2003/03/17 FOURTH MEETING
Monday, MarCh 17, 2003
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Ci~ HalJ, Com.mittee Room #2A & B
,~pproval of the 2003 2 17 Community Services Committee Minutes.
STAFF (~ONTACT
~) REPORTS
a) :MW-2003~- Update ow ~asino Roads EA
'Presentation ,D~ie~n' ' Ed Dujlovic
b) MW~2003-45 - ReView 0f parkAng Meter Fines Ed Dujlqvic
c) MW-2003-32 - Huron Street, west of On'ratiO Avenue
Chicane 8katcb0arding Concerns Ed Dujlovic
d) MW-2003-51 ~ Unio~f Marsh Drain Petition Ed Dujlovic
· ¢~un~y ~ L~ Beav~ Road)
Modifl¢ati0n~ {0 De~ig~ and Cost Estimate Ed D~jlCvic
t) ' MW-~00~z5~.~ Site Alteration Per~lt Policies and Procedures Ed Dujlovic
g) MW~2003~~[6 - NW Q~ S~ing Study EA Ed Dujlovic
1~) MW2~003-57 - Mid-P~nimlda Tramrpomtion Corridor EA Ed Dujlovic
rem of Refaren~'~''!,$mdy Update
i) MW.2003-$8 - Developm~m Agreement fo~ the Beautification
of?orm~ Raitway ~;~ie~ofia Avenue {east side )
to Clifton Hill - HO¢O ~p~ Proposal Ed Dujlovic
j) MW~2003~J9 - Devel.,o_p~.~ Agl~mem Oakwood Drive Exteasioa
Lundy s R.~g~n~y Arm~ COrporation Ed Dujlovic
k~ R-2003-01 - I~md~e l~e~lopmettt of~e I~.al~ Road
Com~ lt~,$~fl~:l~k -Ph~* 9_ "Home for Girls
8o~r". TR. i 8-2002 Adel¢ Koa
l) R~2003~15 - Don Johnson Park - Washroom Facilities Adele K:on
3) NEW BUSINESS
4) ADJOURN!ME:NT
Community Services Committee 2 February 17, 2003
b) MW-2003-36 - Geotechnical and Environmental Investigations
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Fisher 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.
Motion:
Action:
Carded Unanimously
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-17
c)
MW-2003-40 - Site Preparation and Enhancement of the McLeod and Montrose
Road Properties Proposed Community Centre and Skate Park Development
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that
The Public/Private partnership Proposal submitted by Integrated Municipal Services
(IMS) be accepted for the proposed development of the City properties on the east side of
Montrose Road.
- Further -
That Council authorize staff to negotiate with IMS to create a two-stage agreement that
would:
Require IMS to begin work iInmediately 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 recover 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.
Motion:
Action:
Carried Unanimously
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-17
d) MW-2003-27 - Main Street Environmental Assessment
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Volpatti that
Committee authorizes a Public Meeting to present Option 6 and that staff brings a report
back to Committee at a later date.
Community Services Committee 3 February 17, 2003
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carded
Alderman Orr
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-17
3) NEW BUSINESS
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN IOANNONI and seconded by Alderman Craitor that staff
be directed to contact the Region with accident statistics to reinforce that the ability to turn left
on Thorold Stone Road to Rolling Acres be investigated and report back to Council.
Motion:
Action:
Carried Unanimously
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-02-17
Alderman Pietrangelo noted that Parks, Recreation & Culture present an update of the
Community Centre in open Council in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
MEET1NG WAS ADJOURNED at 5:58 p.m.
Community Services Department
Municipal
Works
The City of
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls ~.,~' P.o. Box 1023
Conodo ~" Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
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E-mail: darrells@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-55
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17,2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003-55 - Casino Roads Environmental Assessment
RECOMMENDATION:
That Committee authorizes staff to prepare the Environmental Study Report.
BACKGROUND:
As Committee is aware, the City is undertaking a Schedule "C" Class Environmental Assessment
to widen Fallsview Boulevard, Murray Street, Dixon Street and Duun Street in conjunction with the
opening of the new permanent casino. On September 16, 2002, Staff brought forward a report
outlining some of the concerns of the major stakeholders. Since that date, a second Public
Information Center was held, and additional public input was received. Staff has delayed taking
forward another report to Committee on this issue, due to the lack of resolution to the Main Street
Environmental Assessment.
For the most part, the contentious roadwork is the widening of Fallsview Boulevard. Although there
are issues on the other roads, they can be solved through detailed design. In this report, we will
present each of the alternatives for Fallsview Boulevard and their related pros and cons.
FALLSVIEW BOULEVARD
Option la - Three Lane Cross Section:
In this option there would be one lane of traffic each way and a center turning lane.
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Pros Cons
Provides 6.0 m (3.5 m sidewalk and 2.5 m Does not meet the traffic capacity
boulevard) on each side of roadway for thc requirements imposed by the area
pedestrian realm (meets intention of developments.
streetscape master plan).
Does not require additional Property Does not improve access to adjacent
businesses and connecting streets.
Fallsview BIA preferred alternative Will create long vehicle delays and queue
lengths.
All area intersections will operate at a poor
level of service.
Option lb - Four Lane Cross Section:
In this option there would be two lanes of traffic each way.
Pros Cons
Provides 4.5 m (2.5 m sidewalk and 2.0 m
boulevard) on each side of roadway for the
pedestrian realm (meets intention of
streetscape master plan).
Improved overall level of service for through
traffic.
Fallsview BIA will accept this alternative
Does not meet the traffic capacity
requirements imposed by the area
developments.
Does not improve access to adjacent
businesses and connecting streets.
Without turn lanes through traffic will be
blocked at the intersections and this will
result in vehicle delays and long queue
lengths.
Requires additional property beyond current
roadway right-of-way limits south of Dixon
Street.
Option lc - Five Lane Cross Section:
In this option there would be two lanes of traffic each way and a center turning lane along the whole
length.
