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2003/04/07REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 7, 2003 Order of Business and Agenda Package REGULAR MEETING Anril 7. 2003 I. PRAYER: Alderman Selina Volpatti 2. The Minutes of March 31, 2003 will be available for the next Council meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. MA YOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS PRESENTATIONS A presentation will be made to Mr. Greg Bailey in recognition for his achievements in the event and tour/sm industry. Masters Women's Curlinq National Chamnions A presentation will be made to Gloria Sorley and her team ofJackie Lococo, Lynn Coul and Marg Newton, in recognition of winning the National Masters Women's Curling Championship in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Fifty Years in the Radio Industry A presentation will be made to Vince Quaranta in recognition of 50 years of service in the radio industry. -2- His Worship Mayor Thomson will recognize and present a token of appreciation to Officer Greg Sunstrum for his quick thinking in the saving of 11-month old Marissa Yerich during a seizure. DEPUTATIONS The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Mr. Dan Costabile, Chair, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee wishes to provide an update on their activities and invite members of Council to their Battle of the Bands. District School Board of Niaqar= Mr. Mike Kelso, Vice-Principal, Westlane High School and a student from Westlane High School; and Ms. Rita Deluca-Gates, Teacher, Kate S. Durdan Elementary School and Sylvia Vrachimis, student from Kate S. Durdan Elementary School wish to make a presentation to recognize Education Month. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK Autism Society Ontario, Niagara Region Chapter- Re: Proclamation - requesting that Council proclaim April 25, 2003 as "Toonie for Autism Day". RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported. National Amateur Baseball Federation. Re: Upgrading Oakes Park Ball Diamond and the Chippawa Lions Field - requesting that the City upgrade Oakes Park Ball Diamond and the Chippawa Lions Field to an acceptable level of play for the 2003 upcoming "World Series Event". RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. Correspondence from Ms. Anna Lee - Re: Letters to the Editor, Niagara Falls Review, February 4, 2003. RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. -3- REPORTS RA TIFICA TION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair) PLANNING MA TTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer COMMUNITY SERVICES MA TTERS 1. Chief Administrative OfFicer MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Chief Administrative Officer PD-2003-41, Appeal to Zoning By-law No. 2003- 48, AM-17/2000, Miller Road Estates (North) Draft Plan of Subdivision. R-2003-22, Terms of Reference, Armoury Advisory Committee. L-2003-24, (Grand River Resort), Permanently Closing of Roads part of Road Allowance between Lots 2 and 3 north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road; Part of Crowland Road between Lots 4 and 5, north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road; Part of Crowland Road between Montrose Road and Morris Road. CONSENTAGENDA 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. R-2003-23, Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex Tree Removal; MW-2003-72, Chippawa Swimming Pool Change Rooms; Tender #2-2003. -4- RA TIFICA TION OF COMMITTEE-OF. THE-WHOLE RESOLUTIONS That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls reaffirms the passing of By-law No. 2003-48, a by-law to provide zoning regulations for the Miller Road Estates (North) draft plan of subdivision. That the Provincial Govemment endeavour to provide/BI for the Ontado children currently on lists waiting to receive this specialized treatment; and that specialized teachers and curriculum be provided to school children with autism, similar to educational accommodation currently available to the deaf and blind. BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-laws listed for Council consideration. To amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the use and development of a commercial property located on the north side of Thorold Stone Road, east of Portage Road, and to repeal By-law No. 89-17 which regulated, in part, the development of the commercial property. (Re: AM-41/2002) 2003-76 To authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 488745 Ontario Limited respecting Brookfield Court Subdivision. 2003-77 To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 7~h day of Apdl, 2003. NEW BUSINESS For Immediate Release MEDIA RELEASE Grcg Bailey Inducted into the FEO Hall of Fame March 20, 200:~ (Toronto, ON)- Greg Bailey, former Manager for the Winter Festival of Lights was ' given an emotional standing ovation as he was inducted into the Festivals & Events Ontario Hall ofl~ame. The award was presented at FEO's annual conference held earlier this year in Toronto. It distinguish~ outstanding leaders in the festival and events industry from across the province. Although immersed in the events industry ['or numerous years, Greg enjoyed a professional career as a helicopter pilot for over two decades. His flights took him to some of the most remote areas of the world, including Northern Canada~ and the North Pole. Greg and his young family eventually made Niagara their home as he took a position as airport manager in St. Catharines. Greg embarked on a new career in 1992, transferring his unique skills and leadership qualities to the Winter Festival of Lights. Under his direction the Winter Festival of Lights was elevated from a small local event to one that currently receives over a million visitors per year, becoming a staple component of Niagara's allure as a 4-season destination. In 1999, he was appointed as Director of Events at Niagara Falls Tourism and served on the board of Festivals & Events Ontario for three years. Presenting the award to Mr. Bailey were Mr. Michel Gauthier, President of Festival & Events Ontario, Mr_ Wayne Wettlaufer, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Ioufism & Recreation, Mr. Tom Butler, K & K Insurance, and Mrs. Joyce Morocco, Director of Sales at Niagara Falls lorn'ism. Mrs. Morocco, former colleague and close friend of Mr. Bailey had the opportunity to say a few words at the ceremony and felt "...it was a great honour to present Greg with this award, he has been a major inspiration to our organization and the event industry as a whole." For Mr. Bailey "It was an unexpected honour to be inducted into the FEO Hall &Fame. I will miss working with many friends and colleagues I made during my employment with the Winter Festival of Lights." Greg took an early retirement last year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1995. A farewell reception held in his honour last summer drew many admirers and weil-wishers. ~30- For more intbrmation contact the Niagara Falls Tourism office At 905-356-6061 0 7 2OO$ Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture Inter-Departmental Memorandum HIF~. FRLLS CLERKS '03 03~.