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2003/04/28REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 28, 2003 Order of Business and Agenda Package REGULAR MEETING April 28, 2003 1. PRAYER: Alderman Shidey Fisher 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Planning/Regular Minutes of April 14, 2003. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIAR¥1NTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS PRESENTATIONS School Crossinq Guard Crest Competition A presentation will be made to Greendale Public School who had submitted the winning design of a crest to be used by our City crossing guards. European Air Canada Cup Hockey Tournament A presentation will be made to Ms. Val Hall, a member of the Women's National Hockey Team who won a gold medal in the Women's under22 European Air Canada Cup Hockey toumament in Germany. -2- DEPUTATIONS St. John Ambulance Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Cairns, Chair, St. John Ambulance and Chief Peter Corfield, Campaign Chair, wish to address Council on their Capital Campaign to pumhase a new Ambulance/Mobile First Aid Post. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (HANDOUT) PD-2003-46 - Chief Administrative Officer - Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application; AM-02/2003, 6505 Fallsview Boulevard and Land on the North Side of Dunn Street; Applicant: Niagara 21st Group Inc., Agent: Italia Gilberti, Solicitor, Proposed Keg Restaurant/A ttraction. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK Board of Museums - Re: Proclamation - requesting that Council proclaim the month of May as "Intemational Museums Month" and also proclaim May I g", 2003 as "International Museums Day". RECOMMENDATION: That the requests be supported. Lundy's Lane B.I.A. - Re: Approval of the 2003 Budget - requesting that Council approve the Lundy's Lane B.I.A. 2003 Budget. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved. Memo from Chief Patrick Burke. Re: Proclamation - requesting that Council proclaim the week of May 4th - May 10~, 2003 as "Emergency Preparedness Week" in Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported. Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch. Re: Proclamation - requesting that Council proclaim the week of May 5th to May 9~, 2003 as "Health Week" in Niagara Falls and advising of a flag raising ceremony to be held on May 7~h, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall. RECOMMENDA T/ON: That the request be supported. 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 PD-2003-45, Request for Street Name Change, Portion of Beechwood Road to Taylor Road. RATIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL PARKING & TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Alderman Kim Craitor, Chairperson) Chairperson, Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee MW-2003-84, Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee Recommendations - April 15, 2003 Meeting. PARKS. RECREATION & CULTURE MA TTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer R-2003-21, Mandate of Recreation Commission. FIRE SERVICES MA TTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer FS-2003-06, Diesel Emission Filtration System. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Chief Administrative Officer L-2003-33, (Gland River Resort), Permanently Close the following Roads: Part of Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 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. Please note that Mr. Ed Wright and Mr. Bob Robinson wish to address Council. Chief Administrative Officer -4- L-2003-34, Offer for Sale Parts of two laneways located northeast of Centre Street. 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. MW-2003-77, Victoria Avenue, Removal of Retaining Wall and Embankment; Contract 2003-125-03 **REVISED**; MW-2003-79, Contract 2003-09, 2003 Crack Sealing Program; MW-2003-81, Drummond Road BHdge Closure at the OPG Canal MW-2003-85, 2003 Rain Barrel Sale RESOLUTIONS That pursuant to the Ontado Transit Renewal Program, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests payment of renewal funds for transit vehicles for conventional transit vehicles in the amount of $338,994.00; That pursuant to the Ontario Transit Renewal Program, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests payment of renewal funds for transit vehicles for physically disabled persons in the amount of $26,640.00; That Niagara Falls City Council has no objections to the changing of the name of a portion of Beechwood Road *Regional Road 70) to Taylor Road. -5- BY-L WS. The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-laws listed for Council consideration. 2003-88 To amend By-law No. 7g-200, to permit several parcels of/and to function as one for the purpose of providing required parking. (Re: AM-03/2003, Francis Patterson Limited/Sandra Josephine Patterson) 2003-89 To designate the property known as the John Ingles House, 6151 Culp Street, being PIN No. 64354-0088(LT) within the City of Niagara Falls, to be of historic and architectural value and interest. 2003-90 To permanently close part of highways. (Re: Report L-2003-33) 2003-91 To authorfze monies for General Purposes (Apr# 28, 2003) 2003-92 To adopt, ratify and confirm the action of City Council at its meeting held on the 28~h day of Apr#, 2003. NEW BUSINESS Community Services Department Municipal Works Traffic & Parking Services Inter-Department Memorandum TO: Mayor Wayne Thomson DATE: April & Members of Senior Staff FROM: Sue Wheeler First Attendance Supervisory Ext. 5203 RE: Presentation of Awards, School Crossing Guard Crest Competition The City of Niagara Falls Traffic & Parking section, as approved by City Council implemented a competition to design a crest to be used by our City crossing guards. The purpose of this competition was to encourage all children to participate and submit a unique design that would encourage commitment to safety, and to reflect the cooperation that exists between the crossing guards and the children they assist on a daily basis. City Council generously approved the funding to supply the grand prize of a computer suitable for class room use. The judging committee from the Parking and Traffic Committee had a difficult choice to make. All submissions were well done and deserve recognition. The winning design was submitted by Mrs. Susan Dunne's Grade 8 class from Greendale Public School. Their design of two hands holding ,over a Canadian maple leaf, on a background illustrating roadway traffic markings, best illustrated the care, commitment and road safety the City wishes to foster and encourage. The runner up winning designs will also be awarded prizes for each class room category. Each class will win the corresponding free trip. They are as follows: K Sacred Heart Mrs. Antoniou Butterfly Conservatory Gr. 1 Valley Way Mrs. Wills Fort George Gr. 2 Battlefield Mrs. Gillespie African Lion Safari Gr. 3 River View Mrs. Robinson Sir Adam Beck Gen. Stn. Gr. 4 ' Notre Dame Mrs. Ciancio Old Fort Niagara Gr. 5 St. Gabriel Lalemant Miss Fortino Imax & Transport Laidlaw Gr. 6 Orchard Park Mrs. Eidt Marineland I Gr. 7ICardinal Newman Ist'J°seph Miss Perotta Miss Lacharite Metro Toronto Zoo Ontario Science Centre Congratulations to Greendale Public School, all winning classes, and all submissions by Niagara Falls students. Every school that submitted a design will be sent a participation certificate with a thank you letter. s. wheeler St John Ambulance Charitable Registration No. 10802 2237 RRF0001 Niagara Falls Mobile First Aid Post Capital Campaign Proposal A project designed to replace the Niagara Falls' mobile first aid unit and better serve the health and safety needs of our community. Chief Peter Corfield, Campaign Chair Kai T. Bucht, Branch IVlanager St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch 5734 Glenholme Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4Y3 Ph: (905) 356-7461 Fax: (905) 356-1647 email: stjanfor@vaxxine.com web site: www. stjohnambulance~org A. Contact Information & Application Profile Al. Applicant Name St John Ambulance Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch 5734 Glenholme Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4Y3 Ph: (905) 356-7461 Fax: (905) 356-1647 email: stjantbr~vaxxine.com Contacts: Chief Peter Cortield, Campaign Chair Kai T. Bucht, Branch Manager (905) 356-7461 A2. Name of Project Replacement of Mobile First Aid Post/Ambulance A3. What is the total amount that this campaign is hoping to raise? The St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch is attempting to raise $150,000 for the purchase of a mobile first aid post required as soon as possible. An application for Trillium Funds in the amount of $75,000. has been submitted. B. Organizational Background BI. When was our organization started and why? Date &Branch Establishment: March 13, 1938 Mandate: To improve the health and safety of the Niagara Falls community by providing first aid training and community service. B2. What do we do in your community and for whom? Who is our community? This branch primarily serves the City of Niagara Falls. The branch also is available if called upon by surrounding communities. In the event of a major emergency, such as the Ice Storms, branches can be called upon to assist anywhere in the province, or country. Priority is given to our own community with only surplus manpower and supplies being used in other areas. St John Ambulance services are available to all residents of the community. Our services are also available to a great many visitors to our community that take part in many of the events covered by our members. The City of Niagara Falls has a resident population of 2 approximately 81,000 and is still experiencing tremendous growth. During the tourist season, the population in our community can be as high as 150,000. At the present time, approximately 1,500 people per year take courses in life saving skills and about 300,000 people are in attendance at the public events that we provide first aid coverage to. For example, the New Year's celebration can have an attendance of between 35,000 and 55,000 people, many of which are visitors to our community. Many of the persons who visit our community and attend the various functions, which we serve, would be seniors and people with disabilities. The majority of these venues are free to the public and all are handicapped accessible. Accordingly we would attend a high number of seniors in the performance of our duties. What do we do in our community? St John Ambulance volunteers are specially trained, uniformed and equipped to go out to public events to provide first aid services. We are ot~en the most important emergency responders in pre-hospital care as they are on-scene. A St John Ambulance Brigade Volunteer is trained to effectively manage the emergency scene, reduce the chance of further injury, stress or illness, provide quick and appropriate treatment that promotes healing, health and saves lives. The Niagara Falls Branch commitment to quality first aid service requires a top priority be given to a patient's comfort and privacy. In 2001, our annual summary of activities shows that 78 members covered over 373 duties, volunteered over 4,463 hours, and watched over 300,000 people in attendance at various functions. The figures for last year are not yet complete. Our volunteers are very dedicated individuals who train to serve their community, regardless of age, ability, ethno-racial background, gender, religion, income or sexual orientation~ Adult Community Service volunteers are also trained to provide assistance in disaster situations. When a disaster or emergency is declared, our Patient Care Provider volunteers and our mobile first aid posts are called into action~ The most recent profiled event was the Eastern Ontario Ice Storm in early 1998. In 2001, on 9/11, our local EMS called upon all branches of the St John Ambulance, but most specifically, the border cities, to prepare to assist in the event that our local EMS were requested to move into the State of New York. We were placed on alert, and given instructions to prepare our branches, our personnel and our equipment for immediate scrvicc. It is now a requirement that the replacement of equipment and vehicles must be in keeping with Ministry guidelines to ensure that we will be available to our local EMS in the event of emergency. The Niagara Falls Branch also has a Therapy Dog Division and Cadet group. These groups, assist with Community Services, but do not require the mobile first aid post for independent service. Many Community Service Events utilize the mobile first aid post as transport for personnel, supplies and equipment. We transport our tents, tables, chairs, and other supplies. Once set up the unit is again prepared to act as a mobile first aid post with appropriate stretchers and equipment. The Niagara Falls Branch operates a transportation system for the physically challenged. In 2001 over 14,000 rides were provided to over 700 members with the 4 vehicles presently in use. This program also does not use the mobile first aid posts. Niagara Falls Branch also operates the Water Patrol Program. As our community contains one of the most well-know watercourses in Canada, we have many tourists and residents alike enjoying the Welland and Niagara Rivers. Our program sees highly trained, unifomaed, university students patrolling the river to provide on site rescue and first aid. They also provide education on the river and surrounding parklands, and in our schools, In 2002 over 5000 public school children, between the ages of 4 - 12, were taught the "We Can Help" Program which teaches basic safety and first a'd. St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch has a very dedicated Board of Directors, which are representative of; and accountable to the community. With their support, and through. introduction of new staff and programs, we have increased the membership of our organi~tion by 200% over the last year. This Board is dedicated to providing the necessary funds, resources and support to enable our organization to service the needs of our community through public relations, fundraising, and community service activities. St John Ambulance does not require our clients to come to us. We will go to them upon request whether it is first aid training, therapy dog visits, or first aid services. It is essenfml for our first aid services to have a dependable mobile first aid post in order to fulfil the needs of our event organizers. B3. Who do we work with? The St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch has ongoing relations with the following organiT~tions: Canadian National Railway Police Chair-A-Van Chippawa Lioness Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Ass. Niagara Falls Fire Department Niagara Falls Lioness Niagara Parks, Rec & Culture Comm. Niagara Public Health Niagara Transit Commission St John Ambulance Water Patrol The City of Niagara Falls Canadian Pacific Railway Police Chippawa Lions Heart & Stroke Foundation Niagara Emergency Medical Services Niagara Falls Lions Niagara Parks Police Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Regional Police Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Association United Way of Niagara Falls We also have many commercial and private supporters and sponsors. B4. What major challenges have we faced and what have been some of our greatest achievements? 4 The major challenge of a service organization such as ours is volunteer recruitment and funding. With growth comes increased demands on budget items such as training, uniform costs, medical supplies, etc. We have revitalized our Board through new members, which are representative of our community and bring additional resources to our organization. Our public relations and fundraising committee has developed initiatives to see some of our programs become self-sufficient such as our Sponsor a Therapy Dog for a Year Program. We undertook a capital project to see the rebuilding of our Water Patrol House and last year we reali?ed it's completion and dedication~ We have completed Board training and are hoping to complete a Strategic Planning process within our organiTation. We have brought in many new members to assist with our fundmising initiatives and public relations work within our comraunity. C. The Proposal Cl. What do we want to do? The St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch has a need to replace our aging mobile first aid post and equip it with the supplies required to perform professional first aid services. As our present unit has aged, we have experienced increasing costs for maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle to the point that it is now becoming unreliable and financially unfeasible to repair. Vehicle repair costs for 2001 were $5,t49, and 2002 costs were $4,750.87. This unit serves as an outdoor first aid station for public events and mobile events such as walk-a-thons and parades. 70% of all first aid duty requests are for outdoor events. C2. Why do we want to do it? The Niagara Falls Branch needs to replace its current mobile first aid post, which is a 1980 Ford Econoline with a 1980 Type III Prototype Conversion. It is in poor condition and is no longer reliable for public service. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find parts for this age and model of vehicle and parts are no longer being made for it. The rust on the vehicle has necessitated the urgency of this request. We presently have a plywood patch strengthening the stability of the floorboards. It has difficulty starting in cold and damp weather. Its size makes its awkward and difficult for even the most skilled drivers to handle in poor weather conditions. It is not equipped to Ministry standards, with respect to stretcher capability, and specialized equipment and tools requirements. The first aid equipment it contains is also old and in need of replacement. We have not been able to provide coverage during the past year due to vehicle breakdowns and have borrowed or rented vehicles from other branches or companies to meet the needs of our community. C3. Who will benefit and how? St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch mobile first aid post and first aid services are available to all people in the community by request. We do not charge for this service, however, we do encourage donations and are currently looking to implement a cost 5 recovery system for payment. In this way we can provide services to non-profits and charitable organizations at no cost to them, while recovering the actual costs incurred. For profitable events, we will implement a fee-for-service that will adequately cover all costs. Our clients include businesses, event organizers, the general public, schools, community groups, service groups and youth. The mobile first aid post transports trained volunteers and crucial first aid supplies to public events and acts as an outdoor first aid station. It also provides shelter and privacy while treating patients. It is essential that this first aid station be mobile as it is often required to be on the move such as when servicing walk-a-thom, marathons, and parades, etc. D. The Work plan D1. How will this project help to make our programs and services more accessible? The mobile first aid post is required to transport volunteers and first aid supplies to public events such as sports tournaments, parades, marathons, walk-a-thous, and other community events. It serves as an outdoor first aid post where injured people can rest and be treated in privacy. Many of our events take place in the winter, such as the Festival of Lights and New Years Eve in the Park, and our mobile first aid post is essential for the protection of patients due to weather conditions. It also acts as a back-up emergency vehicle for the Mini~l'y of Health and can be called into action when disaster strlces. Without a mobile first aid post, our ability to cover many duties will be seriously affected. D2. Once this project is complete, how will it improve services to our community groups or the general public? A new mobile first aid post will be on active duty more often because it will be more reliable than the current one. D3. What the necessary vehicle and equipment costs? The mobile first aid post is of an ambulance design that has room for two patients lying down. There are two conversion manufacturers in Canada that produce suitable vehicles. We have received several quotes for a vehicle, equipped to Ministry levels, and the best cost received and upon which this proposal is based, is from DeMers Ambulance in Quebec for a 2002 Type III Ambulance specifications MX160A~02. The mobile post is required to be marked with adhesive decals as per St John Ambulance mobile first aid post standards. In order for this mobile first aid post to meet Ontario's Ministry of Health standards, this vehicle must be equipped with the items below. This allows St John Ambulance to assist the Ministry in disaster situations. Mobile First Aid Post Graphics Package Graphic's Installation Outdoor Duty Service Post identification To apply decals to post $ 105,500. $ 650. $ 225 1 x 35P Stretcher Provides a rest area to treat casualties $ 4,500. where no cot is available at community services and public events 2 x KED Device used for extrication of seated $ 500. patients 2 x Sagar Splints Used for femur fracture traction $ 1,300. 2 x MOH Fracture Boards Used for patients with suspected head $ 340. and spinal injuries 8 x Quick Straps Used for securing patients to fracture $ 240. board 16 x StiffNeck C-Collars Used for patients with suspected head $ 271. and spinal injuries 2 x BLS Trauma Bags Used for transport of supplies and $ 286. equipment 2 x Oxygen Carry Packs Used for safe transport of oxygen $ 140. cylinders 2 x Oxygen/Medical Kits Used for carrying supplies for use with $ 340. oxygen Portable Suction Used for mechanical suction $ 759. 3 x Oxygen Regtflators Used for delivery of oxygen $ 540. 4 x Disposable Adult-Bag- Used for delivering oxygen while $ 133. Valve-Mask performing AR for patients 4 x Disposable Child-Bag- Same above - for children $ 143. Valve-Mask 8 x BVM Carry Cases Used for carrying bag valve masks and $ 246. accessories 4 x Advent Bullard Helmets Used for personal protective equipment $ 700. 1 x Life Pack 500 AED Used for treating patients suffering from $ 7,000. cardiac arrest 1 x Scoop Stretcher Used for moving patients in confined $ 750. spaces 1 Stair Chair Used for transporting patients up and ] $ 1057. down stairs 1 Mobile Radio $ 700. 3 Portable Radios $ 2400. Subtotal $ 128,720. Estimated Taxes $ 19,308. Total $ 148,028. E. Impact and Sustainability El. Is there anyone else doing similar work? No. We are the recognized leaders in first aid training and delivery of first aid coverage. There are private companies that provide similar services at a cost. A comparison of private companies that provide these services would result in a cost of $65.00 per hour 7 for one vehicle and one trained attendant. In 2002 our members performed 1,397.5 hours of community work. Based on the $65.00 per hour cost, our services would have cost more than $92,000. with a private service provider. It is safe to assume that this cost may have been prohibitive to many of our community and City-sponsored event organizers, and as first aid services are a requirement of insurance for events, could have resulted in many of these events not taking place. We provide this service to our community, other charitable organizations and service groups at no-cost or a minimal cost. Our volunteers are recognized by our community and provide a feeling of being protected in times when many in large gatherings are feeling vulnerable. E2. How will we sustain this project once the capital campaign ends? The Niagara Falls Branch is currently incurring costs of running the existing mobile first aid post. The higher insurance costs will be paid for partly by lower maintenance and repair costs and through the surplus that we have budgeted for. F. Reporting & Evaluation Fl. What results do we hope to achieve by doing this work? St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch will be able to continue to service outdoor and mobile first aid duties in the community. In case of disaster, the post can be used to assist the Ministry of Health in the care and transport of casualties. The supplies are required in order to perform cfiticai first aid procedures as indicated above. F2. How will we know if we are achieving these results? Increases in volunteer activities is tracked through the Adult Community Services reporting system which collects data on the number of volunteer hours performed, numbers and types of duties covered, number and type of injuries attended to, and approximate number of people in attendance at the events. This information is provided. to our funders, our local media, our Provincial Council and our Board of Directors. F3. Do we have any plans to share the results of our campaign? If so, how? A press release will be issued infonnin~ the public of the mobile first aid post acquisition. Major sponsorships will be announced and recognized by the organization in the community. The final announcement and dedication of the newly acquired mobile first aid post will be made at a televised City Council meeting. Appropriate announcements will be made to inform the community that we are able to better serve the community's outdoor first aid needs with appropriate equipment. The logo and/or name of organizations that made the acquisition of the new vehicle possible will be prominently displayed on the vehicle. This information will also be posted on our web site at www: stjohnambulaneenf, org Donors of $10,000. or more will have their name and logo on the side of the vehicle. Donations of between $I,000 and $9,999. will be announced publicly, with appropriate media coverage and a permanem donors board will be unveiled with the names of each of these donors. The names of donors of less than a $1,000. will be prominently displayed on a donors board at the St John House and recognized with a plaque acknowledging their contribution. The results of the Community Service Activities are reported to the Board of Directors each month and are published in the Annual Report. Press releases are issued in January, which summarize the past year's activities. G. Budget & Financial Information Gl. Application Budget Trillium Funding $ 75,000 Corporate & Private Funding 75,000 Total Project Cost $150,000 G2. Other Funders of the Campaign We have formed a Capital Campaign Committee for the Purchase of a New Ambulance. They have formulated a plan to approach local companies for support. An application has been submitted to Casino Niagara for their consideration. It is our hope to raise the balance of the funds required and complete the purchase in 2003. The chair of our capital campaign is Chief Peter Corfield, former Chief of our Niagara Falls Fire Department and currently Chief of the Fire Department for Lincoln. G3. Other Core Funders of our Organization Other Core Funders of our organization are as follows: $45,000 United Way of Niagara Falls (operating budget) Contact Person: Carol Stewart-Kirby Address: 5017 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4C9 Telephone Number: (905) 354-9342 $25,000 City of Niagara Falls (for Water Patrol Program) Contact Person: Adele Kon Address: P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Telephone Number: (905) 356-7521 ext 4507 In Kind City of Niagara Falls (for Community Services) Contact Person: Tony Ravenda Address: P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Telephone Number: (905) 356-7521 ext 4318 9 $17,500 Bingo - approximate. Since June of 2002 we have experienced a drop in bingo revenues. $2,00 - 3,000 Event Organizers - this money goes directly into a reserved fund for equipment purchases. Current project is radios to allow for better communications at large venues. $15,000. Other Donations G4. Organizational Surplus or Deficit We are anticipating a $7,381 deficit when books are dosed for 2002 and $547 surplus in 2003. Our fundraislng committee is dedicated to meeting these needs. We presently have Restricted Reserve Funds, which were established by the Board to build reserves for future needs. Presently they total $6,000 and are identified for specific needs. H. Attachments Please find attached copies of our last audited financial statements (2000) and unaudited statements (2001). Statements for 2002 are not yet available. Confirmation I confirm that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. y Caims, O~tJ, Branch Chair 10 Corporate Services Department The City of ~'i~ll~ Niagara Fa,,slJla~ I- 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-2003-46 Doug Oarbyson Director April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2003-46, Zoning By-law Amendment Application AM-02/2003, 6505 Fallsview Boulevard and Land on the North Side of Dunn Street Applicant: Niagara 21" Group Inc. Agent: Italia Gilberti, Solicitor Proposed Keg Restaurant/Attraction RECOMMENDATION· That Council giye its approval to an application for the developnlent of a Keg Restaurant as disclosed in amended application at the above noted location, subject to the following conditions, namely: That the parking spaces that cannot be provided on-site, may be provided on a temporary basis on off-site premises at the Dunn Street property referred to above. The temporary approval referred to in (1) above would be for a 3 year period specifically related to the advent of a new People Mover System in Niagara Falls presently being planned and no renewal of the temporary approval would be given in the event that the new People Mover System was in operation. The temporary parking spaces at the Durra Street property referred to in (1) above are for the Keg Restaurant and an attractor and not for commercial parking. The Keg Restaurant will not be occupied unless and until the required parking spaces referred to in (1) above are in existence (it being understood that at present a parking structure would have to be erected on the Dulm Street property to house the temporary parking required). Upon the end of the temporary approval, the Keg Restaurant could not continue to operate at the above location unless the applicant provided cash-in-lieu for the number of spaces required or made other arrangements for the provision of parking at another location acceptable to the Council. The applicant satisfactorily address the issue of lot coverage and on-site service vehicle manoeuvring prior to the adoption of the amending by-law. Working Together to Serve Our CommuniO, Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development April 28, 2003 - 2 - PD-2003-46 BACKGROUND: On March 17, 2003 Council received Report PD-2003-24, a copy of which is attached hereto, and deferred a decision until it was in receipt of an updated report on the People Mover Parking Strategy. On April 7, 2003 Ed Lustig, Project Director for the People Mover Project appeared before the Community Services Committee and presented a status report on the People Mover Project. Gregg Loane of [BI Group who are preparing the Parking Strategy report for the People Mover Project was also in attendance and presented information regarding the parking strategy. The applicant has requested that Council consider a revised application. The proposal has been changed in that the applicant is now proposing to provide all of the required parking off-site on the lands on the north side of Dunn Street (Parcel 2 on Schedule 1, attached) within a parking structure. The Project Director for the People Mover's report included the following comments under the subject "Parking Strategy" for the People Mover Project: About 90% of the people who visit Niagara Falls arrive in automobiles that need to be parked. Accordingly, converting "parkers" of motor vehicles into "riders" of the system is a key challenge. To complement the People Mover System and to maximize ridership capture, it is necessary to develop and implement a parking strategy. It has been recognized that the location, supply and management of parking facilities will be a key to the success of the People Mover. Recognizing the importance of a parking strategy to the viability of the Project resulted in City Council authorizing a study being carded out by [BI (at the expense of FMC) for these purposes. Having supported and approved the Official Plan, Environmental Assessment and the acquisition of the lands for this Project, it is now critical for the City to implement a parking strategy to provide for the support of the economics of the Project so that it can occur and also to protect the investment that the local taxpayers have made. Unless ridership is supported by a rational parking strategy, it is unlikely that private investment in the Project will occur. While there may be some public concem about the cost of the acquisition of the railway corridor, it does not appear that the public is unsupportive of a project that would provide a clean, accessible transportation system linking the major tourist attractions along a separate guideway thereby reducing congestion and allowing economic development to occur. If anything, people who have concerns about the expenditure of local public funds for the rail~vay corridor are likely to be more insistent that Council now takes all necessary steps to ensure that it protects its investment by taking actions supportive of the Project that do not involve further financial exposure or risk. Mr. Lustig made general comments at the meeting about the need to try to find fair and reasonable solutions to current zoning applications, such as the Keg application, during the period prior to the People Mover Project being approved and implemented. Following these comments, Mayor Thomson engaged Mr. Loane in a discussion which resulted in Mr. Loane indicating that in spite of the fact that the parking strategy being developed by 113I discourages the provision of off-site parking that is unsupportive to the economic viability of the People Mover Project, temporary off-site parking tied to the advent of the People Mover ~vould present a solution for the Keg application during the period prior to the advent of the a new People Mover System. April 28, 2003 - 3 - PD-2003-46 CONCLUSION: With the City's commitment to the development of a People Mover system, there are significant changes in the mariner in which land uses provide parking. Under the current system, the Zoning By-law requires that a minimum parking requirement be met on-site. The new policy direction is to require developments to provide "target requirements" whereby minimum and maximum amounts of parking are provided on-site or to have the developer pay cash-in-lieu and the parking is provided within a People Mover parking lot. This new approach is to be applied to the Fallsview and Clifton subdistricts equally to ensure developments have sufficient parking and the People Mover can capture appropriate ridership. The gist of the IBI Report respecting parking strategies relates to the protection of the economic basis for the People Mover. The strategy is to discourage permanent off-site parking. For the People Mover, the creation of permanent spaces (particularly in parking structures) at the wrong locations could be fatal to the economic basis of the Project. On the other hand, the creation of temporary spaces that would disappear when the People Mover is implemented, may be a legitimate and positive way of dealing with development applications that come before the People Project is "a go" or is implemented. In order to pursue the possibility of temporary off-site parking as a solution to the Keg application issue, a meeting was held late last week with the applicant and its solicitor. As a result of the meeting the recommendation set out in this report was worked out. Based on the foregoing analysis and that provided previously, the application to amend the Zoning By-law for 6505 Fallsview Boulevard can be recommended for conditional approval as noted above. Alternatively, Council can consider the previous recommendations in report PD-2003-24 (attached). In this report staff had recommended that the applicant undertake a Parking Demand Analysis of the proposed Keg restaurant that would determine the actual parking needed to service the development. Regardless of the approach taken, consistency with the People Mover Parking Strategy is of paramount importance. The decision on the Keg application will set the stage for other development applications requesting similar parking relief. Planner 2 Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Recommended by: Director of Planning & Development and Respectfully submitted: ~n~ld~~a // Chief Administrative Officer Ed Lustig Project Director for the People Mover JB:EPL:gd Attach. S:~PDR~2003kPD2003~46, AM-02-03, 6505 Fallsview Blvd., Tl~e Keg.v~pd Corporate Services Department PD-2003-24 Planning & Development Th- "'i~' "' ~& ,. 4310 Queen Street · .u..ox Niagara Falls YJ~II~ Niagara Faits, ON L2E 6X5 ~11 Tel.: (905) 3564521 Fax: (905) 356.2354 E-mail: planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Doug Darbyson Director March 17, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Munioipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Membem Re: PD-2003-24, Zoning By-law Amendment Application AM-02/2003, 6505 Fallsview Boulevard Applicant: Niagara 21~ Group Inc. Agent: Italia Gilberti, Solicitor Proposed Keg Restaurant/Attraction RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the application for a proposed restaurant/attraction at 6505 Fallsview Boulevard conditional upon the following being satisfied prior to the enactment of the amending zoning by-law: 1) completion of a Parking Demand Analysis, prepared by a recognized Transportation Planning Consultant/Engineer, to thc satisfaction of the Director of Municipal Works and the Director of Planning & Development, which demonstrates: a) b) c) d) the actual parking requirements for tho proposed restaurant/attraction; the reduction in parking supply that would reasonably be attributable to walk-in patrons; the appropriateness of satisfying the remaining parking requirement off-site, in a parking structure on Dunn Street; and thc potential of providing yalet parking on an interim basis; 2) that the amending by-law include provisions for the construction of required parking as determined above; and 3) that staffbe directed to investigate the appropriateness and applicability of establishing cash- in4ien for the area. BACKGROUND: Proposal Niagara 21'~ Group htc. through its solicitor, Italia Gilberti, has requested an amendment to the Zoning By-law for the land on the west side of Fallsview Boulevard and the land on the north side Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks · Finance · Human Resources · Informalion Systems Legal · Planning g Development March 17, 2003 - 2 - PD-2003-24 o£Dun~ Street, shown as ?arce]s 1 and 2 on gcheduic 1. The applicant proposes to coustmct a restaurant/attraction on ?arcel l which is purported to accommodate thc equivalent of 1,500 scats, The plans submitted illustrate that almost 10,000 sq. ft. of floor area is attributable to attractions. Approximately 25, 600 sq. ft. of floor area is to be occupied by bars or restaurants. No specific details regarding the type of attraction, restaurant and bar seating capacities and number of occupants have been supplied by the applicant although requested by staff. Based on this, staffis unsure as to the actual parking requirement of the project. The amendment is requested to either: exempt the proposed restaurant from having to provide any parking; or reduce the amount of parking required for the proposed restaurant to a ratio of one space for every ten seats, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a ratio of one space for every five seats and allow it to be provided off-site in a proposed parking structure on Parcel 2. Details are shown on Schedules 2 and 3. Parcel 1 is currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC). Parcel 2iszonedParking (P-511,562). Specialprovisions to 511 and562 permit thelandtobeused to provide required parking for the Marriott Fallsview and Embassy Suites hotels, respectively. A site specific by-law is requested that would either exempt the proposed restaurant from parking or reduce the requirement to 1 space/10 seats. Additional site specific provisions are requested to - permit a building height, of 15 metres and a lot coverage of 85% on Parcel 1. Surrounding Laud Uses The surrounding lands are occupied by a variety of tourism uses including the casino, hotels and restaurants. Circulation Comments Municipal Works Access will be limited to a right-in, right-out only onto Main Street. Dedication of a 10-foot road widening along Fallsview Boulevard and a daylight triangle (14.76 fL x 14.76 ft.) at the intersection of Fallsview Boulevard and Dixon Street. Parks, Recreation & Culture No objections. Fire Services No objections. Further comments regarding fire safety issues will be made during site plan and building permit review. Building & By-law Services No objections. Further comments regarding Ontario Building Code issues will be made during site plan and building permit review. · March 17, 2003 -3 - PD-2003-24 Planning Review: The following is a summary of staff's assessment of the application: Land Use The proposed building is in compliance with the Official Plan. The tourism policies of the Official Plan promote the Fallsview District for large-scale accommodations, entertainment, retail and attractions. Buildings are to be constructed close to the street to provide pedestrian-scale uses. The proposed building generally complies with these Policies because: The five-storey building height is well within the height strategy for Fallsview. The restaurant/attraction is built close to the property lines and will provide pedestrian-scale uses. The use will add to the mix of tourist commercial uses in the district and will provide an additional entertainment use in the area. The applicant has requested to increase the lot coverage from 70% to 85%. The lot ' coverage proposed does not appear to allow for any on-site manoeuwing of delivery or service vehicles. The project architect should provide fitrther details on this, however, it is likely that these vehicles would have to use Main Street for manoeuvring. Some reduction in lot coverage may be required. ' The application is precedent-setting and a marked departure from the City's planning .program. The parking policies of the Official Plan state that all developments are to provide adequate parking to minimize on-street parking and encourage the free flow of traffic. The Zoning By- law further requires on-site parking and sets standards for individual uses. This is a fundamental premise for any development in the City: that a development is to provide sufficient parking on-site for its needs. To exempt or reduce parking standards, the responsibility of providing parking shifts fi:om the private sector to the municipality. The precedent-setting nature of the application will, if approved, result in future applications for parking exemptions or reductions. The municipality will then have to undertake the development and operation of parking lots in order to respond to the demand, in the long-term. The applicant claims that 300 parking spaces will be required for this development. This equates to the parking requirement for a 600-room hotel. The Official Plan states that large-scale tourist commercial developments should have appropriately designed and scaled parking structures. These structures should be provided on-site. March 17, 2003 .4- PD-2003-24 Council has deviated from the requirement of providing parking in'only three areas: exemptions exist in the Downtown, Victoria Avenue and Main and Ferry areas. The Fallsview area does not have the "built-up" nature of downtown, Victoria Avenue or Main & Ferry, the older areas that are traditionally exempt fi.om parking due to the development having occurred prior to the establishment of parking regulations. Exemption fi.om parking is provided in these areas in order to stimulate revitalization. The City's tourism consultants, The IBI Group, has provided information on the request to reduce parking (see attached letter dated March 10, 2003). Such requests are to be supported by a Parking Demand Analysis. This study is to justify a reduction in parking based on special site characteristics, for example: levels of transit service, off-peak demands, shared parking, bus tours, walk-in-traffic, etc. The transportation engineer will have to certify that any reduction will not result in off- site overflow parking onto adjacent properties or streets or into unaffiliated areas. The applicant has submitted a letter from Delcan Engineering which does not provide justification for the application. The letter states that site access should onlybe from Main Street and not fi.om Fallsview Boulevard which is in agreement with comments fi.om Municipal Works. The consultant has also stated that it is reasonable to assume that the restaurant will benefit by walk-by traffic which should lessen vehicular traffic demand. However, no detailed parking demand analysis has been provided. Off-site parking has only been considered for hotels. This has been done only recently and site specifically. Hotel patronage is fundamentally different, however, than restaurants in that the duration of stay is longer. As noted above, serious traffic concerns are anticipated. The applicant's intentions should be clarified as to whether the Dunn Street lands are actually intended for the construction of a parking structure. 3. . Further details are required as to the actual occupancy of the development. As noted above, the plans submitted for the application do not accurately describe the type of attraction, its occupant load and the seating capacities of the bars and restaurants. Therefo/'e, the 1,500 seat capacity and 300 parking space requirements cannot be verified. Planning staff has reviewed the plans and due to their ambiguity cannot determine the parking requirement. Because of this, it is incumbent on the deVeloper to undertake the Parking Demand Analysis in order to clarify the occupant lo ad and resulting parking demand. People Mover Study The proposal is not within the intent and of the purpose of the Official Plan policies for parking and the People Mover parking strategy. The Official Plan contains policies respecting parking. These policies, which originated in the Tourist Area Development Strategy (TADS), envisage an "integrated visitor circulation system" whereby public parking lots are distributed throughout the tourist core in support of March 17, 2003 - 5 - PD-2003-24 a people mover system and in walking distance to at'tractions. The people"tuover, under this system, would be a fundamental piece o ftransportation infrastructure. The planning for this system must consider all aspects of parking and transportation in the tourist area to make the people mover economical and viable. To this end, the City has recently contracted the IBI Group to prepare a parking strategy for the tourist area in order to validate the economics of the people mover project. An overview of the People Mover Project Parking Studyis set out in the attached memorandum dated March 6, 2003 from Ed Lustig. Given that City Council gave their endorsation to prepare the study and that the Steering Committee has approved in principle the "Preliminary Parking Strategy", the IBI Group was requested to assess the proposed Keg application vis-a-vis .their recommended parking sh'ategies (see attached letter from the IBI Group dated February 24, 2003). The following is a summary of IBI's assessment of the proposed, application. The IBI Group has determined that the proposal is not acceptable as it is contrary to the parking objectives for the People Mover system. The consultant found that an exemption or reduction should not be considered as the restaurant/attraction is significantly larger than contemplated for exemptions or reductions, tho area is not currently intensively developed and that there is an anticipated parking shortfall for this area. Off-s!te parking for developments of this type is not recommended. Traffic impacts of off-site parking are greater than on-site as patrons will circulate more, resulting in fiuther traffic congestion, since they will be unaware of the off-site parking lot. Cash-in-lieu of parking, together with a reduction in the parking standard, would be within the aim of the parking strategy. However, taking cash-in-lien at tkis time, without providing the parking facilities, would lead to increases in traffic circulation and congestion. 2. Cash-in-lieu Considerations Both the Director of the People Mover Project and the IBI consulting group have identified that a cash,in-lieu contribution fi.om this applicant may be a preferred option to the relief from parking requirements currently being requested. The City allows developers to provide cash-in-lieu of required parking in the Downtown core, Main and Ferry and the Victoria Avenue area where the public parking lots are provided. The onus of providing parking is shared between the City and developer where the developer contributes 50% of the cost of acquiring lands for public parking purposes. The Fallsview area is not a cash-in-lieu area at the present time. The City would need to consider the establislmaent of a public parking lot in this area to acco~mnodate the Keg application and others like it. This option should be fitlly explored by staff as a supportive strategy to the People Mover project. March 17, 2003 - 6 - PD-2003-24 CONCLUSION: In conclusion, staff is recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions noted in the recommendation. The application is a significant departure from tho City's planning program as set out in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. If approved, the nature of the amendment.will be precedent setting and result in other similar proposals. Completion of the Parking Demand Analysis is fundamental to the preparation of the amending by- law as this will determine the actual number of parking spaces needed, the viability of off-site parking and valet parking and will certify that no overflow parking will result in local streets or properties or nearby unaffiliated areas being adversely impacted. Cash-in-lieu may be appropriate for this area but requires further study and the development of a strategy. ~Prepared by: John Bamsley Planner 2 Recommended by: Director of Planning & Development John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer ~ed by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services JB:gd Attach. $:~PDRX2003~PD2003-24, AM-02-03 6505 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara 21st Oroup.wpd DoUg Darbyson ~ TTL Darbyson-2003-02-24.doc ,, , -~(]~ 1~ February 24, 2003 Doug Darbyson, Director City of Ntagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontado L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Darbyson: AM.02/2003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 6505 Fallsview Blvd and Land on the N/$ of Dunn Street This letter is in response to your correspondence of January 31, 2003 regarding the above-noted Zoning By- law amendment application. As requested, we have reviewed the specifics of the application, and have assessed the application's merit relativi~ to the parking objectives of the People Mover project, It is our opinion that the application to exempt this development from parking, or alternatively, to provide a reduced number of spaces off-site, would not be supportive of the objectives of the People Mover System. Backqround The following points are pertinent to the review: Bused on the proposed restaurant and attraction development size, there Is a parking requirement for 300 vehicles. The applicant wants to be exempt from the zoning requirement for parking. Alternatively, the applicant wishes to provide a reduced number of spaces off-site. The applicant argues that the proximity of the restaurant to the adjacent hotels makes the parking requirement redundant. The City's current position is that on-site parking is required for all proposed uses. The City has allowed off-site parking in the past, subject to a site-by-site review. Analysis We have reviewed the proposed amendment and compared the proposal against the three potentially relevant strategies from our Draft Parking Strategies Report. The potentially relevant strategies are listed here, with our interpretation of their applicability in this instance. Strategy 1 - Focus new parking supply in areas that will generate People Mover fidership (Page46) Overall, our Demand Forecast anticipates a parking shortfall for the Fallsview Area in the 10-year time frame, it is the intent of the City to address this shortfall through the provision of the People Mover system, rather than through the provision of additional parking within this area. The People Mover system will carry patrons from proposed parking supplies at the north and south end of the primary tourist area. Accordingly, 230 Richmond Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 1V6 (416) 596-1930, FAX (416) 596-0644 IDo~ Darbyson: TTL Darbyson:~003-D2-24.doc pa~e21 Mr.D. Darbyson -2- February 24, 2003 IBI Group's recommendations have been to limit the development of new private parking supply provided in the Fallsview area. The intent was to: · Reduce the amount vehicle circulation in this area. The Falisvlew area Is, and will inCreasingly become a large toudsm drew. While we concede that vehicular access for over-night hotel parking will always be required, day-tripa to the area would Ideally be accommodated by the People Mover system. It Is, therefore, desirable to reduce the number of trips in this area by limiting local private parking supply, thereby making the People Mover an attractive alternative for accessing the Fallsview area. Reducing the amount of available parking without providing an altemafiva mode of access will lead to additional traffic circulafloh (in search of available parking). In the shorf-term, reduce the amount of private parking competition for the Niagara Parks Commission parking lot at Table Rock. Pdvate parking supplies (hotel or ~therwise) in close proximity to the top of Murray Hill Road represent competition for Table Rock parking lot. The NPC has stated its concerns regarding the patenfial loss of revenues to such parking supplies. The proposed altemate site is located in an area that would provide convenient access to Queen Victeda Park (contrary to the NPC's stated objectives). Strategy 2 - Restrict off-site patron parking an'angements (Page 48) The intent of this strategy was to limit the proliferation of unlicensed lots in the City's primary tourism area. The use of off-site lots increases the amount of traffic circulating in the area, and represents undeslrablo competition for the proposed People Mover lots. Ideally, a!I development-related parking would be accommodated on-site, or in the People Mover lots. In IBI Group's opinion, off-site valet parking in the Fallsview area should be strongly discouraged. All indications are that the street network in this area will be at, or near capacity upon build-out. It is important to reduce the amount of vehicle circulation In this area to the greatest extent possible. Valet parking results in multiple trips to park a single vehicle. This increases the amount of vehicles circulating in the area, thereby contributing to traffic congestion. While it is assumed that the proposed off-site parking is not valet parking, generally, treffic Impacts of off- site parking facilities are greater than on-sita facilities. Because patrons may not be aware of the alternate parking site, additional traffic circulation is usually required to locate convenient (or associated off-site) parking. Strategy 6- Provide Zoning By-law exemptions where there are supporting land uses (Page 52) The intent of this strategy was to provide relief for small developments in well-established commercial areas. It would only be considered in areas where the developer could demonstrate that there was an existing, stable, localized parking surplus that could act as a 'pool' for the surrounding businesses. This strategy is not relevant to the application in-hand because: the proposed development is significantly larger than that contemplated in the strategy (i.e. small scale restaurants); ! Dou~ Darb¥~on - TTL,,.Darb),son-2003-02-24.doc ,,, Pa~e 3 ~ M~ D. Darbyson -3- February 24, 2003 · the area is not currently intensively developed; · there is an anticipated parking shortfall for this area. N(~twithstanding the above, there does seem to be some merit in the applicant's claim that there would be significant walk-in business from the adjacent hotels. However, given the sti'ong brand-recognition of 'The Keg', the impact of this claim may be diminished as Niagara Falls resldonts will also choose to dine at this location. Overall Assessment Off-site Parking This would be undesirable for the reasons outlined under 'Strategy 1' above. The proposal for off-site parking would be contrary to the parking objectives for the People Mover System. Parking Exemptions Based on our current understanding of the City's desired directions, a parking exemption would not be desirable relative to allowing a contribution of cash-in-lieu of parking supplies. Cash-in-lieu Contribution~ Allowing a reduced supply for developments through a.cash-in-lieu contribution would be in keeping with our strategies that aire to limit the private parking supply in the Fallsview area. However, our strategies did not contemplate exemptions (or cash-inqieu contributions) of this scale. The applicant has provided anecdotal information regarding the anticipated origins of the restaurant patrons. Not all patrons will originate in the adjacent hotels. In the absence of the People Mover system, these patrons will have to find parking either on-street, or in the surrounding neighbourhood. The related impacts of this parking demand are unknown. Our report suggested that individual applicant's be responsible for demonstrating that there is sufficient alternative parking in place to alleviate the need for on-site parking. In this instance, our Demand Forecast suggests that in the ten-year horizon, there will be a parking shortfall in this area. Some patrons originating outside the Fallsview area will have to either drive into the area or take public transit. Those ddving may find it difficult to find parking, thereby contributing to the circulating traffic and anticipated congestion. We considered the use of cash-in-lieu funds to provide an interim-use public parking facility. Nearby public lots are not present in the Fallsv~ew Area; therefore, the City would be required to purchase property to provide a temporary public lot. Given recent land transactions, it was deemed highly improbable that the City would have the financial means to buy prepedy to provide these public parking areas. Taking cash-in-lieu of parking, without providing the corresponding supply, would again lead 1o increases in circulation as patrons search for available parking. We expect that this problem would continue until such time as the People Mover System becomes available for area access. Therefore, it is IBI Group's opinion that the parking provisions sought by the applicant are premature with respect to their conformance with the Preliminary People Mover Parking Strategies. I Doug Darbyson - TTL_Darbyson-2003-02-24.doc Pa~-~]J Mr. D, Darbyson - 4 - February 24, 2003 I trust these comments adequately address the People Mover Parking Strategy considerations for this application. Should you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please contact me at the telephone number provided above. Yours truly, IBIGROUP Gregg Loane, P.Eng, IBI Group Project Manager- People Mover Parking Strategy Project Director People Mover Project Director Fire Services TO: D. Darbyson Director of Planning & Development FROiVi: E. P. Lustig DirectOr People Movei Project & Director Fire Services, Ext. 4203 RE: IBI Response to Keg Rezoning Inter-Department ~[emorandum DATE: M~ch 6, 2003 RECEIVED IAR ! PLANNING DEVELOp M,E N~.~,~T This memo is in response to your memo to me of March 3rd regarding the above noted subject. As you are aware, City Council at its meeting of July 15, 2002 adopted Repmt ?MP-2002-01 to engage consultants for the People Mover Project Pa~king Strategy Study. The background to this Council report made note of the fact that "...in order to move the People Mover Project forwar~l so that the private sector could b e engaged to become involved financially, it was important to undertake this study. This study would provide necessary data to validate the economicm of the project so that it could be bid on or undertaken by investors veith sufficient certainty as to the size and scope of the Project". The Terms of Reference for this study were attached to the report approved by Council. I have attached hereto and highlighted extracts from the Terms of Reference that provide some of the background and context that you have requested. As you know, IBI was the successful consultanffbidder in response to the above noted Terms of Ref&ence/Request for ProposalS. The City antered into an agreement with IBI dated August 19,' 2002 to undertake the Parking Study with the entire funding therefor provided by FMC. Pursuant to the agreement, IBIhas worked with the Steering Committee, a Technicfil Advisory Committee, and City, NPC and OLGC/FMC Staff to develop the study. The Steering Committee includes Mayor Thomson, Chairman Brian Merrett, John MacDonald, John Kemahan, Brian Wood and Ingrid Petem (ofOLGC), Jim Dougan (of FMC) and the writer. The City, NPC and OLGC are, of course, the owners of the land s upon which the People Mover will b e 1 ocated and are in the process of finalizing the development of a 1LFQfRFP for the private sector to bid in a transparent process for the right to design, build, finm~ce, operate and maintah] the system upon totals acceptable to the City, NPC and OLGC. 113I have consulted with various members of City' Staffincluding you, Mi1. Herlovitch, Mr. Dujlovic and Mr. Dren who have attended meetings of the Steering Conmdttee and have dealt directly with 153I. Recently, you requested ;[Bi to provide you with its assessment of the implications of the Parking Strategy on current development applications, such as the one referenced above. This process arose fi:om the suggestionmade by JohnKemahan of the NiagaraParks Con:u-nission - given the importance of theparking strategy to the Project a~ad possibleimplications of the studyon current development applications. ,. To date, in accordance with the Terms of Reference for the study, 113I have provided the Steering Corem/tree, and City, OLGC and NIP C Staffwith the preliminary xeports on "Demand Forecasting" (whichincluded data collection and analysis, findings of demand forecasting and related analysis, and identification of the issues/concerns and potential impacts) and a "Preliminary Parking Strategy". At the Steering Committee Meeting on January 16, 2003 the Committe~ approved, in principle, *he Preliminary Parking Strategy including strategies that are refenexi to in tho IBI letter to you regarding the above noted rezoning. Az you know, IBI is presently working on feasibility assessment and.financial implieaOons in order to conclude its work with a finalized Parking Policy Strategy. Everything of cern'se is subject to ultimate approval by the Council and its Committees. IBI anticipates that the Study will come forward to the public (including private stakeholders) and the Council in April. In my role as Project Director for the People MoVer Project I am responsible to t~y to move this Project ahead. Ob'Aously, I am supportive ofde'~eloping a parking strategy that supports the People Mover Project since parking is the key to the success of the People Mover Project in terms of promoting, encoura~ng and maintaining riderstfip. In turn the People MoverProject is a fundamental piece oftranspo~tation infxastructure that is required for tuudsm to grow and develop in the future for the benefit of the City and the travelling public. Your memo to mc of March 3rd principally requested that I provide some background and context to the IBI Parking $ludy vis a vis the ?eopl6'Mover Project. I have not actually seen, reviewed or assessed the rezoning application and leave it to you and your Staffand ][BI to do that (as Mr. Loane has capably done in his letter of February 24th). I have, however, on several occasions spoken with .. thepmponents oftherezoning(theMeaechellas) about thePeopleMover Project. Ihaveaveryhigh regard for the Menechellas from both a personal and from a professional point of view and know they are supportive of the People Mover Project and understand its economies and its reliance on a rational par-king strategy, as referred to in the previous paragraph. It occms to me that if Council is ineh'ned to support this development without the provision of parking on site, it would be far more desirahle to provide an exemption from parking together with cash-in-lieu rather than allowing the :': creation of additional phvate off-site parking spaces in this area that are .neither supportive of the People Mover Project nor ideally located.. I trust this information will be helpful to you in assessing this application for City Council. EPL:fs arts. IBI GROUP iM~roh 10, 2003 Doug Darbyson Director Planning and Development Corporation of the City of Niagara l~alla City Hall 4310 Queen Street lqiagara Falls Ontsfio L2E 6X5 l r. l>arbyson: Reduced t'arldng l)eraand Analysls ~'m'ther to oar recent conversation. It is recommended that the City in the first h~tanee normally obtain the provision of its required parking as set out under Zoning By-law 79-200 when reviewh~g an application for develOpment. The standards of the zoning by-law represent the current assumptions m~d standards of the City for required parking for a number of uses, When there is an application for a sito-~ecifio reduced level of parking, the onus is on the proponent to 0emonstrate that the reduced parldng standard is appropriate for the proposed development taking into k¢ontmt other mitigating factors. The terms of reference for a reduced parking demand analysis should be Set out by the City aa part of its transportation planning review for the application, Depending on the nature of the use under consideration, the parking demand analysis normally needs to justify the analysis periods chosen for peak parldng demands based upon the use. It would ideatify special site oharaeteristioa that lend themselves to reduced parldng, such as lo els oftrans~t serwoe, off-peak demands, shared p~rking, bus tours, walk-in users, ere. The study should determine what the site specific parking demands will be based on the development proposed: Patron and visitor parldng Management or administrative ~taffpark/ng Employee parldng including implications of shift work Special events parldng , f~30 )~ichmm'~d StCcet West. 5th I~loor, Tm'onto, Ont,ariff~ Ca~aada IVLraV 1Vfi (416) 596 19g0, FAX (~lO) '596-06't4 IDoag Darbyson Director Planning and D~velopment -2- March 10, 2003 Bus parking faoilities ~ eto It would consider comparable developments within the area, or in a similar area, where it can be demonstrated tibet a reduced level of parking has been appropriate and operational. The choice of comparables is matter that the Consultant will need to justify as part of the report, The objective is to avoid off-site overflow parking on the stre,~ts or in unaffiliated areas. Tho study will need to address the implications of overflow parking should this oeo~, What is the level of clim'uption to the surrounding area if the reduced estimates are excee&d at particular peak periods and where would tho overflow probably go? Tho parking demand analysis normally should address the projected number of employees, visitors or m~idea~ as appropriate who will use the proposed development. Situational characteristics such as a high ttwnovex of visitor parking, seasonal adjustments, and opportunities to address ov~flow parking at peak periods, are also considerations that tho Transportation Planning consultant could comidcr. When appropriate, the proponent will put forward a Transportation Demand Management Strategy to reduce the demand on parking- such as corporate programs for car pooling, corporate shuttle service, flexible work hours/week, etc. The study shmfld have regard to the basic assumptions that underlay the current zoning standards and address thc extent to which relief from tho parking standard is requested and justified. The terms of reference for any study will vary as to lo~ation end characteristics of the particular development and ~ho~ld be prepared to the satisfaction of you and the Commissioner of Munioipal Works. As a general condition of development approval, tho City could require: That prior to the enactment of the zoning by-law amendment, the applicant carry out a Parking Demand Analysis prepared by a recognized ~l~nsportatlon Planulng Consultant] Engineer, satisfactory to the Commissioner of Municipal Works and the Director of Planning and Development, which demonstrates that the reduced parking is opptoptiate and certifies that it will not result in overflow parking which is disruptive to thc local streets or to n~arby unaffiliated areas. Yours ¢uly, Bob Dolan MCI~ RPP Agsooiate SCHEDULE 1 :: LOCATION MAP Subject prOperty Location: Amending Zoning By-law Parcel 1: 6505 Fallsview Boulevard. Parcel 2: Lands North side of Dram Street. No. 79-200 AM-02/2003 Applicant: Niaga?a 21 st Group 1 :NTS OIXON. The CNy of Nit,lam Lundy's Lane Historical Museum 5810 Ferry St., Niagara Falls, Ont. L2G IS9 Board of Museums ,5810 Ferry St., Niagara Falls, Ontario LgG 1S9 Tel: (905) 358-~O82 Fax: (005) $~8-O920 Willoughby Historical Museum 9935Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, Ont. L2E 6S6 Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 April 22, 2003. Dear Dean, I am writing to you today regarding May and thc celebration of International Museums Month and May 18t~ as International Museums Day. Last year at this time, the City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums requested that City Council consider designating May as Museums Month in the City of Niagara Falls in order to encourage citizens to discover their City's heritage. The celebration of Museums Month is widespread and is endorsed by both the Ontario Museums Association as well as the Canadian Museums Association. In addition to this, the Museum Community celebrates International Museums Day on May 18t~. To mark this day, the City of Niagara Falls Museums traditionally open to the public free of charge and 2003 will be no exception to this. The City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums is again requesting that City Council consider proclaiming May as Museums Month in the City of Niagara Falls. With regards to this, I am attaching a photocopy of last year proclamation for your information. We appreciate your consideration in this matter and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kathleen Powell Manager, City of Niagara Falls Museums cc. Board of Museums attachment iqiga [RLLS CL~KS _(_~ 04~40~:4b Niagara Fails, Canada LUNDY'S LANE BIA · BO. BOX 26008, NIAGARA FALLS ON L2G 7X6 Info Line 1-866-55 I-LANE · www. tourismniagara.com/lundyslane April 17, 2003 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, On L2E 6X5 Attention: Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Dear Dean Re: Lundys Lane B.I.A. - Approved 2003 Budget I am pleased to provide the City with the following required B.I.A. information: ,/ The approved 2003 budget. · / Copy of the minutes of our Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday. March 4, 2003. Kindly forward a copy of our approved 2003 budget to the Finance Department for tax levy purposes. Thank you. For further information, I can be contacted at the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel at 905- 356-1162 X608. Yours truly, Len J~ade Chairman, Lundys Lane B.I.A. cc. Jim Cooper, Treasurer-Lundys Lane B.I.A. Mark Palumbi, Crawford, Smith & Swallow CHAIRI~AN TREASURER MARKETING MANAGER VISITORS GUIOE AD SALES Len C~de Jim Cooper Lisa Smith Gino Mazzarella 905 356-1162 ex[ 608 905 374-0288 905 356-1162 ext, 618 905 688-2849 04~15~G3 Lundy's Lane BIA Profit & Loss Budget Overview January through December 2003 Page 1 LUNDY'S LANE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 4, 2003 Attended by: Len Cade, Lisa Thompson, Brian Parr, Bev Cannon, Jim Cooper, Marjofie Ruddy, Tish DiBellonia, Tony Vommero, Ethel White, Kim Craitor, Toni Golfi. Speakers: Niagara College, Dan Patterson, Sylvie Cadlick, Dave Taylor Niagara College Presentation The above representatives from Niagara College were in to present information on the "FutureReady Campaign. A three million dollar fundraising effort is underway to finance the project. The desire is to create a "work fome developmem center" with the tourism operators in the city in mind, to ensure a quick response to focused and short term industry and community training needs. Albeit the presenters were looking for financial support from the Lundy's Lane BIA, it was made clear from the chairman that our limited budget is for marketing purposes. Annuai General Meeting Approval of the Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, November 26 was passed without any errors or omissions. Tish, Marge Business arising from last meetings minutes: FOL parade - discussion took place on the parade held on Lundy's Lane Dec 26. NF Tourism reported that our parade was the most well attended of all parades. It was unanimous that everyone thought is beneficiai. Lisa will contact Caroline Atherton the new events coordinator with the Festival to set up a meeting, with the intention of Lundy's Lane hosting future parades and sponsorships Len discussed the Drummond Hill Battlefield Wall, clarification was made regarding Lundy's Lanes financial commitment. The BIA would contribute 20 000 and the balance of the money would come from the city's "development fund" which is a fund gathered from business people who develop on Lundy's Lane, this money is controlled by the city and earmarked for Lundy's Lane but city determines how is it used. Lundy's Lane Gateway (Portal) Len discussed his progress in the Lundy's Lane Gateway Streetscape development. Attached to the agenda was a project summary. This is parmership program with the city of Niagara Fails and Lundy's Lane BIA. Len will keep the BIA informed on the progress including the proposed financial commitments for the Lundy's Lane BIA Marketing Budget A marketing preliminary marketing budget was presented, adjustments were made to include: increasing the income from the sale of advertising in the LL Guide from 29 000 to 32 000 adding 1500 for LL map pads to be reprinted reducing the marketing contingency from 6000 to 4500 Lisa discussed the web site and call center volumes: Statistics from our web site lundyslane.com show we have had the following traffic to our site since it was launched Oct 2002. Average successful requests per day: Oct 2002 - 88 Nov 2002 - 125 Dec 2002 - 477 Jan 2002 - 647 Feb 2002 - 489 Our call center reported they have mailed out 1034 Lundy's Lane Guide Books from May 02 to March 03. This is both in single mailings and approx. 12 bulk mailings to Travel Agents/Tour Operators etc. A discussion took place regarding "Keeping it on the Lane" meaning making sure our front line staff are recommending restaurants/shopping etc on Lundy's Lane. incorporating that idea in the map pad was suggested. 2003 BUDGET OVERVIEW A budget was presented and the following changes were made: increase the Tax Levy from 220 000 to 240 000 make the previous changes to the marketing budget increase Sponsorship expense from 5000 to 10 000 add a bookkeepers fee of 2500 to the admin costs increase capital reserves to 50 000 Ethel White Ashby motioned to accept the 2003 proposed budget with changes, seconded by Marge Ruddy, motion passed. The 2001 Financial Statements prepared by Crawford, Smith and Swallow was reviewed and a motion was made by Brian Parr and seconded by Ethel White Ashby to approve the 2001 financial statements. A motion to approve the Slate of Officers for the Lundy's Lane Board of Management was made by Bev Cannon and seconded by Brian Parr. The motion was passed and the officers are as follows: Chairman - Len Cade, Vice Chair - Tish DiBellonia, Treasurer - Jim Cooper. NEW BUSINESS Len reported that three members of the Lundy's Lane BIA have been voted onto the Board of Directors at Niagara Falls Tourism. They are Len Cade, Tish DiBellonia and Ross Robinson. Tish discussed the Off Season Casino shuttle and the problems with ticket sales. The shuttle options need to be looked at before next year. Len spoke about the United Way Tourism Campaign and encourages the fellow business on the Lane to get involved in an Employee Campaign for the United Way. He will have one of the United Way staff get in touch with interested businesses. Tish motioned to end the meeting, seconded by Lisa. NEXT MEETING: May 6, 2003 Cairn Croft Hotel 9:30 am - 11:00 am From: Patrick Burke To: Dean Iorfida Date: 4/22/03 8:55AM Subject: Emergency Preparedness Week Hi Dean: The week of May 4th to 10th is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. Would it be possible to have that week declared Emergency Preparedness Week in Niagara Falls. This would have togo~ to Council next meeting, Let me know if this is OK and if there is anything else needed. Thanks, Pat CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION fl[Pg. F~ILL$ C:LE[:~:$ '03 0423 09:i9 L'ASSOClATION CANADIENNE POUR LA SANTI MENTALE Niagara Branch Administration Office P.O. Box 1251 Fonthill, ON LOS 1E0 Tel: 905-641-5222 Fax: 905-892-1993 email: cmhaniag @law.on.ca April 8, 2003 Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: Since 1952, Mental Health Week in Canada has traditionally been held during the first week of May. The official date for this week is Monday May 5 to Friday May 9, 2003. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch would like to take this opportunity to ask you to officially declare Mental Health Week in the City of Niagara Falls. We have made arrangements with the Mayor's Office for an official flag raising on Wednesday May 7, 2003 at 11:30AM. A member of our staffas well as a Board Member will be in attendance. As you know, the purpose of Mental Health Week is to remind our fellow citizens of the necessity for emotional well-being and to alert them to the issues surrounding mental health in our community. We would appreciate your help in supporting our efforts by officially declaring Mental Health Week in the City of Niagara Falls. Yours truly, Neil McGregor President, Board of Directors NMcG:dd CC. Karen Robson 15 Wellington Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 5P7 Fort Erie Satellite Office: 250 Bertie Street, Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 1Z2 Mental Health Resource Centre: 5841 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 1S9 Charitable Registration No. 13053 2955 RR0001 Member of MinistW of Health the United Way and Long Term Care Corporate Services Department The City of Niagara Fa,slJl~- Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca PD-2003-45 Doug Darbyson Director April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re,' PD-2003-45, Street Name Change Request Portion of Beechwood Road to Taylor Road Niagara Falls, Ontario RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council pass a resolution in support of the Region's request for a name change of a portion of Beechwood Road to Taylor Road and that this resolution be forwarded on to the Region. BACKGROUND: The Region has requested that the City consider a street name change for a portion of Beechwood Road (Regional Road 70). On December 9, 2002, Council directed the Street Name Committee to review the proposed street name change of Beechwood Road to Taylor Road and report back to Council. The purpose of the name change is to unify the name of the street following construction of a new aligrunent. The Committee sought comments through a survey, from affected property owners, Planning & Development, Legal, Municipal Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance Service and the road authority (Region). Review Process The City's practice has been to first conduct a preliminary review of such requests for street name changes. Based on the findings of the preliminary review, Council may wish to proceed to the next step as prescribed by the Municipal Act. The Municipal Act dictates public notification requirements for changing a street name. A notice must be placed in the newspaper, once a week Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems · Legal Planning & Development April 28, 2003 - 2 - PD-2003-45 for four consecutive weeks, advising of Council's intention to change a street name. A public meeting must be held. Any person who feels they would be adversely affected or have concerns regarding the proposed name change may speak at the meeting or submit comments. If the name is changed, a by-law must be registered and formal notice given to the public agencies and emergency services. Preliminary Review Requests for comments sent out in late December 2002 were returned as follows: · Planning & Development Noted that Taylor Street exists in the City between Franklin Avenue and Drummond Road. · Mtmicipal Works No comments. · Legal Services No comments. Affected Property Owners (#) Two responses of support. One response, not in support. · Police, Fire, Ambulance No response to initial survey (Dec. 2002) Requests for comments were recirculated in February 2003 to Police, Fire and Ambulance Services realizing the potential importance of their comments. The replies are summarized as follows: · Niagara Regional Police No conmaents. · Ambulance Services No response. Fire Services Realizes the potential problems that may be caused with the name Taylor Road. The obvious being that a Taylor Street already exists and also that Kalar Road (rhyming with Taylor Road) exists two streets to the east in a parallel alignment. Anyproblems would most likelybe associated with taking and dispatching an emergency vehicle to a call. Fire Services recognizes there is only one residence on this road (Brown farm) and that it will probably remain that way for some time. Additionally, similar situations exist with Portage Road and the two Main Streets. It is well noted, but not a major issue, and in fact makes more sense to change the name to Taylor Road. April 28, 2003 - 3 - PD-2003-45 CONCLUSION: The preliminary review indicates that there is some logic to unify the street name with the continuation of the street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is recognized that there is some potential for conflict because Taylor Street already exists in the City and there is a chance of confusion with nearby Kalar Road; however, Emergency Services do not perceive this to be an issue. Council should pass a resolution in favour of the Region's request to name the subject road Taylor Road and forward this to the Region. Prepared by: Bill Matson Assistant Planner Respectfully submitted: ~~~cer Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services BM:gd Attach. S 5PDRX2003~PD2003-45, Beechwood Street Name Change.wpd Realignment Beechwood Road and Mountain Road SCALE 1: 15,000 U:/GIS\maprqsts\beechwcod apr The City of Niagara FallsI Canada Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca MW-2003-84 Ed Dujlovic Director His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Fails, Ontario April 28, 2003 Members: Re'- MW-2003-84 Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee Recommendations - April 15, 2003 Meeting RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) School Crossing Guard Logo/Crest Competition It is recommended that the Grand Prize, for the School Crossing Guard Logo/Crest Competition, be awarded to the Grade Eight Class of Greendale Public School. 2) MW-2003-07 - Victoria Avenue at Magdalen Street - Intersection Control Review It is recommended that: 1) a traffic signai not be installed at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Magdalen Street; 2) a pedestrian signal not be installed at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Magdaien Street; 3) a crosswaik be painted on the west approach and the south approach of the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Magdalen Street; and, 4) this intersection be reviewed during the 2003 peak season, along with the Victoria/Centre intersection review, to determine whether a pedestrian signai is warranted. Working Together to Serve Our CommuniO~ Municipal Works · Fire Services * Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services April 28, 2003 - 2 - MW-2003-84 3) MW-2003-71 - Queen Street at Ontario Avenue - Parking Stall Removal It is recommended that: 1) Staffprepare a report concerning the possibility of installing an all way stop control or traffic signals at the intersection Ontario Avenue and Queen Street as well as the cost associated and feasibility of relocating the traffic signals from St. Lawrence Avenue and Queen Street, should signals be warranted; and; 2) report on the cost of installing/removing a chicane at the intersection of the Ontario Avenue and Queen Street. 4) Review of All Way Stop Locations It is recommended that Staff prepare a report identifying all the unwarranted all way stop control locations in the City. BACKGROUND: The Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee, at its meeting of April 15, 2003, considered the matters noted and formulated the recommendations above. City Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. K. Dren Respectfully submitted by: Alderman Kim Craltor, Chairperson, Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee Community Services Department _,.-,:,. _, ~A , Parks, Recreation & Culture hu k...,Jy ~, ~r~l~' 4310 Queen Street ~T~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca R-2003-21 Adele Kon Director April28,2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Fails, Ontario Members: Re: R-2003-21 - Mandate of the Recreation Commission RECOMMENDATION: That Council refer any item of a recreational nature which may need a dispute resolution process to the Recreation Commission. BACKGROUND: Council may recall that the mandate of the Recreation Commission includes the requirement to act as an arbitrator for unresolved disputes in recreation related matters. The Recreation Commission is an active and able group of volunteers, appointed by Council, who have a keen interest in providing a broad range of recreational services to the citizens of Niagara Falls on behalf of City Council. In the past, members of the Recreation Commission have noticed that several issues have been bro. ught directly to the attention of City Council and have been addressed through ad hoc committees or In open Council, rather than being directed to the Recreation Commission. While the Recreation Commission appreciates that Council is anxious to resolve issues as quickly as possible, the Recreation Commission respectfully requests that in these types of situations/circumstances, the Recreation Commission can be of some assistance. Respectfully submitted: Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair Recreation Commission Attachment V:L2003COUNCIL\030428\R-2003-21 . Recreation Commission Mandate,wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services MANDATE OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION To review and make recommendations on all recreation-related grant requests. To review the Annual Budget for the Recreation Commission to the Corporate Services Committee of City Council. To review and make recommendations, when appropriate, on all recreation-related awards (i.e., Volunteer Recognition). To operate Volunteer Recognition Evening, in conjunction with City staff. To act as liaison for special projects (i.e., larger park developments, etc.) at the request of the City Council or the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture. To act as an arbitrator for unresolved disputes in recreation-related matters. To act as liaison and continually educate, on an as needed basis, with related community grOups/organi?ations, that use recreation facilities and/or are funded by the City. To conduct a review on the role and effectiveness of the Recreation Commission on an anmlal basis. Fire Services The City of ~(~i~ 5809 Morrison Street Can~~ web site: ~.ci~.niagarafal]s.on.ca ~ I~ Tel: (905) 356-1321 Fax: (905) 356-6236 E-mail: pburke~city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Patrick R. Burke Fire Chief FS-2003-06 Re: FS-2003-06 Diesel Emissions Filtration System RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the purchase and installation of apparatus diesel exhaust filtration systems for fire department apparatus from Ward Diesel Filter Systems, Horseheads, New York, at a total cost of approximately $8,208.00 (US dollars) per unit plus taxes. The total cost for 12 units is $98,496.00 plus applicable taxes. BACKGROUND: Diesel emissions have long been a health and safety concern in the fire service. Diesel exhaust contains soot particles and benzene related gaseous compounds such as Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNA 's). These compounds are known to be cancer causing agents and hazards in the workplace. Further, many of the soot particles are respirable and can enter deeply into a person's lungs causing breathing difficulty. They have also been shown to be potential cancer causing agents. The effects of these diesel exhaust emissions can be amplified in closed spaces such as a fire station. Niagara Falls Fire Services has had a committee made up of all concerned parties investigating the various types and manufacturers of vehicle exhaust filtration systems. The system being recommended provides the benefits and goals all parties are seeking. The Ward Diesel Filter System is an emissions diverter system that is installed on each vehicle. It eliminates the need for tubes, tracks and compressors and also eliminates the need to have a person connect upon entry to the station. Our recommendation is to purchase from Ward Diesel Filter Systems based on according to a study by Phase 1 Environmental Inc., no detectable respirable particulate matter and no detectable level of benzene related PNA's escape to the atmosphere after installation; Smoke Alarms Save Lives - Check Your Smoke Alarm Working Together to Serve Our Community April 28, 2003 -2- FS-2003-06 meets the requirements of the NFPA 1500 for firefighter safety and Niagara Falls Fire Services; exceeds the permissible exposure limits of NIOSH/OSHA for human exposure; few moving parts to require maintenance compared to other systems; completely self-contained and designed to operate automatically; low maintenance requirements can be provided by present staff with minimal training; approved by the Corporate Health and Safety Administrator as meeting all Occupational Health and Safety requirements in the Province of Ontario; approved by the Garage Equipment Supervisor as to not creating problems on the existing apparatus; approved by the Operations Manager as requiring no fire station structure adjustments compared to other systems; satisfies the requirement of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The supplier will be responsible for providing the full installation and necessary training to the mechanical and fire services staff in accordance with the Fire Services standards. FINANCING: Sufficient funds have been assigned in the approved 2003 Capital Budget. Assistant Chief Respectfully submitted: / "'John MacDonald · '.," Chief Administrative Officer Fire Chief Approved by: Director of Fire Services PRB:CR:rs Corporate Services Department T* , ,~,,,& ~ Legal Services ne City o! ~'l~d' 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls lJ~ll~ P,O. Box 1023 Canada ~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ,~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 371-2892 E-maih rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca L-2003-33 R. O. Kallio City Solicitor April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: L-2003-33 (Grand Niagara Resort) - Permanently Close the following 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: ~ 1. That the roads set out in Schedule "A" and shown in Schedule "B" be permanently closed; That the roads set out in Schedule "A" and shown in Schedule "B" be declared surplus and offered for sale at fair market value to an abutting owner, Grand Niagara Resort Inc. and further that the proposed purchaser pay for all costs associated with the sale, including the cost of an appraisal, reference plan and all notices; That this will constitute notice to the public with respect to the proposed sale of the roads set out in Schedule "A" and shown in Schedule "B" and same will be considered by Council at its meeting of June 2, 2003, in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The contact person is the writer of this report. BACKGROUND: ,At its meeting of April 7, 2003, Council authorized Staff to commence proceedings to permanently close Parcels A, an unopened road alloxvance and Parcels B, C and D which are opened road Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks F/nonce · Human Resources Informatiot~ Systems · Legal Planning & Development April 28, 2003 - 2 - L-2003-33 allowances. A copy of report L-2003-24 is attached as Appendix "1". Grand Niagara Resort Inc. ("Grand Niagara") is the owner of the lands hatched on Schedule "B" 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. Grand Niagara wishes to purchase the closed roads, so as to complete a land assembly and incorporate the Parcels as part ora master plan to develop the golf course. 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. Law Clerk Ra~ Kallio City Solicitor App_roved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald~ ~nistrative Officer [mil1 April 28, 2003 -3- SCHEDULEA L-2003-33 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; (PiN 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 "1" as Parcel C, attached to this report; (PIN 0069) 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) SIC]E~. OF Corporate Services Department L-2003-24 T ..... ~A . Legal Services lie (..;ity 0'~ l~lf 4310 Queen Street Nlogoro Fclllsll~.,~ll P.O. Box 1023 -- dQ Fi ~= Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 r";al3~lllll~ ~ web site: www.city.niag arafalls .on.ca ~ I - Tek: (905)356-7521 Fax: (905) 371-2892 E-mall: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca R. O. Kalllo City Solicitor IThe recommendation(s) contained in this report were adopted by City Council April 7, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of thc Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontaio Members: ae~ L-2003-24 (Grand Niagara Resort) - Permanently Closing of Roads - Part of Road AHowance between Lots 2 and 3 north of Biggar Road and south of Grassybrook Road; - Part of Crowinnd Read between Lois 4 and 5, north of Biggar Road nnd south of Grassybrook Road; - Part of Crowland Road between Montrose Road and Morris Road Our File No.: 2003.51 X Z LU 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; (PIN 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 Pamel 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 Cmwland 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 "1" attached. GN-R 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 GN-R 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 ora master plan to develop the golf Staffhas 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 ~mpact 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 £malized. Prep .by: , Law Clerk~ City Solicitor A subsequent repofl, 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: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer /mm 'II /- ~.~,s. ~LLS CL~R~{~'03 04.-'-5 OBoE To the Honorable Wayne Thompson and City Council 4/24/2003 Attention: Barb Muir I would like the opporo~nity to express a number of concerns I have about the possible road closing of Grassybrook Rd. As a long tm~e resxdent and tax payer for some 20 yrs, I would appreciate some cxplanatio~?s as to thc process. As well ISm very disappointed inMr. Judge in tha~' I was assured they would call me in advance of this meeting, I didn't or? get a letter. As well we wish to present a petition at the meeting fxom the residents who oppose this closing. Trusting we will meet you all Monday 28t~ and be a part of my first council meeting. Yours Truly Ed Wright 284612 ONTARIO LIMITED,~a,~ r/'~ ~o o,^BoI ROBIN$ON' "'SB CONSTRUCTION April 25, 2003 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 A'I'tENTION: MR. iM_AYOR AND CITY COUNCILORS RE: THE PROPOSED CLOSING OF GRASSY BROOK ROAD I have lived and operated a viable business employing 30 full time employees for over 30 years and since this proposal adversely affects our employees, our business and all the residents of Orassy Brook. I am opposed to this proposal. I am however delighted that there is finally going to be some substantial development in this rural area which can only benefit all the residents of Niagara Falls. Issues of concerns: How do we enter and exit Grassy Brook. Grassy Brook at Moyer right turn only/not enough turning radius for trucks. 2. Only other access is Morris onto Biggar. There are two bridges on this road neither suitable for truck traffic and would have to be replaced. The road itself is narrow and substandard to accommodate the amount of traffic that it would be required to handle. A proper exit and entrance would have to be installed at this intersection in order to support safe and expedient traffic flow. 3. Environment assessment study B. C. D. Ambulance response Fire response School bus Snow removal and maintenance of turnarounds ... Page 2 SEWER CLEANING · VACUUM SERVICE · CCTV PIPE INSPECTIONS · SERVICE INSTALLATIONS · EXCAVATING & GRADING · SITE SERVICES P.O. Box 129, Porn- ROBINSON, ONTARIO LOS IK0 PUONE: (905) 384 9884 Fax: (905) 384-0400 -2- I am quite confident that this development does not hinge on wether Grassy Brook is closed or not and therefore I would suggest that this development proceed leaving Grassy Brook intact and accessible to not only the residents of this road but to the patrons of this new development as well as all residents of Niagara Falls. Yours very truly, Bob Robinson The of I-- Corporate Services Department Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www,city.niagarafalls,on.ca Tel.: Fax: E-mail: (905)356-7521 (905)371-2892 rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca L-2003-34 R. O. Kallio City Solicitor April28,2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: L-2003-34 Offer for Sale Parts of two laneways Located northeast of Centre Street RECOMMENDATION: That parts of two laneways located northeast of Centre Street and southeast of McGrail Avenue, shown hatched on the Plan attached as Schedule "A" (subject lands) and set out on a location map as Schedule "B", be offered for sale to the abutting owners, as set out in Schedule "C" attached, for nominal consideration. That the abutting owners as set out in Schedule "C" attached, pay for all costs associated with the sale including the cost of an appraisal. BACKGROUND: Report L-2003-31, a copy of which is ached as Appen&x 1 was presented to Council on April 14, 2003 authorizing Staff to permanently close the subject lands by Judge's Order, declare the subject lands surplus and offer the subject lands to the abutting owners, for fair market value. Staffretained the services ofRonald C. Ellens Appraisals Inc. for an appraisal on the subject lands. The appraisal came in at $60,000.00, calculated at $40.00 a square foot. The abutting owners do not wish to pay the appraised value of the subject lands and would agree to pay for any and all costs associated with the transfer of the subject lands. Disposing of the subject lands will relieve the City of all maintenance, plowing and potential liability. It should be noted that presently the subject lands only serve the abutting owners. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance · Human Resources Information Systems Legal · Planning & Development April 28, 2003 -2- L-200~- 34 Staff has no objections to conveying thc subject lands and recommends that thc subject lands bc offered for sale. Prepare~: ., ccr City Solicitor Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services NOTE: 'fi'tiS PLAN OVERUES ALL .OF PLAN 59R-1158; ~! WALNUT STREET PLAN 59R-LL':::t~. rMP£RIAL NOTF PART OF THE ~NE ACCOEDING TO P~N 291,, L~G HO~ ~LY OF LO~ 94 & 95, P~N 291 ~D L~G NO~ ~RLY 0F LOT 130, P~N 1002 C~ 0F NIAGARA FAL~ REOIDNAL MU~OIPALI~ OF NIAGARA 2~2 SCHEDULE Part 1 Part2 Part 4 Part 5 SCHEDULE "C" Louis Petrakis George Petrakis Stella Petrakis Michael Skrlac Michael Anthony Piccirillo Tina Rose Piccifillo Rosie Casciano Sayers Phyllis Casciano Mirella Florio Skrlac Holdings Inc. Corporate Services Department T .... .~z. Legal Services ne t;ny o~ ~'Jl~t 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls ~l~,~ P.O. Box 1023 Canada .~J~rl~"~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 [~" web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 371-2892 E-mail: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 14, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re.' L-2003-31 Declare Surplus and Authorize the Conveyance of Part of Laneways Located northeast of Centre Street Our File No. 2000-188 L-2003-31 R. Kallio City Solicitor X RECOMMENDATION: That parts of two laneWays located northeast of Centre Sheet and southeast of McGrail Avenue, shown hatched on the Plan attached as Schedule "A" (subject lands), be permanently closed by Judge's Order and that said Judge's Order be registered in the Registry Office. That the subject lands be declared surplus to the City's needs and offered for sale to the abutting owners, for fair market value. That this will constitute notice to the public with respect to the proposed sale of the subject lands and same ~ill be ~onsidered by Council at its me~ting of April 28, 2003, in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The contact person is the writer of this report. BACKGROUND: Report L-2002-14, a copy of which is attached as Appendix 'T' was presented to Council on February 11, 2002 authorizing staffto proceed with the closing parts of two laneways to the rear of 5061 to 5077 centre Street, which are set out above as the subject lands. Clerks · Finance Working Together to Serve Our ComtnuniO~ Human Resources · Information Systems Legal Planning & Development April 14, 2003 - 2 - L-2003-31 All abutting owners executed a Consent to an Order being made to permanently close the subject lands, pursuanttorequirementsundertheRegistryAct. Only five abutting owners expressed their interest in acquiring parts of the laneway abutting their respective property, for fair market value. An Application for a Judge's Order was submitted to the Superior Court of Justice and same was endorsed March 24, 2003. Staffhas no objections to permanently close and convey the subject lands to the abutting owners and concur that the subject lands should be offered for sale. Staffis recommending that the subject lands be declared surplus to the City's needs and offered to the five interested abutting owners, for fair market value. by: Law Clerk Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer by: City Solicitor Approvedby: T. Ravenda Executive DkectorofCorpomte Services NOT: THIS PLAN 0VT~UES ALL OF PLAN 59R-11582 '~~' __~ / WALNUT STREET $CH£DUL~ 5 7e s~rr, .3 3e2 so. ~. . e,,344-~e~(C~3 e4a44-~,ee(L~) PLAN 59R- LLc~_u IMPERIAL NOTF BEARING NOTF PART OF THE LANE ACCORDING TO PLAN 291, LYING NORTH [ASTE~LY OF LOTS 94 & 95, PLaN 291 AND LYING NORTH EASTERLY OF LO'[ 1.t0, PLAN 1002 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REGIDNAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 2002 SCHEDULE Corporate Services Department Legal Services 43t0 Queen S/me! P.O. Sox 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.nlagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)371-2892 E-mail: rkalilo(~ctty.nlaga ra falls.on.ca R.O, Kallio City Solicitor L-2002-14 Hi.s Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson 'arid Me~nbers of Municipai'~_.ounoil, City of Niagara Fails, Ontario M~nbers: L-2002-14, Authorization to Proceed with the Closing of Part ora Laneway to the Rear of 5061 to 5077 Centre Street REcoMIVIENDATION: That Council authorize staff to proceed with the dosing of par[ of a laneway on Plan No. 291 lying to tho r~x of 5061 to 5077 C, eatro Str~.. · BACKGROUND: Th.o owner of~e Golden ~teer Restaurant, loeated at 5077 Centre Street~ is rcouesfin~ the o. itv elope. ~na convey to.them the 10 f6ot lan~vay located at the rear oftheir probity.' Although it has been the City's policy to close all rather than parts of any l~neway, other portions X of this laneway have .1~ closed in the past ~nd conveyed to the abutfing'owner~ in exchange for a five foot road widening along the frontage of their properties. Slaffrecommends the laneway bo portion of the laneway to bo closed. A report will be presented for Council's consideration, r~garding disposal of the laneway, following its closure. - Legal AssistanffPrope~ty Manager. RR.~m bY: City Solicitor. Approved bT. , E×ecutive Director o£Corporat~.gervice& Respectfully Submitted: . John MacDonald, "/Chief Administr,~ive Officer. Clerk's Finance hVorkbtg Together to Serve Our Community · Human Resoumes Information Systems Legal Planning & Development L~NE ' I Community Services Department · Municipal Works ]'he C~fy of ..... ~,~ 4310 Queen Street r~lagara~~:_l-alls yj~,~ p O Box 1023 Cana~~Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 www.c[ .niagarafa[Is,on,ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: ed ujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: MW-2003-77 Ed Dujlovic Director Re: MW-2003-77 Victoria Avenue - Removal of Retaining Wall and Embankment Contract 2003-125-03 **REVISED** RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, ¥. Gibbons Contracting Ltd., be accepted. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. Dean Iorfida, opened tenders on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by eleven (11) Contractors and eight (8) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the eight (8) Contractors, together with the corrected bids *. 1. V.Gibbons Contracting Limited 2. CRL Campbell Construction 3. Centennial Construction Inc. 4. Condotta Construction 5. Alfidome Construction (Stevensville) (Wainfleet) (Niagara Falls) (Thorold) (Niagara Falls *$88,790.30 ($88,789.41) $90,870.75 *$93,406.00 ($93,394.00) $97,596.76 $109,798.00 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services April 28, 2003 - 2 - MW-2003-77 6. O'Hara Trucking & Excavating 7. DeRose Bros. General Contracting Ltd. 8. Peninsula Construction Inc. (St. Catharines) (Thorold) (Fonthill) *$117,041.00 ($116,819.75) $119,432.50 *$124,859.42 ($I24,872.02) The lowest tender was received from V. Gibbons Contracting Limited in the amount of $88,790.30 for Option 'A'. In Option 'A', all clean and recyclable soil is to be removed and disposed of off-site. This Contractor has previously performed similar type projects for the City. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $100,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract Trow Consulting Engineers Limited -site soil testing Net GST (3%) TOTAL Funding: Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation $ 88,790.30 $ 12,000.00 $ 3,023.71 $103,814.01 $103,814.01 The award of this contract is subject to the approval and funding by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation requested that the City proceed with the renovation of the former railway lands between Clifton Hill and Bender Street. This construction will consist of the removal of the retaining wall and embankment. Negotiations are presently in progress to landscape the area after the embankment is removed. This project is scheduled to commence on May 12, 2003. Ail works are to be completed by May 30, 2003. April 28, 2003 - 3 - MW-2003-77 Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: Bob Darrall Project Manager Respectfully submitted: f~ ~J' ~o~i ac onald' Chief Administrative Officer Approved_by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works S :~REPORTS~2003 Reports~VlW-2003-77 - Victoria Avenue - Removal of Retaining Wall.wpd Community Services Department The City of Niagara Falls Canada Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Ed Dujlovic, P, Eng. Director MW-2003-79 File 2003-09 Re: MW-2003-79 Contract 2003-09 2003 Crack Sealing Program RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, David S. LaFlamme Construction Inc., be accepted. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. Dean Iorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by six (6) Contractors and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the four (4) Contractors. 1. David S. LaFlamme Const. Inc. 2. Niagara Crack Sealing (Stittsville) (Niagara Falls) 3. Roadmaster Road Const. & Sealing Ltd. (Weston) 4. Road Savers 2000 Ltd. (Rexdale) $58,650.00 $65,900.00 $65,900.00 $68,600.00 The lowest tender was received from David S. LaFlamme Construction Inc. in the amount of $58,650.00. This Contractor has not performed any works for the City. Staff contacted The City of Sudbury, The City of Ottawa and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in Bancroft where this company has performed similar work. These Cities and the MTO all indicated that they would use this company again. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development April 28, 2003 2 MW-2003-79 We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $63,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract Net G.S.T. 3% Funding: 2003 Operating Budget $58,650.00 $ 1,759.50 TOTAL $60,409.50 TOTAL $63,000.00 $63,OOO.OO This project is scheduled to commence on May 26, 2003, and all work to be completed by June 20, 2003. Work will be completed up to the budgeted amounts. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: Frank Higgins, C.E.T. Manager of Projects Approve~d by: Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works Respectfully Submitted by: ~~'°nii~er Community Services Department A ,--a.. -, .~A , Municipal Works ]'he ~lly u! i~'~J, 4310 Queen Street Niagora Foils Jl~,~ P____._O Box 1023 Canada ..~Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 T~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: edujlovi@city, niagarafalls.on.ca MW-2003-81 Ed Dujlovic Director April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re'- MW-2003-81 Drummond Road Bridge Closure at the OPG Canal RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this report be received for information and filed. BACKGROUND: On March 19, 2002, a meeting was held with the business owners on Drununond Road regarding the scheduling of the bridge rehabilitation at the Ontario Power Generation canal. The owners were advised at this meeting that the bridge would be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the three-month construction period. The majority of the business owners indicated that closing the bridge at the same time as the MTO bridge construction at HWY. 420 was preferred. At this time the MTO schedule for the bridge closure was from February to November 2003. At the meeting, the preference expressed by some of the owners for the closure of the OPG canal bridge was a July to September or a September to October construction period. In January 2003, the MTO construction schedule was modified to March to September and than March to July. With the present schedules, the City's bridge will be completed by July 18, 2003 and the MTO bridge by the end of July. Both school boards were contacted in March 2003. The only students affected by the closure of the OPG bridge are grades 6-8 of the District School Board of Niagara, attending Cherrywood Acres School. These students will need to walk on Fingland Street to Morrison Street and than to Drummond Road. A School Crossing Guard will be temporarily placed at the north leg of Portage Road at Morrison Street. Niagara Transit has rerouted their buses onto Scott Street, Portage Road and Morrison Street to Drummond Road. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services April 28, 2003 - 2 - MW-2003-81 Prepared by: Bob Darrall, C.E.T. Project Manager Respectfully submitted: Jo~ MacDonald Chief Adminis~ative Officer Approved by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works S:kR. EPORTS~2003 Reports~MW-2003-81Dmmmond Road Bridge Closure at OPG Canal.wpd Community Services Department · Municipal Works TNhi oegCoi rfYo (~ fo lis ~..~ 4310 Queen Street ' ~J ~ P.O. Box 1023 Cor~od~~Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ~"~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca MW-2003-85 Ed Dujlovic Director April 28, 2003 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2003-85 2003 Rain Barrel Sale RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Staffbe authorized to purchase two thousand five hundred rain barrels from Forest City Models and Patterns for $132,250 inclusive of taxes. The net cost to the city after the sale will be $ 82,250. BACKGROUND: In June of 2002 City Engineering Services staff held a rain barrel sale for interested residents. The sale proved to be a success with approximately three thousand rain barrels selling in a six-hour period at a cost to the homeowner of $20 per barrel. In an attempt to improve the distribution process this year, city staff will implement the following improvements to the process and policies 1) 2,500 numbered tickets will be dispensed thereby ensuring that people are guaranteed to receive a barrel provided that they received a ticket. The largest complaint last year was that the long wait did not give any indication as to whether or not any individual would be guaranteed to receive a barrel. 2) A strict one per person and one per property limit will be placed on the release of barrels to the public with no exceptions. Individuals picking up barrels for others will have to show proof of that individual's residency in Niagara Falls and will only be able to pick up one barrel. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services April 28, 2003 ~ 2 - MW-2003-85 The aforementioned rules will be published well in advance of the sale and should avoid the confusion regarding the previous year's sale. The financing for the project is as follows: 2,500 rain barrels ~ $ 46.00 per unit P.S.T. and G.S.T. Total Less $ 20 per barrel paid by residents Net $115,000 $ 17,250 $132,250 $ 50,000 $ 82,250 The sale will be charged to the following accounts as per the 2003 Municipal Works Budget line items from water improvements. Account Rain Barrel Sale Water Conservation Education Account Number W-022-6001-3600 W-022-6001-3600 Budget Amount $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Chargeable Amount $ 50,000 $ 32,250 Total $ 82,250 The sale is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2003 from 7:00 a.m. until all of the rain barrels have been sold. Please note that rain barrels that are not sold will be returned to the supplier with the City being responsible only for the shipping costs. Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation is requested. Prepared by: David Watt, OLS, OLIP Manager of Infrastructure & Environment Respectfully submitted: /' fJohn MacDonald ~// Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works S:LREPORTS\2003 Reports\MW-2003-85 -2003 Rain Barrel Sale,wpd The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. April 28, 2003 Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman WHEREAS the Provincial government introduced the Ontario Transit Renewal Program in 2002; and WHEREAS the program creates a parmership that will assist municipalities in replacing and refurbishing existing transit fleets; and WHEREAS Niagara Transit requires a bus replacement program for its aging fleet; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is entitled to 1/a of replacement and refurbishment costs under the Ontario Transit Renewal Program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Ontario Transit Renewal Program, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests payment of renewal funds for transit vehicles for conventional transit vehicles in the amount of $338,994.00. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. April 28, 2003 Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman WHEREAS the Provincial government introduced the Ontario Transit Renewal Program in 2002; and WHEREAS the program creates a partnership that will assist municipalities in replacing and refurbishing existing transit fleets; and WHEREAS Niagara Transit requires a bus replacement program for its aging fleet; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is entitled to 1/, of replacement and refurbishment costs under the Ontario Transit Renewal Program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Ontario Transit Renewal Program, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests payment of renewal funds for transit vehicles for physically disabled persons in the mount of $26,640.00. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. April 28, 2003 Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara undertook the reconstruction of portions of Mountain Road and Beechwood Road (Regional Road 70) to improve the operational safety of the existing roadway network, rectify structural deficiencies and accommodate present and future travel demands; and WHEREAS the works created a new continuous curved street extending from Taylor Road, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, to Thorold Stone Road at Townline Road in Niagara Falls; and WHEREAS ~the Regional Municipality of Niagara has requested the street be renamed Taylor Road along its entire length; and WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara requires the lower-tier municipality to pass a resolution supporting the name change; and WHEREAS pending the Council's passing of this resolution, the Regional Municipality of Niagara will initiate the public process under the Municipal 2tct, 2001 to change the name of a portion of Beechwood Road (Regional Road 70) to Taylor Road. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Niagara Falls City Council has no objections to the changing of the name ora portion of Beechwood Road (Regional Road 70) to Taylor Road; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Niagara to begin the public process to change the street name. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR