2003/01/20 REGULAR MEETING
January 20, 2003
PRAYER: Alderman Shirley Fisher
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Planning
amended)
2003.
Meeting of December 9, 2002 (as
and Planning Meeting of January 13,
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a bdef explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
MA YOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
DEPUTATIONS
Villa.qe Chippawa Citizen's Committee
Mr. Don Ede wishes to address Council regarding Cummington Square in
Chippawa.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Chief Administrative Officer will provide an
Environmental Assessment matter.
update on the Main Street
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
Niagara Region Police Association - Re: Waiving of fees - requesting that
Council waive any fees required for ice time for the 49~h Annual International Police
Hockey Toumament.
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Report R-2003-05 - Request to waive fees for the International Police Hockey
Tournament.
RECOMMENDATION: That the/ce rental fees not be waived.
Additional Items for Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
COMMUNITY SERVICES MA TTERS
REPORTS
1. Chief Administrative Officer
2. Chief Administrative Officer
MW-2003-21 - Modifications to S. W.M. Facility,
Larry DeLazzer Park - Orchard Grove
Subdivision.
MW-2003-22, Dedication of a portion of Falls
Avenue to the Region.
BUILDING & BY-LAW SERVICES
1. Chief Administrative Officer
BBS-2003-02, Appointment of Inspectors.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer
F-2003-04, Municipal Accounts.
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MISCELLANEOUS MA TTERS
Chief Administrative Officer
CD-2003-01, Minutes of Council Meeting,
September 10, 2001.
Chief Administrative Officer
L-2003-08, Trinity Park Ministry Centre; Stopping
Up and Closing of part of the Road Allowance
between Township Lots 206 and 207 (not
opened); File No. 1999-110
Chief Administrative Officer
L-2003-12, Housekeeping By-law Amendments
pursuant to the new Municipal Act, 2001.
RA TIFICA TION OF PARKING & TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Alderman Kim Craitor, Chair)
1. Chair, Parking & Traffic Committee
MW-2003-20, Actions Stemming from the
Parking & Traffic Committee Meeting of
January 14, 2003.
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION
OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN
EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME,
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE
REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MW-2003-12 . ALTHEA STREET AT PORTAGE ROAD; INTERSECTION CONTROL
REVIEW;
F-2003-02- COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND;
F-2003-03 - FIDELITY BOND
F-2003-05 - NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION GRANT TO THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS;
L-2003-09 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY; PARTS 1,2,3,4,5, 6 & 7 ON
REFERENCE PLAN 59R-11875, AS PART OF FALLSVIEW A VENUE;
L-2003-10. ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWA Y; PARTS 1 AND 2 ON REFERENCE
PLAN 59R-11888 AS PART OF ELLEN AVENUE; FILE NO.: 2002-553.
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RA TIFICA TION OF COMMITTEE-OF- THE-WHOLE ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
That the Municipality of Niagara Falls does accept the 2003 CRF allocation in
accordance with the statements, terms and conditions required by the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
That the Ontario Energy Board Amendment Act be amended so that the
collection of capital costs related to the connection of electrical services for
new developments be bome entirely by the developers.
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by. laws or amendments to
the by-laws listed for Council consideration.
2003-12
To establish parts 1,2,3,4,5, 6 & 7 on Reference Plan 59R-11875 as a
public highway, to be known as and to form part of Fallsview Avenue.
2003-13
To establish Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 59R-11888 as a public
highway, to be known as and to form part of Ellen Avenue;
2003-14
To authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Beaver
Valley Realty Ltd., respecting Beaver Valley Extension 2 Subdivision.
2003-1.5
To amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Limited Parking, Stop Signs at
Intersections, Yield Signs at Intersections, Heavy Vehicle Restriction)
2003-16
To establish procedures goveming the sale of land by the City of Niagara
Fails.
2003-17
To establish a Committee of the Council to hear certain matters involving
applications for licences for adult entertainment par/ours, body-rub
par/ours and adult stores.
2003-18
To amend By-law No. 2001-001, being a by-law to provide for
appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees.
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2003-19
To amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2003-20
To provide for establishing parking lots in the City of Niagara Falls, and
for regulating, supervising and goveming the parking of vehicles in
various municipal parking facilities thereon and charging a fee for such
parking.
2003-21
To authorize monies for General Purposes. (January 20, 2003)
2003-22
To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held
on the 20th day of January, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS
niagara .region police assoCiation
318 OntadO Street, Unit #7, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 5LB
Tel, 905-988-9700 Fax 905-985,1600
Web Site; www, nrpa, on.ca E-maH:'nrpa~n~pa.on.~a
January 9, 2003
Hayor Wayne Thomson
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls~ Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Sir:.
Re: 49th Annual International Police HOckey.Toumament
Thank you once again for meeting with myself and the organizing committee of the
International Police Hockey Tournament.
! am writing to you az this time to formally request that the City of Niagara Falls
waive any fees required for ice time for this event. In order for you to fully
consider our request, i would like to provide you with some background
information.
Each year, police personnel from across North America congregate to play in the
International Hockey Tournament. The funds raised from this annual event are
designated for local charities.
This year, the Niagara Region Police Association (NRPA) will be hosts to over
i 500 members of the policin, g' profession when the tournament is scheduled in
Niagara on March 5th and 6m.
NRPA members haVe a proud history· of charitable sponsorship throughout the
Niagara Region. Our members have just recently committed to long term financial
support of three worthy charitable cause~:
An ongoing commitment to the Niagara Peninsula Children's
Centre. The Niagara Region Police Association has already donated
over $44,000 to the NPCC.
The NRPA will also be one of the sponsors of the Niagara
Region Children's Safety Village
The NRPA will be providing both volunteers and
financial support for the Summer Rainbow Games, of the
The Ontario Special Olympics in 2005
Our financial commitment to these organizations will amount to over $100,0OO
over the next ten years. This is In addition to fulflllinl~ ongoing requests for regional
community sponsorship donations. NRP^ community sponsorship has amounted
to over $58,000 over the past 8 years.
This year's International Police Hockey Tournament in Niagara will also have direct
economic benefits for the Region, Itself. The members of the Niagara Region Pollce
Association take great pride in our community and we welcome this opportunity to
showcase the Niagara Region to tournament delegates from across Canada and
throughout the United States. We were also delighted by the response we have
received from the organizing committee. They were very Impressed with our locale
and they have advised us that they anticipate holding future tournaments here on a
regular basis.
The 4gth Annual International Police Hockey Tournament will have several direct
benefits for the Niagara Region. We are requesting the co-operation ofthe City of
Niagara Falls to ensure that this event is a success and we are respectfully requesting
a favourable response.
If ] can answer any questions or provide any additional information, please contact
me at the number listed above.
Yours truly,
~e Officer, NRPA
Co-Chair 4~nnual
RF:sim
Police International Hockey Toumament
Community Services Department
Th Air f ..~- . Parks, Recreation & Culture e L; y 0 ~'J~l~, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls lJ~. P.O. Box 1023
Canada ~~Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
T~ web site: www. city. niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-05
Adele Kon
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-05 - Request to Waive Fees for International
Police Hockey Tournament
RECOMMENDATION:
That the ice rental fees not be waived.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Council with additional information concerning
the request from the Niagara Region Police Association to waive the ice rental fee for their three-day
hockey tournament. The 75 hours that they requested have been booked and can be accommodated.
If the approved fee schedule rates were applied to this tournament, the City would generate $8,000
in revenue.