- To: Sue Forcier Mayor's Office March 24, 2003 From: Lori-Lyn Albanese Community Development Coordinator Extension 4330 Subject: Awards at Council - Monday, April 7, 2003 Masters Women's Curling National Champions Curlers from the Niagara Falls Curling Club had a successful weekend February 22 and 23, 2003. Gloria Sorley and her team of Jackie Lococo, Lynn Coull and Marg Newton won the masters women's Provincial Championship at the Ennismore Curling Club. They won a tie-breaker against Fran Allan to clinch the provincial championship banner. Then, on March 16, 2003, the team travelled to Assiniboia, Saskatchewan to compete in the National Masters Championship. Skip, Gloria Sodey, third Jackie Lococo, second Lynne Coull and lead Marg Newton, beat Manitoba 8-7 in an extra end to win the NATIONAL MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP title. They beat British Columbia 8-5 on Saturday, March 22 to advance to the championship match. They posted a 5-2 record in the round robin to head into the playoffs in second place. After winning their first four games, the team lost a round-robin game to Manitoba 5-4 in an extra end. They recovered to beat Saskatchewan 8-3, then lost their final game to New Brunswick by a 9-7 score after taking an early 6-0 lead. Manitoba finished in first place in the round robin with a 6-1 record. Alberta, B.C. and New Brunswick all finished 4-3. Gloria Sorley and her team have only been playing together as a team for two years. To compete in the masters competition, all curlers must be 60 years and older. c.c. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk c.c. Adele Kon, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture 0 7 2003 Worth9 Tooet~r to Seroe Oar Cornm~mit~ pans th~ floor, er dead U.S. sol- uts to a youn~ wearing wire- aneone off cam- tt his mission in m explains that h~." ,ther me, I don t Marine litter bearers bring in a wounded Sunday. Platoon at Camp Viper frpm southern Iraq Photo:Mike Zerby / AP tvs another sol- · ~, his right ann nursing his abdomen with his fight · There ~s dried hand. An Iraqi steps close to him and ~e appears' tO be roms his head for the camera. He is asked about the ~le Of Iraq, to v "A people with See' 'POW$' on Page A2 pressive pay- td of missiles ~ range of q. :Ie's extremely ,ud of his son, Third-elass Officer. lard the ship. has dual :itizenship, is ae for himself someone who within the "He's gone off tO :fight a war," his few days father said. But rather than honour the heroism of the U.S.-led military forces, world- wide protests are taking place "I th;ok people are too wgrried about why we shouldn't be there, when we should, be worried about who's there," added Peter's older brother Andy Jr. Desbite the anti-war sentiments, "the United States do have justification for it because of 9-11." Peter's father added. "You can't fault the United States for what they're doing." a hero. See 'Family' on Page A2 ASSIN~OIA, Saslc - Niagara Falls is home to a national champion, The Gloria Sorley fink captured the Canadian masters women's curling championship Sunday in Ass/mboia, Sask. The rink, with Sor!ey at skip, third Jackie Lococo, sc~nd'Eyn~e Coull and lead'Marg Newton, beat Manitoba 8-7 in an extra end to become national champs. The ladies, who play out of the -Niagara Falls Curling Club, beat British Columbia 8-5 Saturday in the semifinal to advance to the champi- fide onship match. They posted a 5-2 record in the round robin to head into the playoffs in secomt place~ Al~er winning their first four games,,the team lost a round-robin game to Manitoba 5-4 in an extra end. They recovered to beat Saskatchewan 8-3. then lost their final game to New Bran~,, 'ck by a 9-7 score after taking an early 6-0 lead. Manitoba finished in . first place in the round mbin with a 6-1 record. Alberta, B.C. and New Bnmswick all finished at 4-3. The rink is due. to fly home tonight: dreds of demonstrators rally for peace ~WNS et'work [ES - As inued to rain ~e Baghdad archy lent his for peace draped ove~ c. the 17-year- ~ened intently at a St. instrators at I the United mst Iraq. 12 student at me College Hundreds took part in a peace rally at Montebello Park Sunday. Photo: Leonard LePage / Osprey News Netw.ork De peace rally iany relatives mtry. iunt living in :nts by tele- ng she was .n' house had ~se bombing :e sections of the city. 1995. - "They're all very scared," he said, After living through the devastation referring to his aunt and her two chfl-of the Gulf War in 1991, Al- dren. Shikarchy said he finds it very diffi- \"They're thinking of moving up cult to watch television news coverage north somewhere where there are less of his native country under attack. bombs." "I can't really watch the TV too A1-Shikarchy moved with his par- much." he said. "It'snot fun to seethe The teenager said he believes it would be best for the Iraqi people if dictator Saddam Hus~ein were removed from power, but he's opposed to the U.S.qed wax to topple him. A1-Shikarchy was joined at the peace rally by cousin Bashar Hassani, who also lives iff Fonthill. Hassani, 20, was born in the United Arab Emirates, but his parents are Iraqi natives. Like his younger cousin, Hassani said he fears for his large extended family in Iraq. "It's horrible. I don't agree with the war, obviously," said the third-year biolo,, _g~ . .,student at Brock University. Really~ tt s the people who are get- ting hurt~ght now." Saturday's peace rally at Montebello Park, organized by Niagam~Educators and Students for Peace. was' among dozens of similar protests in cities across North America~ Dean Iorfida: I am writing you regarding issuing a citation or similar to an Bnforcemcnt Officer who works for the Ministry of the Attorney General. Last Wednesday morning my 11 month old daughter, Marissa, had suffc, rcd a long seizure, during which I was on the phone with 911. My wife, Sabrina, was so frightened holding her that she was screaming. It didn't take long for my daughter to stop breathing, she was turning blue. 8abrina ~ gone out to the porch at this point. Hearing the screams, Officer Gregg Sunstrum ran over from his engagements and began to revive Mariss~ There was no heartbeat present, Before long the colour in her face was restored. The ambulance arrived a few minutes later where Marissa was cared for and brought to the hospital for rccesitation. We are convinced that if he didn't save her life, at the very minimum he saved her ~rom having brain damage. She is well now with no after-effects. We would. 1/ke Mr. Sunsttum to be recognized for changing our lives. Sincerely, Gorch Sabrina and Marissa Yerieh. 6296 Taylor St. Niagara Fails, On 905-356-2760 ~2/24/200a 20=32 9053585558 JAMES MORDEN SCHOOL PAGE 01 make differenee t.iIFIG, FFILLS CLERKS '03 0225 ') 0',--..) February25,2003 Dean Iorfida City Clerk Niagara Falls Fax: 905.356.9083 Please accept this letter as an official request for a school delegation to appear before Council on April 7, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. The month of April is designated Education Month in the District School Board of Niagara. Our theme this year is "We Make a Difference" both in our schools and in our communities. The delegation will consist of four people representing the public secondary and elementa~ schools, two will be staffrepresentatives and the two will be students. Students will briefly discuss the exciting programs that are happening in their schools and throughout the board, I will forward the names of the delegation and their schools two weeks prior to the meeting. The presentation will take approximately five minutes. Could you please fax a confirmation of the above details to me at (905) 358-5550. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your assistance. Scott Em, as Education Month Co-Chair (905) 358-5011 Autism Society Ontario - Niagara Region Chapter 60 James St, Suite 404, St, Cat~arines, ON L2R 7E7 905 682 2776 w~w.autJsmnia,qara.com Fax: 905 682 5609 Tuesday March 11, 2003 Mayor Thompson & Members of Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Thompson & Members of Council: We are writing to you on behalf of the Toonie forAutism Day campaign of Autism Society Ontario. We are sponsoring the 2~am~aal~Toon/e'f~0~ Autism Day campaign orr Frid~Apdl~'25~'2003. This is a province-wide initiative to help young people, their teachers, their parents and their communities get a better understanding about the challenge people with autism face. Thousands of students struggle with learning challenges associated with autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in schools across Ontario. More children are being diagnosed with autism than ever before and are entering classrooms in our schools in record numbers. They are in need of specific educational supports informed teachers and welcoming classrooms of fellow students. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain. The number of children diagnosed is rising at an alarming rate. Autism affects at least 1 in 500 and as many as I in 200 individuals. There is no known cause and there is no cure. The impact on an individual and their families lasts a lifetime. Most people have very little understanding about what autism is. Researchers continue to struggle with finding better diagnostic techniques and treatment methods. ~ ,~ AP,R 0 ? ~01~1 Last year over 370 schools, daycare's and corporations took part in Toonie forAutism Day. We were able to reach over 100,000 students and staff, as well as their families in raising awareness about autism, and raising over for $90,000 much needed research projects. Autism Society Ontario and the Toonie forAutism Day committee recognize this initial campaign was a resounding success. We are counting on your help to make this program a successl We write to request that the Municipality declare in the form of a written proclamation "TOONIE FOR AUTISM DAY" an official calendar event on the LAST FRIDAY OF APRIL (this year it falls on April 25th). We kindly request that this be considered and passed to your Council for approval. Further to school participation, it would be commendable for others such as the employees of the City of Niagara Falls, to take the initiative and hold their own Toonie forAutism Day. It is suggested that if the office employees of the City of Niagara Falls participate, someone should be chosen to be a liaison with our committee~ Please do not hesitate to call us at 905-686-8975 or 416-246-9592 ext. 23. Registration may be done on~line at toonieforautismday@aufismsocietyontario.on,ca Every donation makes a difference and we would greatly appreciate your participation in helping improve the quality of life for all those children and adults affected by this devastating disorder. Please help this very worthy cause. Sincerely, Toonle for Autism Day Committee Autism Society Ontario Bonnie McPhail, Co-Chair Ronald S. Harrison, Co-Chair t4 Miles Drive Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1B9 "1 may not say 'hi' to you, but you can say 'hi' to me." "Sometimes I don't like being touched." "Changes sometimes make me mixed up inside." Our school is proud to announce that we will be participating in TOONIE FOR AUTISM DAY on the last Friday in April. We are supporting a province-wide initiative to help our students, staff and community learn about autism. More and more children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders every day. There is no known cause and there is no cure. We are asking that all students and staff bring in a TOONIE to school in an effort to help support autism research. We know that if we each give a little, we can all do a lot. Please bring in your $2 on TOONIE FOR AUTISM DAY. Please help us help our children. "Having autism is part of me, but it's not who I am." "Sometimes it's hard for me to say what I mean, but I still have something to say." "A little sound to you is a big noise to me." Sponsored by Autism Society Ontario Charitable No. 119248789RR0001 905-686-8975; 1-800-472-7789 Web site: www, autismsociety, on.ca "I'm a student who needs to learn, just like you." NABF World Serie March 1O, 2003 The Honorable Mayor Wayne Thomson And the City Counsel Members dis,Ontario eur Baseball Federation is honored to have Niagara Falls be the host city for the and for all future World Series events. are the host team for the World Series events bringing in US States., i.e.: Oklahoma, Indiana, Miss~sippi, Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, Pennsylvania. Our organization has been a member in good standing of the "National Amateur Baseball Federation" for the past seven (7) years. We have worked very hard and diligently to gain the respect of the "NABF" and the Baseball community throughout the USA and Canada, We are well qualified to host these events as we have proven in the past. that the City Of Niagara Falls sees the wisdom in helping us, "Oakes Park Ball Diamond and the "Chippawa Lions Field" to an acceptable level of tha~ the city fa~:~ iift th~ playing surfa6e of both fields for the 2003 upcoming ,fy to the "Trillium Fund" for thc necessary funds to reimburse the City Of *e cost of upgrading the fields. As a matter of interest, a recent meeting with lirector of Trillium, assured me that if the city extended a 5 year commitment to will in turn seriously look at issuing a grant up to $75,000,.For The facelifting of also I was told they would help with scoreboards, lighting etc. ~he~ ~5~negade Baseball Organization is registered as a non-profit entity, We would also like the 'i~{~t~ Niagara Baseball Association" to participate in the event, by handling all the concessions and to assist us in any way they they feel comfortable with. APR 0 Page 2 As I mentioned we are a non-profit organization and after expenses the excess revenue would be directed to any source that the city deemed proper. The city of Niagara Falls will benefit from the media advertising in the USA, the families and baseball fans who will accompany there favorite teams to the city, generating room revenues, and general tourist attractions. I have taken the liberty of enclosing a copy of this urgent request along with a full description of our organization and tournaments along with teams and there respective cities. Your favorable consideration to this request will be greatly appreciated by the "NABF" and its massive membership throughout the USA and Canada. Sincerely yours; Director of" NABF" Canadian Operations WM: 1 .To Whom it may concern; .The Renegade Baseball Program has been in existence since 1996, we have been a member in good standing with the N.A.B.F. for 5 years, we have respect from the baseball community across North America. 2: (William Maksinuk) the founder and CEO of the Renegade Baseball Program and is also Director of the N.A.B.F. Canadian Operations, and sits on the N.A.B.F. Board of directors. The N.A.B.F. was founded in 1914, making it the oldest standing baseball organization in North America, with over 4000 teams registered..We host 4 major tournaments a year, which includes th~ N.A.B.F, 16 and under Regional qualifier, and the most prestigious, the 18 and under World Series. The other 2 are major tournament s because of the quality of play which enthuses many college and pro scouts to attend which in return bring many requests to participate in our events, We hosted the 2002 Rawlings Invitational tournament and also the 2002 Rawlings Canadian Classic. We hosted the 2002 N.A.B.F General meeting, which was held at the Niagara Falls Hilton, and will return in 2004 or 2005, because it was an entertaining week for our Directors and Members. Our organization is non-profit organization for the main purpose of obtaining grants to help hos There are also grants to upgrade playing facilities in order to maintain events, such as the 16 and under regional and 18 and under World Series. Any monies obtained to upgrade the playing facilities (such as the ones at Oaks and Lions Field in Chippawa), would be submitted to the city as soon as our organization received the funds from either government grants (such as the Trillium Fund) corporate sponsorships, or through the sale of signage on the outfield area, which is accepted by local businesses, because of the eXposure and business they'll receive in return for their help in bringing our tournaments and many visitors to the city of Niagara Falls. Rawlings Invitational - June 19, 20, 21, 22/2003 We have 20 teams confirmed to attend as of December 1st 2002, here are the names and locations of the teams and a projected number of visitors including players, coaches, parents etc. This is a very high caliber of play, many of the players go on to play university or professionally. 2 Renegade Baseball 2 Ontario Falcons 2 Ontario Astros I Boys of Summer/Akron, Ohio 1Willonly Legion/Willionly, Ohio 1 Bellefonte Bandits/State College Penn 1 Jackson Wendy's/Jackson, Michigan 2 Fielder's Choice/Brucksville, Ohio 2 St Louis Thunder/St Louis, Missouri 3 Kalamagoo Maroons/Kalamagoo, Michigan 1 Seneca Valley Raiders/Seneca Valley Ohio 1 Cincinnati Future Stars/Cincinnati, Ohio The average number of visitors for this time of the season per team are 45, 20 players,4 coaches, 20 fans, which totals 900 visitors staying 4 nights and 5 days Rawlings Canadian Classic- July 3,4,5,6 We have 18 teams confirmed as of December 1st 2002, here are the names and locations of the teams and a projected number of visitors, there will be two more teams added. 2. Renegade Baseball 3 Team Ontario 2 Ontario Falcons 1 Ontario Astms 1 Maryland Redbirds, Baltimore Maryland 1 Cincinnati Future Stars, Cincinnati, Ohio 1 Long Island Cardinals, Lung Island, New York 2 Youth Service, Brooklyn, New York 2 Long Island Tigers/Long Island, New York 1 Bayside Yankees/New York, New York 2 Diamond Devils/Charlotte, North Carolina The average number of visitors per team in this tournament is much higher because it's vacation time. 60 visitors times 20 teams - 1200 visitors staying 4 nights and 5 days. National Amateur Baseball Federations July 17, 18, 19 16 and under regional qualifying tournament This toumament brings in 10 teams and they bring in more visitors, since the winner of this tournament goes on to the 16 and under World Series. There are only 10 N.A.B.F regional tournaments in North America and we would like Niagara Falls to be one of them. Here's a list of teams that attended in 2002: Renaissance Amateur Baseball, Detroit Michigan Eastern New York League Federations of Amateur Baseball, New York Greater Akron Baseball, Ohio Youngstown Class B League, Ohio League B, Kelley Baseball, Pennsylvania Super East Baseball League, New York Team Ontario, Ontario Canada Renegades Baseball, Ontario Canada Little Ceasers Amateur Baseball, Michigan Need Field upgrade for World Series National Amateur Baseball Federation 18 and under World Series July, 31 August 1, 2, 3 2003 This tournament is one of the top toumaments in North America for any city to host. After experiencing our first World Series in 2002, we felt another top facility was needed in order for the NABF World Series to stay in Canada. Here are the teams and cities of all participants from last years' World Series. Renegades Baseball, Ontario Elk City Travelers, Elk City, OK Fort Wayne Dox, Fort Wayne, Indiana Grand Slam Diamonds, Wellington, Delaware White Oaks Batting Practice, Whit Oaks, Penn. Lexington Dixie, Lexington KY Huntington Hounds, Huntington Delaware Jackson 96ers, Jackson Mississippi Columbia Reds, Columbia Maryland Columbus Cobras, Columbus, Ohio Our organization has just signed a two year agreement with the N.A.B.F to be the host of the 18 and under World Series in 2003 and 2004. We are asking Niagara Falls to be a major part of this event for the next 2 years and for many years to come. In return, the city of Niagara falls will be advertised to hundreds of thousands of people across North America. (Mainly in the U.S.A:) The World Series and all our invitational Tournaments will bring in millions of tourist dollars to the city and also the recognition of being the site of the N.A.B.F. 18 and under World Series which brings many advantages to the city. Mayor Wayne Thompson, Council Members, March 27th, 2003 On Monday March 24th 2003, I received my package in the mail for the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting formally known as LACAC. As an appointed member of this committee, I read the Agenda and looked forward to our next meeting of March 26th 2003. On holidays from Feb 24th to March 08th I missed the last Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting of February 26th. I was taken back when I read over the minutes from that meeting. Under New business I read a fellow committee member had concerns with an editorial I had submitted to the Review on February 04th 2003. I have included a copy of this editorial and a copy of the New business minutes for you information. In my absence a motion was passed by Margaret Mingle and 2na by Janice Wing to address difficulties they had with the editorial. My concern to you council is twofold, committee protocol and common courtesy. I was back in the city on March 08th. At no time since then did anyone from this committee including city staffeall me to inform me of this concern. They did not discuss, question, inform, or ask for a response prior to a motion being made. Is this protocol? What happened to common courtesy? The difficulty they had could have been resolved with a phone call. They chose not to follow protocol, the reason for my submission today. Presently council members I sit on the following committees by appointment; Municipal Heritage (LACAC), Environmental Planning & Greening, Arts and Culture and Ad Hoc or sub on Art walk, Streetscape Master Plan II and the Armoury Committee and FYI the Marketing Committee for the Chamber as well an advisory role to some local BIAs. As you can see the tone and content of this editorial was in defense, a reaction to a citizen's presentation to council that gave the impression certain council members were underhandedly trying to stop the designation of Cummington Square. This was something I felt was untrue. Thru my own resources the Legion and most oftbe BIA members had given verbal opposes to the designation. If the presenter tried to meet individually with the opponents, educating them on the benefits of the designation the results would have been different. Whenever a citizen comes to city hall with