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2014/02/11 y ' \ThlY 7fir( a CITY op . ► CAN4D4 NIAGARA FA44S. COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 11 , 2014 Order of Business and Agenda Package NiagaraJalls I) COUNCIL MEETING February 11, 2014 PRAYER: Councillor Kerrio ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. BUDGET Operating Budget The Director of Finance will provide an update on the Operating Budget. Water Billing Update The Director of Finance will provide an update on the change over for water billing. 1. CAO-2014-02 - Family Physician Recruitment Program 2. R&C-2014-02 - Recreation & Culture Rates and Fees Update ,tf xx • PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS 7:00 P.M. Niagara Falls Culture Plan Survey Mayor Diodati will present an iPad, donated by Beatties Basics, to Carol Vadacchino, who participated in the City's Culture Plan Survey. South Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation Jessica Potts, Inspired Communications, will address Council on the business programs offered by the South Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation. - 2 - PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting AM-2013-020, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 4328 Dorchester Road Applicants: Pinewood Homes (Niagara) Ltd. Agent: Al Heywood, Matthews, Cameron, Heywood Surveying Ltd. 5 Unit On Street Townhouse Dwelling Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2014-13 -AND- Correspondence from Gino Tavano Correspondence from Cathy Pascuzzi Correspondence from Shirley Livingston Correspondence from Vincenzo & Concetta Elia x * . x Public Meeting 26T-11-2013-003 & AM-2013-019 Warren Woods Estates Phase 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Application, 7913 Kalar Road Owner: 2124487 Ontario Ltd. (Robert O'Dell) Agent: Upper Canada Consulting (Jennifer Vida) Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2014-12 * * * * * MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Municipal Heritage Committee - requesting that the week of February 17 - 23rd be proclaimed as "Heritage Week 2014". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 2. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee - requesting that Council approve 50 cent student rides for March Break. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. - 3 - 3. Redboss Pyrotechnics - requesting approval for various firework displays at the Great Wolf Lodge. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council, subject to insurance requirements. 4. Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer-requesting a grant equal to the building permit fees associated with tents for their annual event. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 5. Letters to Provincial By-Election Candidates - questions to the candidates. NOTE: Any responses received will be provided in Additions to Council. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council. Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration. RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF RE PORTS 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-2014-06 - Municipal Accounts PBD-2014-14-CB&FIG-2013-004, Commercial Building&Facade Improvement Grant Application extension request. 4238-4240 Bridge Street. Applicant: Angel Lodge Inc. (Amynah Hirani, President) R&C-2014-01 - Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association Agreement TS-2014-06 - Carlton Avenue Parking Review - 4 - TS-2014-10 -Dorchester Road & Morrison Street turn restrictions at Optimist Square MW-2014-07 -Appointment of Engineer Under the Drainage Act Spriet&Associates, St. John's Marsh Drain Project MW-2014-08 - Emergency Repairs - Contract Award, Buttrey Street Sewer Outfall . . . . . BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- law listed for Council consideration. 2014-19 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Limited Parking, Parking Meter Zones) 2014-20 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Through Highways, Stop Signs at Intersections, Speed Limits On Highways - (Part 2- 60km/h)) 2014-21 A by-law to approve the appointment of Spriet Associates as the Drainage Engineer for the St. John's Marsh Drain Project. 2014-22 A by-law to authorize the payment of $7,702,402.11 for General Purposes. 2014-23 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of February, 2014. . . . . . NEW BUSINESS Niagara lls CAO-2014-02 fa February 11, 2014 REPPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Office of the Administrator SUBJECT: CAO-2014-02 Niagara Falls Family Physician Recruitment Program RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that this report be filed for information purposes, and that the proposed Family Physician Recruitment Program budget be referred to 2014 budget deliberations. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since 2000, the City of Niagara Falls has managed a Family Physician Recruitment program in response to the shortage of family physicians in Ontario and, in particular, in Niagara Falls. This has included: • Staff support for recruitment and retention efforts as an added responsibility to the Manager of Strategic & Corporate Initiatives portfolio since 2002, • Funding to assist family physicians with relocation costs, and financial assistance with the costs of furnishings and equipment, with a five-year return of service stipulation, for the establishment of a new practice • Support of medical education and retention efforts Family physicians are independent professionals who have the ability to practice in any location of their choosing. Strong primary health care is a cornerstone of any vibrant growing community, as it attracts new families, business, and new economic development. If a community cannot attract and retain doctors, it will have a difficult time attracting and retaining business (Wier, 2012). BACKGROUND How the Niagara Falls Family Physician Recruitment Program is facilitated City staff serves as the relocation resource for the physician, providing information about City of Niagara Falls practice opportunities, spousal employment, municipal CAO-2014-02 February 11, 2014 incentives, schools, real estate, churches, sporting and cultural opportunities, and any other community or relocation information physician may request. Niagara Falls City staff work in conjunction with the Regional Municipality of Niagara's Physician Recruiter, who is the contact for family physicians interested in working in the Niagara Region, and who refers family physicians to the local communities. The Regional Recruiter is also responsible for reviewing the physician's licensure and eligibility to practice, and coordinates quarterly meetings of the municipal physician recruitment program representatives. Staff also confers with the City's Physician Recruitment Program physician advisor, Dr. David Dec, who provides guidance and assists with Niagara Falls physician familiarization tours. For a number of years, Niagara Falls had a physician recruitment committee that focused primarily on retention activities, as recruitment was minimal due to the Ontario- wide shortage of physicians. For the past four years, with activity and dollars committed almost exclusively to recruitment, the model changed to best utilize limited staff resources. Only one municipality in the Region still has a physician recruitment committee in place — Port Colborne, where the emphasis is on community health promotion. Several communities in the Region had, or have, contract physician recruiters. City Council approves the Family Physician Recruitment program funding each year through the capital budget process. The level of funding has remained fairly consistent over the last several years, although it is difficult to predict physician interest in the community. Gaps in locating new physicians have been as long as three years, but we have also secured three doctors in one year. In some cases we work with a physician for several years in advance of their coming to the City. Therefore, some flexibility is required to accommodate opportunities for new recruits. Medical Education The City of Niagara Falls also participates in medical education in several ways and for several reasons. For seven out of the last ten years we have participated in Rural Medicine Week. Rural Medicine Week is organized by the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) in conjunction with select communities throughout South-Central Ontario. Pre-clerkship medical students are provided with a "snapshot" of what it is like to practice medicine in CAO-2014-02 February 11, 2014 the host community. Through a variety of organized clinical rotations, trainees are briefly exposed to and learn more about several specialties on a one-on-one basis with physicians. In addition, social events are coordinated so that the student becomes aware of the extra-curricular opportunities available in the City. Approximately half of the City's family physicians and many specialists participate in the training as well as some of the organized social events. It is an excellent opportunity for the students, and provides exposure to Niagara Falls. The physician preceptors enjoy the opportunity to teach and are invigorated by the experience. The City also supports and attends events in cooperation with the McMaster University - Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Niagara Campus at Brock University. This includes participation in orientation day activities for new students and organizing meet & greet opportunities to connect local doctors with final year medical residents. Niagara Falls was fortunate to have one of these new doctors join a local practice in 2013. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Our Record In 2001, 34 family physicians served the City of Niagara Falls. At that time, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's Underserviced Area Program (UAP) identified that Niagara Falls was underserviced by 22 family physicians, and noted that a full complement of family physicians for the City would be 56. In 2010, the Ontario government revised the UAP to serve only remote communities, putting an end to the availability of incentive and tuition grants to doctors who agreed to practice in previously designated locations. Niagara Falls Family Physician Patient Data - December 2013 Signatory Enrolled Patient Patients not ^hoof Population Physician Count Count City Population registered with a Unattached local physician NIAGARA FALLS 39 69,327 82,997 13,670 16% *source: Ministry of Health Recent data from the Ministry of Health indicates that, as of December 2013, Niagara Falls had a signatory physician count of 39 (see attached list), servicing a patient total of 69,327. With a total population of 82,997, the City has an estimated 13,670 people without a family physician. The physician count includes doctors at the Community Health Centre (CHC). CAO-2014-02 February 11, 2014 The City has been successful in attracting international medical graduates and expatriate Canadian physicians, as well as those the relocating here due to personal ties to the region. Quality of life, attractive practice opportunities, clinical facilities are also key factors that influence a prospect's decision to practice in the community. Since 2002, we have recruited 11 physicians through the Family Physician Recruitment program. In addition, six other family physicians joined turn-key practices (including the CHC) and no assistance was accessed in those cases. Over the same period, the City has also lost 12 family physicians to retirement, relocation or death, and the City's population has grown. This means that if the City had not been recruiting, we could possibly have 6 fewer doctors today than we had when we started recruiting in 2001. To date, we have been fortunate to achieve a 100% retention rate of physicians recruited through the Program. 1 Physicians Recruited through City of Niagara Falls Physician Recruitment Program Physician Name Year Dr.Xin Chong 2002 Dr.Rosemund Aidoo 2005 Dr. Fiona Halliday 2007 Dr.Sadiqua Karim 2010 Dr. Mohamad AbuShama 2011 Dr.Ghazanfar Ahmed 2011 Dr.Tram Ahmed Dr. David Rosa 1 2011 Dr. Ken Abrahim 2012 Dr. Rosemary Okafor T 2013 Dr.Ben Pang 2013 The Future While ongoing recruitment efforts are netting decent results for the community, there are a number of factors to consider in favour of maintaining a recruitment program. In Niagara Falls, our physician complement is relatively older, with 30% of our family physicians over the age of 60, and 15% of total physicians over 70 years of age. This may result in several thousand Niagara Falls residents losing their family physician in the near term. CAO-2014-02 February 11, 2014 Succession planning is an issue for retirement age physicians. It is often the case that little lead time to recruit a replacement for a retiring physician is given, when it can often take months or even years to locate a replacement. Closing the doors on a practice without a succession plan in place has a huge impact on the community. Older retiring physician tend to have much larger independent practices than those desired by today's young professionals and it often requires two recruited physicians to assume the patient volume. However, most retiring doctor's practices aren't that appealing to new recruits who prefer Ontario's newer more collaborative primary care models. In general, physician working patterns continue to change. With the tendency to place greater emphasis on personal/family commitments, younger physicians working less than the previous generation, and those physicians opting for non-traditional smaller practices, the situation will only worsen. Couple the aforementioned with an aging population, rising rates of chronic disease and other health trends, the need is evident for sustaining a concerted recruitment program to respond to the health care needs of Niagara Falls residents. There is also the issue of choice. Residents should have the option to choose a doctor who they feel comfortable will give them the best primary health care, rather than be forced to go to the one doctor in the City who is currently taking patients. Healthy competition means raising the bar. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Under the Council's 2011 — 2014 Healthy and Safe Community strategic priority, the City's commitment is to advocate for and facilitate improved health care delivery in Niagara Falls by attracting new primary care physicians to serve our residents. FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPLICATIONS The Incentive Program Several municipalities across Niagara have established recruitment incentive programs. Financial incentives range from a $5,000 allowance for moving expenses to $70,000 packages that includes cash bonuses. The City of Niagara Falls currently offers an incentive of $30,000, plus moving expenses up to $5,000. The incentive is offered through an agreement (attached) authorized by City Council for a return of service. The agreement states that a physician must establish a full-time medical practice in the City of Niagara Falls for a period of at least CAO-2014-02 February 11, 2014 five years to receive the incentive, and that all furnishings and equipment, received through the program remain the property of the City of Niagara Falls. Furnishings include items such as waiting room chairs and furniture, and office desks and chairs. Equipment includes items such as exam room tables and medical equipment, computer and telephone technology, and medical supplies. Purchase of furnishings and equipment may be done by the City for the physician or by the physician directly, who provides receipts for reimbursement. This may result in issuance of several smaller cheques to accommodate the physician's cash flow. Return on Investment The most obvious return on investment is the provision of City of Niagara Falls residents with primary health care and access to continuity of care. In addition to the health care services they provide, family physicians are significant generators of economic activity contributing to the fiscal viability of the communities they serve as highly educated consumers, and employers. A recent case study conducted in Windsor/Essex that examined the contributions of physician recruitment to economic development, estimated that for every dollar spent on physician recruitment in the region, $198.54 was generated in the regional economy — a significant return on investment (A. Lauzon and C. McCordic). The American Academy of Family Physician's Robert Graham Centre (2007) estimated the impact of one family physician on the community was $904,696 on average. If we apply that figure to physicians recruited through the Niagara Falls program since 2002, this would amount to a $9,951,656 impact on the economy. 2014 Budget Request Dr. Karl Stobbe, the Regional Assistant Dean for the Niagara Campus, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University is currently working on a plan to help address the implications of the aging demographics of Niagara family physicians, and provide guidance to municipalities in planning for the impact of this trend. For 2014, a budget of $40,000 is recommended to accommodate the recruitment of one family physician, and to support education/retention activities. Should funds remain at the end of the year, it is requested that they be transferred to a reserve account in preparation for future recruitment needs. CAO-2014-02 February 11, 2014 Conclusion Given the ongoing family physician supply issues, the physician to patient ratios in the community, and the age profile of current practicing family physicians, it is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls Family Physician Recruitment Program be continued. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Sample Physician Agreement Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Submitted by: Dale Morton, Manager of Strategic and Corporate Initiatives THIS AGREEMENT entered into on the XXst day of MONTH 201X. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, a municipal corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario (hereinafter called the "City") OF THE FIRST PART; - and - PHYSICIAN NAME (hereinafter called the "Physician") OF THE SECOND PART. WHEREAS the City is a city in the Regional Municipality of Niagara operating pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 (Ontario), and the regulations thereunder; AND WHEREAS the City wishes to provide incentives to physicians demonstrating a commitment to practicing medicine in the City of Niagara Falls; AND WHEREAS the Physician wishes to make a commitment to practicing medicine in the City; AND WHEREAS THE PARTIES WISH TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT SETTING OUT THE TERMS OF THEIR ARRANGEMENT, as follows: DESCRIPTION OF INCENTIVES 1. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, the City agrees to provide certain incentives to the licenced Physician in anticipation of the Physician establishing a full time family medical practice in the City of Niagara Falls, and in no event later than MONTH DAY, 201X. 2. For the purposes of this Agreement, the incentives ("Incentives") shall include the following: (a) the cost of reasonable expenses related to practicing in and relocating to Ontario, up to a maximum value of AMOUNT dollars in Canadian funds ($AMOUNT.00) (b) office and examination room(s) furnishings to be located at ADDRESS, Niagara Falls, Ontario, up to a value of AMOUNT Dollars ($AMOUNT.00). REPAYMENT OF INCENTIVES 3. The Incentives listed in subsection 2(b) above shall be left in the office and examination rooms on the Physician's departure from the practice in the City of Niagara Falls and the Incentives listed in subsection 2 (a) above shall be repaid by the Physician to City on the following terms: (1) If the Physician engages in the practice of medicine in the City by MONTH DAY, 201x, and continues to do so for a period of at least five (5) years following the commencement of such practice, the Physician shall not be required to repay any of the Incentives contemplated by this Agreement. (2) If, however, the Physician does not maintain or regularly or actively engage in the practice of medicine in the City by MONTH DAY,201X, and for the duration of the times set out in subsection 3(1) above, the Physician shall be required to repay the Incentives set out in subsection 2 (a) above on a prorated basis, forthwith upon demand for such repayment being made, in writing, by the City. (2) Any amounts that may be required to be repaid by the Physician to the City under subsection 3(2) above, shall accrue interest as of the date that the funds were advanced, compounded annually at 3.5% per annum, and shall be due and payable upon the date that a written demand for repayment of the amounts set out in subsection 3(1) above is made by the City. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3, in the event the Physician elects to continue practice at another location in the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, the Physician may transfer the furnishings described in this Agreement to that location, provided always that the Physician must practice medicine in the City of Niagara Falls for a period of at least five (5) years following commencement of practicing medicine and provided always that the furnishings shall forever remain the property of the City of Niagara Falls. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CEASE PRACTICING IN THE CITY L The Physician agrees to provide the City with no less than three (3) months working notice of his intention to cease carrying on the practice of medicine in the City. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the Notice Provisions of this Agreement. SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR INCENTIVES 5. The monies required to fund the Incentives shall be provided 100%from the City, and shall be paid by the City to the Physician at such times as are required by this Agreement. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PHYSICIAN 6. The Physician hereby acknowledges that the City is relying on the following representations and warranties that he has made in connection with this Agreement and which representations and warranties form the basis for the City entering into such an Agreement with the Physician: (1) The Physician is a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. (2) The Physician has not accepted any other Incentives of a similar nature to those referenced by or set out in this Agreement, from any other party, and has not committed himself to practice medicine on a full time basis in any area outside of the City. NOTICE 7. All notices, requests, demands or other communication required or permitted by the terms of this Agreement to be given by one party to another, shall be given in writing, by personal delivery or by registered mail, with all postage being prepaid, such notice being addressed or delivered to the other party as follows: (1) to the City at: The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Attention: Niagara Falls Health Professional Recruitment and Retention Task Force 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 (2) to the Physician at: Dr. PHYSICIAN NAME PHYSICIAN ADDRESS Niagara Falls ON POSTAL CODE or at such other address as may be given by either of them to the other in writing from time to time and such notices, requests, demands or other communications shall be deemed to have been received when delivered, or, if mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after 12:01 a.m. on the day following the day of the mailing, except that in the event of an interruption in regular mail by strike or other irregularity, any notice, request, demand or other communication sent by regular mail shall be deemed to have been received forty-eight (48) hours after 12:01 a.m. on the day following the resumption of normal mail service. GENERAL 8. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Canada to the extent that they apply and by the laws of the Province of Ontario, and the parties hereby submit themselves to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario. 9. This Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to all of the matters herein, and this Agreement shall not be amended except by a memorandum in writing, consented to and signed by all of the parties and any attempt to amend this Agreement by a party without the consent of the other shall be null and void and without binding effect on the other. 10. No party may assign this Agreement or any part hereof without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, which consent may be arbitrarily withheld. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties to this Agreement and on their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns. 11. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not intended to create a partnership, agency or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and each specifically disclaims any such relationship with the other. 12. If any provision of this Agreement is declared illegal or unenforceable by a competent authority, it shall be considered separate and severable from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in force and shall be binding upon the parties. 13. Attached to this Agreement and marked as Schedule "A" is a copy of the Certificate of Registration issued by The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to Dr. PHYSICIAN NAME dated MONTH DAY, 201X, bearing College Register Number XXXXX. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement this XXst day of MONTH, 201X. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) in the presence of ) ) THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Per: James M. Diodati, Mayor Dean lorfida, City Clerk Witness ) PHYSICIAN NAME, MD /' R&C-2014-02 Niagara/alls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2014-02 Recreation & Culture Rates & Fees Update RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the 2014 Recreation & Culture Department rates and fees effective March 1, 2014. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The fees charged for the use of recreation facilities provide offsetting revenue for the tax payer subsidized cost of operating community facilities. The annual operating costs of recreation facilities (i.e.,arenas) generally increase each year as result of the increased costs of utilities, maintenance, as well as annual adjustments to wages. Staff recommends a 3% increase for spring and summer ice rates. As part of the annual process of reviewing the rates and fees, staff completed a review of existing rates in neighbouring municipalities. The draft rates have been emailed to facility user groups and the Recreation Committee. The Coronation Centre Advisory Committee approves the $1.00 increase to the Centre membership rate. The membership rate is reviewed every five years. Following the last review, the membership approved $1.00 increase per year. BACKGROUND Rates and fees have been established based on the user, i.e., adult groups, youth groups, and non-residents. In addition, rates have also been further segmented based on an understanding of demand into prime and non-prime rates. Proposed 2014 Rates and Fees (tax included) Coronation Centre Rates 2013 rate 2014 rate Membership Rate -resident $26.00 $27.00 Membership Rate - non-resident $31.00 $32.00 Program drop-in rate $0.55 $0.80 February 11, 2014 2 _ R&C-2014-02 Summer Swim Lessons 30 min. Swim Lesson $35.00 $38.00 45 min. Swim Lesson $38.00 $40.00 60 min. Swim Lesson $41.00 $43.00 Spring/Summer Ice & Floor Rates (May 1 , 2014 - September 1, 2014) All Users Prime Time $213.40 $219.85 All Users Non-Prime Time $141.25 $145.00 Tenant Prime Time $174.60 $179.85 Tenant Non-Prime Time $116.40 $119.00 Youth Tournament (non-tenant) $163.85 $168.75 Education Rate (elementary school) $56.50 $58.20 Last Minute Summer Ice $169.50 $174.59 Adult Floor Rental $71.35 $73.50 Youth Floor Rental $67.95 $70.00 Non-Resident Floor Rate $85.60 $88.16 Refer to Attachment #1 for the breakdown of the Gale Centre Spring/Summer Ice and Floor Rates. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE To remain competitive staff contacted Niagara Region municipalities and/or organizations to compare spring/summer ice rates and summer swim lesson fees. The proposed Niagara Falls rates are competitively priced. To offset a portion of the facility operating costs, staff recommend nominal increase to the department's user fees. 2014 Spring /Summer Niagara Region ice rates before tax. Municipality All Users All Users Daytime Tenant Tenant Prime Non- Prime Non-Prime Prime Niagara Falls $194.56 $128.76 NA $159.16 $106.11 St. Catharines Adults NA NA NA NA (all rates $198.88 subject to Youth $10.00 $167.24 surcharge) Port Colborne Adult Adult NA Minor/Youth Minor Youth $174.83 $124.24 $115.54 $71.00 February 11, 2014 -3 - R&C-2014-02 2014 Summer Swim Lessons Niagara Region Municipality Pre-school Swimmer 1- 6 Rookie/Ranger (30 minutes) (45 minutes) (60 minutes) Niagara Falls $38.00 $40.00 $43.00 Boys & Girls Club $46.00 $50.00 $56.00 Brock University $48.00 $53.00 $70.00 Lincoln $36.00 $36.00 $46.00 Pelham $58.40 $63.72 $69.00 Welland $35.00 $35-37.00 $42.00 St. Catharines $44.00 $45.00 $49.50 Thorold $45.00 $45.00-50.00 $60.00 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The rates and fees charged for the use of recreational facilities and services provided in this report have been developed with consideration of both, users of these services and the property owner. In general, the rates charged users for ice rates, floor space and the membership fees at the Coronation Centre do not generate adequate revenue to cover the full cost of operations of these facilities, and as a result the residual costs are offset by other revenue streams including the property tax levy. Thus these reasonable rate increases are required to minimize impacts on the levy. The program/tournament coordinators request their ice rates and ice allocation be confirmed prior to July to allow them to promote and plan for their tournaments and programs. In order to accommodate the ice user requests, the rates need to be confirmed in advance of the annual corporate July 1, 2014 rates and fees report. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The Financial Strategic Priority, to ensure resources are focussed on core programs and services by maximizing user fees and enhancing revenues at the City facilities. ATTACHMENT Gale Centre Spring/Summer 2014 ' Ice & Floor Rates Prepared by: `i ///7i'{'ux_ /( 77((0(, Kathy Moldenhauer Director offR �Recreation & Culture Respectfully submitted: I `` �'' ' g Ken Todd Chief Administrative Officer Nialgarat/flails SCHEDULE#1 GALE CENTRE HOURLY ICE RENTALS Summer Ice Rates are applicable from May 1, 2014 through September 1, 2014 (Labour day) Fee HST , TOTAL All Users Prime Time $194.56 $25.29 $219.85 All Users Non-Prime Time $128.76 $16.74 $145.50 Tenant Prime Time $159.16 $20.69 $179.85 Tenant Non-Prime Time $106.11 $13.79 $119.90 Youth Tournament(non tenant) Prime $149.34 $19.41 $168.75 Time Education Rate (all schools) $51.50 $6.70 $58.20 Last Minute Summer $154.50 $20.09 $174.59 Prime Hours Non-Prime Hours Monday-Friday: 5pm-12 midnight Monday-Friday: 7am-5pm Saturday-Sunday: 7am-close *Statutory holidays are charged at the Prime rates. Gale Centre Floor Rentals (incl. HST) Commercial Groups per day per hr Commercial Group (Weekday) $2,926.31 N/A Commercial Group (Weekend) $3,420.23 N/A Community Groups per day per hr Not for Profit Community Group (Ice In) $2,781.26 N/A Not for Profit Community Group (Ice Out) $1,468.55 N/A Hourly Floor Rentals per day per hr Adult N/A $ 73.50 Youth N/A $ 70.00 Non-Resident N/A $ 88.16 S:Arenas/Rate Schedules/2014/SCHEDULE 1 2014 Spring&Summer Dean Iorfida From: Kathy Moldenhauer Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 4:30 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Dale Morton Subject: February 11th Council meeting Hi Dean City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan community survey responses were entered into a draw to win a new iPad 4 donated by Beatties Basics. Recreation & Culture staff request a deputation at the February 11`"Council meeting to present the ipad to City of Niagara Falls resident Carol Vadacchino. The presentation should only take a few minutes. Thank you Kathy Moldenhauer Director of Recreation &Culture Department City of Niagara Falls 905-356-7521 ext 3348 1 Dean Iorfida From: Jessica Potts <jessica @inspiredcommunications.ca> Sent Saturday, January 04, 2014 1:50 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Re: Presenting to Council Hi Dean & Happy New Year, I'll be representing the South Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation and speaking about their programs for business (lending and such). If February 11th works, then I'll take it! Let me know if there's a form or more formal info that you need. Thanks again, Jess Jessica Potts Inspired Communications Brand Communications Keynote Speaking First Impression Optimization Corporate Image Consulting jessica;dinspiredcommunications.ca www.in Spircdcommunications.ca 289.968.4179 facilitating your awesomeness and inspiring your Best. Day. Ever. On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Dean Iorfida <diortidi dnia afalls.ca> wrote: Hey Jess: Our Council meetings in February are Feb. 11th and 25th (our meetings are on Tuesdays now). What will you be speaking about? Happy holidays 1 r r D Z Z 2 0 3 D m m 73 co PBD-2014-13 Niagarajl'alls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-13 AM-2013-020, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 4328 Dorchester Road Applicant: Pinewood Homes (Niagara) Ltd. Agent: Al Heywood, Matthews, Cameron, Heywood Surveying Ltd. 5 Unit On-Street Townhouse Dwelling RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the land Residential Mixed (R3) with site specific regulations to permit the proposed development, subject to deeming the Freeman Street frontage of the property as the front lot line, requiring a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres, and requiring a wood fence along the east and north lot lines of the property. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pinewood Homes (Niagara) Ltd. has applied to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200 for the lands known as 4328 Dorchester Road. A Residential Mixed (R3) zone with site specific regulations is requested to permit the development of a 5 unit on-street townhouse project. Staff recommend the amendment subject to a number of additional regulations for the following reasons: • the proposal conforms with the Official Plan's policies regarding the location of medium density housing and represents an acceptable form of infill development; • the height and setbacks of the proposal are compatible with the surrounding housing in the neighbourhood; and • the surrounding streets are capable of accommodating the traffic generated by this proposal. BACKGROUND Proposal A Zoning By-law amendment is requested for a 1841 square metre (0.45 acre) parcel of land known as 4328 Dorchester Road, as shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to permit the development of 5 on-street dwelling units. Schedule 2 shows details of the project. The land is currently zoned Residential Single Family 1C Density (R1C), in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, which only permits single detached dwellings. The zoning of the land is requested to be changed to the Residential Mixed (R3) zone, with site specific interior side yard width and lot coverage requirements, and to permit required parking spaces to be provided in tandem. The R3 zone permits on-street townhouse dwellings. February 11, 2014 -2 - PBD-2014-13 Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The subject land is located at the signalized intersection of an arterial and local road. It is occupied by a single detached dwelling which is proposed to be demolished. Several mature trees exist on the land. The land is surrounded primarily by single detached dwellings. A place of worship is located to the south, on the west side of Dorchester Road. Circulation Comments Information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law 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. The proposed townhouse development will more efficiently use the land and will provide housing choice for the neighbourhood. • Municipal Works, Parks Design No objections to the rezoning. A site servicing/grading plan will be required to ensure abutting lands are not adversely impacted by drainage. A 1.8 metre high wood fence should also be provided between the subject land and abutting single detached dwellings. • Transportation Services No objections to the rezoning. The intersection of Dorchester Road and Freeman Street is operating at an acceptable level of service and the modest traffic generated by this development is not expected to reduce the level of service. Staff is not aware of any collision problems that have been cited. The proposed driveways for the development have adequate separation from the intersection. - A 7 metre by 7 metre daylight triangle will be required at the corner of Dorchester Road and Freeman Street if the land is subject to future lot creation. • Fire Services, Legal Services, Niagara Falls Transit - No objections to the rezoning. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on January 7, 2014. No neighbours attended the open house to hear about the proposal or to ask questions. Four letters of objection have been submitted by surrounding residents and are included in tonight's agenda. Three of the letters express concerns about potential traffic impacts and traffic safety issues surrounding the Dorchester Road/Freeman Street intersection. The fourth letter expresses concerns about the form of development in relation to the surrounding development and suggests the development be reduced to four (4) units. February 11, 2014 - 3 - PBD-2014-13 ANALYSIS 1. Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan The subject lands are located in the built-up area of the City. By the year 2015, Provincial policies require 40% of all residential development in the City to occur through intensification within the built-up area. The proposed infill development is an example of the form of land use intensification required in the built-up area. 2. Official Plan The subject land is designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. Residential land is primarily intended to be developed for housing. The land can be considered for medium density housing up to 50 units per hectare because it is located adjacent to an arterial road. The proposed on-street townhouses are a form of medium density housing. The City's Growth Management Policies (OPA No. 94) permits on-street townhouse dwellings, up to a density of 40 units per hectare, on an infill basis on Residentially designated lands. OPA No. 94 was adopted by Council and was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on January 28, 2014. As this application was submitted prior to this date it is to be reviewed under the policies originally in force, however the application has also been reviewed to determine compliance with Council's current intent under OPA No. 94. The project conforms with both the City's Official Plan and Growth Management Policies as follows: The density of the project at 27 units per hectare is below the maximum density permitted for the site and is only modestly above the maximum density expected for single detached housing. On-street townhousing is an acceptable form of infill development. The proposed low-rise, bungalow style on-street townhouse dwellings (See Schedule 3- Floor Plan) would be compatible with the existing housing in the neighbourhood. To be in keeping with the established built form, the applicant has provided a set back at the same distance from the street as the existing dwelling to the east. - The adjacent roads are capable of accommodating the traffic expected to be generated by the proposal. The subject property is located adjacent to the signalized intersection of Dorchester Road and Freeman Street, providing convenient access to the City's arterial road system. - The additional units on this property are transit supportive under Smart Growth Principles. 3. Zoning By-law The Residential Single Family 1C Density (R1 C) zoning of the land, which only permits single detached dwellings, is requested to be changed to the Residential Mixed (R3) zone which permits on-street townhouse dwellings. The applicant has also requested February 11, 2014 -4 - PBD-2014-13 the following modifications to the standard R3 regulations to facilitate the project: Required Proposed Minimum Interior Side Yard Width 3 metres 1.2 metres Minimum Lot Coverage 40% 45% Parking requirements 1.4 spaces/unit 1.4 spaces/unit in tandem (one in an attached garage) The requested modifications are minor, reasonable and supportable. The reduction to the interior side yard width is the same standard required for detached dwellings in the R1C Zone and is a compatible standard within the neighbourhood. As the project meets all other property setbacks and minimum landscaped open space, the minor increase in lot coverage should not be noticeable. Two tandem parking spaces are proposed per unit (1 in the garage and 1 in the driveway). This is acceptable and typical of dwelling units with driveways directly accessible from streets. The proposed dwellings provide a front yard depth along Freeman Street of 7.5 metres. This respects the front yard depth of the abutting dwelling to the east. Although not requested in the application, staff recommend the amending by-law include a minimum front yard depth requirement of 7.5 metres rather than the standard 6 metres. Although the units will front onto Freeman Street, by definition, By-law No. 79-200 establishes the Dorchester Road frontage of the property as the front lot line because it is the narrowest. To avoid any confusion and to reflect the orientation of the project, it is recommended the amending by-law deem the Freeman Street frontage of the property to be the front lot line. Parks Design staff recommend the requirement of a 1.8 metre high wood fence along the rear and interior side lot lines (east and north)to maintain the privacy of the existing single detached dwellings on the adjacent lots. To ensure the sight lines of vehicles exiting the driveways of adjacent single detached lots are not affected, no fencing would be required where the lot lines abut the front yards of the adjacent dwellings. Appropriate fencing will be required in the implementing zoning by-law. 4. Site Servicing and Grading Municipal Works has requested a site servicing and grading plan be submitted at the Building Permit stage to ensure adjacent properties are not adversely impacted by overland drainage. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal is supported by the Well Planned City strategic priority in that it provides for infill development that occurs in an orderly and efficient manner to take advantage of existing infrastructure. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 - Location Map Schedule 2 - Site Plan Schedule 3- Floor Plan February 11, 2014 -5 - PBD-2014-13 Recommended by: 7��!c ", ✓ Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Bryce bl Attach. S\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-13,AM-2013-020, 4328 Dorchester Road.wpd February 11, 2014 -6 - PBD-2014-13 SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land 1, 1176 C Z It 1 z J t n z r FREcr.'AN 5 December 2013 Amending the Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Location: 4328 Dorchester Road Applicant: Pinewood Hones (Niagara) Ltd. AM-2013-020 February 11, 2014 -7 - PBD-2014-13 SCHEDULE 2 I i 1 its .,♦ — �1 • j ♦. I :..ac: .„ _ — _ —_; . �, J _ 9 9ua _ _ ' — I a• I i I1 i 9 :, t �1` 4' i a � , ' w =f y.. L i ,, . ♦ + 1 ` �f ! Th. ♦ 4 +:, • H • NI February 11, 2014 -8 - PBD-2014-13 SCHEDULE 3 PROPOSED FREEHOLD BUNGALOW TOWNHOMES DORCHESTER ROAD & FREEMAN STREET NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO s a a –I-n s j — � •--✓ J Y F 3.J ...-... m s \' f-- w — ,_—_, 3 o C — J -t`. r�-�J - •-.--- 'w a O e. P w 8 —Jr..r� Z A .�T. o id o A < \ YY 11 1 : / S 1 P y . .. __.� . .. . ♦I _NJ 0 < S Z_ :�n� S e I i+ 5. 1 N _� 4. 1 I- 0. 1 1 O MAIN FLOOR PLAN ah, Planning scdm.a I Fae; lrlJl_ Gino Tavano 4396 Queensway Grdns. 905-357-0108 Dec.31 ,2013 Director of Planning,Building& Development , Niagara Falls I oppose the Zoning Amendment of application#AM-2013-020 . That property is now Zoned Residential Single Family and should not be changed.The 5 Townhouse Units will not be in character of the existing neighbourhood. This City's Development Department has a terrible habit and vision of allowing congestion in an already stressed area of this City. More traffic in an established neighbourhood is not sound development or make any sense,since the properties are now Zoned Single Residential. The Development Department should reassess how it decides and also how it is influenced on Rezoning existing properties,and areas of this City.The corners of Dorchester Road and Thorold St/Morrison are already a nightmare. When will this City open their eyes to the major problem of no bridge over the Railroad tracks.The Development Department has to put their priorities on"fixing"poor planning,such as no proper entrance to the new Arena and how their decisions create poor traffic flow in this city.(your answer to all your poor decisions seems to be, install more traffic lights.....). Gino Tavano r r ... . JAN 0 6 AN i—_a;NS:,,Nr. Planning Scanned I Flie: 7 O r1 1 9 January 5th 2013 JJ Dear Director of Planning, Building and Development, This letter is in regards to the zoning by-law amendment application (File: AM-2013-020), located on the corner of Dorchester Road and Freeman Street,Niagara Falls. My late husband, Frank Pascunni, and I purchased our home on Freeman Street twenty-six years ago. We fell in love with this unique area because it feels as if we are in the country, while still having the convenience of being in the city. The properties in this area are beautiful and it has been a great subdivision to raise our children and now my grandchildren. The corner in question (Dorchester Road and Freeman Street) has seen numerous traffic accidents over the years and some of them have been fatal. In recent years there has been an increase in traffic and congestion on Freeman and Dorchester. I believe rezoning this area would jeopardize people's safety, especially the safety of the children going to and from school. Often times the school buses will use Freeman Street as a route to get to Dorchester road. 1 feel that rezoning this area will bring in more traffic and more accidents. Public safety is top priority and that is why I would like you to please reconsider rezoning our area. As a Registered Nurse for over thirty years at the GNGH, I have taken great pride in my profession and I have also great pride in my city and neighbourhood. Sincerely, Cathy Pascuur.i. (-742-;17 6785 Freeman St. Niagara Falls, Ontario P Ec .E JAN 0 6 zuiy P ANNINC g & DE EI_COi'f� IN r 9 t -:328 DGrc es-4'ar' VCCc (13 tssn-te..'4 , RaI1 )4o. 02735 -o&a --uo3-es e. Zo. . ,, 1 134 Ian A.,-,e.mcirrtcn4- AppI ;Qa �;o„ - C , iy r; lc : GSM 2o13 0zc in Woad HOrr a ( i40arca.) L--a. 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I have reviewed the plans for the proposed redevelopment for this parcel of land and am quite concerned. The potential rezoning of the property is not at all in accordance to the existing homes in the area. All the surrounding homes are bungalow/raised bungalow style homes while the proposed development consists of five `simulated' 2 story townhouse style units. All existing properties in this neighbourhood have large open lots with adequate clearance on each side of the lot. However, the proposed redevelopment has only a 4' clearance on the East side, far too minimal and not in harmony to the surrounding homes. I am very troubled about the scale of the building; the footprint is more than 3 times the size of the current building, with `simulated' two floors makes this 6 times larger than the existing building!! It is far too big for this site and should be scaled back to no larger than 4 units. The proposed buildings will occupy greater than 60% of the lot space, while all surrounding home occupy 30% to 40%; again not typical of the existing and surrounding homes. I have met with and spoken to many residents in the immediate area, all of whom remain opposed to the planned development. Redevelopment is fine. However, we are not in favour of this type of redevelopment. We desire that you keep the zoning in accordance to low density residential. This proposed rezoning plainly shows that the current projected development is not achieving the high quality and sustainable development which our neighbourhood and city deserve. The project, as currently proposed,seems out of proportion to the lot and is not consistent with existing area homes. I strongly urge that this plan is reject. Sincerely, i Vincenzo & Concetta Elia PBD-2014-12 Niagararalls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-12 26T-11-2013-003 & AM-2013-019 Warren Woods Estates Phase 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 7913 Kalar Road Owner: 2124487 Ontario Ltd. (Robert O'Dell - Managing Partner) Agent: Upper Canada Consulting (Jennifer Vida) RECOMMENDATION 1. That the Warren Woods Estates Phase 3 Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix A. 2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged. 3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council. 4. That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved as detailed in this report. 5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the subdivision when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2124487 Ontario Ltd. has applied to subdivide the lands known as 7913 Kalar Road into 225 lots for single detached dwellings, four blocks for on-street townhouse dwellings (20 units), one block for a future apartment building (50 units) and a block for a walkway. The developer has also applied to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to provide the necessary regulations to guide the construction of dwellings on the lots and blocks. Planning staff recommends the applications, for the following reasons: • the proposal complies with Provincial and Regional policies with respect to achieving minimum density targets in the designated Greenfield Area; February 11, 2014 - 2 - PBD-2014-12 • the proposal complies with the Garner South Secondary Plan with respect to residential densities and housing mix; • the proposed zoning regulations will facilitate compact form while maintaining an appropriate level of functionality for residential use; • rezoning the land containing the rechanneled Warren Creek and existing stormwater management pond to an Environmental Protection Area zone will recognnize and protect these features; • rezoning the abutting lands to the north of the subdivision to Development Holding will prevent the introduction of incompatible uses; and • the provision of a temporary connection between Streets F and G and between Street E and Butternut Boulevard will ensure proper emergency access. The conditions of draft plan approval,which address sevicing, parkland dedication,fencing, utility installation, and all other matters related to the development of the subdivision, are listed in Appendix A. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has applied to subdivide 13.173 hectares (32.55 acres) of land, known as 7913 Kalar Road (see Schedule 1). The plan proposes 225 lots for single detached dwellings, four blocks for on-street townhouse dwellings (20 units), one block for a future apartment building (50 units) and a block for a walkway. Schedule 2 shows the design of the proposed plan of subdivision. The applicant has also applied to amend the zoning of the subject lands to provide the necessary regulations to guide the development and uses of the lands. The subject lands are currently zoned Light Industrial (LI) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The applicant proposes to rezone Lots 1 to 224 and Blocks 225 to 228 as Residential mixed (R3) with site-specific provisions. Block 229 is to be rezoned to Residential Apartment Density 5A (R5A) with site-specific provisions and Block 230 is to be zoned Open Space (OS) with site-specific provisions. As part of the application, the City is proposing to change the zoning of the City-owned lands containing Warren Creek and a stormwater management pond to Environmental Protection Area (EPA). The City is also proposing to rezone a portion of the abutting Hyrdo Corridor and additional lands owned by the applicant from LI to Development Holding (DH) to better reflect their intended use and eliminate potential land use conflicts. The developer has been advised of this. Surrounding Land Uses The subject lands are currently used for agriculture. The rechanneled portion of Warren Creek bisects the subject lands in the centre of the proposed subdivision. There is also an exsiting stormwater management pond adjacent to the rechanneled Warren Creek. February 11, 2014 - 3 - PBD-2014-12 To the north are additional lands owned by the developer (to be developed in a future phase), a Hydro Corridor owned by the Province of Ontario (Hydro One Networks Inc.) and a residential subdivision (Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2), which is under construction. To the south is a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW). To the east is farmland. Circulation Comments • Regional Municipality of Niagara (the Region) No objections. The Region provided several conditions to address standard development requirements. These conditions have been incorporated into Appendix A. • Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) No objections. The NPCA advises that it does not support the construction of any trail system within required buffers of Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW). The walkway (Block 230) is not within any buffer lands and the rechanneled portion of Warren Creek is not considered a PSW. The NPCA provided several conditions to address their interests, including the road crossing of the rechanneled Warren Creek. • Fire Services Fire Services has concerns with the proposed street pattern at the north end of the subdivision, specifically the lack of connections between Streets E, F, and G as well as Butternut Boulevard. The Developer has advsied that Butternut Boulevard will be extended north over the rechanneled portion of Warren Creek and Hydro Corridor to connect with the existing portion of Butternut Boulevard as part of construction of this subdivision. A condition has been included in Appendix A requiring the developer to provide temporary streets to connect Streets F and G and to connect Street E with Butternut Boulevard. The temporary streets would revert to lots in a future phase of the subdivision. The developer is agreeable to this condition. Additional conditions have been included in Appendix A to address standard Fire Services requirements such as sufficient water supply and road widths. • Hydro One No objections. Hydro One provided several conditions pertaining to development in proximity to their Corridor as well as crossing over it with roads and servicing infrastructure. • Municipal Works, Transportation Services, Parks Design, Enbridge Gas, Bell Canada, and Canada Post No objections. Requested conditions included in Appendix A. February 11, 2014 -4- PBD-2014-12 Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on January 8, 2014. No one from the public attended. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE 1 . Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan The applications are consistent with the Growth Plan and Provincial Policy Statements as follows: • the applications involve development of land within the urban boundary and a Greenfield area; • the proposed subdivision is calculated to achieve 59 people per hectare which exceeds the Growth Plan target of 50 people/jobs per hectare for Greenfield development; • the proposed subdvision contributes to the City's short term and long term supply of building lots; and • the proposed development maintains appropriate setbacks from the rechanneled Warren Creek. Therefore, Planning staff considers the applications to be consistent with the Provincial Growth Plan and Provincial Policy Statements. 