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Pros Cons
Exceeds ail traffic requirements Requires additional property
Improved overall access to and from local Does not meet the streetscape Master Plan
businesses
Provides minimum pedestrian area.
Option Id - Four/Five Lane Hybrid 2 Cross Section:
In this option there would be two lanes of traffic each way and turning lanes at Murray Street and
the Main Casino entrance.
Pros Cons
Allows for additional Streetscaping south of Requires additional property that will be
Casino Main Entrance deeded to the city as part of road widenings
Improved overall level of service for through Does not meet the streetscape Master Plan
traffic.
Staff/Consultant prefer this aiternative as a Provides minimum pedestrian area north of
good compromise Casino Main Entrance
Option le - Four/Five Lane Hybrid 1 Cross Section:
In this option there would be two lanes of traffic each way and turning lanes at Murray Street, the
Main Casino entrance and Dixon Street.
Pros. Cons
Allows for additional Streetscaping south of Requires additional property
Dixon
Improved overall level of service for through Does not meet the streetscape Master Plan
traffic.
FMC prefers this aitemative Provides minimum pedestrian area north of
Dixon.
As Committee may be aware, Option 6 for the Main Street Environmental Assessment puts
additional traffic and pressure on other roads within the network. It increases the need for turning
lanes in certain areas. It also has the effect of reducing the significance of Dixon Street in the road
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network. This will allow the intersection of Dixon and Fallsview to operate without signalization.
Further, with strict enforcement of no parking and no stopping zones along Fallsview Boulevard, we
are convinced that the turning lanes in this area are not required. Based on trying to balance the needs
of the stakeholders, road network and pedestrian realm, staff is supporting Option 1 d.
Committee's concurrence with the recommendation would be appreciated.
Prepared/by:
Darre ng.
Manager of Engineering Services
Respectfully submitted:
~onald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Community Services Department
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax:
E-mail:
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Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
March 17, 2003
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
MW-2003-45
Ed Dujlovic
Director
Re: MW-2003-45
Metered Parking Fine Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the set fine of $15.00, be reduced to $10.00, for the Downtown BIA and the
Main Street BIA areas only.
BACKGROUND:
The Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee, at its meeting of February 18, 2003, considered the
matters noted and formulated the recommendation above. Report Number MW-2003-34 - Metered
Parking Fine Review - is attached for your information.
Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted by:
~MdMuderman Kim Craltor, Chairperson,
nicipal Parking & Traffic Committee
K. Dren
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Fact Sheet - Report MW-2003-45
Proposed Reduction of Metered fines in the Downtown and Main Street Areas
$21,000.00 projected shortfall to approved budget. Amendment to budget
required.
(This figure based on - Downtown and Main Street areas that represent over
15% of metered ticket violations (on-street and parking lots) in the City.
A reduction in fine to $10.00 from $15.00
Projected additional software costs
$16,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$21,000.00
$114,000.00 projected budget shortfall, if fines reduced on a City Wide basis.
May result in increased officer error on tickets, which will require increased
cancellations, thereby creating additional loss of revenues - undetermined
Example:
ticket (Proposed Fine) issued for meter violation on Queen Street $10.00
same ticket issued % block away on Victoria Avenue
$15.00
same ticket on Regional Road ( Ferry Street Only) *
$ 8.00
City Legal opinion is that is possible to set up different fine for defined
geographic areas within a Municipality.
Ministry of Attorney General's Office indicates they are not aware of any other
municipality implementing two or three tier parking fine structure for similar
violation. City staff surveyed various municipalities and could not locate other
municipalities with similar structure.
Fines reduced in one specific area, may lead to complaints about unequal
treatment/enforcement.
Ministry of Attorney General's office indicates new set fine schedules would have
to be submitted to implement new fine structures, up to 6 months approval time.
* - Region currently in the process of updating set fines to reflect area Municipality's Fine Structures
Community Services Department
MW-2003-34
The City of
~magara Falls
.Jnada
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 DuJlovlc, P. Eng.
Director
February 18, 2003
Alderman Kim Craltor, Chairperson
and Members of the Municipal
Parking and Traffic Committee,
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2003-34
Metered Parking Fine Review
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
1) the metered parking f'mc remain at $15.00;
2)
the Region of Niagara be requested to revise their set f'mcs as per the City's
approved set fine schedules attached, for parking infiactions on Regional Roads
within the City of Niagara Falls in order to be consistent with the fines for
parking infi'actions on City Streets;
3)
the Region of Niagara be requested to eliminate the voluntary payment section
as well in order to be consistent with the City's Parking Infraction procedures;
4)
The Downtown BIA work together with City Staffto increase public awareness
of the 2-hour free parking zones, develop merchant incentive programs, etc.;
and,
5) the matter be referred to the Corporate Services Committee for review.
BACKGROUND:
The Parking and Traffic By-law was updated and consolidated in 1989, in order to provide
consistency throughout the Region. The parking fines were reviewed and updated and generally
became uniform for all Municipalities across the Region of Niagara. Although other
Municipalities within the Region have adjusted their fines since 1989, the only changes to fmcs
in Niagara Falls took place in 1999, when we increased the disabled parking fines from $75.00 to
$150.00.
As early as 1992, the City of St. Catharines and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake (1994) applied
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for and received approval for changes to their f'me structures. Shortly thereafter, the Towns of
Pelham, Walnfleet, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Grimsby and Fort Erie (2001) have all increased their
f'tlles.
Because the City's fines had not been adjusted since 1989, the fine structure encouraged abuse
rather than compliance. An example of abuse at parking meters is that it is cheaper and more
convenient to park at a parking meter, not deposit money in the parking meter, get a ticket,
monopolize the parking space all day, than have to pay to park in an off-street parking lot and
pay the parking lot fee. The purpose of metered parking is to ensure that there is mover (short
term parking) for customers at the most convenient locations adjacent to the businesses.
In the Summer of 2001 Council requested StatTto undertake a review of the City's parking fines.
Subsequently, Council approved a report prepared by Staffin August 2001 that recommended
increases to parking f'mes and elimination of the early payment option. The elimination of the
early payment option was invoked in September 2001, while the new fine structure was
forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General's (AG) office for approval. The AG's
office granted approval oftbe new fines in late Spring 2002 and the new fines were instituted in
July 2002.
The early payment option was eliminated for the following reasons:
1)
Prior to the introduction of the plate denial process, the early payment option,
offering a slightly lower fmc, if paid within seven (7) days oftbe parking ticket
being issued, was made available to encourage prompt payment of parking
tickets and eliminate unnecessary administration costs of trying locate and
collect from violators. Now that the Ministry of Transportation has established
the Plate Denial Process, drivers who do not pay their parking fines will not be
able to renew their drivers' licences until their accounts have been cleared, there
is no longer the need to have the early payment option available.
2)
In 2000, acceptance of payment of fines at the counter was shifted to the
Finance Division. As a result, a number of people going to Finance to pay the
ticket between the 8~h and 14t~ day wanted to pay the lessor fine. Since the
Cashiers are unable to accept payments beyond the Th day for early payment,
they were directed to go downstairs to Traffic and Parking Services. Following
the appeal process, they were then directed back to Finance to pay either a lessor
fee or the full fine.
3)
The early payment lesser fine encourages abuse because persistent violators
know they will get away with paying the lesser fine if they pay before the seven
(7) days. Implementing realistic fmcs discourages abuse.
4)
As illustrated on the Comparison of Fine table, more and more municipalities
are moving away from offering early payment of fines.
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Comparison of Fines
Fine Rate Survey as at January 16, 2003
MUNICIPALITY PARKING OFFENCE
Early Set Daily Meter Rate
City/Town Population Payment ($) Fine ($) ($ per hour)
N-O-T-L (13,000) 15 20 2.00
Niagara Falls (78,000) No Early Pay 15 .501,75/t.00
St. Cathadnes (137,870) 7 10 1.00
Thunder Bay (113,000) 10 15 0.80
Burlington (155,000) No Early Pay 15 0.50
Kitchener (196,000) No Eady Pay 15 1.25
Windsor (200,000) No Early Pay 12 0.75
London (336,539) No Early Pay 15 .75/1.25
Hamilton (490,270) 12 18 .50/1.00
Ottawa (785,000) No Early Pay 25 2.00
Regional Roads
Regional Roads under Regional By-Law 89-2000 do not fall under municipal jurisdiction and
therefore the new fines cannot be applied. This has left the municipality with a two-tier fine
structure. Parking tickets issued on Regional roads have a lessor fine with a voluntary payment,
while parking tickets issued on municipal roads receive the increased set fmc, with no voluntary
payment.
The two-tier fine structure has created problems in enforcement and administration. Our Parking
Control Officers and the Niagara Regional Police have lengthy duplicate lists of fines to review
prior to issuing tickets. This two-tier system has created a real problem for the Niagara Regional
Police given that they do not issue as many parking infractions as the City's Parking Control
Officers. Not only do the Police have to determine which municipality's parking infraction book
to use, they also have to determine which fine to give when issuing parking infractions in
Niagara Falls. This results in potential errors when writing the infraction. In addition, a
separate administration program had to be implemented in order to accommodate the two-tier
system.
Therefore, it is essential that the Region change their set fines to align with the City's. Other
municipalities within the Region have a similar concern.
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Incentive Programs Available
There are many options/Incentive programs available to encourage customers to shop/do business
in the Downtown. Some of these programs include:
I)
In 2001, at the request of the Downtown Board 102 parking meters were
removed on the side streets in the Downtown and replace with 2-hour free
parking.
2)
Parking tokens have been available for purchase since the early 1990's, offering
reduced cost incentives to memhants in the Downtown, however the Downtown
has failed to embrace this program.
3)
The Merchant Validation Program allows merchants to take advantage of the
current Pay & Display technology available in the Downtown Parking lots. It
would allow the merchants to offer their customers free parking. Basically, a
customer would come to the Downtown, park in one of the parking lots, pay for
parking, display one half of the ticket on their dash and bring the validation part
of the ticket to one of the merchants, where, in exchange for the purchase of
goods or services they would receive reimbursement of one or two hours of
time. The reimbursement would be in the form of parking tokens. Should the
Downtown Board wish to subsidize its members, it could offer them an
opportunity to rem the validation ticket stubs for partial or full reimbursement
in the form of tokens.
4)
Joint venture advertising where the City would split the cost of advertising the
promotion of these types of programs.
Operational Concerns
1)
Violations reduced in one specific area, either on lots, on street, or both, may
open the City to potential discrimination as to the unequal application of fines
dependant on a geographic location.
2)
Violations reduced for on-street metered parking, may appear discriminatory to
those who use the City lots. They will be penalized at a higher rate than a
violator who may be parked ~ a block away, on the street.
3)
By implementing lower fines in a specific area, the board will be encouraging
the violator, rather than encouraging the shopper. Most violators, who argue
parking tickets at the First Attendance Office, are not shopping for a long period
of time; they are "just dashing in for a minute", and not paying the meter. Most
do not appear to be staying for any period of time in the down town area.
Reducing the fine may not encourage patrons to stay longer.
4) The City has always attempted to maintain a fair sense of enforcement. The law
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is to be applied equally. This method of enforcement ensures that City staff
does not abuse their authority when enforcing the laws, they merely apply the
law as written. The amount of money paid to a meter may change from location
to location; however, a violation should remain equal to avoid discrimination.
Financial Impacts
The 2003 Parking Control budget has been approved taking into account the fine revenues at the
approved levels.
The financial impacts are as follows:
$12.00 Fine
$10.00 Fine
Entire City
On-street $56,000.00 $ 93,000.00
Parking Lots $ 9,900.00 $16,500.00
Total Revenue
Reduction
$65,900.00
$109,500.00
Downtown Only *
On-street $6,500.00 $11,000.00
Parking Lots $1,300.00 $ 2,200.00
Total Revenue
Reduction
$7,800.00 $13,200.00
* - There would be additional software set-up charges of $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 to accommodate
a tiered fine structure
Conclusions
The focus of the complaint is to reduce fines for violators, instead, the focus should be how to
encourage customers to come to the Downtown. Over the years, Staff has introduced and
encouraged the Downtown to undertake incentive programs for their customers. However,
Downtown has not embraced the program (tokens) or was not willing to participate. There are
various opportunities as listed above that give Downtown Merchants the opportunity to offer
these incentives to tbeir customers. Staff welcomes the oppommity to work with the Downtown
Board to initiate incentive type programs.
The establishment of a two-tier parking fine system for the Downtown will only encourage
different fine structure for other areas such as Main Street, Chippawa, etc., making parking
difficult to enforce, as well as, being an administration nightmare.
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Should the Committee not concur with Staff's recommendations and find it prudent to change
the fine stmcmre, Staffwould recommend a city-wide reduction rather than a specific geographic
reduction.
Any type of fine reduction will have impacts on the Tax supported budget. As well, in all cases,
any changes to by-laws affecting fines would require approval of the AG's office which would
take up to six months for approval.
Finally, as illustrated above, the $15.00 set fine is not unreasonable and is in line with
municipalities in the area.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Recommended by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
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MW-2003-32
Ed Dujlovic
Dimcto;
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2003-32
Huron Street, west of Ontario Avenue Chicane
Skateboarding Concerns
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that three (3) decorative stone/concrete planters be installed on the Huron
SWeet chicane, west of Ontario Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Committee, staff has undertaken a safety review of the chicane on Huron
Street, specifically in regards to children using the device for skateboarding.
Huron Street is a one-way collector roadway located in the downtown core and consists of three
eastbound lanes. Huron Street terminates at Ontario Avenue in a "tee" configuration, which
consists of north/south and west approaches. The entrance into the Acres parking lot is located at
the "tee" junction of the intersection.
The chicane is located on thc north side of
Huron Street, immediately west of Ontario
Avenue. This device was installed in 2001 to
delineate two eastbound lanes on Huron
Street at Ontario Avenue; a single left turn
and fight mm lane. Hatched pavement
markings previously applied along the
leftmost traffic lane on Huron Street did not
adequately delineate the permissible
movements, as motorists treated this lane as a
second left turn lane. Furthermore, during
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the winter, the markings were not always visible due to snow accumulation. This created
confusion amongst motorists at the intersection.
Staffcontacted several municipalities to determine whether they have experienced any problems
associated with children playing on or near chicanes. Generally, many other Cities have only
started implementing these traffic calming devices in the past few years, and have not received
any complaints regarding this matter. They have indicated that enforcement may be carried out
through their municipal by-laws and the Highway Traffic Act pertaining to playing on the
roadway, however, they indicated that enforcement would unlikely occur due to staffing levels at
their local police agencies.
The City's Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000, Section 802, states that playing any game or
sport upon a roadway is prohibited. Furthermore, any person on roller skates, or riding in or by
means of any coaster (such as a skateboard) is prohibited upon a roadway, except for the purpose
of crossing a roadway. In these instances, the person must dismount to cross, and have the fights
to the obligations of a pedestrian when crossing the roadway.
Enforcement of persons that do not comply with the above is typically carded out through the
Niagara Regional Police Force, since it is considered a moving violation. This type of
enforcement activity is onerous due to the difficulty in pinpointing times and locations where
such activity may take place. When complaints are received, the individuals usually leave the
scene before an officer arrives. A park designed for skateboard use typically resolves this
situation and the problem may rectify itself upon the construction of the proposed skate park at
the Community Centre. However, in the meantime, staffis recommending the placement of
three (3) precast decorative stone planters to be placed on top of the chicane, to create a physical
impediment to discourage activities such as skateboarding on the device. The proposed planters
are similar to those present along Queen Street and are available through a local supplier at
approximately $305 each. Additional costs will be borne for soil and vegetation. The planters
may be scheduled for installation in the spring.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Prepared by:
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully Submitted by:/
V Chief Administrative Officer
J. Caubich
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Community Services Department
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MW-2003-51
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003-51 - Union Marsh Drain Petition
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the attached petition for the improvement of the Union Marsh Drain, which
is in accordance with Section (4) of the Drainage Act, be accepted by Committee in order to proceed
with the improvement of the Union Marsh Drain and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
be notified of the impending project for comment.
BACKGROUND:
The Union Marsh Drain was first constructed under the provisions of the Drainage Act in 1928 and
later improved by R. Blake Erwin for the Town of Willoughby some thirty (30) years later. The
documents for these works, being the original by-law and report was not transferred from the
Township offices when it was amalgamated to form the present City of Niagara Falls. A
comprehensive report that was completed for the City detailing Rural Drainage problems identified
this drain as being in need of repair. This is the contim~ation of the current program involving the
improvement of rural drainage to the benefit of public and private lands.
Once the petition is accepted by Committee and the decision is made to proceed with the drainage
works as described in the petition, Committee shall, by by-law, appoint an engineer to commence
with the design of the improvement works pursuant to the Drainage Act.
Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated in order to proceed
with the project.
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Prepared by/
Rick Volpini, C
Drainage Superir
Respectfully submitted:
U ~°h~e f~adCmDi°n~lda t i v e Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal Works
Attach.
S:hREPORTS~2003 ReportskMW-2003-51 - Union Marsh Drain Petition.wpd
~,,.~.~, wo.~'- ~.. ~ PETITION FOR DRAINAGE WORKS ~'"'~' ~'
BY ENGINEER OR ROAD SUPERI~ENDENT ~'~'~'
O~ PERSON ~VING JURISDICTION OVER ROAD
Ed Dujlo~c
I, . .................... , ~ Engln~r ~ Ro~d 5up~dnt~e~ D Pem~ ~;ng jurisdiction over r~d
(~ the case may ~} for t~e Ci~ _. Nia~a F~ls
Detenbeck Road, being east of Sodom Road between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 2, Willoughby
(East Branch), and Bossert Road, being west of King Road between Lots 8 and 9, Concession 5,
Willoughby (West Branch) in the City of Niagara Fails, to be known as the Union Marsh Drain.