allegations, I feel in my opinion iftbe allegations are incorrect it is my duty to you to help educate the citizens of this city. I did not mention in this editorial that I was a member oftbe Municipal Heritage Committee and I am not opposed to the designation if there is a consensus. A submission to an editorial is opinion only. The chairman of the Municipal Heritage Committee mentions in the attached minutes that every committee member has the responsibility to work with the committee on items being dealt with to have support for the group's actions and not to convey incorrect information. Council members if I had known my responsibility was the Municipal Heritage Committee wanted the square designated regardless of the consensus I would not have submitted my editorial. I thought this committee had an advisory role only. Council I implore, you have appointed me in an advisory role only and to assist you, should I go against the mandate and succumb to the stronghold of this committee that has a different agenda. The consensuses are your voters. ,PR 0 7 2003 Since my inception on this committee, I have been disappointed, disappointed that I volunteer my time for the betterment of this city, trying to proactively advise council and all I have witnessed is a negative uncontrollable driving force. While some people may continue to let members of this committee stronghold them in favor of not causing a commotion at the city in an election year I will not. For this reason, please accept this submission as my resignation to the Municipal Heritage Committee formally known as LACAC. Thank you for your time. Anna Lee -3- ii) Todd asked for volunteers to form a sub-committee to review the criteria for the Designated Property Grant program. Janice Wing and Gunter Sommerfeldt offered to sit on the sub- committee, along with Todd Barclay. Todd will call Kym Cody to request that she sit on the sub-committee. MOVED BY: Janice Wing SECONDED BY: Gunter Sommerfeldt THAT a sub-committee be formed to review and fine-tune the criteria to qualify for the Designated Property Grant program. Carded Unanimously e) Heritage Week - All agreed that the Heritage Week displays at Niagara Square were well done and the entire event was successful. It provided the opportunity to share information with other groups and the general public and also raise awareness of heritage in our City. Todd will prepare thank-you letters to the participants with a digital image to personalize each one. Todd will also call Niagara Square to reserve a space for next year's event. City of Niagara Falls 100th Birthday - Bill Matson suggested the Heritage Week theme could be tied in with the 100th birthday celebrations. Several ideas were put forth. Todd asked if everyone could give further thought to their ideas and it will be put on next month's agenda. 3. New Business: a) Niagara Falls Review - Letter to the Editor, February 4, 2003 - The Committee discussed the letter to the Editor, written by Anna Lee, regarding the proposed designation ofCummington' Square. There was some concern about the tone and content of the letter and that it was inappropriate coming from a member of the Municipal Heritage Committee, as it could be construed as being their viewpoint. It was noted that, at the time of writing, there was only one letter in opposition to the proposed designation, whereas Anna Lee stated that the majority of people were against it. Todd Barclay stated that every Committee member has a responsibility to work with the Committee on items being dealt with, to have support for the group's actions and not to convey incorrect information to others which can be misleading. The Committee members present felt that this situation needed to be addressed. It was generally agreed that, Todd, as Chair, should meet with John MacDonald to discuss the situation. MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Margaret Mingle Janice Wing THAT Todd Barclay arrange a meeting with John MacDonald to discuss the Municipal Heritage Committees' difficulties with Anna Lee's letter to the Editor of the Niagara Falls Review of February 4, 2003 and the proper protocol which should be followed by any member of this group. Carded Unanimously 4. Communications: a) Royal Canadian Legion, letter to Mayor W. Thomson, dated February 7, 2003 - Janice Wing asked ifa response can be sent to the Legion by the Municipal Heritage Committee. Bill Matson will speak to Dean Iorfida and report back to the Committee. Adjournment: 7:25 p.m. :tc S:LHISTORY~M unl leritageCommitteehM IN UTEShMin 2003~FEB26.wpd Rol~-Royce commissioned its ~mous figurehead The Spirit of cstasy 92 years ago today, in 1911. atist Charles Sykes used Lord Montague's mistress, :leanor Thornton, as his model. Sixty years later to the ay, Rolls-Royce was declared b~pt followhag a dis- strous contract to supply airplane engines to Lockheed. 'he British government came to its rescue. S~ates. 1974 - U.S. newspaper heir Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in Berldey, Calif., by members of the radical Symbionese Liberation Army. 1997 - A civil jury found O. J. Simpson liable for the slashing deaths of his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman. "mushroom douds" h - this is not the time s m give them to his te Assuming Saddam friends, of course, usually been the ca~ (Division of labour: Change Firearms Act to somethi has for flexing its m~ The Editor: al" to the victims of violence. ~ this situation, we wi Hopefully, those Members of Parliament who participated in take our usual "b~cl )pments involving the Justice this costly sham will seek to A lot of media ~overage has been levoted to discussing recent devel- Department's tortured efforts to ~mplement the Firearms Act. The constant reports of excessive waste and inefficiency are especial- ly heartbreaking in view of the fact that the law was originally con- ceived to pay recognition to the 14 young women slain at the Ecole Polytechnique in 1989. Equally frustrating is the fact that many Members of Parliament, including Niagara's own Gary Pillitteri, voted in favour of its pas- sage despite repeated warnings from concerned groups like ours that it contained fundamental flaws. It brings our organization no pleasure to say we told them so - but we told them so. Bringing disgrace upon Parliament by aiming the law at honest citizens, ramming it through by invoking closure on debate and enforcing party disci- pline during final voting was bad enough. To follow that up by spending over $1 billion coupled with ignor- ing contrary reports about its true costs and benefits has been an absolutely shameful way to "create a lasting and meaningful memori- redeem the honour of the peoples House (and themselves) by dump- ing the Firearms Act at the first opportunity - and then seeking to replace it with something that actually works. John A. Gayder, President The Sporting Clubs of Niagara St. Catharines Not all of Chippawa wants designation The Editor Mr. Ede has failed to realize that not all of Chippawa wants to des- ignate the square. How can council dictate such a designation when the majority consensus is against it7 Council was correct to defer it to the Heritage Master Plan. Now, in all fairness a third party will help with the decision. Mr. Ede's approach was all wrong, instead of going to council making allegations, he should have spent more time getting the