Our existing ice users for the three days in question have been advised that their hours will be
cancelled. Normally, for this time period, the City would generate approximately $2,500 in revenue.
Therefore, if Council waives the full rental rate for this tournament, the arena will experience a loss
of revenue and also lose the opportunity to generate additional reVenue.
The Police Hockey Tournament has also booked ice time in St. Catharines and Fort Erie arenas.
Both municipalities have advised that they are not waiving their ice rental fees.
Staff is not in support of waiving the ice rental fees. However, Council may want to consider
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reducing the rental rate to $2,500 in order to recover the loss in revenue we will experience by
cancelling our existing rental groups to accommodate this tournament.
~~/~Dlrector of Parks, Recreation & Culture
R~pectfully submitted: /
/Chief Administrative Officer
AK/das
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
(905) 356-7521
(905) 356-2354
edujlovi@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-21
Ed Dujlovic
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2003-21 - MOdifications to SWM Facility
Larry DeLazzer Park - Orchard Grove Subdivision
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the modifications to the Storm Water Management (SWM) Facility
at Larry DeLazzer Park as outlined in this report and further that staff be directed to notify local
residents of the changes prior to construction.
BACKGROUND:
In 1996, the City of Niagara Falls entered into a subdivision agreement with Orchard Grove Motel
Limited to develop 250 residential lots in seven separate stages on the east side of Kalar Road
between Lundy's Lane and Beaverdams Road.
One of the many conditions of approval included the construction of a storm water collection system
that would regulate the flow into the receiving natural watercourse (quantity control) and store the
runoff for a period of time to allow suspended silt and surficial contaminants to settle before being
discharged (quality control).
The SWM facility consists of five (5) distinct catchment areas which serve not only the Orchard
Grove Subdivision, but also Orchard Grove Extension (Magnolia Drive) and Recine Court Plans of
Subdivision.
One of the unique features of this facility is that it was constructed with extensive planting, trees,
footpaths and pedestrian bridges and is utilized as a passive recreation area for the immediate area.
Two of the five catchment areas were constructed with the intention of converting the frozen ponds
into skating areas in the winter months by closing a valve at the outlet and providing access to a
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water supply for flooding the ice surface. These innovative initiatives are reportedly popular play
areas under the right weather conditions, and a portion of the lands were considered to be part of the
developers obligation to provide parkland for the area.
THE PROPOSAL:
Recently, Metro Development submitted an application to develop the vacant lands on the west side
of Kalar Road opposite the SWM/Park facility. This development includes the creation of 97 single
family homes with additional blocks of land reserved for future development. An Environmental
Impact Study prepared by L. Campbell and Associates and a Storm Water Management Study
prepared by R.A. Harrington and Associates Ltd. were completed to satisfy conditions of Draft Plan
approval for this project. These investigations concluded that the storm water collected on this new
site should be directed to three outlets;
i) Lundy's Lane Storm Sewer
ii) Beaverdams Creek
iii) Orchard Grove Storm water Management Facility
The developer's consulting engineer has designed the storm sewers according to the studies;
however, the connection to the Orchard Grove SWM Facility requires the modification and
deepening of one pond and its conversion from a quantity control pond to a quality control pond.
This eliminates the pond's ability to function as a skating area because of its depth and the
introduction of road salt which would prevent ice from forming on rite skating area.
Parks, Recreation and'Culture and Municipal Works staff havemet with the developer to discuss the
impacts and how they might be mitigated under this scenario. In response the developers have
agreed to undertake the following at their expense.
1. Regrading and restoration of the settlement pond (Pond B) including all plant materials,
pathways and sodded areas.
Relocation of the armour stone from the southwest pond (Pond B) to the northeast pond
(Pond A)
3. Installation of chain link fencing as required around the deepened pond area.
4. Modifications to the northeast pond (Pond A) to widen where possible.
5. Installation of"Waming Signs."
6. Installation of a Zum Yard hydrant near the northeast pond (Pond A).
The eStimated cost of these commitments totals $10,000 and staff isrecommending that a letter of
credit in this amount be submitted prior to construction.
Normally, modifications to park land requires notification to the local residents to keep them
informed of these changes (which were not raised during the Public Meeting). Staff is
recommending to circulate notices to the area residents to inform them of these changes. A draft
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notice is attached for your information.
Staff is confident that the proposed SWM system represents the most efficient use of land and
optimizes the existing pond configuration, without compromising the aesthetic features or
recreational use of this facility.
Your consideration of the staff recommendation is appreciated.
Prepared by:
Geo f~Hol(man, C.E.T.
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted:
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal Works
Attach.
S:LREPORTSX2003 ReportshMW-2003-21 - Modifications to SWM Facility.wpd
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
Dear Resident:
Please be advised that The City of Niagara Falls Council has considered a proposal to modify the
storm water management facility located in the La!ry:DeL~z~[:Parkm ~cconunodate the
upgrading of Kalar Road and a new development p~6j'~t kno~iias O'r~hard Grove West
Subdivision.
These modifications will involve the relocation of Some plantings and vegetation to other areas
within the park and the enhancement of.the northeast pond area for better ~winter recreational
opportunities (i.e. Ice Rink).
If you have any technical questions regar~li~gihese modificatioiiS, please' feel free'lo contact
Mr. GeoffHo!man, Manager of Developmen~t at 905-356-7521 extension 4219. An-~y questions
regardihg~euse of ~ei"park c~:be directed to P~ks, Recrea~i0ia & Culture at your ebnvenience.
Th~you for you~:,cooperation;
Yours ti, uly,
Mrs. Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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Canada ~~Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
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MW-2003-22
Ed Dujlovic
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2003-22 - Transfer of a Portion of Falls Avenue
to The Regional Municipality of Niagara
RECOMMENDATION:
I t is recommended that Part 1 on Plan 59R-11871 be transferred to The Regional Municipality of
Niagara.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Roberts Street Gateway Project the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has agreed to
transfer Roberts Street to Stanley Avenue to the entrance of the Rainbow Bridge to The Regional
Municipality of Niagara (Region). During the transfer process it was noted that MTO's jurisdiction
did not extend to the entrance of the bridge. When the bridge was originally constructed, the
Province had jurisdiction over the roadway, as per policy, to the bridge entrance. Over time changes
were made to the Rainbow Bridge Plaza area such that the entrance to the bridge no longer coincided
with the Province's road jurisdiction. At the time of the changes to the Rainbow Bridge Plaza there
should have been changes made to the road jurisdiction to coincided with the Provincial policy.
Although the road is being transferred to the Region, the MTO still has a legal interest in the road
as it is a connecting link to an international bridge and therefore, requests that this section of Falls
Avenue be transferred to the Region.
Accordingly, staff recommends that this part of Falls Avenue-be transferred to the Region.
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Council's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted:
John MacD~ona~td~
~&ninistrative Officer
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Community Services Department
The City of 4B3uilding & By-Law Services
Carla~o_.~.~~~ Nia[~ara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~ web site: www.city,niagarafalls,on,ca
Tel,: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-mail: melb@city.niagarafalls,on.ca
BBS-2003.02
Mel Brown
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal' Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS-2003-02 Appointment of Inspectors
RECOMMENDATION:
That Fred Sacco, Val Boccia . and Luciano Chieca be appointed as Inspectors pursuant to" the
Building Code Act 1992, as amended and that the appointment of Tom Ferguson be cancelled since
he is no longer employed by the City and By-law 9g='gS,3 be amended accordingly.
2002-081,:
BACKGROUND:
Fred Sacco has been hired as a Building Inspector and Val. Boccia and Luciano Chieca have been
hired as Applications Examiners in Building & By-law Services. In order for them to perform their
functions it is necessary to appoint each of them as an Inspector in accordance with the provisions
of the Building Code Act 1992, as amended.
Tom Ferguson, previously appointed, is not employed by the City of Niagara Falls.
Prepared by:
Mel Brown
Director of Building & By-Law Services
Respectfully submitted://~
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Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
(905) 356-7521
(905) 356-2016
kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2003-04
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
F-2003-04 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $2,178,299.01 for the period ending January
20, 2003.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
K. E. Burden
Director of Finance
espectfully submitted:
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John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Corporate Services Department
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4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
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(905) 356-7404
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CD-2003-01
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
CD-2003-01 Minutes of Council Meeting, September 10, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information and consideration of Council.
That the Minutes of September 10, 2001, previously adopted at the October 1, 2001 Council Meeting Under New Business,
dealing with Minor Hockey be amended to reflect the following:
Alderman Art Federow, Chair, Minor Hockey Ad hoc Committee, advised that the Ontario Minor Hockey Association has
completed their report and advised that the ad hoc committee would be reviewing the report.
ORDERED on the motion of alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that the City Solicitor investigate the
legalities of whether the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association could ban individuals from the City-owned facilities.
Carried Unanimously.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 13, 2003 Council Meeting, Alderman Federow asked that the minutes of the September 10,
2001 be amended. Alderman Federow intimated that there was an omission in the minutes pertaining to a
motion made, possibly, by Alderman Volpatti. The nature of the motion was related to Minor Hockey and
a letter sent to Margaret Dunn. Alderman Volpatti did not specifically recall the motion.
The Specifics
The minutes from September 10, 2001, pertaining to Minor Hockey state the following:
Minor Hockey Ad Hoc Committee
Alderman Art Federow, Chair, Minor Hockey Ad hoc Committee, advised that the committee has
completed their report and advised that the ad hoc committee would be inviting all those involved individuals
involved to a meeting scheduled for October.
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I have reviewed the Council tape and can report the following: Alderman Federow, under new business,
reports that the Ontario Minor Hockey Association has completed its report, that the Ad Hoc Committee on
Minor Hockey will review the Provincial report and that there may be future meetings with OMHA,
NFMHA, the O.P.P., Alcohol & Gaming and the Clerk's Department on related matters.
Alderman Puttick speaks at length about the Ad Hoc Committee, difficulty obtaining information, the
response from the O.P.P. related to raffles and the fact that the Ad Hoc Committee's report will be
forthcoming.
He, also, mentions that Butch Sacco, President of the NFMHA has sent "cease and desist" letters to himself,
Bernadette Secco, Margaret Dunn and Paul Shugg. The letters forbid the four from attending any NFMHA
functions or any arena when it is being used by the NFMHA. Alderman Puttick then indicates that he will
make a motion asking the Solicitor to investigate whether the NFMHA can ban the four from public arenas,
especially in light of the fact that the Ad Hoc Committee has authority from Council (his words) to
investigate matters related to Minor Hockey.
The motion is not seconded and the new business moves on to other items. Just before the meeting is to be
adjourned Alderman Volpatti makes a motion that the letter to Margaret Dunn "be referred to Mr. Kallio for
comments regarding the legalities" of Niagara Falls Minor Hockey prohibiting individuals from the City's
arenas. The motion passes, although, it is unclear who seconds the motion.
Adoption of Minutes
It should also be noted that the minutes for the September 10, 2001 meeting were approved at the October
1, 2001 meeting. No Alderman, at that time, requested amendments to the minutes related to the Minor
Hockey item.
Procedure
Rule 47 of Robert's Rules of Order states that minutes "should contain mainly a record of what was done
at the meeting, not what was said by the members." Therefore, the motion of September 10, 2001 should
have been reflected in the minutes.
Can approved minutes be amended further?
Robert's states:
If the existence of an error or material omission in the minutes becomes reasonably established after
approval - even many years later- the minutes can then be corrected by means of the motion to,4mend
Something Previously Adoptet~
There is an error in the minutes related to the Minor Hockey item under new business. The minutes give the
impression that the Ad Hoc Committee on Minor Hockey had completed its report when it was actually the
Ontario Minor Hockey Association's report that was completed at the time of the September 10, 2001
Council meeting.
With regard to the missing motion, it is questionable whether it is a material omission. Although not reported
in the minutes, the attached e-mail from Ray Kallio indicates that he did indeed investigate the matter and
Niagara Falls Minor Hockey was advised that they did not have the authority to ban individuals from the
municipality's facilities.
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CONCLUSION:
There is a minor factual error but, arguably, not a material error in the September 10, 2001 minutes
pertaining to Minor Hockey. Although a motion was not reported, action pertaining to the motion
was undertaken by staff. Robert's Rules does allow for minutes to be re-examined, sometimes years
after the fact, however, caution should be exercised in revisiting past minutes.
Staffis willing to correct the minutes of September 10, 2001 if it is Council's direction.
Recommended by:
Dean Iorfl!a.~
City Clerk
Respectfully submitted:
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Deputy Solicitor General with respect to the government's priorities dealing with crime
prevention and community safety and requested that a resolution of Council be forwarded
to the Provincial government and that the Provincial government be urged to mandate
municipalities to place the same priorities on crime prevention and community safety as
it does on fire prevention and fire safety and that they provide municipalities with the
financial means to do so.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the
Provincial Government be urged to mandate municipalities to place the same priorities on
crime prevention and community safety as it does on fire prevention and fire safety and
that they provide municipalities with the financial means to do so. Carried Unanimously
See Resolution No. 31
ChlDDawa Uon~ 60t~ Anniversary
Alderman Shirley Fisher advised that the Chippawa Uom. would be celebrating their
60~ Anniversary of Community Service on September 29"', 2001 and requested that a
letter of congratulations be forwarded to them.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a
letter of congratulations be fon#arded to the Chippawa Lions on the occasion of their 60=
Anniversary of Community Service. Carried Unanimously.
KISS & RIDE Proaram. Rlvervlew School
Alderman Shirley Fisher advised that the Riverview School KISS & RIDE program
was a very.successful program.
Skunk Problems
Alderman Victor Pletrangelo requested that the Humane Society be contacted to
deal with the skunk problem that Mount Carmel Park-was experiencing.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that
the matter be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously.
Minor Hocke_v Ad Hoc Committee
Alderman Art Federow, Chair, Minor Hockey Ad hoc Committee, advised that the
committee has completed their report and advised that the ad hoc committee would be
inviting all those involved individuals involved to a meeting scheduled for October.
Advance Green Ught~
Alderman Kim Craitor referred to the installation of advance north/south green lights
at Dorchester and McLeod Road and requested that the Region look into the matter.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the
Region be requested to look into installing advance North/South Green Lights at the
· intersection of Dorchester and McLeod Roads. Carried Unanimously.
TWENTY- FOURTH MEETING
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE
Committee Room 1/2
October 1, 20~1
Council mat on Monday, October 1,2001 at 5:15 p.m. in Committee.of-the-Whole.
All members of Council, were present. Alderman Janice Wing presided as Chairman.
Fo~wing consideration of the Items presented, the committee-of-the-Whole rose
to report in open session.
READ AND ADOPTED,
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers
October 1, 2001
council mat on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of
considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. Alderman
Klm Craitor offered the Opening Prayer.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Alderman Orr indicated a conflict of interest on the matter dealing with the
acquisition of the CP/CN railway corridor from the September 19, 2001 Council meeting,
because her employer is involved.
Alderman Ioannoni requested that the Minutes of September 17,2001, be amanded
to reflect her opposition to the motion dealing with the Infrastructure system. '
Alderman Wing requested that the motion from the Minutes of September 17, 2001
dealing with the Infrastructure system be amanded to Indicate that staff be directed to look
toward making the City's infrastructure repairs our number one priority and to direct any
unexpected revenues toward the infrastructure system.
Alderman Federow requested that the Minutes of September 10, 2001 be amended
to reflect his conflicts of interest on Report PD-2001-79 and Report PD-2001-70 were due
to business related matters.
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
Minutes of September 19, 2001 be approved as printed; and that the Minutes of
September 17, 2001, and September 10, 2001 be approved as amended. Carried
Unanimously.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-62, Cheque
No. 262522, because the recipient is his employer;, Cheque No. 262221 because he is the
recipient and on Communication No. 197 because he is employed by the Board.
Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-62, Cheque Nos.
262271 and 262552 because a member of his family is employed bythe Region.
Alderman Hendershot indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-62, Cheque
No. 262604 because the recipient is a member of his extended family.
Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-62, Cheque
No. 262539 and on By-law No. 2001-209, because the recipient is his employer.
Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-62, Cheque Nos.
262296; 262550; 262230; 262376 and 262380, because she is an officer of the
organization involved.
MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS
Letter of Condolence
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a
letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Wayne Ferret, a well-respected
citizen of the community. Carried Unanimously.
Removal of Rail Line Crossi~ & Associated Eau!nment
His Worship Mayor Thomson indicated that due to the pumhase of the CP/CN
rail confdor by the City, would result in the removal of rail line crossings and associated
equipment and suggested that the equipment from the closed crossings be used at the
varfous intersections in our community to reduce costs for these installations and that a
resolution to that effect be forwarded to our local member of Parliament, Mr. Gary Pilllterri,
ORDERED on the motion of AIderman Campbell, seconded by AIderman Volpat8, that due
to the purchase of the purchase of the CP/CN Rail Corridor by the City would result in the
removal of rag line crossings and associated equipment and that the equipment from the
closed crossings be used at the various intersections in our community to reduce costs for
these installations and that a resolution be forwarded to our local Member of Per#emen~
Mr. Gary Pillitteri. Carried Unanimously.
See Resolution No. 33
From:
To:
Date:
· Subject:
"Ray Kallio" <rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca>
<diorfida@city.niagarafalls.on.ca>
1/15/03 1:52PM
Banning People from the Arenas
Dean
Further to our meeting, this will confirm that pursuant to Council's
direction in Sept. 2001 regarding the above, Adele and I met with
representatives of Niagara Falls Minor Hockey and advised them that the
City was responsible for the banning of individuals at City-owned
facilities but that it would consider any request by an organization to
ban a person.
Ray
The City of ~,
Niagara Fallsll~.
Corporate Services Department
Legal Services
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
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(905) 371-2892
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L-2003-08
R. O. Kallio
City Solicitor
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
L-2003-08
Trinity Park Ministry Centre
Stopping Up and Closing.of
Part of the Road Allowance between Township Lots
206 and 207 (not opened)
Our File No. 1999-110
RECOMMENDATION:
That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to stop up and close part of the road
allowance between Township Lots 206 and 207, being Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R-4705,
formerly in the Township of Stamford, now City of Niagara Falls.
That part of the road allowance between Township Lots 206 and 207, being Part 3 on
Reference Plan 59R-4705 be declared surplus and offered for sale to Trinity Park Ministry
Centre and further that Trinity Park Ministry Centre pay for all costs associated with the sale,
including the cost of an appraisal and a notice, which costs will be credited to it on closing.
BACKGROUND:
Part of the road allowance between Township Lots 206 and 207, formerly in the Township of
Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls, being Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R-4705 ("road
allowance") is shown hatched on Appendix "1" attached. The lands are located north of Chippawa
Creek Road, south of Brown Road and west of Kalar Road.
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Trinity Park Ministry Centre ("Trinity") owns the lands both to the west and east of the road
allowance, being parts 2 and 4, on Reference Plan 59R-4705. Trinity has expressed interest in
purChasing Part 3, on Reference Plan 59R-4705 so as to complete the land assembly and incorporate
the road allowance into a proposed resort park.
To facilitate the development of the resort park, Council supported the Official Plan Amendment and
same has since been approved by the Region.
Staffhas no objections to the request by Trinity to purchase the road allowance and concurs that the
land can be stopped up and closed. Staff, however, suggests that the sale of the road allowance be
delayed until such time as the City has assurance that the resort park will proceed to construction.
Transfer will only take place at the time that the Application to Amend the City's Official Plan and
Application to Amend the. City's Zoning By-law have been completed.
Prepared by:
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mary ~orrone
Law/Elerk
Respectfully submitted:
'~h~e ~Aad~'~' salt rdat iv e Officer
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Ray Kalho
City Solicitor
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Legal Services
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city,niagarafalls,on,ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
(905) 356-7521
(905) 371-2892
rkallio@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
L-2003-12
R,O, Kallio
City Solicitor
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re-'
L-2003-12
Housekeeping by-law amendments pursuant to the new
Municipal~4ct, 2001
Our File No. 2003-12
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Sale of Land Procedures By-law and the Adult Businesses Appeals Committee By-law be
amended.
BACKGROUND:
This is a housekeeping report to amend the Sale of Land Procedures By-law and the Adult
Businesses Appeals Committee By-law, so as to reflect the changes required by the new Municipal
Act, 2001 and to be consistent with the Notice Provisions By-law which was passed at the last
Council meeting.
As well, adult entertainment parlours and body-mb parlours are now in one by-law and with the
addition of adult stores, the mandate of the Appeals Committee dealing with body-mb parlour
licensing matters must be expanded.
With the passing of Gary Hendershot, it is recommended that the Appeals Commitee be reduced to
the three existing members, as follows:
Selina Volpatti, Chair
Carolynn Ioannoni
Art Federow
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We are reviewing other by-laws which may be affected by the new Municipal Act, 2001 and will
present them to Council in due course.
Attached hereto as Appendices 1 and 2, are copies of both proposed by-laws.
Re~~ by:
Ray Kallio v
City Solicitor
R.espectfully submitted:
~//~h~l~lorlVla ~acD°nald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Attachments
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Niagara Falls t
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
(905) 356-7521
(905) 356-2354
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MW-2003-20
Ed Dujlovic
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003 -20
Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee
Recommendations - January 14, 2002 Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: That Item #6 be amended to indicate that a 3-way stop be
installed at the intersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent.
l) 89-2000 By-law Updates
It is recommended that the updates to By-law 89-2000 concerning Ontario Avenue, Hiram
Street, Garner Road, Warner Road and Emery Street appearing later on tonight's agenda be
approved.
2) MW-2002-146 - Monthly Lease Parking Rate Adjustment
It is recommended that:
1)
the monthly lease parking rate increase be phased in over a two-year period at
$5.00 per year;
2)
those persons residing in the Downtown wishing to purchase lease parking would
be exempt from this increase; and,
3)
MW-2003-02 - Orchard Grove Residential Area Intersection Control Review
It is recommended that:
1) A stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Beaver Valley Way at
Beaverdams Road;
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2)
A stop sign be installed facing northbound motorists on Spring Blossom Drive at
the west intersection with Harvest Crescent;
3)
A stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Harvest Crescent~ at the
east intersection with Spring Blossom Drive;
4)
A yield sign be installed facing northbound motorists on Foreman Avenue at
Woodsview Crescent;
5)
A yield sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Foreman Avenue at
Harvest Crescent;
6)
A stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Magnolia Drive at Spring
Blossom Drive; and
7)
By-law 89-2000 Schedule "P" be updated to reflect the current traffic control at the
intersection of Beaverdams Road and Magnolia Drive/Rysdale Avenue.
4) MW-2003-08 - Westwood Street Parking Review
It is recommended that:
1)
the existing parking restriction on the south side of Westwood Street from Kalar
Road to Alderbrae Court between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday to
Friday be removed; and,
2)
a parking restriction at all times be implemented on the south side of Westwood
Street between Kalar Road and Lynhurst Drive.
5) MW-2003-09 - Rolling Acres Drive Operations Review
It is recommended that:
l)
an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Rolling Acres Drive and
Waterloo Drive;
2)
the all-way stop control at Rolling Acres Drive and Waterloo Drive (along with
Cambridge Street) be reviewed 6 months after installation;
3)
a solid yellow centre line be painted on Rolling Acres Drive between Cambridge
Street and Thorold Stone Road in the Spring of 2003;
4)
a warning tab with a speed limit of 30 krn/hr be added to a reverse curve warning
sign facing northbound motorists on Rolling Acres Drive north of Thorold Ston.e
Road; and,
5) a reverse curve waming sign and a warning tab with a speed limit of 30 km/hr be
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installed facing southbound motorists on Rolling Acres Drive south of Cambridge
Street; and,
6)
Council send a resolution to the MTO dedicating a left turn lane from Thorold
Stone Road to Rolling Acres Drive and have Staff report back with the number of
accidents along with injuries for this area.
6) MW-2003-10 - Gunning Drive at Mears Crescent - Intersection Control Review
and l~.~afs CresSetS. that a 3-way stop be installed at the intersection of Gunning -
Drive and Mears Crescent.
7) MW-2003-I l - Kalar Road Operations Review
It is recommended that:
8)
9)
1)
the current speed limit be maintained on Kalar Road between Thorold Stone Road
and Montrose Road;
2)
parking be restricted at all times on the east side of Kalar Road from Montrose
Road to a point 40 metres south of Montrose Road; and,
3)
an 80 km/hr speed limit regulatory sign be installed facing southbound motorists
on Kalar Road south of Mount Carmel Boulevard.
City of Niagara Falls 2003 Tax Supported Budget
It is recommended that:
1)
Staff be directed to notify the Parking Committee in a timely manner to discuss the
taking of Parking funds;
2)
the Parking & Traffic Committee be invited to the Corporate Services Committee
meeting when discussing the budget to obtain the Parking & Traffic Committee's
comments.
Municipal Parking Lot #13 - Bank of Montreal Lease
It is recommended that:
1)
the Parking & Traffic Committee receive and file information on Municipal
Parking Lot #13.
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10)
MW-2003-16 - School Crossing Guard Logo/Crest Competition
It is recommended that Report MW-2003-16 be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
The Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee, at its meeting of January 14, 2003, considered the
matters noted and formulated the recommendations above.
City Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted by:
K. Dren
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Alderman Kim Craitor, Chairperson,
Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.dty.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel:
Fax:
E-maih
(9O5) 356-7521
(905) 356-2354
edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-16
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
January 14, 2003
Alderman Klm Craitor, Chairperson
and Members of the Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee,
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2003-16
School Crossing Guard Crest/Logo Competition
Details, Rules and Implementation
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended the this report be received for the information of the Committee.
BACKGROUND:
On November 19, 2002 the Parking and Traffic Committee approved the support of a School
Crossing Guard Crest/Logo competition and approved the recommendation that the City of Niagara
Falls provide the prize money (i.e., personal computer) to be awarded as the grand prize. Council
approved these recommendations on November 25, 2002.
Staff have approached three school boards, the District School Board of Niagara, the Niagara
Catholic District School Board and Conseil Scolaire de District due Centre-Sud-Ouest. All School
Boards have responded favourably and are enthusiastic about the contest. Staff will be providing
posters, hand outs and rules of the program during the last week of January. (see attached sample).
Staffare suggesting a target implementation date of January 20, 2003 with a contest closing date of
February 21, 2003. Staffare suggesting these dates as the Ontario Science Centre, one of the major
sponsors, can only provide sponsorship to the end of March, 2003.
The Niagara Falls Review has been approached and is willing to advertise the kick offofthe contest
as well as the winners after the close of the contest, free of charge. The Niagara Radio Group (CJRN
and 105.1 The River) and the Niagara Shopping News have been approached and staff are pending
these responses.
As mentioned in November, the contest is to be implemented on a class by class basis. No
individual submissions will be received. This will ensure that the goal of this contest, to help
promote education and safety, is directed to the schools as a whole. Corporate sponsorship of prizes
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have also been.geared to classrooms for educational purposes, rather than individual prizes.
To date the following sponsors have been confirmed, and the prizes have been tentatively geared
· toward specific class levels as per the following:
Grade Prize:
Attraction~enue & Sponsor
Kindergarten
Free Class Trip:
Butterfly Conservatory
Niagara Parks Commission
Grade One
Free Class Trip:
Fort George Parks Canada
Niagara on the Lake
Grade Two
Free Class Trip: African Lion Safari
Grade Three
Free Class Trip:
Sir Adam Beck Generating Station
Niagara Parks Commission
Grade Four
Free Class Trip:
Old Fort Niagara- Lewiston, New York
Grade Five
Free Class Trip:
And Travel
Imax Theatre
Laidlaw Transport
Grade Six Free Trip
(Maid of the Mist)*** or Black Creek Pioneer Village
Grade Seven
Free Class Trip:
Metro Toronto Zoo
Grade Eight
Free Class Trip:
Ontario Science Centre
Grand Prize
Free Computer
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
The grade six prize is tentative as the school boards have indicated that due to liability issues, most boards
do not plan any school trips on water. Staff are pending a response from Black Creek Pioneer Village to
replace the Maid of the Mist Trip.
Attached is a draft sample of the poster/hand out to be given to the schools, and placed in the papers for
advertising. Also attached are the proposed roles for the competition. Staff are suggesting a form for the
schools to fill out to provide information to the judges of the competition. (also attached.)
Staff are prepared to proceed with this program within the next few weeks pending comments or concerns
from the Committee.
Prepared by:
Karl Dren
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
E~ ~uj lo'Vi'6
Director of Municipal Works
S. Wheeler
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Niagara Falls
Canad..~,~=~~'
School Crossing Guard Crest/Logo Submission Form
Date:
Name of School:
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone No.:
Grade Level:
Name of Teacher:
Name of Principal:
. The.'City of
Niagara Falls~~
ATI'ENTION ALL
Ki DJ', TEACH EIU'
AND J'CHOOLflll
THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TRAFFIC AND PARKING SERVICES
DIVISION NEEDS YOUR HELP.
YOUR SCHOOL cRossING GUARDS NEED A CREST FOR THEIR UNIFORMS AND THIS
WHERE YOU CO/V~E IN ............
Every class from Kindergarten to Grade 8 is invited to submit a design for a School Crossing
Guard Crest. Each Grade level submission will be judged against similar grades. The best
design from each grade will win one of the following prizes:
KINDERGARTEN
FREE CLASS TRI P:
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION
GRADE ONE
FREE CLASS TRI P:
FORT GEORGE PARKS CANADA
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE
GRADE TWO
FREE CLASS TRIP ' AFRICAN LION SAFARI
GRADE THREE
FREE CLASS TRIP:
SIR ADAM BECK GENERATING STATION
NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION
GRADE FOUR
FREE CLA55 TRIP:
OLD FORT NIAGARA- LEWISTON, NEW
YORK
GRADE FIVE
FREE CLASS TRI P:
AN D TRAVEL
I/v~AX TH EATRE
LAID LAW TRAN 5 PO RT
GRADE SIX FREE TRIP:
(MAID OF THE MIST) BLACK CREEK
PIONEER VILLAGE ?.
GRADE SEVEN
FREE CLASS TRIP:
METRO TORONTO ZOO
GRADE EIGHT
FREE CLASS TRIP: ONTARIO SCJENCE CENTRE
AND!I!
'BEST OVERALL DESIGN WINS A FREE CLASSROO/V~ COMPUTER
AS APPROVED BY/V~UNICIPAL COUNCIL, CITY OF NIAGARA
FALL5
ENTER AND WIN!!ll!
COMPETITION ENDS FEBRUARY 21, 2003
SO GET YOUR DESIGNS IN
RULES AND REGULATIONS ATTACHED.
TorontoZoo
Competition Rules:
1.
School CroSsing Guard Crest Program:
All submissi?ns are to be made on a classroom basis Please indicate what Grade Level the design is
from and what school has submitted it.
2. All designs ate to be haaded in by February 28, 2003.
3. All designs will remain the property of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
4. Designs will be judged in categories with prizes awarded for the best design:
Kindergarten Trip to Butterfly Conservatory
Grade I Trip to Fort George
Grade 2 Trip to the N~'w $/r Adam Beck Generating Station
Grade 3 African Lion Safari
Grade'4 Imax Theatre & Maid of the Mist & traa~ortafion
Grade 5 Old Foi't Niagara, Lewiston New York
Grade 6 Maid of the Mis~ (Black Ctx~ Pioneer Village)?
Grade 7 Metro Toronto Zoo
Grade 8 Trip to Oatario Science CeaSe
5. Grand Prize will be cho,~en separate from best designs in each grade (to avoid piggybacking of prizes)
Computer, Monitor & keyboard.
6. Judges will be representatives f~om the Parking and Traffic Committee.
7. T~tion (wlth the exception of the Grade 4 prize) arrangements nnd insurance ate the
responsibility of the achool board and classroom of thewinning prize.
8. Grand Prize winner (computer) will be contacted by the City of NiagaraFalls and arrangements made
through Information & Technology Departments to co-ordinate appropriate equipment to be awarded.
Community Services Department MW-2003-12
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. BOx 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
January 20, 2003
HiS Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: -MW-2003-12
Althea Street at Portage Road
Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the matter be deferred in order to provide an opportunity for
the residents in the area to provide further input.
BACKGROUND:
Staffhas recently carried out a cursory review of the all-way stop control at the intersection of
Portage Road and Althea Street. An all-way stop control was installed at this intersection in
January 2002. The initial concern stemmed from the available sight distances for motorists on
Althea Street, viewing approaching traffic on Portage Road and the speed of vehicles on Portage
Road.
When the all-way stop control was installed in January, additional signs were installed at, and in
advance of the intersection due to the curvature of Portage Road at Althea Street. This included
the installation of an additional stop sign on both the north and south approaches, hazard markers
below each stOp sign, and "stop ahead" signs in both directions. Southbound motorists
approaching the intersection have their line of sight oriented to the left side of the roadway, due
to the curve at Althea Street and therefore view the secondary stop sign located on the left side 6f
the road, as opposed to the stop sign on the right side of the road. Motorists that are prOceeding
northbound on Portage Road must also negotiate a curve, while decelerating for the stop signs.
Technical studies have recently been carded out to evaluate the effectiveness of the all-way stop
control. An analysis of the following was completed.
· stop sign compliance study
· radar speed study
· collision analysis
· visibility
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Stop Sign Compliance Study
NB & SB on Portage Road (at Althea Street} May 2002
Stop Sign Compliance Study.
NB & SB on Portage Road (at Althea Street) January 2003
[] Non Stopping [] Practically Stopped F~ Non Stopping [] Practically Stopped
~ Stopped by T.~c ~ Wur~ry Comp~ee Stop ~ Stopped by Tmf~c ~ V~ur~ry Comp~e Stop
The stop sign compliance study conducted in May 2002 indicates that approximately 85% of the
motorists did not carry out a full legal stop at the intersection. The majority of motorists
practically stop, which includes motorists proceeding through the intersection at speeds up to
5km/h. Similar results were obtained from the stop sign compliance study conducted again in
January 2003. The results indicate that behaviour of motorists' has not significantly varied
within the past year.
The Niagara Regional Police Force has been carrying out ongoing enforcement at the intersection
when manpower permits. To date a total of 73 Provincial Offence Notices (Tickets) have been
issued to motorists failing to carry out a complete stop at the stop signs on Portage Road at
Althea Street. As well; a number of warnings were also given.
A radar spot speed study was also undertaken on Portage Road, north of Althea Street. The table
below summarizes the results obtained from the radar study, in comparison with the radar spot
speed study that was conducted prior to the installation of the all-way stop control.
Before All-Way Stop
After Installation of MI-Way Stop
85th percentile speed* 60 km/h 60 km/h
Average speed 53 km/h 53 km/h
Percent violation 56% 56%
* - 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85% of the motorists are travelling at or below.
The results of the study indicate that motorists' speed has not been affected by the installation of
the all-way stop controls.
A review of the collision history indicates that there have been no reported collisions at the
intersection since the installation of the all-way stop control. In the three years prior to the
installation of the all-way stop, two collisions occurred at the intersection. Both collisions
occurred on adverse pavement conditions. One collision was susceptible through correction by
the installation of an all-way stop. The other was a rear-end type collision that occurred on
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Althea Street. As indicated, the concern at this intersection was the available sight distances for
motorists on Althea Street, viewing approaching traffic on Portage Road. Previously on the
northwest comer of the intersection, a hedge and fence encompassed the perimeter of the
property. The minimum intersection sight distance for Althea Street motorists was well below
the minimum guidelines. The vegetation has since been removed, and the chain link fence has
been lowered to the satisfaction of the City. The resulting sight distance to the north is now
above the minimum guidelines, based on the 50 km/h speed limit.
BEFORE AFTER
The purpose of an all-way stop control is to assign the fight-of-way between two roadways that
have similar volume and operating characteristics. Portage Road is an arterial roadway and is
designed primarily to accommodate the movement of large volumes and various types of traffic
between major land uses in the City. Alternatively, Althea Street is a residential roadway that
provides Althea Street and Burdette Drive homeowners access to adjacent arterial roads, namely
Portage Road and Drummond Road. An intersection traffic count indicated that 97% of the
traffic entering the intersection was from Portage Road. The ratio split equals to one vehicle on
Althea Street for every 32 vehicles on Portage Road.
Emergency services such as fire tracks and ambulances/paramedics are required to complete a
full stop at all stop signs prior to proceeding through the intersection. Portage Road extends
throughout the majority of the urban boundary in a north/south direction and may therefore be a
preferred route in an emergency situation particularly fi.om the fire station on Morrison Street.
The Greater Niagara General Hospital is also in close proximity to the study area.
In summary, the City of Niagara Falls Residential All-Way Stop Control Warrants is not
fulfilled. The criterion for the installation of an all-way stop includes roadway function and
geometrics, traffic volumes and volume ratio, collision history, intersection visibility and
resident's preference for intersection control. Therefore, staff concurs with our previous
recommendations that the stop signs on Portage Road facing northbound and southbound traffic
are not warranted.
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Council's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
P>,espectfully Submitted by:
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
DirectOr of Municipal Works
Tim Burshtein
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File G-180-03
Niagara Falls
Corporate Services Department
Finance
43t0 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521, Ext. 4288
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Web Site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2003-02
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-02 - Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Council accepts the Community Reinvestment Fund allocation in accordance with the terms
and conditions from the Province of Ontario.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has received a communication from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing regarding the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF). The information
provided details regarding the 2001 year-end CRF reconciliation, the updated 2002 CRF allocation,
the 2003 CRF allocation, and municipal information requirements.
2001 Year-End Reconciliation
A 2001 year-end reconciliation has now been completed and adjustments have been made to reflect
actual Local Services Realignment (LSR) cost changes. The CRF allocation for 2002 has also been
updated to reflect both LSR costs and Social Housing costs at the point of devolution. For those
municipalities that require additional CRF to offset their net LSR costs, the Ministry of Finance will
process a separate CRF payment in 2002 that reflects the increase in costs. Staffhas confirmed that
this payment has been made; a total of $1,427,000 which includes a'2001 adjustment of $407,000
and a 2002 adjustment of $1,020,000. This additional funding will be carried forward and applied
to 2003 as per the Council's direction in accordance with munici, pal information requirements.
2003 CRF Allocation
The 2003 CRF allocation is equal to the updated 2002 total CRF allocation of$2,415,000. The total
amount includes $2,026,000 base funding ($1,583,000 for reconciled 2001), transit bonus of
$170,000 ($170,000 for 2002), and bonus funding of $219,000 ($219,000 for 2002). The City's
2003 General Purposes Budget will be impacted as the funding is greater than what Staffanticipated.
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2003 CRF Conditions
Municipal information requirements are detailed on Schedule A attached. Municipalities are
expected to apply all CRF allocations to the current year operational costs and pass the benefit of
those funds directly on to the taxpayer. The requirements provide certain key information to the
province that confirms CoUncil's commitment to a shared objective of tax relief for property
taxpayers. The acceptance of the CRF Allocation constitutes agreement with the statements, terms
and conditions as shown in Schedule A. Staff has prepared the CoUncil resolution in compliance to
the requirements.
Prepared by:
K. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
j~~ fMAad~iOn~rdat i ve Officer
Recommended by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
SCHEDULE A
Conditions of Community Reinvestment Fund Allocations
Reporting requirements have been attached to the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) since
2000. Municipal reporting requirements will remain the same for the 2003 CRF as for 2002.
The Ministry of Finance hereby sets forth the conditions that apply to the receipt of Community
Reinvestment Fund allocations ("CRF Allocations'') under the Local Services Realignment
(LSR) initiative.
Acceptance of a CRF Allocation constitutes agreement with the below-mentioned
statements and terms and conditions.
The CRF Allocation consists mainly of the CRF Base, as well as the CRF Bonus, TranSit
Bonus, Supplementary Assistance, and the newly created CRF Stabilization Fund.
The CRF Base is a grant paid quarterly to eligible municipalities, as defined by the Province in
its sole discretion, to offset the costs of services transferred to municipalities under the LSR
initiative. CRF Base Allocations are determined by a formula that calculates the difference
between net LSR costs, as defined by the Province and available residential education tax room
for each municipality, as defined by the Province.
Municipal councils ultimately decide how CRF Allocations (in total) are spent and/or used for the
benefit of taxpayers. In making this decision, municipal councils will be guided by their
obligation to provide effective and efficient delivery of services to taxpayers. As with all
budgetary decisions, municipal councils recognize that they are directly accountable to
taxpayers for their use of CRF Allocations.
Municipalities are required to submit to MMAH (see address below):
(i)
(ii)
a council resolution declaring the municipality's:
a) intent to use the CRF Allocations they will receive for the benefit of
taxpayers; and
b) . acceptance of the CRF Allocations in accordance with these terms and
conditions by January 31, 2003;
their 2002 Financial Information Returns (FIRS) in accordance with the deadline
to be set by MMAH; and
their 2003 tax rate by-laws by September 30, 2003.
Failure to meet these deadlines may result in the withholding of CRF Allocations until these
documents have been provided to the Province.
Address:
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
c/o Municipal Finance Branch
777 Bay Street, 13th Floor
Toronto, Ontario MSG 2E5
Corporate Services Department F-2003-03
Finance
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-03 - Fidelity Bond Coverage
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That this report regarding Fidelity Bond Coverage be approved.
That the City's Comprehensive Crime Policy be deposited with the Director of Finance for
safekeeping and to be available for inspection.
BACKGROUND:
This report has been prepared to comply with the requirements of the new Municipal Act regarding
the annual production of the fidelity bond coverage. Section 287 (1) of the new Municipal Act
states:
A municipality may require its treasurer, deputy treasurer and any other person
designated by the municipality, as a condition of acting or continuing to act on behalf
of the municipality,
(a)
to be bonded in the manner and to the extent designated by the municipality;
and
Co)
to provide the municipality with proof of the designated bonding at the times
and in the manner the municipality requires.
A fidelity bond has been obtained as part of the City's Comprehensive Crime Insurance Policy from
the Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. The fidelitybond has been in effect since January 1,2003 and will expire
December 31, 2003. Arrangements will be made to renew this policy as part of the City's annual
General Insurance Report to.be brought to Committee and Council prior to January 1, 2004.
Following is a summary of the coverage that applies in the existing policy.
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CRIME INSURANCE
Limits are as follows:
Commercial Blanket Bond Package which includes:
· Money Orders and Counterfeit Paper Currency
· Forgery
· Audit Expense (Sub-Limit $100,000.)
Broad Form Money and Securities - Inside and Outside the premises
Excess on Securities
$ 1,000,000.
100,000.
100,000.
The bond insures the loss of money, securities or other property sustained
through the fraudulent or dishonest acts of any of the City's Employees,
Members of Council, and Members of all Boards, Commissions and
Committees appointed by and under the jurisdiction of Council.
Broad Form Money insures loss of monies and securities sustained by the
City by the actual destruction, disappearance orwrongful abstraction thereof.
The audit expense coverage provides for the reimbursement of reasonable
expenses incurred by the Insured to prepare proof of a valid loss under the
policy and is in addition to the overall bond limited.
· Misinterpretation of Date Exclusion Endorsement applies.
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The conditions of this policy state that upon knowledge or discovery of loss or of an occurrence
which may give rise to a claim for loss, notice shall be given as soon as practicable to the insurer or
its authorized representative and that within four months after the discovery, a detailed proof of loss
must be filed. The authorized representative of the insurance company is First Niagara Insurance
Brokers Inc., the City's broker of record. An additional condition is that immediate notice of any
loss due to violation of law must be given to the police or other peace authorities having jurisdiction.
All of the above information is subject to the general agreements, conditions, limitations and other
terms of the policy.
There have been no claims presented against this policy during the past year and at present no claims
are outstanding.
In compliance with the Municipal Act, this report brings the Fidelity Bond Coverage to Council for
its annual'approval.
Recommended by:
K. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
~d~;n~sa~dat i ve Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Corporate Services Department
..., ,, Finance Division
The Cily of /jr~ 4310 Queen Street
Niog(:]ro Foils ~l~,~lll~ P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6×5
Can~~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2003-05
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
F-2003-05 - Niagara Parks Commission
Grant to the City of Niagara Falls
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of the Municipal Council.
BACKGROUND:
On May 30, 1977, the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parks Commission (N-PC) agreed that
NPC would pay an annual grant to the City in consideration for certain responsibilities respecting
the maintenance and repair of a section of River Road that is owned by NPC. This agreement
effectively terminated previous agreements dated March 1940 and May 1958. The agreement was
effective January 1, 1976, and has continued to this day.
The annual grant is equivalent to the full real property taxes and business taxes on all of NPC's
commercial properties in the city. For 2002, the amount of the annual grant is $833,630.85. Also
included in the annual grant is a payment from NPC to the City in accordance with the Niagara Parks
Act, Section 15. This provision requires that the NPC pay $12.35 per hectare for each of the first
forty hectares of each such park and $5.00 per hectare for each hectare in excess of forty hectares in
each such park up to 4,000 hectares in each such park and $1.25 per hectare for each hectare in
excess of 4,000 hectares in each such park; or $100.00, whichever is the greater. This portion of the
annual grant amounts to $4,941.50.
In consideration of the annual grant that is paid by the NPC, the City agreed to:
maintain and keep in reasonable repair, the existing sidewalks and curbs lining a section of
River Road owned by NPC;
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use normal procedures for ploughing or blowing snow and applying salt and sand to this
section;
use normal street cleaning procedures and maintenance methods for catch basins, sewer
mains and water mains in this section;
maintain and operate the street lighting works, including electrical power costs in this
section; and, finally
provide fire protection to all of the NPC buildings within the city limits.
This agreement has remained in fOrce since its 1977 inception. It may be terminated by either party
by giving no less than twelve months' notice in writing. A schedule of NPC commercial properties
and their property assessments is attached for your information.
Reco ,rr~mended by:
K. E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
2hief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
THE NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTIES
2002
ROLLNUMBER
010 001 12700
010 001 13000
030 002 14100
030 002 19100
030 002 19100
080 001 07301
080 001 07400
080 001 07801
100 001 01500
100 001 01700
100 001 02000
100 001 02800
110 001 08000
110 001 08600
110 001 09000
120 009 10800
110 001 08000
NAME
GREAT GORGE PARKING WASHROOMS
GREAT GORGE ADVENTURE
MAID OF THE MIST PLAZA
VICTORIA PARK RESTAURANT
CLIFTON GATE STORE
FALLS INCLINE RAILWAY
FALLS PARKING LOT
TABLE ROCK HOUSE
SPANISH AERO CAR GIFTSHOP
FEATHER IN THE GLEN
WHIRLPOOL GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
OAK HALL PAR 3 GOLF SHOP
PEOPLE MOVER GARAGE
TABLE ROCK & CLIFTON-PEOPLEMOVERS
DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
OAK HALL APARTMENTS
SUB-TOTAL
NIAGARA PARKS ACT
SECTION 15,
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES
ASSESSMENT
GRANT
CG 104,000 $4,201.05
CG 526,000 $21,247.61
CG 3,960,000 $159,962.97
CG 2,176,700 $87,927.12
CG 132,700 $5,360.38
CG 1,038,000 $41,929.69
CG 324,975 $13,127.26
CG 4,699,605 $189,839.09
CG 212,800 $8,595.99
CG 111,240 $4,493.51
CG 395,000 $15,955.90
CG 3,629,000 $146,592.33
CG 37,890 $1,530.55
CG 834,000 $33,689.17
CG 1,208,880 $48,832.33
CG 1,044,545
$42,194.07
RG 189,450 $3,210.33
20,624,785
40 HECTARES @ $12.35/HECTARE
889.5 HECTARES @ $5.00/HECTARE
$828,689.35
$494.00
$4,447.50
TOTAL
$833,630.85
The City of
Niagara FallsI
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Legal Services
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
(905) 356-7521
(905) 371-2892
rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
L-2003-09
R. O. Kallio
City Solicitor
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
L-2003-09
Establishment of Public Highway
Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 on Reference Plan 59R-11875
As Part of Fallsview Avenue
Our File No.: 2002-497
RECOMMENDATION:
That a road widening, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Reference Plan 59R-11875 attached as
Appendix "A", be established as a public highway, to be known as Fallsview Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
As a condition of site plan approval, Kerrio Corporation conveyed a road widening to the. City. The
subject lands are located on the east side of Fallsview Avenue and shown in heavy outline on the
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plan attached. Staffis now recommending that the subject lands be dedicated as a public highway
to form part of Fallsview Avenue.
Respectfully Submitted:
['/John Mac/ Chief AdCmDi°n~saltrdative Officer
eRay d by:
Kallio
City Solicitor
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
MM/lb
APPENDIX '"~i"
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Legal Services
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 371-2892
E-mail: rkallio@city, niagarafalls.on,ca
L-2003-10
R. O. Kallio
City Solicitor
January 20, 2003
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
L-2003-10
Establishment of Public Highway
Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 59R-11888
As Part of Ellen Avenue
Our File No.: 2002-553
RECOMMENDATION:
That a road widening, being Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 11888 attached as Appendix "A",
be established as a public highway, to be known as Ellen Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
As a condition of site plan approval, Kerrio Corporation conveyed a road widening to the City. The
subject lands are located on the southeast side of Ellen Avenue and shown hatched on the plan
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attached. Staffis now recommending that the subject lands be dedicated as a public highway to form
part of Ellen Avenue.
PrepS. ed by: 7
Respectfully submitted:
JOhn MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
R y.
Ray Kallio
City Solicitor
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
MM/lb
APPENDIX "A"
The City of Niagara l:all$ Ontario
Council Chambers
No.
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
January 20, 2003
WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario is providing the municipality of Niagara Falls a
Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) allocation; and,
WHEREAS the intended use of the CRF allocation is for the benefit of property
taxpayers; and,
WHEREAS the Council of the municipality of Niagara Falls does recognize that they
are directly accountable to property taxpayers for their use of the CRF allocation; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, let it be resolved that the municipality of Niagara Falls intends
to use the 2003 CRF allocation for the benefit of property taxpayers; and,
FURTHERMORE, THAT the municipality of Niagara Falls does accept the 2003 CRF
allocation in accordance with the statements, terms and conditions required by the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto afl.med.
DEAN IORFIDA
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
NO.
January 20, 2003
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
WHEREAS in November 2000, Bill 100, the Ontario Energy BoardAmendmentAct, 2000 changed
how payments are to be collected for capital costs related to the connection of electrical services for
new developments; and
WHEREAS prior to 2000, municipal hydro operations recovered 100% of subdivision connection
costs frOm the developer; and
WHEREAS with the new legislation, municipal hydro operations have to reimburse developers a
portion of the connection costs through the service charge paid by the utility's users; and
WHEREAS paying this reimbursement to developers decreases the pool of money available to
expand and maintain Hydro's infrastructure and overall operation; and
WHEREAS the depletion of funds available to municipal hydro operations could lead to increased
service charges to the users; and
WHEREAS Niagara Falls Hydro Inc. has estimated that it has lost $500,000 in reimbursement to
developers; and
WHEREAS there is no evidence that developers are passing on their savings to the purchasers of
their properties.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ontario Energy Board Amendment Act be amended so that
the collection of capital costs related to the connection of electrical services for new developments
be borne entirely by the developers; and
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be forward to Premier Emie Eves, Minister
of Energy, John Baird and local member of Provincial Parliament, Bart Maves.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR