2003/02/171)
THIRD MEETING
Monday, February 17, 2003
From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
Approval of the 2003 2 10 Community Services Committee Minutes.
2) REPORTS
a) MW-2003-12 -
b) MW-2003-36 -
c) MW-2003-40
d) MW-2003-27 -
Althea Street at Portage Road Intersection
Comrol Review
Geotechnical and Environmental Investigations
Site Preparation and Enhancement of the
McLeod and Montrose Road Properties
Proposed Community Centre and Skate
Park Development
Main Street EA - Update
STAFF CONTACT
Darrell Smith
Darrell Smith
Darrell Smith
Darrell Smith
3) NEW BUSINESS
4) ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING,
Monday, February 10, 2003, City Hall, Room 2 at 4:45 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chairman Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Wayne Thomson,
Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool, Alderman Shirley Fisher, Alderman
Selina Volpatti, Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Judy Orr, Alderman
Norm Puttick, Alderman Wayne Campbell, Alderman Ken Feren,
Alderman Art Federow, Alderman Kim Craitor
STAFF:
John McDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Dean Iorfida, Ken Burden, Sue Forcier, Ray
Kallio, Barney Ruddell, Mel Brown, Lynn Molloy, Steve Non'is
ABSENT:
Pat Burke, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni
PRESS:
Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
GUESTS:
Emilio Raimondo, Charles Burland
1) MINUTES
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER and seconded by Alderman Craitor that the
minutes of the February 3, 2003, meeting be approved.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-10
2) REPORTS
a)
BBS-2003-03 - Canadian Niagara Hotels - Clifton Hill at Falls Avenue Sign
Variance
IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN CAMPBELL and seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool that the
required variances to the Sign By-law 6661, as amended, for two proposed projecting signs, be
approved.
Motion:
Conflict:
Opposed:
Carded
Mayor Thomson
Alderman Fisher
Alderman Feren
Alderman Wing, Alderman Federow
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-10
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b) MW-2003-30 - Preparation of Base Plans for The Casino Road Reconstruction
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Feren that this report be
received for information.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carded
Alderman Orr
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-10
e) MW-2003-31 - Falls Avenue Transfer to The Regional Municipality of Niagara
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Feren that Part 1 on
Plan 59R-11573 be transferred to The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Wing
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-10
d) R-2003-09 - Proposed Cemetery Fee Charges and Business Plan Update
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Feren that the
following recommendations be approved.
1)
That the changes to the 2002 Cemetery charges, as specified in the attached Cemetery Fee
Schedule, be approved effective April 1, 2003.
2)
That following City Council's approval, the 2003 Cemetery Fee Schedule be forwarded
to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for their
review and approval in accordance with the Cemetery Act.
3)
That following City Council's approval and prior to implementation, 30 days public
notice be given outlining the changes in Cemetery charges.
4)
That information on additional initiatives to increase revenue and decrease operating
costs be received and filed.
Motion:
Action:
Carried Unanimously
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-10
Community Services Committee 3 February 10, 2003
e) IS-2003-01 - Acceptable Use for Internet Access and Computer Systems
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN PUTTICK and seconded by Alderman Wing that Council
approve the following options:
1)
Amend the current policy to include a confidentiality agreement for information Systems
staff to sign. This agreement would prevent Information Systems staff from accessing
any elected official's email or data without their explicit consent. Violation of this
agreement by any Information Systems staff member would be met with disciplinary
action.
2)
Advise Members of Council to use an altemate email address other than the one provided
and maintained by the City of Niagara Falls.
Motion:
Action:
Carded Unanimously
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-10
3) NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Puttick advised staff that the road on Thorold Stone Road heading east across from the
Falls Chevrolet dealer has an excessive dip in the middle to the point that the bottom of a car
would scrap. Ed Dujlovic advised that staffwould investigate and report back to Committee.
4) ADJOURNMENT
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED, seconded by Alderman Volpatti at 5:17 p.m.
COM MITTE E-OF-TH E-WHOLE
Council met on Monday, February 10, 2003 at 5:20 p.m. in Committee-of-the-Whole. All
members of Council, were present, with the exception of Alderman Ionannoni. Alderman Ken
Feren presided as Chairman.
Following consideration of the item presented, the Committee-of-the-Whole rose to report in
open session.
Community Services Department
The City Of
Niagara Falls
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
February 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2003-12
Members:
RE: MW-2003-12
Althea Street at Portage Road
Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that this report be received fOr the information of the Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has 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 of
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 Al~ea Street) January 2003
~ Non Stopping [] Practically Stopped ~ Non Stopping [] Practic~y Stopped
[] Stopped by Tr~c [] Voluntary comp~e stop [] S~pp,~ by T~ ~ wun~,w Comp~ sto.
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 Ali-Way Stop
After Installation of All-Way Stop
85th percentile speed*
Average speed
Percent violation
60 krrffh 60 km/h
53 km/h 53 km/h
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
February l7,2003 -3- MW-2003-12
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 krn/h speed limit.
BEFORE AFTER
The purpose of an all-way stop control is to assign the right-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 trucks 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 from 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 ail-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.
The Co .mmittee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Febmaryl7,2003 -4- MW-2003-12
Prepared by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Appro~y~ by:
Director of Municipal Works
~spectfijlly Submitted by: ·
//John MacDonald
{/Chief Administrative Officer
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Community Services Department
· Municipal Works
The C~ty of
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N~agara I-a,s~~ p 0 Box 1023
Cclnod~___~,~'Nia~ara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~-r web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-36
Ed Dujlovic
Director
February 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2003-36 - Geotechnical and Environmental Investigations
Niagara Falls Community Centre
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the firm of Jagger Hims Limited be retained at a cost of $34,200.00 plus tax
to carry out the necessary geotechnical and environmental works.
BACKGROUND:
In order to facilitate the construction of the Community Centre and Skate Park, a geotechnical
investigation needs to be carried out in order to prepare the necessary specifications for the parking
lot construction, footings and foundations for the Community Centre and Skate Park. In addition
as a result of a preliminary environmental investigation carried out by CERTI, additional
environmental investigations are necessary and required to satisfy the Province for the funding
received.
Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Approve1 by: _
/dqEd Dujlovic, P.Eng
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted:
~hil~e fMA~CmI~°ni st r at iv e Officenald ~ r
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Canada
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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-2003-40
Ed Dujlovic
Director
February 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re,'
MW-2003-40 -
Site Preparation and Enhancement of the
McLeod and Montrose Road Properties
Proposed Community Centre and Skate Park Development
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
o
The Public/Private Partnership Proposal submitted by Integrated Municipal Services (IMS) be
accepted for the proposed development of the City properties on the East and West sides of
Montrose Road; and
Staff should be directed to prepare an agreement of partnership with IMS to complete the site
enhancements on the East and West side properties.
BACKGROUND:
The City owns two parcels of land on McLeod Road at the intersection of McLeod and Montrose
Roads. The property on the east side of Montrose Road is a 23-acre parcel of land bordered by
McLeod Road, Montrose Road and Kinsmen Court (henceforth referred to as the East Side). It is
the property selected as the site for the new Niagara Falls Community Centre.
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The property on the west side of Montrose Road is a 77-acre parcel of land bordered by McLeod
Road, Montrose Road, the Hydro corridor and John Allan Park (henceforth referred to as the West
Side). Both properties were used to dispose of rock and earth spoils excavated from the hydro canal
in the 1920's. In addition, approximately 40 acres in the northern half of the West Side property was
used as a Municipal landfill that was closed in 1967. Since then, both properties have not been used
for any useful purpose.
A comprehensive site selection process in 2001 identified the East Side as the preferred location for
the Community Centre. However, the site requires significant grading including the removal of rock
and earth spoils, before the Community Centre and the Skate Park are constructed. The East Side
grading is also required to address Federal Government SuperBuild conditions that require the
establishment of three monitoring wells on the property. The plan for the East Side also includes
the development of parklands and complimentary recreational uses. In the course of planning for
the site grading work on the East Side, staff identified a significant opportunity to enhance both the
East and West Side properties for both the short term benefits of this project and the long term
benefits to the City.
The Neighbourhood Plan
Staff determined that by developing a neighbourhood plan that involved enhancing both the West
and East Side properties there would be opportunities to:
Prepare and grade the East Side property for construction of the Community Centre, Skate
Park, and parkland amenities at significantly reduced costs by using part of the West Side to
dispose of excess material from the East Side.
2. Profit from the recovery and use of rock spoils as aggregate from the West Side property.
o
Grade and excavate 25 to 30 acres of the West Side property adjacent to McLeod Road. This
would create a parcel of land that would be suitable for future development and significantly
increase its marketability and the value of the property for sale or City use.
Develop the remainder of the West Side (45 to 50 acres) for useful recreational purposes
including connections to other neighbourhoods and City recreational uses via a trail system.
The Request for Proposal
In December 2002, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued by the City for a Public/Private
Parmership to do Site Preparation and Enhancement of the McLeod and Montrose Road Properties.
A closing date of January 31, 2003 was set for receiving proposals. The RFP asked that interested
parties address a number of key elements necessary to the development of this project.
February 17, 2003 - 3 - MW-2003-40
Review of Partnership Proposals
The City received two (2) proposals that addressed these key elements. A proposal was received
from Integrated Municipal Services (IMS) and from Rankin Construction. Both firms are local, well
known and have the capacity, experience, and expertise to complete the required work. In addition,
both firms have identified, as part of their willingness to engage in a partnership with the City, a
strong belief that the enhancement of the West Side property will create a profitable land
development opportunity.
The IMS Proposal
Staff reviewed the two proposals and is recommending that the IMS proposal be accepted to
complete this work for the following reasons:
A Partnership Proposal is one that would allow for IMS to carry financing for the project for
up to two years before the City would be required to pay for grading and site preparation costs.
This would provide the City with sufficient time to decide on the ultimate use of the West Side
property.
o
The scope of services provided for the grading of the East Side and West Side is complete and
would meet the schedule requirements to commence construction on the Skate Park soon,
followed by the Niagara Falls Community Centre construction.
3. The total estimated cost includes a financing cost.
4. Unit costs for managing materials were the lowest.
5. The proposal also includes an opportunity for the City to share 50/50 in rock recovery.
East Side Property - Phase I
in · wood chips for
[. Traffic control & signage [ City use
[. Cut & rem?ye ill! to West Side I · Large rock for
[. Rough grading of entrances, parking lot I landscape use
I _ & hard surfaces _ I
I Fine Gr.ading_~of Community CentreI $4.20 M3
I excavation, Skate Park, storm pond
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West Side Property - Phase II
Clearing, grubbing & silt fencing
Rock crushing & providing aggregate to
City at cost
Earth moving
Address any Environmental Issues
Site Development & Marketing Plan
$2,708,000
Woodchips for City
use
Recovery of 140,000
tonnes of aggregate -
estimated value of
$280,000 which City
shares
Value of 25 to 30
acres of land for
development
The proposal and the requirements of the project call for the enhancement to be completed in two
phases. The first phase would see the completion of the East Side enhancement for the purposes of
commencing construction on the Community Centre as soon as possible. This is work that is
required to be completed and has always been anticipated in the selection of this site. Entering into
a partnership with IMS to complete this work affords the project the opportunity to complete the
required grading work at a reduced cost when included with the development of the West Side.
The second phase would see the enhancement of the West Side property for the purposes of creating
land use suitable for future development. Tying this property enhancement with that of the East Side
allows the City to capitalize on the efficiencies of one parmer doing the required work for both
parcels of land and allows for the potential to offset the costs of doing the required enhancement of
the East Side with the profit opportunities of the West Side enhancement. Ifa decision is made not
to develop the West Side, funds from the Community Centre Project will be used to cover the cost
of preparing the east side.
Open Houses
On November 13, 2003, the Steering Committee for the Niagara Falls Community Centre had an
Open House to unveil the Conceptual Floor Plans for the Community Centre. The Open House also
unveiled a neighbourhood context plan that illustrated the proposed site preparation work for both
the East Side and West Side properties and how the properties would fit with the many other
developments currently being initiated in this area of the City. Residents of the area were
specifically invited to the Open House through the door to door distribution of invitations. The
preliminary plan for preparing the sites was well received at the initial Open House.
A second Open House has been scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2003 to give the community
another opportunity to review plans for the Community Centre as well as inform the community
about the plans to prepare both the East and West Sides for future development.
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Conclusion:
It is recommended that Council authorize staff to negotiate with IMS to create a two-stage agreement
that would:
Require IMS to begin work immediately on the East Side so that the necessary background
studies in support of the Community Centre and the Skate Park construction can begin as soon
as possible.
Allow the recovery of rock on the East and West Side by IMS for use on the Community
Centre site and for sale to produce revenue.
Provide the City with flexibility to defer a final decision on the development of the West Side
until a decision is made on the intended use and development potential on this site. Moreover,
the agreement should provide for a flexible payment schedule.
Approv~,d by:
Director of Municipal Works
R.~~//ectfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Niagara Falls
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.:
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E-mail:
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MW-2003-27
Ed Dujlovic
Director
February l7,2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2003-27 - Main Street Environmental Assessment
RECOMMENDATION:
That Committee authorizes a Public Meeting to present Option 6 and that staff brings a report back
to Committee at a later date.
BACKGROUND:
On January 13, 2003, Council directed staff to contact the Ministry of the Environment to discuss
the significance of the proposed amendments to Option 4. Since that time, there have been several
developments with respect to the Class Environmental Assessment.
Attached, please find a letter from The Regional Municipality of Niagara (Region). The Region
states their opposition to Option 4 and any amendments and they repeat their preference for Option
5A. Since the Region is the Road Authority for Stanley Avenue, they can prohibit the
construction of Option 4 regardless of the outcome of the environmental assessment. Regional
Staffagrees with the City's consultants and Staff that Option 5A is the best for the road network and
safer than Option 4. They also agree that the proposed modifications to Option 4 are unsafe.
Since then Staffhas been meeting with the stakeholders to try to find a solution, which will allow
the process to move forward. On February 6, 2003, a meeting was held with the engineering
representatives of all the stakeholders, at that meeting several other alternatives were considered, of
the alternatives Option 6 was seen to have the most potential. When it was rated, it scored higher
than Option 5A because it allows more local access and at this point appears acceptable to both the
Region and FMC.
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Since Option 6 is a new alternative, under the Environmental Assessment process, the City must
hold a public meeting before we can proceed with revising the Environmental Assessment Report.
At this point, Option 6 has the greatest potential of solving the stalemate, therefore, Staff is
recommending that a public meeting be held with the results to be brought back to Committee at a
later date.
Committee's concurrence with the recommendation would be appreciated·
Prepare~'¢~.'
Manager of Engineering Services
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully Submitted by:
///John MacDonald
~ Chief Administrative Officer
S:~R~PORTSL2003 Reports~N-2003.27 - Main Street EA - 3 wpd
NIA~A
January 24, 2003
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
Transportation Services Division
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
Municipal Works
File:~
copt?
Mr. James O'Mara
Director of Environmental
Assessment & Approvals
Ministry of Environment
2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A
Toronto, Ontario
M4B 1L5
Dear Mr. O'Mara:
Main Street Environmental Assessment
City of Niagara Falls
Our File: O.01.04.77.102
VIA FAX
Further to our telephone conversation with your Ms. Benita Caiado, we are in receipt of a
copy of the City of Niagara Falls staff report dated January 13, 2003 regarding the above
mentioned EA and wish to express our concern with City Council's selection of Option//4 as
the preferred alternative and further with the recently suggested amendments. A copy of City
staff report MW-2003-17 is enclosed for your reference.
As a commenting agency, we have provided written comments (attached) to the City on the
various alternatives and we agree with its consultant's analysis and selection of Alternative 5A
as the technically preferred alternative. Our involvement in the process to date has been
relatively minor. We have relied on the City, as study proponents, to resolve the
concerns/issUes that have been raised through the process. We now have no choice but to
intervene given the modifications being considered.
The safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and traffic along the Stanley Avenue corridor is
paramount to us. Regional Niagara has jurisdiction on Stanley Avenue and as such any
planned improvements would be ours to construct and maintain. We are opposed to the
modifications being suggested by the objectors and further reiterate our support for Alternative
5A as the technically preferred alternative to this complex intersection.
Phone:
(905) 685-! 571 Fax:
1-800-263-7215 Website:
(905) 687-8056
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
Mr. James O'Mara
Ministry of Environment
Main Street Environmental Assessment
January 24, 2003
Page 2
We trust this outlines our position on this matter. Should you however have any questions or
require further clarification please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours truly,
Project Manager Transportation Engineering
/R/dr
L/Msword/Rizzo/Letters/2OO3/lO2stanmainMOE 01-24 O,Mara
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cc. E. Dujlovic, Director of Municipal Works, City of Niagara Falls
J. Cousins