oppos- ing groups to agree with the desig- nation. These opposing groups are the majority at this time. Alderman Shirley Fisher has done nothing wrong here but listen to both sides and go with the con- sensus, something her political knowledge and experience has told her to do. Finally, in this election year council members please show us grace, kindness, respect, unity, humility and likeness for each other. Make it easy for us to vote for you. Anna Lee Niagara Falls Keep griping to a minimum The Editor: In my opinion, and I don't think I'm alone here, whatever Canada says or doesn't say about the prospective war with Iraq is of miniscule consequence. That we happen to be on the same side as the U.S. is the greatest of historic fortunes, and wf ~hould keep our griping to a minimum. For whatever reasons, some more visible than others, that the States Whether it's to unfinished business oil patches, and/o~ rampant forces of t' rorism, the U.S. hol~ and it is their distinl play them as they world were the utol folks somehow clai wars and the threat be delightfully obsc The Review is a'mev against member news be taken first to the ne Press Council, Suite 2 The Review welcomes neatly typed or printe~ address, and a daytin be contacted by phon stall, and in light of the outside ol the er lished, unless there i,~ one letter per month reserves the right to good taste. Send the[ LOnt. L2E 616; Fax: 9~( The Cily of Niagara Falls Corporate Services Department Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: Fax: E-maih (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca PD-2003-41 Doug Darbyson Director Apd17,2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2003-41, Appeal to Zoning By-law 200348 AM-17/2000, Miller Road Estates (North) Draft Plan of Subdivision RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council reaffirm, through resolution, the passing of By-law 2003-48. BACKGROUND: The City has received the attached appeal to Zoning By-law 2003-48 from Carlo Montemurro. The purpose of the by-law is to provide land use regulations to guide the development of the related Miller Road Estates (North) draft plan of subdivision and the construction of dwellings on the land. The reasons cited in the appeal are summarized as follows: The Zoning By-law amendment is proposed to accommodate a rural residential subdivision that does not meet Planning Act criteria and is currently under appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. The zoning amendment does not conform to the policies of the Regional Policy Plan or the City's Official Plan regarding demonstrated need or suitability of the development in this location outside of the Urban Area Boundary. The quality of the groundwater supply in the area is very low with numerous existing rural residences drawing upon it. City policy is not to assume communal water systems. Until municipal piped water is available, additional rural residential development is premature. The proposed development of the subject land has proceeded through several Planning Act applications. Regional Policy Plan Amendment 113 was adopted in 1998 by Regional Council to designate the land Rural and allow estate residential development subject to several conditions (notably a local Official Plan amendment and plan of subdivision). The proposal is within the area of the Willoughby Land Use Study being undertaken by the City, Region and Niagara Parks Commission. The adopted Council planning framework to finalize this study includes the site in the Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks · Finance Human Resources · Information Systems Legal Planning & Development April 7, 2003 - 2 - PD-2003-41 proposed Estate Residential designation. The applicant has submitted an Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision. Approval of these applications would implement the Regional decision. Council conducted public meetings as required under the Planning Act for the Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and subdivision plan. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were approved in principle, and the subdivision was approved by Council with detailed conditions on December 3, 2001. The appellant has also filed an appeal to the related subdivision. Revised floodplain mapping and further progress on the Willoughby Land Use Study were necessary prior to the recent presentation of the amendments to Council. The proposed Official Plan amendment has been submitted to the Region for review. The City is required to forward the appeal and other material to the Ontario Municipal Board by April 11, 2003. The Board requires that Council's position be submitted with the appeal. CONCLUSION: Council passed By-law 2003-48 in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act and based on staffs recommendation, comments from various agencies and submissions made at public meetings. A resolution of Council to reaffirm the passing of the by-law is required and included in tonight's agenda. Prepared by: Richard Wilson ..~ Planner 2 Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services RW:gd Attach. S:~PDR~2003~PD2003-41, Appeal to Miller Rd Estates North By-law.wpd March 27, 2003 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attention: Dean Iorflda City Clerk Re: Appeal of Zoning By-law No. 2003-48 (AM-t7/2000) By Carlo Montemurro Dear Mr. Iorflda, Fudher to the decision of the City of Niagara Falls Council to adopt Zoning By-law No. 2003-48, I hereby appeal the decision and refer it for a hearing to the Ontario Municipal Board. In order to complete the Appeal the following is provided; · a Notice of Appeal setting out my reasons for the appeal and, · a cheque made out to the Ontario Municipal Board in the amount of $125.00. I trust the above satisfies the requirements of Section 34(19) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13 as amended and that you will forward the Notice of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing. Yours very truly, Carlo Montemurro 6254 Gore Street Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4G5 cc: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning and Development RECEIVED MAR 2 ? 2003 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT IN THE MATTER OF the Planning Act R.S.O.1990, c.P.13 as amended, Section 34, Subsection 19; AND IN THE MATTER OF an application by 727604 Ontario Limited, Carlo Montemurro hereby appeals the decision of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls to adopt Zoning By-law No. 2003-48 (AM-17/2000) which amends By-law No. 395, 1966 for lands municipally known as Part of Lots 15 & 16, Concession 1 Township of Willoughby, now in the City of Niagara Falls. NOTICE OF APPEAL TAKE NOTICE THAT the appellant appeals pursuant to Section 34(19) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as amended the decision of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls to adopt Zoning By-law No. 2003-48 which amends By-law No. 395, 1966 to accommodate a draft plan of subdivision which includes 22 rural residential lots, storm water management areas and open space woodlot. The subject land is located on the north side of Miller Road and east of Willoughby Drive. Reasons for the Appeal The undersigned hereby appeals the decision of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls to adopt Zoning By-law No. 2003-48 for the following reasons: If allowed to come into legal effect, the subject zoning by-law amendment would validate a rural residential subdivision which does not accord with several provisions or "tests" set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13; and The zoning by-law amendment does not conform to the policies of the Regional Niagara Policy Plan or the Niagara Falls Official Plan which require that all new rural residential subdivisions show demonstrated need and are suited to the land proposed for development; and There is ample serviced residential land inside the nearby Chippawa settlement area and there is no need for additional rural residential housing outside the urban area boundary in this location; and The ground water supply in this area of Niagara Falls is of very Iow quality and there are numerous existing rural residences already drawing upon it. Until municipal piped water is approved for the area by Regional Policy Plan Amendment, zoning land for additional rural residential development is premature. The tragic lessons of Walkerton, and the chronic need to extend municipal water to rural subdivisions from Burlington through Hamilton and Niagara, confirms the unknown costs of approving such by-laws; and The established policy of the City of Niagara Falls is to not assume communal water systems for new rural residential developments; and The zoning by-law amendment was adopted to recognize a proposed draft plan of subdivision currently under appeal and referred to the Ontario Municipal Board for the reasons cited above. Relief Souqht The relief sought by the Appellant is as follows; That the Ontado Municipal Board set aside the decision of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls and not approve Zoning By-law No 2003-48. DATED at the City of Niagara Falls the ~ '~ day of ")~, 2003. Carlo Montemurro 6254 Gore Street Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4G5 Community Services Department T ..... ,~a , Parks, Recreation & Culture ne UlTy 01' ~lr~l~' 4310 Queen Street Niagara Fallsll~ll~P.O. ,ox 1023 Canado ~~'Niagara Fails, 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-2003-22 Adele Kon Director April 7, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2003-22 - Terms of Reference - Armoury Advisory Committee RECOMMENDATION: That the attached Terms of Reference for the Armoury Advisory Committee be approved. BACKGROUND: At the November 25, 2002 Council Meeting, a motion was passed to acquire the Armoury and to establish an Advisory Committee to provide a recommendation on the future use of the building. The Committee is respectfully requesting that the attached Terms of Reference be approved. Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture AK/das Attachment Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer S:\Council\Counci12003~R-2003-22 Terms of Reference - Armoury Advisory Committee.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Set'vices · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services City of Niagara Falls Armoury Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Preamble The Armoury which is located on the comer of Victoria Avenue and Armoury Street opened in the year 1911. This building has a rich history. From the beginning, it housed the citizen soldiers of Niagara, both Lincoln and Welland Regiments, and the Artillerymen of the 44th, 56th and 57t~ Regiments. As well, countless Cadets of all Services have used the Armoury at various times. It was from this location that the men of Niagara marched to fight in the two World Wars, Korea, and numerous Peacekeeping Operations. In November 1999, the Niagara Falls Armoury was officially closed and Council passed a motion requesting that our Member of Parliament investigate the possibility of the facility being handed over to the Municipality. In February of 2000, Public Words and Government Services Canada advised City Council that the Armoury had been declared surplus by the Department of National Defence. The building was offered to the City at market value ($375,000.). As soon as Council realized the imminent closure of the building, they directed staff to explore the potential use of the Armoury and to obtain other pertinent information. During the preliminary stages, the following organizations expressed interest in using the Armoury: Project Share, Association for the Preservation of Land Registry Office Documents (APLROD), Niagara Falls Art Gallery, Niagara Military Museum, Dr. Afrukhteh and the Niagara District Art Association. Project Share has found another location and the APLROD realized that their land registry document preservation project should be undertaken by the Region and not a single municipality. However, the remaining groups have continued to express interested. A number of studies were also undertaken by both the Federal Government and the City in order to understand the complexity of the property. Business Plan For The Re-Use Victoria Street Armoury Final Report Phase 1 Property Transfer Assessment Condition Assessment of the Exterior Fabric Phase 2 Environmental Soil Investigation Building Condition Survey At the November 25, 2002 Council Meeting, a motion was passed by Council to approve the following: to purchase the Armoury for a sum of $2.00; to refer the $90,000 cost of the roof replacement to the 2003 budget; and to establish a committee involving various stakeholders to determine the best use for the site. Page 1 of 2 Mandate The Committee is an Ad hoc Committee of Council established to advise and assist Council by recommending the best use for the Armoury building and site. Responsibilities The Committee's responsibilities will relate to the following areas of activities: to maintain clear communications with the community organizations, and individuals who have expressed interest in using the building; to establish criteria for the evaluation process guidelines to assist in the selection process; to obtain information from each of the proponents; to consult with other community organizations and individuals, whenever necessary; to ensure that Council is made aware of the Committee's progress; to provide recommendations to Council concerning, but not limited to: -ownership -partnerships -governance model -finances -funding sources, etc. Membership and Chair The Committee will consist of the following: Mayor Wayne Thomson, Chair Alderman Norm Puttick Alderman Selina Volpatti Kathleen Powell, Museum Manager, City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums Gord West, Vice Chair, City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums Anna Lee, Arts & Culture Commission Nancy McDonald, Arts & Culture Commission April Petrie, Community Representative · Elisabeth Teunis, Community Representative *Sue Forcier, Staff *Alex Herlovich, Staff *Adele Kon, Staff *non voting members Quorum Quorum will be determined by the presence of 50% (V2 of the committee members) plus 1, or 6 of the voting members. Page 2 of 2 Corporate Services Department Legal Services The City of 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls llll P.O. Box 1023 Can~m, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca J - Te .: Fax: (gO5) 37%2892 E-m~ih rk~llio~i~y.niagarafalls.on.~8 L-2003-24 R. O. Kallio City Solicitor April 7, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: L-2003-24 (Grand Niagara Resort) - Permanently Closing of Roads - Part of Road Allowance between Lots 2 and 3 north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road; - Part of Crowland Road between Lots 4 and 5, north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road; - Part of Crowland Road between Montrose Road and Morris Road Our File No.: 2003-51 RECOMMENDATION: That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close parts of the following roads: Part of Road Allowance between Lots 2 and 3, north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road, being approximately 3,600 feet in length, as set out in Schedule "1" as Parcel A, attached to this report; (P1N 0061) Part of Crowland Road between Lots 4 and 5, north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road, being approximately 2,200 feet in length, as set out, in Schedule "1" as Parcel B, attached to this report; (PIN 0057) Part of Grassybrook Road between Lots 4 and 6, west of Crowland Road, north of Biggar Road and south of the Welland River, being approximately 900 feet in length, as set out in Schedule "I" as Parcel C, attached to this report; (PIN 0069) Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance · Human Resources Information Systems · Legal · Planning & Development April 7, 2003 d. -2- L-2003-24 Part of Grassybrook Road between Lots 2 and 5, east of Crowland Road, north of Biggar Road and south of the Welland River, being approximately 2,000 feet in length, as set out in Schedule "1" as Parcel D, attached to this report; (PIN 0067) BACKGROUND: Parcel A is an unopened road allowance and Parcels B, C and D are opened road allowances. Grand Niagara Resort Inc. ("Grand Niagara") is the owner of the lands hatched on Schedule 'T' attached. GNR Development Corporation ("GNR"), the developer for Grand Niagara Resort Inc., recently submitted an Application to the Planning Department for Site Plan Approval to develop an 18 hole golf course on 352 acres of land, abutting Parcels A, B, C and D. As such GNR expressed Grand Niagara's interest in permanently closing and purchasing Parcels A, B, C and D so as to complete the land assembly and incorporate the Parcels as part of a master plan to develop the golf course. Staff has no objections and concurs with the request by GNR. Municipal Works staffhas reviewed .a Traffic Impact Study prepared by a Traffic Engineering firm and concurs that there will be minimal Impact to the abutting property owners as a result of the closures. Staff, however, suggests that permanently closing the roads should be done in conjunction with the site plan approval. Timing of the transfer of Parcels A, B and D will take place just prior to the registration of the Site Plan Agreement so that these Parcels can be incorporated into the development plans. Parcel C will be transferred at the time that the Regional and local Official Plan Amendment Applications are finalized. PreparCy: / City Solicitor A subsequent report, dealing with the sale of the subject lands, will be presented for Council's consideration/~ once the subject portions of the roads are permanently closed. Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: Jot~n MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer /mm SICE~. CITY OF hq ii¸ !i SCHEDU,'i'- ,, ,, P. D. Pd~l~ S Community Services Department Municipal Works The City of 4310 Queen Street Falls'-~llJ P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Niagara FalJs, ON L2E 6X5 CariQda ~' web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca ~ J -- Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-6460 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 7, 2003 Ed Oujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2003-72 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re-' MW-2003-72 Swimming Pool Change Rooms Chippawa Lions Park Tender #02-2003 RECOMMENDATION: That Council award Tender No. 03-2003 for the Swimming Pool Change Rooms at the Chippawa Lions Park to Serianni Construction Ltd. of Welland, Ontario for the total tender stun of $145,746.84 including GST. BACKGROUND: Design and Construction drawing for the proposed swimming pool change room building for Chippawa Lions Park were prepared by Chris Cristelli and Associates Inc. The following is a list of tenders we received: Serianni Construction Ltd. Welland, Ontario $145,746.84 Draficon Construction Niagara Falls, Ontario $148,589.00 T.A.TConstruction Inc. St. Catharines, Ontario $164,560.00 T.R. Hinan Construction Inc. St. Catharines, Ontario $173,875.00 Aldor Builders Ltd., Thorold, Ontario $179,225.00 Working Together to Serve Our Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development · Municipal Works Fire Services Building & By-Laws MW-2003-72 - 2 - April 7, 2003 Serianni Construction Ltd. has confirmed that the building will be completed by June 23, 2003. Funds for this project have been approved in 2003 Capital Works Budget. Council's favourable consideration in the above recommendation is appreciated. Prepared by: Operations Manager Respectfully submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works /SC The CiW of Niagara l:all$~ On. rio Council Chambers No. April 7, 2003 Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls reaffirms the passing of By-law 2003-48, a by-law to provide zoning regulations for the Miller Road Estates (North) draf~ plan of subdivision. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affLxed. DEAN IORFIDA WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers NO. Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman April 7, 2003 WHEREAS Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life; and WHEREAS 20,000 people in Ontario today have autism or some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder; and WHEREAS this learning disability can be treated with a program of intensive one-on-one care; and WHEREAS a program called Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) has proven successful in helping children with autism learn and develop; and WHEREAS according to media reports, approximately 900 Ontario children are on a waiting list for IBI; and WHEREAS government-funded IBI is only available until a child reaches six years old; and WHEREAS Ontario School boards do not have sufficient funding to provide students with autism with specialized curriculum material, assistive technology, specialized staff such as autism teachers and speech and language therapists, and educational assistants; and WHEREAS the Provincial Government has committed $100 million by 2006/2007 for services for children with autism; and WHEREAS despite the much-needed infusion of resources from the Province, the services do not include extension of IBI funding. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Premier Emie Eves and Minister of Community, Family and Children Services, Brenda Elliot, be called up to direct resources to extending IBI funding to children of school age; and -2- FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial Government endeavour to provide IBI for the Ontario children currently on lists waiting to receive this specialized treatment; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED THAT specialized teachers and curriculum be provided to school children with autism, similar to educational accommodation currently available to the deaf and blind. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IOREIDA WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR