2003/10/06COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
THIRTEENTH MEETING
Monday, October 6, 2003
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
'l ) Approval of the 2003 09 22 Community Services Committee Minutes as amended.
2) PRESENTATION:
a) Niagara Region Inter-Municipal Transit Strategy
Presented by: Mr. Bill O'Brien
3) REPORTS:
a) BBS-2003-10 -
b) MW-2003-180 -
c) MW-2003-172 -
d) R-2003-68 -
5792 Stanley Avenue - Sign Variance
Garner Estates Sidewalk Construction Update
Fatima Court
Millennium Trail Proposed Pedestrian Bridge
STAFF CONTACT:
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Duj lovic
Adele Kon
4) NEW BUSINESS
5) ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, September 22, 2003, City Hall, Room 2 at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chairman Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Wayne Thomson, Alderman
Wayne Campbell, Alderman Kim Craitor, Alderman Ken Feren, Alderman
Shirley Fisher, Alderman Carolyrm Ioannoni, Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool,
Alderman Norman Puttick, Alderman Selina Volpatti, and Alderman Judy Orr.
REGRETS: Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Art Federow, Pat Burke
STAFF:
John MacDonald Tony Ravenda, Ed Dujlovic, Adele Kon, Ken Burden, Geoff
Holman, Ray Kallio, Dean Iorftda, Sue Forcier, Karl Dren, Doug Darbyson, John
Castrilli, Marianne Tikky - Steno.
PRESS:
Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
GUESTS:
Mike Hubicki - Totten Sims Hubicki, Tim Stuart - Totten Sims Hubicki
Wayne Rudy - 7872 Chamwood Avenue, King Kwan - 7007 Kelly Drive, Robert
Thorne - 7693 Chamwood Avenue, Margo & Jim Taranaud - 7868 Chamwood
Avenue, Michelle & John Greene - 7835 Chamwood Avenue, David Dell - 7068
Kelly Drive, Joe Ricci - 7080 Kelly Drive, Mark Lasers - 8315 McGarry Drive
and Eric Ralph - 6954 Kelly Drive
1) MINUTES:
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER and seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the minutes
of the September 8, 2003 meeting be approved.
Motion:
Action:
Carded
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
2) PRESENTATION:
Totten Sims Hubicki - Grand Boulevard Functional Design
Mike Hubicki - Presenting
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Feren that the presentation
regarding the Grand Boulevard be received and filed.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
3) DEPUTATION:
Residents of Chamwood Avenue - Greenway Estates Subdivision
Re: Sidewalks
· After a brief discussion and some debate by the residents the following motion was made;
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MW-2003-169 - Charnwood Avenue Sidewalk Construction -
Greenway Estates Subdivision
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Feren that no sidewalks
be installed on Chamwood Avenue and staff to investigate the possibility of retaining securities for
a period of six months and prepare a report regarding the installation of sidewalks in future
subdivisions. Also, Parking & Traffic to review on street parking in Greenway Estates.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
4) REPORTS:
a)
MW-2003-158 - Dorchester Road Curbing between Thorold Stone Road
and Waterloo Drive
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN VOLPATTI and seconded by Alderman Feren that the
installation of curbing on Dorchester Road be included in the 2004 Budget Deliberations.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
b) MW-2003-161 - Streetlight Pole Banner Request - Vann Media Inc.
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER and seconded by Mayor Thomson that:
1)
The installation of banners on the streetlight poles along Hiram Street between Falls Avenue
and River Road and along Falls Avenue between Hiram Street and Highway 420 (Newman
Hill), to advertise the opening of the New Aviary, be approved for a period of four months,
subject to approvals fi.om other road authorities;
2)
Staffdevelops a policy for the placement of banners on streetlight poles within the Municipal
right-of-way and report back to the Commtmity Services Committee within a 4-month
period; and
3)
No other banner installations be considered, until such time, as a policy for the placement of
banners on streetlight poles, within the Municipal right-of-way, has been approved by
Council
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Feren
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
c)
MW-2003-175 - Request for Advertising Signs - Vann Media Inc.
Municipal Parking Lot #20
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER and seconded by Mayor Thomson that:
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1)
The installation of a large billboard sign be approved for a three-year period, subject to the
conditions set out in a formal agreement with Vann Media Inc.;
2)
Staff develop a policy for the placement of advertising signs in Municipal Parking Lots and
report back to the Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee within a 4-month period; and
3)
No other sign installations be considered until such time as the policy for the placement of
advertising signs in Municipal Parking Lots has been approved by the Municipal Parking and
Traffic Committee and Council
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Feren
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
d)
MW-2003-170 - Kelly Drive / McGarry Drive Sidewalk Construction
Garner Estates Subdivision
· After a brief discussion by residents and Council members the following motion was made:
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FEREN and seconded by Alderman Fisher that curb faced
sidewalks be installed. That the intrusive light poles be relocated and the curb-faced sidewalk to go
around each transformer vault, narrowing at the curb.
Motion:
Conflict:
Opposed:
Defeated
Mayor Thomson and Alderman Pietrangelo
Alderman Puttick
· Upon further discussion the matter was deferred to October 6, 2003.
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN PUTTICK and seconded by Alderman Orr that report MW-
2003-170 be deferred to the October 6, 2003 Community Services Committee Meeting in order that
staff may investigate the cost incurred to the City by the developer.
Motion:
Conflict:
Opposed
Action:
Carded
Mayor Thomson and Alderman Pietrangelo
Alderman Feren, Alderman Fisher and Alderman Craitor
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
e) MW-2003-173 - Thorold Townline Road - Partial Assumption
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Volpatti that The City of
Niagara Falls assumes the easterly portion of Thorold Townline Road.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
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f') BBS-2003-09 - Sign By-law Variance - Home Depot - 6940 Morrison Street
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Volpatti that the
Committee recommends approval of the Sign By-law variance.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
g) BBS-2003-10 - Sign By-law Variance - 5792 Stanley Avenue
Mr. Guiseppe Macera gave a brief deputation to Committee requesting that the height
allowance be approved as his consulting engineer, Mr. Gary Hodgson, informed him that the
bottom of the sign must have a three-foot (3') clearance of his building in order to allow wind
to clear drifted snow away.
Mayor Thomson advised Committee that this matter should be deferred allowing Mr. Macera
the opportunity to obtain a letter from Mr. Hodgson and supply pictures to the Committee.
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN VOLPATTI and seconded by Alderman Puttick that report
BBS-2003-10 be deferred until the October 6, 2003 Community Services Committee meeting.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
h)
BBS-2003-11 - Sign By-law Variance - Marks Work Warehouse
6777 Morrison Street
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Volpatti that the
Committee recommends the approval of the variances to the Sign By-law to Council.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Feren
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
i) R-2003-58 - Stamford Green Heritage Columbarium Proposal
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN IOANNONI and seconded by Alderman Feren that staff
prepare a Management Agreement with the Old St. John's Stamford Heritage Association for the
maintenance, operation and administration of the Stamford Green Heritage Columbadum.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2003-09-22
J)
R-2003-59 - Request to Pursue an Indoor Soccer Proposal at the Kalar Road
Sports Complex Site
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON and seconded by Alderman Volpatti that report
R-2003-58 be deferred to the October 6, 2003 Community Services Committee meeting.
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5) ADJOURNMENT:
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER and seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the regular
meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 5:45 p.m. and that a Committee-of-
the-Whole Session be convened.
Motion: Carried
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P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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BBS-2003-10
John Castrilli
Director
October 6, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re'-
BBS-2003-10
Sign Variance - 5792 Stanley Ave
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee recommend to Council that the requested variance be denied.
BACKGROUND:
The Committee will recall that at the meeting of September 22, 2003, this request was referred back
to staff to obtain additional visual information. The proposed billboard sign itself is approximately
16 feet high by 32 feet wide and will exceed the maximum allowable height by 9 feet.