Niagara Fails, Ontario
Dated et ....................................
17th March n ,2.0.0.3
this .......... day Of ..................
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipai Works
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Community Services Department
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Niagara Falls Ii~_ p.o. Box 1023
Canada ~,,~.m~ Niagara Falls. ON L2E 6X5
~TI~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-39
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re'-
MW-2003-39 - CN Rail Crossing Upgrade Kalar Road
(Lundy's Lane to Beaverdams Road) Modifications to Design
And Cost Estimate
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls require CN Rail and the Minster of Transport to
modify the agreement for the cost sharing and future maintenance of the Gate and Waming Control
System on Kalar Road to provide for the anticipated widened roadway in this section identified in
the Kalar Road Class Environmental Assessment Review.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting held on May 13, 2003, the City Council adopted the recommendations outlined in
report MW-2002-57 with respect to the installation of gates and warning devices at the CN Rail
crossings on Beaverdams Road and Kalar Road. Staff has completed the background work and
forwarded the executed agreements to CN Rail and the project is awaiting final approval from the
Minister of Transport before it proceeds to construction planned for this Spring/Summer.
The City has also embarked on an Environmental Assessment to address increasing traffic volumes
from residential and commercial development, variable levels of pavement distress and operational
deficiencies on Kalar Road between Lundy's Lane and Beaverdams Road. While this review is
presently in its early stages, it is evident that some capacity improvements to this road section will
be required which could involve the widening of the road platform.
This is a critical consideration given the current assumptions made regarding thc installation of Short
Arm Gates and the location of the Warning Control System at the rail crossing.
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It will be necessary to redesign the warning devices contemplated in the current agreement and adjust
the cost-sharing accordingly if the expected four (4) lane road cross-section becomes the preferred
alternative in the Kalar Road Environmental Assessment Review. The current agreement
contemplates the costs for a two (2) lane road cross-section and had assumed that the work at both
crossing locations could be scheduled at the same time to save mobilization costs by the contractor.
Municipal Works staffacknowledges the importance of getting the warning devices installed as soon
as possible based on the concerns raised by the parents and staff at Cardinal Newman Catholic
Elementary School. However, it would be costly and redundant to proceed at this time knowing that
changes would be required again within the next year or so.
For this mason, staff is requesting that City Council pass a resolution requesting that CN Rail and
the Ministry of Transportation to consider modifying the design and cost estimates for the Kalar
Road crossing installation and defer the installation at this location until the new agreements and
approvals have been properly put in place. Staff's discussions with the railway officials have lead
to the belief that this request may be acceptable if Council's endorsement could be provided
promptly.
Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Prepared by~
Geoff Holman, C.E.T.
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted:
n~saltldative Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Attach:
S:hREPORTSL2003 ReportsWIW-2003-39 - CN Rail Crossing Upgrade Kalar Road.wpd
WEST SIDE
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RECOMMENDED RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY
CROSS-SECTION AT THE CN RAIL TRACKS
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON I_2E 6X5
web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (~05) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356.2354
E-mail: munwks~city,niagarafarls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-57
File G-150-30
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson,
and Members oftbe Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: RE: MW-2002-57
May 13, 2002
cont~in~e in this ."ep=rt wars ]
a~op2~ by C~ Co=ncfl ~
Installation of Gates and Warning Devices
Beaverdams Road and Kalar Road ~ CN Rail Crossings
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
Council authorize the execution of the agreements, for cost sharing and future
maintenance, for the installation of Short Ann Gates and Constant Warning Control
Systems at Beaverdams Road and Kalar Road and the CN Rail Crossings.
Staffinvesfigate the installation of maze barriers, on the sidewalks, at the approaches to
the abovemenfioned rail crossings
BACKGROUND:
As directed by Council, the culmination of several meetings with City Staff, CN Rail, Cardinal
Newman Catholic School Principal and Transport Canada has resulted in approvals to upgrade
the CN Rail Crossings at Beaverdams Road and Kalar Road, from the existing flashing light
system, to a Short Ann Gate and Constant Warning Control system.
Approval for the installations stated above are subject to the cost sharing arrangements outlined
in the agreements. Basically, the cost sharing arrangements are standard and are similar to what
we have agreed to in the past. The City is responsible for 12.5 % of the original construction cost
as well as 50% of the on-going maintenance costs. CN Rail is responsible for 7.5 % of the
original construction cost as well as 50% of the on-going maintenance costs. Transport Canada
pays for 80% of the original construction cost.
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Accordingly, the estimated cost to install the crossing gate systems are as follows:
1) Beaverdams Road ~ CN Rail Crossing - $203, 162.00
City's Portion - $25,395.25
2) Kaiar Road (~ CN Rail Crossing - $202, 445.00
City's Portion - $25,305.63
The Project will commence within ten months of the date that Transport Canada provides
approval of a grant in respect of the proposed work and the work should be completed within 30
days of the commencement.
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
Approvedfiy:
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Respect~lly Submitted by:
~ Chief Administrative Officer
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Community Services Department
The Cih, of ~,~l&, Municipal Works
' Y Im~. 4310 Queen Street
Niagara FaJJsll~,,~'P 0 Box 1023
Canada ~',~' Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~T~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-maih edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-54
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Committee Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re'.
MW-2003-54 - Site Alteration Permit
Policies and Procedures
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls adopt a Site Alteration policy and permit process
to prohibit or regulate the placing or dumping of fill, removal of topsoil or alteration to the grade of
the land and that staff be directed to prepare a by-law for Council's consideration outlining the
procedures by which the permit will be interpreted and enforced.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past couple of years, Municipal Works staff has received complaints from residents living
in both rural and urban areas regarding the stockpiling of surplus fill material on vacant parcels of
land. While the storage of clean fill does not violate any environmental laws or regulation in the
context ora landfill site, there are considerable nuisance issues that result from blowing dust, fouling
of roads, siltation of watercourses, damage to existing vegetation and trees as well as aesthetic and
public safety concerns.