2. Garner South Secondary Plan The subject lands are located within the Garner South Secondary Plan area. The Plan provides details on how land is to be developed. The Plan is part of the City's Official Plan. The lands are designated Low Density Residential, in part, Medium Density Residential, in part, and Environmental Protection Area, in part. The applications conform to the Secondary Plan as follows: • the subdivision has an overall density of 22 units per hectare (the low density portion is 19 units per hectare which is above the 16 units per hectare requirement for low density residential - the medium density portion is 51 units per hectare, which is above the 50 units per hectare requirement for medium density residential); • the subdivision provides a variety of lot sizes, which contributes to the variety of housing options in the City; • the subdivision will contribute to a future trail and open space system by providing a connection to the rechanneled Warren Creek; and • the subdivision provides streets that can connect with the streets in Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2 to the north and will facilitate connections with future subdivisions. February 11, 2014 - 5 - PBD-2014-12 Therefore, Planning staff consider the applications to conform with the Secondary Plan. 3. Zoning By-law Amendment The subject lands are currently zoned LI in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79- 200. The zoning of Lots 1 to 224 and Blocks 225 to228 is requested to be changed to the R3 zone with several site-specific provisions. The changes are summarized in the following table: Zone Existing Regulation Proposed Proposed Regulation Regulation Regulation (Singles) (Towns) Min. Lot Area 370 sq. m. (singles) 250 sq. m. 165 sq. m. 200 sq. m. (towns) Min. Lot 12 m. (singles - int. 9 m. (int. lot) 6 m. Frontage lot) 11 m. (corner lot) 15 m. (singles - corner lot) 6.5 m. (towns) Min. Front Yard 6 m. 3.5 m. (to dwelling) 3.5 m. (to 6 m. (to garage) dwelling) 2 m. (to porch) 6 m. (to garage) 2 m. (to porch) Min. Rear Yard 7.5 m. 7 m. 7 m. Min. Interior Side 1.2 m. (singles) 1.2 m. (one side) 1.5 m. Yard 3 m. (towns) 0.6 m. (other side) Min. Exterior 4.5 m. 2.4 m. (to dwelling) 2.4 m. (to Side Yard 1 m. (to porch) dwelling) 1 m. (to porch) Max. Height 10 m. 12.5 m. 12.5 m. Max. Lot 40% (singles) None (controlled by None (controlled Coverage 30% (towns) setbacks) by setbacks) Min. 30% 25% 25% Landscaped Open Space Min. Parking 1 (singles) No change 1 space per unit 1.4 per unit (towns) Max. Driveway 50% or 8 m. 60% of lot frontage 60% of lot Width (whichever is lesser) frontage February 11, 2014 -6 - PBD-2014-12 The requested amendments can be supported for the following reasons: • the regulations for single detached dwellings will facilitate compact form and provide a variety of housing options; • a lot coverage regulation for the single detached and townhouse dwellings is unnecessary because the development of the compact lots and blocks will be adequately addressed by building setbacks; • 2 storey dwellings with steeply pitched roofs are acceptable; and • the building setbacks maintian adequate separation distances between dwellings and the street. The applicant is requesting Block 229 to be rezoned from LI to R5A with a site-specific provision for a maximum lot area of 192 square metres per dwelling unit to permit an apartment building with a minimum of 50 dwelling units. Note that the minimum lot area will have to be changed to avoid a conflict. A minimum lot area of 133 sqaure metres per unit should be used which would allow a maximum density of 75 units per hectare. This is consistent with the maximum density permitted under the Garner South Secondary Plan and will ensure that Block 229 is developed as intensely as required by the Secondary Plan. The applicant is also requesting Block 230 to be rezoned to OS with site-specific provisions for a minimum lot area of 620 square metres, a minimum lot frontage of 8 metres and the elimination of setbacks for a gazebo or similar landscape structure. The City concurently proposes to rezone the re-channeled Warren Creek to EPA and some additional lands owned by the applicant to DH. These amendments can be supported because: • the regulations for the OS zone will reflect that Block 230 is intended to serve as a walkway and gateway to the trail; • the EPA zone will recognize the watercourse as an important feature that should be protected; and • the DH zone will help prevent the introduction of incompatible uses on lands immediately abutting the proposed subdivision. 4. Subdivision Design and Conditions of Approval The proposed subdivision is the third phase of development in this planned community. The proposed subdivision will be connected to the phases currently under construction by extending Butternut Boulevard north over the rechanneled portion of Warren Creek and across the Hydro Corridor. The applicant will have to design the Creek crossing to City standards and satisfy all legal requirements of Hydro for crossing the Corridor, at his expense. Butternut Boulevard will have to be constructed in its entirety from Brown Road to Phase 1 at such a time as the portion between Warren Creek and the Hydro Corridor is constructed to ensure access does not exceed more than 150 metres in length. Conditions have been included to address these matters. The road pattern in the proposed subdivision generally provides good movement of traffic with multiple connections to Brown Road. Transportation Services has no February 11, 2014 -7 - PBD-2014-12 objections to this, but will require a traffic study that examines the impact of all future phases of Warren Woods on the road system. These matters are addressed in the conditions of draft approval. Fire Services has expressed concerns about the lack of connectivity of Streets E, F, and G. The developer intends to extend these streets in a future plan of the subdivision. Until such time, a temporary connection between these streets will be required to ensure proper emergency access. A condition has been added to address this issue. Parkland dedication will be taken for this subdivision as cash-in-lieu in accrodance with the Planning Act (minus credit for Block 230). The applicant is proposing to erect a gazebo on Block 230 and donate it to the City. This donation will not count towards the parkland dedication requirement. Appropriate conditions have been included to address this matter. The balance of the conditions in Appendix A are standard conditions of draft plan approval and include the dedication of necessary road widenings and daylight triangles, installation of municipal services, provision of utilities to the subdivision and the naming of streets to the satisfaction of the City. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed development will generate development charge contributions and property tax revenue for the City. There are no other financial implications. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposed subdivision complies with the City's Official Plan. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS • Schedule 1 - Location Map • Schedule 2 - Subdivision Plan • Appendix A - Conditions for Draft Plan Approval Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: La—ILJE Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer D Deluce Attach S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-12, 26T-11-2013-003&AM-2013-019,Warren Woods Phs 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision.wpd February 1 1, 2014 -8 - PBD-2014-12 SCHEDULE 1 " • ' (-- .1 .•?%E cliur li''' r ''t ...t: rt.--; rirt-i:_._4--. . ,_..t n , ,.. .J.; Ili =ow -- ;." _,,, ,--■ _.... - r- fr, , , ... . c.... r q , - - -4-- #4---1-/-_-:' ::-/Elaiii111-1_ill -f 1 fir ■ - ___________■---"-I----1 ■ In-till TI,Z7i-- -,-- 1 t't 7,---s- • -1 ,:4 1 ,. ic a ' ., , - ' - , —- '.:il, ",- -0.- --,L±„,,,,„ ./ _ is _ ‘-- :EricLEt...ROL - iii Ca 00 RD; - - ;1 _t_....• ,...---- 1 _ - t 1 7C i 0 i 1 T• il -1 ?C. , I 1 , 70 C----i' 0 , z 1 , F-----1 1 cc .. -- . .1 — , a, 1 , — z-- ,' -n.__.__________.,_ 1 i/ , ,„ ,73 nn R li W big i ——I I— H 1-. ______--- saw, L________ _ -02N11010.111111111 ,.. • r- - -- alli■ li 1 1 I \IIIIMIIIII i 1 t BRow N:RD-- - - - _ -- -— ' - 1 - .. i ' I 1 „__ __ 1 I . 1 1 C February 11, 2014 9 - PBD-2014-12 SCHEDULE 2 °1 I - �j 41 1 1 II .1 k s� �' —•s - 6 i ♦gul i 4 1 ay.ou- iviva .-- — - - _ C - J 9 C M ® ° all L.a ; O d C c 9 PI a `R n a aabis .7K ]' Ptl YII 9 _ W H r -. TTJIT71 a La3fis w _ Z t G� W Fl ; - V) .7 _ . ,�_ ' • ^ adviei os InNyaans aWnairme NNyarme CD '7.o Ib s Z d.gable W . w - z ■ m < 1 I D Basis 1: ° - r f' 3 February 11, 2014 - 10 - PBD-2014-12 APPENDIX A Conditions for Draft Plan Approval 1 . Approval applies to the Warren Woods Estates Phase 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Upper Canada Consultants, dated October 24, 2013, showing 224 lots for single detached dwellings, 4 blocks for on-street townhouse dwellings, one block for an apartment building and one block for a walkway. 2. The developer enter into a registered Subdivision Agreement with the City to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the subject lands. Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Subdivision Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Subdivision Agreement for the purpose of enforcing such conditions. 3. The developer submit a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the subdivision lands to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Subdivision Agreement. 4. The subdivision be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards which, in part, includes the following: (a) roadways and sidewalks to municipal requirements; (b) dedication of a 3 metre road widening along the frontage of Kalar Road (Block 231 on the draft plan) and Brown Road (Block 231 on the draft plan) as a public highway; (c) dedication of a daylighting triangle with 12 metre legs at the intersection of Brown Road and Kalar Road (northwest corner); (d) dedication of daylighting triangles with 7 metre legs at the intersection of Brown Road and Butternut Boulevard; (e) dedication of daylighting triangles with 5 metre legs for all remaining intersections on the draft plan; (f) dedication of all road allowances to the City as public highway to the City's satisfaction; (g) all streets named to the City's satisfaction; (h) provision of water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment and the City Engineering Standards Manual as amended; (i) sump pump discharges directed to the storm sewer and all rainwater leaders outlet to grade and be directed to the front/rear yards; (j) provision of an overland stormwater flow route, designed and constructed in accordance with the City Engineering Standards Manual as amended; and (k) application of the City's Lot Grading and Drainage Policy in accordance with the City Engineering Standards Manual as amended. 5. The developer submit a Geotechnical Report prepared by a Soils Consultant to the satisfaction of Municipal Works. 6. The developer construct sidewalks to City standards along both sides of Butternut Boulevard, the north side of Brown Road, the west side of Kalar Road and on one side of all other streets. February 11, 2014 - 11 - PBD-2014-12 7. The developer pay the Development Charges in force at the time of execution of the Subdivision Agreement. 8. The developer grant the City and public utility companies any easements required to service the subdivision. 9. The developer provide tender documents and digital data, in accordance with the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document format and Regional and City CAD standards, to the City in compliance with current PSAB requirements. 10. The developer pay the required fees for Engineering Inspection and Administration for the subdivision. 11. The developer submit a landscape plan showing details of fencing, entry features (if any), trails, and any other landscape features to the satisfaction of the City's Landscape Architect. 12. The developer submit a plan for Block 230 that shows details of any proposed gazebo or similar landscape feature to the satisfaction of the City's Landscape Architect. Note that any gazebo donated to the City under the City's Park Donation Program shall not be credited towards the provision of parkland dedication or cash- in-lieu thereof. 13. The developer provide a 1.5 metre high black vinyl chain link fence (or other standard approved by the City) along the rear lot line of Lots 1-39, 134-154, and 209-224 (all inclusive); Blocks 225, 226, and 229; along the interior side lot lines of Block 230, to the satisfaction of the City. 14. The developer provide a 1.8 metre high board on board fence along the rear lot line of Blocks 227 and 228 and the common lot line between Blocks 226 and 229, to the satisfaction of the City. 15. The developer accommodate the provision of one boulevard tree per lot and two boulevard trees per corner lot and pay to the City $300 per tree for this provision, in accordance with City policy. 16. The developer pay the City cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication in the amount equal to 5% of the appraised value of the lands to be subdivided as determined by a qualified appraiser, to the satisfaction of the City. 17. The developer submit a traffic impact study that evaluates the traffic impact of the entire Warren Woods Subdivision by phase to the satisfaction of Transportation Services. 18. The developer provide speed control devices in the subdivision to the satisfaction of Transportation Services. 19. The developer provide 0.3 metre reserves along the Brown Road frontage of Lots 1 (Block 232 on the draft plan), 133 and 112 (Block 233 on the draft plan), 111 and 89 (Block 234 on the draft plan), 88 and 66 (Block 235 on the draft plan), 65 and 48 (Block 236 on the draft plan), 47 and Block 227 (Block 237 on the draft plan) and Block 229 (Block 238 on the draft plan). February 11, 2014 - 12 - PBD-2014-12 20. The developer provide temporary roads connecting Streets F and G and Street E with Butternut Boulevard to the satisfaction of the City. 21. The developer demonstrate to Fire Services' satisfaction that adequate water supply for fire fighting purposes is available and accessible with sufficient volume and flow to facilitate fire fighting operations prior to obtaining Building Permits. 22. That parking restrictions be imposed to Fire Services satisfaction prohibiting parking on one side of the road where the asphalt width is less than 8 metres and on one side of the road within residential culde-sacs. 23. The developer shall extend Butternut Boulevard over the rechanneld portion of Warren Creek and over the Hydro Corrior to connect with Butternut Boulevard in Phase 1 of the Warren Woods Subdivision prior to the issuance of any Building Permits for this subdivision. Wording shall be placed in the Subdivision Agreement to this effect. 24. The developer submit servicing plans to Municipal Works and Fire Services for review. Note that the Municipal Works Department is responsible for final approval of said servicing plans. 25. The developer receive final approval of the Zoning By-law amendment to provide land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. 26. The developer provide three calculated plans and a letter prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor to Planning, Building & Development confirming that all lots and blocks comply with the Zoning By-law. 27. The developer provide five copies of the pre-registration plan to Planning, Building & Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or are to be fulfilled. 28. The developer is hereby advised that prior to commencing any work within the Plan, the developer must confirm that sufficient wire-line communication/ telecommunication infrastructure is currently available within the proposed subdivision to provide communication/telecommunication service to the proposed subdivision. In the event that such infrastructure is not available, the developer is hereby advised that the developer may be required to pay for the connection to and/or extension of the existing communication/telecommunication infrastructure. If the developer elects not to pay for such connection to and/or extension of the existing communication/telecommunication infrastructure, the developer shall be required to demonstrate to the municipality that sufficient alternative communication/telecommunication facilities are available within the proposed development to enable, at a minimum, the effective delivery of communication/ telecommunication services for emergency management services (ie. 911 Emergency Services). 29. That the developer agree, in the Subdivision Agreement, in words satisfactory to Bell Canada, to grant to Bell Canada any easements that may be required for telecommunication services. Easements may be required subject to final servicing decisions. In the event of any conflict with existing Bell Canada facilities or easements, the developer shall be responsible for the relocation of such facilities or easements. February 11, 2014 - 13 - PBD-2014-12 30. The developer will consult with Canada Post to determine suitable permanent locations for the Community Mail Boxes (CMB). The developer will then indicate these locations on the appropriate servicing plans. 31. The developer agree in the Subdivision Agreement, in words satisfactory to Canada Post, to grant to Canada Post any easements that may be required for the installation of CMBs on private property. 32. The developer include in all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises the prospective purchaser that mail will be delivered via a Community Mail Box CMB, and that the developer will be responsible for officially notifying affected homeowners of any established easements granted to Canada Post to permit access to CMBs. 33. The developer satisfy all requirements of Canada Post regarding concrete pads for CMBs, temporary CMBs, walkways to CMBs, curb depressions for wheelchair access, informing potential homeowners of CMB locations, timing of construction and identification of CMBs and related works on engineering servicing drawings. 34. The following wording be added to the subdivision agreement: "2124487 Ontario Ltd. covenants and agrees to provide the City of Niagara Falls with evidence that satisfactory arrangements, financial or otherwise, have been made with Canada Post Corporation for the installation of Community Mail Boxes (CMB) as required by Canada Post Corporation and as shown on the approved engineering design drawings/draft plan, at the time of sidewalk and/or curb installation. The developer further covenants and agrees to provide notice to prospective purchasers of the locations of CMBs and that home/business mail delivery will be provided via CMB, provided 2124487 Ontario Ltd. has paid for the activation and equipment installation of the CMBs." 35. The developer contact Enbridge Gas Distribution's Customer Connections Department by emailing salesarea80 @enbridge.com for service and meter installation details and to ensure all gas piping is installed prior to the commencement of site landscaping (including , but not limited to: tree planting, silva cells, and/or soil trenches) and/or asphalt paving. 36. The developer provide Enbridge Gas Distribution the City approved road cross- sections showing all utilities in the proposed configuration. 37. The developer grade all streets to final elevation prior to installation of the gas lines and provide Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. with the necessary field survey information required for installation of gas lines. 38. The developer provide Enbridge Gas Distribution with the necessary easements if any gas lines need to be installed outside of the proposed road allowances. 39. The developer provide a 3 metre by 3 metre exclusive use location for a pressure reducing regulator station. The regulator station cannot project into the municipal road allowance. The final size and location of the regulator station will be confirmed by Enbridge Gas Distrubution's Customer Service Department. February 11, 2014 - 14- PBD-2014-12 40. Prior to final approval, copies of the lot grading and drainage plan, showing existing and final grades, must be submitted to Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) in triplicate for review and approval. Drainage must be controlled and directed away from the Ontario Infrastructure & Lands Corporation (OILC)/HONI tranmission corridor. 41. Temporary fencing must be installed along the edge of the tranmission corridor, at the developer's expense, prior to the start of construction. 42. Permanenet 1.5 metre high fencing must be installed along the mutual property line, at the developer's expense, after construction is completed. 43. The OILC/HONI tranmission corridor is not to be used without the express permission of HONI on behalf of OILC. During construction there will be no storage of materials or mounding of earth, snow or other debris on the tranmission corridor. The developer will be responsible for restoration of any damage to the transmission corridor or HONI facilities thereon resulting from construction of the subdvision. 44. HONI's letter of January 29, 2014 and the conditions contained therein, should in no way be construed as permission for or an endorsement of proposed location(s) for any road crossing(s) contemplated for the proposed development. This permission may be specifically granted by OILC under separate agreement(s). Proposals for any secondary land use including road crossings on the tranmission corridor are processed through the Provincial Secondary Land use Program (PSLUP). HONI, as OILC's service provider, will review detailed engineering plans for such proposals separately, in order to obtain final approval. Should future approval for a road crossing be granted, the subdivider shall then make arrangements satisfactory to OILC/HONI for the dedication and tranfer of the proposed road allowance directly to the City of Niagara Falls. Access to and road construction on the OILC/HONI tranmission corridor is not to occur until the legal transfer(s) of lands or interest are completed. 45. The costs of any relocations or revisions to HONI facilities that are necessary to accommodate this subdivision will be borne by the developer. 46. If the proposed development is within proximity to a Tranmission or Distribution station, the following applies: (a) The developer hereby confirms and agrees that every agreement of purchase and sale heretofore and hereafter entered into by the developer with any purchaser(s) of any lot/unit or proposed lot/unit in the subdivision contains the following notice/warning provisions (or clauses substantially similar thereto in all respects), namely: "Each lot/unit purchaser and/or lessee specifically acknowledges and agrees that the development of the lands upon which this subdivision is being (or has been) constructed, will be (or has been) undertaken and completed in accordance with any requirements that may be imposed from time to time by any Governmental authority, and that the proximity of this subdivision to facilities, installations and/or equipment owned and/or operated by HONI may result in noise, vibration, electro-magnetic interference and stray current transmissions (hereinafter collectively referred to as the"Interferences")to this subdivision, and despite the inclusion of control features within this subdivision, Interferences from the aforementioned sources may, occasionally interfere with some activities of the occupants in this subdivision. Nothwithstanding the above, each unit purchaser and/or lesee agrees to indemnify and save February 11, 2014 - 15 - PBD-2014-12 harmless HONI, from and against all claims, losses, judgments or actions arising or resulting from any and all of the interferences. In addition, it is expressly acknowledged and agreed that HONI does not, and will not, accept any responsibility or liability for any of the Interferences in respect of this subdivision and/or its occupants. Furthermore, there may be alterations and/or expansions by HONI to its facilities notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the subdivision. HONI will not be responsible for any complaints or claims of any kind howsoever arising from use, expansion and/or alterations of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under its transformer station. Furthermore, each lot/unit Purchaser and/or lessee acknowledges and agrees that an electro-magnetic, stray current and noise-warning/vibration clause similar to the foregoing shall be inserted into any succeeding or subsequent sales agreement, lease or sublease, and that this requirement shall be binding not only on the Purchaser hereunder but also upon the Purchaser's respective heirs, estate trustees, successors and permitted assigns, and shall not cease or terminate on the closing of this purchase and sale transaction with the Vendor/Declarant." (b) The developer covenants and agrees that so long as the City does not object thereto, the language set out in Condition 46(a) hereof (or language substantially similar thereto) shall also be included in the Subdivision Agreement entered into by the developer with the City of Niagara Falls to be registered on title of the subdivision. 47. The developer is advised that the tranmission lines abutting this subdivision operate at 500,000, 230,000 or 115,000 volts. Section 188 - Proximity- of the Regulations for Construction Projects in the Ocupational Health and Safety Act, require that no object be brought closer than 6 metres (20 feet) to an energized 500 kV conductor. The distance for 230 kV conductors is 4.5 metres (15 feet) and for 115kV conductors is 3 metres (10 feet). It is the developer's responsibility to be aware, and to make all personnel on site aware, that all equipment and personnel must come no closer than the distances specitifed in the Act. They should also be aware that the conductors can rise and lower without warning, depending on the electical demand placed on the line. 48. The developer provide a letter of credit, or an accetable alternative, and enter into a legal agreement for the water and wastewater portion of the Regional Development Charges within 12 months of Draft Plan Approval (or Extension)of the plan of subdivision, unless evidence of a complete Ministry of the Environment application for servicing has been made within this time, to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region Public Works Department (Development Services Division). 49. Prior to final approval for registration of this plan of subdivision, the developer submit the design drawings (with calculations) for the sanitary and storm drainage systems required to service this development and obtain Ministry of the Environment Environmental Compliance Approval under the Transfer of Review Program to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region Public Works Department (Development Services Division). 50. The developer ensures that all streets and development blocks can provide an access in accordance with the Regional Municipalicy of Niagara Policy C3.C17, Collection of Material By Way of Entry on Private Property and by-laws relating to the curbside collection of waste to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region Public Works Department (Development Services Division). February 11, 2014 - 16 - PBD-2014-12 51 . That the developer receive acceptance from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the archaeological assessment report titled "Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Asessment of the Warren Woods Property" prepared by Archaeological Services Inc., dated January 2007. No demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the issuance of a letter from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport through the Niagara Region Public Works Departement (Development Services Division), confirming that all archaeological resource concerns have met licensing and resource conservation requirements. 52. That the following clause be included in the Subdivision Agreement between the developer and the City of Niagara Falls: "Should deeply buried archaeological remains/resources be found on the property during construction/grading activities, the Heritage Operations Unit of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport in London (519-675-7742) and the developer's archaeology consultant shall be notified immediately. In the event that human remains are encountered during construction/grading, the developer must immediately notify the police or coroner, the Registrar of Cemeteries of the Ministry of Consumer Services in Toronto (416-326-8392), the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and the developer's archaeology consultant." 