The applicant, Mr. Giuseppe Macera indicated that the additional height was required to
alleviate any potential snow load weight to the roof of his building as the billboard in its permitted
location would be adjacent to the eaves which are 12 feet above grade as shown in Diagram 1.
To support Mr. Macera's proposal a letter provided by a Professional Engineer who has
recommended that the bottom of the billboard sign be placed 3 feet above the eaves to allow the
wind to clear any drifted snow load condition as shown in Diagram 2. The recommendation of the
engineer places the sign at an elevation which does not conform to the sign by-law.
It should also be noted that a sign permit from the Region will also be required; however, the Region
will typically go along with what the Municipality decides.
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Attached are additional photos providing information which depicts the congestion of various types
ofsignage in this area. Accordingly staffare o fthe opinion that the additional height in this location
would be obtrusive to the area.
Manager of By-Law Services
r~x Resl~ectfully submitted: t
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Chief Administrative Officer
or of Building & Bylaw Services
Attach.
Stanley Ave- Proposed site
Friday, September 26, 2003 10:46 AM
Stanley Ave- Proposed site
Friday, September 26, 2003 10:46 AM
Gary L. Hodgson and Associates Inc.
Consulting Engineers
7211 Cambridge St.
Niagara Falls, Ont, L2J 1G5
Mr. CmisepPe Macera
5792 Stanley Avenue,
Ni~$?a Falls, ON
26 Sep 2003
Re: Free-standing Sign Adjacent to Restaurant, Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls, ON
This letter is to confirm that, in regard to the above referenced sign, it is important to ensure
that the sign does not create any drifted snow problems on the existing roof of the building.
Therefore, it is necessary to have the sign bottom high enough above the adjacent roof to allow wind
to clear drifted snow away· I would suggest a minimum 3'-0" vertical clearange between the roof
eave and the sign bottom.
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
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MW-2003-180
Ed Dujlovic
Director
October 6, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003-180 - Garner Estates Sidewalk Alignment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council adopt the recommendations described in report MW-2003-170
directing staff to arrange for the installation of sidewalks in the Garner Estates Plan of Subdivision
in accordance with the original subdivision design.
BACKGROUND:
At the September 22, 2003 Community Services Committee meeting, Council deferred a decision
to realign the proposed sidewalks in the Garner Estates Phase I & II requested by a number of
homeowners pending the receipt of additional information regarding extra costs.
Municipal Works Staff met with the developer, contractor and engineering consultant to discuss the
Council's directive and have obtained the following information for Council's consideration.
1. EXTRA COSTS
The contractor has identified that the cost of removing the granular material previously installed,
replacing the topsoil and sod would cost $3,795.00.
More significantly, the "curb face" sidewalk construction will require the installation of dowels into
the back of the existing semi-mountable curb. Normal "curb face" sidewalk is typically supported
by a 50-mm support edge located at the back of the curb or poured continuously in a monolithic
(one-piece) manner. This design prevents differential settlement between the curb and the walkway.
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In Garner Estates the semi-mountable curb was built without the 50-mm support edge and as a result
the "curb face" sidewalk will have to be physically tied into the curbing with dowels drilled in every
600 mm. The contractor has estimated this cost to be $19,200.00.
The contractor has also indicated that delays in this construction now require the concrete to be
heated and protected from frost with burlap and insulation blankets. These costs total $1,920.00 and
$7,200.00 respectively. Municipal Works staff recognizes that the heating and protection costs are
an extra expense that can be avoided if the sidewalk installation is deferred to next Spring/Summer
and therefore should be developer's expense if he still wants to proceed now.
2. SAFETY CONCERNS
Report MW-2003-170 discusses the need to properly provide for pedestrian activity in this area
because of the institutional and recreational uses in the neighbourhood. Curb face sidewalk design
should only be used where property constraints limit the options for providing a safe buffer between
vehicular and pedestrian activities. The Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires Municipalities to
make accessibility a consideration in the subdivision approval process. The City's Disability
Advisory Committee has endorsed the Accessibility Guidelines prepared by the City of Guelph
(June 2001). Municipal Works staff believe that policy 2.1.2 (walk width) would be jeopardized
by constructing a curb face sidewalk at a couple of the light pole/transformer locations.
In conclusion, the additional costs and substandard safety conditions that will result from
constructing a curb face sidewalk are the basis for staff recommending that we follow the original
design. The current sidewalk policy is under review as directed by the Committee at the last
meeting. Although curb face sidewalks are an acceptable alternative when properly accommodated
in the subdivision design, staff is concerned that the revised location requested by some of the
residents will eventually lead to operational issues involving on-street parking restrictions and snow
clearing complaints.
Committee's consideration of this matter is appreciated.
Prepared b~:.
Geo~man, C.E.T.
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted: /
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by.2
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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MW-2003-170
Contractors Quote
OPSD - 600.60
Excerpt from Guelph Accessability Guidelines
Section 2.0 Sidewalks & Walkways
S:hREPORTS~2003 Reports~VlW-2003-180 - Garner Estates Sidewalks.wpd
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MW-2003-170
Ed Dujlovic
Director
September 22, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re:
MW-2003-170
Kelly Drive/McGarry Drive Sidewalk Construction
Garner Estates Subdivision
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Municipal Works staff arrange for the installation of sidewalks in the
Garner Estates Plan of Subdivision in accordance with the original subdivision design.
BACKGROUND:
The construction of new homes in Phases I and II of the Garner Estates Subdivision have advanced
to the stage where the developer, River Realty Development (1976) Inc., is now required to complete
their obligations with respect to the remaining Class Ill works. This includes the planting of street
trees, top coat of asphalt and construction of the sidewalks.
Recently the developer notified residents of their intentions to commence the sidewalk construction
and mobilized their contractor, Municipal Works staff, received a number of calls asking us to
reconsider the alignment of the sidewalk. On Tuesdayl September 9, 2003, staff received an E-Mail
message and attached petition requesting the City to alter the sidewalk location so that it would be
adjacent to the curb instead of the standard alignment which is 1.2 meters in from the property line.
A typical cross section of the streets is attached to this report for your reference.
In response to this request the Director of Municipal Works ordered the developer to postpone the
work until this matter could be resolved. Attached is his correspondence and the subsequent reply
from the developer noting that they would be looking to the City to cover any costs associated with
the temporary re-mobilization of the contractor.
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6265 MORRISON STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6V2
P.O. BOX 576
TELEPHONE (905) 354-3853
FAX (905) 354-1816
September 11, 2003
Mr. Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Ed:
RE: SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
GARNER ESTATES~ PHASE ONE
Further to your letter dated September l0th, 2003, please be advised that we will not proceed with
the installation of the sidewalks in Garner Estates, Phase One, at this time.
We understand the resident's petition will be dealt with on Monday, September 22, 2003.
We will be receiving an invoice from the contractor for charges involving the removal of their
men from the job, which we will in turn pass on to the City.
Yourstrnly,
RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT (1976) INC.
S.A. Branscombe, B.Sc.,
President.
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Mr. Stewart Branscombe
River Realty Developments
6746 Morrison Street
P.O. Box 576
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
September 10, 2003
Facsimile: 905-354-1816
Ed Dujlovic P.Eng
Director
Re: Sidewalk Installation - Garner Estates Phase I
Dear Mr. Branscombe:
As a result of a petition received by the residents in the above subdivision, you are requested not
to proceed with the installation of the sidewalk at this time. The petition received by the
residents indicates a pi'eference for the installation of curb faced sidewalks. This matter will
have to be dealt with at the next Community Services Committee meeting which is scheduled for
Monday, September 22, 2003.
Should you have any further questions regarding this matter please contact the undersigned at
your convenience.