The City has attempted to control the movement and relocation of clean fill through wording in its
site plan, subdivision and development agreement, but has noticed that often the filling and
excavation activities have commenced well in advance of the signing and registration of these
agreements.
The current wording in the City's standard construction contract gives the municipality some
controls over the removal and routing of surplus materials. The problem has worsened considerably
since the closure of the Mountain Road Landfill Site and given the amount of new construction and
development anticipated over the next five-years it would be appropriate to implement a policy that
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helps address the matter as soon as possible.
The Municipal Act provides Council of a local municipality authority to pass a by-law to prohibit
or regulate the placing or dumping of ill, removal of topsoil or alteration of the grade of the land in
any defined area or on any class of land. The by-law would identil~ the permit and process
requirements and establish activities that would be exempt or excepted such as normal agricultural
practices or minor landscaping activities around the home.
The process will be administered by the Municipal Works Department very similar to the Road
Occupancy Permit process however circulation and feedback regarding conditions of approval will
be sought from all relevant City departments.
It is staff's intention to present the Site Alteration By-law to City Council and prepare an effective
public information package in time for implementation by May 5, 2003.
Prepared by:
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted:
John Ma~, Chief AdCmDi°nTsa~dative Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
S:kREPORTS~2003 Reports~VlW-2003-54 - Site Alteration Permit Policies and Procedures.wpd
Community Services Department
]'he Cif- of ~'z, , Municipal Works
Y ~'~1~'. 4310 Queen Street
Niagara FallslJ~.~l~ P.O. Box 1023
Canada ~'.~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~T~ web site: ~.ci~. niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: eduj~ovi~ci~.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-56
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Rc~
MW-2003-56 - Northwest Quadrant Servicing Study
Environmental Assessment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls support the findings and the preferred alternative
described in the Northwest Quadrant Servicing Study - Enviromnental Assessment and further
that staff be authorized to meet with the benefitting landowners to discuss cost sharing
alternatives and report back to Council with a recommendation and further that staff be directed
to engage a qualified consulting engineering firm to prepare the detailed design and seek the
necessary approvals.
BACKGROUND:
On May 13, 2002, Council considered report MW-2002-50 and adopted the staff recommendation
to hire the consulting firm of R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. and to commence the Class
Environmental Assessment of sanitary servicing alternatives within the northwest study area. The
review is now complete having satisfied all of the requirements for public consultation and the
evaluation of all reasonable alternatives.
The alternatives included:
2.
3.
4.
5.
Do nothing.
Reduce Sewage Flows.
Improve Individual Septic Systems.
Construct a New Sanitary Sewage Collection System.
Construct a New Sewage/Lagoon Treatment Facility.
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The report identifies the following preferred solution:
"Based on a review of received comments, advice from review agencies, and the analysis performed
herein, it would be preferable to build a new sewage collection system and pumping station. This
solution requires the construction of gravity sewers throughout the area, collecting domestic wastes
and conveying them to a central location. A pumping station would be constructed at that point to
direct the sewage, via force main, to the existing sanitary sewage collection system at Mount Carmel
Boulevard.
This solution is dependent on certain downstream factors, including the capacity of the existing
collection system to convey additional flows, and the rated capacity of the Kalar Road pumping
station. A review of the downstream capacities was conducted to determine if this solution is
technically feasible.
The results of the analysis indicated the following key factors:
The largest contributor to sewage flows in the area is Club Italia. Sewage from this facility
is currently being delivered via private fome main to the collection system at Mount Carmel
Boulevard. As such, the net increase in sewage flows would not be very significant.
There is sufficient capacity in the downstream collection systems to convey additional
sewage flows contributed by the northwest servicing area.
The Kalar Road pumping station was upgraded subsequent to receiving an amended
Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment in 1998. The firm capacity of
the station can handle additional flows from the northwest servicing area. Furthermore, the
upgrades to the station included provisions for future sanitary sewers in the northwest
servicing area."
On the strength of this review and with Council's endorsement, staff is now in a position to file the
Notice of Study Completion, arrange a meeting with the affected property owners to discuss
financing options and engage a qualified engineering firm to complete the detailed design in order
to secure the required approvals from the Ministry of the Environment.
As Council is aware, this project has been allocated $262,500 from the Provincial Government
through its Super Build Funding Program however it is expected that the project cost will be close
to $1 million in total. It is staff's intention to report back to Council in early May with additional
details for the financing of this project.
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If all matters can be addressed in a timely manner then construction could commence this summer.
Prepared by: Q~
Geoff~olm an(, C.E.T. -
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted:
~nald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
Director of Municipal Works
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
The C~ty of
..... ~f, 4310 Queen Street
Nlagoro I'OIIS yJ~l~P.O' BOX 1023
ConodQ~ ~~Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~'~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ted.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: ed ujlovi@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-$7
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2003-57 - Mid-Peninsula Transportation Corridor
Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference - Study Update
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls support the continued efforts of the Ministry of
Transportation to finalize the Mid-Peninsula Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment -
Terms of Reference as set out in the January 2003 document issued for Public and Agency Review.
BACKGROUND:
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has now completed the public and agency
consultation for the Mid-Peninsula Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment Terms of
Reference and intends to submit the documentation to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment
(MOE) to verify its completeness in the context of the Environmental Assessment Act.
Municipal Works staffhas attended most of the Municipal Advisory Group meetings held over the
past year and are confident that the Terms of Reference for this study as outlined in the attached CD-
ROM file are sufficiently scoped to address the many issues that have been brought forward by other
stakeholders to date.
Most of the dialogue that has been heard or reported has come from municipalities and public
agencies at the west end of the project who have particular concerns about assumptions that were
made in the Niagara Peninsula Transportation Needs Assessment Study. It was this document that
the MTO relied on to determine whether or not there are sufficient transportation constraints to
warrant a full Environmental Assessment process to examine new transportation corridors through
Niagara.
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Other concems you may have heard or read are from environmental interest groups and local
residents who have felt that not enough work has been done to analyze other modes of transportation
particularly transit and rail. The current Terms of Reference document sets out the parameters by
which the transportation options available to the Province will be evaluated and scored. It is the next
step in the process, the Environmental Assessment, that involves the actual selection of the preferred
alternative and where the most extensive amount of impact analysis is required. To discard too many
options on the basis of perceived complexity at this stage would urmecessarily bias the review.
Staff also feels that the completion of the Terms of Reference portion of the project now, will help
the proponents move ahead with the detailed analysis of the issues raised by the stakeholders and
assist in quantifying the impacts that may result from establishing a new transportation corridor.
As a City with many transportation issues of our own we are well aware of how long it seems to take
to develop effective infrastructure management forecasts and how quickly we must respond when
new opportunities for development present themselves.
For these reasons' staff recommends that the City support the MTO in the finalization of the Terms
of Reference o£the Mid-Peninsula Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment and continue
to ensure that opportunities for economic growth and enhanced quality of life for its citizens are
maintained in the next stage of the project.
Preparel _b,~
Respectfully submitted:
a:on ,d
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Attach:
S:h~EPORTSX2003 ReportshMW-2003-57 - Mid-Peninisal Trransportation Corridor. wpd
Community Services Department
T ..... ,~,~ · Municipal Works
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. _ ~'~,~ _ 4310 Queen Street
miagara I-ails YJ~I~ P 0 Box 1023
Cana~~ Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
~T'~ web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-58
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re.'
MW-2003-58 - Development Agreement for the Beautification of
Former Railway Lands Victoria Avenue (east side) to Clifton Hill
HOCO Streetscape Proposal
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City approve the proposed landscaping plan and sidewalk construction
on the former Railway Lands on the east side of Victoria Avenue as described in this report and
further that staff be directed to prepare a Development Agreement outlining the terms and conditions
under which the proponent will be responsible including construction and ongoing maintenance
costs.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past year the City of Niagara Falls has completed its negotiations to acquire the former CN
Rail Lands that traversed the City's Tourist Core and have removed the rails from the property.
These lands, in particular the section from Clifton Hill southward, have been used extensively by
pedestrians despite not having a proper sidewalk available for their use.
To complicate matters, the Clifton Hill/Victoria Avenue intersection requires significant upgrading
and reconfiguration as it often experiences gridlock conditions during peak demand periods. This
congestion frustrates pedestrians wishing to cross Victoria Avenue to access the tourist commercial
establishments on the east side.
Recently, municipal staff has been approached by HOC O Ltd. (owners of a number of commercial
establishments in the immediate area) to construct, at their expense, a landscaped walkway area on
the former Rail Lands to help address the pedestrian access safety problem. They are also proposing
a Sidewalk Caf6 in the vicinity of the Kelsey's Restaurant on the southeast comer of the intersection.
However, this request is the subject of a separate application and will be considered independently
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from this report. Municipal Works, Planning and Legal staff have reviewed the proposal in the
context of the City's Streetscape Master Plan and People Mover System initiatives and recommend
that it be approved subject to entering into a Development Agreement with the proponent.
The Municipal Works department is currently monitoring the pedestrian and traffic activities at this
extremely busy intersection and will be initiating an engineering review to determine the appropriate
modifications later this year.
In the meantime, it is appropriate under these circumstances to allow the proponent to proceed at
their expense with the proposed works.
Prepared by: Ii
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted:
CdmD?n~saltldative Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Attach:
S:hKEPORTS~2003 ReportsWiW-2003-58 - Beautification of Former Railway Lands,wpd
PROPOSED WALKWAY PLAN
Community Services Department
Th^ r-:~., ..; ~&. Municipal Works
,,~ ,,....y ,o. ~",~. 4310 Queen Street
NiagaraFa,slJj .o. Box 1023
Canada ~~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~~ web site: ~.ci~. niagarafa,,s.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi~ci~.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-$9
Ed Dujlovic
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Community
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2003-59 - Development Agreement - Oakwood Drive
Extension Lundy's Regency Arms Corporation
(Ciminelli Development Corporation Ltd.)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that staff be authorized to prepare a Development Agreement with Lundy's
Regency Arms Corporation regarding the extension of Oakwood Drive and related municipal
services across the frontage of the City-owned land and to enter into negotiations regarding the
construction of a transit turnaround facility to be located within the adjacent Hydro corridor to
the north.
BACKGROUND:
City staff is currently reviewing a development proposal from Lundy's Regency Arms Corporation
to construct a self-storage facility located on the north side of the Hydro corridor and between the
QEW and the Hydro Canal. (see attached plan)
In order to access this portion of the developer's holdings, it will be necessary to extend Oakwood
Drive northerly across the frontage of 1.45 acre parcel land owned by the City, through the Hydro
Corridor.
This City-owned land has a municipal watermain across the entire 92m frontage however the
roadway and sanitary services were never extended to the property. It is evident from the dedication
of a large diameter turning circle that the City had some intention to construct a facility that would
allow transit vehicles that serve the senior's homes on the street to turn without having to backup.
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The developer, through discussions with Municipal Works, Planning and Economic Development
staffhas agreed to pursue the acquisition of surplus Hydro lands just north of the Hydro Corridor to
help the City achieve the transit turnaround facility, thereby creating a more marketable situation for
the City's vacant lot. The self storage facility will be subject to the usual site plan agreement process
however the extension of Oakwood Drive involves off-site servicing and road works which should
be addressed formally in a Development Agreement. Since the developer's discussions with Hydro
One are expected to take some additional time to resolve, staff is recommending that the
Development Agreement include the following provisions;
That the developer assumes responsibility for coordinating the construction of the roadway
and servicing across the frontage of the City's lands for which they will be reimbursed for
the actual costs (currently estimated to be approximately $85,000).
II.
That the developer assumes responsibility and the costs of constructing the roadway and
services north of the City-owned lands to service the development lands to the north
(currently under their ownership).
III.
That upon successful acquisition of the Hydro One lands by the developer the City assumes
the new roadway, services and property required for the transit turnaround facility The
compensation for constructing this infrastructure is still subject to negotiations which
potentially could include the sale of the City-owned land to the proponent.
The net effect of this Development Agreement is to enable the servicing of vacant City-owned land
so that it can be sold and brought into use such that it will draw assessment revenue. In addition,
vacant lands under private ownership can be developed while still accommodating the City's needs
to construct a transit turnaround facility.
With respect to financial considerations staff is proposing the following:
The costs of extending the sanitary sewer across the frontage of the City-owned lands
(estimated to be $60,000) be financed by reallocating the funds originally intended to finance
the City's share of the Neighbourhoods of St. Davids sewer separation project ($87,200).
A detailed review of the project file indicated that the City's share had been credited to the
developer in the subdivision agreement and that there are no outstanding payments required.
The cost of constructing the roadway across the frontage of the City-owned land and any
subsequent negotiated costs could be deducted from the proceeds from the sale of the
property, when it occurs.
Staff has currently arranged for appraisals and updated construction cost estimates which will have
to be finalized before the execution of the Development Agreement. This agreement will require
the authorization by City Council and the passing of the required by-law.
March 17, 2003
Prepared by:
Manager of Development
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MW-2003-59
Respectfully submitted:
o~MacDo~na:d~
Chief Administrative Officer
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Attach.
S:hu, EPORTS\2003 ReportsWlW-2003-59 - Oakwood Drive Extension.wpd
ONTARIO HY~DRO LANDS
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QUEEN ELIZABETH WA Y
REG. PLAN
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
SELF STORAGE FACILITY
SERVICING PLAN
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Community Services Department
T ..... .,~& . Parks, Recreation & Culture
ne c.l~/Ol [~, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara FallsyJ~ll~?.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-2003-01
Adele Kan
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
Re: R-2003-01 - Landscape Development of
The Kalar Road Community Sports Park - Phase 2
"Home for Girls Soccer" - TR 18-2002
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Tender TR18-2002 for the Landscape Development of the Kalar Road Community Sports
Park - Phase 2 "Home for Girls Soccer" be awarded to Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. of
Stevensville, Ontario at the revised tendered cost of $ 307,281.26 including taxes, and that the City
enter into a contract agreement with Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. for the tendered works.
BACKGROUND:
Tenders were picked up by various bidders and three (3) bid proposals were received by the Clerk's
Department. The Tender Opening occurred in the presence of the Manager of Supply & Services
on Tuesday, December 17, 2002. The results of the bid process are presented as follows:
Contractor City
Tender Bid Price (including taxes)
1. Stevensville Lawn Service
Stevensville
$ 371,088.84
$307,281.26 (revised)
2. Peninsula Construction Inc. Fonthill
$ 373,931.30
3. C.R.L. Campbell Const.
Wainfleet $ 379,668.64
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The total tender price of the lowest bidder has been revised to delete the one (1) intermediate soccer
pitch area to the southeast and other related tender items. Deleted items can be deferred for
consideration in future project phases.
For Council's information, City staff has recently received two(2) preliminary proposals from
private developers interested in parmering with the City to develop an indoor soccer facility on this
site. The indoor soccer facility, according to the proposals, would effectively eliminate the one (1)
intermediate soccer pitch area to the southeast of the site, adjacent to the Joint School. Included in
the facility would be an intermediate size soccer pitch, office space and storage for the Niagara Falls
Girls Soccer Club, public washrooms, a food area and pro-shop. Further consultation, with City
staff, the private developer and the Girls Soccer Club, is necessary to responsibly investigate the
viability of this type of venture.
The revised Phase 2 contract involves the construction of two (2) mini soccer pitches, gravel parking
areas, automatic irrigation system, and landscaping on the City owned land immediately north of
Kate S. Durdan Public School on Kalar Road. Niagara Falls Girls Soccer is a partner in this "Home
for Girls Soccer" project and has agreed to provide matching funds (50/50) toward the construction
expenses for this site.
Financing:
Funding for this work is available in the following accounts:
Account Name
Dollar Amount (including taxes)
Park Development Charges
Niagara Falls Girls Soccer Contribution
$162,281.26
$145,000.00
Total $ 307,281.26
The Committee's approval of the above would be appreciated.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully submitted:
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E-mail: akon@city, niagarafalls.on,ca
R-2003-15
Adele Kon
Director
March 17, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-15 Don Johnson Park - Proposed Washroom Facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
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BACKGROUND:
A short time ago, Don Johnson approached Parks, Recreation & Culture with a proposal to develop
a washroom facility at Don Johnson Park. This park contains two slo pitch diamonds which are used
during the summer for the Don Johnson over 40 Slo Pitch League, as well as, the Annual Molson
Slo Pitch Tournament. Unfortunately, there are no washroom facilities on site and this has created
problems in the past. The nearby Legion has been cooperative but they are not open all the time the
diamonds are in use, nor are they set up to handle the public's need for washroom facilities.
A preliminary investigation has been carried out with a cost estimate of approximately $20,000.00
for the project. This includes a Hygrade Precast Building for $15,000.00 and servicing cost of
materials only for $5,000.00. Mr. Johnson has offered a willingness to cover the initial cost of the
project with the intent of recouping most of the expenses through grants or donations. Staffhas
assisted Mr. Johnson by applying for funding assistance under the Molson Heroes Program and also
exploring other opportunities. Attached is a plan showing the proposed location of the washroom
facility and a Hygrade Building Plan. x
Mr. Johnson has indicated a desire to have the washroom facility available for the upcoming season.
The proposed option is to have staff assist in preparing the necessary plans and the City to cover the
cost of servicing the project.
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Consideration of Council's assistance for this project is appreciated.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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