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2004/01/19 COMMUNity SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA FIRST MEETING Monday, January 19, 2004 From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B 1) Approval of the 2004 01 12 Community Services Committee Minutes. 2) DEPUTATIONS: STAFF CONTACT: a) Regiol1al Municipality of Niagara - Agricultural Task Force Patrick Robson b) MW-2004-23 - Dorchester Road Environmental Assessment Update Delcan Presenting 3) REPORTS: a) R-2004-05 - Community Centre Report Adele Kon YMCA Capital Campaign Video for the Community Centre - Presented by: Dr. Ian Brown b) MW-2004-09 - Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street - Crossing Guard Review Ed Dujlovic c) MW-2004-16 - Gunning Drive at Mears Crescent - All-Way Stop Review Ed Dujlovic d) MW-2004-17 - Kalar Road North of Thorold Stone Road Speed Limit Review Ed Dujlovic e) R-2004-01 - Actions Stemming From Trails & Bikeway Committee Meetings December 4, 2003 and January 8, 2004 Adele Kon f) R-2004-02 - New Staff Positions Adele Kon g) R-2004-06 - Fund Raising Golf Tournament Adele Kon 4) COMMUNICATION ITEM: a) Ashley DeVries request for sponsorship from The City of Niagara Falls 5) IN-CAMERA ITEM: a) Proposed Exchange of Land 6) NEW BUSINESS 7) ADJOURNMENT " T TT Community Services Department R-2004-05 Parks, Recreation & Culture 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director ..-- Tel.: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-7404 akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca January 19, 2004 Aldennan Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2004-0S - Update of Capital Development for Community Centre RECOMMENDATION: This report is provided for infonnation. BACKGROUND: Atitsmeeting of JanuaryJ 2, 2004, Council requested additional information and.clarification ofthe. Capital Budget forecasts for the Community Centre that had been-provided to Cöi.mcil over the past three years. Council endorsed the recommendations of report F-2004-02 - Financing for the Community Centre for financing the City' sshare($15,000,000) ofthe funds required to constnïët the Community Centre. The $15,000,000 was reported as the City's contribution to the construction of the Community Centre in a number of reports endorsed by Council over the past three years. The following is a brief review of the five reports that have specifically addressed budget forecasts for the Community Centre. Each report identified anticipated sources of capital dollars at the time of the report and changes to these anticipated amounts were reflective of new infonnation and estimates from consultants. Until the architects were engaged in the design process, the anticipated sources of capital provided guidance to the scope and size ofthe Community Centre. Some of the reports also offered estimates on construction costs for the Community Centre as these estimates became available. Each successive report was able to estimate with a higher certainty because of the input of the architectural team through the design process. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services ..,. January 19, 2004 - 2 - R-2004-05 1. October 29. 2001 Report Capital Sources & Amounts Estimates of Capital Cost R-2001-47 Community Centre Conceptual Building Plan City of Niagara Falls Contribution Not provided $15 million - Construction & Site Preparation $1.3 million - Value of Land $750,000 - Planning Studies etc. The report R-200 1-47 was submitted in October and followed a Conceptual Building Plan &scussion paper that the Steering Committee for the Community Centre project had prepared in September. That discussion paper identified potential sources and amounts of funds to build the Community Centre and also estimated the size and scope of the project based on the available sources. In addition to the assumed contributions from the City, the discussion paper identified additional sources of contributions from the YMCA ($1,000,000) and estimated amounts from a capital campaign. The plan did, however, contain some assumptions. Ketchum Canada Inc. had been engaged in the process of developing a Planning Study for the Capital Campaign, but the results of the study were not known - at this time: A $4 million net figure for the capital - campaign was estimated based on preliminary input -from Ketchum. The construction cost -estimated the cost to construct a 100,000 square foot facility at $20-22 million based on the costs of construction from other projects. Detailed infonnation regarding architectural fees, site preparation, contingencies etc., were not available at this time. This report R-2001-47 was submitted to Council to confinn the City's contribution to the construction oftheCommunity Centre and only identified that contribution. CounciþTeaffirmedits commitment to the capital program as outlined in the report. 2. Februaryl8.2002 --.- .- . - Report Capital Sources & Amounts Estimates of Capital Cost R-2002-10 Community Centre Status Report City of Niagara Falls Shared Use Facility $15 million - Construction & Site Preparation $1.3 million - Value of Land $ 750,000 - Planning Studies etc. $ 20.5 million - Total At this preliminary juncture in the development ofthe project, staff was forecasting the construction of a facility of a certain size and scope based on known available sources of capital. The construction cost estimates were based on known estimates provided by the architect and reflected the estimated costs for a certain type and size of facility in 2001 dollars. The estimated cost difference, at this time, between a Shared Use facility and a facility of the size and scope of an Exclusive Use model was approximately $4 million. The Shared Use facility was estimated to cost January 19, 2004 - 3 - R.2004-DS $20.5 million at that time. As information has become more clearly defined, this same type of facility will cost $23 - 24 million to complete. It can be assumed that the estimate to construct the Exclusive Use model would have increased proportionally and would have exceeded the available amounts of known and committed capital for the project. At this point in the process (February 2002), although application had been made by the City for a SuperBuild grant, it was not known that the project would be successful in receiving any grant monies. It was not prudent at this time to recommend escalating the financial commitment of the City to the project on the speculation that the project would receive monies from SuperBuild. The $15 million contribution from the City had been established by Council as recently as October 2001. The report also stated, in a discussion of increasing Community Centre funding by $4 million, that, "The City's ability to incur an additional $4 million in debt may exceed the City's debt capacity. Councils' decision to incur additional debt for this project will reduce our ability to fund other Capital Works projects. " The first sentence ofthis statement is not definitively worded and therefore fails to give an accurate picture of the City's debt capacity. The second sentence is clear and conveys the staffs cautionary statement that increasing the City' s financial commitment to this project will reduce dollars available to other Capital Works projects.-.. 3. April 22. 2002 Report . Capital Sources & Amounts Estimate of Capital Cost R-2002-17 Community Centre Status Reports ~=-$"15 million-City $ 1 míllion -YMCA $ 750,000 Library Development Charges $1.5 - 3 million from Capital Campaign Total $18.25 - 19.75 million Not provided $1.3 million appraised value of land over & above $15 million commitment At this juncture in the development of the project, staff continued to provide recommendations on preferred courses of action based on known estimates of available capital dollars for construction ofthe Community Centre. Known sources of available capital dollars had not substantially changed from preceding reports to Council. 4. December 2. 2002 Report Capital Sources & Amounts Estimate of Capital Cost R-2002- 73 Community Centre Update $ 15 million - City $ 6 million - SuperBuild $ 1 million - YMCA $ 1.5 - 3 million - Capital Campaign $23.5 - 25 million - Total $22-23 million - Total , ' T TT January 19, 2004 - 4 - R-2004-0S The report continued to reflect known estimates of available capital dollars for the project. The SuperBuild monies were added to the known amounts as the grant had been confirmed when the City signed an agreement with SuperBuild in the Fall of 2002. This report also represented the first construction cost estimates based on a conceptual design and the input of the architectural team. Therefore, more reliable capital cost estimates could be provided to Council. s. October 6. 2003 Report Capital Sources & Amounts Estimates of Capital Cost R-2003-62 Construction Tender for Niagara Falls Community Centre $ 15 million - City $ 6 million - SuperBuild $ 1 million - YMCA $ 2 million - Capital Campaign $ 24 million - Total $20,328,000.00 - Tendered Bid The sources of capital dollars continued to be consistent with 2002 forecasts. Forecasts for the capital campaign were more specific with the input of Ketchum Canada Inc., the commitment of the YMCA to absorb administrative costs, and the initial response of donors to the campaign. The tendered bid for construction was consistent with 40% and 80% complete design estimates by the architects of $21 millionjnc1uding $250,000 for contingencies. Conclusion The City's capital commitment to the Community Centre project has consistently been assumed by staff to be $ 15 million plus the contribution of the land and $750,000 for planning studies etc., to develop the project as demonstrated by this chronology of reports. The chronology also indicates that staff has updated Council with regard to the estimated budget and cost considerations of the CommunityCentr~. prQject. Council has apprQyed the updates and has regularly confinnedits direction and commitment of financial support to the project. The commitment of capital from the Cityand other sources has resulted in the design and commencement of construction on a significant Centre that will serve the community for many years. Respectfully submitted: Iw-Ll( 000 MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Recommended b. Yd: --... ~_... ~~" Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture SH:cd Community Services Department MW-2004-O9 The City of j Niagara Falls 'I Canada ~ ..-- - -"" Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city,niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director Tel: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 munwks@city. niagarafalls.on.ca January 19, 2004 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2004-09 Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street Crossing Guard Review RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that a school crossing guard be assigned at the intersection of Willoughby Drive and Aberdeen Street if the following conditions are met: 1) ThePrincîpalo-fSacreitHeart School infonns parents, via a newsletter,thafa -school cl'ossing.guardwitl be assigned at the intersection of Willoughby Drive and Aberdeen Street; and, 2) Staff carry out a subsequent school crossing guard review at the intersection of Willoughby Drive and Aberdeen Street one month after the introduction of the school crossing guard. BACKGROUND: Further to report MW - 2003 -192, and in reply to a motion passed at the Community Services Meeting on December 8, 2003, staff conducted a school crossing guard review at the intersection of Willoughby Drive and Aberdeen Street. To determine whether a school crossing guard is warranted at a particular location, a School Crossing Guard Warrant, in accordance to provincial guidelines, is completed. The School Crossing Guard Warrant consists of the following factors: . . . . . number of adequate gaps in traffic number of children (under 12 years of age) crossing at the study location pedestrian delay time existing intersection control available visibility Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal WOIks - Fire Services - Patks, Recreation & Culture - Business Development - Building & By-Law Services ..,. January 19,2004 -2- MW-2004-09 . . road geometrics review of the collision files Staff has conducted the necessary studies, and the following results were obtained: . seven (7) children crossed Willoughby Drive during the morning crossing period (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) one (1) child crossed during the noon hour (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.) seven (7) children crossed Willoughby Drive during the afternoon crossing period (3 :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) . . The ob+ained results reveal that adequate gaps in traffic are present during each crossing period for all children to safely cross Willoughby Drive unassisted. These results are very similar to those obtained from a crossing guard study previously conducted at this location. A review of the collision files reveals that there were no collisions susceptible to correction through the introduction of a school crossing guard reported during the previous three year period. Visibility studies indicate that adequate visibility is available to motorists driving on Willoughby Drive and to pedestrians crossing Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street due to a straight and level road alignment. In summary, the results indicate that there are sufficient gaps in traffic to allow children to safely cross Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street. Therefore, the technical criteria are not fulfilled. . However, staffwas informed by the Principal of Sacred Heart. School that seventy-nine (79) children, not including junior and senior kindergarten who are now bussed to school, could potentially cross Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street. Staff was further infonned that the majority of children are currently being transported to the school because their parents feel that it is unsafe to cross Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street unassisted. Therefore, based on the information provided by the school, pertaining to the potential number of children that may cross Willoughby Drive at Aberdeen Street, staff is suggesting that a school crossing guard be provided. Prior to assigning the school crossing guard, staff has requested school officials to notify parents of the placement of the school crossing guard. The notification will ensure that the crossing location is utilized to it's full potential. Therefore, it is recommended that the Principal of Sacred Heart School informs parents, via newsletters, that a school crossing guard will be introduced at the intersection of Willoughby Drive and Aberdeen Street. Staff will request a copy of the newsletter to be included in the study file. It is further suggested that a school crossing guard study again be carried out following a one month period to assess the usage of the crossing, and evaluate its future requirement. The staffing cost associated with providing a school crossing guard at a location is approximately $7,000 per year. The Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. January 19, 2004 -3- Prepared by: R~p~fully =¡:y John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer /~ £2------ Karl Dren, C.E.T. Manager of Traffic & Parking Services A[~ Ed Duj10vic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works Tim Burshtein S:\TRAFFIC\R.EPORTS\2004\Community Services\Jan 19\MW -2004-O9.wpd File G-180-O6 MW-2004-09 T Tr j LEGEND: 48 All-Way Stop ~ a 1iaffic Sigaal ~~... .... MUNI CIP AL WORKS ~ TRAFFIC & PARKING SERVICES NORTH Willoughby Drive @ Aberdeen Street Crossing Guard Review NOT TO SCALE January 19,2004 Tim Burshtein Community Services Department MW-2004-16 The City of j~ Niagara Fans')! Canada -1 -- Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovlc, P. Eng. Director Tel: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca January 19,2004 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2004-16 Gunning Drive at Mears Crescent All-way Stop Review RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this report be received for the information of the Committee. ~h'( THAT 'IHE ALL-WAY STOP REVIEW FOR GUNNING DRIVE & MEARS CRESCENT BE RECEIVED BACKGROUND: AND THAT POLICE BE REQUESTED 'ill PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENFORECEMENT. This is further to report MW-2003-lO, and the motion passed at the Corporate Services Meeting on March 3, 2003, for staff to carry out a second review at the intersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent. The all-wa.y stop control was approved auhis intersection at the Council's meeting on January 20, 2003. Theintersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent is in a "tee" configuration consisting of north, east and west approaches. The initial concern at this location stemmed from the speed of vehicles travelling on Gunning Drive. Technical studies that were conducted in November, 2002, revealed that the obtained values are well below the minimwn criteria required to warrant an All-Way Stop Control. Furthermore, a radar study revealed that a speeding problem did not exist on Gunning Drive. The necessary technical studies, to determine whether the existing all-way stop control is warranted at the intersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent, were conducted in the autumn of 2003. The following results were obtained: . The vehicular traffic volwne on Gunning Drive during peak: hours is approximately 85 vehicles per hour; The vehicular traffic volwne on Mears Crescent during peak hours is approximately eight vehicles per hour; The vehicular volwne split at the intersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent is 91/9 (Gunning DrivelMears Crescent); . . Working Together to SelVe Our Community Municipal Wories - Fire SeNÎCes - Paries, Recreation & CuHure - Business Development - Building & By-Law SelVÍces . T T n , ' . T T n' January 19,2004 -2- MW-2004-16 . Approximately 80% of motorists on Gunning Drive fail to carry out a full legal stop at the study location; Adequate visibility is available to motorists travelling in all directions at the intersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent; and, There were no collisions reported at the study intersection during the previous three year period. . . The above-mentioned results are very similar to those obtained in November 2002. The vehicular traffic volume on Gunning Drive is significantly higher than that on Mears Crescent. Furthennore, a collision nor a visibility problem was observed. Currently, the majority of motorists on Gunning Drive are failing to complete a full legal stop. Therefore, based on all the above infonnation, an All-Way Stop Warrant is still not fulfilled at the intersection of Gunning Drive and Mears Crescent. A sidewalk was recently constructed on the north side of Gunning Drive from Willoughby Drive to Oliver Street to provide a safe area to children walking to/from Sacred Heart School. Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: ß9- --- Respectfully S.~mitted~ I lim <t~~ ()J ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Karl Dren, C.E.T. Manager of Traffic & Parking Sëivices ëL Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works Tim Burshtein s:\ TRAFFIC\REPORTS\2004\Community ServiceslJan 19\MW -2004-16. wpd File G-180-03 A'\ ~ School ~O Crossing ~ Guard a::: a ~ CD I t:) => 0 ...J ...J 3: CARONPOSr I?D ~StopSign . All-Way Stop WEINBRENNER RD. I?D J MUNICIPAL WORKS TRAFFIC & PARKING SERVICES Gunning Drive at Mears Crescent Intersection Control Review NORTH NOT TO SCALE January 19,2004 Tim Burshtein T - ..,. Community Services Department MW-2004-17 Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director ..-- Tel: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca January 19,2004 Aldennan Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: FUE: ~-2004-17 Kalar Road north of Thorold Stone Road Speed Limit Review RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that: 1. the speed limit on Kalar Roadbêtween Thorold Stone Road and a point 350 metres north of Thorold Stone Road be reduced from 80 km/h to.50 km/h; and, 2. the speed limit on Kalar Road between a point 350 metres north of Thorold Stone Road and Mount Carmel Boulevard be reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h; BACKGROUND: Staff recently carried. out a review of the speed limit on Kalar Road in the vicinity of the school presently under construction. West Niagara Falls Catholic Elementary School is being constructed on the east side ofKalar Road immediately north of Thorold Stone Road. At this time, Kalar Road from Thorold Stone Road northerly is posted at 80 km/hr. South of Thorold Stone Road the posted speed limit is 60 km/hr. It is necessary to reduce the posted speed limit on Kalar Road in the vicinity of the new elementary school from 80 km/h to 50 km/h to maximize the safety of pupils and motorists. Furthermore, a speed limit of 60 km/h is recommended as a transitional zone between the proposed 50 km/hr zone and the 80-km/hr zone. The school is scheduled to open in 2004. Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Worl<s . Fire Services. Parl<s, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services T TT January 19, 2004 -2- Prepared by: ~RespectfWIY :~ hn MacDonald bier Administrative Officer ~~ 9-- Karl Dren, C.E.T. Manager of Traffic & Parking Services AfV~ Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works Tim Burshtein S:\TRAFFIC\REPORTS\2004\Cornmunity Services\Jan 19~~-2004-17.wpd File 0-180-01 MW-2004-17 Existing Conditions MOUNTAIN RD. MONTROSE RD. THOROLD STONE RD. MATTHEWS OIL MOUNTAIN RD. MONTROSE RD. Proposed Legend: ~ 80 kmIh ~ 60 km/h ~ ~ NIVEN ~~~~ 50 kmIh THOROLD STONE RD. MUNICIPAL WORKS TRAFFIC & PARKING SERVICES j NORTH Kalar Road Speed Limit Review NOT TO SCALE January 19,2004 John Grubich T IT Community Services Department R-2004-01 Parks, Recreation & Culture 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director ..-- Tel.: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-7404 akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca January 19,2004 Aldennan Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario . ": Members: Re: R-2004-01 - Actions Stemming From Trails & Bikeway Committee Meetings - December 4, 2003 and January 8, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: That Council request the Region to: 1) carry out improvements to Montrose Road, north of McLeod Road, including bikelanes; and 2) add the Millennium Trail as part ofthË.yreater Niagara Circle Route. BACKGROUND: The Trails & Bikeway Committee dealt with a number of items at their December and January meetings. A summary of certain items and those requiring future action are highlighted as follows: 1. Review of the Niagara Region Bikeways Master Plan The Niagara Region has completed a Bikeways Master Plan. The Trails & Bikeway Committee supported the implementation ofthe Regional Bikeways Master Plan and that a copy of staff Report R-2003- 79 (attached) be provided to City Council, Niagara Parks Commission and the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services . r T TT January 19, 2004 - 2 - R-2004-01 There were a couple of important items arising as a result of the review of the Region's Master Plan - firstly, the recognition to complete bikelanes along Montrose Road north of McLeod Road to the Hydro Corridor south of Lundy' s Lane as described in the Master Plan's Short Tenn Implementation Schedule. The Committee felt this was particularly important because of the development of City's Community Centre and anticipated opening ofthe facility in the summer of2005. It has been learned that the improvements to Montrose Road are not included in the Region's list of Capital Works Projects. Through this Report, it is requested that Council support a letter to the Region to place a priority on carrying out the improvements to Montrose Road near the Community Centre. A portion of Montrose Road south of Lundy's Lane was improved with bikelanes in the summer of2002. 2. Request the Niagara Region to have the Millennium Trail considered as part ofthe Greater Niagara Circle Route The Trails & Bikeway Committee has been encouraging the development of further phases of the Millennium Trail which will connect at the north and south ends with the Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail which is part of the Greater Niagara Circle Route. The Committee is hopeful to seek future funds for the Millennium Trail. Since the Niagara Region has been successful in the past in securing SuperBuild Funds for trail development, the Committee wishes to write a letter to the Region asking for consideration to have the Millennium Trail be part of the Greater Niagara Circle Route. 3. Consideration of Bikelanes Along River Road The Committee has been dealing with an issue that has involved cyclists utilizing the sidewalk on the east side of River Road from the Whirlpool Bridge to Michael's Inn. There have been discussions with the staff of the City's Parking & Traffic and Niagara Parks Commission. One of the considerations was to remove parking along the west side of River Road and place bikelanes along both sides ofthe road. This action would help alleviate the conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians along the sidewalk. There has been some reluctance to pursue the bikelanes option due to the potential negative impact on the area bed & breakfast establishments with the removal of parking. It has been learned that the bed & breakfast operators may prefer bikelanes since much ofthe parking seems to be utilized by casino employees and there is a litter issue along the roadway. The Committee would like to send a letter to the local Bed & Breakfast Association requesting their comments on the possibility of placing bikelanes along River Road. 4. Tour of the Proposed Route of Phase 2 of the Millennium Trail The Committee is hopeful that Phase 2 of the Millennium Trail will be developed as a City Centennial Project in 2004. In the fall, Council approved staff proceeding with obtaining engineering assistance for the design of the proposed pedestrian bridge required to cross the Power Canal south of McLeod Road. The Committee will be hosting a tour for Members of Council on the proposed route of Phase 2 ofthe Millennium Trail on Saturday, January 24,2004, meeting at the picnic shelter of Phase 1 at 10:00 a.m. January 19, 2004 - 3 - R-2004-01 Council's support of the actions stemming from the Trails & Bikeway Committee is appreciated. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: ~c: ~fn~ Bob Bolibruck Manager of Community Development & Landscape Design John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: ~ Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Attachment BB: . V:\2004COUNCIL\040 lI9\R-2004-0 I Action Stemming From Trails & Bikeway Committee Meeting of December 4, 2003 and January 8, 2004.wpd T TT Community Services Department R-2003-79 Parks, Recreation & Culture 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director ..-- Tel.: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-7404 akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca December 4, 2003 Clyde Carruthers, Chair and and Members of the Trails & Bikeway Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2003- 79 - Review of the Regional Niagara Bikeways Master Plan RECOMMENDATION: That the City's Trails & Bikeway Committee support the implementation ofthe Regional Niagara Bikeways Master Plan and that a copy of this report be provided to City Council, Niagara Parks Commission and the Regional Municipality of Niagara. BACKGROUND: Council for the Regional Municipality of Niag'ãra has recently received the Regional Niagara Bikeways Master Plan. This Plan establishes a long term vision and strategy for the development of programs and infrastructure to support recreational, tourism and utilitarian cycling throughout the Niagara Region. A major part of the Plan provides a Regional wide network of on and off-road bikeway facilities that will connect local municipalities and key tourist destinations. A copy ofthe Region's proposed Bikeways Network is attached. Highlights of the Master Plan and the impacts on Niagara Falls are provided in this report. The Niagara Region has offered to make presentations to local municipalities on the Master Plan. The Master Plan includes five phases noted as follows: . understanding cycling in the Niagara Region; assessing existing conditions; developing an appropriate bikeway network; establishing an implementation strategy, and preparing the Master Plan. . . . . Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services December 8, 2003 - 2 - R-2003-79 1. Cycling in Niagara Region A survey was conducted of cyclists within the Region as part of the Master Plan and the three key areas of improvement that would have the greatest impact on the overall quality of cycling in Niagara were as follows: . need for more on-street bike lanes; need for more off-street bike paths or trails; and need to repair pot holes and bad pavement. . . A Tourism and Market Assessment was also conducted as part of the Master Plan and the results concluded that cycling tourism is, and will continue to be, a significant contributor to the overall economy of the Niagara Region. Direct expenditures from cycling tourists represent approximately $164 million in 2002, or 12% of the total tourism expenditures in the Region. Over the next 20 years, cycling tourist expenditures are projected to grow to $237 million, or 13% of total tourism expenditures. Niagara Falls was identified as the second most popular tourist destination of cyclists following Niagara-on-the- Lake. Risk management and cycling safety was noted as an important issue in the Master Plan. The data collected indicated that based on population, the cycling fatality rate for Niagara isninetimes greater than the national and provincial average. It is noted that based on current legislation, the Region and local municipalities, together with the Niagara Parks Commission, are legally obligated to take reasonable care in providing and maintaining roads including those for cycling. 2. Network Development Approach The Master Plan highlighted the followingl-hree basic types of facilities: . Class 1 - Multi-Use Trail Class 2 - Paved ShoulderlBike lane Class 3 - Signed Route . . The proposed routes on the network were developed based on a set of principles including attractiveness, connectedness, accessibility and safety. The Master Plan acknowledges that bicycles are considered a vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act, and as such are pennitted on all Regional Roads, regardless of whether a particularroad is designated as part of the fonnal Bikeways Network. It further states that when roads are designated as part of the network, every effort should be made to make roads more bicycle friendly through the provision of bicycle lanes, wide curb lanes or paved shoulders. 3. Implementation The Master Plan outlines the following implementation strategy for off-road bikeways and paved shoulderslbike lanes. T TT December 8, 2003 - 3 - R-2003-79 Facility Type Existing Phase 1 Phase 2 Ultimate 2003-2013 2013-2023 Class 1: Off-Road Bikeways 116.6 kID. 77.8 kID. 84.1 kID. 278.5 kID. Class 2: Paved Shoulders/Bike lanes 101.6 kID. 259.3 kID. 329.4 kID. 690.3 kID. Total 218.2 km. 337.1 km. 413.5 km. 968.8 km. The Master Plan states that the Region and local Councils and their partners are to pay for the implementation of the Plan. It is estimated that the cost to implement the Master Plan.is $71.6 million over 20 years. There is some question as to how realistic the implementation is given the financial pressures and demands placed on other Regional and City services. A breakdown of the projected cost of implementing the improvements related to Niagara Falls is as follows: Short Term - 2003-2013 Paved Shoulder City Region $1,380,500 ($726,000) ($654,500) Wide Curb/Bike lane City. ... RegÍün $1,645,200 ($58,800) ($1,560,000) Multi Use Trail $0 The Paved Shçmlders for the City Roads as noted in the Short Tenn hnplementation relate to improvéìnents for Chippawa Parkway and Beaverdams Road. The Region's pavedshoÜlders relate to Mountain Road. With respect to City Roads, discussion will be necessary with the Region as part of the long term plans for an off road recreational trail along the Weiland River which will be an extension to the Millennium Trail. Ifthe Region is to implement a paved shoulder along Chippawa Parkway, the City could forego the off road trail. Alternatively, an attempt could be made to request the Region to contribute to the off road trail as opposed to constructing the paved shoulder. Paved shoulders are warranted for Beaverdams Road and strongly supported in the short tenn. In regards to the Wide Curb/Bike lane work, the main costs relate to improvements for Montrose Road which is a Regional Road. Under the policies section of the Master Plan, there is a statement that the Region will provide funding, in part or wholly, for the development, signage and maintenance of proposed Regional bikeway facilities on local roads, with the approval of Regional Council. Based upon the above, future discussions will be necessary with the Region to detennine the extent of financial assistance that could be forthcoming from the Region to the in implementing the City roads section of the Master Plan. December 8, 2003 -4- R-2003-79 Long Term - 2013-2023 Paved Shoulder City Region Niagara Parks $2,224,750 ($924,000) ($308,000) ($992,750) Wide CurblBike lane City Region $7,020,000 ($6,662,500) ($357,500) Multi Use Trail City $450,000 ($450,000) The Paved Shoulder projects for City Roads in the Long Tenn include Beechwood Road, McLeod Road and Oakwood Drive. The Wide Curb/Bike lane for the City in the Long T enn includes Portage Road, Dorchester Road and Morrison Street. Since Dorchester Road and Morrison Street are currently proceeding through an Environmental Assessment process, the Region should be requested to consider the roads for short tenn implementation, as well as, a financial contribution. The Paved Shoulders for the Niagara Parks Commission includes the areas from Leader Lane north into N-O- T- Land Bukator Drive south into Fort Erie. These improvements will satisfy utilitarian cyclists but does not address cyclists south ofthe Spanish Aero Car along River Road or in Queen Victoria Park. The Multi USe Trail in the long term includes the NS&T Line, Mitchell Line Trail, further phases of the Millennium Trail and the Downtown Trail. It is the opinion ofstaffthat the cost estimate of $450,000 for the multi use trails is too low. The total cost of the City Roads to be implemented in the short tenn is $784,800 and the long tenn $8,036,500. An observation from the Network'Implementation Cost Table of the Master Plan is the need to complete bike lanes along Montrose Road south ofCharnwood (Hydro Corridor)to McLeod Road. The bike lanes are desired for completion along this section of Montrose Road because of the construction ofthe new Community Centre. Although this part of Montrose Road is to be completed in the short tenn, it is not contained in the Region's Capital Projects Listing. It is recommended that the City urge the Region to complete the improvements along Montrose from Chamwood to McLeod Road prior to the opening of the City's Community Centre in the fall of2005. 4. Planning & Design Guidelines The Master Plan states that the minimum cycling width of bike lanes is 1.2 meters - 1.5 meters. When road reconstruction occurs there may be segments of the road where it is difficult to accommodate even a minimum 1.2 meter paved bike lane. In these cases, edge lines (pavement markings) should be provided to mark the 3.5 meter vehicle lane width and the shoulder for cyclists to use. The City's Municipal Works Department has been implementing a line painting program where a number oflocal streets including Dunn Street, Valleyway and Morrison Street have sections where lines have been painted. This program provides an area for cyclists to ride and also is viewed as a traffic calming measure. As for multi-use trails, the minimum width is 3 meters. This standard width is desirable and has been used for Phase 1 of the Millennium Trail. ..,. December 8, 2003 - 5 - R-2003-79 5. General Observations The Master Plan does recognize the City of Niagara Falls as the only local municipality having a cycling advisory committee and that engaging local residents through committees to champion these efforts will be critical to the success ofthe Regional Master Plan. The Master Plan contains photos of the sponsorship board and entry sign of the City's Millennium Trail. Ongoing education and community involvement is emphasized in the Master Plan. The CAN BIKE Program which provides bike safety training for all ages and abilities is encouraged. The Master Plan highlights the Regional Bicycling Committee and supports the establishment of an Inter- Municipal Working Group and the hiring of a Transportation Coordinator. Conclusion In conclusion, the Regional Bikeways Master Plan is an ambitious plan that sets out a twenty (20) year plan that will connect, enhance and expand the existing on and off-road cycling network throughout the Niagara Region and facilitate the use of bicycles for leisure, tourism and utilitarian purposes. Although there is a high cost of implementing the Master Plan, it is important that we continue to see improvements in making our roads more bicycle friendly and we continue to see off road trails be constructed for members of the community. The support of the City's Trails & Bikeway Committee and acknowledgment ofthe Master Pl:mby City Council is an important part of the implementation process. Re~tt : Adele Kon, Director of Parks, Rt:creation & Culture Attachment BB/das S:\Council\Council 2003\R-2003- 79 - Regional Bikeway Master Plan.wpd Community Services Department R-2004-02 Parks, Recreation & Culture 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director ..-- Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca January 19,2004 Aldennan Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2004-02 New Staff Positions RECOMMENDATION: That the following recommendations are approved: 1) 2) that the temporary General Clerk 1 position in Cemeteries be made permanent; and that an additional Recreation Coordinator be added to the staff complement. BACKGROUND: Currently, the cemetery administration office has one (1) full time and one (1) temporary clerical staff positions. The temporary clerical position was established more than ten (10) years ago as a result of an increased workload at the cemetery office. Staff does not foresee any reduction in the workload and therefore is recommending that the position be made pennanent. The change from temporary to permanent employment status will not result in an increased cost to the operating budget. In a recent report from Environmental Planning & Greening Committee (EP&GC), a request was made to obtain a staff person to coordinate the City's Communities in Bloom Program. The thrust ofthe report from EP&GC was to fonnallY establish a beautification & civic pride program. To this end, the Committee recommended that the City follow the Communities in Bloom provincial beautification program. Communities in Bloom is a nonprofit Canadian organization. T TT January 19, 2004 -2- R-2004-D2 Communities in Bloom is based on the evaluation of eight (8) key criteria which are as follows: tidiness effort, environmental effort, community involvement, heritage, urban forestry, landscaped areas, floral displays, turf, and ground c over areas. T he Communities in Bloom Program is primarily about educating people by demonstrating that when they take pride in their environment and become involved in its appearance, maintenance and development, they will enrich the quality of their own lives and those of their neighbours. Together they will make a difference. The competitive aspect of the program inspires a wide cross-section of citizens to pull together in preparation for the competition. In order to expand staff responsibilities to provide facilitation services to The Park in the City Committee (EP&GC) an additional Recreation Coordinator will be required. The new staff person will also assume responsibility for the coordination of the beautification and civic pride program, as well as work on special projects such as the Centennial Celebrations, and assist with other Parks, Recreation & Culture related items. The approval ofthis position will increase costs by $60,003.00 plus benefits. Discussions have taken place with staff representatives of other communities who have been involved in this type of beautification program. For the most part, they have indicated that considerable work is involved in mobilizing the community to pull together to improve the overall appearance of their city - parks, open spaces, and streets. However, once this has been . accomplished, the city continues to reap the community improvement benefits for many years. to come. In addition to the Communities in Bloom project, and providing facilitation services to EP&GC/Park - in the City Committee, this new staff person will also work on special projects such as the Centennial Celebrations, assist with communications for Parks Recreation & Culture related items, -. and work toward establishing Community Park Watch Committees. Prepared by: ~ ~. Respectfully submitted: Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Øl'~ John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer AK/cd V:\2004COUNCIL\O40I I 9\R-2004-02 New Staff Positions.wpd Community Services Department R-2004-06 Parks, Recreation & Culture 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director ..-- Tel.: Fax: E-mail: (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-7404 akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca January 19, 2004 Aldennan Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2004-06 - Mayor and Members of Council Golf Tournament RECOMMENDATION: That Council reaffinn its support for a City of Niagara Falls Community Centre Golf Tournament. BACKGROUND: The Women's PGA Golf Tournament will take place this summer at the Legends on the Niagara Golf Course, In order to take advantage of this prestigious golfing event, a community golf tournament, hosted by the Mayor and City Council, is being planned at the Legends on the Niagara Golf Course on the first day of the PGA Tournament on July 5,2004. The funds raised from this event will go toward our Community Centre Capital Campaign. Council's support and endorsement of this initiative are requested. Prepared by: c::; Respectfully submitted: Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture ~!~~ John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services ., ' Clerk's Department Inter-Departmental Memorandum . - To: Alderman Victor Pietrangelo & Community Services Committee ..-- Date: 19/01/04 From: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 Subject: Ashley DeVries I spoke to Ashley's mother. Ashley will not be able to attend the Committee meeting. She is already at Casino Rama for the Canadian competition. She apologizes. Ashley's mother said her daughter would welcome any contribution from Council. Her expenses include the $750 entrance fee, evening gowns, transportation etc. Workinø Toøether to Serve Our communit~ T TT December 5, 2003 Dear Mr. Dean lorfida, My name is Ashley DeVries and I had spoken to Mr. Wayne Gilmore and he had suggested that I write and tell you all about my experiences with the Miss. Canada Universe Pageant. I was selected out of 1500 other young women from across Central Ontario to compete in the pageant. The first pageant was held on Nov. 29 of this year and out of the 30 ladies I was selected to advance to the National Pageant that will be held on January 25 of2004. At this pageant the winner will be chosen out of myself and 49 other very lucky young women to represent Canada in the spring at the Miss. Universe - Pageant. At this time I am looking to see if the city would be willing to sponsor any amount of money that would help in my expenses. I am a fonner Miss. Niagara and that was so wonderful and being able to represent Niagara Falls on national television will be a dream. If I am given any opportunity to promote Niagara Falls I am very excited to expand on our beautiful city. Representing Niagara in such an exciting way is an honour for my family and me. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information or to make a personal presentation. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, i !. . \ f\. r)-h~\ 'lX:V'\J--!ù+ .J Ashley DeVries 905295-6737 . - Ashley DeVries of Chippawa will be competing in the Miss Unive~se Canada pageant at the end of the month. Þhoto: Mike DIBattista I Review NIAGARA FALLS - Good looks aside, Ashley DeVries is an unlikely beauty queen. The former Miss Niagara crown holder grew up catching frogs behind her family's Chippawa home. She also holds a black belt in karate. . In two weeks, though, the 19-year- old Niagara College student will set aside her martial arts gear to com- pete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant. . "I never would have thought:~'d be . doing something like this, but' I am enjoying it," she said. " Fifty contestants from across the country will vie for the title of Miss ' Universe Canada during a three-day pageant from Jan. 23-25 at Casino Rama in Orillia. The winner will represent Canada at the Miss Universe competition in Ecuador. DeVries got her start in pageants in her late teens when a teacher at St. Michael high school suggested she compete for the Miss Niagara title. Chippawa woman hopes to tradç karate belt for pageant sash , J"Á,J. ~,,¿.¡..1 By PETER DOWNS: She won the competition and held Osprey News Network' the crown until her reign ended last July. Five weeks ago followmg a mini- pageant, DeVries was ,selected from more than 1,500 contestants :from southern Ontario'to advance to the Miss Universe Canada event. "I'm more excited than nervous. I'll probably be nervous just before I go on stage," said DeVries, a second- year early childhood educationstu- dent at Niagara College. Contestants will compete, in swimwear and ev¿ning gown co¡npe- titions on the fuj>t day of the pag- eant. Fifteen semi-finalists will be chosen by. the judging panel to com- pete for th~ title on the final day of the event. But the judges aren't the only ones who can cast votes. One of the women will be given a People's Choice Award, based on an online vote. To participate'in the voting, go.to wWw.beau'tiesofd<ihada.com. i "I' ' ,I, ¡' ". , T n . . . T TT S T UD'Y"B:4t(tNS January 19, 2004 January 19, 2004 STUO/YUP{j)A;~ . . ~ OJ January 19, 2004 I: PUBLICCONB January 19, 2004 Þ- . 116 A lA"""." ¡,a"""'""".",',xl"",, ~a",'" ',', ~Ja""."',,,,',,"', ,,~l7J',.,',', "',""."'.".'."""",.".,0 ~~'~.'.,~~. January 19, 2004 . . . ~ January 19, 2004 M A JCJR'fSS~ " a roadway improv chosen as the rl . 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