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Mayor Wayne Thomson
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Director of Municipal Works
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WE THE PEOPLE
of the ~amer.Estates Subdivision hereby petiti°n {he City of Niagara Falls to-
: ~hange the: plan allowing sidewalks to be poured adjacent to the curbs.
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Inter-Deoartmental Memorandum
To:
Ed Dujlovie,
Director of Municipal Works
Geoff Holman, v/
Manager of Development
The Cig/of
Date: September 25, 2003
From: Dean Ioffida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
Subject: Accessibility Guide to Sidewalks
Ed/Geoff:
Please find attached a copy of an accessibility guide put together by the City of Guelph. The
standards are based on a variety of sources: the National Building Code (for Federal Buildings),
the Canadian Standards Association and the Americans with Disabilities Act. These respective
pieces of legislation are considered to have higher standards than any applicable law in Ontario
(OBC, Ontafians with Disabilities Act etc.).
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act does not have specific requirements for sidewalks. The
legislation states the following:
Municipalities will also be required to make accessibility a consideration in the
subdivision approval process.
There are no guidelines as to what is a sufficient sidewalk width or ramping requirements.
Guelph's Guide (Section 2.0) is very specific on sidewalk widths etc.
You may want to consider this information re: Garner Estates S~dewalk Construction. The City's
Disability Advisory Committee endorses Guelph's plan.
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Remove Existing GranuJar & Prac~ Native
Material (Sod Restocai:ion Under Tender Itmm)
220 m2 $ 17.25 lin2 $ 3,795,00
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Supply & In~'t~ti 15m Dowels
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WinGer Protec~on
-includes burlap, blanket=, etc.
120o m2 $ 46,00 Ira2 $ 11{,200.00
1200 m2. $ 1.60 /rn2 S 1,920.00
1200 m2 $ 6.00 /m2 $ 7,200.00
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TANGENT SUPERE~ATED
NOTES:
I When cu~ and gu~er is adjacent to concrete pavement or base, this drawing is
to be used in conjunction with OPSD-552.010 and 552.020.
2 Rexible and composite pavement shall be placed 5mm above the
adjacent edge of gutter.
3 For slipfo~ing procedure, a 5~ batter is acceptable.
A Treatment at entrances shall confo~ with OPSD-351.010.
B Outlet treatment shall confo~ with OPSD-610 Series.
C ~e length of transition from one cu~ ~pe to another shall be 3.0m, except in
conjunction with quide rail, it shall conform to OPSD-g00 Series.
D NI dimensions are in millimetres unless othe~ise shown.
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S - Rate of pavement superelevation in percent,
O~AR,O PROViNCiAL ~ANDARD D~WINO April 1999 'Rev'
CONCEETE SEMI-MOUNTABLE _
CURB WITH STANDARD GUTTER OPSD - 600.060
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MW-2003-172
Ed Dujlovic
Director
October 6, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003-172 - Fatima Court
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that;
1. that the City does not reduce the size of the island and implements a no parking restriction in the
(bulb) portion of Fatima Court; and
2. that the City considers an Adopt a Cul-de-sac Program in the 2004 budget.
BACKGROUND:
On June 2, 2003, City Council was presented with report MW-2003-101 (attached) which was
referred back to staff for further review. Following the Council meeting the Fire Department sent
out an aerial truck to the court and as indicated in the attached email they managed to negotiate the
cul-de-sac with only one small correction. In addition an email was received from Marianne Babel
regarding the difficulties a school bus had in negotiating the cul-de-sac due to cars parked in the
court.
It is estimated that the cost to down size the island in the cul-de-sac in order to allow for a wider
road would cost in the order of $11,000.00. As indicated in the previous reports the controlling
factor, the ability of a larger vehicle negotiating the cul-de-sac, is the outside radius. Although
widening of the road way would provide some benefit, large vehicles would still have some
difficulty in maneuvering through the cul-de-sac when vehicles are parked. Accordingly, it is stafffs
recommendation that if Committee decides to proceed with the widening of the road that parking
restrictions be implemented in the bulb.
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Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Attach:
MW-2003-172
Respectfully submitted:
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Community Services Department
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Nl(3gQro FolIs~I~,~'P O Box 1023
Conoda ~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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MW-2003401
Ed OuJlovlc
Director
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His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003-IO1 - Fatima Court
RECOMMENDATION:
EEFER TO STAEF TO LOOK INTO TEE ISSUES AND CONCERNS EXPRESSED.
BACKGROUND:
As a result of concerns raised by Mr. Babel of Fatima Court report MW-2002-152 - Removal of
Islands from Cul de Sacs was preserlted to Committee and recommended that the islands not be
removed. The motion adopted by the Committee at that time was that the report be received and
filed.
Since thc filing of the report, additional correspondence has been received, fi.om Mr. Don Sorley and
Mr. Babel. In regards to Mr. Babel's concerns the matter has been reviewed with operations staff
and they have indicated that even with the removal of the island the current snow plow operation
would not be affected. The controlling factor as to whether a truck and plow are used or a front end
loader is the outside radius of the col de sac. Accordingly, the changes proposed by Mr. Babel would
not have the desired effect of improving the winter maintenance operations. What wouldbe required
is a change in the routing of the fi'ont end loaders so that the cul de sac is done sooner or additional
equipment be hired in order to have cul de sacs plowed more quickly.
As indicated in Mr. S orely's letter he and his neighbours are interested in maintaining the cul de sac
with funds being provided by the City for materials such as fuel for lawn mowers, water and
fertilizer. This would be similar to the Mount Cannel Association where the local residents have
adopted the park. Currently the City carries out minimal maintenance on cul de sacs in that the City
only provides grass cutting every three to four weeks. It is estimated that the cost to provide the
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necessary materials for this cul de sac, which is quit large at 5,000 sq. 1~. a typical 50 t~. x 100 fl.
building lot, would be in the order of $150 to $200. If all of the residents abutting a cul de sac
containing an island were to participate in the program, it is estimated that the cost would be
approximately $25,000 per year. Accordingly, it is staff's recommendation that the City implement
an, "Adopt a Cul de Sac Program," in order to better maintain the islands and help beautify the City.
Council's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Chief Administrative Officer
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S:'xREPORTS~003 ReportsW/W-2003-101 - Fatima Coun. wlxt
Niagara Fall~ IJ~,~E
Community Service; Department
Municipal
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web sl~e: www. ctly.niagaraf~lls.on.c~
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-moil: eduJkwll~clty.niagarafalls.en.ca
MW-2002.152
Ed DuJlovlo
O~rector
November 25, 2002
Alderman Victor Pictrangdo, Ch~n
and Members of thc Community Services Committee
City of Nia~n Falls
Re: MW-2002-152 - Removal of Islands from Chi De Sacs
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUN D:
A request was made that the City of Niapn Falls consider r~moving islands f~om CUl de Sacs.
Traditionally complaints received about islands have to do with the ma~ntensnce of the Faas and
cutting o£weeds. In 2002 the Service Center has lo.ed only seven complaints of this nature.
Staffhss reviewed those requests and hnve the following comments:
Based on our current GIS data there are more than 100 Cul ds Sacs which contain islands.
The cost of removing an island will vary depending on which services are located there.
Many islands contain hydrarda and hydro poles. The cost of relocating these services can be
in excess of $15,000 plus the restoration of the island.
Niagara Falls Hydro ha~ expressad concern about removing the islands and not the poles. If
we were to place bollards around the poles there wonld be a maintenance cost. These areas
would have to be cleaned by hand.
Prior to relocating thc hydro poles and hydrants, a me~ting would have to be held with the
local residents to find a new acceptable location. These services would now have to be
placed in front ofa rasident's home.
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Removing the island will still not allow a snow plow to be used in the Cul de Sac, since the
oulside radius is the controlling factor.
Based on the abovc concerns, staffis recommending that thc City not proceed with removing islands
from Cul dc Sacs.
Committee's cencurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Pre~ by:
Darrell E. Smith, P. Eng.
Manager of Hngineering Services
Respectfully sub_~tted: ,~
~ffnief Adminislxafive Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dui lo~ic, P.F..ng.
Director of Municipal Works
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Dear Mayor Thomson and Members of Council:
May 22, 2003
Now that the winter weather has subsided and our frustrations have
diminished, I wish to remind you of the concerns that my family and the
Babel family experience during the winter due to the rather large cul-de-sac
that was constructed on Fatima Court. Aesthetically it looks great;
pragmatically it raises the following safety concerns:
A)Parking: When entertaining guests, parking is a definite problem
especially in the winter
B) Snow Ploughing: The large plough cannot get by and consequently
Fatima Court is not ploughed until late in the day. By that time,
we have already been stuck in the snow and required assistance to
get out.
C) Emergency: Most importantly, in case of emergency, an
ambulance or fu-e truck would find it virtually impossible to reach
our home to save a life if stormy conditions existed and a large
amount of snow had accumulated in the court.
For these reasons we ask that consideration be given to downsiz~
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hereby, ehrmnat,ng a possible forthcoming situation of liabi¢?
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Let me emphasize that this is not an issue where majority in the court roles.
Rather, it is a safety concern for two families that are adversely affected
during the winter months. Moreover, let's not forget that true democracy is
the protection of the minority.
S~mly,
Frank F~ra
Rob Babel
Marianne Babel
Community Services Department
The City of ~ Parks, Recreation & Culture
" ~',~, 4310 Queen Street
,ogo o o
Canada ~~ N~agara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~~ web site: ~.ci~.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon~ci~.niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-68
Adele Kan
Director
October 6, 2003
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
R-2003-68 Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Design
Millennium Trail - Phase 2
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council support the preparation of Terms of Reference for the design of thc proposed
pedestrian bridge over the Niagara Power Canal as part of the Millennium Trail - Phase 2.
BACKGROUND:
In March of this year, Council considered a report which highlighted development options for Phase
2 of the Millennium Trail south of McLeod Road. Council reaffirmed a position of support for the
location of the proposed trail along the west side of the Power Canal. With the reaffirmation of the
trail on the west side of the Power Canal, there will be the necessity of a pedestrian bridge. This
bridge will provide a connection with the southerly portion of Dorchester Road and Chippawa
Parkway. This connection will eventually link the Millennium Trail to the Village of Chippawa and
the Niagara River Parkway. A plan showing a location of the trail and proposed pedestrian bridge
is attached.
At the previous Council meeting in March, a local resident suggested that the City examine the use
of a railway bridge that crosses the Welland River. This crossing is approximately 2 kilometers to
the south adjacent to Baden Powell Park near Montrose Road. It was hoped that the use of the
railway bridge would save the cost of a pedestrian bridge. Staff examined the use of the railway
bridge, which had one of the two sets of rail tracks removed a couple of years ago. This rail line is
still an active line serving the Stanley Avenue Business Park and although the Canadian Pacific
Railway indicated that they would consider options for utilization of the rail bridge, this route
deviates considerably from planned route and would increase costs considerably due to the costs of
additional trail and security fencing as well as improvements to the railway corridor.
Parks, Recreation & Culture will be requesting funds for Phase 2 of the Millennium Trail as part of
the 2004 Capital Budget. The cost of the pedestrian bridge will be included as part of the proposed
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budget and in order to prepare for the eventual tender, it is requested that staff prepare the Terms of
Reference for the design of the pedestrian bridge. This will also include the testing of soil for the
bridge abutments.
With the approval of this report, staff will proceed with the completion of the Terms of Reference
for the pedestrian bridge and obtain quotes to complete the design drawings. It is hoped that design
drawings will be completed in the Spring of 2004.
Recommended by:
~ Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully submitted:
cDo
',.,Chief Administrative Officer
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