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2003/12/08Monday, December 8, 2003 Order of Business ID aim? paw a, ittitrOteitnut a/ablaut& aid.w5Ca, ,a Z3Cea,P ,6JaJ PLANNING MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2003 1. PRAYER: Alderman Victor Pietrangelo DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. DEPUTATIONS Project Red Ribbon 2003 Westlane Secondary School's Chapter of WSAID (Students Against Impaired Driving) wish to address Council and distribute Red Ribbons to members of Council. In attendance will be Jelena Filipovic and Lisa Banh and staff advisor, Katheryn Wilson. Arts & Culture Commission Ms. Karen Akalu, Chair and Carol Cowlishaw, Arts & Culture Commission wish to address Council on their fundraising project. 2 Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terry Kane, Chair and Cara Hutton, Vice - Chair, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee wish to address Council with respect to Report R- 2003 -78. Also, in attendance will be Inspector Lorne Lillico of the Niagara Regional Police Service. -AND - Report R- 2003 -78 - Actions Stemming from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Meeting of November 5, 2003. Doctor Appreciation Week Dr. David Dec will address Council with respect to their doctor recruitment efforts and request that Council proclaim the week of December 8th to December 12th, 2003 as Doctor Appreciation Week" His Worship Mayor Salci will make a presentation to Dr. Archie Dickinson, the City's newest physician. Whirlpool Bridge Closure Mr. Ralph Sasso, a businessman in the Bridge Street area wishes to address Council regarding the status of the Whirlpool Bridge. ITEM NO. 53 PLANNING MATTERS Public Meeting City- Initiated Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 42/2003, Oakwood Drive Background Material: Report PD- 2003 -112 -AND - Correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation ITEM NO. 54 ITEM NO. 55 ITEM NO. 56 3 Public Meeting AM- 35/2003, Zoning By -law Amendment Application 6361 Fallsview Boulevard and Associated Off -site Lands Applicants: 876891 Ontario Limited; 1140464 Ontario Inc. And 1229142 Ontario Inc. Agent: Peter Smith Proposed Expansion to the Hilton Hotel -AND - Correspondence from Stephen H. Diamond, McCarthy Tetrault requesting deferral of the matter. Public Meeting Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 36/2003, 6350 Dorchester Road Applicant: Angelo Butera Agent: Michael Allen, Architect Proposed Conversion of a Long -Term Care Facility To an Apartment Building Background Material: Report PD- 2003 -111 -AND - Correspondence received at the previous Council Meeting of November 17, 2003. Public Meeting Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 37/2003, Orchard Grove West Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision; 26T -11- 2003 -01 (Revised) Owner: 527786 Ontario Limited Background Material: Report PD- 2003 -108 ITEM NO. 57 4 Public Meeting Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 41/2003, 6170 Stanley Avenue Applicant: Canop Investments Agent: Peter Lesdow, Architect Proposed Four - Storey Addition to the Fallsview Inn Background Material: Report PD- 2003 -106 -AND - Correspondence from Regional Niagara, Planning and Development Department MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING MATTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer PD- 2003 -109, Removal of Part Lot Control Neighbourhoods of St. David's Plan of Subdivision Blocks 35,36, 39, 41 to 45 & 48; Registered Plan 59M -251; Applicant: Walker Community Development Corporation. 2. Chair, Municipal Heritage PD- 2003 -110, Matters Arising from the Municipal Committee Heritage Committee Meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Planning Council Meeting of November 17, 2003. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. FXWorx Inc. - Re: Skylon New Year's Eve Fireworks - requesting Council permission for a public fireworks display at the Skylon Tower on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2003. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved subject to established policy. -5- 2. Office of the Regional Chair Debbie M. Zimmerman - Re: Niagara Children's Charter - requesting that Council endorse the Niagara Children's Charter and requesting a contact within the City of Niagara Falls to participate in the planning of the launch and ongoing monitoring of the Children's Charter. RECOMMENDATION: For the endorsement of Council. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairman) CLERK'S MATTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer CD- 2003 -21, Council Schedule. 2. Chief Administrative Officer CD- 2003 -22, Appointments to Committees. LEGAL MATTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer L- 2003 -76, Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation; Niagara Falls Hydro Inc., Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc., Annual Resolutions. RATIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & GREENING COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair) 1. Chair, Environmental Planning & Greening Committee R- 2003 -81, Actions Stemming from the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee Meeting of October 20, 2003.. 6 CONSENT AGENDA 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. 1. F- 2003 -55, Municipal Accounts; 2. F- 2003 -56, 2004 General Insurance Report; 3. L- 2003 -73, Laneway Closing and Conveyance to Abutting Owners, Rear of May Avenue; 4. L- 2003 -55, Permanently Close Unopened Road Allowance between Township Lots 13 and 14; and Township Lots 27 and 28 on 59R -9954; 5. L- 2003 -74, Beaver Valley Extension One, Phase 1 Subdivision; Transfer of Lot 21; 6. MW- 2003 -201, Tender #20 -2003, New Equipment Purchase; 7. MW- 2003 -203, Commissionaires Contract Extension; 2004 City Hall Security; 8. MW- 2003 -204, Contract for Parking Control, Canadian Corps of Commissionaires; 9. R- 2003 -82, Kalar Road Sports Park, Use Agreement with the Niagara Catholic District School Board of Niagara; 10. R- 2003 -83, Encroachment and Option Agreement. RATIFICATION OF THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING 7 BY -LAWS 2003 -197 To amend By -law 89 -155 and adopt a Schedule of Meetings. 2003 -198 To amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a day nursery. (Re: AM- 40/2003, Stephen Mort ley) 2003 -199 To amend By -law No. 79 -200, to reduce the number of required parking spaces for a proposed museum /retail store. (Re: AM- 33/2003, 5981 Fallsview Boulevard) 2003 -200 2003 -201 2003 -202 2003 -203 2003 -204 2003 -205 2003 -206 To amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stop Signs at Intersections, Yield Signs at Intersections) To amend by -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Heavy Vehicle Restriction, Stop Signs) To repeal By -law No. 98 -270, being a by -law to designate certain land not to be subject to part lot control and to designate Blocks 35, 36, 39, 41 to 45 and 48 on Registered Plan 59M -251 not to be subject to part lot control. To amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a storage compound for waste collection vehicles and related equipment. (Re: AM39/2003, Modern Corporation Inc.) To amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the construction of a 10- storey hotel. (Re: AM- 34/2003, 5923 Stanley Avenue & 5916 Allendale Avenue) To authorize the execution of the Stipulated Price Contract with Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. respecting the construction of the Niagara Falls Community Centre to be located at Montrose and McLeod Roads, Niagara Falls. To authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with Vann Media Inc., respecting the installation of a sign on lands and premises municipally known as Municipal Parking Lot No. 20, located at the corner of Bender Street and Palmer Avenue, Niagara Falls. 8 2003 -207 To authorize the execution of a Condominium agreement with Meadow Creek Homes Ltd., respecting Block 40 on Plan 59M -295. 2003 -208 To amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by -laws. 2003 -209 2003 -210 2003 -211 To authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement with Feliciano Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. respecting 6012 Frontenac Street Condominium being Part Lots 21 and 22, Plan 246 and Part Township Lot 173 Stamford. To authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement with Feliciano Pingue, Lucia Pingue, Paul Pingue and Mary Pingue respecting McLeod Road Condominium being Part Township Lot 173 Stamford being Part 1 on 59R- 12251. To authorize the execution of a Condominium agreement with Feliciano Pingue respecting Villa Romana Condominium being part Lot 1 Plan 94 Stamford and part Lot 2 Plan 94 Stamford being parts 1 & 2 on 59R- 12247, located at 6430 Montrose Road. 2003 -212 To authorize monies for General Purposes (December 8, 2003) 2003 -213 To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on December 8, 2003. NEW BUSINESS The City of Niagara Falls Canada Community Services Department R- 2003 -78 Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: R- 2003 -78 Actions Stemming from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Meeting of November 5, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council: a) approve the Draft Terms of Reference for the Committee; b) waive the rental fees at the Stamford Arena for Saturday, December 20, 2003, for a fund - raiser to support the City's Skate Park; c) refer a request of $1500.00 for 2004 to budget deliberations. BACKGROUND: The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is very involved in our community. The Committee was first formed through the Safe City Campaign in 2000 and, the following year, the Committee held a Youth Forum to address the recreation and leisure needs of youth ages 14 - 20. From the Youth Forum and surveys that were completed, the need for a Skate Park was determined and supported by City Council. During the past two years, the Committee has worked with the City to host Public Meetings regarding the Skate Park. In 2002, the "Design Your Own Skate Park and Win" contest was created to assist in the promotion and design of the Skate Park. The top six designers were given awards and their designs were forwarded to the architects of the Skate Park. Within the last year, the Committee visited service clubs, began a letter writing campaign, contacted Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & By -Law Services December 8, 2003 - 2 - R- 2003 -78 schools, and held events to raise awareness and funds for the Skate Park. The Battle of the Bands held at the Optimist Club on May 30, 2003 was a huge success. At least 300 people attended and $1,545.36 was raised from the event. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee presented a cheque in the amount of $6,506.57 to City Council on July 14, 2003, representing the total funds raised to assist with the Skate Park. The Committee remains focussed on raising additional funds to assist the City with the Skate Park. However, the Committee is interested in many aspects of our community, and a complete Terms of Reference and a Work Plan has been developed for the year. Terms of Reference The Committee has developed with Parks, Recreation & Culture staff, a Draft Terms of Reference. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is dedicated to provide a voice for the youth of Niagara Falls, while advising Council of important recreational and social issues concerning the City's younger population. Our vision is to encourage facilities and programs that will enhance the quality of life, health and well -being of the youth in our community. A copy of the Draft Terms of Reference is attached. Work Plan 2003 -2004 • National Child Day - November 20, 2003 at Niagara Square On Thursday, November 20, 2003, the Committee partnered with the Ontario Early Years Centre - Niagara Falls, to celebrate National Child Day at Niagara Square. The morning was filled with numerous activities for families with young children age 0 -6 years. • • • • Santa Claus Parade - November 22, 2003 Committee members participated and assisted with the Santa Claus Parade - participating with their high schools and also at City Hall: distributing popcorn, hot chocolate and ensuring children were safe on the inflatables. `Skate for the Skate Park' - Saturday, December 20, 2003 at Stamford Arena Request for approval by Council - arena fees to be waived A fun, low cost event for youth ages 12 and up. The cost will be $2.00 per person. Ice skating promotes physical activity and this event will raise funds for the Skate Park. The Committee respectfully requests Council waive fees for the use of the Stamford Arena on Saturday, December 20, 2003 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for this event. Fun Fair - March Break 2004 The Committee is planning an afternoon of FREE activities one day in March, during March Break at the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. Details will be announced closer to the date. Adopt -A- Street Program The Committee is adopting Morrison Street from Portage Road to Stanley Avenue. The Committee will be cleaning this section of Morrison Street three times per year. December 8, 2003 • • - 3 - R- 2003 -78 Battle of the Bands - May 13, 2004 The Second High School Battle of the Bands will be held at The Optimist Club on Thursday, May 13, 2004. One band from each high school will compete for the championship. Announcements regarding the Battle of the Bands will be released closer to the event. Arrive Alive Bottle Drive - May 2004 Last year, the Committee participated in the Arrive Alive Bottle Drive campaign to promote sober driving. The Committee will be participating again this year. Details to follow. Niagara Falls Skate Park The Committee remains focussed on their goal which is to continue to promote, fundraise and assist the City with the opening of the Skate Park. Other Items Youth Appreciation Awards - The Optimist Club - November 18, 2003 The Committee nominated Terry Kane and Cara Hutton to receive Youth Appreciation Awards for their commitment and dedication to the Committee and our community. The awards were presented at The Optimist Club on the evening of Tuesday, November 18, 2003. Cogeco Appearance - Tuesday, December 9, 2003 Terry Kane, Cara Hutton and Taylor Atkinson will be promoting the upcoming events on Cogeco TV. Occasional appearances will be made throughout the year to promote various activities and events. Participation in the `Youth Portal Project' funded by Volunteer Canada This project will be created and driven by youth to be a virtual volunteer centre for the youth of Niagara. Taylor Atkinson, a member of the Committee has volunteered to participate in this project and will be working with the Centre for Community Leadership at Niagara College. Budget Throughout the year, the Committee is invited to participate and attend various events in our community. In order to assist the Committee with items such as attending youth workshops, National Child Day, March Break Fun Fair and Battle of the Bands advertising expenses, the Committee respectfully requests that an annual budget be established and that $1,500.00 be included for 2004. A detailed list of expenses will be provided to Council at the end of the year. Your consideration and support would be appreciated. December 8, 2003 - 4 - R- 2003 -78 Summary With a commitment of funding assistance from Council, approval of the Committee's Draft Terms of Reference and the waiving of fees for the use of the Stamford Arena on Saturday, December 20, 2003, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will be able to successfully continue their partnerships within the community and plan events for youth at little or no cost, and continue to enhance the health and well -being of youth in our community. Respectfully Submitted: Terry Kane, Chair Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee LA: Attachment S: \Council \Council 2003\R- 2003 -78 - Actions Stem from Mayor's Youth Adv Com Mfg - Nov 5, 2003.wpd The City of Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference The City of Niagara Falis Canacl December 2003 Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 2 of 6 Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference HISTORY The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee was established through the Community Policing Committee's Safe City Campaign in 1999. In March 2001, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee hosted a Youth Forum at The Optimist Club to determine the recreation and leisure needs of youth ages 14 -20 years in Niagara Falls and to use this information to improve service to the youth population. From the Youth Forum, it was determined that there was a need for a Skate Park in the City. Numerous public meetings were held and surveys were completed to also help determine the need. On November 26, 2001, The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee made a request to City Council requesting funds and a site for the Skate Park. City Council allocated $250,000 for the design and construction of the Skate Park and also allocated space on the site of the future Community Centre. MANDATE The City of Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will provide a voice for the youth of Niagara Falls, while advising Council of important recreational and social issues concerning the City's younger population. PURPOSE 1. To keep Council informed of important matters affecting youth. 2. To occasionally host youth workshops /forums, conduct surveys to address concerns and needs that affect youth. 3. To act as a positive advocate for youth. 4. To actively seek input from youth on important matters. 5. To support events created by the Committee that relate to the mandate. 6. To provide leadership experience for youth. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 3 of 6 VISION It is the vision of the Committee to provide a communication link between the youth of Niagara Falls and City Council and to encourage facilities and programs that will enhance the quality of life, health and well -being of the youth in our community. MEMBERSHIP The Committee shall be made up of a minimum of ten (10) people consisting of two (2) representatives from each of the five (5) high schools in Niagara Falls. A person from the Niagara Regional Police Services and a staff member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture office will serve as facilitators and liaise with the Committee and be non voting members. It is recommended that one of the two members from each high school should be a member of their High School Student Council. The Mayor will be an ex- officio member of the Committee. APPOINTMENT TO THE MAYOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Students will be appointed by their respective High School Principals. The term of office is for one year and may be extended, on appointment by their Principal. The Committee will request High School Principals to appoint new members at any time to replace those who resign. CHAIRPERSON, VICE - CHAIRPERSON, SECRETARY & TELEPHONE COMMITTEE The Chairperson, the Vice - Chairperson, the Secretary and the Telephone Committee will be elected by the Committee members. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF CHAIRPERSON 1. To chair all meetings of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. 2. To prepare all agendas for the Committee meetings with the assistance of the Parks, Recreation & Culture liaison. 3. To motivate individual members and recognize each member's contribution to the Committee. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 4 of 6 4. To delegate appropriate tasks to individual Committee members. 5. To network with student councils and other youth organizations. 6. To make presentations to City Council with the assistance of the Parks, Recreation & Culture liaison. 7. To assign tasks or responsibilities to Committee members. 8. To represent the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee at any social functions or other meetings where the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee's attendance is required. 9. To call additional meetings in consultation with the Parks, Recreation & Culture liaison when deemed necessary. 10. To lead workshops /public meetings, as required. RESPONSIBILITY OF VICE - CHAIRPERSON 1. Assume all responsibilities for the Committee Chair in his/her absence. 2. Will be elected by the Committee. 3. Oversee all work of the Committee and foster a positive line of communication with Committee members. 4. Supervise attendance of Committee members at their respective meetings in consultation with the Committee Chair and staff liaison. RESPONSIBILITY OF SECRETARY 1. Take minutes for all committee meetings and email to Parks, Recreation & Culture liaison. 2. To ensure Committee meeting summaries are clear and concise. Motions must be recorded. 3. To record names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of Committee members. 4. Responsible for the official correspondence of the Committee. RESPONSIBILITY OF TELEPHONE COMMITTEE 1. To call all Committee members for upcoming committee meetings. 2. To call all Committee members for upcoming events /special projects. 3. To ensure all Committee members are aware of Council presentations by the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 5 of 6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. To attend meetings. 2. To play an integral role to the Committee by contributing to projects /special events coordinated by the Committee. 3. Must be an official member appointed by their respective high school principal to vote on issues. 4. Each Committee member will be encouraged to actively participate as a member on the Committee. 5. Members must notify the Chair of the Committee or the staff liaison to inform of their absence from a meeting if they are unable to attend a meeting. 6. To propose to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee projects and plans designed to assist in the fulfilment of the purposes of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOL a) Decision Making The Committee will approve by motion those matters it wishes to advise City Council. A resolution of the Committee will be adopted on a motion, carried by simple majority vote. A quorum will be required. A quorum consists of a minimum 50% + 1 of the voting members of the Committee. b) Meetings i) Meetings of the Committee will normally be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair. ii) Meetings will generally be held at City Hall. iii) Meetings will generally be open to the public. COMMITTEE PROJECTS /SPECIAL EVENTS Based on the mandate and purpose, the Committee will establish its priorities at the beginning of each school year and develop a work program with which to focus its attention. Additionally, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 6 of 6 Committee may address items referred to it by others. The Committee may consider matters that members deem to be of importance and within the Committee's responsibilities. The Committee will also consider matters referred to it by Council or Community Services Committee. Additionally, the Committee may also consider matters identified by youth in the community. Such matters should be identified and explained in writing, addressed to the Chair. The Committee will consult with Parks, Recreation & Culture Staff. AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE The Terms of Reference of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee should be reviewed on an annual basis. The Committee may recommend revisions to the Terms of Reference which will require approval by City Council. S: \Youth \Terms of Reference \Terms of Reference Dec 2003.wpd WHIRLPOOL BRIDGE CLOSING Prepared by: Ralph Sasso Dad's Diner December 2003 CONTENTS I. Letter from Bridge Commission 1 II. Table of Comparison 2 III. Traffic Statistics 3 A. Whirlpool Bridge 3 B. Rainbow Bridge 4 C. Lewiston Queenston 5 IV. Letter to Editor 6 JOEL G. CICERO ROBERT A. DALY WM. G. MAYNE FRANK PANNOZZA re WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS BRIDGE LEWISTON - QUEENSTON BRIDGE DR. G.A. NASH, G.C. WILLIAM SLOVAK, O.C. LYNNE J. SAVAGE JAMES E. WALSH NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE COMMISSION MAIN P.O. BOX 1031 NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14302 October 15, 1996 C4 /CN.F. Ms. Pamela Verrill Walker Ryall, Walker Barristers Sr Solicitors P.O. Box 816 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V6 ALLEN GANDELL, P. ENG. SECRETARY - TREASURER GENERAL MANAGER P.O. BOX 395 NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6T8 TELEPHONE (905) 354 -5641 FAX (90S) 354 -3256 RECEIVED OCT 1 8 1996 Re: Access Beautification & Improvements Bridge Street, Easterly End Dear Ms. Walker: Pursuant to our conversation of October 7, 1996, we are in receipt of your letter to Chairman Walsh. 1 am confident that the Commission will endorse and support your worthy efforts. I can confirm that Whirlpool Bridge traffic in 1995 totalled 1,139,200. It is our expectation that casino diversion will produce a minimum of 10% and a maximum of 30% more crossings at the Whirlpool Bridge. Additionally, we are in discussion with Customs and Immigration with respect to accepting more tour and shuttle bus traffic at this location in order to facilitate casino traffic, and indirectly relieve some of the burden on the Rainbow Bridge. We cannot speculate on these numbers until arrangements with Customs and Immigration look more promising than at present. I trust the foregoing is to your satisfaction. oirs truly, Allen Gandell, P.Eng., General Manager AG /yg cc: Mayor Wayne Thomson Frank Higgins, C.E.T., Manager Projects The following table is a comparison of the difference between the numbers of cars using the Whirlpool Bridge U.S.A. bound as opposed to Canadian bound traffic. For example, during the month of August of this year, 42,066 more cars traveled to the U.S. than to Canada on the Whirlpool Bridge. In addition, the difference during that same month on the Rainbow Bridge was 5,702 but this time it was 5,702 more cars that traveled to Canada than to the U.S. Likewise, 3,668 more cars traveled to Canada than to the U.S. on the Lewiston Queenston Bridge. It is my belief that this is due to the introduction of the CanPass, which restricted Canada bound traffic to CanPass holders only. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN U.S. AND CANADA BOUND* DATE WHIRLPOOL MARCH 2001 21,506 more autos were US bound AUGUST 2001 37,850 JUNE 2002 18,102 NOVEMBER 2002 14,048 JUNE 2003 27,783 AUGUST 2003 42,066 *All statistics were found on the Niagara Bridge Commission website: http.//www.niagarafallsbridges.com/bridge.php3 A copy of August 2003 statistics are provided for your perusal Traffic Statistics Whirlpool Bridge statistics for the month of August, 2003 Auto Trailer Bus Truck RV/Limo US Bound Free 8/1/2003 Friday 346 0 0 0 0 1,698 8/2/2003 Saturday 253 0 0 0 0 2,002 8/3/2003 Sunday 197 0 0 0 0 2,324 8/4/2003 Monday 277 0 0 0 0 1,722 8/5/2003 Tuesday 232 0 0 0 0 1,407 8/6/2003 Wednesday 264 0 0 0 0 1,490 8/7/2003 Thursday 285 0 0 0 0 1,472 8/8/2003 Friday 337 0 0 0 0 1,643 8/9/2003 Saturday 254 0 0 0 0 1,733 8/10/2003 Sunday 230 0 0 0 0 1,914 8/11/2003 Monday 256 0 0 0 0 1,464 8/12/2003 Tuesday 264 0 0 0 0 1,388 8/13/2003 Wednesday 262 0 0 0 0 1,498 8/14/2003 Thursday 269 0 0 0 0 1,230 8/15/2003 Friday 280 0 0 0 0 1,471 8/16/2003 Saturday 229 0 0 0 0 1,720 8/17/2003 Sunday 217 0 0 0 0 2,279 8/18/2003 Monday 247 0 0 0 0 1,482 8/19/2003 Tuesday 231 0 0 0 0 1,337 8/20/2003 Wednesday 230 0 0 0 0 1,340 8/21/2003 Thursday 263 0 0 0 0 1,344 8/22/2003 Friday 296 0 0 0 0 1,511 8/23/2003 Saturday 217 0 0 0 0 1,882 8/24/2003 Sunday 205 0 0 0 0 1,849 8/25/2003 Monday 233 0 0 0 0 1,525 8/26/2003 Tuesday 251 0 0 0 0 1,298 8/27/2003 Wednesday 250 0 0 0 0 1,309 8/28/2003 Thursday 273 0 0 0 0 1,345 8/29/2003 Friday 308 0 0 0 0 1,505 8/30/2003 Saturday 278 0 0 0 0 1,602 8/31/2003 Sunday 220 0 0 0 0 2,236 Total Whirlpool 7,954 0 0 0 0 50,020 http:// www. niagarafallsbridges .com/stats.php3 12/2/03 Traffic Statistics Rainbow Bridge statistics for the month of August, 2003 Auto Trailer Bus Truck RV/Limo US Bound Free 8/1/2003 Friday 8,151 31 92 0 44 7,127 8/2/2003 Saturday 8,562 31 108 0 43 8,534 8/3/2003 Sunday 7,592 33 93 0 26 9,395 8/4/2003 Monday 7,605 34 111 1 24 6,785 8/5/2003 Tuesday 6,008 25 91 0 24 5,863 8/6/2003 Wednesday 6,325 15 94 1 26 5,943 8/7/2003 Thursday 6,665 28 90 0 27 6,420 8/8/2003 Friday 8,162 46 104 0 36 6,682 8/9/2003 Saturday 8,435 31 107 0 50 7,652 8/10/2003 Sunday 6,884 28 121 0 27 9,418 8/11/2003 Monday 6,336 27 126 0 24 6,330 8/12/2003 Tuesday 6,066 18 111 0 25 5,989 8/13/2003 Wednesday 6,379 19 90 0 27 6,138 8/14/2003 Thursday 6,484 15 94 0 27 5,846 8/15/2003 Friday 7,297 33 90 0 42 6,823 8/16/2003 Saturday 8,300 31 83 2 53 8,015 8/17/2003 Sunday 7,054 30 86 0 22 8,852 8/18/2003 Monday 6,254 20 88 0 18 6,246 8/19/2003 Tuesday 5,752 20 73 0 21 5,760 8/20/2003 Wednesday 6,180 15 69 2 20 5,844 8/21/2003 Thursday 6,584 13 80 0 26 6,363 8/22/2003 Friday 8,081 22 88 1 25 6,628 8/23/2003 Saturday 8,609 41 97 0 40 7,886 8/24/2003 Sunday 7,164 30 105 2 23 8,891 8/25/2003 Monday 5,926 18 104 2 24 5,798 8/26/2003 Tuesday 5,567 19 70 0 25 5,450 8/27/2003 Wednesday 5,978 16 75 0 13 5,593 8/28/2003 Thursday 6,351 27 74 1 27 6,255 8/29/2003 Friday 7,514 47 80 2 23 6,421 8/30/2003 Saturday 9,201 24 105 1 33 6,985 8/31/2003 Sunday 8,608 21 90 0 19 8,440 Total Rainbow 220,074 808 2,889 15 884 214,372 Pedestrians 133,834 http:// www. niagarafallsbridges .com/stats.php3 12/2/03 Traffic Statistics Lewiston Queenston Bridge statistics for the month of August, 2003 8/1/2003 8/2/2003 8/3/2003 8/4/2003 8/5/2003 8/6/2003 8/7/2003 8/8/2003 8/9/2003 8/10/2003 8/11/2003 8/12/2003 8/13/2003 8/14/2003 8/15/2003 8/16/2003 8/17/2003 8/18/2003 8/19/2003 8/20/2003 8/21/2003 8/22/2003 8/23/2003 8/24/2003 8/25/2003 8/26/2003 8/27/2003 8/28/2003 8/29/2003 8/30/2003 8/31/2003 Auto Trailer Bus Truck RV/Limo US Bound Free Friday 7,755 Saturday 7,691 Sunday 7,009 Monday 8,429 Tuesday 5,836 Wednesday 5,469 Thursday 6,108 Friday 7,910 Saturday 8,418 Sunday 7,545 Monday 5,864 Tuesday 5,103 Wednesday 5,609 Thursday 5,950 Friday 6,519 Saturday 7,340 Sunday 7,609 Monday 5,893 Tuesday 5,230 Wednesday 5,369 Thursday 5,741 Friday 7,601 Saturday 7,807 Sunday 7,931 Monday 6,126 Tuesday 5,443 Wednesday 5,707 Thursday 6,487 Friday 8,451 Saturday 9,159 Sunday 8,190 Total Lewiston Queenston 211,299 http://www.niagarafallsbridges.com/stats.php3 140 136 151 166 90 77 148 149 176 188 134 74 84 102 122 164 140 73 71 62 78 141 121 156 99 89 97 105 135 125 100 3,693 14 1,842 16 663 14 232 32 1,021 17 1,597 11 1,783 14 1,789 10 1,930 19 771 29 317 11 1,519 24 1,786 19 1,892 17 1,677 14 1,447 32 615 19 284 17 1,297 18 1,658 13 1,875 8 1,868 9 1,812 31 791 24 309 18 1,515 11 1,785 12 2,018 8 1,914 7 1,881 34 715 17 249 539 40,852 34 44 59 57 30 31 41 41 33 50 40 40 39 36 35 43 44 34 30 30 23 42 31 54 27 18 23 37 45 28 32 1,151 8,336 6,430 6,898 6,116 5,872 5,775 6,540 7,658 6,562 6,259 6,460 6,287 4,799 6,527 6,157 6,031 6,983 6,333 6,099 6,461 6,650 7,573 7,177 7,862 6,561 6,260 6,522 7,555 8,829 7,253 6,806 207,631 12/2/03 A TALE OF TWO BRIDGES The Whirlpool Bridge is closing (again!) in two weeks. Thanks for the notice. What is going on here? We started with a bridge that anyone could use and systematically ruined it. First it was decided that it would be CANPASS for incoming traffic only, sorry buddy turn around and use the, Rainbow Bridge. Okay, I apply for CANPASS and it finally arrives; now I can go back to my favorite bridge. Sony buddy, but everyone in the car needs a pass as well. I guess I didn't read that part. Turn around and go to the Rainbow Bridge. Okay, everyone in the car has a CANPASS; we drive over the bridge and still get stopped and asked the same questions as if we didn't have it. Well, I love the Whirlpool Bridge and the customs officers are just doing there job, so I can handle that but what happens now... the hours are changed and I can't use it until 7 am and after 11 pm, sorry buddy, turn around and use the Rainbow Bridge. Well, I got my pass and it's the right hour now its tokens only, didn't know that, oh well turn around and go back to the Rainbow Bridge. I got it now, I am all set...what my CANPASS has expired? Can I reapply? No it is going to be Nexus. Turn around buddy and use the Rainbow Bridge. I am getting used to using the Rainbow Bridge and it's easier to just go there now then to keep turning around. Gee, not many people are using the Whirlpool Bridge so let's close it for the winter. Brilliant idea. Many businesses in the downtown area depend on the traffic from the Whirlpool Bridge. Many patrons fromthe US would drive or walls over the bridge daily for breakfast or lunch. I guess they will have to go over to the Rainbow Bridge; maybe they can go to eat at the casino instead. Meanwhile the business owners on Bridge Street used there own money to help pay for the reconstruction of that area. We agreed to help fund this business improvement plan because we were told we were going to be one of the gateways to the city. Well, the gate is down, quite literally, and it says closed for the season. Ralph Sasso Dads Diner -10- October 6.2003 Council Minutes MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS Fire Chief Patrick Burke Mayor Thomson referred to a Faculty of Law magazine from the University of Windsor featuring Chief Patrick Burke, who is a graduate of Law from the University of Windsor and congratulated him on his qualifications and bringing recognition to Niagara Falls. Nexus Lanes His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that the Nexus Lanes were now open for business on the Rainbow Bridge. After some discussion on the winter closure of the Whirlpool Bridge, it was requested that a letter be forwarded to Gary Pillitteri, M.P., the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and to the Minister involved requesting that the Whirlpool Bridge remain a full service, year -round bridge ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Orr, that a letter be forwarded to Gary Pi!litteri, M.P., the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and to the Minister involved requesting that the Whirlpool Bridge remain a full service, year -round bridge. Carried Unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 224 - Family & Children's Services, Niagara - Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the month of October, 2003 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month ". ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 225 - Inter -Office Memorandum - Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of October 5"' to October 11th, 2003 as " Fire Prevention Week" and October 11'^, 2003 as "Fire Services Recognition Day ". ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 226 - Minister ofCitizenship and Immigration - Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of October 13 -19, 2003 as "Canada's Citizenship Week ". ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 227 - Susan Stead - Canadians Addressing Sexual Exploitation - Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of October 19 - 26, 2003 as"White Ribbon Against Pomography Week ". ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 228 - Niagara Falls Public Library - Re: Proclamation . The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of October 20 - 26, 2003 as "Public Library Week ". The City of I Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department PD- 2003 -112 Planning & Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director 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: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca December 8, 2003 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD- 2003 -112, City- Initiated Zoning By -law Amendment Application Oakwood Drive RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council: 1. withdraw the first component of the application to rezone the lands from Prestige Industrial (PI) to Development Holding to provide the developers the opportunity to determine their preferred land use for the property; and 2. approve the second component of the zoning by -law amendment which will amend By -law No. 2002 -201 by removing Schedule C -G, thereby eliminating the potential use of the subject lands for adult entertainment parlours and body -rub parlours. BACKGROUND: The attached staff report PD- 2003 -102 was prepared for the November 17, 2003 Council meeting. Council should refer to staff report PD- 2003 -102 for information on the City- initiated application. The City- initiated zoning amendment proposes to rezone the lands illustrated on Schedule 1 from Prestige Industrial (PI) to Development Holding and amend By -law No. 2002 -201 by removing Schedule C -G, which provides a location for adult entertainment parlours and body -rub parlours. Schedule C -G to By -law No. 2002 -201 is shown as Schedule 2. The subject lands are situated at the north end of Oakwood Drive between the Queen Elizabeth Highway on the west side, hydro canal lands on the east side and south of Lundy's Lane. North of the lands subject to the rezoning are tourist commercial uses on the south side of Lundy's Lane. Residential development and the Factory Outlet Mall exist on the west side of the QEW. On the east side of the hydro canal is residential development. South of the subject area are light industrial uses and a senior citizen's residence. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -112 The public meeting and consideration of the application was deferred by Council to the December 8, 2003 Council meeting at the request of the landholder's solicitor in order to provide the opportunity to meet with Planning staff to discuss the application. City Planning staff have met to discuss the application with one of the major landholders and their solicitor. The development consortium have consented to the proposed amendment to By -law No. 2002 -201 to remove the opportunity for the establishment of adult entertainment parlours and body - rub parlours. It should be noted that on November 17, 2003 Council approved By -law No. 2003 -190 amending the Licencing By -law No. 2002 -197 removing the opportunity for the establishment of these uses. The Development consortium have indicated that they are still doing market and feasibility analysis on the lands as to selecting their preferred land use and layout. Therefore, the group has requested the City withdraw the first component of the application to rezone the lands from Prestige Industrial (PI) to Development Holding (DH) to conform with the Residential designation of the Official Plan. Planning staff can endorse this request. In 2004, the City will be completing the updating of its Zoning By -law and Official Plan. Therefore, eventually the zoning of the property and Official Plan will conform. This approach will provide the development group with some time to consider development options to discuss with staff. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it is recommended that Council approve the second component of the application only to amend By -law No. 2002 -201 by removing the opportunity for the establishment of an adult entertainment parlour and body -rub parlour. The first component of the application to rezone the lands from Prestige Industrial to Development Holding can be withdrawn. Re pectfully submitted: ,� / Dave Heyworth ohn MacDonald Manager of Policy Planning Chief Administrative Officer ecommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services DH:pb Attach. S:\PDR\2003\PD2003- 112City- initiated OakwoodDr.wpd Niagara Falls The City of Canada Corporate Services Department PD- 2003 -102 Planning & Development Doug Darby son 4310 Queen Street Director 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: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: November 17, 2003 Re: PD- 2003 -102, City- Initiated Zoning By -law Amendment Application Oakwood Drive RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment to rezone the lands illustrated on Schedule 1 from Prestige Industrial to Development Holding and amend By -law No. 2002 -201 by removing schedule C -G in order to conform with the residential designation of the City's Official Plan. BACKGROUND: On October 20, 2003, Council approved the recommendations of staff report PD- 2003 -92, authorizing staff to initiate the subject zoning amendment. It should be noted that the heading for Report PD- 2003 -92 referenced the Cimenelli property. The owners of this property, which is one of the larger parcels subject to the amendment, indicated the property should be referenced as owned by Lundy's Regency Arms Corp. The City - initiated zoning amendment proposes to rezone the lands illustrated on Schedule 1 from Prestige Industrial to Development Holding and amend By-law No. 2002 -201 by removing schedule C -G, which provides a location for adult entertainment parlours and body -rub parlours. Schedule C -G to Bylaw No. 2002 -201 is shown as Schedule 2. Site Description and Surrounding Land Uses: The subject lands are situated at the north end of Oakwood Drive between the Queen Elizabeth Highway on the west side, hydro canal lands on the east side and south of Lundy's Lane. North of the lands subject to the rezoning are tourist commercial uses on the south side of Lundy's Lane. Residential development and the Factory Outlet Mall exist on the west side of the QEW. On the east side of the hydro canal is residential development. South of the subject area are light industrial uses and a senior citizens residence. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development November 17, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -102 One ofthe major land holders which would be subject to this amendment received site plan approval for storage units at the southern periphery of the property. Oakwood Drive was extended to provide direct access to the development via an agreement between the City and developers. It should be noted the area which received site plan approval for the storage units is not subject to this application. Circulation Comments: Information regarding the application was circulated to City departments, government agencies and the public for comment. No objections have been received. Staffhas received concerns verbally from principals involved in the land holdings concerning the timing of the application and the proposed zoning change. The reasons for processing the application in the manner carried out was explained in Report PD- 2003 -92. Recent inquiries were made about the establishment of an adult entertainment facility on the lands and due to the reasons explained below, staff has attempted to inform Council and process an amendment to correct the situation in an expedient manner. Planning Review: The following is a summary of staff's assessment of the application. 1. Official Plan Conformity - Adult Entertainment Facilities The subject lands are designated Residential in the Official Plan but zoned for Industrial use.. The Residential designation was applied to the lands during the 1991 Official Plan review and approved in 1993. The Residential designation indicates the City's long -term intent that the property be used for residential purposes. A great deal of time and public consultation was spent to develop a planning and licensing framework for the siting and operation of adult entertainment facilities. The City's Official Plan was amended to permit adult entertainment facilities in only Industrial designations subject to distance separation criteria from various sensitive land uses. Policies were also put in place to prevent existing legal non - conforming adult entertainment facilities from expanding. Since the subject area is designated Residential, this area would not be eligible for adult entertainment uses from a policy perspective. 2. Zoning By -law The subject lands are zoned Prestige Industrial (PI) by By -law No. 79 -200. The PI zone does not conform to the Official Plan policies but pre - exists the Official Plan land use designation. The purpose of rezoning the property to Development Holding (DH) is to bring it into conformity with the Official Plan. The DH zone is a category which retains land for future residential use. A future rezoning to a site specific residential use would be required to develop the property. Until recently, the developer of the storage unit development had expressed an interest in developing predominantly residential condominium development on the remaining property to the north. The proposed DH zone would not conflict with this intent as it better indicates the intent of development allowed by the Official Plan and the opportunity to explore development opportunities which comply. November 17, 2003 - 3 - PD- 2003 -102 As part of the planning framework, the City's Zoning By -law was amended to permit adult entertainment facilities in various industrial zones. The by -law further indicates such facilities can only be sited within the hatched areas identified on the various schedules in the Zoning By -law. These schedules reflect the implementation of the separation distances discussed in the Official Plan. A portion of the subject area was included as a site for an adult entertainment facility in By- law No. 79 -200 (Schedule C -G). The site met the Official Plan separation criteria and was zoned Industrial. The intent of the planning amendments, however, was for adult entertainment sites to be "designated" and "zoned" for industrial purposes. Amending By- law No. 2002 -201 by removing Schedule C -G will clarify the site will no longer be available for an adult entertainment facility. 3. Adult Entertainment Parlours and Body -Rub Parlours - Licensing Public notice has been given to remove the schedule in the licensing by -law which shows the subject area as a possible site for an adult entertainment use. This licensing amendment will compliment the proposed zoning amendment and eliminate any confusion over the site's eligibility for the aforementioned uses. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it is recommended Council approve the proposed amendment to bring the subject property into conformity with the Residential designation of the Official Plan and clarify that the property cannot be considered a potential site for an adult entertainment facility. Prepared by: Dave Heyworth Manager of Policy Planning. Recommended by: Doug Darby son Director of Planning & Development T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services DH:pb Respectfully submitted: S:\PDR\2003\PD2003 -102, City Initiated Zoning Amend Oakwood Dr.wpd John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP IIILa -.... X1111 UJ DY'S maiAIM IMMO NMI MEI Ail III111111111I =� 111 01111= f1► !1 PILEI II111!_ mgesi HE .0 C= ==,.== .... •1m iiil�' Ilr mu : =illy X51111= 11111111 i1IlI I1• Z ma MI p�U1111I11 ■ ma NO IN 11 - AI :_�ai Pfd - .- - � �``� 112', ■ 0 :r1!m ouii\l■ :li uI�III� Mu ors VP ra : LIMP ■to11111! 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I 11111111 NMI ME111 INN minim II" 0 ==Amilliv :mi=airsw. .....,„,..,. ,. vIIII"...... 1.. wag OEN =sr- grz Ai■ Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls &Zoning \ BodyrulAaeps\ M apping.apr 200 0 1 — 200 AM-21/2002 400 Meters 4 ( Scale: 1:7,500 October 2002 1L /U4 /4UUJ 00.U4 410-LJZ'4L0( Ministry of Ministere des Transportation Transports Phone: Fax: E -mail: (416) 235-4387 (416) 235 -4267 Angelo.Vendra@mto.gov.on.ca Director of Planning and Development The City of Niagara Falls Canada City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Doug Darbyson Dear Sir: RE: Zoning By -Law Amendment Application City File AM- 42/2003 UUMMIVUM IVIHIYHUGIyIGIY 1 P'HL7G Ul/ Ul Ontario Central Region Operations Corridor Management Office 7th Floor, Bldg. D 1201 Wilson Avenue Toronto, Ontario M3M 178 December 3rd, 1003 File No: AM- 42/2003 Post-ir Fax Note 7671 E To ?O Lt. -Nor 4ANI akS Phone C Fax #9 Date # of u e_ • 5 /Zoo 3 page$ rirLm Ve AArCIL TraM Phone A Far aR Further to your circulation dated October 21St 2003, 2003 the ministry has reviewed the above noted application and we have no objection, it. principle to the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment, In general, we will require any new buildings above and below ground be setback a minimum distance of 14m from our highway property line. The applicant should be made aware that ministry permits are required for all structures above and below ground, located within 46m. from our highway property line, and within a radius of 395m from the centre point of a ministry intersection. Subsequent requests may require the applicant to submit a site plan, a survey plan, a site servicing and grading plan, a storm water management report, and a traffic study. Permits must be obtained from our office located on the 7th Floor, Atrium Tower, 1201 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M3M 138. The Permit Officer contact for this arca is Mario Panza, 416 -235- 4448 Yours truly, Angelo Vendra Transportation Technician Corridor Management Office Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application: AM- 35/2003 - 6361 Fallsview Boulevard and Associated Off -site Lands Dec -01 -03 04:58pm From-MC TET SERVICES Barristers & Solicitors Patent Sc Tradc -mark Agents McCarthyTetrault December 1, 2003 Mayor and Members of Council City of Niagara Falls P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor and Members of Council: +4168680673 T -097 P.002/002 F -980 McCarthy T &rrault LLP Box 48, Suite 4700 Toronto Dominion Bank Tower Toronto ON M5K 1E6 Canada Telephone: 416 362-1812 Facsimile: 416 868 -0673 mccarthy.ca Stephen H. Diamond Direct Line: 416 601 -8400 Direct Fax: 416 868 -8010 E -Mail: diamond ®mccanhy -ca Re: Hilton Expansion Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment Applications Deferral Request re Public Meeting We are the solicitors for Hospitality Motels Limited, the proponent of the proposed Hilton Expansion on lands south of Murray Street, between Stanley Avenue and Fallsview Boulevard. Our client's team of architects and consultants has been in continual communication with City staff both before and after the submission of the applications for official plan and zoning by -law amendment. Significant progress has been made, and our client believes that the process will benefit from further dialogue. As you are aware, the statutory public meeting respecting these applications is scheduled for December 8, 2003. However, because we believe that further dialogue wilfhelp resolve currently outstanding issues, we request that the public meeting be deferred from December 8t to January 19, 2003. Although we are requesting a deferral of the public meeting, we suggest that a brief presentation of the project be made to the newly elected council on December 8th, to introduce our clients and the project. Yours very truly, r 1V1cCarthy trault LLP Per: Steph SHD/ . Diamond TDO -ELM #7210777 v. I Vancouver, Calgary, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Monaca[, Quebec, Ncw York arid Landon, England The City of Niagara Falls Cana Corporate Services Department PD- 2003 -111 Planning & Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director 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: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: PD- 2003 -111, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 36/2003, 6350 Dorchester Road Applicant: Angelo Butera Agent: Michael Allen, Architect Proposed Conversion of a Long -Term Care Facility to an Apartment Building RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the revised Zoning By -law ame ent applicc ion to convert the former long -term care facility at 6350 Dorchester Road to ap rerif bg. * *° unit condominium.** BACKGROUND: On November 17, 2003, Council was to consider a Zoning By -law amendment application from Angelo Butera to convert the former Dorchester Manor long -term care facility to an apartment building with 50 dwelling units. The application was deferred by the applicant to due to the amount of concerns and opposition from area residents. Report PD- 2003 -103 is attached for information. The applicant's architect met with area residents on November 21, 2003 to discuss the proposal, determine the specific nature of their concerns and explore potential resolution of the issues. The residents' concerns essentially involve the perceived potential increased use of the building and the resultant loss of privacy. In order to address these concerns, the architect has proposed the following revisions to the plan: a reduction in the number of units from 50 to 45, whereby the roof space will not be used as a full second floor but rather as "loft- style" bedrooms for dwelling units on the first floor; removal of an existing hedge and chain -link fence along part of the perimeter and replacing these with a 6 -foot closed board fence that will extend the length of the north and east property lines; and Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development IT December 8, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -111 • the planting of deciduous trees which will mature with large canopies, along the north and east property lines. These measures should help to increase the level of privacy desired by the area residents and assist in mitigating any impacts of the parking area. Moreover, the reduction in the number of units will result in lesser traffic impacts and increase the number of parking spaces for the residents. The decrease in units will also decrease the density to about 38 units/ha or 75% of what could be achieved under the Official Plan's residential policies and a standard R5A zone. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, staff is recommending approval of the revised Zoning By -law amendment to convert the former Dorchester Manor long -term care facility to a 45 -unit apartment building. The revisions proposed should satisfy the residents' concerns respecting privacy. Prepared ; y: arnsley Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: .0gdyydt T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services JB:gd Attach. Respectfully submitted: S:\PDR\2003\PD2003 -111, AM- 36 -03, 6350 Dorchester - Butera.wpd John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer The City of I Niagara Falls 1 Canada Corporate Services Department PD- 2003 -103 Planning & Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director 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: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: THIS MATTER DEFERRED BY COUNCIL November 17, 2003 Re: PD -2003 -103, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 36/2003, 6350 Dorchester Road Applicant: Angelo Butera Agent: Michael Allen, Architect Proposed Conversion of a Long -Term Care Facility to an Apartment Building RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to convert the former long -term care facility at 6350 Dorchester Road to an apartment dwelling with a maximum of 50 units. BACKGROUND: Angelo Butera has requested an amendment to the Zoning By -law for the land known as 6350 Dorchester Road, site of the former Dorchester Manor long -term care facility, shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to permit the conversion of the existing building into 50 apartment units. Details are shown on Schedule 2. The zoning of the land is requested to be changed from Institutional (I) to a site specific Residential Apartment zone (R5A) to permit the apartm ent conversion and to recognize a n existing non- conforming rear yard setback. Site Description and Surrounding Land Uses The 2.9 acre site is located on the east side of Dorchester Road, south of Stokes Street. The existing building is one storey in height with an area of just over 34,000 sq. ft. and housed 98 beds while operating as a long -term care facility. The building is currently vacant and was recently sold to the applicant by the Region. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development November 17, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -103 Circulation Comments Information regarding the application was sent to City departments, government agencies and the public for comment. The following comments have been received: • Municipal Works No objections. • Regional Planning & Development The proposal is a good example of how the Region's Smart Growth policies can be applied in that the existing building will be reused for a residential development. The residential character of the area will be maintained together with the opportunity of providing affordable housing. Planning Analysis 1. The proposal complies with the Official Plan. The subject property is designated Residential in the Official Plan. The Official Plan promotes a variety of housing types to provide a choice of accommodation and to avoid undue concentrations of one type of housing. In addition, the Plan requires that redevelopment of non - residential structures be compatible with the surrounding area. The proposed conversion of the former nursing home to an apartment building complies with these policies in the following manner: • The subject property is suitable for an apartment development as it is located on an arterial road, on the periphery of a residential neighbourhood. Multiple -unit developments are to be located in this manner in order to minimize impacts, especially traffic, on existing residential areas. • An apartment will provide for rental housing in an area dominated by single detached dwellings. Moreover, as the vacancy rate for apartments is approximately 2.6 %, the addition of apartment units will assist in the provision of this type of housing on a city- wide basis. • Fifty apartment units are proposed. This would result in a density of 42 units/ha (17 units/ac.) which is well within the density of 50 units/ha prescribed by the Official Plan. It should be noted that under the current I zone, a substantially taller and more dense nursing home or senior's residence could be developed on the land, given the lesser provisions for setbacks and landscaping and that there are no density regulations. Furthermore, the I zone permits more uses than the R5A. Under the I zone, uses include a church, hospital, care facility and community building, the latter encompassing a shelter and drop -in centre. It should also be noted that the applicant is limiting the proposed apartment to 50 units. If the standard R5A zone was applied, 60 units could be constructed. Thus, the proposed amendment is actually a reduction in development opportunity. November 17, 2003 - 3 - PD- 2003 -103 The single storey building is to remain. Only internal renovations are proposed to convert the building into apartments. Therefore, building height, mass and appearance will not change. The only site alterations proposed are the widening of the northerly driveway and the re- striping of the rear parking lot. The site currently has 48% landscaped open space, which exceeds the 30% required under the R5A zone. However, additional landscape screening should be provided at the south end of the rear property. Site plan control will be applied t o the development i n o rder t o g uarantee t he s ite alterations. The current compatible relationship between the subject property and surrounding area should, therefore, continue with the apartment conversion. 2. The proposed amendment is appropriate. The subject property is zoned I. The applicant is requesting a zone change to a site specific R5A zone. The request is appropriate. The amending by -law will limit the use to the existing building, regulate the number of units and ensure the landscaping is maintained. The existing rear yard setback of 28.8 feet will also have to be recognized in the by -law because it is four feet less than the standard required rear yard setback of the R5A zone. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the requested Zoning By -law amendment to change the zoning of 6350 Dorchester Road from I to a site specific R5A zone to permit the existing building to be converted to 50 apartment units can be recommended for approval because: • the proposal complies with the Residential policies of the Official Plan; • the provision of apartments will offer an alternate form of housing in the area and will place more apartment units in the market; the proposed apartment will be compatible with the area; and the proposed amendment is appropriate. Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Appr•ved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services JB:gd Attach. Respectfully submitted: SO)4011 431- John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer S:\PDR\20031PD2003 -103, AM- 36 -03, 6350 Dorchester Rd - Butera.wpd Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 6350 Dorchester Road AM- 36/2003 Applicant: Angelo Butera KVILS_Requntt1200.1kSrhedWaV.ot ingANAM.36■intpcaticir 0 1 :NTS September 2033 1 SCHEDULE 2 1 l� �i =;61 t�l =- Ili ' 111Ii1D ' Correspondence that was received at the previous Council meeting of November 17, 2003. To The Director of Planning and Development & Members of City Council This letter is in response to the amendment requested for the land 6350 Dorchester Road, city file AM- 36/2003 I, Rita Hachey reside at 6278 Dorchester Rd, next door to 6350 Dorchester Rd. I strongly oppose this request for amendment of 6350 Dorchester Rd, to be converted into a 50 apartment dwelling units. Areas of concern include, [1 } Traffic- Dorchester Rd has become increasingly congested with traffic. Traffic could only become more problematic with this amendment. We are also located at the corner of Stokes which serves access to 3 other neighboring schools. Increasing traffic puts other motorists and children walking to school at risk of an accident. [2} Privacy- a proposed 2 story apartment building would infringe on the privacy of neighbors [3} Devaluation of property- As a neighborhood we take great pride in our properties. We have invested money and hard physical labor into our homes, and we do not appreciate losing the value of our homes and property. [4} Rezoning- If this property is rezoned for apartment use, then it would open the door for other properties to be zoned and this idea is strongly opposed by our neighborhood [5} Noise and Disruption- The existing rear parking lot exists next to my home- traffic coming in and out of the parking lot at all hours of the day and night causes distress, not to mention head lights shining into our windows and snow plows waking us up. Another issue that is very disheartening is that since Mr.Butera had purchased 6350 Dorchester, on several occasions concerns of the neighbors had been voiced about the up keep of the property. The grass initially had not been kept up and the issue about the surrounding hedges for the past 5 months has not yet been addressed. We have voiced complaints about this to the workers that he has hired to do the landscaping- and he has yet to clear up his hedges. For safety reasons- with the hedges grown as much as to date, this makes it difficult to see the children walking along the sidewalk approaching our driveway. *This matter has been brought to the attention of the City of Niagara Falls and I hope that in the future Mr.Butera will keep to the responsibilities of his property. In closing, I can only say that rezoning this property for apartment use would not be in good favor of the neighborhood for the many people that have lived here for many, many years. Rita Hachey (RA±2(-) October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. 7022 Coach Dr., Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 231 November 11th, 2003 Mr. Doug Darbyson, Director of Planning & Development, And Niagara Falls City Council, City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario Dear Mr. Darbyson and Council; Re: City File: AM- 36/2003 I am a resident homeowner on Coach Drive which meets Dorchester Road at the site of the former Dorchester Manor. I am opposed to the Zoning By -law change to allow the proposed 50 unit, 2 story apartment on this site. I have been a resident on Coach Drive for the past seven years and have watched the traffic flow on Dorchester Road increase considerably. Everyday that I sit on Dorchester Road in front of the former Manor waiting to turn left, I watch my rear -view mirror like a hawk in anticipation of being rear - ended. When the Manor was open, there were a few near miss collisions from people passing the turning car on the left and nearly hitting one pulling out from the Manor. Just trying to get out onto Dorchester from Coach is getting more frustrating due to increased traffic. By allowing a 50 unit building, you could potentially be allowing access to Dorchester Road for 50 -100 cars from this site and that will be a dangerous situation for ourselves, other residents but especially for our children who walk to school on that road. Please consider the current residents of this area and your actions carefully when making this decision. Sincerely, Monica D'Amico Dennis A. Goldfinch President/Broker ck,ny 1oI d Fincfi REALTOR November 11, 2003 Director of Planning and Development, City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 ATTENTION: DIRECTOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Planning �nSoagned File: wNIN& I am writing regarding the property at 6530 Dorchester Road in Niagara Falls and the application coming forward to amend the Zoning Bylaw no 79 -200, to allow the conversion of the existing building into fifty (50) apartment units. My first concern is the effect the new proposed use will have on the surrounding residential properties. CL.E a,k5 f. ✓ . /Z3 E.g. — our low density single family homes - our property values possibly decreasing because of this use - the traffic congestion that will result from 50 units ( anywhere from 50 -100 more cars) coming and going from the property PLEASE NOTE: When going to work now to my office @ Lundy's Lane and Dorchester, I have run into traffic line -ups from the Lundy's Lane intersection to south of Barker Street and have sat through 3 light changes just to get to my office. This proposal, if approved, will only make it much worse. One other concern I have is that, at the present time, there are at least three vacant pieces of land on McLeod Road alone, zoned for exactly this use and there are others in town as well. Why don't we put these apartments on the land that is already zoned for this use? Sincerely, Dennis A Goldfinch President/Broker RECEIVED NOV 1 3 2003 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT rimy �ioldF�hcF� REALTY LTD. REALTOR DENNIS A. GOLDFINCH BROKER /PRESIDENT 6933 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON. L2G 1V8 E -Mail: gold @on.aibn.com Fax: (905) 354 -2121 "Remember, service is our 01 priority" 905 - 354 -5687 6933 LUNDY'S LANE, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2G 1V8 (905) 354 -5687 (24 hour paging service) October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 I would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. Sincerely, 1/11/64,i2( October 23, 2003 To: City Council Niagara Falls, Ontario RE: City File AM- 36/2003 — rezoning to allow conversion of the building known as Dorchester Manor to a 2 story 50 unit apartment building. Dear City Councillors: We are homeowners on Dorchester Road who would like to express our protest against the proposed zoning amendment to the building currently known as Dorchester Manor located at 6350 Dorchester Road. We have lived in our home at 6345 Dorchester Road for 11 years and have spent much time, energy and money making it into our own private retreat. We purchased our home because of the large lot, and surrounding single - family dwellings. We have previously fought the encroachment of multi unit zoning in our neighbourhood and are prepared to do so again. Dorchester Manor is zoned institutional and should remain as a single story building. Traffic is already horrendous on Dorchester Road and the proposed 2 story 50 unit building would only add to the congestion problem. The proposed unit could add 2 plus drivers per unit. In addition to incoming and outgoing traffic from the building with noise and headlights, there would also be the problem of garbage and pollution. The letter from the City states that there is non - compliance in regards to the distance to rear neighbours. Can you imagine adding a second story to this building? The building is not structurally suitable for a second story addition that will intrude on neighbouring properties privacy, sunlight exposure and aesthetics. We would also like to address why the Hydro Right of Way is now attached to this parcel of land and was never posted as being proposed for severance or for sale to the public. Why was the sale of Dorchester Manor from the region not made public or opened to the public for sale opportunities? WE DO NOT WANT THIS INVASION OF A MULTI UNIT 2 STORY BUILDING ON OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. Yo s truly, o Darcy Ravin (905) 374 -6746 Jim Beauparlant (905) 374 -6746 6345 Dorchester Road 6345 Dorchester Road October 23, 2003 To: City Council Niagara Falls, Ontario RE: City File AM- 36/2003 — rezoning to allow conversion of the building known as Dorchester Manor to a 2 story 50 unit apartment building. Dear City Councillors: We are homeowners on Dorchester ent to the building currently known as Dorchester Manor t the proposed zoning amendment located at 6350 Dorchester Road. We have lived in our home at 6345 Dorchester Road for 11 years and have spent much time, energy and money making it into our own private retreat. We purchased our home because of the large lot, and surrounding single - family dwellings. We have previously fought the encroachment of multi unit zoning in our neighbourhood and are prepared to do so again. d Dorchester Manor is zoned institutional son Dorche an Roaddand the proposed 2 story 50 unit g Traffic is already horrendous would only add to the congestion problem. The proposed unit could add 2 plus drivers per unit. In addition to would also be the traffic problem o building with ar bag and polluon. with noise and headlights, there wo P The letter from the City states that there is non - compliance in regards to the distance to rear neighbours. Can you imagine adding a second story to this building? The building is not structurally suitable for a second story addition that will intrude on neighbouring properties privacy, sunlight exposure and aesthetics. We would also like to address why the Hydro Right of Way is now attached to this parcel of land and was never posted as being proposed for severance or for sale to the public. Why was the sale of Dorchester Manor from the region not made public or opened to the public for sale opportunities? WE DO NOT WANT THIS INVASION OF A MULTI UNIT 2 STORY BUILDING ON OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. Yours truly, Darcy Raven (905) 374 -6746 VJim Beauparlant (905) 374 -6746 6345 Dorchester Road 6345 Dorchester Road MR. & MRS. A. ARMENTI October 29, 2003 Director of Planning and Development City Hall, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 RE: City File AM- 36/2003 Dear Sir/Madam, We are writing regarding an application to amend Zoning By -law No,79-200. The amendment is requested is for the land known as 6350 Dorchester Road, site of the former Dorchester Manor long term care facility. This amendment has been requested to permit the conversion of the existing 1 storey building into a 2 storey, 50 unit apartment building. The application requests changing the zoning of this land from Institutional (I) to Residential Apartment zone (R5A). We live at 6856 Stokes Street, and our home backs onto the subject property. Our property is shown on the attached Schedule 1. We are writing to express our STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS APPLICATION. We DO NOT want the zoning of this property to be changed. We DO NOT want a 2 storey apartment building to be built in our backyard. We purchased our property and build a beautiful home here in 1969, before Dorchester Manor was even built. We knew that our home would back onto Dorchester Manor, and understood that this would be a very quiet and peaceful property. We have lived here happily and peacefully for 34 years. Now we are retired, and plan to live here for the rest of our lives. Our home is located on a very quiet, private residential property. We are retired, and our desire is to live in peace and quiet. Stokes Street and Corwin Crescent are very desirable streets with very prestigious homes. Most homes are on 60 ft lots. These streets are zoned R1C residential. This is NOT an area for apartment buildings. Clearly, this proposed development DOES NOT BELONG IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. It would be VERY DESTRUCTIVE and DETRIMENTAL for the following reasons; 1) It would DESTROY THE PEACE AND QUIET that we currently have on our property. It will have a NEGATIVE impact on our lives. Imagine a 2 storey apartment building in our backyard, a few feet from our property line. Imagine a 2 way street in our backyard. Imagine 39 cars driving in and out of the parking lot located in our backyard, at all hours of the night. Imagine car headlights shining into our bedroom windows all night long. 2) It would DESTORY THE PRESTIGE OF OUR STREET, and our neighborhood. A 2 storey apartment building does not belong in the backyards of homes with 60 ft lots. Who would be interested in purchasing a home with a 2 STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING located in the backyard? 3) It would REDUCE THE VALUE OF OUR PROPERTY by an estimated $40,000. A development that reduces property values CANNOT BE ALLOWED. This would be devastating for a retired couple like us. Therefore, we urge you to STRONGLY REJECT this application, and leave the zoning as it stands. Due to the NEGATIVE IMPACT of this proposal, we will take ALL NECESSARY ACTION to ensure that the zoning of this property is NOT CHANGED. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, A. Armenti R. Armenti To: Neighbours surrounding 6350 Dorchester Rd. Re: Proposed 50 -unit apartment complex and zoning amendment application for 6350 Dorchester Rd. Date: November 10, 2003. In regards to the proposed 50 -unit apartment complex being considered at the above mentioned location. In my professional opinion, I believe, approval of this application will cause an immediate erosion to the value of the homes and land immediately surrounding that location. Further, I believe that a disruption of the present peaceful living styles of the neighbours surrounding that location will be affected should this proposal be granted. My present occupation is 1 Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP out_ je,eopex 1/ 6rs6 syokES fy Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 6350 Dorchester Road AM- 36/2003 Applicant: Angelo Butera K GIS Ropestt\ 2003\ Schedules\ZoningAKAM36\neppingigx 1:NTS September 2003 October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 I would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. Sincerely, f/G ?mil 2C2,7 Z�i October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 1 would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. 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Q CobLCt IV, 15d '/m114 Es (),Q6-4-7e- Lo rs cv601, �h �- c0,0 TAivEQ 8E-, •We Gtiol 1,04k)( (q) vicuoy otoua 1940C Y/14P' t N e( 4161,0s 1 ©n/ We Cilt 2 L opr o s c 71 appLL641/ O ( ho,/) U; iltit, [7o , ivy r14/4'tg� (�tlt 7h i wi The 44 -T© 5 ror /-r, 7�j�►v� y�+%��� yew, c o c , 2z v/ ( Ayvt) u/ ya) l/U2.5711/0 eok c®uCERN, 4,y(6,613' labite Director of Planning and Development, November 9, 2003 I am writing this letter in response to Zoning By -Law Amendment Application, City File: AM- 36/2003. As you are well aware, the amendment is requested for the land known as 6350 Dorchester Road, and is requesting to permit the conversion of the existing building into 50 apartment dwelling units. I am in complete disagreement with this and am against such a permit being granted. I live at 6852 Corwin Crescent, which is directly behind the property in question. I have lived here with my family for the past 25 years and will continue to do so. In all of my time living at my current residence, Dorchester Manor existed. It was a well - kept, long term care facility. Its residents were quiet and rarely seen_ Its employees were well aware of the fact that their place of employment was in the middle of a residential area and acted with great respect and courtesy. For 25 years, there was no problem with anything associated with Dorchester Manor. Now, we are faced with the zoning of this land being changed from Institutional (1) to a site specific Residential Apartment zone (R5A). I see many problems with this, mainly that the new building would not fit in with its quiet surroundings. My main concern is the fact that this proposed building would be 2 stories high. That would be an eye -sore for my family, my neighbours, and myself, as we look out from our homes and our yards and see a building instead of the sun, the sky and trees and people and the cars driving along Dorchester Road. Also, I have a concern with the traffic congestion this would cause. This building would include 50 units. If each unit came with just 2 cars, that would be 100 cars that would be coming and going day in and day out, and that would need to be parked and started and revved, washed in the summer, and cleaned off in the winter. Also, these residents will have visitors which would result in more cars and more traffic. More traffic results in more congestion, pollution, and a great deal of noise. This was not the case with Dorchester Manor. Its traffic congestion was minimal; due to the fact that its residents did not drive and that its employees drove in and out once a day. Another issue is that of garbage collection. Where would the garbage collectors be? Would they be in OUR backyards? Is that fair? My garbage is placed neatly on the curb of my street, in no one's backyard. It has been placed there every week, for the past 25 years, and now there is a possibility that someone else's garbage- that of 100 or snore people, will literally sit in my backyard? How is that fair and just? Perhaps the greatest of my concerns is that of privacy. My family takes great pride in the fact that we can go to our backyard after a hard day's work, for rest, relaxation, gardening, entertaining.- a backyard that we have spent many hours converting into a place of retreat. How relaxing would it be for us to sit in our backyard and have an audience of over 100 people watching us from above, day in and day out? Why should my home and lily family be under constant surveillance? Along with all of the concerns that I have mentioned come many more issues- property value, snowball effect causing more multi -units being built, neighbourhood pride, etc, An even greater c5oncerrc is tt c` fact that thi, kilijll:rfy is *ltl + lit iol soy politic: not is now is this lair to us, tax - Fraying residents? Mao, how was hydro right of way sold without any public notice from the region? I find it very disturbing that such things would occur. Isn't it fenny how politician ask for our input during election times, such its +1u: coot ih t is going to C« titti VII Monthly, but thva don't cult us with issues such as this, that would greatly impact our clay 10 day living. Building a new subdivision of other single family homes would be a much more suitable acid phrasing use for this land. In (loing this, not only will nrw families be hou e41, hnt the houses that they live in would bki•1�` a iii `rvitii thin si£!iEi hidings. Moat it i tt s illy, du: people which live in theta would be acs opted to the Csotiitnunity with open artns. If however, this apartment hnildine h built; what will happen? l am not willing to starta by and find out. I have made my feelings known in this letter and will continue to speak against this proposal. The City of Niagara Falls has sent out notices of this Public Meeting, and has extended an invitation to all residents. That is very noble, however, more importantly will be the City Councilors and the Mayor's willingness to hear the disgruntled voices of the residents of Dorchester Road and surrounding areas. Mope our voices are heard. We are against this proposal. Please do the right thing. Hear us out and deny this request. Maria Romano 6852 Corwin Crescent Niagara Falls, ON T,2G 2M7 905- 354 -9454 f�4 -7 3 Chris & Mary Antaya 6219 Dorchester Road Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 5T4 November 7, 2003 Director of Planning and Development, City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 RE: City File AM- 36/2003 To Whom it May Concern, We are writing this letter today in reference to City File AM- 36/2003 and the proposed re- zoning of the land known as 6350 Dorchester Road, site of the former Dorchester Manor long term care facility, which would then allow for the construction of a second storey to the existing building and a fifty unit apartment complex on the property. In our opinion, such a construction project is overly ambitious for not only this property, but also for this area, and believe that it would be detrimental to the existing neighbourhood. We would like to go on record as being opposed to any project which would see multi - residential buildings of any sort being constructed on this land and would like to see the proposal for the re- zoning of this property from Institutuinal (I) to a site specific Residential Apartment zone (R5A) for this property denied. During the almost twenty years that we have lived in our home, we cannot recall a time when any work has been done to upgrade, modernize, expand or repair the existing sewer system in this area. We fear that any additional construction in this area would adversely affect the sewer and water system to our home and the homes of our neighbours. During the construction of the "Imperial Court" housing development north of our home on the east side of Dorchester Road a few years ago, there were a number of days during the construction and connection of their water systems into the existing system, that browm water came running out of our taps and into our washing machine and hot water tank. With the installation of water meters, we do not welcome the inconvenience of unusable water nor do we want to see our money running down the drain as we attempt to purge the brown water and dirt from our pipes. A further concern addresses the increased volume of traffic to an already very heavily travelled roadway which a fifty unit apartment complex would worsen. More cars on Dorchester Road would increase vehicular pollution, noise pollution and also the air pollution as a result of increased exhaust. Not to mention, the increased road traffic creates an additonal hazard to children and other pedestrians walking or biking along the sidewalks. In additon, with over fifty vehicles entering and exiting the proposed apartment complex, with vehicles crossing the sidewalk, a greater danger is posed to pedestrians attempting to use the sidewalk, and will slow vehicular traffic on the road. With the current volume of traffic and present housing density in this area, it is already difficult to exit and enter our driveway with traffic sometimes backed -up to Stokes Street from the traffic light at Lundy's Lane and Dorchester Road. Furthermore, construction vehicles entering and exiting this property would further delay and impede the traffic flow on Dorchester Road, further worsening an already hazardous situation. This section of Dorchester Road and the surrounding neighbourhood are prestigious areas of the city with large, established, well -kept lots which have been owned by the same or original owners for many years. We take pride in our homes and properties and have made great investments of time and money to them, and fear that an additional apartment complex in this area would decrease the value of the surrounding properties, and set an unwelcome precident opening the door to more multi - residential construction projects in this area. Of further concern is the privacy of the homeowners whose properties are adjacent to and in the immediate vacinity of the proposed apartment complex. The addition of a second storey to the existing structure elevates the windows and balconies of the apartment units and diminishes the privacy of the homeowners on Corwin Crescent whose backyards will be in direct view of these units. There also appears to be a minimal area of land between the proposed project and the backyards of the residents to act as a buffer zone for the homeowners, further infringing on their privacy. As well, these homeowners will be inconvenienced by the incoming and outgoing traffic from residents and visitors in the parking area of this proposed complex as well as by garbage collection vehicles to the rear of the structure. It is unclear from the diagram of Schedule 2 whether there will be sufficient parking for the fifty plus vehicles of the potential residents of the proposed apartment complex. If there is insufficient space for parking, where are the excess vehicles to park? On Stokes Street? With people attempting to avoid the traffic of Lundy's Lane and Dorchester Road, Stokes Street and the other side streets are becoming more heavily travelled. Stokes Street is also on a City Bus Route with a stop close to the corner of Dorchester Road. We fear that vehicles parking along Stokes Street will cause further traffic problems and create a more hazardous situation for pedestrians, children and motorists alike. A final point of concern deals with the transient nature of renters. Since a person renting an apartment does not have an ownership stake in the property, we fear that there will be an increased threat of vandalism, graffiti and other crimes as well as an increase in litter and garabage in the neighbourhood if an additional apartment complex is constructed on Dorchester Road. It is for this reason, and the others outlined in this letter, that we strongly believe, that for the safety of the children, the elderly and all residents of Dorchester Road and the surrounding area, that the application for the re- zoning of 6350 Dorchester Road should be denied. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Chris & Mary Antaya City Hall — 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Sunday, November 2, 2003 Director of Planning and Development, Re: City File AM — 36/2003 We wish to comment on the request by Angelo Butera to have the land known as 6350 Dorchester Road changed from Institutional (I) to a Site Specific Residential Apartment Zone (RSA) to permit the apartment conversion to be built. We have lived at 6357 Dorchester Road (directly across from Dorchester Manor) for 32 years. We have enjoyed this area for the last 32 years and really feel that an Apartment Building of this size would be a great invasion of our front yard. Dorchester Road at this point is very busy now with cars and school buses and another 50 — 100 cars would be a great invasion of our property. The amount of noise would increase tremendously. The sewer system would also be a problem with that many new residents moving in.Another concern we have would be the amount of garbage a complex of this size could produce and where would it be stored. A building of this size could also open the doors for further development on Hydro property, which runs the entire length of our property. Also, a building of this size and not knowing the class of people moving in could result in our homes decreasing in value. We trust you will consider all the facts in this situation and do the right thing for the private homeowners of this neighborhood. Sincerely, n 4Jw Donald and Patricia Parker 6357 Dorchester Road Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 5T4 Sunday November 9, 2003 Dear Director of Planning and Development and City Council Members, We are writing this letter to inform you that we are very concerned with the amendment requested to permit the conversion of the existing building (former Dorchester Manor) into 50 apartment dwelling units. (City File AM- 36/2003) We feel that allowing a 50 -unit apartment in that site will cause great congestion. Our children walk to school, they walk past this site twice daily. Our concern is for their safety, putting 50 units that could be 2 cars per unit will put our children at risk. People rushing off to work not watching what they are doing. We did not move into this area to worry about our children getting hit by a car walking past a 50 -unit apartment building to school! Our other issues we have with this amendment are privacy issues for the houses that abut Dorchester Manor, where are the garbage containers going to be placed? In front of someone's back yard that backs onto this property. Isn't this building too close to the yards behind it? We are very concerned that our property value will decrease with a multi unit building so close. We moved into this area knowing about the existing multi unit buildings, we don't want or need any more in our area! Rezoning this property will open the doors for more properties to be rezoned in our area. The people that live in this area take pride in the neighbourhood, we all have many years, time and money invested in our homes, to . have it destroyed by putting in a 50 -unit apartment building has us all very upset. How was this property sold without any public notice? We are asking you to please turn down this amendment. This is our neighbourhood, not your neighbourhood. We live here, you don't live here, and you wouldn't like or allow this to happen in your neighbourhood, so pleased don't allow this to happen in our neighbourhood. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration into this matter. Sincerely, A .)/14t.0 . �. f Mr. and Mrs. T. Baldinelli Sunday November 9, 2003 Dear Director of Planning and Development and City Council Members, We are writing this letter to inform you that we are very concerned with the amendment requested to permit the conversion of the existing building (former Dorchester Manor) into 50 apartment dwelling units. (City File AM- 36/2003) We feel that allowing a 50 -unit apartment in that site will cause great congestion. Our children walk to school, they walk past this site twice daily. Our concern is for their safety, putting 50 units that could be 2 cars per unit will put our children at risk. People rushing off to work not watching what they are doing. We did not move into this area to worry about our children getting hit by a car walking past a 50 -unit apartment building to school! Our other issues we have with this amendment are privacy issues for the houses that abut Dorchester Manor, where are the garbage containers going to be placed? In front of someone's back yard that backs onto this property. Isn't this building too close to the yards behind it? We are very concerned that our property value will decrease with a multi unit building so close. We moved into this area knowing about the existing multi unit buildings, we don't want or need any more in our area! Rezoning this property will open the doors for more properties to be rezoned in our area. The people that live in this area take pride in the neighbourhood, we all have many years, time and money invested in our homes, to have it destroyed by putting in a 50 -unit apartment building has us all very upset. How was this property sold without any public notice? We are asking you to please turn down this amendment. This is our neighbourhood, not your neighbourhood. We live here, you don't live here, and you wouldn't like or allow this to happen in your neighbourhood, so pleased don't allow this to happen in our neighbourhood. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration into this matter. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. T. Baldinelli November 3, 2003 To: City Council Niagara Falls, Ontario RE: City File AM- 36/2003 — rezoning to allow conversion of the building known as Dorchester Manor to a 2 -story 50 -unit apartment building. To: The Director of Planning and Development We are writing to express our protest against the proposed zoning amendment to the building currently known as Dorchester Manor located at 6350 Dorchester Road. We live at 6918 Coach Drive, on the corner of Coach and Dorchester and have lived in our home for 9 years. This is a great neighbourhood to live for our family. We purchased our home because of certain factors such as the large lots, privacy and surrounding single - family dwellings. We have spent a lot of time and money on our home. We have young children and a pool in our yard so we spend all of our time in our home and neighbourhood. Our neighbours also share our pride of ownership. This proposed change would immediately lower the value of our home! We have previously fought the encroachment of multi unit zoning in our neighbourhood and are prepared to do so again. We understand that Dorchester Manor is located on a large piece of property that will be used for some purpose, but is unfair to existing neighbours to change it to a 2 -story building that will invade our privacy. A 50 unit building is just too large as traffic conditions are already taxed on Dorchester Road and the proposed 2 story 50 unit building would only add to the congestion problem. In addition to incoming and outgoing traffic from the building with noise and headlights, there would also be the problem of garbage and pollution. We would be satisfied if the building were converted to condominiums for seniors (keeping it's present size and structure), or if the building were torn down and the land used for single - family residential homes. We would also like to address why the Hydro Right of Way is now attached to this parcel of land and was never posted as being proposed for severance or for sale to the public. There has been much discussion at City Council about running the Millennium Trail through the Hydro Right of Way. The new Brookfield Court subdivision has a trail running behind the new homes. The continuation of this trail cannot happen now that the hydro land is part of this parcel. We most vehemently oppose this change in zoning to this property. Please don't let our beautiful neigh.. hood be changed. londe (905) 357 -3498 Coac Drive agara Falls, Ont L2G 5T4 Shelagh Lalonde (905) 357 -3498 6918 Coach Drive Niagara Falls, Ont L2G 5 T4 October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 I would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. Sincerely, \) 0.s \-e �f- 3' October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 I would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home since my property abuts Dorchester Manor. Sincerely, Cam 2z `eta , Lai ,,Mh7 r 9 ,y2— „71722. 41fi7- 54/20 0 5 „refr,„..,4 pt47-e41 -+ l /1Ze-e-d4 - 44z 7tc.c,Lz(si October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 I would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. Sincerely, &,4)( -r4/, , up.4, /0/0' October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 I would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home since my property abuts Dorchester Manor. Sincerely, 7 S'-n- 2 October 27, 2003 To: Niagara Falls City Council RE: File Am 36/2003 would like to protest the proposed 2 story 50 unit apartment building that is planned to replace the existing Dorchester Manor. This would invade my privacy and lower the value of my home as well as increase the amount of traffic in our neighbourhood. The traffic on Dorchester Road is already very congested. Please turn down this proposal and keep the integrity of our neighbourhood. Sincerely, 4r,41-( 90 eze,444 Ao(s, Attention: Zoning area of Dorchester Manor I do NOT want to see Dorchester Manor turned into a 2 story apartment building complex. If this complex goes in then I will still end up paying high property tax but the actual value of my home will decrease, since this is an area known for its beautiful single family dwellings as a prestige neighborhood. Many families have invested a great deal in their home and beauty and don't need this to decrease its worth. Another major problem is with this change it will create too much traffic, and this can be t great danger for the children especialy in the morning before school. How much more Hydro property will be sold with- out public knowledge? The city needs to preserve these areas and not change the zoning areas here. They have been unchanged for this long, why destroy these beautiful neighborhoods after all this .time! There can be other resolutions to this situation such as why can't they just build single family homes instead? Please consider not to change this beautiful -areal- 1 1 f t Thank You, Laramee 6954 Coach Drive October 31, 2003 Doug Darbyson Director of Planning City Hall, 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Reference : File AM- 36/2003 Dear Mr. Darbyson, ajlp Planning Scanned File: 711 N I N cLE -R,a`5 ✓ P. 4 . My wife and I live on 6808 Corwin Cres. The back of the former Dorchester Manor faces directly onto my backyard. Any development will have a direct affect on my property value. The proposal to build a 50 apartments dwelling units, especially if they will be low rental units, will have a negative impact on my house value, and possible insurance rates. My wife and I do not agree to the building of the apartment units therefore, we will not support the proposal to amend the zoning by -law. Sincerely, Armando Carducci Concetta Carducci . 44 0 1k/ L e, NucsLjr- Cot1L0 ("--oe-tx. RECEIVED NOV -42003 PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT To: Niagara Falls City Council, City File: AM 36/2003 From: Bob Qua, 6828 Corwin Crescent, Niagara Falls Ont. I do strongly oppose the proposed amendment of the zoning by- law pertaining to property located at6350 Dorchester Road. Should this proposed amendment be passed, it will have irreversible effects such as the ones mentions on the petition that wasdeveloped and delivered to the Town Council by the neighbours surrounding the above - mentioned property. Sincerely, VOu I 7ag0 ©3 Planning Scanned File: ZO N 1 N Cs Petition To: Niagara Falls City Council, City File: AM- 36/2003 From: Neighbours surrounding 6350 Dorchester Road, formerly Dorchester Manor long term care facility City File: AM- 36/2003 C..►„rko ✓ PA, Neighbours and residents residing around 6350 Dorchester Road are distressed by the proposed zoning by -law amendment application to change this land from Institutional (I) to a site specific Residential Apartment zone (R5A). Neighbours and residents of mentioned land strongly oppose this zoning change and oppose the conversion of the existing building into 50 apartment dwelling units for the following reasons. I. Property devaluation of surrounding homes and land. 2. Disruption of retirement plans for immediate neighbours. 3. Security and noise issues as a result of the owner's objective. 4. Safety issues for automobiles on busy Dorchester Road. 5. Privacy issues resulting from immediate neighbour's open backyards. We, the undersigned, all agree that the above - mentioned items are truly a concern of ours and do strongly oppose the zoning by -law amendment application AM- 36/2003 of Niagara Falls, Ontario. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 29th day of October 2003. RECEIVED NOV 10 2003 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Petition: Niagara Falls Ontario City File AM- 36/2003 No. Surname Given Name Street Address in Nia : ara Falls, Ontario Signature Date MINIM l /l f �f �j )q Co I iV , J ■.! /� / V r ac-1 ■ AVcc /o(1e 68 SGCOIYLvI '‘'-■ C, 1--..5 - io, 50 ,0 _And ■ ■ D d;,kiL( 4,1,;---0,14,', GK'S? S4lU, 722 � �' /o- 3I -L) _ + Lb$NeW 7ein.4ex- 6857 531.3 kes -SA-reek _ gaa t tolz(/a3 .! ! id EM . , , o . v , , L . ' , PAUC ,- 3- 1 1,� �s > ' . .�; �". . - /1 roy 03 ■ ■ MIIMII 6sss. Low0.rN c.(2._ • I ♦ s> , I C`j c; NA1 1' -ci -0 ii. .• .g.. 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I oppose converting Dorchester Manor into a 2 story 50 unit building in our neighbourhood. EAU IZ ,c.)i 63 4 S baCtt -�s i G -fz &-f 29- j)4 e if l er) CQ3 re( �; T Aif -& S1 fL lAt7di PrycluekAt c-Da /-4 .N. rcul q—A.QAA-ue 1_ e Cs s f /l"), 1;e- c 3 7 .S 1 o k e s ; Petition against the proposed zoning by -law application regarding converting Dorchester Manor into a 2 story 50 unit complex. I oppose converting Dorchester Manor into a 2 story 50 unit building in our neighbourhood. Ito CJ0.r aS,146 fr1 o v a C CLS rn NQd \I C Y cr or- Petition To: Niagara Falls City Council, City File: AM 36/2003 From: Neighbours surrounding 6350 Dorchester Road formerly Dorchester Manor long term care facility City File: AM- 36/2003 Neighbours and residents residing around 6350 Dorchester Road are distressed by the proposed zoning by-law amendment application to change this land from Institutional (I) to a site specific Residential Apartment zone (R5A). Neighbours and residents of mentioned land strongly oppose this zoning change and oppose the conversion of the existing building into 50 apartment dwelling units for the following reasons. 1. Property devaluation of surrounding homes and land. 2. Disruption of retirement plans for immediate neighbours. 3. Security and noise issues as a result of the owner's objective. 4. Safety issues for automobiles on busy Dorchester Road. 5. Privacy issues resulting from immediate neighbour's open backyards. We, the undersigned, all agree that the above - mentioned items are truly a concern of ours and do strongly oppose the zoning by -law amendment application AM- 36/2003 of Niagara Falls, Ontario. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 29th day of October 2003. Petition: Niagara Falls Ontario City File AM- 36/2003 No. Surname Given Name Street Address in Nia:ara Falls, Ontario Signature Date ■ MEM (01$0 Cot Lt) Li— INEMEM A%a - / ( L,ucY / -ice cI ■ IfflignEfin MILOA ( 'Pt 6%S4; G.Mw . C/ (014-0 (1 0 CO t'n CirC , I r .., /LI EMI 0 0 1 r a -a. 110 N cu FRONNOMIN Aia v //�o al 4 EEIIEEMIEIVMNIMIPBM. 4 a a brl ■N- 7 C° k't) 1) dr IMMIIMMIE ■ GILL t co,M5 (i O' C011,1 Qitts_ II -1I- 03 Sr )1 '( (SAT 0.,d40/r'U C IFIMEalrin — MEM ,S"z-t->r)/0 0 it K. t_ H nn i , ^,* ff-- oze,\AL)Eni cli ; ,, vii- . 1 ( t_ ME= 67 _ , / (. i� i) r/ .T/ e k /Do WWI, a v( I 0-6-00_c at* 1,EMWPt_,JIMIII...._...i.,_. it 03 mom ,'-761 (.0,rm,_- 6-. ArM1111 ,A/1( ,,,J,,,,, 7 ffill o; i 0,,,...„,,,,(..,,- TOWIAIMI NINNEMBEININE - , .. Petition: Niagara Falls Ontario City File AM- 36/2003 No. Surname Given Name 111111M1111111111111011PMENIII Street Address in Signature Date Nia l ara Falls, Ontario 1 ■ �iAEO > 1111111111111111111 . _, NIFIWINIMEMI tikfr ,T ; rolu L. '44 srntrk-s 57', nee`1 % N.0 1 EMINIMlimmusminu. ■ ■ ■ Grp . ., _� Via// gifIMS - Jr - eS- S- ,, _ Clive, A Ary 01: 2S? (Cp-w1,,l E- Aid V. /I EMI /6,A 6.2.3i ,...,L..._ Q. > 1 ... freL.11M1 ild" EMININ,6 at _ () -ittLr Ada 0 CCw ti‘) Ilk . � ��►‘.h.G..- , C‘iy\t,614\e. MI �,,, L �L ei'euuJti _ t '.� VC'i/ I/ 6 . i U c;Nw, ! .= - - u,,,r•-?..t..4." . w)4 +I ■Co' ■ ■ yk. tA 'tint Kiss -e_ !e,- MEV Pete -r - Z(o Cep,ah r, z 1 '9 (1)C' Corw,r ) AY . [ Ke sseler- EM �=�c� • 6 ac30 Cvr w ,- Ay. C �, . Cu, .,, v1 �A 0 earigertAta MOM ./1, r. // , , ( . k I ■ MM. EMI=iy--ko Petition: Niagara Falls Ontario City File AM- 36/2003 No. Surname Given Name Street Address in Niagara Falls, Ontario Signature Date WIEMIL0 V • 1 Millikvi I ---- gair CC 0 M;1 -(012,1&. , ell AR li51 NM (0 0 eo . 6g60 c 0 /) e4 1 worm eardnismffE s, iii, , Wit t ME ■ w To: Neighbours surrounding 6350 Dorchester Rd. Re: Proposed 50 -unit apartment complex and zoning amendment application for 6350 Dorchester Rd. Date: October 30, 2003. In regards to the proposed 50 -unit apartment complex being considered at the above mentioned location. In my professional opinion, I believe, approval of this application will cause an immediate erosion to the value of the homes and land immediately surrounding that location. Further, I believe that a disruption of the present peaceful living styles of the neighbours surrounding that location will be affected should this proposal be granted. My present occupation is Signature a To: Neighbours surrounding 6350 Dorchester Rd. Niagara Falls, Ontario. Re: Proposed 50 -unit apartment complex and zoning amendment application for 6350 Dorchester Rd. Date: October 30, 2003. In regards to the proposed 50 -unit apartment complex being considered at the above mentioned location. In my professional opinion, I believe, approval of this application will cause an immediate erosion to the value of the homes and land immediately surrounding that location. Further, I believe that a disruption of the present peaceful living styles of the neighbours surrounding that location will be affected should this proposal be granted. My present occupation is Signature (171,4‘ yn November 10, 2003 Director of Planning and Development City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Sir/Madam: Planning Scanned File: ZO N! Nib (- L-E2.KS J Pe), Re: City File AM- 36/2003 This letter is in reply to the Public Meeting Notice, Zoning By -Law Amendment Application, City File AM- 36/2003 that I received in the mail. I am writing to you to inform you that I am not in favour of this application. I strongly oppose this application for the zoning to be changed from Institutional (I) to a site specific Residential Apartment zone (R5A). I do not want the zoning to change in order to accommodate a conversion of the existing building into 50 apartment dwelling units. I have many reasons for this opposition but my main one would be traffic volume on Dorchester Road. Quite often, the traffic is backed up to this proposed site all the way from Lundy's Lane throughout the day. Currently, it takes us several minutes before we can enter onto Dorchester Road from our property. With safety in mind, children walk back and forth to school, as well, parents drive their children to and from school experiencing difficulty turning onto Stokes Road. Why a 50 unit apartment dwelling? Could the developer not use the existing building structure for a one storey apartment building? The thought of privacy lost to the property owners surrounding this building is disturbing. We like our neighbourhood the way it is. We do not need apartment buildings built every time there is a property sold. Please keep our neighbourhood a residential one specific to single family dwellings. I do plan on attending the upcoming meeting on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. If further correspondence is needed by me to squash this application, please contact me. My telephone number is 905 354 -0474. Sincerely, /I Cheryl Slater 6243 Dorchester Road RECEIVED NOV 1 1 2003 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department Planning & Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 PD- 2003 -108 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: PD- 2003 -108, Recommendation Report Orchard Grove West Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision 26T -11- 2003 -01 (Revised) Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 37/2003 Owner: 527786 Ontario Limited RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that: 1) the Orchard Grove West Extension Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix; 2) the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; 3) draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and, subject to review, granted by Council; and 4) the application to amend the Zoning By -law be approved as detailed in this report to provide the necessary land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. BACKGROUND: Proposal The applicant proposes to subdivide a 1.68 hectare (4.15 acre) site into 28 lots for single- detached dwellings. The plan has been revised from the initial submission that provided 21 lots. The property is located west of Kalar Road and north of Lundy's Lane, on the south side of Feren Drive and is described as Block 99 within the recently registered Orchard Grove West plan of subdivision (59M- 316) as shown on Schedule 1. The proposed roadway connects with Feren Drive and has two cul -de- sac bulbs. Schedule 2 illustrates the proposed subdivision layout. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -108 The site is currently zoned Development Holding (DH -581) by Zoning By -law No. 79 -200, as amended by site specific By -law No. 2002 -113. The applicant has requested the zoning of the land be changed to a modified Residential Single Family 1E Density (R1E) category that retains the existing DH -581 requirements for an increased dwelling setback and limited dwelling height abutting the land to the west containing a campground. Special zoning provisions are requested to accommodate the proposed lot sizes and to allow the construction of dwellings with reduced front yard and exterior side yard setbacks as well as an increase to lot coverage. Requirements for an attached garage and greater minimum floor areas for the dwellings are also proposed in the zoning amendment. Public Consultation The Planning Act requires that a Public Meeting be held to receive input on subdivision proposals prior to making a decision. Council held the Public Meeting for this plan on November 17, 2003. A resident spoke at the meeting concerning the lack of active parkland in the neighbourhood. The required Public Meeting for the zoning amendment is satisfied through tonight's meeting and provides another opportunity for public comment. Planning Review Various matters were considered in assessing the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning amendment. Based on this analysis, approval is recommended subject to typical subdivision conditions and with minor modifications to the requested zoning standards. The review of the applications is addressed under the following headings. Official Plan The subdivision site and land to the north are designated Residential through Official Plan Amendment 31. There is a special policy included with this designation to address compatibility between proposed residential development and the surrounding uses (campground, railway, commercial, industrial, roadways). Specifically, single- detached lots are required along the campground boundary with appropriate mitigation measures such as distance separation and fencing. These compatibility matters were resolved during the review and approval of the Orchard Grove West subdivision and require special dwelling setbacks, the construction of an acoustic barrier along the railway line and noise fencing on the west and south boundaries of the initial plan. Warning clauses are registered on title with respect to CN Rail and potential noise and smoke from the campground and will be applied to the future lots proposed by the current subdivision application. The Official Plan promotes a compatible mix of housing types and variety of lot sizes to provide a full range of housing opportunities. The revised subdivision proposes smaller single- detached lots that are an alternative to the larger single- detached lots in the new subdivision to the north. The development should be compatible with the surrounding uses. Zoning Amendment The majority of the lots are proposed with a minimum frontage of 10.65 metres (34.9 feet) and an area of over 350 square metres (3,767 square feet). These lot sizes are slightly under the R1 E zoning provisions for an interior lot of 12 metres (39.4 feet) of frontage and 370 square metres (3,983 square December 8, 2003 - 3 - PD- 2003 -108 feet) of area. The requested zoning change to a minimum interior lot size of 310 square metres (3,337 square feet) in area and 9.7 metres (31.8 feet) in frontage allows for the pie- shaped and shallower lots on the east cul -de -sac. The minimum lot area for the corner lots is proposed at 430 square metres (4,629 square feet) with a minimum lot frontage of 13.6 metres (44.6 feet). Similar lot sizes have been developed in the City and staff considers these standards acceptable in this location and based on the relatively small scale of the development. There is no change requested to the interior side yard and rear yard setback requirements of the R1 E zone category. The developer has agreed to maintain the by -law standards for the exterior side yard width (4.5 metres /14.8 feet) as well as a 6 metre (19.7 foot) setback to the garage portion of the dwelling to ensure there is adequate space to park at least one vehicle in the driveway. The proposed setback from the street line to the dwelling of 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) is appropriate to allow flexibility in house designs and a consistent setback with the exterior side yard. The inclusion of an increased minimum dwelling floor area provision (93 square metres/ 1,001 square feet) and a requirement for an attached garage are acceptable. Given the narrow frontage of the proposed lots, an attached garage is likely a necessity otherwise a minimum 2.4 metre (7.87 foot) side yard is required to provide a driveway /parking area beside the house. A maximum lot coverage of 45% is requested compared to the 40% permitted in the R1E zone. In order to address housing policies of providing a variety of dwelling types /sizes and potential affordable housing, ideally smaller lot sizes should translate into proportionally smaller dwellings (building coverage). The developer anticipates standard home sizes (square footage) in response to market demand but on a smaller lot for consumers that desire less yard maintenance or open space. Since the depth of the rear yard amenity area is being maintained, and zoning regulations for side yard setbacks are to be followed to protect the separation between dwellings and the streetscape, staff does not object to the requested increase in lot coverage. Lot 28 is the same size as the lots in the subdivision to the north and has frontage on an existing street. The standard R1E lot size and dwelling setback provisions are recommended for this lot to be consistent with the zoning and future dwellings on Feren Drive. The land bordering the campground will continue to be subject to the special 15 metre (49.2 foot) dwelling setback and dwelling height limits (1.5 storeys with a maximum finished ceiling height of 5.03 metres (16.5 feet) as established through the existing zoning (DH -581). Subdivision Design The southeast comer of the subdivision abuts a large property at the Lundy's Lane/Kalar Road intersection that is designated and zoned for future commercial use. There are side yards of two proposed lots located next to this land. As noted earlier, noise fencing is required by the original Orchard Grove West approval at this limit of the plan to address compatibility. Future commercial development on this abutting land would require landscaping and the location of any lighting, parking or loading facilities to minimize impacts. Subject to further planning approvals, an option exists in the future to create two additional lots accessing the subdivision street in this area utilizing Block 30 and possibly shifting the property line for Lot 7. December 8, 2003 - 4 - PD- 2003 -108 The proposed street connecting to Feren Drive affects Lot 10 in the abutting subdivision with respect to daylighting triangle requirements, dwelling setbacks as a future corner lot and its combination with Block 29. The developer acknowledged and agreed to these requirements at the beginning of the review process and has retained ownership of Lot 10, 59M -316 to enable the land dedication and ensure the dwelling on the land is built with a 4.5 metre (14.8 foot) setback to the future street. Sidewalks are not recommended on the cul -de -sac in accordance with municipal practice due to anticipated low pedestrian and traffic volumes. The proposed roadway right -of -way width and cul- de -sac bulb radius meet minimum City requirements for local roads. The length of the street satisfies the Official Plan policy that internal streets terminating in a cul -de -sac shall not normally extend beyond 150 metres (492 feet). Emergency access issues for this road should be adequately addressed through pavement design, water supply system, hydrant locations and possible vehicle parking restrictions. An existing storm sewer servicing the subdivision to the north and running through proposed Lot 22 needs to be relocated. The provision of active parkland for this area was considered during the processing of the Official Plan amendment several years ago. A site at the west boundary of this residential area would be central if the campground were ever to develop for residential use. However, based on input during the earlier application process and the campground's concern for security, cash -in -lieu of parkland dedication was previously taken for the overall Orchard Grove West development. Regional Comments The Regional Planning and Development Department requested revisions to the initial submission to increase the density of the plan. The Region indicates that the developer's redesign is a more efficient use of the land, adds to the housing mix in the area and allows for alternate dwelling designs and potential affordable housing. The proposal is in keeping with the "Smart Growth" objectives being promoted by the Region. Standard conditions for servicing have been requested by the Regional Public Works Department. The cul -de -sac turning radius is required to be a minimum 12.8 metres (42 feet) to accommodate waste collection trucks. Regional Planning also reviewed the subdivision with regard to Provincial policies. An updated noise study is requested to determine any specific mitigation measures from the surrounding noise sources for the current development. A condition for the review and approval of plans for stormwater drainage, lot grading and sedimentation and erosion control is also requested. Agency Comments CN Rail has requested a standard warning clause for residential uses located near railway lines. Canada Post has indicated that the lots will be served by Community Mailboxes. In addition, the developer will be required to enter into separate agreements with several utility companies. CONCLUSION: The Orchard Grove West Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision is an appropriate development of the site. The application complies with the policies of the Official Plan. The smaller lot subdivision design improves the range of housing options in the area and mitigation measures should make the December 8, 2003 - 5 - PD- 2003 -108 residential development compatible with surrounding commercial uses. The recommended zoning by -law amendment will provide suitable regulations for the construction of the dwellings and ensure land use compatibility. The required conditions of approval are listed in the Appendix. Prepared by: Richard Wilson Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services RW:gd Attach. Respectfully submitted: ir John MacDonald C hief Administrative Officer FILE: S:\PDR\2003\PD2003 -108, Orchard Grove Extension.wpd December 8, 2003 - 6- PD- 2003 -108 APPENDIX Conditions for Draft Plan Approval 1. Approval applies to the Orchard Grove West Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Matthews, Cameron, Heywood - Kerry T. Howe Surveying Ltd., revised November 13, 2003, showing 28 lots for single- detached dwellings. 2. The developer enter into a registered Subdivision Agreement with the City to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the land. Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Subdivision Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Subdivision Agreement for the purpose of enforcing such conditions. 3. The developer submit a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the subdivision land to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Subdivision Agreement. 4. The subdivision be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards which, in part, includes the following: a) construction of 8.0 metre wide pavement on the straight roadway section with a 12.5 metre wide pavement radius (12.8 metre radius including curb /gutter) on the cul -de -sac bulbs; b) dedication of the road allowance to the City as public highway and the streets named to the City's satisfaction; c) provision of appropriate daylighting triangles at all intersections; d) provision of water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems including a major and minor storm sewer design concept; e) weeping tile flow to be directed to the storm sewer by use of sump pumps; f) provision of an overland stormwater flow route; and g) application of the City's Lot Grading and Drainage Policy. 5. The developer submit a legal undertaking to the City agreeing to: i) provide the required daylighting triangle portion from Lot 10, 59M -316; ii) merge Block 29 in the draft plan with the abutting Lot 10, 59M -316 upon draft plan registration; and iii) either retain ownership of Lot 10, 59M -316 until the draft plan is registered or ensure any dwelling constructed on Lot 10 provides the required exterior side yard setback to the future street. 6. If necessary, the developer submit a legal undertaking to the Municipal Works Division - Traffic & Parking Services agreeing to restrict parking to one side of the roadway in the plan, which will be implemented through municipal by -law after plan registration. 7. The developer pay the Development Charges in force at the time of execution of the Subdivision Agreement. 8. The developer grant the City and Public Utilities any easements required to service the subdivision. December 8, 2003 - 7- PD- 2003 -108 9. The developer enter into an agreement (Letter of Understanding) with Bell Canada complying with any underground servicing conditions imposed by the municipality, and if no such conditions are imposed, the developer shall advise the municipality of the arrangement made for such servicing. 10. The developer provide boulevard trees in accordance with City policy. 11. The Subdivision Agreement and all Offers of Purchase and Sale shall include the following warning clause: "Warning: KOA Campground operates a camping facility immediately to the west of the subdivision land. The operation of this campground may affect the living environment of the residents in the vicinity as a result of normal camping activities, which, in part, include the creation of smoke and noise. The campground will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from the normal use of its property as a campground." 12. The developer receive final approval from the City to the zoning by -law amendment to provide land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. 13. The developer provide three calculated plans prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and a letter to Planning & Development confirming that all lots comply with the Zoning By -law. 14. The developer provide five copies of the pre - registration plan to Planning & Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or are to be fulfilled. 15. The detailed design drawings for the water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities for this plan be submitted to the Regional Public Works Department for review and approval. 16. The developer obtain Ministry of Environment Certificates of Approval to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works Department for the necessary servicing for this development. 17. Immediately following notice of draft plan approval, the developer submit a letter to the Regional Planning and Development Department acknowledging that draft approval of this subdivision does not include a commitment of servicing allocation by the Region. Servicing allocation will be assigned instead at the time of final approval of the subdivision for registration purposes, and a similar clause be inserted in the subdivision agreement between the developer and the City. 18. Immediately following notice of draft plan approval, the developer provide the Regional Planning and Development Department with a written undertaking that all offers and agreements of purchase and sale which may be negotiated prior to registration of this subdivision shall contain a clause clearly indicating that a servicing allocation for this subdivision will not be assigned until the plan is granted final approval for registration. 19. Prior to approval of the final plan or any on -site grading, the developer submit two copies of the following plans to the Regional Planning and Development Department, designed and sealed by a suitably qualified professional engineer in accordance with the Ministry of the December 8, 2003 - 8- PD- 2003 -108 Environment documents entitled "Stormwater Management Practices Planning and Design Manual ", March 2003, and "Stormwater Quality Guidelines for New Development ", May 1991, and the developer agree in the executed subdivision agreement to implement these approved plans: a) Detailed lot grading and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site; b) Detailed sedimentation and erosion control plans; and c) Revisions to the subdivision, if necessary, to implement approved lot grading and drainage plans. Note: The Region will request the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to review these plans on the Region's behalf and to submit comments on them to the Regional Planning and Development Department. The Regional Planning and Development Department is the clearance agency for this condition. 20. The developer submit a copy of an updated noise study, conducted by a qualified professional engineer, to the Regional Planning and Development Department for review and approval assessing the impact of railway and stationary noise on the subdivision and recommending appropriate measures to reduce noise levels and warning clauses advising of noise conditions within the development in accordance with the Ministry of Environment's noise criteria. 21. The recommendations of the approved noise study be implemented through the subdivision agreement to the satisfaction of the Regional Planning and Development Department. 22. The following warning clause shall be included in the Subdivision Agreement and inserted in all Offers to Purchase, Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease and in a Noise Impact Statement: "Warning: Canadian National Railway Company or its assigns or successors in interest has or have a right -of -way within 300 metres from the land the subject hereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the rail facilities on such right -of -way in the future including the possibility that the railway or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its operations, which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the development and individual dwelling(s). CN will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid right -of- way." Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning & Development requires written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective conditions have been satisfied: Bell Canada for Condition 9 Regional Niagara Public Works Department for Conditions 15 and 16 Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department for Conditions 17,18,19, 20, and 21 Canadian National Railway for Condition 22 SCHEDULE 1 Proposed Plan of Subdivision & Zoning By -law Amendment Orchard Grove West Extension 26T -11- 2003 -01 (Revised) & AM- 37/2003 Location Map .. KOA CAMPGROUND �o. 404 PS:t. ' """'J MEM w z Q 0 RACEY AVENUE ANIMMIN am MULLEN COURT Noma smoun lilt NMI FEREN DRIVE AEI 0 LUNDYS LANE ORCHARD GRO MEI WOODSVIEW CRESCENT — 11. 1111111/ /IIIIIII 1111111111111111111 HARVEST CRESCENT I 11111111111 111 SPRING BLOSSOM DRIVE Subject Land K: \GIS_ Requests\ 2003\ Schedules\ Subdivisions \orchardwestext\mapping.apr 0 1: NTS November 2003 1 BL ORCHARD GROVE WEST EXTENSION / — N88'56'50 "E 35.01 / LOT 15 / / / 1 IE / / / 1 / 1 / / / LOT 14 / LOT 13 1 LOT 12 LOT 11 28 1_ 1p a LOT 10 / 1 I R a a / / � ICI X_RT.559R -1220- / 1 N88•56'50't / 90.30 N88'56'50 E 30.65 being a Orgill Plan of Slbdr ekm d Block 99, Reg'd Plan 59M -316 CM' OF NIAGARA FALLS REGIONAL MUNICIPAUTY OF NIAGARA 8 SCALE 1 : 400 Matthew :, Cameron, Heywood - Kerry T. Howe SURVEYING UNITED LLN: 34551 2003 FOAM Y c IRAN. FEREN DRIVE z LOT 9 6 LOT 8 LOT 7 LOT 6 LOT 5 5 n 30.555 STAMIFORD "Vacant' N88'11'E PLAN TOWNSHIP 1 1 1 STOREY MOTEL SHED GARAGE 59R PART 2 "Commercial CK98wwg 5111DCk9n -7bwg, 34 351 BLaCK 9y DRAFT PLnN 1 400, ti- 137uO3340�11 rat, d1n, Sharp copler.p43, Ledger , 1.55.7130 170.986 Land" 10863 PART 1 LO T 1 STOREY 8011.01N1 a b Z y x�0 PART 2, PLAN 59R -12056 134 F'- KEYPLAN (.0110 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 51 OF THE PLANNING ACT. (A) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT PLAN (RI AS SHORN ON DRAFT PLAN (C) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT AND KEY PLANS (0) 5INGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS 1 TO 28 (E) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT PLAN (0) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT PLAN (G) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT PLAN (H) MUNICIPAL PIPED WATER (I) CLAY LOAM (S) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT PLAN (K) ALL MUNICIPAL SERVICES (L) AS SHOWN ON DRAFT PLAN RECEIVED KW 1 MP PLANNING a 00105L010ENT LAND USE ANALYSIS NUMBER OF LOTS: 28 NUMBER OF BLOCKS: 2 AREA OF 51NQE FAMILY LOTS AREA OF ROADS: AREA OF BLOCKS 29 A 30 1.261 ho (3.12 Ames) 0.410 ha (1.01 acres) coos na. (0.02 acres) TOTAL AREA OF SUBDIVISION " 1.679 ha (4.15 Acres) denotes boundary of subdivision denotes existing ground elevation OWNER'S CERTIFICATE I HEREBY AUTHORIZE MATTHEWS. CAMERON. HEYW000 — KERRY T. HOWE SURVEYING UNITED TO SUBMIT THIS PLAN TO THE CITY OF NIAGARA FA11.5 FOR THEIR APPROVAL. Dated at Niagcra FWI.. Ontario Ibis , day a( August. 2003 527786 Wade Urniled Mr. Eric Henry, President (1 Mw Bs Wheel, to ) SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LAND TO BE SUBDIVIDED ARE CORRECTLY SHOWN. November 13. 2003 ALLAN 1 a,to.,.wa° Sveworpa Matthews, Cameron, Heywood - Kerry T. Howe Surveying Limited m elMY.. a or. r y a rMI-111 r. MAI O. B y . T. oe.Ar I a ct Y 1001,600 Z IlflGEH3S The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department PD- 2003 -106 Planning & Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director 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: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: PD- 2003 -106, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 41/2003, 6170 Stanley Avenue Applicant: Canop Investments Agent: Peter Lesdow, Architect Proposed Four - Storey Addition to the Fallsview Inn RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application for a proposed four - storey, 60 room addition to the Fallsview Inn at 6170 Stanley Avenue. BACKGROUND: Canop Investments have requested an amendment to the Zoning By -law to construct a four - storey, 60 room addition to the Fallsview Inn at 6170 Stanley Avenue. A second contiguous parcel, 5496 Robinson Street, is also to be included in order to provide surface parking for the development. The location of the lands is shown on Schedule 1; Schedule 2 provides details of the development. The lands are currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC). Site specific provisions are requested to be added to the lands to permit the proposed development. Site Description and Surrounding Land Uses 6170 Stanley Avenue is currently occupied by a five - storey, 60 room hotel, the Fallsview Inn The hotel was expanded from four to five storeys, about four years ago through a Committee of Adjustment application. 5496 Robinson Street is occupied by a 1 %2 storey single detached dwelling and detached garage, both of which will be demolished in order to construct the development. Surrounding land uses are a variety of tourist commercial uses and some legal non - conforming dwellings. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -106 Circulation Comments Information regarding the application was circulated to City departments, government agencies and the public for comment. • Municipal Works Infrastructure No objections. Parking & Traffic Dedication of a 9.6 -foot road widening along Robinson Street. Access to Robinson Street should be eliminated or shared with abutting lands to the west. Parks, Recreation & Culture No objections. Regional Planning & Development - No objections from a Provincial and Regional planning perspective. Planning Analysis 1. The proposed addition complies with the Tourist Commercial policies of the Official Plan. The lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan and are within the Fallsview subdistrict. The subdistrict is to function as the primary location for large -scale accommodations, entertainment, retail and cultural attractions. Buildings above four storeys are to be designed to promote the pedestrian environment and with a stepped built form that results in a reduction of building width with increasing height. The proposed nine storey height is well within the City's Height Strategy being located in an area where heights up to 30 storeys can be considered subject to a site specific zoning amendment. The Design Criteria for High -Rise Buildings requires a 40 -foot setback above the fourth floor to provide appropriate gaps between high -rise buildings. The building is currently set back just over 33 feet from the south property line. The addition is to continue at this setback to the top of the building. Staff is of the opinion that the 33 -foot setback is acceptable because the deviation is minor and a step in the building cannot easily be accommodated structurally. The Design Criteria also requires that buildings have a roof feature to provide a positive skyline element and to screen mechanical penthouses and stair towers. The plans submitted show that some architectural features are proposed at the top of the hotel. However, they are not acceptable because the stair towers are not integrated into the roof feature. The architect should address this further during site plan review. Landscaping of the property is to be improved upon, with additional landscaping being constructed within the parking area and further tree planting along Stanley Avenue. The landscaping will then meet the minimum requirements of the Streetscape Master Plan. December 8, 2003 - 3 - PD- 2003 -106 2. The requested amendment is appropriate. The subject properties are zoned TC. The applicant has requested site specific provisions to be applied to the lands to permit the proposed addition and to permit 5496 Robinson Street to be used to provide some of the required parking. During the review of the application, the applicant's agent advised that they were no longer interested in providing meeting rooms as their clientele has no need of such facilities. Accordingly, the amendment is also to site specifically not require meeting rooms to be provided within a hotel. The requested amendment is appropriate. The proposed nine - storey height is in keeping with the City's Height Strategy and with new development within the Fallsview subdistrict. The elimination of the meeting rooms can also be supported as the Zoning By -law requirement to provide meeting rooms within hotels is now outdated and no longer needed as the standard of hotel accommodation has vastly improved since the inception of the Zoning By -law. Other hotel developments of this scale have previously had the meeting room requirement site specifically eliminated. CONCLUSION: Staff can recommend approval of the application because: • the proposal complies with the intent and purpose of the Tourist Commercial policies; • the deviation in setback from the requirements of the Design Criteria is considered minor; and the requested zoning amendment is appropriate. Prepared/ o : arnsley Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug D'arbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: .d9 eau T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services JB:gd Attach. S:\PDR\2003\PD2003 -106, AM- 41 -03, 6170 Stanley Ave - Canop.wpd espectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 6170 Stanley Avenue and 5496 Robinson Street Applicant: Canop Investments K\GIS_ Requests \2003\Schedules\ZoningAM\AM -41 \mapping.apr PM-41/2003 1 NTS November 2003 ,AE ...3R) weom NOWQW 11Nn OE 111 3SVHd NNI M3IAS111Vd NIAGARA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Regional Municipality of Niagara 3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: (905) 984 -3630 Fax: (905) 641 -5208 E -mail: plan @regional.niagara.on.ca Planning Scanned File: 2.10W i Ai t7 (t4<5✓P6. November 14, 2003 D.10.M.11.23 Doug Darbyson, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Darbyson: RE: Zoning By -law Amendment Application 6170 Stanley Avenue and 5496 Robinson Street Canop Investments City of Niagara Falls City File: AM- 41/2003 This application proposes to amend the City's Zoning By -law to permit a four storey addition to the existing Fallsview hotel together with additional parking. This will result in a total of 9 storeys and 120 rooms. The site lies within the Region's Urban Area Boundary for Niagara Falls according to the Regional Policy Plan. The City of Niagara Falls Official Plan designates the property as part of the Fallsview Subdistrict that is within the Central Tourist District. This area is intended to function as the primary location for large scale accommodations, entertainment, retail and cultural. The proposed hotel addition will provide appropriate development for the area. The property has frontage on three streets (Stanley Ave., Robinson St. and Fallsview Ave.). The City should ensure that adequate landscaping is provided on the property to improve these streetscapes. Regional Planning staff is not opposed to the proposed Zoning By -law amendment from a Regional and Provincial planning perspective. However, comments from the Regional Public Works Department should also be regarded as Stanley Avenue is under the Region's jurisdiction (Regional Road 102). These are being finalized and will be forwarded in the near future. Please send notice of City Council's decision on this matter. Yours truly, David J. Farley yY Director of Planning Services C: Councillor William Smeaton Bill Stevens, Regional Public Works M: \MS WORD\ PC \NFzbla \6170StanleyRobinson.doc RECEIVED NOV 18 2O3 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The City of Niagara Falls I Canada Corporate Services Department PD- 2003 -109 Planning & Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director 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: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: PD- 2003 -109, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Neighbourhoods of St. David's Plan of Subdivision Blocks 35, 36, 39, 41 to 45 & 48, Registered Plan 59M -251 Applicant: Walker Community Development Corporation RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that : 1) Council repeal By -law 98 -270, being an existing by -law designating the subject land and additional land in the subdivision as exempt from Part Lot Control; 2) Council approve the request and pass a new by -law to designate Blocks 35, 36, 39, 41 to 45 & 48, Registered Plan 59M -251, as exempt from Part Lot Control for five years; and 3) the applicant be required to notify the City when the separate deeds have been registered. BACKGROUND: The subject land is located within the Neighbourhoods of St. David's subdivision as shown on Schedule 1. Construction has proceeded since the registration of the plan in 1998. There are on- street townhouses built on some of the blocks but the majority of the subject land is vacant and proposed for future on- street townhouse dwellings. Council passed By -law No. 98 -270 on December 14, 1998 to remove these properties and additional land in the subdivision from Part Lot Control. Other blocks in the plan have received the same approval. This process enables the division of lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision. The general intent of removing Part Lot Control is for the minor redesign of subdivision lots or the separation of semi - detached or on- street townhouse units. Approval of a Part Lot Control By -law is required to create property lines between units to allow each unit to be sold with a separate deed. The existing Part Lot Control By -law remains in force for five years from the date of passage and is about to expire. In the attached letter dated November 5, 2003, the applicant's solicitor submitted a request to extend the Part Lot Control By -Law for the specified blocks for a minimum of three years, but preferably five years, as units have not been constructed and/or sold on the land. This additional time will Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 2, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -109 allow for the marketing, construction and sale of the units. A period of five years is reasonable given the large size of the subdivision. Applying the by -law to all of the land at the same time permits flexibility in phasing of construction based on demand and scheduling real estate closing dates. The subject land is zoned through site specific By -law No. 97 -174 to permit single- detached dwellings and/or on- street townhouse dwellings. Block 39 at the entrance to the subdivision has additional approval to develop for apartments and/or neighbourhood commercial uses with or without dwelling units. The developer proposes to construct on- street townhouses on all the blocks subject to this application. Any change from townhouse dwellings will require further application and City review to consider the proper integration and compatibility of residential uses within each block and on adjacent land. The building permit review process will ensure compliance with all zoning requirements for each dwelling and lot to be created. Architectural features such as roof areas overhanging common walls along a property line will be addressed by the developer through maintenance easements between future property owners. CONCLUSION: The removal of Part Lot Control will permit the division of the blocks to allow separate ownership of each on- street townhouse unit. The use of this Planning Act mechanism is appropriate in this case. Approval applies only for on- street townhouses and if a change from this intended use is proposed, a new application and By -law will be required. The applicant should advise the City when the separate deeds have been registered. If Council approves the recommendation of this report, the appropriate by -law to designate the land as exempt from Part Lot Control for a period of five years is included in tonight's Council agenda. Prepared by: Richard Wilson Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: ryt LIE 6-ove,o(r( ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer RW:pb Attach. S:\PDR\2003\PD2003 -109 Part Lot Control, Neighbourhoods of St. David's.wpd Removal of Part Lot Control Neighbourhoods of St. David's Blocks 35, 36, 39, 41 to 45 & 48 Registered Plan 59M -251 SCHEDULE 1 Location Map FOREST • 1 RIDGE DR 0 -J 0 STONEFIELD PK a ROCKCLIFFE ESTATE z0 STONE GATE f- In ■ Subject Land KAGIS_ Requests\ 2003\ Schedules tPLClst_davidsMUpping.apr O 1:NTS December 2003 Lancaster, Brooks & Welch BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS PLEASE RESPOND TO WELLAND OFFICE The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Planning Department City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Mr. Rick Wilson Dear Sir: RE: Neighbourhoods of St. Davids Plan 251, City of Niagara Falls November 5, 2003. Esifr Planning Scanned File: ageguithdt. November 5, 2003 This letter is further to our telephone conversation of As I indicated to you, we are the solicitors for Walker Community Development Corporation, the developer of the above - mentioned subdivision. The subject By -law No. 98 -270, registered on December 17, 1998 as instrument LT- 130234, a copy of which is enclosed, for exemption from part lot control is set to expire on December 14, 2003. As such, we would like an extension of this by -law for at least three years but preferably five years. In this regard, we enclose a cheque, payable to the City of Niagara Falls, in the amount of $250.00 for your planning review fee as well as a schedule to be attached to the by -law setting out the description of the lands remaining which should be subject to this by -law. As I indicated to you, it is not necessary to renew the by -law on all the blocks as certain ones have already been conveyed off to the current residents. I trust you will be able to get this on the agenda for the December 8, 2003 council meeting as per your indication. Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP PO Box 790, 55 King Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6Z1 Tel. 905.641.1551, Fax 905.641.1830 PO Box 67, 247 East Main Street, Welland, Ontario L3B 5N9 Tel. 905.735.5684, Fax 905.735.3340 www.lbwlawyers.com RECEIVED NOV 1 0 2003 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Rodger A. Gordon, QC Bruce S. Wormald Thomas A. Bielby Kenneth W. Garland Matte von Anrep, QC` H. E. Thorsteinson, QC David L. Edwards H. Christina MacNaughton" Robert W. P. Welch R. Bruce Smith Michael A. Mann Leanne E. Standryk Geoffrey F. Brooks, QC (retired); Robert S. K. Welch, OC, QC, LLD (1928 - 2000) *Certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Civil Litigation "Certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Family Law Gary L. Black Robert B. Reid Thomas G. Hanrahan Stanleigh E. Palka 2 If you need any further information please feel free to contact the undersigned. We trust this is satisfactory and thank you for your co- operation in this matter. Yours very truly, LANCASTER BROOKS & WELCH LLP PER: R. Bruce Smith RBS:pm Encls. The City of I Niagara Falls Canada Municipal Heritage Committee PD- 2003 -110 4310 Queen Street Todd Barclay P.O. Box 1023 Chair Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: PD- 2003 -110, Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC) Meeting RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council: 1) authorize staff to proceed with initiating the designation process for All Saints Church; 2) endorse the recommendations of MHC for the former Post Office and Customs House, 4582 Zimmerman Avenue; and 3) approve a grant 4851 River Road, Doran House as outlined in this report. BACKGROUND: The following matters were recently discussed by the Municipal Heritage Committee and are brought forward for Council's consideration: 1. All Saints Anglican Church, 5850 Robinson Street The Rector's Warden and People's Warden, on behalf of the congregation of All Saints Anglican Church, requested that All Saints Church, 5850 Robinson Street, be designated by Council under the Ontario Heritage Act. The property is contained in the City's inventory of Heritage Resource Properties. The Municipal Heritage Committee has reviewed the request, along with a detailed historical/architectural report written on the property (attached for information). A site visit was undertaken and the Heritage Committee completed their evaluation survey of the property finding that it is scored highly and is worthy of designation for its cultural significance to the City. The Committee adopted the following motion: "That Council is requested to direct staff to initiate proceedings to designate the property at 5850 Robinson Street, All Saints Anglican Church, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on its social and architectural significance and the excellent rating obtained in the Committee's evaluation." Working Together to Serve Our CommunitN December 8, 2003 - 2 - PD- 2003 -110 2. Former Post Office and Customs House (Old Police Station), 4582 Zimmerman Ave. In 1885, a monumental limestone Post Office and Customs House was erected at the corner of Zimmerman Avenue and Park Street. The building is the work of Thomas Fuller, a nationally important architect employed by the Federal government. The building is an excellent example of the Romanesque Revival style of the late 19th century. In 1932, a new post office opened on Queen Street at St. Clair and the Post Office on Zimmerman Avenue was acquired by the City for use as a police station. The police function ceased in 1970. The building was designated as being architecturally and historically significant in 1978. The City sold the building in 1984. The building, damaged by fire in December 1984, has been empty ever since and has slowly deteriorated. The building changed hands in 2002 and now the current owners wish to renovate the building through interpretive restoration to be a cultural attraction as an art gallery and cafe. The new owners are seeking the concurrence of the City to proceed with the alterations to the building as required under the Ontario Heritage Act. They propose to use vinyl slate product which will have a similar appearance to the original roof. The owners wish to remove the exterior steel fire escape and install an internal fire escape which will necessitate a new exit door to be installed in the southeast wall where no opening previously existed. It is proposed that a second storey addition be erected on top of a one storey portion of the building on the east side. The owners have also requested permission to demolish approximately 12 feet of the east end of the one storey Customs House behind the Post Office building. Lastly, the proposal is to replace all of the windows in the building with modern units constructed to fit the openings. A sketch showing the south elevation depicting the roof, second storey addition and window treatment is attached. At the meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee, the following motion was adopted: "THAT the City Council be advised that support in principle for the interpretive restoration concept for Old Post Office and Customs House as outlined: 1) slate tile is preferred for the replacement of the roof, however, a vinyl "slate" with a straight edge tile which most closely resembles the original tiles, may be considered as an alternative subject to design details being provided; 2) the replacements of all windows can be supported provided an alternate design is used based on a sketch provided by the Committee which features the original sash design, with final design details to be provided for approval; 3) the location of the fire exit door in the southeast wall of the building can be supported subject to design details being provided; December 8, 2003 - 3 - PD- 2003 -110 4) the second storey addition on the east side of the building based on the alternative (second) design submitted by Stan Szaflarski which follows the existing architectural detail of the building can be supported, subject to detailed design specifications being submitted; and 5) the partial removal of the one - storey service building (Customs House) at the rear of the property can be supported provided all stone is to be reclaimed for use elsewhere on the building for restoration." 3. Doran /Marshall House - 4851 River Road At the November 12, 2003 meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee, a grant application by the owner, Gary Burke, to restore the historic exterior paint colours, was reviewed by the Committee. Documentary evidence of the red paint colour used on the main portion of the home was provided, but none for the trim and sash. The Committee supported the application in principle, but recommended that approval be deferred until documentary evidence of the original paint colours was provided to support the colours used on the trim and sash, as outlined in the Guidelines. At the November 26, 2003 Municipal Heritage Committee meeting, the following motion was adopted: "THAT based on the information submitted, the Committee is satisfied that sufficient documentary evidence has been supplied for the red paint colour used and supports 50% of the labour costs submitted, but requires further documentary evidence to be provided for the trim colours, in accordance with the Designated Property Grant Guidelines, by December 15, 2003, prior to approving the balance of the expenses incurred." CONCLUSION: The Municipal Heritage Committee is requesting Council's concurrence on these matters. Respectfully submitted, Todd Barclay, Chair Municipal Heritage Committee AH:tc Attach. S:\PDR\2003\PD2003 -110, Matters Arising from MHC.wpd All Saints Church HISTORY k''TACHMENT # 1 All Saints Church replaced St. George's Drummondville. St. George's had stood on Portage Road, now Main Street, and was taken down in July 1856 due to overcrowding. The corner stone, at the northeast corner of All Saints, was laid in 1856 (Photograph 1). The congregation moved to All Saints and first worshipped there on November 1, (All Saints Day) 1857. All Saints Church sits on 1.12 acres in a pastoral churchyard with a cemetery (Photograph 2). The land is recorded as having been donated by Mrs. Murray, widow of Lt. General John Murray. John Murray was one of the promoters of the ill -fated City of the Falls Plan. The church was consecrated on July 19, 1863 by the Right Reverend John Strachan, Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto. William Hay was the architect responsible for the design of All Saints Church. Hay was a prominent architect in the Province of Ontario. Marion Macrae and Anthony Adamson provide a brief biography of the architect in their book Hallowed Walls. William Hay was born in Crudin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1818. He received his early architectural training under John Henderson of Edinburgh. In the early 1840's he joined the London office of George Gilbert Scott and his partner William Moffat. They sent the young William Hay to St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1848 to act as Clerk of Works on Scott's cathedral there. After four years of supervising and designing government projects in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, Hayproceeded to Toronto. During the 1850's and 1860's he was responsible for designing a number of churches in Toronto as well as churches in Guelph, Newcastle and, obviously, Niagara Falls. Hay favoured the asymmetrical compositions of the Early English Gothic style of architecture, incorporating into his designs a bell tower set at one side and in line with the liturgical end, grouped lancet openings to form the major east and west windows and open timber ceilings. All these details are evident in the design of All Saints. The builder of the church was William Russell. Russell was a stone mason and contractor. He was the owner and builder of Russell Brewery on Ferry Street. The brewery is described in the History of Niagara Falls, published by the Stamford Kiwanis, as the largest industry in Drummondville before it was destroyed by fire in 1886. The first minister at All Saints was the most Reverend William Leeming. Reverend Leeming was born in Yorkshire, England, February 25, 1787 and was educated at St. Bede's, in Cumberland. He came to Canada in 1819 at the age of 22, as a missionary for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (S.P.G.). Leeming was appointed by the Bishop of Quebec to the Parish of Chippawa which then encompassed Stamford, Drummondville, Fort Erie, Thorold and St. Catharines. The Church of Holy Trinity, Chippawa, was completed in 1821. Mr. Leeming, at the age of 23, was appointed rector. He was appointed rector of a second church, St. John's Stamford, and was appointed to All Saints in Drummondville in 1856. Reverend Leeming married Margaret Hickman Shaw (twice a widow and 10 years his senior) in 1823. His brother, Reverend Ralph Leeming of Ancaster, performed the service in Stamford. They resided in the house which belonged to his wife and it remained their personal property. The Leemings had no children of their own although and they adopted Thomas Brock Fuller the son of -2- Margaret's sister Mary. Fuller eventually became the first Bishop of Niagara. Reverend Leeming's good works are well chronicled. He sought financial support for the rebuilding of Holy Trinity when rebels burned the church in 1839. His hospitality was well known, included among the reports is a description of an assembly which followed the opening of Holy Trinity in 1843 which went onto state, "When the congregation had dispersed, the Bishop and the other clergy repaired to the house on Lundy's Lane to enjoy the Rector's well known hospitality." Leeming died in June 1863. His obituary describes him as a man "without hypocrisy, the friend of the poor and the destitute and enemy of none." The History of Trinity Church Chippawa, 1820 - 1920 Hundredth Anniversary, describes Reverend Mr. Leeming as "the kind of man of which the church is proud. He was a zealous minister and he possessed a goodness of heart that made his long incumbency a happy one." The second rector of All Saints Church was equally prominent. The Reverend Charles Leychester Ingles first came to the Niagara District as a travelling missionary in 1847. He had been educated at King's College, Windsor, and at the Theological College, Cobourg, Ontario. He was ordained by Bishop John Strachan on August 22, 1847. In 1848, Ingles took charge of the Parish of Chippawa during an illness of the rector, Reverend Leeming, and then stayed on as assistant and curate. During this time, Reverend Ingles oversaw the building All Saint's Church. Ingles was married to Jemima Murray, daughter of Lieutenant - General Murray and his wife. It was Mrs. Murray who had donated the land to the church after the death of her husband. Upon the death of Reverend Leeming, Reverend Ingles became the rector of the parish of All Saint's Church, Niagara Falls South and St. John's Church, Stamford. He continued as rector for another 22 years until his death on November 3, 1885. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION The building is an excellent example of the Gothic Revival style typical of an English parish church. This form is apparent in the asymmetrical arrangement of the church, the steep roof pitch, low tower, simple lancet windows and simplicity of architectural detailing. All Saints Church is rectilinear, measuring approximately 35 feet in width and 90 feet long, and irregular in plan. The plan has the chancel, on the east end, stepped in from the main body of the church, projecting stone porches are located on the north and south sides and the bell tower is located on the north side where the nave and chancel meet. The nave of the church has a high profile. The chancel has a slightly lower roof. Both the nave and chancel have steeply - pitched roofs with a slight bellcast curve at the eaves. The walls and foundations are constructed of limestone from the Niagara gorge. The limestone block foundation projects approximately 2 inches beyond the walls of the church. The limestone walls are laid in random course with a raised mortar to give the appearance, from a distance, of fine cut limestone. Stone quoins approximately 6 inches x 12 inches and 10 inches x 14 inches have been used on the corners of the building. The one anomaly is the use of a stone buttress at the south east -3- corner. Based on visual appearance, it seems that the buttress was a later alteration to stabilize the corner (Photograph 3). The workmanship on this corner appears slightly different than that found elsewhere and this is the only corner where a stone corbel is not used where the wall meets the roof. The original roof would have been wood shingle. The roofing has been replaced with asphalt shingles. At the gable ends of the main roof are decorative copper crosses in a design associated with the English decorated style where the standard and arms have a fleur- des -lys appearance connected with a circle. A simple copper cross reminiscent of the English perpendicular style is located on the gable of the chancel roof; this cross may be a later replacement. At each of the corners of the church (except the south east), as already mentioned, the walls terminate in carved stone corbel from which the roof springs (Photograph 4). The eaves and raking cornice of the gable ends are wooden beams with chamfered edges. A narthex forms the entrance at the east end of the north side. The door opening is a large pointed arch with chamfered stone surrounds and double planked doors (Photograph 5). A carved stone hoodmould caps the opening. The hoodmould has simple returns at the ends. The roof of the narthex has the same bellcast form as the main roof and has a decorative copper cross at the gable without the circle element. A pair of lancet openings with stained glass windows are placed in the west wall of the narthex. The north wall of the church has 4 lancet arch window openings with a single lancet arch window opening in the north chancel wall. The windows are decorative stained glass memorial windows. The east wall forms the chancel end and has three lancet arch windows. The centre window is slightly taller (Photograph 6). Along the south side are 5 lancet windows in the body of the church and 2 lancet windows in the chancel wall. The easterly chancel window is shorter than any of the others. Again decorative memorial glass windows are present. Along the south wall is a small stone entrance porch which leads to the cellar area of the church. The roof is steeply pitched but does not have the bellcast curve at the eave. The chimney along the south side appears to be a later addition as it is not tied into the stonework of the walls. The lower portions of the chimney are stone erected in the form of a buttress with the upper portions of the chimney in red brick which steps in as it rises upward. The west facade is a little more decorative. A large lancet opening is decorated with stone tracery having two lancet windows and a quatrefoil window; a carved stone hood mould with simple returns has been used over the window (Photograph 7). Decorative stained glass windows fit the openings. A trefoil opening is set high in the gable wall. The tower on the north side has a slightly truncated appearance and the presence of a low hip roof suggests that a minor alteration of the original design may have occurred. The tower is low and characteristic of the parish style with a square plan (Photograph 8). At approximately two- thirds of the height of the tower is a projecting cut stone band. On the west side is a lancet doorway which leads to the ground floor level; the door hugs the side wall of the church. This off -set of the door has been done to maintain the symmetrical alignment of openings in the tower above. Above the door is a quatrefoil opening with diamond patterned leaded glass, now partially blocked. The top -most level of the tower contains the bell(s). On each of four sides of the bellfry are a pair of louvered -4- lancet openings with chamfered stone surrounds and a carved hoodmould. The ends of the hoodmould have decorative foliate patterned balls (Photograph 9). The ground floor level of the tower's north elevation has a single, narrow lancet arch opening above which is a quatrefoil opening. Both openings have diamond patterned leaded glass. The east elevation of the tower has a pair of lancet arch memorial glass windows at ground level with a quatrefoil opening with diamond patterned glass situated above it. Inside, the church has a centre aisle with pews on either side. A decorative wood screen separates the sanctuary from the nave. The walls are painted plaster and the pulpit is in the south east end. The underside of the roof structure with wooden rafters is exposed and is a characteristic of William Hay's designs. Surrounding the church on three sides is a small graveyard. The grounds provide a pastoral setting with sweeping lawns to Robinson Street and mature trees. SIGNIFICANCE All Saint's Church is an excellent example of Gothic Revival style architecture in the tradition of the English parish church. The church is little altered from its original form. The setting of the church is pastoral and holds a prominent position surrounded by a small graveyard. The church was built on land donated in 1856 by the locally prominent Mrs. Murray, widow of Lt. General John Murray. The architect responsible for the design of the church, William Hay, is a provincially important nineteenth century architect. The builder, William Russell was a locally prominent mason and an important businessman in the community. Reverends Leeming and Ingles were religious leaders in the community and province. The church is associated with the early social structure of the community and was a place of worship for many of the City's most influential early families. 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Regards, Nancy Benedict Nancy Benedict President www.fxworxinc.com tel: 905 - 304 -1348 Powered by Plato Want a signature like this? DEC 0 8 2003 PLANNING MEETING file: / /C: \Documents %20and %20Settings\ Administrator \Local %20Settings \Temp \GW } 000... 12/3/2003 November 24, 2003 OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CHAIR DEBBIE M. ZIMMERMAN The Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, .Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905- 685 - 1571 Fax: 905- 685 -6243 E -mail: debbie. zimmerman @regional.niagara.on.ca Mr. Dean Iorfida, Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: Re: Niagara Children's Charier On behalf of Regional Council, I am pleased to inform you that Niagara's Children's Charter, based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was endorsed by the Community and Health Services Committee and Regional Council on November 6, 2003 (refer to November 7, 2003 correspondence from Regional Clerk's office). Niagara's Charter was developed to provide a community -wide framework for decision making for all children from birth to 18 years of age. I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank your Council for its response to Niagara's Children's Charter. Your support in the process of drafting, providing input and refining the three versions of the Charter was invaluable and demonstrates your commitment to Niagara's children. Seven of Niagara's twelve municipalities exceeded our expectations and endorsed the Charter in its entirety; five received the Charter for information, as requested in our correspondence of February 7 and 26, 2003. As promised, we are forwarding you the final report and Charter and are requesting the City of Niagara Falls' endorsement of the Charter by December 24, 2003. We understand how busy the last part of the year is but would hope that early 2004 would have all of Niagara's elected officials endorsing the Children's Charter so that a community -wide launch could be undertaken to promote this significant milestone. Next steps include a community -wide communication strategy and endorsement by a broad base of public and private sector representatives including school boards, businesses, service clubs, and the citizens of Niagara. The Business Education Council, newly appointed vat o 7.0,03 .2 PLANNING MEETING 2 organization for Early Years Niagara, will assume responsibility for the next steps of the Charter. One aspect of accountability will include an annual report card to provide ongoing monitoring of the Charter as it pertains to Niagara's children. We would also request that you identify a contact within the City of Niagara Falls to participate in the planning of the launch and ongoing monitoring of the Children's Charter. Please correspond with Pat Heidebrecht, Director of Children's Services, Community Services Department, Regional Municipality of Niagara at (905) 9984 -3707 or e-mail pat.heidebrecht@aregional .niagara.on.ca for all matters pertaining to the Children's Charter. Finally, we thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to your favourable response in endorsing a Children's Charter for Niagara. Yours truly, IOW Debbie M. Z. Regional Chair Encl. • Committee Report • Copy of Regional Clerk's Letter c: Susan Reid, Commissioner of Community Services Dr. Robin Williams, Medical Officer of Health, Public Health Department Pat Heidebrecht, Director, Children's Services, Community Services Department DZa401 -03 Regional NIAGARA OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CLERK The Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905 - 685 -1571 Fax: 905 - 687 -4977 E -mail: thomas .hollick @regional.niagara.on.ca November 7, 2003 Mr. D. Iorfida, Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: CL 16 -2003, November 6, 2003 Report PHD 70- 2003 /COM 49 -2003 Children's Charter Our File No. P.03.0999 The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of November 6, 2003, approved the following recommendation of its Community and Health Services Committee: "That Report PHD 70- 2003 /COM 49 -2003, October 27, 2003, respecting Children's Charter, be received for information. That the Children's Charter be adopted and endorsed by the Regional Municipality of Niagara; and That the Children's Charter be forwarded to the twelve Municipal Councils -. in Niagara for adbption and endorsement." A copy of the background report is enclosed for your information. For further information on this report, please contact Ms. Patricia Heidebrecht, Director, Children's Services at 905 - 984 -6900, ext 707. Yours truly, Thomas R. Hollick Regional Clerk Cc: S. Reid, Commissioner, Corporate Services P. Heidebrecht, Director, Children's Services A. Biscaro, Public Health PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Regional NIAGARA REPORT TO: Chair and Members of Community and Health Services Committee SUBJECT: Children's Charter RECOMMENDATIONS That the Community and Health Services Committee recommend to Regional Council: 1. That this report be received for information; 2. That the Children's Charter be adopted and endorsed by the Regional Municipality of Niagara; and 3. That the Children's Charter be forwarded to the twelve Municipal Councils in Niagara for adoption and endorsement. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on feedback received from Niagara's twelve municipalities regarding the Children's Charter developed and to receive support to advance the Charter to the communities of Niagara. BACKGROUND Niagara's Children's Charter was developed to articulate a vision for the children of Niagara, based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child for children throughout the world. The United Nations Convention was supported by 191 countries who committed to recognizing children's fundamental dignity and ensuring their well- being and healthy development. The evolution of Niagara's Charter included discussions with Public Health and Community Services Departments and the Early Years Action Group- Niagara Region with three versions developed. Grade four and grade nine students contributed to the three styles of Niagara's Children's Charter -Adult version, Teen Style, and Kid's Style. 1 PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 This report outlines the next phase of the Children's Charter which included forwarding Committee report PHD 10- 2003 /COM 5 -2003 (January 27, 2003) to Niagara's twelve municipalities for information and comment, as per Committee's motion. REPORT Niagara's Children's Charter has been developed as a statement of our community's commitment to the well -being of Niagara's children and provides a framework for accountability. Grade four and grade nine students volunteered their time and talents to translate in their words what the charter means to them. The Public Health and Community Services Departments shared the three versions of the Charter with the Early Years Action Group- Niagara Region who reviewed and endorsed Niagara's Children's Charter (see appendix one for membership listing). Two previous committee reports outlined the background and process for developing Niagara's Charter to the Community and Health Services Committee with a request to forward the Committee Report and Charter to Niagara's twelve municipalities for comment, the process which is now complete. Responses received were very positive with comments such as "the charter will provide a useful framework for future decision - making" (see appendix two for summary of responses). Seven of the twelve municipalities went beyond the request and provided full endorsement of the existing Charter with one municipality requesting that continued refinement be received from agencies and organizations operating in the child care sector. The remaining five municipalities received the Charter for information, requesting that the final version be forwarded to them for endorsement. One municipality requested that their Councillors send their feedback directly to the Region, which generated one response. This was the only correspondence received which had reservations about endorsement of a Children's Charter, citing concerns about the role of the family being undermined by endorsing a charter for children. This correspondence was followed up with another letter in efforts to address the issues raised. Through this inclusive process, all levels of local and regional government have had opportunity to comment and provide valuable input into shaping a Charter that will provide a framework for Niagara's commitment to its children. Additionally, considerable feedback has been received by agencies and stakeholders in the community, including child care service providers. Upon final endorsement by the Community and Health Services Committee, Regional Council, and Niagara's twelve municipal Councils, the Early Years Action Group - Niagara Region is prepared to provide support in the distribution of the Children's Charter and endorsement across Niagara's School Boards, Service Clubs, the business community, and the broader community. 2 PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 SUMMARY The development of Niagara's Children's Charter has been an inclusive, community - driven process that has benefited from thoughtful discussions and broad input. The adoption of a Children's Charter demonstrates the strength of Niagara's commitment to our children. It is anticipated that this Charter will be a catalyst for improving the lives of children from birth to eighteen years of age by acting as a reference document to guide decisions made on behalf of Niagara's children, our most precious resource. Submitted by: Submitted by: Susan R. Reid, Commissioner R. C. Williams, MD, DPH, FRCP (C) Community Services Department Medical Officer of Health Approved by: Mike Trojan Chief Administrative Offic This report was prepared by Patricia Heidebrecht, Director, Children's Services and Anne Biscaro, Manager, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Public Health Department. Attached: Appendix 1- Appendix 2- Appendix 3- Early Years Action Group- Niagara Region membership Summary of Municipal responses Children's Charter (Three versions) 3 PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Appendix 1 Early Years Action Group — Niagara Region (EYAG -NR) Executive Committee — June 23, 2003 Business Business Education Council Business Education Council Niagara Credit Union OEB International R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. Education Brock University District School Board of Niagara Niagara Catholic District School Board Niagara College Government Human Resources Development Canada Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services- Hamilton /Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Community Services Regional Municipality of Niagara Community Services Regional Municipality of Niagara Public Health 4 Mr. Ted Palmer Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Kim Rose Mr. Ken Janzen Manager, Commercial Services Mr. John Armstrong Vice President Mr. Vaino Raun Principal - Regional Manager Dr. Fran Owen Ms. Tillie Clapp Superintendent Ms. Lee Ann Forsyth -Sells Mr. Dan Patterson President Mr. Jim Williams Area Director Ms. Karen Calligan Early Years Program Consultant Ms. Patricia Heidebrecht Director, Children's Services Ms. Susan Reid Commissioner Ms. Anne Biscaro Manager, Healthy Babies /Parent Child PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Appendix 1 (Cont'd) Early Years Action Group — Niagara Region (EYAG -NR) Executive Committee — June 23, 2003 Regional Municipality of Niagara Public Health Regional Municipality of Niagara Public Health Private Sector Service Provider A Child's World - Family Child Care Services of Niagara Adolescents Family Support Services Centre de sante Communautaire Hamilton - Wentworth /Niagara Region Early Childhood Community Development Centre Early Childhood Community Development Centre Family and Children's Services Niagara Niagara Child Development Centre Niagara District Health Council Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre 5 Ms. Betsy Partington Director, Population Health Dr. Robin Williams Medical Officer of Health Ms. Margaret Andrewes Ms. Hazel Ann Blew Mr. Art Wing Ms. Barb Sockovie Executive Director Ms. Margaret Jarrell Executive Director Mr. Robert Bisson Ms. Tammy Ferguson Executive Director Ms. Lori Walker Mr. William J. Charron Executive Director Ms. Linda Langston Executive Director Mr. Gary Zalot Executive Director Mr. Timothy Wright Executive Director PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Appendix 2 Summary of Children's Charter Endorsements by Municipality Munici • alit Date Endorsement/ Comments Town of Fort Erie Janua 27, 2003 Endorsed Grimsb Ma 8, 2003 Received Town of Lincoln March 12, 2003 Received as correspondence at Community Services Committee. Council members encouraged to correspond directly with Region. Received one letter. Awaiting final endorsement b Re. ion before endorsin•. City of Niagara Falls June 9, 2003 Received with no additional comments. Indicated the Charter will provide a useful framework for future decision making. Requested clarification of role of Children's Cham • ion. Niagara -on -the- Lake March 27, 2003 Endorsed Town of Pelham March 3, 2003 Received as correspondence City of Port Colborne May 26, 2003 Endorsed in principle, ... "subject to its continued refinement based on the input from agencies and organizations operating in the child care sector ". City of St. Catharines June 9, 2003 Endorsed. Circulated to City's Youth Committee and Recreation staff for comments. Recreation staff supported the proposed Children's Charter, which was then forwarded to City Council which provided full endorsement Cit of Thorold Februa 18, 2003 Received for information Township of Wainfleet April 22, 2003 Endorsed Cit of Welland A. ril 1, 2003 Endorsed Township of West Lincoln May 12, 2003 Endorsed October, 2003 6 PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Appendix 3 NIAGARA CHILDREN'S CHARTER Children, like other human beings, are entitled to fundamental rights and freedoms. Because of children's unique vulnerability, it is incumbent upon adults to ensure not only that children are safe from exploitation and neglect, but that they have access to a fair share of society's resources. The preamble of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that "...the family, as the fundamental group of society and the natural environment for the growth and well being of all its members and particularly children, should be afforded the necessary protection and assistance so that it can fully assume its responsibilities within the community... "' While parents have the primary responsibility for their children's care and upbringing, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child makes it clear that governments have a duty to help families fulfill their responsibility and to protect the rights of children. Niagara's Children's Charter situates the provisions of the Convention in a local context. This Charter is not intended to replace or pre -empt requirements under varying sources of legislation related to children. It constitutes a statement of principles rather than a legally binding document. The Children's Charter consolidates elements related to the fundamental rights of children from birth to eighteen years of age in one document. When our children's fundamental needs are met, they are better able to meaningfully contribute towards creating a civic community. This Charter represents Niagara's commitment towards our future community leaders. To this end, all measures undertaken by communities within Niagara will ensure the fundamental rights and freedoms of our children. All Niagara's children should have: • Healthy food, safe water, and clean air. • Housing in dwellings that reflects the normal standard of our community. • Healthy physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, well being and quality of life. • Protection from physical, psychological and sexual abuse both in and out of the home. • Time with their families and /or other nurturing and positive role models throughout their childhood. • High quality early child development opportunities to meet their best interests. • Resources to attain the highest attainable level of health and the assurance that the resources necessary to ensure life long good health are provided • Primary and secondary education to enable them to reach their full potential. • Recreational and leisure activities in the form of play, creative expression and skill development opportunities. • Protection from racism and discrimination irrespective of the child's ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and /or religious identity. October 2003 1 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, as adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, November 20, 1089, Minister of Supply and Services Canada, 1991, page 1. 7 PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Appendix 3 (Cont'd) NIAGARA CHILDREN'S CHARTER TEEN STYLE We as children believe that we should have the rights and freedoms as other human beings. Because children tend to be more naive, it is the adults' responsibility to make sure that we are not taken advantage of or ignored. It is also the adult's responsibility to make sure we have access to a fair share of our community's resources. While parents must raise and care for their children, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child makes it clear that the government must also help the families to carry out their responsibility of protecting the child's rights and caring for him /her. When a community decides to make this charter one of their own, they will ensure the rights and freedoms of Niagara's children without discrimination. All children of Niagara are entitled to: • Have food, shelter and time with our friends so we can develop physically, emotionally and intellectually, while also developing our well -being and a good quality of life. • Have the right to live in a good home. • Proper health care so that we can remain strong and healthy. • The right to feel safe and protected from physical, psychological and sexual abuse everywhere and anywhere we might go. • Spend time with our family and have a proper role model present throughout our childhood. • Take part in high quality childcare and early school programs made to meet our best interests. • Receive the schooling needed to reach our full capabilities. • Have the opportunity to participate in extra curricular activities that allow us to be creative and express ourselves. • Have a portion of the government's money spent towards us so we can live in a fun and safe community. • The right to be who we are and believe what we want without being discriminated against. Victoria Krikorian Chelsea Bolger Nicole Burnett November 2002 8 PHD 70 -2003 COM 49 -2003 October 27, 2003 Appendix 3 (Cont'd) NIAGARA CHILDREN'S CHARTER KID STYLE Children should have basic rights and freedoms. Because children are young, adults have to look out for us and make sure we are safe. It is also the adults' responsibility to make sure the community's resources are available to us. While parents care for us, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says the government also has to help families protect the rights of their kids. This Charter means that Niagara will look after us because we will be the leaders of the future. We, the kids of Niagara, should have: • A community that lets children grow up in freedom and peace. • A strongly built house with a kitchen, a bathroom, bedrooms with beds to sleep in and other rooms with comfortable furniture. • Healthy food, clean water and clean air. • A good doctor and good medical help like specialists, nurses, dentists and ambulances. • The right both at home and out of the home to be protected from harm. • A family to always care for us support us and love us. • Child care where we feel safe and have adults who encourage us and set a good example. • The right to go to school and be taught the things we need to be good citizens and to have good jobs. • The chance to play sports and to take lessons to develop good skills. • A government that provides money to help our community be safe, clean, successful and beautiful for children to be our very best. • The right to worship and keep our family traditions and never be forced to go against our beliefs. Mrs. Scott's grade 4 class, Vineland Public School December 2002 9 The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department Clerk's Division 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 -9083 E -mail: diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca June 9, 2003 Mr. Thomas R. Hollick, Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Dear Mr. Hollick: Re: Children's Charter Dean Iodide City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls has no additional comments regarding the proposed Children's Charter. As stated in some of the forwarding correspondences, the Charter will provide a useful framework for future decision making. Having our decision makers cognizant of the needs of the Region's children is to be encouraged. The only item that we would ask for clarification on is the provision, not explicitly mentioned in the Charter, of a Children's Champion. Will such a position be voluntary? Would a member of Regional Council be appointed in this role? What would the roles, responsibilities and authority of the Children's Champion be? Clarification from the Community Services or Health Department on this position would be appreciated. Sincerely, ORlGU■11- SIG/JED Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 c. Suzanne McPetrie, Community Services Department (via e-mail) Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development The City of Niagara Falls Canalgainig Corporate Services Department CD- 2003 -21 Clerk's Division 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) 356-7404 E -mail: diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: CD- 2003 -21 2004 Council Schedule December 8, 2003 Dean Iorfida City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass the by -law appearing on tonight's agenda adopting the attached schedule for 2004. BACKGROUND: Rule 2 of the Standing Rules of Council (By -law 89 -155) state that" ...meetings of the Council shall be held in accordance" with a Schedule that forms part of the by -law. As a result, on an annual basis, a new schedule is put forward for Council's consideration for the upcoming calendar year. Last year Council adopted a schedule that, for the most part, avoided meetings on consecutive Mondays, which allowed staff more preparation time. Also, with weekly meetings, staff's time was almost solely comprised of Council report and agenda activities, leaving little time for other responsibilities. In addition to avoiding meetings on consecutive Mondays, for consistency purposes, staff has tried to hold the monthly Planning meeting as close to the 15`h day of the month as possible. Of course, regularly scheduled holidays and conferences have to be also considered when devising the annual schedule, hence some exceptions to the guiding principles outlined above. Finally, it should be stressed that if matters arise that require immediate attention, the Standing Rules allow the Head of Council to call a Special Council Meeting. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development - 2 - CD- 2003 -21 Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Approved by: Y4(fla(1 T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 1 Dean Iorfida - Committee of Adjustment- Membership From: William Clark To: Dean lorfida Date: 12/4/2003 12:06 PM Subject: Committee of Adjustment- Membership CC: Doug Darbyson; Sue Scerbo Dean the Planning Div. is presently preparing bkgd information for you regarding the composition of the CofA and the Planning Act requirements. This information is intended to assist and serve as background to your "committee report" to Council. These details will not be ready in time for the next Council mtg. Therefore in order to accommodate the preparation of our background information, your subsequent report to Council and the time period necessary to process the appointment of committee members; Council will need to authorize the current committee members to continue with their responsibilities and duties to the Committee of Adjustment as an interim measure. It would be intended that this interim measure would be implace until a new Committee is appointed and its orientation is complete. file:/ /C:\Documents %20and %20Settings\ Administrator \Local %20Settings \Temp \GW } 000... 12/4/2003 0 0 0 January 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM February 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 0 (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 0 (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting Chambers) 24 25 26 27 28 29 Schedule Council • „ - 1 - March 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 O (8:00 AM) March Break 16 O (8:00 AM) March Break 17 O (8:00 AM) March Break 18 O (8:00 AM) March Break 19 O (8:00 AM) March Break 20 21 22 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 P57,11, 972TI,Mr 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM April 2OO4 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 5 O (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 6 7 8 9 O (8:30 AM) Good Friday 10 11 12 O (8:30 AM) Easter Monday 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting Chambers) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Schedule Council May 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 O (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 O (8:30 AM) Victoria Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM 0 0 June 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Schedule Council 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM 1 0 0 0 0 July 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 O (8:30 AM) Canada Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM 0 0 0 August 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 O (8:30 AM) Civic Holiday 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 O (8:30 AM) AMO Conference (Ottawa, Congress Centre) 24 © (8:30 AM) AMO Conference (Ottawa, Congress Centre) 25 O (8:30 AM) AMO Conference (Ottawa, Congress Centre) 26 27 28 29 30 31 Schedule Council September 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 5 6 O (8:30 AM) Labour Day 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting Chambers) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM ED October 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 O (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 O (8:30 AM) Thanksgiving 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 © (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting Chambers) 19 20 21 22 23 24 ICI 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Schedule Council 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM November 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 O (6:00 PM) Council Meeting (Chambers) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 O (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting ( Chambers) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM December 2004 Sunda Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida Saturda 1 2 3 4 5 6 © (6:00 PM) Council/ Planning Meeting Chambers) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Schedule Council 12/4/2003 - 2:03 PM The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department CD- 2003 -22 Clerk's Division 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 -7404 E -mail: diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Dean Iorfida City Clerk December 8, 2003 Re: CD- 2003 -22 Appointments to Committees RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council: 1) delay the annual appointment of Council members and citizens to the various committees, boards and agencies. 2) allow a working group to come back with a report on the appropriate numbers (Council and public) for membership on the various committees, boards and agencies. 3) authorize current committee members to continue with their responsibilities and duties until staff comes back with its report. 4) allow staff to proceed with the advertising for appointments on the Greater Niagara Transit Commission. BACKGROUND: Number of Members With the reduction of Council from thirteen (13) members to nine (9) members, it is obvious that it will be difficult to maintain the same level of Council composition on the myriad of committees that exist in the municipality. As a result, it may be necessary to reduce the Council complement on certain committees. If there is a reduction in the Council complement, should it be offset by more citizen appointments? Or have the various committees grown too big in size and the loss of one or two members will have minimal impact? Do some committees need a Council member when a staff member already fulfills the liaison role on the committee? Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development - 2 - CD- 2003 -22 It is necessary for staff to investigate these issues and, with the change in Council, now is an opportune time to review and revamp our committee structure. Numbers of Committees/ Appointments Staff has done a quick perusal of the various agencies, boards, committees and commissions for which Council appoints members, either from within its own ranks or from interested members of public. There are approximately 50 (fifty) such bodies for which Council could make appointments to "on the books "! Some of these bodies are internal committees (i.e. under the control and authority of the municipal council), such as the Arts & Culture Commission, Recreation Commission, Sports Wall of Fame, amongst others. Some appointments occur because of legislation (Transit Commission, Business Improvement Areas, Public Library Board, Disability Advisory Committee, Fence Viewers). Often, external groups request a Council member or a Council appointee from the public on their board (Chamber of Commerce, Humane Society, Boys & Girls Club, Niagara District Airport Commission). Finally, some committees are formed on an ad hoc basis to deal with a specific issue (Stanley Avenue Business Park Association). Regardless of the reason for the committee or appointment, there clearly seems to be a plethora of them; therefore, it would be valuable to review these appointments to determine whether they are necessary. During the last Council term, this writer prepared a report on Council attendance on various committees. There were a number of committees that rarely met. Also, there is a report on tonight's agenda from the Environmental, Planning & Greening Committee requesting Council's support to amalgamate that committee with the Park in the City and Trillium Awards Committee. Review of Committee and Appointments It is proposed that current committees continue with their existing membership where possible until staff has completed its review and Council has an appropriate opportunity to choose successors. A working group will speak to staff liaisons to various committees and Council representatives to get an idea on appropriate numbers. There will also be an opportunity to ensure that all internal committees have appropriate terms of reference and authorizing by -laws. Niagara Falls Hydro Board The review of this body will be done separately. Council can expect a report in January. The Greater Niagara Transit Commission The appointments to the Transit Commission, unfortunately, can not wait. The Commission needs to fill vacancies to have a meeting to allow them to come forward with their annual request to Council in January; therefore, advertisements will occur for the three vacancies on the Commission, so Council can make appointments at the first meeting in January. CONCLUSION: With the change of Council, now is an opportune time to do a thorough review of committees and appointments. Recommended by: Dean City Clerk Approved by: - 3 - CD- 2003 -22 Respectfully submitted: oL ! 1123,iliretw T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services for John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer The City of I Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department L- 2003 -76 Legal Services 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) 371 -2892 E -mail: rkallio @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: L- 2003 -76 Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation Niagara Falls Hydro Inc. Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc. Annual Resolutions Our File No. 2002 -56 RECOMMENDATION: R.O. Kallio City Solicitor That the Mayor, being the shareholder's representative ofNiagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation, Niagara Falls Hydro Inc. and Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc., be authorized to execute the Annual Resolutions of these three (3) Corporations for the year ended December 31, 2002, as set out in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 and further that the Mayor be authorized to execute any and all subsequent Annual Resolutions of these three (3) Corporations. BACKGROUND: Annual Resolutions for each of the three (3) above - mentioned Corporations are required pursuant to the Ontario Business Corporations Act. Attached hereto as Appendix "A" is a copy of the Report approved by Council on December 2, 2002 whereby Council authorized the Mayor to execute the Annual Resolutions for each of the three (3) Corporations for the year ended December 31, 2001. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - L- 2003 -76 The execution of these Resolutions will be an annual requirement by the Mayor, as the shareholder's representative each of the three (3) Corporations. Ray Ka lio City Solicitor Approved by: --d° mai T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services ROK/sm Attachments Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Annual Resolution of the Shareholder Of Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation Resolved that: 1. Approval of Financial Statements The consolidated and non - consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2002 with the report dated March 6, 2003 of the Auditor thereon are hereby acknowledged to have been presented to the shareholder of the Corporation and are hereby approved and adopted. 2. Appointment of the Auditor Crawford, Smith & Swallow be and is hereby appointed the Auditor of the Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholder of the Corporation unless such Auditor is earlier duly removed from office, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors and the Board being hereby authorized to fix such remuneration. 3. Confirmation of Acts of Directors and Officers All acts, contracts, by -laws, resolutions, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted, taken, passed, made and done by the directors and officers of the Corporation since Incorporation dated April 1, 2000 to the date hereof are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. The foregoing resolution is hereby consented to by the signature of the Shareholder's representative as set out in original Shareholder Declaration, Section 6 pursuant to Section 7 signed and dated May 8, 2000. Dated the of , 2003 Mayor Ted Salci, City of Niagara Falls 0 Z w 0 0 Annual Resolution of the Shareholder Of Niagara Falls Hydro Inc. Resolved that: 1. Approval of Financial Statements The financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2002 with the report dated March 6, 2003 of the Auditor thereon are hereby acknowledged to have been presented to the shareholder of the Corporation and are hereby approved and adopted. 2. Appointment of the Auditor Crawford, Smith & Swallow be and is hereby appointed the Auditor of the Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholder of the Corporation unless such Auditor is earlier duly removed from office, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors and the Board being hereby authorized to fix such remuneration. 3. Confirmation of Acts of Directors and Officers All acts, contracts, by -laws, resolutions, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted, taken, passed, made and done by the directors and officers of the Corporation since Incorporation dated April 1, 2000 to the date hereof are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. The foregoing resolution is hereby consented to by the signature of the Shareholder's representative as set out in original Shareholder Declaration, Section 6 pursuant to Section 7 signed and dated May 8, 2000. Dated the of , 2003 Mayor Ted Salci, City of Niagara Falls 0 z w 0 a_ Annual Resolution of the Shareholder Of Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc. Resolved that: 1. Approval of Financial Statements The financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2002 with the report dated March 6, 2003 of the Auditor thereon are hereby acknowledged to have been presented to the shareholder of the Corporation and are hereby approved and adopted. 2. Appointment of the Auditor Crawford, Smith & Swallow be and is hereby appointed the Auditor of the Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholder of the Corporation unless such Auditor is earlier duly removed from office, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors and the Board being hereby authorized to fix such remuneration. 3. Confirmation of Acts of Directors and Officers All acts, contracts, by -laws, resolutions, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted, taken, passed, made and done by the directors and officers of the Corporation since Incorporation dated April 1, 2000 to the date hereof are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. The foregoing resolution is hereby consented to by the signature of the Shareholder's representative as set out in original Shareholder Declaration, Section 6 pursuant to Section 7 signed and dated May 8, 2000. Dated the of , 2003 Mayor Ted Salci, City of Niagara Falls APPENDIX "3 • The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Swim Dsparhnant L -200248 11sMoss lo 10 Owen Strait aty Sew P.O. Boot 1023 Wpm Fate, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.cby.nlaparafab.on.ca Tel,: (905) 356 -7521 Fax (905) 371-2892 E -mail: rlta I olty.niaparefals.on.ca His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: October 21, 2002 . Re: L- 2002 -66 Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation Niagara Faris Hydro Inc. Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc. Annual Meetings Our File No. 2002-56 RECOMMENDATION: the reoommsndatlon (s) conpdnod In this report wore adopted by City Council on December 3, 2002. That the Mayor, bang the shareholder's representative of Niagara Falls Hydro Holding•Corporation, Niagara Falls Hydro Inc. and Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc., be authorized to execute the annual resolutions of these three (3) corporations, u set out in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 and Rather that the Mayor be authorized to attend any annual meetings called with respect to these three (3) corporations. BACKGROUND: The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is the sole shareholder of Niagsra Falls Hydro Holding Corporation, Niagara Falls Hydro Inc. and Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc. Each year, annual resolutions and annual ,meetings are required for these COmpanles, as well as any other private corporation incorporated pursuant to the Ontario Business Corporotiovrs diet. In that regard, Niagara Fails Hydro held an information meeting on September 5, 2002, at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and invited all Members of Council and senior staffto attend. At the information meeting, Niagara Falls Hydro staff presented the Financial Stataneats, the activities of the corporations and other matters affecting the corporations. The auditor presented his report and made a brief presentation. Working Together to Serve Our Comma* Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • htbnneton Systems • Legal • Planning & Dayskpnent new w 0 0 October 21, 2002 - 2 - L- 2002 -66 Niagara Falls Hydro is now requesting that the shareholder, being the City, execute the annual resolutions of the shareholders of these three (3) corporations. The shareholder's representative is represented by the Mayor of the City. These resolutions will be required from the City on an annual basis. Ray Kal io City Solicitor Approved by: by: Respectfully submitted: &00/4001/41 T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services ROK/sm John MacDonald Chief Administrative` Officer APPENDIX "1" Annual Resolution of the Shareholder Of Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation Resolved that 1. Approval of Financial Statements The consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2001 with the report dated May 30, 2002 of the Auditor thereon are hereby acknowledged to have been presented to the shareholder of the Corporation and are hereby approved and adopted. 2. Appointment of the Auditor Crawford, Smith & Swallow be and is hereby appointed the Auditor of the Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholder of the Corporation unless such Auditor is earlier duly removed from office, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors and the Board being hereby authorized to fix such remuneration. 3. Confirmation of Acts of Directors and Officers All acts, contracts, by -laws, resolutions, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted, taken, passed, made and done by the directors and officers of the Corporation since Incorporation dated April 1, 2000 to the date hereof are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. The foregoing resolution Is hereby consented to by the signature of the Shareholder's representative as set out in original Shareholder Declaration, Section 6 pursuant to Section 7 signed and dated May 8, 2000. Dated the of , 2002 Mayor Wayne Thomson, City of Niagara Falls • APPENDIX "2" Annual Resolution of the Shareholder Of Niagara Fails Hydro Inc. Resolved that: 1. Approval of Financial Statements The financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2001 with the report dated May 30, 2002 of the Auditor thereon are hereby acknowledged to have been presented to the shareholder of the Corporation and are hereby approved and adopted. 2. Appointment of the Auditor Crawford, Smith & Swallow be and is hereby appointed the Auditor of the Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholder of the Corporation unless such Auditor is earlier duly removed from office, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors and the Board being hereby authorized to fix such remuneration. 3. Confirmation of Acts of Directors and Officers MI acts, contracts, by -laws, resolutions, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted, taken, passed, made and done by the directors and officers of the Corporation since Incorporation dated April 1, 2000 to the date hereof are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. The foregoing resolution is hereby consented to by the signature of the Shareholder's representative as set out in original Shareholder Declaration, Section 6 pursuant to Section 7 signed and dated May 8, 2000. Dated the of , 2002 Mayor Wayne Thomson, City of Niagara Falls APPENDIX "3" Annual Resolution of the Shareholder Of Niagara Falls Hydro Services Inc. Resolved that 1. Approval of Financial Statements The financial statements ofthe Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2001 with the report dated May 30, 2002 of the Auditor thereon are hereby acknowledged to have been presented to the shareholder of the Corporation and are hereby approved and adopted. 2. Appointment of the Auditor Crawford, Smith & Swallow be and is hereby appointed the Auditor of the Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholder of the Corporation unless such Auditor is earlier duly removed from office, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors and the Board being hereby authorized to fix such remuneration. 3. Confirmation of Acts of Directors and Officers All acts, contracts, by -laws, resolutions, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted, taken, passed, made and done by the directors and officers of the Corporation since incorporation dated April 1, 2000 to the date hereof are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. The foregoing resolution is hereby consented to by the signature of the Shareholder's representative as set out in original Shareholder Declaration, Section 6 pursuant to Section 7 signed and dated May 8, 2000. Dated the of 2002 Mayor Wayne Thomson, City of Niagara Falls Niagara Falls I The City of Canada Community Services Department R- 2003 -81 Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: R- 2003 -81 Actions Stemming from the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee Meeting of October 29, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse the actions of the October 29, 2003 meeting of the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee which recommends the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee amalgamate with The Park in the City Committee and the Trillium Awards Committee to form one Committee. BACKGROUND: Due to an expansion of work of the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee, staff was requested to review the structure of the Committee and look at any duplication as a result of The Park In The City Committee and the Trillium Awards Committee. At the October 29, 2003, meeting of the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee, the Committee reviewed the background information on each of the Committees and supported the amalgamation of the Environmental Planning & Greening Committee with The Park In The City Committee and the Trillium Awards Committee. Staff was asked to prepare a simplified Terms of Reference to include the categories from the Communities In Bloom Program and that membership on the Committee include members from the BIA's and other groups involved in beautification. The Terms of Reference are being prepared and will be ready for consideration by the Committee and Council in the new year. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & By -Law Services December 8, 2003 - 2 - R- 2003 -81 Restructuring the Committees would enable for streamlined action and decision making. As well, fewer volunteers and staff resources would be necessary. The three Committees involved in beautification, heritage and environmental matters would be better served by a simplified structure. Council's endorsement of the above recommendation would be appreciated. Respectfully submitted: Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair Environmental Planning & Greening Committee LA/das S: \Council \Council 2003\R- 2003 -81 Actions from EP &G Oct 29, 2003.wpd The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department F- 2003 -55 Finance Division 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 -2016 E -mail: kburden @city.niagarafalls.on.ca December 8, 2003 His Worship, Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Kenneth E. Burden Director Members: Re: F- 2003 -55 - Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $5,979,760.95 for the period ending December 8, 2003. That Council request Staff to review the policy and procedure for the municipal accounts by -law. BACKGROUND: The City's municipal accounts by -law is brought to City Council for approval and release of payments. City Council has used this opportunity to review the payments and question staff as to the purpose of the payment. The actual process of releasing cheques has had to necessitate an early release approval by the Director of Finance in order to facilitate making contractual payments, payroll withholdings, discounts, employee expenses, tax refunds, in a timely manner. With the Council's permission, it is the intention of Staff to review both the policy and procedure for the municipal accounts by -law. The December 8, 2003 accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by -law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. Recommended by: K. E. Burden Director of Finance Approved by: prIP T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Raga Falls Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 1 Amount 126 NIAGARA FALLS OPTIMIST CADET SQUADRON BAND 150 TIGER SQUADRON 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE A N MYER S S ABBRUSCATO,TOM MASI NA ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES ACASTER,CARRIE ACASTER,JANICE ADT SECURITY SERVICES CANADA INC ADVANTAGE FLOORING NIAGARA LTD ADVANTAGE FLOORING NIAGARA LTD AIR CARE SERVICES AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC AJAX PICKERING SEA & NAVY LEAGUE CADETS ALESSANDRINE,LOUISE ALL GREEN IRRIGATION ALLAN,SANDRA ANDERSON,ROSALIND ANDERSON,TINA ANDREWS,FAITH ANGELONE,ANNE ANGER,RONALD ANTONELLO,MAUREEN ANTONIO,ARVILLA ANTONIO,LISA ANTONIO,LISA ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES INC ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD ATKINS,LEON AUDIBERT,NINA AUDIBERT,VINCE AUTOLAND CHRYSLER LTD AZON CANADA LTD B & B LIFTRUCK SERVICE BAILEY,GEORGE BALDASSARO,VINCE BANKS,LYNN BARCLAY & TODD'S BARCLAY & TODD'S BARCLAY & TODD'S BARRY,JANIECE BATEMAN,DOLORES BATEMAN,DOLORES BBP ENTERPRISES BCE EMERGIS INC BCE EMERGIS INC BCE EMERGIS INC BEAULIEU,JULIETTE BEAUPIT,GARY BEDNARCZYK,AREK BELL,DOLORES BELL,TIM BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL MOBILITY BELL MOBILITY BELLEFONTAINE,MARGARET 279704 18- Nov -2003 279705 18- Nov -2003 280341 02- Dec -2003 279716 18- Nov -2003 279706 18- Nov -2003 280177 25- Nov -2003 279708 18- Nov -2003 279707 18- Nov -2003 280178 25- Nov -2003 279709 18- Nov -2003 280179 25- Nov -2003 280342 02- Dec -2003 279710 18- Nov -2003 279711 18- Nov -2003 280343 02- Dec -2003 280181 25- Nov -2003 280344 02- Dec -2003 279712 18- Nov -2003 279713 18- Nov -2003 279714 18- Nov -2003 279715 18- Nov -2003 280345 02- Dec -2003 279717 18- Nov -2003 279718 18- Nov -2003 279719 18- Nov -2003 279720 18- Nov -2003 279721 18- Nov -2003 279722 18- Nov -2003 279723 18- Nov -2003 279724 18- Nov -2003 279725 18- Nov -2003 279726 18- Nov -2003 280182 25- Nov -2003 280183 25- Nov -2003 279727 18- Nov -2003 279728 18- Nov -2003 280184 25- Nov -2003 279729 18- Nov -2003 279730 18- Nov -2003 280185 25- Nov -2003 280346 02-Dec -2003 279731 18- Nov -2003 280347 02- Dec -2003 280348 02- Dec -2003 280349 02- Dec -2003 279732 18- Nov -2003 280186 25- Nov -2003 280350 02- Dec -2003 280351 02- Dec -2003 280352 02- Dec -2003 279734 18- Nov -2003 279736 18- Nov -2003 279738 18- Nov -2003 279735 18- Nov -2003 280187 25- Nov -2003 280353 02- Dec -2003 279737 18- Nov -2003 280355 02- Dec -2003 280354 02- Dec -2003 REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE SUPPLIES CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE EQUIPMENT MATERIALS MATERIAL REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES REMITTANCE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES MATERIALS 200.00 450.00 13.50 100.00 160.00 321.00 160.00 160.00 83.59 1,160.95 6,184.60 8,730.60 89.13 400.00 15.00 23.54 5.00 140.00 160.00 140.00 100.00 15.00 160.00 160.00 100.00 520.00 245.72 486.14 796.89 288.90 140.00 160.00 44,493.50 323.77 96.61 100.00 45.00 75.00 79.92 287.87 120.52 140.00 15.00 72.00 500.00 75.25 65.20 76.01 15.00 15.00 91.99 160.00 75.00 2,167.50 4,689.67 295.99 1,690.52 60.08 15.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara falls Canada j AP5200 Page : 2 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount BEN BERG FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD BENNETT,CATHERINE BENNETT,DAN BENSON,CLARA BENSON,DAWSON BERARDI,FRANCESCA BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY BIGGARS KEY SHOP BIGGINS,B BIRD,VERNA BIRMINGHAM,JOHN BITNER,LAURIE BLODGETT,)OHN BOB ROBINSON & SON BOONE,GORDON BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS BORYS,LAURA BOSCO,LARRY BOYD,BRENT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BRETHERIC,JAMES BRIANT,ROBERT BRINKS CANADA LTD BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROWN,JIM BROWNS SEPTIC SERVICE LTD BRYCE,ANDREW BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BURKE,ALICE BURKE,PATRICK BUSINESS EDUCATION COUNCIL OF NIAGARA C N WATSON AND ASSOCIATES LTD CAHILL,MELBA CAJA,SAN DY CAMERON,JAMES CAMPBELL,CORY CAMPBELL,WAYNE CAMPISANO,BILL CANADA BUILDING MATERIALS CO CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN HOME REMODELLING CANADIAN LINEN AND UNIFORM SERVICE CANADIAN LINEN AND UNIFORM SERVICE CANADIAN MUSICAL REPRODUCTION RIGHT AGENCY LTD CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES CANALI,KAREN CANDELORO,ROSALIND CARL BRAY & ASSOC LTD CARTER CAR & TRUCK RENTALS CASCADE INTERNATIONAL CASHWAY BUILDING CENTRES CASTRILLI,JOHN CAVEZZA,TONY CERIDIAN LIFEWORKS SERVICES CHAM BERLAIN, ROSEMARIE 279739 18- Nov -2003 280356 02- Dec -2003 280188 25- Nov -2003 279741 18- Nov -2003 279740 18- Nov -2003 279742 18- Nov -2003 280357 02- Dec -2003 279743 18- Nov -2003 280189 25- Nov -2003 279744 18- Nov -2003 279745 18- Nov -2003 279746 18- Nov -2003 280190 25- Nov -2003 280191 25- Nov -2003 279747 18- Nov -2003 280193 25- Nov -2003 279748 18- Nov -2003 280358 02- Dec -2003 279749 18- Nov -2003 280194 25- Nov -2003 280359 02- Dec -2003 280360 02- Dec -2003 280361 02- Dec -2003 280195 25- Nov -2003 280196 25- Nov -2003 279751 18- Nov -2003 280197 25- Nov -2003 279752 18- Nov -2003 279753 18- Nov -2003 280198 25- Nov -2003 280362 02- Dec -2003 280363 02- Dec -2003 280199 25- Nov -2003 280364 02- Dec -2003 280380 02- Dec -2003 279754 18- Nov -2003 279755 18-Nov -2003 279756 18- Nov -2003 279758 18- Nov -2003 279757 18- Nov -2003 280365 02- Dec -2003 280200 25- Nov -2003 279761 18- Nov -2003 280366 02- Dec -2003 279762 18- Nov -2003 279763 18-Nov -2003 280201 25- Nov -2003 280202 25- Nov -2003 279764 18- Nov -2003 279759 18- Nov -2003 279760 18- Nov -2003 280203 25- Nov -2003 280368 02- Dec -2003 279765 18- Nov -2003 280369 02- Dec -2003 280370 02- Dec -2003 279767 18- Nov -2003 279768 18- Nov -2003 279770 18- Nov -2003 EQUIPMENT MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND LEASES AND RENTS REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE GRANT LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE 3,823.75 15.00 496.85 160.00 160.00 75.00 478.98 98.98 145.64 160.00 300.00 75.00 100.00 535.00 100.00 1,165.25 75.00 500.00 160.00 15,991.67 973.70 15.00 15.00 802.71 309.22 100.00 942.00 75.00 478.47 1,977.77 147.13 15.00 137.62 40,540.00 2,263.05 330.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 1,557.45 3,767.47 1,256.18 750.00 80.36 166.88 24.04 280.88 75.00 160.00 3,273.96 723.35 5,192.80 17.98 233.43 160.00 2,253.42 160.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The Ciryof Niagara fas Canada Agrii AP5200 Page : 3 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose CHAMBERS,MARYBETH CHAMBERS,TERRY CHARETTE,JERRY CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHASRO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CHIPPAWA AUTOBODY LTD CHIPPAWA LIONS CLUB CHRIS CRISTELLI & ASSOCIATES INC CHRIST CHURCH CIBC CIBC CIBC (IBC CIBPA NIAGARA CIT FINANCIAL LTD CIT FINANCIAL LTD CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE LTD CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE LTD CITRIGNO,THERESA CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CLASS A FIRE & RESCUE CLAYTON,NANCY CLENDENNIN,ROBERT CLUB ITALIA LADIES AUXILIARY COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COLBOURNE,LINDA COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS INTERN INC COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP CON CAST PIPE COOPER,GEORGE COPYMAN PRINT SHOP COPYMAN PRINT SHOP COPYMAN PRINT SHOP CORFIELD,PETE CORT,KAREN COSTELLO,ANGELA COSTELLO,BRIAN COSTELLO,DARLENE COTTON INC COURT,ALYSON COWAN,HEIDI CRABBE,CATHY CREATIVE IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS INC CRISYS LTD CROTEAU,ROSEMARY CROWN,DONNA CROWN DEFENDERS FLUTE BAND CROWN LANDSCAPING LTD CULLIGAN CUMMINGS,DIANE CUPE LOCAL 133 280372 02 -Dec -2003 279769 18- Nov -2003 280373 02 -Dec -2003 279771 18- Nov -2003 280204 25- Nov -2003 280374 02 -Dec -2003 279772 18- Nov -2003 279773 18- Nov -2003 279774 18- Nov -2003 279775 18- Nov -2003 279776 18- Nov -2003 279777 18- Nov -2003 279778 18- Nov -2003 280205 25- Nov -2003 280376 02 -Dec -2003 280377 02 -Dec -2003 279779 18- Nov -2003 280206 25- Nov -2003 279780 18- Nov -2003 279781 18- Nov -2003 279782 18- Nov -2003 279783 18- Nov -2003 280207 25- Nov -2003 280378 02- Dec -2003 280208 25- Nov -2003 279784 18- Nov -2003 280379 02 -Dec -2003 279785 18- Nov -2003 280209 25- Nov -2003 280381 02 -Dec -2003 280382 02- Dec -2003 279787 18- Nov -2003 280213 25- Nov -2003 280383 02 -Dec -2003 280384 02- Dec -2003 279788 18- Nov -2003 280214 25- Nov -2003 279789 18- Nov -2003 279790 18- Nov -2003 280215 25- Nov -2003 280385 02 -Dec -2003 279791 18-Nov -2003 279792 18- Nov -2003 279794 18- Nov -2003 279793 18- Nov -2003 279795 18- Nov -2003 279796 18- Nov -2003 279797 18- Nov -2003 279799 18- Nov -2003 279800 18- Nov -2003 279801 18- Nov -2003 279802 18- Nov -2003 279803 18- Nov -2003 279804 18- Nov -2003 279805 18- Nov -2003 279806 18- Nov -2003 279807 18- Nov -2003 279808 18- Nov -2003 279809 18- Nov -2003 MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE UTILITIES UTILITIES REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE Amount 15.00 75.00 15.00 1,202.98 257.44 244.60 750.00 212.16 100.00 703.53 75.00 78.55 1,317.49 499.97 310.50 200.00 108.58 233.29 98.33 21,001.88 160.00 670.44 24,205.20 162,024.51 275.48 160.00 15.00 100.00 158.98 206.15 100.00 14,056.79 1,698.31 14,112.17 7,802.99 81.77 954.50 140.00 27.60 831.45 27.60 100.00 140.00 160.00 185.00 160.00 1,004.10 650.00 75.00 75.00 1,284.00 986.06 160.00 140.00 700.00 11,181.50 196.88 160.00 2,936.96 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara Falls Canad, lira; AP5200 Page : 4 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 DADASOVIC,BRANKO DALIMONTE,JOE DALKE,DORIS DAVEY,MARGARET DAWDY,LLOYD DEANGELIS,JACK DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION DELLA MARCA,ENZO DELUCA,FRANK DEMERS,ROGER PAUL DEMIZIO,LORETTA DESORMIERS,HELENE DESORMIERS,JOANNE DESORMIERS,VICTOR DIGIOACCHINO,DIANNE DIODATI,DOMENIC DIODATI,JIM DIRISIO,ENRICO DOBBIN,DEBI DOERING & BROWN CORP DOMSON ENGINEERING & INSPECTION LTD DOUGLAS,JAMIE DRAFTCON CONST LTD DREW CANADA DREW CANADA DROLET,MARC DUCKETT,DIANNE DUJLOVIC,ED DUTCHYN,LYNN E L CROSSLEY MARCHING BAND E3 LABORATORIES EARL,JANINE EARTH TECH CANADA INC ECOLE SECONDAIRE JEAN VANIER ELIA,CHRISTINE ELIA,THERESA EMCOMP CONSULTANTS INC EMERALD EMERALD EMERALD ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ERICKSON,JOHN ERINDALE MACHINE REPAIR INC ETHERINGTON,DAVE EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS WHOLESALE LTD & ZIPPO CANADA SALES FALLS WHOLESALE LTD & ZIPPO CANADA SALES FALLS WHOLESALE LTD & ZIPPO CANADA SALES FALLSVIEW BRETHEN CHURCH FALLSWAY SUPPLY 280216 25- Nov -2003 280387 02- Dec -2003 280388 02- Dec -2003 279810 18- Nov -2003 280389 02- Dec -2003 279811 18- Nov -2003 280390 02- Dec -2003 279812 18- Nov -2003 279813 18- Nov -2003 280217 25- Nov -2003 280392 02- Dec -2003 280391 02- Dec -2003 280393 02- Dec -2003 279814 18- Nov -2003 279815 18- Nov -2003 279818 18- Nov -2003 279816 18- Nov -2003 279817 18- Nov -2003 279819 18- Nov -2003 280394 02- Dec -2003 279820 18- Nov -2003 280218 25- Nov -2003 279821 18- Nov -2003 280219 25- Nov -2003 280396 02- Dec -2003 280397 02- Dec -2003 280220 25- Nov -2003 280221 25- Nov -2003 280398 02- Dec -2003 279822 18- Nov -2003 279823 18- Nov -2003 280399 02- Dec -2003 279824 18- Nov -2003 279828 18- Nov -2003 280222 25- Nov -2003 279825 18- Nov -2003 279826 18- Nov -2003 280400 02- Dec -2003 279829 18- Nov -2003 279830 18- Nov -2003 279832 18-Nov -2003 279833 18- Nov -2003 280224 25- Nov -2003 280401 02- Dec -2003 279834 18- Nov -2003 280225 25- Nov -2003 279835 18- Nov -2003 279836 18- Nov -2003 280403 02- Dec -2003 280226 25- Nov -2003 279837 18- Nov -2003 280404 02- Dec -2003 280227 25- Nov -2003 280405 02- Dec -2003 279840 18- Nov -2003 280228 25- Nov -2003 280406 02- Dec -2003 279838 18- Nov -2003 279839 18- Nov -2003 REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REFUND MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS UTILITIES UTILITIES REMITTANCE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES REMITTANCE EQUIPMENT 2,919.65 2,935.72 100.00 100.00 15.00 160.00 15.00 160.00 18,712.80 31,103.49 5,902.95 100.00 100.00 750.00 160.00 580.00 330.00 580.00 140.00 15.00 100.00 500.00 380.00 241.29 2,782.00 663.70 40,848.38 328.90 286.76 97.56 140.00 84.56 370.00 600.00 2,043.12 160.00 7,013.85 100.00 300.00 330.00 1,043.25 321.00 214.00 240.75 445.71 4,226.33 140.00 416.30 54.39 1,396.68 2,836.85 1,495.86 66.07 813.74 719.01 1,296.95 471.67 100.00 11,665.52 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara fah Canada__ j Aliiirg Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 5 Amount FALZONE,JOANNE FAMILY RENTALS FANSOLATO,SUSAN FARRELL,JAN ET FEDEROW,ART FEHRS TROPHY & ENGRAVING FEOR,JOSEPH FERA,FRANK FEREN,KEN FERRAIUOLO,VICTOR FERRANTE,PRISCILLA FERRO,PATRICIA FINKBEINER,LOIS FIRE 2000 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FIRST VANCOUVER FINANCE FISHER,SHIRLEY FISHERS REGALIA FITKIN,RUTH ANN FLEMING,MARTHA FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLOWER,ANGELA FOHR,MARINA FOSTER,ARCHIBALD & FOSTER, MABEL FOUR SEASONS CONST FRANCOTYP POSTALIA TELESET FRANK J ZAMBONI & CO LTD FREEMAN,SHELLY FRETZ,LINDA G & K SERVICES CANADA INC GAGLIARDI,TONY GALES GAS BARS GALLARDI,ASHLEY GALT KNIFE CO LTD GARRATT,TRACY L GATES,WAYNE GAULD NURSERIES LTD GB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES NIAGARA LTD GB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES NIAGARA LTD GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD GIANG PHAM,SARAH GIBSON,DANIELLE GIDNEY,RYAN GIRHNEY,FRANK GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GOFORTH,HANYA GOOLD,GLORIA GORDON,HARVEY GRAFTON UTILITY SUPPLY LTD GRAHAM,JEAN GRASSWORKS LAWN MAINTENANCE GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND GRICE,JANICE GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 280407 02- Dec -2003 280408 02-Dec -2003 279841 18- Nov -2003 279842 18- Nov -2003 279843 18- Nov -2003 279844 18- Nov -2003 279845 18- Nov -2003 279846 18- Nov -2003 279847 18- Nov -2003 280409 02- Dec-2003 280410 02- Dec -2003 279848 18- Nov -2003 279849 18- Nov -2003 279850 18- Nov -2003 279851 18- Nov -2003 280229 25- Nov -2003 280230 25- Nov -2003 279852 18- Nov -2003 280411 02- Dec -2003 279853 18- Nov -2003 279854 18- Nov -2003 280231 25- Nov -2003 280412 02- Dec -2003 279855 18- Nov -2003 279856 18- Nov -2003 280413 02- Dec -2003 280232 25- Nov -2003 279857 18- Nov -2003 280233 25- Nov -2003 280414 02- Dec -2003 280415 02- Dec -2003 280239 25- Nov -2003 280416 02- Dec -2003 280234 25- Nov -2003 279858 18- Nov -2003 280235 25- Nov -2003 280417 02- Dec -2003 279859 18- Nov -2003 280418 02- Dec -2003 279860 18- Nov -2003 280419 02- Dec -2003 280420 02- Dec -2003 280236 25- Nov -2003 279861 18- Nov -2003 280237 25- Nov -2003 280238 25- Nov -2003 279862 18- Nov -2003 280240 25- Nov -2003 279863 18- Nov -2003 280421 02- Dec -2003 280241 25- Nov -2003 279864 18- Nov -2003 279865 18- Nov -2003 279866 18- Nov -2003 280242 25- Nov -2003 280422 02- Dec -2003 280243 25- Nov -2003 279867 18- Nov -2003 279868 18- Nov -2003 MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 15.00 750.00 160.00 160.00 100.00 75.00 160.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 15.00 140.00 140.00 10,000.00 82.71 1,044.57 2,277.06 100.00 52.33 160.00 160.00 506.92 93.15 140.00 160.00 162.00 1,000.00 21,400.00 962.38 15.00 15.00 74.94 20.00 309.50 150.00 278.30 750.00 100.00 4,945.00 394.68 565.11 551.45 14,600.00 160.00 45.00 1,116.92 241.86 192.55 140.00 100.00 1,752.60 140.00 1,337.50 1,086.17 122.32 200.34 73.40 160.00 992.55 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara Fos Canada '0147 AP5200 Page : 6 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount GROUNDLOOP PRODUCTIONS GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GUEYURIEVE,GEORGE GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC HACHEY,DARLENE HAGAN,DAVID HAGEN,MARIE HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED HALLAM,COLLEEN HALLAM,HEATHER HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HANTZIAGELIS,ANTHONY HANTZIAGELIS,LENA HARPER DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON HARRIS BROWN,GLENDA HAVERKAMP,KAYE HEAD,GERALDINE HEART NIAGARA INC HEASLIP,PETER HECO HECZKO,JOSEPHINE HEIN,ERNST HEIN,JANICE HENRY,STEVE HENRY W JOSEPH REALTY CORP LTD HEUSER,JOAN HICKEY,NEAL HILL BOLES LTD HILL BOLES LTD HILTON,JIM HOLMAN,GEOFF HOPKINS,GLEN HOPKINS,JAMES HORAN,GRETA HOUDE,JERRY HUDSON,PATRICIA HUGHES,MARY HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA HUMMELL,HAROLD HUNSBURGER,EVA ICI CANADA INC INTEGRATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL BINDING & LAMINATING SYSTEMS INC IOANNONI,CAROLYNN IORFIDA,RAE IORFIDA,SAM IRWIN,JEANNE ISOKAIT,ROBERT J W IVES ENTERPRISES JACKSON,DAVE JACKSON,GILBERT JACKSON,MAGGIE JAGGER HIMS LIMITED )ANASZEK,LYNDA JANVARY-POOL,PAISLEY JARDINE,DANIEL )ESSOP,JIM JOE BIAMONTE CONTRACTING LTD 279869 18- Nov -2003 279870 18- Nov -2003 280244 25- Nov -2003 280423 02- Dec -2003 280245 25- Nov -2003 280424 02- Dec -2003 280425 02- Dec -2003 280426 02- Dec -2003 279871 18- Nov -2003 279873 18- Nov -2003 279872 18- Nov -2003 280427 02 -Dec -2003 279874 18- Nov -2003 279875 18- Nov -2003 279876 18- Nov -2003 279877 18- Nov -2003 279878 18- Nov -2003 280429 02- Dec -2003 280430 02- Dec -2003 279879 18- Nov -2003 279880 18- Nov -2003 280431 02- Dec -2003 279881 18- Nov -2003 279882 18- Nov -2003 280432 02- Dec -2003 279883 18- Nov -2003 280433 02- Dec -2003 280247 25- Nov -2003 279884 18- Nov -2003 280248 25- Nov -2003 279885 18- Nov -2003 280434 02- Dec -2003 279886 18- Nov -2003 279887 18- Nov -2003 279888 18- Nov -2003 280435 02- Dec -2003 279889 18- Nov -2003 279890 18- Nov -2003 280249 25- Nov -2003 279891 18- Nov -2003 279892 18- Nov -2003 279893 18- Nov -2003 279894 18- Nov -2003 279895 18- Nov -2003 279896 18- Nov -2003 279898 18- Nov -2003 279897 18- Nov -2003 280436 02- Dec -2003 280437 02- Dec -2003 279906 18- Nov -2003 280438 02- Dec -2003 280439 02- Dec -2003 279899 18- Nov -2003 280250 25- Nov -2003 279900 18- Nov -2003 279901 18- Nov -2003 280440 02- Dec -2003 280251 25- Nov -2003 280441 02- Dec -2003 MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES SUPPLIES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND 963.00 2,358.65 1,678.54 750.00 1,844.91 15.00 15.00 15.00 1,925.68 160.00 160.00 40.77 140.00 160.00 4,006.54 140.00 160.00 15.00 50.00 529.54 6,905.00 750.00 160.00 160.00 203.00 5,082.50 15.00 80.49 573.02 668.58 160.00 128.23 160.00 160.00 160.00 45.00 160.00 160.00 385.84 343.00 140.00 88.36 830,606.44 230.05 100.00 160.00 160.00 15.00 15.00 46.62 222.72 15.00 160.00 6,646.89 25.00 100.00 15.00 42.01 750.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara kis Canada JI 11111•TW Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 7 Amount JOE SACCO PRODUCTIONS JOE SALVATORE ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL JONES,BARRIE JONES,ELIZABETH JONES,KAREN JONES,REG KAN DU POOLS LTD KAY,JOHN KEARNS,PHILLIP KEENAN,LIZ KENNEDY,DOROTHY KENNEDY,MARILYN KERANOVICH,DEANNA KERRIO,VINCE KIDD,JOHN KINGSVILLE ESSEX ASSOCIATED BAND KIWANIS CLUB OF STAMFORD INC KNAPMAN,PATRICIA KNM NURSERIES INC KNM NURSERIES INC KOLUK,TERESA KON,ADELE KRONSTEIN,MARK KUIPERS,JANET KWIK MIX MATERIALS LIMITED LAFARGE CANADA INC LANCASTER HOUSE LANG DRYWALL & ACOUSTICS LTD LASLO,TONY LATOPLAST LTD LEBRETON,HAROLD LEE,ANNA LEGAULT,LINDA LEONARD,STEVE LETOURNEAU,JUSTIN LEYLAND,IRENE LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES LTD LINCOLN & WELLAND REGIMENT BAND LOCKHART,ELIZABETH LOCOCO,BRENDA LOCOCO,PHILIP LONG,FRANK LUCIANI,PATRICK LUNDY'S LANE UNITED CHURCH LUPEIN,CECILIA M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY MACCARTHY,GERRY MACDONALD,JOHN MACDONNELL,SHARON MACLEAN,JASON MACVEIGH,ELEANOR MACWHIRTER,RICK MADDIGAN,JANET MADDIGAN,RON MALTBY & ASSOCIATES INC MANCUSO,MARY MANCUSO,SAMUEL MARKARIAN,JIM MARRAMA,ESTELLE 279902 18- Nov -2003 280252 25- Nov -2003 279903 18- Nov -2003 279904 18- Nov -2003 279905 18- Nov -2003 280442 02 -Dec -2003 280254 25- Nov -2003 279907 18- Nov -2003 279908 18- Nov -2003 279909 18- Nov -2003 279910 18- Nov -2003 279911 18- Nov -2003 279912 18- Nov -2003 279913 18- Nov -2003 279914 18-Nov -2003 279915 18- Nov -2003 279916 18- Nov -2003 279917 18- Nov -2003 279918 18- Nov -2003 280255 25- Nov -2003 279919 18- Nov -2003 279920 18- Nov -2003 280443 02 -Dec -2003 280444 02- Dec -2003 279921 18- Nov -2003 280256 25- Nov -2003 280257 25- Nov -2003 280445 02 -Dec -2003 280446 02- Dec -2003 279922 18- Nov -2003 280447 02- Dec -2003 280448 02- Dec -2003 280449 02- Dec -2003 280450 02- Dec -2003 279923 18- Nov -2003 279924 18- Nov -2003 280452 02- Dec -2003 279927 18- Nov -2003 279928 18- Nov -2003 279930 18- Nov -2003 279929 18- Nov -2003 279931 18- Nov -2003 279932 18- Nov -2003 279933 18- Nov -2003 280453 02- Dec -2003 279969 18- Nov -2003 279934 18- Nov -2003 280454 02 -Dec -2003 279935 18- Nov -2003 279936 18- Nov -2003 279937 18- Nov -2003 280260 25- Nov -2003 279938 18- Nov -2003 279939 18- Nov -2003 279940 18- Nov -2003 279941 18- Nov -2003 279942 18- Nov -2003 280455 02- Dec -2003 279943 18-Nov-2003 MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND MATERIALS REFUND REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND EQUIPMENT REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE 267.50 750.00 140.00 160.00 1,500.00 100.00 3,204.65 140.00 160.00 140.00 140.00 160.00 160.00 100.00 140.00 1,200.00 856.00 160.00 535.00 973.70 140.00 333.43 15.00 42.17 895.80 6,988.04 294.25 173.34 15.00 246.33 500.00 2,554.09 15.00 100.00 140.00 140.00 4,520.68 800.00 140.00 160.00 140.00 1,498.00 140.00 75.00 15.00 18,725.00 160.00 204.45 160.00 311.38 140.00 91.99 140.00 160.00 3,251.76 140.00 160.00 1,050.00 140.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name fie Ciiyof Niagafo Falls Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 8 Amount MARSILLO,RITA MARTIN ENGINEERING INC MARTIN ENGINEERING INC MASON,HAROLD MASON,KATHLEEN MATSON,BILL MATSON,HEATHER MATSON,LESLEY MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING MATURI,SYLVANO MAVES,DIANE MAVES,KEVIN MAXTEL WIRELESS INC MAYER,NANCY MAYHEW & ASSOCIATES (BURLINGTON) INC MCALLISTER,PETER MCANDREWS AIR LTD MCBURNEY,PAUL MCCANN,JOHN MCCLURG,ROBERT MCCONNELL,LUCILLE MCDONALD,ANN MCDONALD,ROB MCG PRODUCTIONS LIGHTING & SOUND MCGEAN,WAYNE 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279953 18- Nov -2003 280460 02- Dec -2003 279954 18- Nov -2003 279955 18- Nov -2003 280461 02- Dec -2003 279957 18- Nov -2003 279956 18- Nov -2003 280464 02- Dec -2003 280462 02- Dec -2003 280463 02- Dec -2003 279958 18- Nov -2003 280465 02- Dec -2003 279959 18- Nov -2003 280265 25- Nov -2003 279961 18- Nov -2003 279960 18- Nov -2003 280466 02- Dec -2003 280467 02- Dec -2003 279962 18- Nov -2003 280468 02- Dec -2003 279963 18- Nov -2003 280469 02- Dec -2003 279964 18- Nov -2003 279966 18- Nov -2003 280175 21- Nov -2003 280176 21- Nov -2003 280266 25- Nov -2003 280268 25- Nov -2003 280269 25- Nov -2003 280471 02- Dec -2003 279965 18- Nov -2003 280267 25- Nov -2003 280470 02- Dec -2003 279967 18- Nov -2003 279968 18- Nov -2003 280270 25- Nov -2003 279970 18- Nov -2003 280271 25- Nov -2003 279971 18- Nov -2003 279973 18- Nov -2003 279972 18- Nov -2003 280472 02- Dec -2003 280272 25- Nov -2003 REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND REMITTANCE REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE LEASES AND RENTS REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES 140.00 369.10 106.84 160.00 160.00 160.00 160.00 580.00 2,210.00 15.00 93.00 100.00 966.00 160.00 343.85 160.00 317.79 750.00 100.00 100.00 93.00 160.00 75.00 4,958.38 15.00 15.00 160.00 93.00 160.00 346.91 160.00 140.00 512.38 100.00 140.00 11,529.63 100.00 9,508.73 160.00 9,600.00 6,248.36 1,095.66 342.11 42,570.91 200.00 135.36 1,509.64 1,509.64 1,509.64 200.00 650.00 138.00 2,482.48 763.15 140.00 140.00 140.00 15.00 13,414.02 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara falls Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 9 Amount MORANDIN,MARK MORELLATO,GAIL MORI NURSERIES LIMITED MOROCCO,JOHN MOROCCO,JOYCE MOROCCO,RITA MOROCCO,SHEILA MOUNTAIN PARK CHURCH MTC LEASING INC MUIR,THELMA MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT SALES MUNICIPAL RISK SERVICES LTD MUNICIPAL WORLD INC MURAWSKI,CHESTER MURRAY,ROBERT MY COUNTRY DELICATESSEN NEDCO NEDCO NESS,BARBARA NEW ICE NEW ICE NEWNUT FOODS 0/A TIM HORTONS NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA COLLEGE BROADCASTING DEPARTMENT NIAGARA CREDIT UNION NIAGARA CREDIT UNION NIAGARA CREDIT UNION NIAGARA DISTRICT GIRLS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION NIAGARA ECONOMIC & TOURISM CORPORATION NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 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-2003 280275 25- Nov -2003 280477 02- Dec -2003 280478 02- Dec -2003 279987 18- Nov -2003 279988 18- Nov -2003 279989 18- Nov -2003 280277 25- Nov -2003 280480 02- Dec -2003 280278 25- Nov -2003 280279 25- Nov -2003 279996 18- Nov -2003 280284 25- Nov -2003 280484 02- Dec -2003 280485 02- Dec -2003 279990 18- Nov -2003 279991 18- Nov -2003 279992 18- Nov -2003 279993 18- Nov -2003 280281 25- Nov -2003 280482 02- Dec -2003 280483 02- Dec -2003 279994 18- Nov -2003 279998 18- Nov -2003 279997 18- Nov -2003 280285 25- Nov -2003 280486 02- Dec-2003 279999 18- Nov -2003 280000 18- Nov -2003 280002 18- Nov -2003 280001 18- Nov -2003 280286 25- Nov -2003 280487 02- Dec -2003 280003 18- Nov -2003 280287 25- Nov -2003 280004 18- Nov -2003 280488 02- Dec -2003 280005 18- Nov -2003 280489 02- Dec -2003 280006 18- Nov -2003 280288 25- Nov -2003 REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE LEASES AND RENTS REMITTANCE EQUIPMENT REMITTANCE MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE DONATION MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE UTILITIES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE UTILITIES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS MATERIALS GRANT REMITTANCE REFUND 1,050.00 160.00 1,011.15 97.66 100.00 380.00 75.00 100.00 277.87 140.00 3,450.00 46.95 575.40 15.00 100.00 101.54 5.57 138.00 100.00 194.81 491.29 50.00 557.48 500.00 13,679.00 13,679.00 13,579.00 165.00 1,070.00 1,745.17 1,745.17 3,284.63 1,745.17 30,083.37 910.00 2,925.47 2,648.14 3,888.30 9,357.76 93,839.20 300.00 75.00 80,416.63 1,595.57 1,635.00 395.75 1,294.84 75.00 75.00 75.00 40.18 1,955.00 3,565.00 588.50 381.23 3,584.32 150,000.00 100.00 750.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara falls Canada.__ /% Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 10 Amount NIAGARA.COM NIAGARA.COM NICHOLSON,ROB NIEMCYK,EWELINA NIEMI,ANNETTE NIEUWESTEEG,ED NORJOHN LTD NORM'S VACUUM O'FLYNN,JOHN OATLEY,EUGENE OFLYNN,GUDRUN OGRYZLO,DAVID& OGRYZLO, LAURIE OLDTIMERS' HOCKEY CHALLENGE OLSEN,LILLY OMERS ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC OPTIMIST CLUB OPTIMIST CLUB OREILLY,TERRY ORR,JUDY ORTNER,KURT OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITES INC PARENT,ELIZABETH PARKER,HENRY PARKER,SHEILA PARKSMART PATERSON,DAVID PATTERSON,LYNDA PAUCO,ANNA PAULA BERKETO PEACEFULL,IAN PEAK PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS PECK,DOUG PECK,FRED PENINSULA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC PENINSULA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PERRI,PASQUALE PERRIER,TONY -LYNN PETURA,MARY PHILIPS ENGINEERING PHILIPS ENGINEERING PHILLIPS,ANNE CATHERINE PICCA,ANNA PICCA,VITO PIETRANGELO,NICK PIETRANGELO,VICTOR PIRKO,ARLENE PIRKO,CHARLES PIRKO,KATHLEEN PITUL,GEORGE PITUL,SUSIE PORTAGE BAKERY LIMITED 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18- Nov -2003 280032 18- Nov -2003 280296 25- Nov -2003 280033 18- Nov -2003 280034 18- Nov -2003 280035 18- Nov -2003 280036 18- Nov -2003 280037 18- Nov -2003 280038 18- Nov -2003 280502 02- Dec -2003 280039 18- Nov -2003 280041 18- Nov -2003 280040 18- Nov -2003 280042 18- Nov -2003 280043 18- Nov -2003 280044 18- Nov -2003 CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES EQUIPMENT REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE LEASES AND RENTS ADMINISTRATIVE DONATION REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE 42.75 42.75 100.00 140.00 140.00 100.00 48,526.26 586.50 1,481.78 140.00 160.00 197.00 267.50 160.00 99,973.80 2,140.00 250.00 250.00 100.00 100.00 1,050.00 1,605.00 160.00 140.00 160.00 5,606.25 160.00 140.00 140.00 7,045.36 42.85 12,348.01 100.00 100.00 806.55 104.33 210.79 100.00 75.00 160.00 1,566.03 4,794.15 160.00 140.00 160.00 100.00 100.00 160.00 140.00 160.00 160.00 160.00 500.00 160.00 140.00 140.00 74.00 1,681.40 580.00 • CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name the City of Niagara Falls Canada ill Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 11 PROFESSIONAL CARPET SYSTEMS PROJECT SHARE PROVINCIAL LANDSCAPING PUMP IT UP CONCRETE RAISING PURE WATER PURE WATER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUTNEY,KIM PUTTICK,NORMAN QUARANTA VINCENT RACEY,SANDY RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RADICE,MARGEURITA RANDY HILES - CNE RANDY HILES - CNE RANDY HILES - CNE RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC RAVENDA,TONY RCI CONSULTING RCI CONSULTING RCI CONSULTING RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL REED,ROSE RENTOKIL INITIAL CANADA LIMITED RESQTECH SYSTEMS INC RICHARD,MARY RIDGEMOUNT QUARRIES LIMITED ROBBINS,ADALINE ROBBINS,JANE ROBERT LAND ACADEMY ROBERTSON,BRIAN ROBINSON,DON ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED RODGERS,GARY ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROONEY,BARBARA ROSBERG STORES LTD ROSE,MAUREEN ROSS,PHILIP ROTELLA,MARY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 51 ROZON,BARBARA ROZON,DENVER RUBERTO,JEAN RUDDELL,LINDA SAFETY EXPRESS LTD SALCI,TED SANDULEAC,SHIRLEY SAVOY,ROY SAVRIGA,KATHY SAWYER,MELINDA SCERBO,SUSAN SCHUG,BARBARA 280504 02- Dec -2003 280045 18- Nov -2003 280297 25- Nov -2003 280046 18- Nov -2003 280298 25- Nov -2003 280505 02 -Dec -2003 280047 18- Nov -2003 280299 25- Nov -2003 280506 02 -Dec -2003 280048 18- Nov -2003 280049 18- Nov -2003 280050 18- Nov -2003 280051 18- Nov -2003 280052 18- Nov -2003 280300 25- Nov -2003 280053 18- Nov -2003 280054 18- Nov -2003 280301 25- Nov -2003 280507 02 -Dec -2003 280302 25- Nov -2003 280303 25- Nov -2003 280056 18- Nov -2003 280305 25- Nov -2003 280509 02- Dec -2003 280055 18- Nov -2003 280304 25- Nov -2003 280508 02 -Dec -2003 280057 18- Nov -2003 280058 18- Nov -2003 280059 18- Nov -2003 280060 18- Nov -2003 280309 25- Nov -2003 280061 18- Nov -2003 280511 02- Dec -2003 280063 18- Nov -2003 280062 18- Nov -2003 280064 18- Nov -2003 280065 18- Nov -2003 280512 02- Dec -2003 280066 18- Nov -2003 280310 25- Nov -2003 280067 18- Nov -2003 280068 18- Nov -2003 280069 18- Nov -2003 280513 02- Dec -2003 280070 18- Nov -2003 280311 25- Nov -2003 280071 18- Nov -2003 280072 18- Nov -2003 280514 02- Dec -2003 280073 18- Nov -2003 280515 02 -Dec -2003 280074 18- Nov -2003 280075 18- Nov -2003 280516 02 -Dec -2003 280076 18- Nov -2003 280077 18- Nov -2003 280078 18- Nov -2003 280080 18- Nov -2003 MATERIALS GRANT CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE UTILITIES UTILITIES REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE Amount 148.30 7,916.63 6,887.59 17,976.00 139.50 36.00 59.51 87.97 85.92 140.00 100.00 100.00 160.00 537.00 1,128.09 140.00 561.75 468.25 561.75 1,042,148.37 101.63 10,252.27 7,762.34 1,841.18 128,643.47 167,000.04 134,794.94 370.00 404.07 3,881.25 140.00 148.50 160.00 15.00 300.00 80.49 160.00 1,086.65 45.00 247.69 85.56 140.00 3,125.03 140.00 45.00 140.00 63.00 160.00 160.00 15.00 160.00 109.02 200.00 370.00 100.00 160.00 140.00 75.00 160.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara falls Coat_ j AP5200 Page : 12 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount SCORDINO,AL SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTT,CORRINE SCOTT,GLORIA -JEAN SCOTT,JOANNE SECCO,BERNADETTE SEITI,DAVE SEKULIC,MARY SERIANNI CONSTRUCTION LTD SHADOW GRAPHIC SHARPE,CARRIE SHARPE,JOHN SHARPE,LESLEY SHRINER'S CREEK COOPERATIVE HOMES INC SHWEDYK,DOLORES SICO INC SICO INC SIECK,WILLIAM SIMPLEX GRINNELL SKELDING,JOAN SLEE,CATHY SLOAN,PETER SMEATON,BILL SMITH,ERNEST SMITH,MAUREEN SMITH,ROSE SMITH,SPENCER SOMMISE,ANGELA SOUTHWEST BINDING SYSTEMS LTD SPARKMAN,MARION SPENCER - BOGAR,THERESA SPREITZER,ARLENE ST ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH ST ANN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX HALL ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH ST MARY'S UKRANIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST MICHAEL SECONDARY SCHOOL ST PATRICK'S CHURCH ST PAUL HIGH SCHOOL STAPLETON,TARA STEENBURG,BONNIE STEVENSON,JOHN STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC STOKES INTERNATIONAL SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUPERIOR PROPANE INC SUPERPAGES SURLA,AMY SZATKOWSKI,RYSZARD TALARICO,JOE TALK WIRELESS INC TAYLOR,ALEX TAYLOR,BARBARA TAYLOR,JANET TAYLOR,TONY 280517 02-Dec-2603 280081 18- Nov -2003 280312 25-Nov -2003 280313 25- Nov -2003 280082 18- Nov -2003 280083 18- Nov -2003 280518 02- Dec -2003 280084 18- Nov -2003 280085 18- Nov -2003 280086 18- Nov -2003 280519 02- Dec -2003 280520 02- Dec -2003 280087 18- Nov -2003 280088 18- Nov -2003 280089 18- Nov -2003 280090 18- Nov -2003 280091 18- Nov -2003 280092 18- Nov -2003 280521 02- Dec -2003 280522 02- Dec -2003 280523 02- Dec -2003 280093 18- Nov -2003 280094 18- Nov -2003 280095 18- Nov -2003 280096 18- Nov -2003 280097 18- Nov -2003 280098 18- Nov -2003 280099 18- Nov -2003 280100 18- Nov -2003 280101 18- Nov -2003 280316 25- Nov -2003 280102 18- Nov -2003 280103 18- Nov -2003 280104 18-Nov -2003 280105 18- Nov -2003 280524 02- Dec -2003 280109 18- Nov -2003 280110 18- Nov -2003 280111 18- Nov -2003 280112 18- Nov -2003 280113 18- Nov -2003 280114 18- Nov -2003 280106 18- Nov -2003 280107 18- Nov -2003 280108 18- Nov -2003 280525 02- Dec -2003 280526 02- Dec -2003 280115 18- Nov -2003 280318 25- Nov -2003 280117 18- Nov -2003 280528 02- Dec -2003 280529 02- Dec -2003 280530 02- Dec -2003 280118 18- Nov -2003 280119 18- Nov -2003 280531 02- Dec -2003 280532 02- Dec -2003 280120 18- Nov -2003 280319 25- Nov -2003 REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE LEASES AND RENTS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE REFUND 100.00 2,525.20 155,554.33 552.00 140.00 140.00 15.00 25.00 140.00 160.00 16,572.90 2,960.10 140.00 160.00 160.00 75.00 140.00 124.02 425.92 15.00 272.85 160.00 75.00 750.00 100.00 160.00 140.00 160.00 64.39 140.00 205.18 190.00 160.00 160.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 75.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 160.00 160.00 140.00 34,226.79 194.12 218,835.44 1,597.73 25.88 64.20 750.00 20.00 100.00 598.00 15.00 15.00 140.00 100.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name the Cilyof Niagara fads Canada J Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 13 TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC TERRYBERRY,LEONA TESKEY,BERNADETTE THE BANFF ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS THE CAMERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REVIEW THE REVIEW THE SALVATION ARMY EVENTIDE HOME THE SALVATION ARMY ST CATHARINES CITADEL BAND THE SENIORS REVIEW THE STANDARD THE TRIBUNE THE UNIFORM GROUP INC THE V&S ENGINEERING GROUP LTD THISTLE,JOHN THISTLEWAITE,HARRY THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS THOMPSON,TRAVIS THOMSON,WAYNE TOMIC,MARJORIA TONG,SI -KI TORONTO SIGNALS BAND TORONTO STAMP INC TOTH,ALEXAN DRA TOTHFALUSE,JOSEPH TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS TOWN OF NIAGARA ON THE LAKE TOWNSEND'S AMUSEMENTS TRI CITY CURB CUTTING INC TROW CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD TYNDALL,MARION UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UNITED WAY UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY VACCA,MARIA VAIL,TIM VALERI,LOUIE VALLEY BLADES LIMITED VAN ALSTINE,DON VAN ALSTINE,SALLY VANDERBERG,J VANDERWEYDEN,PAULA VANHELSDINGEN,CATHARINE VANHELSDING EN, FRANCES VANHELSDINGEN,WILLIAM VERNON DIRECTORIES VILLAMIL,BERNIE VINELAND QUARRIES 280320 25- Nov -2003 280533 02- Dec -2003 280321 25- Nov -2003 280534 02- Dec -2003 280122 18- Nov -2003 280535 02- Dec -2003 280123 18- Nov -2003 280322 25- Nov -2003 280125 18- Nov -2003 280323 25- Nov -2003 280536 02- Dec -2003 280306 25- Nov -2003 280307 25- Nov -2003 280308 25- Nov -2003 280510 02- Dec -2003 280126 18- Nov -2003 280324 25- Nov -2003 280127 18- Nov -2003 280128 18- Nov -2003 280314 25- Nov -2003 280325 25- Nov -2003 280326 25- Nov -2003 280537 02- Dec -2003 280129 18- Nov -2003 280130 18- Nov -2003 280539 02- Dec -2003 280538 02- Dec -2003 280131 18- Nov -2003 280132 18- Nov -2003 280540 02- Dec -2003 280327 25- Nov -2003 280133 18- Nov -2003 280541 02- Dec -2003 280134 18- Nov -2003 280135 18- Nov -2003 280136 18- Nov -2003 280137 18- Nov -2003 280139 18- Nov -2003 280140 18- Nov -2003 280329 25- Nov -2003 280542 02- Dec -2003 280543 02 -Dec -2003 280331 25- Nov -2003 280330 25- Nov -2003 280141 18- Nov -2003 280142 18- Nov -2003 280333 25- Nov -2003 280143 18- Nov -2003 280144 18- Nov -2003 280145 18- Nov -2003 280146 18- Nov -2003 280334 25- Nov -2003 280147 18- Nov -2003 280149 18- Nov -2003 280148 18- Nov -2003 280150 18- Nov -2003 280151 18- Nov -2003 280544 02 -Dec -2003 280335 25- Nov -2003 CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REFUND REMITTANCE SUPPLIES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS Amount 310.46 110.36 1,932.00 34,557.20 160.00 15.00 245.03 476.10 664.54 1,325.74 2,564.46 924,064.47 535,393.81 6,152.50 4,783.98 9,173.46 408.84 75.00 300.00 401.25 280.88 76.40 1,872.66 12,537.59 160.00 1,216.83 404.46 160.00 200.00 15.00 100.00 1,600.00 32.71 50.00 160.00 1,667.48 13,548.35 2,142.00 1,000.00 840.03 1,511.38 15.00 16.62 1,412.00 1,110.46 160.00 63.05 140.00 2,651.90 140.00 160.00 39.43 160.00 160.00 140.00 160.00 6,253.70 100.00 1,644.91 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name the City of Niagara falls Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page : 14 Amount VIPARI,ANTONIETTE VISENTIN,GLORIA VOLPATTI,SELINA VORMITAG,FAY W & T ENGINEERING LTD WILLIAM W. K. WONG WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD WALTON,UNDA WANCHA,JACKQUILENE WARD,BRUCE WARNER,BILL WATT,DAVID WEAVER,DIANE WEAVER,SANDRA WEBSTER,SHELLIE WESTBURNE /RUDDY WESTLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL WHALEN,RICHARD WHAT'S UP KIDS MAGAZINE LTD WILLOUGHBY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION WILSON,LYNNE WING,JANICE WINGER,TERRI WOLF,SANDRA WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WSIB WSIB WYLIE,BRENDA YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR YEATES,VALARIE YMCA YMCA ZAVERUCHA,EVA 280152 18- Nov -2603 280153 18- Nov -2003 280154 18- Nov -2003 280155 18- Nov -2003 280547 02- Dec -2003 280336 25- Nov -2003 280156 18- Nov -2003 280157 18- Nov -2003 280158 18- Nov -2003 280159 18- Nov -2003 280545 02- Dec -2003 280160 18- Nov -2003 280161 18- Nov -2003 280162 18- Nov -2003 280337 25- Nov -2003 280163 18- Nov -2003 280546 02- Dec -2003 280164 18- Nov -2003 280165 18- Nov -2003 280166 18- Nov -2003 280168 18- Nov -2003 280167 18- Nov -2003 280169 18- Nov -2003 280170 18- Nov -2003 280338 25- Nov -2003 280171 18- Nov -2003 280339 25- Nov -2003 280549 02- Dec -2003 280550 02- Dec -2003 280172 18- Nov -2003 280173 18- Nov -2003 280340 25- Nov -2003 280174 18- Nov -2003 REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE GRANT MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE GRANT REMITTANCE REMITTANCE Total: 160.00 370.00 100.00 140.00 577.80 1,981.43 140.00 160.00 100.00 500.00 187.06 140.00 160.00 160.00 830.39 400.00 15.00 529.65 75.00 140.00 100.00 65.00 160.00 2,083.37 12,940.99 11,868.13 14,535.48 422.67 589.04 140.00 7,500.00 631.59 50.00 5,979,760.96 The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department F- 2003 -56 Finance Kenneth E. Burden 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 -2016 E -mail: kburden @city.niagarafalls.on.ca. December 8, 2003 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of City Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Director Re: F- 2003 -56 - General Insurance Report RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Council approve the 2004 Comprehensive Insurance Program from Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. at an annual premium of $678,469 (2003 - $684,315), plus applicable taxes. 2. That Council direct staff to undertake a review of the City's Risk Management practices in conjunction with Frank Cowan Company Limited. 3. That Council refer to the 2004 Budget, the process of funding a new reserve fund for insurance claim payments. BACKGROUND: The City's comprehensive insurance program is reviewed annually for the purpose of updating and revising the type and amount of insurance. The cost analysis schedule compares the annual premiums for 2004 and 2003 and shows a decrease of approximately 1% or $5,846. (Refer to Appendix I.) The annual review showed several reasons why the annual premium has decreased. 1) Through Council's direction, staff has implemented a risk management program to improve the City's experience with liability claims. The most recent claims data reports a decrease in the claims received during the past year. Although many factors influenced the number of claims, Frank Cowan Company has advised Staff that the annual premium reflects the City's risk management practices. However, the annual premium is based on the City's five -year experience for liability claims. The impact of claims from previous years has caused the 2004 premiums to remain high. Staff recommends that a review of the City's Risk Management practices in conjunction with Frank Cowan Company. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - F- 2003 -56 2) Frank Cowan Company has advised staff that the costs for insurance have increased due to the changes in the insurance marketplace. Insurance providers are still working through the unprecedented claims arising out of past events and have significantly adjusted their costing of insurance policies. The insurance marketplace has also been impacted by the shifting of responsibilities of government services. The downloading of services from provincial to regional and local municipal levels of government has caused a shifting of liability. Increased insurance responsibilities and the associated costs for liability claims, have caused some insurance providers to withdraw their exposure in the insurance marketplace for municipalities. Although these significant changes have an impact on the City's premium, Frank Cowan Company advised that once the marketplace has adjusted, the City's premium should reduce. 3) Staff requested from Frank Cowan Company a comparative analysis of changing the insurance deductible on the City's policy to a higher amount (from $10,000 up to $25,000 or $50,000). Frank Cowan Company advised that the increased deductible would result in savings of $114,993 to the municipality. Through Staff's discussion with Frank Cowan Company, it was determined that the City would require a substantial reserve fund in order to offset the increased liability of the City for the higher deductible. Staff recommends that the deductible be increased and that the process of funding a new reserve fund be included in the 2004 Budget. The City of Niagara Falls comprehensive insurance program has not been changed. Staff recommends that the City maintain the existing insurance policies as they provide the necessary protection. Recommended by: 011‘-r-L K.E. Burden Director of Finance Approved by: issOek, T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer COST ANALYSIS APPENDIX I EXPIRING RENEWAL PROGRAM PROGRAM 2003 -2004 TERM 2004 -2005 TERM PART A CASUALTY MUNICIPAL LIABILITY $404,910 381,823 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS 41,982 39,971 NON -OWNED AUTOMOBILE 333 333 FOLLOW FORM EXCESS LIABILITY 17,500 24,319 ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY 42,400 45,277 COMPREHENSIVE CRIME 3,993 3,993 COUNCILLORS' ACCIDENT 806 806 FIREFIGHTERS' ACCIDENT 4,800 4,800 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 1,170 1,170 LEGAL EXPENSE 5,738 5,738 GENERAL LIABILITY (RECREATION AFFILIATES) 11,800 13,569 NON -OWNED AUTOMOBILE (RECREATION AFFILIATES) 100 100 PART ° pRopERTy PROPERTY /DATA PROCESSING BOILER AND MACHINERY PART Cz- AUTOMOBILE OWNED AUTOMOBILE GARAGE AUTOMOBILE EXCESS AUTOMOBILE (OWNED AND GARAGE) ANNUAL PREMIUM 58,732 59,822 5,000 5,375 82,120 1,841 1,090 87,699 2,116 1,558 $684,315 678,469 PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES The City of Niagara Falls I can(Lkii Corporate Services Department L- 2003 -73 Legal Services 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) 371-2892 E -mail: rkallio @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: L- 2003 -73 Laneway Closing and Conveyance to Abutting Owners Rear of May Avenue Our File No. 2002 -155 RECOMMENDATION: R. 0. Kallio City Solicitor That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close the laneway between May Avenue and Buttrey Street being part of Plan 997, PIN 64269 -0344 (subject land). A copy of the subject land is shown hatched on Schedule "A" attached to this report. BACKGROUND: Staff received requests from various abutting owners to permanently close the laneway and convey same to the abutting owners. The subject land is a laneway which is "L" shaped and approximately 16 feet in width and 240 feet in length. The subject land is located at the rear of homes fronting May Avenue, Terrace Avenue and Buttrey Street. Permanently closing and disposing of the subject land will relieve the City of all maintenance, plowing and potential liability. It should be noted that presently the subject land only serves the abutting owners. The abutting owners agree to pay for any and all costs associated with the transfer of the subject land. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - L- 2003 -73 Staff has no objections to permanently closing and conveying the subject land and recommends that the subject land be permanently closed and offered for sale to the abutting owners. A subsequent report, dealing with the sale of the subject lands, will be presented for Council's consideration once the road is permanently closed. ay Kallio City Solicitor Approved by: avizai T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services MM/lb Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer (PL- 1.4.v••944f---1' j7,LA - ."........ .cx V. 1' ../ \ qt•`"- ' 75: -_.....t: -'.. ...*.Aci ..Cs, ...........- .-"" --.". ...r.., ....< • , . .,,\ IP •••.%. .. •C--:—..;':,, - .../. 01X1, 0 ->.......- ...-- .0; tr. V4•--- - f,..:-...-_,„.... cri. .*.." ..c.....--- • r"" ' --- _. .,...1-,....-- ... __Ap estrre C Pt. ". '..... I ro,..7l 1-.7.47e:(7/../..., I ,r i yr ......4 1 • 1 Ve. 165 rl 641,, a .., V -)--**-:----- V-. - - ts \k,.. . . 1 v..;:. • I Co" ..4"C: .1E,C.t it-Iii.W: . .-m•r. em.", .A.s:,•vr.. : i '‘...• '• Q 1.e4 " 11 67 e.5 6 ' • -.. ' 4.-1V 1 4a - i wc.c. 5 - i .tk4 • "Z. ' P elt.s• The City of I Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department L- 2003 -55 Legal Services 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) 371 -2892 E -mail: rkallio @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: L- 2003 -55 Permanently Close Unopened Road Allowance Between Township Lots 8 and 9; Township Lots 13 and 14; and Township Lots 27 and 28 on 59R -9954 Our File No.: 2003 -232 RECOMMENDATION: R. 0. Kallio City Solicitor That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close part of the unopened road allowance between Township Lots 7 and 8; Lots 13 and 14; and Lots 27 and 28 on Reference Plan 59R -9954, being north of Mountain Road and south -west of Queen Elizabeth Way, (the "subject land "), shown hatched on Schedule "A ", attached to this report (PIN 64267 - 0073). BACKGROUND: 1338373 Ontario Limited is the owner of Parts 6, 7, 8 and 1405382 Ontario Limited is the owner of Parts 9, 10 and 11, on Reference Plan 59R -9954, shown in heavy outline on Schedule "A" attached. Antonio Roberto is the President of both corporations. Between these two parcels of land there is an unopened road allowance which is the subject land. Mr. Roberto is attempting to finalize overall plans for the development of a winery. Mr. Roberto is concerned that if the road allowance should ever be opened it would substantially interfere with his plans. Accordingly, Mr. Roberto has expressed an interest in permanently closing and purchasing the subject land, so as to complete the land assembly and incorporate the subject land as part of the winery. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - L- 2003 -55 A small portion of the subject land, being the north side of the road allowance only, abuts 1405382 Ontario Limited's lands to the east. Mr. Roberto has expressed an interest in obtaining this portion as well. Staff will approach the owner west of the remnant parcel to ensure that it does not have any objections with permanently closing this portion of the road allowance and further conveying same. Staff, The Regional Municipality of Niagara, the Ministry of Transportation and the Niagara Escarpment Commission did not have any objections to the request to permanently close the road allowance. A subsequent report dealing with the sale of the subject lands will be presented for Council's consideration, once the subject portion of the road is permanently closed. Prepa , -d by: Mary Law R Ray K. lio City Solicitor Approved by: Adtyie T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services MM /lb Respectfully submitted: ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer The City of Niagara Falls Can%Iggi Corporate Services Department L- 2003 -74 Legal Services 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) 371 -2892 E -mail: rkallio @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: L- 2003 -74 Beaver Valley Extension One Phase 1 Subdivision Transfer of Lot 21 Our File No. 1999 -298 RECOMMENDATION: R. O. Kaliio City Solicitor 1. That a Transfer/Deed of Land, in favour of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for Lot 21 Plan 59M -274, from Beaver Valley Realty Ltd., for nominal consideration, for permanent emergency access, be accepted. Lot 21 is shown on an excerpt of a Plan attached as Schedule "A ". 2. That The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls execute a Letter of Intent wherein the City agrees to transfer Lot 21 Plan 59M -274 back to Beaver Valley Realty Ltd, its successor(s) or assign(s), for nominal consideration, should the City no longer require the lot for emergency access. A copy of the Letter of Intent from Brandon Boone, dated December 5, 2003 is attached as Schedule `B ". BACKGROUND: Beaver Valley Extension One - Phase One Subdivision was registered on February 9, 2000. One of the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval consisted of Beaver Valley Realty Ltd. granting an easement for temporary emergency access to The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. This grant of easement was acquired by the City over Lot 21 Plan 59M -274. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development December 8, 2003 - 2 - L- 2003 -74 Green Avenue Extension to the east of the neighbourhood area, now known as Ascot Woods Extension, was proposed as a secondary access but is now no longer required as such, thus making it necessary for the temporary emergency access over Lot 21, Plan 59M -274, to become permanent. To facilitate this conversion, Beaver Valley Realty Ltd. has provided the City with a Transfer/Deed of Land for Lot 21, Plan 59M -274, for nominal consideration, so as to establish a permanent emergency access. Beaver Valley Realty Ltd., has requested that should the City no longer require Lot 21, Plan 59M- 274, for emergency access, that The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls transfer Lot 21, Plan 59M -274 back to Beaver Valley Realty Ltd., its successor(s) or assign(s), for nominal consideration. Prepared by: ///tivi ry i orrone Law Jerk City Solicitor Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: MM /lb John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer 12/05/2003 10:56 FAX 19056885725 DANIEL PARTNERS DANIEL, BLACK, HILL, TIIDUS, DeLORENZO, SHEDDEN, DONOHUE 8z SHEPPARD LLP Barristers et' Soliclrors The Dominion Building, 39 Queen Sr.., St. Catharines, Ontario Telephone: 905 6138-94'11 Fax: 905 688 -5147 December 5, 2003 BY FACSIM LE TRANSMISSION City of Niagara Falls Corporate Services Department Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Mary Morrone Dear Sirs: Re: Beaver Valley Subdivision, Phase II Your File Number 2002 -523 Our File Number 34687 - RBB 2002 Mailing Address: P.O. kw N0.44022 Sr.. Catminet. Ontario Canada L2R 7P= eet REMY O TO: BRANDON 5 BOON Meet One 905.688.1 IZS Exc. 324 Toll Free 1-800263.36 Direct Fit 905�6BR -572 Ema14 boon b1 ibgaraiaw.alo.- This will confirm that Beaver Valley Realty Ltd. will be transferring title to Lot 21, Phase I, to the City of Niagara Falls, at this time, for no consideration, on the basis that, if and when the City no longer requires the lot for emergency access, the City will transfer title to the lot back to Beaver Valley Realty Ltd., its successor(s) or assign(s) for no consideration. Please signify your acceptance of these terms by signing below. Thank you. 12/05/2003 10:56 FAX 19056885725 DANIEL PARTNERS Yours very truly, DANIEL, BLACK, HILL, T DUS, DeLORENZO, SHEDDEN, DONOHUa HEPPARD LLP Per: (Brandon M. Boone) BMB We accept these terms. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Per: Name: Title: Name: Title: (I(We have authority to bind the corporation.) c. c. Beaver Valley Realty Ltd. Attention: Messrs. Marcel Dionne & Ron Zimmerman Z003 The City of I Niagara Falls 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: munwks @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION December 8, 2003 RE: MW- 2003 -201 Tender #20 -2003 New Equipment Purchase Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2003-201 It is recommended that Toromont Industries Ltd., St. Catharines, be awarded the tender for purchase of one (1) Latest Model 2 -Wheel Drive Rubber Tire Loader/Backhoe with Bucket & Extend -A -Hoe in the amount of $79,548.95 including taxes and trade -in allowance. BACKGROUND Tenders were opened by the Tender Opening Committee on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 with the City Clerk in attendance. Staff recommends that the tender for a Loader Backhoe be awarded to the lowest bidder, Toromont Industries Ltd., in accordance with the attached Tender Summary. The successful bidder and their vehicle meet the specifications as outlined in tender documents. Water Department Backhoe #206 is a 1989 John Deere 310 which would require extensive, costly repairs to remain in our fleet. Therefore, it is being traded toward the purchase of the new Loader/Backhoe. Sufficient funds are available in this year's budget to cover the purchase of this vehicle. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & By -Laws December 8, 2003 -2- MW- 2003 -201 Council's approval of the recommendation and information contained in this report would be appreciated. Prepaj; . by: ch Hummell Operations Superintendent Recommended by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works /gkf attach. h:\reports\M W- 2003 -201 new equipment purchase.wpd Respectfully submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer December 8, 2003 -3- TENDER #20 -2003 NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TENDER SUMMARY Total Tendered Price Including All Taxes MW- 2003 -201 Company Option A One (1) Only Manufacturer's Latest Model 2 -Wheel Drive Rubber Tire Loader /Backhoe with Bucket & Extend -A -Hoe Fully Operational & Mounted Option B One (1) Only Manufacturer's Latest Model 2 -Wheel Drive Rubber Tire Loader/Backhoe with Bucket & Extend -A -Hoe Fully Operational & Mounted with Trade -In Allowance for a 1989 John Deere 310C Extend -A -Hoe Dan Greer Enterprises 146 Hwy #20 South Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2T7 $111,642.00 $97,842.00 Greenline Equipment 2906 South Grimsby Rd #8 Smithville, ON LOR 2A0 NO BID NO BID Hertz Canada Limited 278 St. Paul Street West St. Catharines, ON L2S 2E7 NO BID NO BID On -Trac Equipment Services 760 South Service Road Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5M6 $93,438.65 $81,938.65 Strongco Equipment 1640 Enterprise Road Mississauga, ON L4W 4L4 $102,310.90 $90,810.90 Toromont Industries Ltd. 5 Neilson Street St. Catharines, ON L2M 5V9 $94,498.95 The City of I Niagara Falls 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: munwks @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship, Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls Members: December 8, 2003 Re: MW- 2003 -203 Commissionaires Contract Extension 2004 City Hall Security RECOMMENDATION: Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2003-203 That Council approves the one year extension to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Hamilton). The 2004 contract includes a 14.3% increase from their 2001 contract rates. REPORT: The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Hamilton) provides security staff for after hours and Council meetings at City Hall. The present hourly rate for the security staff is $8.00 per hour plus a 24% administration rate of $1.92 for a total hourly rate of $9.92. The proposed new rate for 2004 is $9.00 per hour plus a 26% administration fee of $2.34 for a total hourly rate of $11.34. This rate is comparable to contractor rates that range from $10.58 per hour to $17.00per hour . The new 2004 rate includes a 4.0% annual increase to the security staff hourly rate from their 2001 hourly rate. The present security staff has not had a pay increase for three years. The Corps had advised that the 2% increase in the administrative fee (a 8.3 % cost increase) is due to increased insurance and recruitment cost. 2001 - 2003 Rates Commissionaire City Hall Regular Rate Overtime Rate Stat Holiday Worked Stat Holiday Not Worked Commissionaire $8.00 $12.00 $20.00 $8.00 Admin.Fee 24% $1.92 $2.88 $4.80 $1.92 Billing Rate $9.92 $14.88 $24.80 $9.92 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Buildings & By -law December 8, 2003 Proposed 2004 Rates -2 - MW- 2003 -203 Commissionaire City Hall Regular Rate Overtime Rate Stat Holiday Worked Stat Holiday Not Worked Commissionaire $9.00 $13.50 $22.50 $9.00 Admin.Fee 26% $2.34 $3.51 $5.85 $2.34 Billing Rate $11.34 $17.01 $28.35 $11.34 Council's favourable consideration with the above recommendation would be appreciated. Prepared by: bsi Tom Mussari Manager of Building Services Approved by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works Respectfully Submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer S:\REPORTS\2003 Reports\MW- 2003- 203.Commissioners 2004 Contract Renewal wpd.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Buildings & By -law The City of I Niagara Falls 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: munwks @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship, Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls Members: December 8, 2003 Re: MW- 2003 -204 Commissionaires Contract Extension 2004 Parking Control Services RECOMMENDATION: Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2003-204 That Council approves a one year extension to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Hamilton) contract for the supply of Parking Control services. The 2004 extension includes an average 9.66% increase from their 2001 contract rates. REPORT: In 2000, the Request for Proposal process was initiated, whereby, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was the successful bidders. Council approved a three -year contract with the Hamilton Office of the Corps. Over the past three years, the Hamilton Office has maintained high standards and consistent turn out of the Officers. The Corps also provides customer service training sessions for its Officers and will continue to do so on an ongoing basis. The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires provides parking control services staff as well as crossing guard coordination (Corporal position) staff for the City of Niagara Falls. The present hourly rates for current staff are outlined below. Present staff has not had a pay increase for three years. The Corps has advised that the rise in administrative fees is due to increased insurance and recruitment costs. A comparative chart of billing rates for St. Catharines and Hamilton is also included for Council's reference. 2001 - 2003 Rates - All rates below include a 24% Administration Fee. Canadian Corps Regular Rate Overtime Rate Stat Holiday Worked Stat Holiday Not Worked Warrant Officer (1) $16.12 $24.18 $40.30 $16.12 Corporal (1) $13.64 $20.46 $34.10 $13.64 Parking Control Officer (15) $ 11.78 $17.67 $29.45 $11.78 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Buildings & By -law December 8, 2003 -2 - Proposed 2004 Rates - All rates below include a 26% Administration Fee MW- 2003 -204 Parking Control Staff Regular Rate Overtime Rate Stat Holiday Worked Stat Holiday Not Worked Warrant Officer $17.01 $25.52 $42.53 $17.01 Corporal $15.12 $22.68 $37.80 $15.12 Officer $13.23 $19.85 $33.08 $13.23 Comparative Corp of Commissionaire Rates St.Catharines* Billing Rate Includes 24% Admin. Fee Hamilton 2004 Rates Billing Rate Includes 24% Admin. Fee Niagara Proposed 2004 Rates Billing Rate Includes 26% Admin. Sergeant $15.50 Commander $17.23 Warrant Off. $17.01 Corporal $13.64 Veh. Patrol $14.43 Corporal $15.12 Officer $12.40 Foot Patrol $13.64 Officer $13.23 * St. Catharines rates are 2003 rates, 2004 rates are not available. The estimated total cost increase for 2004 will be an additional $31,500.00 per year for a total of $356,500.00. Council's favourable consideration with the above recommendation would be appreciated. Prepared by: 1K,e",c, Karl Dren Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works Respectfully Submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer S: \TRAFFIC\REPORTS\2003\2003 Council\MW- 2003 -204 Commissioners 2004 Contract Renewal.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Buildings & By -law The City of Niagara Falls Canada Community Services Department R- 2003 -82 Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 8, 2003 Re: R- 2003 -82 - Kalar Road Sports Park - Use Agreement With the Niagara Catholic District School Board and District School Board of Niagara RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Use Agreement with the Niagara Catholic District School Board and the District School Board of Niagara to allow the use of lands adjacent to the Kalar Road Sports Park for soccer field use. BACKGROUND: A short time ago, City Council approved Use Agreements with Niagara Falls Girls Soccer Club and Niagara Falls Hydro for the use of the Kalar Road Sports Park and a small portion of Niagara Falls Hydro lands for the future Home for Girls Soccer. Staff has been working with the School Boards for the past year or so on a use agreement to allow the formal use of the soccer pitches that have been constructed on their lands. There are two (2) intermediate pitches and one (1) senior soccer pitch on the school board lands and these fields have been used for the past two seasons. The use agreement has been signed by each of the School Boards and we are now requesting approval from City Council. A plan is attached highlighting the School Board lands and the relation with the Kalar Road Sports Park property. The initial term of the Use Agreement with the School Boards is for 10 years and will be renewable at the option of all parties for additional 1 year terms. The agreement contains clauses that protect the School Boards in case additional land is needed to accommodate growth of the schools. If such a case occurs, the School Boards must provide the City with 12 months written notice. Irrigation Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & By -Law Services December 8, 2003 - 2 - R- 2003 -82 systems have been installed on the school property pitches by the City and the pitches are maintained by the City during the playing season. The use agreement includes a clause outlining the times during which the City may permit the use of the soccer pitches and a clause relating to insurance coverage including the requirement of comprehensive general liability by all parties. The approval of this agreement will clarify the use and permitting of the School Board soccer pitches for the community and approval of the agreement by City Council would be appreciated. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: fAviv& Adele Kon p(-John MacDonald Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Chief Administrative Officer Attachment BB: /das S: \Council \Council 2003\R- 2003 -82 - Use Agreement with School Boards.wpd AREA `A' School Board Lands District School Board of Niagara and Niagara Catholic District School Board AREA `A -1' Soccer Pitch Area of School Lands AREA ' -B' City of Niagara Falls " Lands = Kalar Road Community Sports Park ` Home For Girls Soccer' AREA `C' Niagara Falls Hydro Lands SCHEDULE ice. PROPERTY PLAN • Niagara Falls The City of Canada Community Services Department R- 2003 -83 Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca December 8, 2003 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R- 2003 -83 - Encroachment and Option Agreement RECOMMENDATION: That the City enter into an Encroachment and Option Agreement with 1546952 Ontario Limited for Parts 3 and 4 of Reference Plan 59R- 12261, Part of Lot 20 Concession 2, City of Niagara Falls. BACKGROUND: The subject property (see attached) is located at the corner of Sodom and Weinbrenner Roads and is adjacent to the Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena. At the time that the corner property was sold, a title search revealed that the back part of the fence was encroaching approximately 10 feet onto City property. The new owners of the property are constructing a condominium development and have requested an encroachment agreement in order to maintain the City property. In their opinion, the additional property is required in order to provide a buffer from the sports complex. The property is 2,203 square feet in size and the appraisal conducted by Regional Appraisals Inc. indicates a market value of $1.78 per square foot. Staff has agreed to enter into an interim encroachment agreement with an option to purchase the property within five (5) years for the appraised value of $3,921. ($1.78 per square foot x 2230 feet). If, however, the applicant does not purchase the property within five (5) years then the encroachment agreement will expire. Recommend- s • : ( Respectfully submitted: eopya, A s el - on John MacDonald Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Chief Administrative Officer AK/das Attachment S:ACouncil \Council 2003 \R - 2003 -83 Encroachment & Option Agreement.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & By -Law Services J I - RECREATION FACILITY LEGEND A Existing Arena B Proposed Ice Pad • C Proposed Practice Ice Pad D Proposed Exterior Washroom Facirdies/Storage E Proposed Splash Pad F Proposed Playground G Proposed Picnic Area H Proposed Skate Park Facility 1 Proposed SIo- pitch Diamonds (350 Foul Lines) J Proposed 1W Slo -pitch Diamonds (350' Foul Lines) K Proposed Parking L Proposed Fenced Dog Run & Packing M Proposed Washroom/Maintenance Building TRAFFIC CALMING LEGEND 1 Proposed Curb Extensions 2 Proposed Raised Crosswalk 3 Proposed Painted Crosswalk AREA OF ENCROACHMENT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PATRICK CUMMINGS MEMORIAL SPORTS COMPLEX MASTER PLAN MKS. 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