53. That detailed sedimentation and erosion control plans be submitted to the NPCA for review and approval. All sediment and erosion control measures shall be maintained in good condition for the duration of construction until all disturbed surfaces have been stabilized. Muddy water shall not be allowed to leave the site or enter Warren Creek. 54. That detailed lot grading and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site, be submitted to the NPCA for review and approval. Existing surface water flows to the woodlots, wetlands, and Warren Creek should be maintained. 55. That prior to approval of the final plan, the developer submit to the NPCA a detailed stormwater management plan for the development completed by a qualified engineer and prepared in accordance with the MOE Stormwater Management Practices, Planning and Design Manual, June 1994. 56. At the end of the project, the design engineer shall certify that all grading, storm sewers, and stormwater management controls have been constructed in general conformity to the approved drawing(s). Copies of the certification shall be circulated to the NPCA. 57. That the developer agree in the executed Subdivision Agreement to: (a) Ensure that no clearing of vegetation takes place on site between May 1' and July 31st of any year, to protect nesting birds under the Migratory Bird Convention Act. Any proposed clearing of vegetation including trees, shrubs and grasses within these dates will require that an ecologist undertake detailed nest searches immediately prior to site alteration to ensure that no active nests are present. (b) Obtain any required permits from the NPCA/Department of Fisheries and Ocean (DFO) for the proposed road crossing over Warren Creek. (c) Construct permanent fencing along the rear lot lines of the development located along Warren Creek and adjacent woodland/wetland, including Lots February 11, 2014 - 17 - PBD-2014-12 1 through 39 (inclusive), 134 through 154 (inclusive), and 209 through 224 (inclusive). Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning, Building & Development requires written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective conditions have been satisfied: Legal Services for Conditions 2 and 3 Municipal Works for Conditions 4 to 10 inclusive, 20, 23 and 24 Landscape Architect for Conditions 11 to 15 inclusive Transportation Services for Conditions 4, 6, 17 to 20 inclusive and 22 Fire Services for Conditions 20 to 24 inclusive Planning and Development Services for Conditions 2, 14, 16, 25 to 27 inclusive Bell Canada for Conditions 29 and 28 Canada Post for Conditions 30 to 34 inclusive Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. for Conditions 35 to 39 inclusive Hydro One for Condition 40 to 51 Regional Municipality of Niagara for Conditions 48 to 52 inclusive Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for Conditions 53 and 57 C) 0 3 3 c z n D 1 O z In Planning, Building & Development Department Inter-Department Memorandum TO: Dean lorfida DATE: January 24, 2014 City Clerk FROM: Peggy Boyle Assistant Planner Ext. 4334 RE: 2014 Heritage Week Proclamation At the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting on January 22, 2014 the following motion was adopted: That Council be requested to declare the week of February 17-23, 2014 as Heritage Week 2014. The theme for this year, as suggested by Heritage Canada, is the celebration of Historic Places made for Play. As part of Heritage Week activities, a Heritage Information Day is planned for Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Niagara Falls History Museum where various heritage groups with gather and hear a keynote address from Pamela Minns, a tireless heritage advocate involved in the re-emergence of downtown Thorold. A proclamation is to be included in the Council agenda for February 11, 2014. Since 1974, Heritage Canada, a national organization has recognized the third Monday in February as Heritage Day. In 1985, the Ontario government expanded the day to a full week in order to recognize Ontario's rich and diverse heritage. According to the Ontario Heritage Trust, many heritage-based organizations and municipalities have used the Heritage Day and Ontario Heritage Week as a vehicle to stimulate awareness of heritage resources and heritage related issues within their communities. As the Municipal Heritage Committee recognizes the importance of the City's heritage, they welcome this week as a time to share their enthusiasm and excitement with the residents of Niagara Falls and hope to heighten the awareness of the City's heritage through events such as the Heritage Showcase at Niagara Square and would encourage all to attend. To this end, the Municipal Heritage Committee would ask that Council proclaim the week of February 17-23, 2014 as Heritage Week in the City of Niagara Falls. PB:pb C:Documents and Settings\di202\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\WFXE34MQ\MEMO to Clerk re Proclamation.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Heritage Canada The National Trust promotes the third Monday of February each year as Heritage Day and has long advocated adopting this date as a national holiday. 2014 �_� ""� s.H# �. .rte { SSi •, • . 4 Have Fun with rita e t r •�„ 1{ , .. x.....�w�.-_ Historic ^^v••w•w••••"we..n.w M Des iieu =.6. Paces " neeoutase storiquea= . g + Made . w .e.i d estines p.r et rr." for Play +°+'..�....+.> au jeu ......Y....r a.e. w -e.. leers rhos ti.s Mr.rer M. lee Wwy.�rraMara Cikeaia(1.r1 'artMrM4aw0. M Y Wig MAISSIMISMIII Yri.rrluprWS( For February 17, 2014, HCNT encourages Canadians to Have Fun with Heritage by celebrating Historic Places Made for Play. No matter the season, children have always been drawn to the outdoors to play. And many places designed for play have a long history and treasured place in our hearts and our communities: traditional athletic fields, playgrounds, boardwalks and beaches, fairgrounds, parkland, wading pools and outdoor rinks are where childhood memories are made. Their equipment and fixtures may have changed over time, but their value remains rooted in place, where experiences are shared and a sense of belonging created. For the young, and the young at heart, historic places made for play are all around us and ready to be enjoyed. Jsr Adviso^b th%O Mayor and Members of Council City Hall 4310 Queen Street b, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 o9ara vs' February 6, 2014 Dear Mayor Diodati and Members of Council: Re: March Break Student Transit Rate "50 Cent Student Bus Rides" The Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) would like to sincerely thank Niagara Falls Transit for their partnership and support over the years of the "25 Cent" and "50 Cent Student Bus Rides" initiative. We would also like to thank Council for their endorsement of this project. On behalf of the youth of Niagara Falls, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee would like to respectfully request permission to provide 50 Cent Student Bus Rides again for March Break 2014 (March 10-14). We are very excited about this partnership and are confident that together, we will be able to help inform students about Niagara Falls Transit. For one dollar round trip, what better time is there for youth to give it a try? To promote the fare, MYAC representatives will make announcements and post flyers at each high school in the City. This initiative continues to help promote freedom and independence for the youth. It shows that the youth care about their environment, but that care and commitment comes with the help of the Niagara Falls Transit and City Council. If you have any questions, please contact our staff liaison, Beth Angle at 905-356-7521 X 3336. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Stephanie Philpott & Natalie Janvary Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Co-Chairs c.c. Dave Stuart, General Manager, Niagara Falls Transit Recreation & Culture Dept, 7150 Montrose Road, Unit 1, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 905.356.7521 X 3336 Dean Iorfida From: Karen Biancaniello <karenb @redboss.ca> Sent Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:42 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Request to use Glenview Park Attachments: Letter for Permission 2014.doc; GWL Season 2014 Ins.pdf Dear Mr. lorfida, Please find attached a letter of request for the use of Glenview Park as well as the insurance certificate required; on behalf of Great Wolf Lodge for this seasons {2014} display schedule: Sunday, May 18th Tuesday, July 1st Sunday, August 3rd Sunday, August 31St Wednesday, December 31st If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully Yours, 4,044-$.,c�a cf°o Karen Biancaniello let , REDBOSS PYROTECHNICIANS INC. www.redboss.ca P.O. Box 120 Fenwick, ON LOS ICO Ph. 905 892 1806 Mobile 905 685 2292 Fax 905 892 2461 email karenb @redboss.ca phis information is directed in confidence solely to the person named above and may not otherwise he distributed.copied or disclosed.Therefore. this information should be considered strictly confidential. If you have received this email in error,please notify the sender immediately via a return email for further direction."thank you for your assistance. 1 REDBOSS ® r1°' PYROTECHNICIANS INC . February 6, 2014 Dean lorfida City of Niagara Falls Director of Council Services and City Clerk 4310 Queen Street Clerk's Office Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. lorfida, We have been contracted by Great Wolf Lodge to execute their fireworks displays for this year; the dates are Sunday, May 18th, Tuesday, July 191, Sunday, August 3rd, Sunday, August 31st& Wednesday, December 3191, 2014. We would like to make a request on behalf of Great Wolf Lodge to reserve Glenview Park for these dates, for the purpose of setting up and firing these displays. We would require the park from 4pm to 11 pm each day. RedBoss will be responsible for obtaining all permits through the Niagara Falls Fire Department and will also insure the city of Niagara Falls for 5 Million Dollars Liability. {Copy attached} If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully Yours, Micheal Biancaniello CEO P.O. BOX 120 • FENWICK, ON • LOS 1C0 PHONE: 905 892 1806 • FAX: 905 892 2461 EMAIL REDBO_.S$.1QON.AIBN.COM WWW.REOBOSS.CA Dean Iorfida From: Tammy Agnoletto Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 1:14 PM To: 'Lisa Then' Cc: Dean Iorfida Subject: RE: Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Hi Lisa, You can contact the Dean Iorfida, ext.4271 for further details on the process. Regards, Tammy From: Lisa Then [mailto:lthen @causeforce.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:49 PM To: Tammy Agnoletto Subject: Re: Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Hello Tammy, Thank you for responding to my email so quickly. In past years I understand we have been able to have these fees waived and I wanted to see if there is anyway to have this happen for the 2014 event. Is there anyway I can make the request to the Council to see if there would be a possible grant? If so could you please let me know the process and a can begin immediately. Thank you once again and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Lisa Then Ceremonies Production Manager CauseForce, LLC. 323-654-9255 ext 255 7080 Hollywood Blvd_4'"Floor Hollywood. CA 90028 •.�.causetorce corn ■ ■y' endeancer.ca "cwV..conqucrcancer.ca y as w.unco e crthec urc.ora as a ay.conquercanccr.org.au From:Tammy Agnoletto<tgnoletto @niagarafalls.ca> Date: Wednesday,January 15, 2014 5:24 AM To: Lisa Then <Ithen @causeforce.com> Subject: RE: Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer 1 HI Lisa, Unfortunately there is no ability within our building by-law to waive permit fees. If we issue a permit and inspections are done, we must charge a fee. Council on the other hand does have the ability to provide a grant for such purposes. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards, Tammy Agnoletto CBCO Senior Plan Examiner Building Services City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street. ?.O Sox 1023 N[agara Falls. ON ._2E 6X5 ;905) 356-7521 ext 4254 =ax 905-374-7500 t o g n o l e tt o@ n i a g a ra to i I s.c a From: Lisa Then [maillto:lthenCalcauseforce.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 7:19 PM To: Tammy Agnoletto Cc: mike(aniagaratents.com Subject: Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Hello Tammy, Your information has been forward to me by Tracie Wallis as she is our Event Coordinator for the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer happening on June 7th and 8th, 2014. I have attached a letter to request the Building Permit Fees be waived from the Tent Building Permit Application process as this is a non-profit event for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. I have copied Mike Howe on this email as well as Niagara Tents and Events will be providing the equipment for the event. Please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime should you have any questions or concerns regarding this request.Thank you for your time and consideration in our request to increase savings to this amazing event. Kind Regards, Lisa Then Ceremonies Production Manager CauseForce, LLC. 323-654-9255 ext 255 7080 Hollywood Blvd,4th Floor Hollywood,CA 90028 ww w.causelbrec.com ww.endcanccr.ca www.conqucrcanccr.ca w■ w.uncovcrthccurc.org ∎s\ w cunquercanccrorg.au 2 City Hall 4310 Queen Street _a r 117 P.O. Box 1023 Mayor Jim Diodati 'a` Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 116. web site: www.niagarafalls.ca m214 (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 Jd iodati@ n iagarafalls.ca January 31, 2014 Andrew Brannan Freedom Party of Ontario candidate 240 Commissioners Road West London, ON N6J 1Y1 By email to: a.p-brannan,z gmail.con- Dear Mr. Brannan: It is my pleasure to write to you with questions that I have compiled after discussion with our Members of Council and community stakeholders in Niagara Falls. I would be grateful if you could kindly reply by Friday, February 7`h, 2014 so that we may share your responses with residents of Niagara Falls, on behalf of Council Members at our next council meeting. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our priorities and to outline your position on the issues below. We would respectfully request that your responses to these ten questions each be outlined within 100 words or less. Niagara South Hospital 1. Do you support Dr. Kevin Smith's Hospital Improvement Plan for South Niagara? 2. After thorough review of the two sites recommended by the six Niagara South Mayors & Regional Chair, Dr. Kevin Smith selected the Lyons Creek and Montrose Road node as the preferred location for the new Niagara South Hospital. Do you and your party leader support this site? 3. As you know, the Provincial Government has approved a Planning Grant for this project and the planning is underway. This process should be completed in early 2015, after which an RFP (Request for Proposals) to build the facility can immediately be issued. The RFP and selection of a general contractor for this project could be completed by Spring 2016, with construction commencing in Summer/ Fall 2016. Will you and your party leader commit to this schedule? - 2 - Post Secondary Opportunities 4. Niagara Falls City Council identified youth retention, downtown redevelopment and a business acceleration incubator as part of their strategic objectives. One of the strategic initiatives that would help facilitate the above is locating a university campus, or post- graduate program downtown that includes a business acceleration incubator. Would you and your party leader support this initiative and commit to having the programs commence by September 2015? Go Train 5. Niagara municipalities are united in support of achieving full time Go Train Service to Niagara, with the termination point being Niagara Falls by 2015. Do you and your party leader commit to making this happen? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) 6. The OLG launched a modernization of the Ontario gaming industry. The Niagara Falls casinos are not included in the modernization program which could result in 29 gaming facilities in the Province. This could mean Niagara Falls casinos risk losing up to 2000 jobs. If Niagara Falls were included in modernization, this would protect jobs and be a catalyst for further development (including a 7000 seat theatre) and hundreds of new jobs. Will you and your party leader include Niagara Falls in the modernization program immediately? Tourism 7. Niagara Falls is one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and Canada. What actions are you and your party willing to take to ensure the growth and success of the tourism sector in Niagara Falls? Infrastructure 8. Municipalities across Ontario are dealing with multi-million dollar infrastructure deficits. Niagara Falls can not meet the spiraling costs of replacement and repairs to our water, wastewater and road infrastructure. How will your party assist the municipalities in your riding to address this issue? - 3 - Niagara District Airport 9. What will you be doing to bring the Niagara District Airport to a stage where it can cater to scheduled (year round) international air traffic? Niagara Economic Gateway Zone 10. The QEW corridor has been identified as the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone, which will stimulate new jobs. What would you and your party do to advance the development of these lands in the immediate future and deal with conflicting identified wetlands in the same area? Again, thank you for taking the time to review our questions. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James M. Diodati Mayor cc. Council Members Paul McKeever, Leader, Freedom Party of Ontario JD/ cc et- City Hall t 4310 Queen Street ALVI " P.O. Box 1023 Mayor Jim Diodati " Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.niagarafalls.ca is (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 J d iod ati@ n is g a rafa l ls.ca January 31, 2014 Clarke Bitter Green Party of Ontario By email to: clarkebitter©g o.ca Dear Mr. Bitter: It is my pleasure to write to you with questions that I have compiled after discussion with our Members of Council and community stakeholders in Niagara Falls. I would be grateful if you could kindly reply by Friday, February r, 2014 so that we may share your responses with residents of Niagara Falls, on behalf of Council Members at our next council meeting. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our priorities and to outline your position on the issues below. We would respectfully request that your responses to these ten questions each be outlined within 100 words or less. Niagara South Hospital 1. Do you support Dr. Kevin Smith's Hospital Improvement Plan for South Niagara? 2. After thorough review of the two sites recommended by the six Niagara South Mayors & Regional Chair, Dr. Kevin Smith selected the Lyons Creek and Montrose Road node as the preferred location for the new Niagara South Hospital. Do you and your party leader support this site? 3. As you know, the Provincial Government has approved a Planning Grant for this project and the planning is underway. This process should be completed in early 2015, after which an RFP (Request for Proposals) to build the facility can immediately be issued. The RFP and selection of a general contractor for this project could be completed by Spring 2016, with construction commencing in Summer/ Fall 2016. Will you and your party leader commit to this schedule? - 2 - Post Secondary Opportunities 4. Niagara Falls City Council identified youth retention, downtown redevelopment and a business acceleration incubator as part of their strategic objectives. One of the strategic initiatives that would help facilitate the above is locating a university campus, or post- graduate program downtown that includes a business acceleration incubator. Would you and your party leader support this initiative and commit to having the programs commence by September 2015? Go Train 5. Niagara municipalities are united in support of achieving full time Go Train Service to Niagara, with the termination point being Niagara Falls by 2015. Do you and your party leader commit to making this happen? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) 6. The OLG launched a modernization of the Ontario gaming industry. The Niagara Falls casinos are not included in the modernization program which could result in 29 gaming facilities in the Province. This could mean Niagara Falls casinos risk losing up to 2000 jobs. If Niagara Falls were included in modernization, this would protect jobs and be a catalyst for further development (including a 7000 seat theatre) and hundreds of new jobs. Will you and your party leader include Niagara Falls in the modernization program immediately? Tourism 7. Niagara Falls is one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and Canada. What actions are you and your party willing to take to ensure the growth and success of the tourism sector in Niagara Falls? Infrastructure 8. Municipalities across Ontario are dealing with multi-million dollar infrastructure deficits. Niagara Falls can not meet the spiraling costs of replacement and repairs to our water, wastewater and road infrastructure. How will your party assist the municipalities in your riding to address this issue? - 3 - Niagara District Airport 9. What will you be doing to bring the Niagara District Airport to a stage where it can cater to scheduled (year round) international air traffic? Niagara Economic Gateway Zone 10. The QEW corridor has been identified as the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone, which will stimulate new jobs. What would you and your party do to advance the development of these lands in the immediate future and deal with conflicting identified wetlands in the same area? Again, thank you for taking the time to review our questions. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, t . James M. Diodati Mayor cc. Council Members Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario JD/ cc City Hall POIP 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Mayor Jim Diodati Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 s. web site: www.niagarafalls.ca laglaNtelrniatea (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 Jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca January 31, 2014 Wayne Gates Ontario NDP candidate 3770 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3K3 By email to: viaynegates(cD,ontariondo ca Dear Mr. Gates: It is my pleasure to write to you with questions that I have compiled after discussion with our Members of Council and community stakeholders in Niagara Falls. I would be grateful if you could kindly reply by Friday, February 7`h, 2014 so that we may share your responses with residents of Niagara Falls, on behalf of Council Members at our next council meeting. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our priorities and to outline your position on the issues below. We would respectfully request that your responses to these ten questions each be outlined within 100 words or less. Niagara South Hospital 1. Do you support Dr. Kevin Smith's Hospital Improvement Plan for South Niagara? 2. After thorough review of the two sites recommended by the six Niagara South Mayors & Regional Chair, Dr. Kevin Smith selected the Lyons Creek and Montrose Road node as the preferred location for the new Niagara South Hospital. Do you and your party leader support this site? 3. As you know, the Provincial Government has approved a Planning Grant for this project and the planning is underway. This process should be completed in early 2015, after which an RFP (Request for Proposals) to build the facility can immediately be issued. The RFP and selection of a general contractor for this project could be completed by Spring 2016, with construction commencing in Summer/ Fall 2016. Will you and your party leader commit to this schedule? - 2 - Post Secondary Opportunities 4. Niagara Falls City Council identified youth retention, downtown redevelopment and a business acceleration incubator as part of their strategic objectives. One of the strategic initiatives that would help facilitate the above is locating a university campus, or post- graduate program downtown that includes a business acceleration incubator. Would you and your party leader support this initiative and commit to having the programs commence by September 2015? Go Train 5. Niagara municipalities are united in support of achieving full time Go Train Service to Niagara, with the termination point being Niagara Falls by 2015. Do you and your party leader commit to making this happen? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) 6. The OLG launched a modernization of the Ontario gaming industry. The Niagara Falls casinos are not included in the modernization program which could result in 29 gaming facilities in the Province. This could mean Niagara Falls casinos risk losing up to 2000 jobs. If Niagara Falls were included in modernization, this would protect jobs and be a catalyst for further development (including a 7000 seat theatre) and hundreds of new jobs. Will you and your party leader include Niagara Falls in the modernization program immediately? Tourism 7. Niagara Falls is one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and Canada. What actions are you and your party willing to take to ensure the growth and success of the tourism sector in Niagara Falls? Infrastructure 8. Municipalities across Ontario are dealing with multi-million dollar infrastructure deficits. Niagara Falls can not meet the spiraling costs of replacement and repairs to our water, wastewater and road infrastructure. Now will your party assist the municipalities in your riding to address this issue? - 3 - Niagara District Airport 9. What will you be doing to bring the Niagara District Airport to a stage where it can cater to scheduled (year round) international air traffic? Niagara Economic Gateway Zone 10. The QEW corridor has been identified as the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone, which will stimulate new jobs. What would you and your party do to advance the development of these lands in the immediate future and deal with conflicting identified wetlands in the same area? Again, thank you for taking the time to review our questions. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James M. Diodati Mayor cc. Council Members Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP Leader JD/ cc < l - City Hall 4310 Queen Street At //r' P.O. Box 1023 Mayor Jim Diodati Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 111 ddw. we site: www.niagarafalls.ca (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 Jdiodati©niagarafalls.ca January 31, 2014 Stefanos Karatopis Libertarian candidate By email to: ste`ancs Ka-atopisAgn,a:! corn. Dear Mr. Karatopis: It is my pleasure to write to you with questions that I have compiled after discussion with our Members of Council and community stakeholders in Niagara Falls. I would be grateful if you could kindly reply by Friday, February 7`h, 2014 so that we may share your responses with residents of Niagara Falls, on behalf of Council Members at our next council meeting. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our priorities and to outline your position on the issues below. We would respectfully request that your responses to these ten questions each be outlined within 100 words or less. Niagara South Hospital 1. Do you support Dr. Kevin Smith's Hospital Improvement Plan for South Niagara? 2. After thorough review of the two sites recommended by the six Niagara South Mayors & Regional Chair, Dr. Kevin Smith selected the Lyons Creek and Montrose Road node as the preferred location for the new Niagara South Hospital. Do you and your party leader support this site? 3. As you know, the Provincial Government has approved a Planning Grant for this project and the planning is underway. This process should be completed in early 2015, after which an RFP (Request for Proposals) to build the facility can immediately be issued. The RFP and selection of a general contractor for this project could be completed by Spring 2016, with construction commencing in Summer/ Fall 2016. Will you and your party leader commit to this schedule? - 2 - Post Secondary Opportunities 4. Niagara Falls City Council identified youth retention, downtown redevelopment and a business acceleration incubator as part of their strategic objectives. One of the strategic initiatives that would help facilitate the above is locating a university campus, or post- graduate program downtown that includes a business acceleration incubator. Would you and your party leader support this initiative and commit to having the programs commence by September 2015? Go Train 5. Niagara municipalities are united in support of achieving full time Go Train Service to Niagara, with the termination point being Niagara Falls by 2015. Do you and your party leader commit to making this happen? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) 6. The OLG launched a modernization of the Ontario gaming industry. The Niagara Falls casinos are not included in the modernization program which could result in 29 gaming facilities in the Province. This could mean Niagara Falls casinos risk losing up to 2000 jobs. If Niagara Falls were included in modernization, this would protect jobs and be a catalyst for further development (including a 7000 seat theatre) and hundreds of new jobs. Will you and your party leader include Niagara Falls in the modernization program immediately? Tourism 7. Niagara Falls is one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and Canada. What actions are you and your party willing to take to ensure the growth and success of the tourism sector in Niagara Falls? Infrastructure 8. Municipalities across Ontario are dealing with multi-million dollar infrastructure deficits. Niagara Falls can not meet the spiraling costs of replacement and repairs to our water, wastewater and road infrastructure. How will your party assist the municipalities in your riding to address this issue? - 3 - Niagara District Airport 9. What will you be doing to bring the Niagara District Airport to a stage where it can cater to scheduled (year round) international air traffic? Niagara Economic Gateway Zone 10. The QEW corridor has been identified as the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone, which will stimulate new jobs. What would you and your party do to advance the development of these lands in the immediate future and deal with conflicting identified wetlands in the same area? Again, thank you for taking the time to review our questions. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James M. Diodati Mayor cc. Council Members Katrina Chowne, Libertarian Party of Canada Leader JD/ cc E / . City Hall 4310 Queen Street tics. P.O. Box 1023 Mayor Jim Diodati �'` Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S. web site: www.niagarafalls.ca (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 Jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca January 31, 2014 Bart Maves PC Party of Ontario candidate 4536 Portage Road Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6A8 By email to: lofctwba�.tma✓es ca Dear Mr. Maves: It is my pleasure to write to you with questions that I have compiled after discussion with our Members of Council and community stakeholders in Niagara Falls. I would be grateful if you could kindly reply by Friday, February 7`h, 2014 so that we may share your responses with residents of Niagara Falls, on behalf of Council Members at our next council meeting. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our priorities and to outline your position on the issues below. We would respectfully request that your responses to these ten questions each be outlined within 100 words or less. Niagara South Hospital 1 . Do you support Dr. Kevin Smith's Hospital Improvement Plan for South Niagara? 2. After thorough review of the two sites recommended by the six Niagara South Mayors & Regional Chair, Dr. Kevin Smith selected the Lyons Creek and Montrose Road node as the preferred location for the new Niagara South Hospital. Do you and your party leader support this site? 3. As you know, the Provincial Government has approved a Planning Grant for this project and the planning is underway. This process should be completed in early 2015, after which an RFP (Request for Proposals) to build the facility can immediately be issued. The RFP and selection of a general contractor for this project could be completed by Spring 2016, with construction commencing in Summer/ Fall 2016. Will you and your party leader commit to this schedule? - 2 - Post Secondary Opportunities 4. Niagara Falls City Council identified youth retention, downtown redevelopment and a business acceleration incubator as part of their strategic objectives. One of the strategic initiatives that would help facilitate the above is locating a university campus, or post- graduate program downtown that includes a business acceleration incubator. Would you and your party leader support this initiative and commit to having the programs commence by September 2015? Go Train 5. Niagara municipalities are united in support of achieving full time Go Train Service to Niagara, with the termination point being Niagara Falls by 2015. Do you and your party leader commit to making this happen? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) 6. The OLG launched a modernization of the Ontario gaming industry. The Niagara Falls casinos are not included in the modernization program which could result in 29 gaming facilities in the Province. This could mean Niagara Falls casinos risk losing up to 2000 jobs. If Niagara Falls were included in modernization, this would protect jobs and be a catalyst for further development (including a 7000 seat theatre) and hundreds of new jobs. Will you and your party leader include Niagara Falls in the modernization program immediately? Tourism 7. Niagara Falls is one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and Canada. What actions are you and your party willing to take to ensure the growth and success of the tourism sector in Niagara Falls? Infrastructure 8. Municipalities across Ontario are dealing with multi-million dollar infrastructure deficits. Niagara Falls can not meet the spiraling costs of replacement and repairs to our water, wastewater and road infrastructure. How will your party assist the municipalities in your riding to address this issue? - 3 - Niagara District Airport 9. What will you be doing to bring the Niagara District Airport to a stage where it can cater to scheduled (year round) international air traffic? Niagara Economic Gateway Zone 10. The QEW corridor has been identified as the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone, which will stimulate new jobs. What would you and your party do to advance the development of these lands in the immediate future and deal with conflicting identified wetlands in the same area? Again, thank you for taking the time to review our questions. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James M. Diodati Mayor cc. Council Members Tim Hudak, PC Party of Ontario Leader JD/ cc kC City Hall 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Mayor Jim Diodati ' Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 • web site: www.niagarafalls.ca (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 Jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca January 31, 2014 Joyce Morocco Ontario Liberal Party candidate 6833 Morrison Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2G5 By email to: -E2 or-0c ca Dear Mrs. Morocco: It is my pleasure to write to you with questions that I have compiled after discussion with our Members of Council and community stakeholders in Niagara Falls. I would be grateful if you could kindly reply by Friday, February 7'h, 2014 so that we may share your responses with residents of Niagara Falls, on behalf of Council Members at our next council meeting. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our priorities and to outline your position on the issues below. We would respectfully request that your responses to these ten questions each be outlined within 100 words or less. Niagara South Hospital 1. Do you support Dr. Kevin Smith's Hospital Improvement Plan for South Niagara? 2. After thorough review of the two sites recommended by the six Niagara South Mayors & Regional Chair, Dr. Kevin Smith selected the Lyons Creek and Montrose Road node as the preferred location for the new Niagara South Hospital. Do you and your party leader support this site? 3. As you know, the Provincial Government has approved a Planning Grant for this project and the planning is underway. This process should be completed in early 2015, after which an RFP (Request for Proposals) to build the facility can immediately be issued. The RFP and selection of a general contractor for this project could be completed by Spring 2016, with construction commencing in Summer/ Fall 2016. Will you and your party leader commit to this schedule? - 2 - Post Secondary Opportunities 4. Niagara Falls City Council identified youth retention, downtown redevelopment and a business acceleration incubator as part of their strategic objectives. One of the strategic initiatives that would help facilitate the above is locating a university campus, or post- graduate program downtown that includes a business acceleration incubator. Would you and your party leader support this initiative and commit to having the programs commence by September 2015? Go Train 5. Niagara municipalities are united in support of achieving full time Go Train Service to Niagara, with the termination point being Niagara Falls by 2015. Do you and your party leader commit to making this happen? Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) 6. The OLG launched a modernization of the Ontario gaming industry. The Niagara Falls casinos are not included in the modernization program which could result in 29 gaming facilities in the Province. This could mean Niagara Falls casinos risk losing up to 2000 jobs. If Niagara Falls were included in modernization, this would protect jobs and be a catalyst for further development (including a 7000 seat theatre) and hundreds of new jobs. Will you and your party leader include Niagara Falls in the modernization program immediately? Tourism 7. Niagara Falls is one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and Canada. What actions are you and your party willing to take to ensure the growth and success of the tourism sector in Niagara Falls? Infrastructure 8. Municipalities across Ontario are dealing with multi-million dollar infrastructure deficits. Niagara Falls can not meet the spiraling costs of replacement and repairs to our water, wastewater and road infrastructure. How will your party assist the municipalities in your riding to address this issue? - 3 - Niagara District Airport 9. What will you be doing to bring the Niagara District Airport to a stage where it can cater to scheduled (year round) international air traffic? Niagara Economic Gateway Zone 10. The QEW corridor has been identified as the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone, which will stimulate new jobs. What would you and your party do to advance the development of these lands in the immediate future and deal with conflicting identified wetlands in the same area? Again, thank you for taking the time to review our questions. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James M. Diodati Mayor cc. Council Members Kathleen Wynne, Premier JD/ cc Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 1:58 PM To: Dean Iorfida; CouncilMembers Cc: Ken Todd Subject: FW: Mayor Diodati Letter to candidates - response Attachments: Letter to Mayor Niagara Falls.pdf From: Jim Diodati Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 1:57 PM To: 'Allen Small'; Jim Diodati Cc: Stefanos Karatopis Subject: RE: Mayor Diodati Letter to candidates - response Allen: Many thanks for your swift response. I appreciate you being in touch. Rest assured I will share your responses with our Council Members. Thank you. Jim JIM DIODATI Mayor City of Niagara Falls 905 356 7521 x 4201 Jdiodati @ni agarafalls.ca Follow me on 1 60. Is al From: Allen Small [mailto:sma114357 @rogers.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 1:06 PM To: Jim Diodati Cc: Stefanos Karatopis Subject: Mayor Diodati Letter to candidates - response Importance: High Hello Mr. Mayor and staff, I'm pleased to have this opportunity to introduce myself and my Party to you and your Council. 1 Your note to Stefanos with questions for candidates and party leaders was copied to the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, Katrina Chowne. Ms. Chowne lives in Vancouver, and she is the federal leader and as such knows little about Ontario politics. I am the leader of the Ontario Libertarian Party, and while I'm not yet a household name in the Province, I aspire to be. I have attached my brief response to your ten questions, and I trust this will give you and your Council some insights into what Libertarians hope to achieve. Yours in liberty, Allen Small, Leader, Ontario Libertarian Party The Party of Choice Facebook The Bright Libertarian k1c website 2 LIBER TARIAN �� ..�t8.<,�.�k "�,fn.rfi..m „ :1;4'"; 7-91 Rylander Blvd. Box 121, Toronto, ON M1B 5M5 416-283-7589 or 1-855-ONT-LIBErty 04 February 2014 Mayor James M. Diodati and Council By email to: ! i l(._'.; Dear Mayor Diodati and Council Members; Thank you for the ten questions sent to Stefanos Karatopis, our candidate in the upcoming provincial by- election. Libertarians advocate individual liberty through free markets, property rights, limited government, and voluntary associations. We believe that the role of government should be confined to creating the conditions where businesses and individuals can voluntarily interact knowing that the law protects their rights. Building hospitals and post secondary schools, improving commuter train service, running casinos and airports, are all business ventures that properly should be in the realm of private enterprise. Unfortunately, all of these are monopolies of government and as such, are subject to the whims of politicians who are primarily interested in getting re-elected. So they use their incumbency to buy votes. At the same time these same politicians tend to ignore vital infrastructure in their own community. As your letter indicates, every municipality is suffering "infrastructure deficits". So what sort of assistance would you expect from other jurisdictions? It seems to me infrastructure sustainability is your Council's primary responsibility, as the Niagara Falls 2011-2014 Strategic Priority document indicates. If elected, the immediate goal of a Libertarian government would be to reduce spending so that it falls well below the level of revenues. Once that has been achieved, Libertarians would reduce provincial income tax tier rates, as well as the HST, and gasoline taxes. Corporate taxes would be reduced then eliminated. All those measures taken together would let people keep more of their earnings, encourage investment, and allow the creation of thousands of jobs in the Niagara region while making the whole of Ontario an economic gateway zone for Canada. Yours in liberty; Allen Small Leader, Ontario Libertarian Party m m -o 0 z cn F-2014-06 Niagaraflalls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2014-06 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $7,702,402.11 for the period January 2, 2014 to January 22, 2014. 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, Direct of Finance Respectfully submitted: Ken T dd, Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1049517 ONTARIO INC 0/A DOMINION AUTO BODY 370174 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,943.49 1186566 ONTARIO INC. 0/A TIM HORTON'S 370534 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 52.87 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 370560 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.679.19 1671343 ONTARIO LIMITED 370357 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 1.296 00 1712093 ONTARIO LTD 370561 22-Jan-2014 REFUND 1.430.00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 370562 22-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 4,614 16 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 370563 22-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 4,520.00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 370175 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 437.31 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 370358 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 778.90 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 370564 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 2,805.32 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 370176 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 159.33 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 370565 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 176.28 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 370177 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 186.33 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 370566 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 9.913.49 A B C RECREATION LTD 370359 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 5.650.00 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 370364 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 292.60 A N MYER SECONDARY SCHOOL 370576 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 AATEL COMMUNICATIONS INC 370107 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 9,661.67 ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 370178 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,825.00 ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 370567 22-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 5,198.00 ACLU LOCK AND SECURITY 370360 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 823.77 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 370568 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 11.86 ACCUTRAC CAPITAL ITC INC 370179 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 61.02 ACCUTRAC CAPITAL ITC iNC 370361 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 122.04 ACCUTRAC CAPITAL ITC INC 370569 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1.663.13 ACTIV FIRE SAFETY 370180 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 734.50 ADVANCE TOWING 370181 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 389.85 ADVANCE TOWING 370362 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 339.00 AIR CARE SERVICES 370182 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3.269.40 AIR CARE SERVICES 370363 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 452.96 AIR CARE SERVICES 370570 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,531 78 AIRON HVAC 370571 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 419.51 ALBANESE.LORI 370572 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 81.16 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 370109 02-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 20,460.03 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 370183 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 48,341 31 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 370365 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 35,265.23 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 370366 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 44,324.60 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 370573 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 158.369.92 ALLAN,WAYNE 370574 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 141.80 ALTEC INDUSTRIES LTD 370110 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,491.26 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 370111 02-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,552.27 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 370367 15-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,569.28 AMEC EARTH&ENVIRONMENTAL 370575 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,478.99 AMEC ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 370184 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 14,852.75 AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 370368 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 655,909.06 AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 370577 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 706.001 63 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 370578 22-Jan-2014 VEH ID#185 437.60 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 370113 02-Jan-2014 VEH ID#677 864 37 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 370369 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#107 8,981 75 ARIVA 370185 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.099.09 ARIVA 370370 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 928.72 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 370186 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 264.42 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 370371 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 56.50 ASSOC OF ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ONTARIO THE 370114 02-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 190.00 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 370372 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 7,685.70 ATTRACTIONS ONTARIO 370187 08-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 141 25 AUTO GLASS BY FRANK 370188 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 440.70 B&C TRUCK CENTRE 370116 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 63.73 BAGLIERI,CAREY 370385 15-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 418.22 BAGLIERI,CAREY 370579 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 59.89 BAILEY,DAVID PETER 370373 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 750 00 BAKER 370374 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 811.77 BATEMAN,SCOTT 370115 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 BEALE.LESLIE 370189 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 57.36 BEAMAN,KEN 370375 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 35.48 BEATTIES BASICS 370190 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 210.32 BEDNARCZYK,ARK 370191 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 BELL CANADA 370194 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 570.09 BELL CANADA 370376 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 78.54 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 370117 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 56 50 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 370193 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 56.50 BELL,GORDON PATRICK 370378 15-Jan-2014 REFUND-PARKING INFRACTION 56.00 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 370118 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 33.27 Page 2 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount BETHESDA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC 370195 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 1.300.00 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 370119 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 32.68 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 370379 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 370196 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 12 49 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 370380 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 24.97 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 370580 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.743.08 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 370381 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 587.87 BOOT SHOP THE 370382 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 548.05 BOYLE,PEGGY 370581 22-Jan-2014 TRAINING 133.82 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 370582 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 16,066.67- BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA 370197 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 3.650.00 BRAINKITE CO 370198 08-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2.000 00 BREAK A WAY CONCESSIONS 370199 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3.226 15 BRINKS CANADA LTD 370120 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 46.27 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 370121 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 90.29 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 370200 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 435.85 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 370583 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 520.51 BRODERICK,ANDY 370584 22-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 108.00 BROWN'S SEPTIC SERVICE LTD 370122 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1.830 60 BUILDING INNOVATION 370585 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 3.390.00 BUSINESS EDUCATION COUNCIL OF NIAGARA 370383 15-Jan-2014 2014 ANNUAL PARTNERS BREAKFA 80.00 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 370384 15-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 24.30 BUTYNIEC.DAVE 370201 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 135.59 CALE SYSTEMS INC 370202 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.950 15 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 370203 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 2,932.35 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 370386 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 384 20 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 370586 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 293 80 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 370387 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,093.97 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 370587 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 273.34 CANADIAN NATIONAL 370588 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,891 63 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 370388 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,224.67 CANADIAN SALT COMPANY LIMITED THE 370390 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 38,320.84 CANADIAN SALT COMPANY LIMITED THE 370589 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 87,888.83 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 370123 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,059.83- CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 370391 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 20,198.75 CAROUSEL PLAYERS 370204 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 1.800.00 CARPENTER,DAVID 370590 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 CARRICK,MARZENNA 370205 08-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 71.28 CARRIER ENTERPRISE CANADA L P. 370206 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 11.66 CASTLE MECHANICAL 370591 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 419.49 CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 370393 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.954.90 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 370208 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 461.04 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 370209 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,690.94 CH2M HILL CANADA LTD 370395 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 20,764.53 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 370210 08-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 2.081 94 CHAMBERS.BOB ROBERT 370211 08-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 197.49- CHANTHRA,JO 370212 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 75.00 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 370213 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,753.51 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 370592 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 6,889.99 CHASSIE,JOSHUA 370396 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 CHIECA,LUCIANO 370124 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 CHRIS TURNER ASSOCIATES INC 370397 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 3,118.80 CHRIS TURNER ASSOCIATES INC 370594 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 2,509.45 CHRISTINE HESS 370593 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 100.00 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 370125 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,024.17 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 370214 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 460.02 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 370595 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 729.13 CLARKE,JAMIE 370398 15-Jan-2014 GRANT 50.00 CLUB ITALIA ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY 370596 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 500.00 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 370399 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#572 2,674.88 COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 370400 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 847.50 COLLEGE BOREAL 370401 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 607 50 COLLINS CONCESSIONS LTD 370402 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 339.00 COMMISSIONAIRES 370215 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 18.126.98 COMMISSIONAIRES 370403 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.135.38 CONLON SHARON MARGARET. 370404 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 750 00 CORFIELD ELECTRIC LTD 370597 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 867.28 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 370127 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 7,689 00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 370217 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 22,473 00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 370406 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 4,763.00- CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 370598 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1,322.50 CUPE LOCAL 133 370128 02-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,040.97 CUPE LOCAL 133 370408 15-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,046.93 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 370132 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 206.23 Page 3 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount DALTON.NORMAN 370129 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 DARCH FIRE 370218 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#535 77.07 DAVAL HOSPICE 370219 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 9.000.00 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 370220 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 63.28 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 370599 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 189.84 DELCAN CORPORATION 370221 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 8,424 14 DELCAN CORPORATION 370409 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 23.982.54 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 370130 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 42.35 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 370222 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#560 5,441 18 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 370410 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,634.61 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 370600 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3,245.45 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 370223 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 788.11 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 370411 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,587.81 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 370601 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 111.98 DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 370131 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,938.00 DIODATI JIM 370224 08-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 300.97 DIODATI.JIM 370602 22-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1.155.00 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 370225 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2.816.53 DUFFERIN CONCRETE 370412 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 5,839.85 DULUX PAINTS 370133 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 53.43 DUMONT SECURITY 370134 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 906.33 DUMONT SECURITY 370226 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 486.47 DUMONT SECURITY 370226 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 138.99 DUMONT SECURITY 370413 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 138.99 DUNKLEY.COLIN 370603 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 80.00 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 370227 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3,034,39 ECO-FORMA INC 370604 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 4,599.19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 370605 22-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 604.56 ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 370414 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 15.436.30 ELLWOOD,JOSH 370415 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 EMCO CORPORATION 370135 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,151.87' EMCO CORPORATION 370229 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 339.00 EMCO CORPORATION 370606 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.608.22 ENBRIDGE 370230 08-Jan-2014 UTILITIES 14.912.02 ENBRIDGE 370416 15-Jan-2014 UTILITIES 9.276.09 ENBRIDGE 370607 22-Jan-2014 UTILITIES 988.85 EPILEPSY NIAGARA 370231 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 3.500.00 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 370417 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 53.11 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 370608 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 14.68 ETERNITY IN STONE 370232 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 355.95 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 370609 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 10.329.39 FASKEN MARTINEAU DUMOULIN LLP 370418 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1.654.62 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 370234 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 804.09 FATHER HENNEPIN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 370610 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270 00 FIRE MARSHALS PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 370419 15-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 100.00 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 370611 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1,070.29 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 370136 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 629.64 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 370235 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 675.29 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 370420 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,400.61 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 370612 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,110.14 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 370420 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 754.09 FORESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 370613 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 FORLIN.KATHY 370236 08-Jan-2014 TRAINING 243.60 FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 370614 22-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 1,753.60 FRASER,HEATHER 370421 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 70.00 FRONT RANGE SOLUTIONS US DRAFT 02-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 4.578.90 GALES GAS BARS 370422 15-Jan-2014 FUEL 151.78 GALES GAS BARS 370615 22-Jan-2014 FUEL 158 39 GALLO GROUND SUPPORT 370423 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 5,650.00 GAULD NURSERIES LTD 370137 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3,438.59 GEOSOLV DESIGN 370616 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 74.225.28 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 370617 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 10.443.54 GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 370424 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 139.89 GOODARZI,MASOUD 370618 22-Jan-2014 REFUND 8.500 00 GOODLIFE FITNESS-CORPORATE WELLNESS 370425 15-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 230.71 GRAND&TOY 370237 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 19.26 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 370238 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 56.26' GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 370426 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 742.83 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 370619 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 415.12 GREAT GULF(TORONTO 2000) 370427 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 20 00 GRIFFIN LANDSCAPING 370620 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 949.20 GRIMSBY PIPE BAND 370428 15-Jan-2014 DEPOSIT FOR 2014 SANTA CLAUS F 300.00 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 370621 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 12.210.48 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 370742 23-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 25,689.51 Page 4 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount GT FRENCH 370240 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.996.09- GT FRENCH 370429 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 962.59 GT FRENCH 370622 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.803.46 GTECHNA 370239 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 10.226.50 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 370242 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 8.000.00 HAHN BUILDERS 370430 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 750 00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 370431 15-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 621.50 HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED 370243 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 2,373.00 HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED 370623 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,638.60 HALL,FRED 370140 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 131.08 HANG UPS 370432 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 203.37 HANNAH HOUSE MATERNITY HOME 370244 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 9,600.00 HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 370141 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 9.687 49 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 370245 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 952.82 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 370433 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 13,284.46 HILL BOLES LTD 370142 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 110 32 HILL BOLES LTD 370434 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 74.10 HOLMAN,GEOFF 370435 15-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 153.90 BEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 370246 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 132.21 BI GROUP 370436 15-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 17 852.87 NNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 370437 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 5.338.93 NSPIRED MEDIA INC 370247 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 683.65 NTERFLEET INC 370248 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 4,006.95 NTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS OF HAMILTON 370249 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,116.17 IT WEAPONS INC 370438 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 4 553.20. J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 370625 22-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 227.47 J . MACKAY CANADA LIMITED 370626 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 16.39 JACKET CELLAR THE 370439 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 29 38 JACKSON,DAVE 370250 08-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 251.10 JAGUAR MEDIA 370624 22-Jan-2014 SUBSCRIPTION 960.50 JOHNSTONE.ROBERT 370440 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 75000 JR B CANUCKS 370143 02-Jan-2014 TICKET REVENUE-CLEARING 2.154 00 JR B CANUCKS 370251 08-Jan-2014 TICKET REVENUE-CLEARING 1,984.00 JR B CANUCKS 370441 15-Jan-2014 TICKET REVENUE-CLEARING 2,454.00 JR B CANUCKS 370627 22-Jan-2014 TICKET REVENUE-CLEARING 1,358.00 KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 370628 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,034.00 KAUPP ELECTRIC LTD 370252 08-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2.232.88 KEIGHAN,MICHAEL 370253 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 146.89 KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 370442 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,550.36 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE 370443 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 7.49727 KRITER,ROB 370444 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 KROWN RUST CONTROL 370445 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#136 299.33 LAKES MAINTENANCE 370254 08-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,211.09 LAKES MAINTENANCE 370446 15-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 705.69 LAKES MAINTENANCE 370629 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1.57974 LALLOUET,ERIC 370447 15-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 179.82 LANCASTER,GREG 370448 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 LAURCOAT INC. 370255 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2.034.00 LAW CRUSHED STONE 370144 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 8.975.09 LAW CRUSHED STONE 370630 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 22.168.10 LAWLOR&CO(HAMILTON)LIMITED 370256 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 111.53 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 370145 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 860.88 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 370257 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,81727 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 370449 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 959.96 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 370631 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 13.84 LEAD MECHANICAL 370450 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.130.00 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 370259 08-Jan-2014 FUEL 31,559 61 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 370452 15-Jan-2014 FUEL 24,659.63 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 370633 22-Jan-2014 FUEL 4,012.63 LISLLUCIANO 370453 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING 50.00 LOMBARDI,MICHAEL 370634 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 146.89 LOOPSTRA NIXON LLP 370635 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,112.02 LOUTH&NIAGARA ORCHARDS 370147 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,515.20 LOUTH&NIAGARA ORCHARDS 370636 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,609.90 LUCAS EMERGENCY POWER LTD 370637 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 510.76 MANOR CLEANERS 370638 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 221.37 MAPMOBILITY CORP 370260 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,757.20 MARI-LYNNE EASTLAND 370228 08-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 2,769.63 MARTIN,CHRISTOPHER 370148 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 15000 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 370149 02-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 4,802.50 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 370639 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 89646 MAXWELL PAPER CANADA INC 370261 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 171.76 MCAP SERVICE CORP 370262 08-Jan-2014 REFUND 1,086 70 MCGOWAN,JAKE 370454 15-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 11780 Page 5 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount MCGOWAN.N 370640 22-Jan-2014 REFUND 246 62 MCMILLAN LLP 370641 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 16,950.00 MEDCON MECHANICAL LTD 370642 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,768.17 METAL SUPERMARKETS 370455 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 210.77 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 370150 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 2,291 91 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 370263 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 34.755.98 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 370456 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 8,793.82 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 370644 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 6,600 80 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 370264 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 14,379.67 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 370457 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,488.85 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 370645 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,487.14. MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC 370646 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 10.169.99 MICHAEL'S CARPET AND FLOORING(NIAGARA)LTD 370647 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 446.35 MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED 370458 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 253.84 MINISTER OF FINANCE/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION 370648 22-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 12,589.50 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 370151 02-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,420.17 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 370459 15-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,420.17 MIRABELLI,SAM 370649 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 370265 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3.842.00 MODERN LANDFILL INC 370650 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 2.714 53 MODU-LOC FENCE RENTALS 370651 22-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 1.130.00 MOESSNER.TINA 370652 22-Jan-2014 REFUND 799 00 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 370266 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,018.92 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 370460 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 390.13 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 370653 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,787.28 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 370267 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,792.18 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 370461 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 255.38 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 370654 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.908.67 MOROCCO.JOHN 370655 22-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 122.58 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 370656 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 379.28 MYER SALIT LIMITED-NF 370268 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#PIT 1,119.83 N.S FABRICATING LIMITED 370155 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,130.00 N S M FABRICATING LIMITED 370286 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#211 339.00 NATIONAL LEASING 370462 15-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 1.924.94 NEOPART CANADA INC 370269 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.616.04. NEOPART CANADA INC 370463 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 97.48 NEOPART CANADA INC 370657 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3.639.33 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 370270 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 561.69 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 370658 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.174.44 NEWTON.TOM 370464 15-Jan-2014 GRANT 50 00 NIAGARA AIRBUS 370465 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 282.50 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 370271 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 576.30 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 370659 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,851.22 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 370272 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#289 105.66 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 370273 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#293 357.40 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 370466 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#CEMETERIES 1,273.44 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 370660 22-Jan-2014 VEH ID#535 3,902.28 NIAGARA BLOCK INC 370467 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 33.90 NIAGARA DOOR&HARDWARE 1434220 ONTARIO LIMITED 370274 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 113.00 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 370661 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 2,250 00 NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 370275 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 18,095.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 370743 23-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 180.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 370744 23-Jan-2014 GRANT 39,795 17 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 370152 02-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,162.05 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 370468 15-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7.899.38 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 370469 15-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7.162.05 NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW 370472 15-Jan-2014 SUBSCRIPTION 676.52 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 370663 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 30.000 00 NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM 370276 08-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 45.00 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 370153 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 4,244.00 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 370277 08-Jan-2014 UTILITIES 1,292 83 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 370471 15-Jan-2014 UTILITIES 3,602.97 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 370666 22-Jan-2014 UTILITIES 4.286.46 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 370470 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,300.58 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 370665 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.494.71 NIAGARA PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED 370278 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 53.51 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 08-Jan-2014 NOV SIGNAL BILLING 42,461 03 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 15-Jan-2014 NOV SIGNAL BILLING 27,351.77 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 15-Jan-2014 DEBT 57-2006&60-2006 590,421.89 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 16-Jan-2014 NOV SIGNAL-WEGO 33,482 47 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 17-Jan-2014 OCT-DEC DEVELOPMENT CHGS 1,429,182.24 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 370154 02-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 25.68 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 370279 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#GARAGE 3,206.27 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 370473 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 19.583.78 Page 6 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 370667 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 647.50 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 370745 23-Jan-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 2.000.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 370280 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 50.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING 370281 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#917 w/o 3210 169 50 NIAGARA ROADS SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION 370668 22-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 540.00 NIAGARA SAFETY VILLAGE 370474 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING 4,17200 NIAGARA SHRINE CLUB 370282 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 4,000.00 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 370283 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#571 W/O 3274 2.181.06 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 370669 22-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 1.253.17 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 370284 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 276.85 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 370670 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 110.74 NIAGARA'S OWN LANDSCAPING INC 370664 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.373.00 NICHOLLS MARINE LTD 370285 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#502 1.025.51 NICHOLLS MARINE LTD 370475 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#501 20.882.38 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 370476 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#683 126.00 NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 370671 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 NRFCA 370477 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING&MEMBERSHIP 225.00 OACETT 370672 22-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 233.57 OASIS ORIGINALS 370287 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 596.08 O'CONNOR,PAT 370478 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING 45.00 OLD ST JOHN'S STAMFORD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION 370156 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 375.00 OMERS 370673 22-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE-NF LIBRAF 111.74 OMERS 370674 22-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 11,211 96 OMHRA 370479 15-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 113.00 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 370480 15-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,257.74 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION 370675 22-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 8,922.55 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION 370482 15-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 9.905.58 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 370288 08-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 135.00 ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL 370483 15-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 615.85 ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 370676 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270 00 ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 370677 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 179.68 PAGENET OF CANADA INC 370484 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 16 89 PAOUIN,AMY-JEAN 370678 22-Jan-2014 REFUND 200 00 PARTS SOURCE 370485 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 270 97 PARTS SOURCE 370485 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 129 89 PAT MCANDREWS 370679 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 728.85 PATHSTONE MENTAL HEALTH 370289 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 8,000.00 PATTERSON.KATELYN 370486 15-Jan-2014 GRANT 50 00 PEARSON DUNN INSURANCE 370290 08-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 1,327.45 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 370487 15-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,435.62 PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC. 370681 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 678.00 PENINSULA PURE WATER 370680 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 345 00 PENINSULA TOWING&RECOVERY 370291 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#50 179.67 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 370488 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 66.70 PERFORMANCE CARS 370293 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#50 1,194.57 PERFORMANCE CARS 370490 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#50 268.03 PERFORMANCE CARS 370682 22-Jan-2014 VEH IOU 50 46.51 PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 370292 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#675 256.00 PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 370489 15-Jan-2014 EQUIPMENT 24,92893 PIETRANGELO,DAN 370294 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 PIGEON,ROGER 370295 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 370491 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,796.80 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 370683 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 7.593.60 PISCITELLI,TESSA MARIE 370296 08-Jan-2014 REFUND 75.40 PITNEY WORKS 370492 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 22,60000 PK HUMMINGBIRD STEEL BAND 370493 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 300.00 POTTER.JIM 370158 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 PRAXAIR 370297 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 525.68 PRAXAIR 370684 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 134.74 PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP 370685 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 113.00 PREMIER EQUIPMENT LTD 370686 22-Jan-2014 EQUIPMENT 2.090.50 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 370298 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 122.04 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 370494 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 744 67 PROJECT SHARE 370687 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 24.866 67 PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION(NIAGARA FALLS)LTD 370495 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 26.779.68. PROVINCIAL CONTRACTORS INC 370496 15-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 6,158.50 PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE 370159 02-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 86.356.64 PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE 370299 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 16.136.40 PURE WATER 370300 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 42.25 PURE WATER 370497 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 545.00 PURE WATER 370688 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 10000 PUROLATOR COURIER 370301 08-Jan-2014 COURIER 53.62 PUROLATOR COURIER 370689 22-Jan-2014 COURIER 4.35 R&W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 370503 15-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,558.32 Page 7 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 370308 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,186.38 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 370693 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,180.79 R W HAMILTON LTD 370309 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 9844 R W HAMILTON LTD 370502 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 344.45 R W HAMILTON LTD 370695 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 58.41 R W HAMILTON LTD 370695 22-Jan-2014 VEH ID#404 13,396.62 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 370161 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 514.95 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 370302 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 129.39 RAPLEY,DAVE 370303 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 370162 02-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 1,454.22 REALTAX INC 370163 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,000.05 REALTAX INC 370304 08-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 723.20 REALTAX INC 370498 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 875.75 REALTAX INC 370498 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1,751.50 REALTAX INC 370690 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1,960.55 RECEIVER GENERAL 370164 02-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 563,862.24 RECEIVER GENERAL 370499 15-Jan-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 559,616.96 RED ROOF RETREAT 370305 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 4,300.00 REGIONAL COATING SOLUTIONS INC. 370691 22-Jan-2014 VEH ID#87 665.57 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 370500 15-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 1,100.00 REGIONAL WATERPROOFING&EXCAVATING 370306 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900.00 RENASCENT 370501 15-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,000.00 RESEARCH&PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL 370692 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 293.80 REV PUBLISHING INC. 370307 08-Jan-2014 SUBSCRIPTION 565.00 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 370694 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1,506.89 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 370694 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 1,440.10 ROYAL BANK 370559 17-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,395.50 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 370504 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,766.46 SACCO,DOLORES 370505 15-Jan-2014 PETTY CASH 300.17 SACCO,DOLORES 370696 22-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 29.16 SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 370310 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,640.88 SAINT MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 370697 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 370506 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 565.00 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 370698 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 197.75 SCOTT,CHRIS 370507 15-Jan-2014 REFUND 50.00 SEASON GROUP CORPORATION 370508 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 30,948.44 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 370165 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 428.29 SEAWAY HOSE&HYDRAULICS LTD 370509 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 102.49 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 370699 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 881.40 SETON 370311 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 691.50 SHOP INDUSTRIAL 370312 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#290 219.67 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL INC 370511 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 124.30 SIMCOE STREET SCHOOL 370700 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 SIMPLEX GRINNELL 370512 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 502.29 SIMPLISTIC LINES INC 370313 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,060.59 SIX PAYMENT SERVICES(USA)CORP 370701 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 100.00 SLINN,MARK 370166 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 370513 15-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 288.15 SOCAN 370314 08-Jan-2014 SUBSCRIPTION 1,139.41 SOCAN 370514 15-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 138.99 SOCIETY OF PUBLIC INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS OF ONTARIC 370703 22-Jan-2014 MEMBERSHIP 200.00 SONIC INTERPRISES 370315 08-Jan-2014 REFUND 250.00 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 370318 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#459 2,746.03 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 370517 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#80 212.19 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 370706 22-Jan-2014 VEH ID#80 43.08 ST CATHARINES TRANSIT COMMISSION 370705 22-Jan-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 4,455.00 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 370708 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 2,741.67 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 370709 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 33,202.33 ST PAUL CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL 370711 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH 370321 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 40.00 STAMFORD COLLEGIATE SECONDARY SCHOOL 370704 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 370515 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 32.27 STAR COLLISION SERVICE 370317 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#136 2,994.73 STAR COLLISION SERVICE 370516 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#52 140.12 STEED&EVANS LIMITED 370707 22-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,150.38 STINSON EQUIPMENT LIMITED 370319 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,734.95 STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 370518 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 102.81 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 370519 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 180.80 STORAGE NIAGARA 370710 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 96.05 STRANGES,TOM 370320 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 370520 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 706.25 STUART,DAVE 370322 08-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 104.22 STUART,DAVE 370712 22-Jan-2014 PETTY CASH 760.16 SUN LIFE WIRE 02-Jan-2014 JAN PREMIUMS 337,142.42 Page 8 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 370523 15-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 1.304 47 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 370715 22-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 5.148.90 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 370167 02-Jan-2014 FUEL 34.530.77 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 370323 08-Jan-2014 FUEL 23,919 02 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 370521 15-Jan-2014 FUEL 63,453 20 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 370522 15-Jan-2014 FUEL 2,006.21 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 370713 22-Jan-2014 FUEL 47,130 97 SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD 370325 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 198.57 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 370326 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 128.26 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 370525 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 128.26 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 370717 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 103.96 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 370324 08-Jan-2014 FUEL 29 67 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 370524 15-Jan-2014 FUEL 3,106 03 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 370716 22-Jan-2014 FUEL 29.67 SUSIN,JAMES 370526 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 SYLOGIST LTD 370527 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 32,716.16 SYMPOSIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC 370528 15-Jan-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 24.323 25 TAB 370327 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 298.35 TALK WIRELESS INC 370328 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 3.714.31 TALK WIRELESS INC 370529 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#299&185 4.200.19 TALK WIRELESS INC 370718 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 338.83 TARDIF,MARK 370530 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 TATE.AARON 370531 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 TAXITAB 370532 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 4.096.09 TAYLORS WATER SERVICE 370719 22 Jan 2014 SERVICES 330.00 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 370170 02-Jan-2014 SERVICES 404.54 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 370533 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 4.062.92 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 370720 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 111.87 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 370721 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 13,000.17 THE HIT MEN BRASS BAND US DRAFT 02-Jan-2014 SANTA PARADE DEPOSIT 500.00 THE SENIORS REVIEW 370510 15-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 536.75 THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 370329 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,905.02 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 370330 08-Jan-2014 SERVICES 657.66 TIKKY.MARIANNE 370746 23-Jan-2014 PETTY CASH 143.67 TIKKY.MARIANNE 370723 22-Jan-2014 PETTY CASH 52.50 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 370535 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 182.63 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 370724 22-Jan-2014 TRAINING 780.50 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 370536 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 47.29 TOROMONT 370332 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#215 7.558.03 TOROMONT 370537 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#205 4.570.87 TOROMONT 370725 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,365.04 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 370333 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 337.87 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 370334 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 342.89 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 370538 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 842.08 TRAVERS,MARK 370336 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 198.26 TUDINI,SELENE 370539 15-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 36.82 TWARDAWSKY.NICK 370337 08-Jan-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 44.28 UBU VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 370726 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1.483 13 UNITED WAY 370338 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 906 00 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 370540 15-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 5.287 04 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 370727 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 46.852.06 UPS STORE 370339 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 372.87 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 370541 15-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,172.48 VADIM COMPUTER MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD 370171 02-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 3.658.38 VADIM COMPUTER MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD 370542 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING 1.248.79 VAIL,TIM 370543 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING 45.00 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 370728 22-Jan-2014 VEH ID#VARIOUS 2.507 81 VAN ROUTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 370544 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 102 20 VANCOR SUPPLY 370729 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,007.28 VERTICAL START-UP COMMISSIONING 370545 15-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 6,215.00 VERTICAL START-UP COMMISSIONING 370730 22-Jan-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2.700.70 VIKING CIVES LTD 370340 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#681 2.333.04 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 370546 15-Jan-2014 VEH ID#214 1.143 82 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 370547 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 3,254.06 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 370549 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 530.58 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 370732 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 53.11 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 370548 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 4.568.60 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 370731 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 9,921 17 WALKER FAMILY CANCER CENTRE 370341 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 4.612.00 WARM 370342 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 5,20000 WASTE MANAGEMENT 370733 22-Jan-2014 SERVICES 87.61 WASTE MANAGEMENT 370550 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 88.03 WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 370343 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 593.25 WELLAND PLUMBING LIMITED 370344 08-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 90000 Page 9 of 9 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount WELMAR RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS 370734 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 639.79 WESTLANE SECONDARY SCHOOL 370735 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 270.00 WILCOX BODIES LTD 370345 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#198 412 45 WILLETT,WAYNE 370552 15-Jan-2014 TRAINING 50.00 WILSON,ALBERT 370551 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 30.00 WIMBUSH,ROB 370346 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 370736 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 28,500.00 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 370347 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 1,386.78 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA 370348 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 4.650.00 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 370737 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 1.612 50 WORK AUTHORITY 370349 08-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 300.00 WORK AUTHORITY 370553 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 724.85 WORK AUTHORITY 370738 22-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 370172 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 339.00 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 370350 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#288 10,503.66 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 370554 15-Jan-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 115,564.78 WSIB 370351 08-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 28,094.82 WSIB 370739 22-Jan-2014 REMITTANCE 29,459.58 WYLIE.BRENDA 370352 08-Jan-2014 PETTY CASH 467.74- WYLIE,BRENDA 370740 22-Jan-2014 PETTY CASH 625.77 YARNELL OVERHEAD DOORS LTD 370555 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 168.37 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 370556 15-Jan-2014 ADVERTISING 173.91 YMCA 370557 15-Jan-2014 SERVICES 5.345.00 YOUNG CARERS INITIATIVE 370354 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 1.250.00 YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD 370173 02-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 5.162.48 YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD 370558 15-Jan-2014 MATERIALS 11.16 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 370355 08-Jan-2014 DONATION 2.500.00 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 370741 22-Jan-2014 GRANT 4.277 75 ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 370356 08-Jan-2014 VEH ID#917 878.82 Total 7,702,402.11 PBD-2014-14 Niagarafalls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-14 CB&FIG-2013-004 Commercial Building Improvement Grant Application Extension Request 4238-4240 Bridge Street Applicant: Angel Lodge Inc. (Amynah Hirani, President) RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the extension of approval for Commercial Building Improvement Grant Application CB&FIG-2013-004 (4238-4240 Bridge Street) to May 30, 2015. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application can be supported for the following reasons: • the application was supported in 2013 for the installation of a sprinkler system in the building as the funding will assist in improving the safety of the building; and • the extension of the approval for 1 year will allow the new owner some time to arrange for financing of the sprinkler system. BACKGROUND In May of 2013, City Council approved an application for funding under the Commercial Building Improvement Grant Program in the amount of $10,000 for the installation of a sprinkler system at 4238-4240 Bridge Street. The approval for CB&FIG-2013-004 is set to expire in May 2014. The property, which now houses a paint ball facility and 18 residential units, has recently been sold and the new owner has requested an extension to the approval of the grant. The extension would provide the new owners some additional needed time to arrange finances for the installment of the sprinkler system, estimated at approximately at $35,000. The installation of the sprinkler system is not a requirement of the City. February 11, 2014 -2 - PBD-2014-14 The Grant Incentive Programs under the CIP were intended to assist in the rehabilitation and renovation of the Downtown in a timely fashion and included an expiration deadline of 1 year from the date of approval. In this way funds allocated by the City for improvements can be put into action in the short term where needed rather than be tied up for unspecified amounts of time. The requested extension illustrates a commitment by the new property owner to continue to improve the structure even though the recent purchase of the property has not left them in the financial position of installing the sprinkler system before May of this year. In consideration of this, Planning staff can support an extension of one year to May 30, 2015. If further time is needed by the new owner, a new application can be made after May 2015, subject to the availability of funds by the City without additional cost to the owner since there is no fee for Grant Incentive Program applications. All of the requirements of the incentive program including the requirement for permits and an agreement must be satisfied as per the original approval. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The extension of the approved grant will have no further financial implications on the unencumbered balance for the Downtown CIP Special Reserve. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of the application will satisfy Council's strategic priority by implementing the financial incentive programs within the Downtown CIP and will assist in the ongoing revitalization of the Downtown area. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 - Location Map of the subject property Recommended by: � � �� ic'� Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development IRespectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:mb Attach S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-14, CB&FIG-2013-004,4238-4240 Bridge Stwpd February 11, 2014 -3 - PBD-2014-14 APPENDIX 1 a ' . . . . . . . • O •s n r •....Q as 9, „ER RD h RIVER RC �J./, j..--..”' qy b3I;y ■ G I- t �c I u z z - OK W L ' • - ERIE a. ERIE AV EERIE a'. ERIE Ai i t v_ ✓ Z - - W a u a _ : " - .- 1- .4_�. W ■ a � �. _. r �: I i.. - ' ■ .1 __.I r z 4.- 11 -sr - Y. ::J ! 4 I L.,a --� - ,.J a _. , A r fi I Qtr y ir i a. _ _ L CC r N •� - 7 - r,f� R&C-2014-01 Niagaraaags February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2014-01 Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association Agreement RECOMMENDATION That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act on the behalf of the City to execute the Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association license agreement for the use of the storage building located at C. W. Palmer Park. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association has requested the opportunity to utilize part of the storage building at C. W. Palmer Memorial Park to store their equipment. In the past, the equipment had been stored at the Optimist Park Youth Building. BACKGROUND Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association utilized the ball diamonds and storage facility at Optimist Park. With the removal of the ball diamonds at Optimist Park the organization will be allocated diamonds at C.W. Palmer Memorial Park and at the Patrick Cummings Memorial Sport Complex. C. W. Palmer Memorial Park storage facility was utilized by an adult slo-pitch league from 2000 - 2005 at no cost. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE At the present time, the storage building at C.W. Palmer Memorial Park is vacant. The use of the building permits the Association to store its equipment at no cost compared to paying for a storage facility. The City's practice has been to charge no fee for such licensing agreements when the would be licencee is a local non-profit sports organization. The PRC Strategic Plan Update (2013) recommended additional ball diamonds and an outdoor building with storage be built in the next five years at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sport Complex. The plan is to have the new diamonds and facility built by the 2019 spring/summer ball season. February 11, 2014 - 2 - R&C-2014-01 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The five year agreement commenced November 15, 2013 to November 14, 2018. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposed Agreement is in keeping with Council's commitment to financial sustainability, customer service excellence, organizational efficiency and effectiveness, and the creation of a well planned City. Recommended by: K /i` 6LCLc"/ C ��c(of Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation & Culture Respectfully submitted: 1%4AI° Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer TS-2014-06 Niagarafalls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2014-06 Carlton Avenue - Parking Review RECOMMENDATION That the existing "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction on the west side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and a point 54 metres north of Culp Street is replaced with a "No Parking Except by Permit" restriction. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The existing "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction was established when the Boys and Girls Club was operating at 6681 Culp Street. Now that the former building has been demolished and housing is proposed for the remnant lands, the disabled parking zone is no longer required. BACKGROUND Carlton Avenue is a 7.5 metre wide local roadway. It consists of an asphalt boulevard and concrete sidewalks on both sides. In November 2008 a "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction was installed on the west side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and a point 54 metres north of Culp Street when the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara occupied the lands on the northwest corner of Carlton Avenue and Culp Street. The remainder of the west side is restricted to parking except by permit, allowing local residents in possession of a parking permit to park on the roadway. A permit parking restriction also encompasses the entire east side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and Barker Street. The existing "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction was installed as a result of a request by the Boys and Girls Club administrator to accommodate persons with disabilities close to their entrance. The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara closed the facility located on Carlton Avenue in 2011, shifting operations to the newly constructed facility located on McLeod Road. The area is being redeveloped with low density residential dwellings. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The relocation of the Boys and Girls Club facility from Carlton Avenue to McLeod Road removes the need for the "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction. The change February 11, 2014 -2- TS-2014-06 in parking control will increase the on-street parking capacity for local residents. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The modification of the signs will be carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and material cost has been accounted for in the 2014 General Purposes Budget. The estimated cost to replace the signs is approximately $150. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Study Area drawing. Recommended by: /( v — - Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: 42 v K n Todd, Chief Administrative Officer , 11111 • r • - 4 � 4 ' 1 _ .� � ea 1 t' • p • tail 0 V e - - . I Former Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Facility 1. I ' asi. M•!•. •1. p• ^ I «. vas rU� 0 f3:1241 P _ �a g ...1 . $ , � a _ : .� Princess Margaret 'r A.G. Bridge Park Elementary School _St TS-2014-06 Existing No Parking Except by Permit 3 Carlton Avenue Existing No Parking, Except by Disabled Permit 1\iagarafails Parking Review to be replaced with No Parking Except by Permit NORTH }c TO 3'RIF firs, TS-2014-10 Niagarafalls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2014-10 Dorchester Road & Morrison Street Turn Restrictions at Optimist Square RECOMMENDATION That left turns prohibitions are established for the Dorchester Road access and the eastern Morrison Street access into and out of the Optimist Square. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Left turn prohibitions are warranted at the Optimist Square into and out of the Dorchester Road access and the eastern Morrison Street access. The same restriction is in place for the Zehr's driveway on the west side of Dorchester Road, south of Morrison Street. BACKGROUND Site plan approval was recently granted to allow for the construction of a commercial plaza on the northwest corner of Dorchester Road and Morrison Street. Three accesses are proposed to the development - one on Dorchester Road and two on Morrison Street. During the site plan process, Transportation Staff identified that the proposed Dorchester Road access and the eastern Morrison Street access had to be limited to right-in-right-out movements, given their proximity to the signalized intersection. The developer incorporated this condition into the site design by including an island at both accesses. The western Morrison Street driveway will allow for all movements. This driveway is directly opposite the Adam's Centre access near the Boston Pizza. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Although the design of the channelized triangular islands will clearly discourage left turn movements, drivers may attempt to carry out left turns as centre medians do not exist along Morrison Street and Dorchester Road adjacent to these driveways. Turn prohibitions can only be enforced when regulatory signs as prescribed by the Highway Traffic Act are present. Accordingly, Staff is recommending that left turn prohibition signs along with strategically placed "Do Not Enter" and "$85.00 Fine" signs be installed at the two aforementioned accesses. February 11, 2014 -2- TS-2014-10 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The installation of the signs is to be carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and material cost has been paid for by the developer. The estimated cost to install the signs is approximately $2500. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Study Area drawing. Recommended by: /1 1� 1. P/ Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: / Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer ,; peon{ as;seg3Joa a Q z x. _ — ter - .. �,.,�.. 1,6 -E z =: r P A s _ ‘;i min _ y «8 ) . N 4a S a\ A Ar a 9 1 �• 4' .. .__ --... * al, rte♦ ° •_ , obit." •• •• M� w• `4- L M Cll co 05 /� �- r 0 Cn (n C S •L• p L -1-44 L O fA .. L ++= C ,s k o Q�,� / y ,L a . . i i 3 + 'r . L3 VI a--1 - (0 C N fn O O • 0 0 I j ,1 — j z u),_}. O D y . } N L L 0+ A ch C a--1w .� H O H Qii-I--1 f, • , . E pc Q ° Z MW-2014-07 Niagarra&alls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2014-07 Appointment of Engineer Under the Drainage Act Spriet & Associates St. John's Marsh Drain Project RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the appointment of Spriet Associates as the Drainage Engineer for the St. John's Marsh Drain Project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Niagara Falls has been petitioned by the Town of Fort Erie to be the initiating municipality to provide an outlet for a roadway within their jurisdiction which is the St. John's Marsh Drain tributary area in Niagara Falls. Pursuant to Section 8 of the Drainage Act, the City shall by by-law or resolution appoint an engineer to make an examination of the site. BACKGROUND Willow Road, which is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Fort Erie, also represents the municipal boundary between Fort Erie and Niagara Falls. The existing watercourse flows north easterly from Fort Erie into Niagara Falls and outlets into St. John's Marsh Drain headwaters. St. Johns Marsh Drain was initially constructed in 1948 by the Town of Willoughby (Niagara Falls) in partnership withe the Town of Bertie (Fort Erie) and has had minimal maintenance over the years. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE With this petition the Town of Fort Erie is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to investigate the requirement for the improvement of the St. John's Marsh Drain which affects Willow Road drainage. Once drains are established, it is incumbent on the local municipality to complete regular maintenance that ensures it performs as expected. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS All project costs levied to the City will be included in our assessment schedule forms as part of the Drainage Engineers Report. Costs assessed to the landowners for benefit and outlet will be invoiced to the residents once construction is completed. Since there are no City of Niagara Falls road allowances benefiting from the project, there will be no assessments levied to the City. February 11, 2014 -2 - MW-2014-07 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's strategic priorities to establish infrastructure investment opportunities and to strengthen and promote economic development within the city including alternative service delivery models. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: f)11_44 j Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Rick Volpini MW-2014-07-Attachment#1 gq IR t- F \ I 1 e it - - 11,1 1I 7 I I di\\/tl t:l i . W yys 3 Qxdi mos ill VON 700.93" / F i _ 5010 N00 I a / i – � ...CO a a ,��' I s S' I 1- < _ , fa �ti c av0 OYOY 1Y0 .:^ r I ' C] ir— I Y 101 f 101 L 101 I -, ; _ i`- // (4 t.- I e + ° //// i S ( I le I. § I I / /'/ ,., \r __- .. CVOS 36MM H b Si 101 j tI A S x` l \\ ' stl mOtl dd:* 1 NIYNa usa1R N. - o .� x .. '\': ' V lX_ Nx°1T1°4` \ _� v \ s \ 9 -. i e R^. pa,olw 113aJ kr m \`` } abu tl g -I a, lol c 101 L 10 1 1 ; I I 8 _y \ I h ay. ar0 lanwcs 1 T S awe , 1 \ a, . MOO 1130=0ww - 3 - - 1 - —_- vv �° 1 1' • \ 111 lua■1u r = qq� F C , 1 3 E 1 arou 35oWww ,� r OTC 2S~ I` 1 .+ g Prot �' 1 1 MW-2014-08 Niagarafalls February 11, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2014-08 Emergency Repairs - Contract Award Buttrey Street Sewer Outfall RECOMMENDATION 1 . That Council approve the expenditure to complete the emergency repairs to the Buttrey Street Sewer Outfall and find the expenditures from a pre-approval of the 2014 capital funding from the wastewater utility budget. 2. That the contract be awarded to the best qualified firm based on the prescribed evaluation criteria. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documentation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Last Fall, Municipal Works staff informed Council of the need to commence engineering investigations to remediate significant damage to the Buttrey Street Sewer Outfall and engaged the services of Hatch Mott MacDonald to complete the design phase. This work is now complete and the necessary repairs have been estimated to cost between $300,000 to $500,000 depending on the weather conditions. This work needs to be done in the area of the Niagara Parks Commission's White Water Walk Attraction, which is closed for the season but is scheduled for re-opening Easter weekend. As a result the City's contract needs to be completed by April 4, 2014 as the NPC requires two weeks to complete rock scaling and boardwalk restoration before re-opening the attraction to the public. Municipal Works staff are working on a fast track schedule and in order to provide the contractor with a five week construction window. The contract award process needs to be shortened. Staff are seeking authorization to; 1. Seek pre-approval of this Capital Project up to a maximum limit of $500,000. 2. Authorize staff to issue, award and initiate the construction contract with the successful contractor having met the prescribed qualifications criteria as evaluated by the project team. 3. Execute the necessary contract documentation. February 11, 2014 -2 - MW-2014-08 Staff have been working cooperatively with NPC staff to complete the emergency repairs in a timely manner. There will, however be some disruption to the WEGO service and access restrictions to the properties in the immediate area including detours and temporary closures on River Road during this period. BACKGROUND At its meeting on November 26, 2013, City Council adopted the recommendations set out in report MW-2013-59 (see attachment 1). Through the investigations completed by the consulting engineer, Hatch Mott Macdonald, it was determined that the outfall required urgent attention due to the volume of water expected to be discharged during wet weather storm events and the safe operation of the boardwalk which traverses the outfall structure. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The available construction window creates a challenge from the perspective of timing and funding. Approval of the City's Capital Budget is not expected until later this Spring. Pre-approval of this spending (up to a maximum of $500,000) is manageable, given the emergency nature of this work. The construction schedule is necessary to minimize the impact on businesses in this area, including the White Water Walk attraction. Staff will be co- ordinating detour routes, business signage and transit changes as soon as possible. While the project is expected to be completed within a five week period, it will be challenging to mitigate the impacts of weather especially at this time of year. The construction contract will include penalties (liquidated damages) for work completed after the April 4, 2014 deadline. Since time is of the essence, it is critical that the contractor selected has the resources (i.e. manpower and equipment) and experience to work on this type of project. For this reason staff are requesting that price be only one of the criteria used to select the successful bidder. The tender process to be followed will use an evaluation based on the following criteria; Price (30%) Delivery (20%) Qualifications/Experience of Staff (30%) Health & Safety Standards (10%) Subcontractor Experience (10%) February 11, 2014 -3 - MW-2014-08 The project schedule is tentatively set out as follows: February 11, 2014 Council Pre-Approval/Tender will be issured February 14, 2014 Mandatory Site Inspection Meeting February 25, 2014 Tender Close/Evaluation/Award March 3, 2014 Commence Construction April 4, 2014 Complete Construction FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This project was intended to be considered as part of the 2014 Capital Budget deliberations, however, given the urgent nature of the project the funding should be committed at the actual tendered amount up to $500,000. If the tendered prices received exceed this amount an additional report will be brought back to Council for their consideration. Attached is the Capital Project Budget Worksheet for the construction work with funding provided from the 2014 capital funding in the wastewater budget. It is acknowledged that the City's Purchasing Policy has been slightly modified to emphasize the importance of relevant project experience and available resources. While the tender price is a significant factor, it is more important that the impact of this construction on the affected area businesses is mitigated by selecting the most capable Contractor. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This recommendation is consistent with Council's commitment to achieving infrastructure sustainability. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. MW-2013-59, November 26, 2013 2. 2014 Capital Budget Worksheet -- t,/\; ' Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works I Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman Capital Budget Worksheet 2014 Department Municipal Works Priority(1-3) C Project Name Buttrey Street Storm Duffel!Repair Included in 10 year Project I.D.# Capital Plan(y/n) Project Description Repair work to the Buttrey Street storm outfall that was damaged during the large storm events in 2013 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Opening Balance-Jan 01 (surplus)/deficit - 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 EXPENDITURES Engineenng Fees/Design/Studies Land/Building/Furniture/ Equipment Construction Roads Storm Sewers 500,000 Water Sanitary Sewers Siteworl Landscaping Contingency Other Interest Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES 500,000 - - - - FUNDING SOURCES Special Purpose Reserves Capital Holding Reserve Reserve Fund Transfer from Operating Development Charges Debentures Land Sale Proceeds Provincial/Federal Grants External Contnbutions Interest Earned Other TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES - - - - - Closing Balance-Dec 31 (surplus)Ideficit 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 MW-2013-59 NiagaraJalls November 26, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario rhe reCCro;'le -i3riofl S: SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works a_:,: _c SUBJECT: MW-2013-59 Emergency Repairs Buttrey Street Sewer Outfall RECOMMENDATION 1 . That Council retain Hatch Mott MacDonald as the consultant for this project to complete the engineering investigation and design of the emergency repairs to the Buttrey Street Storm Outfall, and further 2. That Council approve adding this project to the 2013 Capital Program and amend the previously approved Capital Budget. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On October 21, 2013, City staff were contacted by the Parks Commission and were informed that there had been significant damage to a storm sewer outfall at the bottom of the gorge near Buttrey Street. It is believed that this damaged occurred during the storm events in July and August 2013. On October 25, 2013, City and Parks Commission staff conducted a site visit to assess the damage to the storm sewer outfall. Upon review, it was found that the structural integrity of the outfall has been significantly compromised. The damage that has occurred is concerning as the board walk for the White Water Walk passes directly over this outfall and uses the top of the structure to support the board walk. Temporary measures have been taken to ensure the board walk is structurally stable. City staff are looking to engage the services of Hatch Mott MacDonald to investigate the cause of the damage and find a solution. The purpose of this report is to commence the engineering design immediately so that remedial repairs or replacement of this outlet structure can be tendered and completed before the re-opening of the attraction in the Spring of 2014. The design work outlined in this report is an addition to the 2013 Capital Budget with funding of$90,000 provided from the Sewer Capital Reserve account. November 26, 2013 -2 - MW-2013-59 BACKGROUND The original storm outfall was constructed in the 1920's and was designed as a sewer outlet to the Niagara River. This outfall drained the area of Niagara Falls known as Silver Town. Over the years as the sewer network was separated and expanded additional connections have been made to the outfall. In its current configuration, the outfall still drains Silver Town and is the overflow for both the Muddy Run pumping station and the High Rate Treatment Facility. On October 21, 2013, City staff were contacted by the Parks Commission and were informed that there had been significant damage to a storm sewer outfall at the bottom of the gorge near Buttrey Street. It is believed that this damaged occurred during the storm events in July and August 2013. On October 25, 2013, City and Parks Commission staff conducted a site visit to assess the damage to the storm sewer outfall. Upon review, it was found that the structural integrity of the outfall has been significantly compromised. The top of the structure and the north wall have been sheared from the base and displaced approximately 0.45m north. This can be seen in Figures 1.0 and 2.0. "r p-' • f9 .' " 1 Figure 1.0 -.a 4. r � Top of the Structure Its,siM9N. ` v S GI ,, •,t7 + 1 S .r {. { V November 26, 2013 -3 - MW-2013-59 t - • '. .t 4 Figure 2.0 .1--'et rx !,: North Side of the Structure f R ' se. • Given the extent of the damage and the difficulty of working down in the gorge, City staff consulted with Hatch Mott MacDonald to complete a field review and provide a proposal outlining the scope and schedule for the repair work. City, Parks Commission and Hatt Mott MacDonald staff, conducted a second site visit on November 8, 2013. During this visit it was determined that along with being displaced, there has also been significant structural damage to the north side of the structure. This can be seen in Figures 3.0 and 4.0. oh, rt ,, Figure 3.0 -, North Side i Structural Damage , November 26, 2013 -4- MW-2013-59 "i 4 u Figure 4.0 North Side ' k Structural a .,� Damage t w During this site visit, it was noted that the outfall has been modified since its original construction. At some point, a chamber was added to the end of the outfall to direct the flows underground to the river. It is believed this was done to keep any of the sewer debris/odour out of the site of the public visiting the White Water Walk. This can be seen in Figure 5.0. j Al , # r .�q, ca.I. TO. -. ,. -le- '�.,Al A/ - . -r \� Original Outfall New Structure Chamber 0 ,4 - :f Figure 5.0 Existing Outfall and New Chamber November 26, 2013 -5 - MW-2013-59 It is believed that during the large storm events in July and August 2013, there were extremely high flows in the sewer outfall. This was due to a combination of storm flows from Silver Town and the overflow from the Muddy Run pump station and the High Rate Treatment Facility. The new chamber that was added to the outfall would have restricted the flow, causing the system to back up. There are two possible causes that will be investigated to determine if they contributed to the damage done to the outfall. The first possible cause is, air became trapped in the sewer system and was put under extreme pressure due to the large flows. The structure was not able to withstand the increasing pressures and the resulting structural damage occurred. The second possibility, is that the damage was caused by the immense pressure created when the storm water backed up the vertical shaft of the outfall (approximately 80 m). The structure was not able to withstand the increasing pressure and the resulting structural damage occurred. In its current condition the outfall is not structurally sound and does not convey water as it was intended. Should another large storm event occur, further damage will be done which may result in a catastrophic structural failure of the outfall. A structural failure of the outfall structure will result in structural damage to the board walk above. If this was to occur while the White Water Walk was in operation, there could be injury to the public. The timeline for this project has been accelerated due to the outfall's location under the board walk. Hatch Mott MacDonald is looking at a two phase approach. Emergency repairs will be completed early in 2014 to make the outfall safe. This will allow the White Water Walk to open in spring 2014. The permanent solution will be designed in 2014 and constructed between November 2014 and April 2015. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The City of Niagara Falls does not have a Structural Engineer in their current staff complement. The outfall is located on the slope of the gorge between the vertical face and the river. The area is very rocky and covered with trees, making the working conditions extremely difficult. Special consideration will have to be given to the constructability of any proposed solutions. The window of time to complete the design and implementation of the repairs is very limited and requires immediate action to meet the April 2014 deadline. It is for these reasons that City staff are recommending retaining Hatch Mott MacDonald as the consultant for this project. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This project is required due to an in year incident that was not foreseen at the time that the 2013 capital budget was approved. Hatch Mott MacDonald has submitted a proposal for $90,000 for the review and design of this project. Attached is a capital Project Budget November 26, 2013 -6 - MW-2013-59 Sheet for the design work. Staff recommend the expenditure be funded by the Capital reserve for sewers. Once the design work is completed, the construction phase of the project will be considered during the 2014 Capital Budget deliberations. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure sustainability. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. 2013 Capital Budget Sheet - Buttrey Street Sewer Outfall Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: _ Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Anders/Geoff Holman CO a co F - 1 CITY UC I IPlir CANADA - NIAGARA cb, THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2014 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Limited Parking, Parking Meter Zones) The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: 1. By-law No. 89-2000, as amended, is hereby further amended: (1) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule E thereto the following items: LIMITED PARKING COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS MAXIMUM PERIOD PERMITTED Bridgewater Street Northwest A point 28 metres southwest 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 hours of Cummington Square West Monday to Friday and Laura Secord Place No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking Laura Secord Place Southwest A point 10 metres southeast of 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 2 hours Bridgewater Street and Monday to Friday Laura Secord Place No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking -2- (2) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule G thereto the following items: PARKING METER ZONES COLUMN I COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN FEES MAXIMUM DAYS/TIMES Bridgewater St. North Laura Secord PI. and $1.00/1 hour 2 hours 8:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. Cummington Sq. West $0.25/ 15 min Except Sat., Sundays and Holidays Laura Secord PI. West Bridgewater St. and $1.00/1 hour 2 hours 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Main St. $0.25/ 15 min Except Sundays and Holidays This By-law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed. Passed this eleventh day of February, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 11, 2014 Second Reading: February 11, 2014 Third Reading: February 11, 2014 C , i s CITY OF. PIP-.CANADA NIAGARA FALLS. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2014 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Through Highways, Stop Signs at Intersections, Speed Limits On Highways - (Part 2- 60km/h)) The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: 1. By-law No. 89-2000, as amended, is hereby further amended: (1) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule N thereto the following item: THROUGH HIGHWAYS COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 HIGHWAY BETWEEN Kalar Rd. South limit of Brown Rd.to north limit of Chippawa Creek Rd. (2) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule N thereto the following item: THROUGH HIGHWAYS COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 HIGHWAY BETWEEN Heartland Forest Road South limit of Brown Road to north limit of Chippewa Creek Road -2- (3) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule P thereto the following item: STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC Brown Rd. & Kalar Rd. Northbound on Kalar Rd. (4) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule P thereto the following item: STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC Brown Road &Heartland Forest Road Northbound on Heartland Forest Road (5) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule W2 thereto the following item: SPEED LIMITS ON HIGHWAYS - (PART 2 - 60KM/HR) COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 HIGHWAY BETWEEN MAXIMUM SPEED(KM/H) Kalar Road Chippawa Creek Road and McLeod Road 60 (6) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule W2 thereto the following items: SPEED LIMITS ON HIGHWAYS - (PART 2 - 60KM/HR) COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 HIGHWAY BETWEEN MAXIMUM SPEED(KM/H) Kalar Road Brown Road and McLeod Road 60 Heartland Forest Road Brown Road and Chippawa Creek Road 60 This By-law shall come into force when By-law 2014-13 takes effect. Passed this eleventh day of February, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 11, 2014 Second Reading: February 11, 2014 Third Reading: February 11, 2014 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to approve the appointment of Spriet Associates as the Drainage Engineer for the St. John's Marsh Drain Project. WHEREAS s. 8 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17, when the initiating municipality has decided to proceed with the drainage works described in a petition, the council shall by by-law or resolution appoint an engineer; and WHEREAS report MW-2014-07 recommends the appointment of Spriet Associates. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . That Council approve the appointment of Spriet Associates as the Drainage Engineer for the St. John's Marsh Drain Project; and 2. The Drainage Engineer is to make examination of the area requiring drainage as described in the petition and to prepare a report which shall include, (a) plans, profiles and specifications of the drainage works, including a description of the area requiring drainage; (b) an estimate of the total cost thereof; (c) an assessment of the amount or proportion of the cost of the works to be assessed against every parcel of land and road for benefit, outlet liability and injuring liability; (d) allowances, if any, to be paid to the owners of land affected by the drainage works; and (e) such other matters as are provided under the Drainage Act. Passed this eleventh day of February, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 11, 2014. Second Reading: February 11, 2014. Third Reading: February 11, 2014. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to authorize the payment of$7,702,402.11 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 1, 2014 to January 23, 2014. Passed this eleventh day of February 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 11, 2014 Second Reading: February 11, 2014 Third Reading: February 11, 2014 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of February, 2014. 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 11th day of February, 2014 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 eleventh day of February 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 11, 2014 Second Reading: February 11, 2014 Third Reading: February 11, 2014