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2007/02/28 - Municipal Council Information *for period ended February 28, 2007* *Municipal* 1. Resolution to Dissolve from Transit Commission 2. Letter from Minister Caplan re: Downtown Development 3. Article re: Aaron Lichtman 4. Historic Drummondville C.I.P. 5. Letter from Premier McGuinty & Minister of Labour, Steve Peters re: Niagara Falls City Council Resolution re: Bi1l111, Workplace Safety & Insurance Amendment Act Please Note: Over 100 Ontario municipalities supported Niagara Falls Ciy Council's resolution. 6. Letter from Premier re: Direct Election of Regional Chair 7. Letter from Minister Caplan re: Infrastructure Investment 8. Letter from Minister Gerretsen re: Compliance Audit committees 9. Letter from Attorney General Bryant re: Shortage of JP's 10. Letter from Minister Flaherty re: Tax Relief for Spayed or neutered cats. 11. Letter from Masonic Temple re; parking on their property on Van Alstyne Place 12.0MB Decision - Fernwood 13.0MB Hearing - Peters 14. Arts & Culture Committee Minutes 15. Recreation Committee Minutes 16. Niagara CAER Group Report re: Chemical Emissions 17. Pat Burke - Fire Marshall 18. Thank you letter from Kim Craitor M.P.P. 19. Thank you letter from Fort Erie re: Emergency Assistance 20. Thank you letter from Jack Collinson re: Appointment to COA 21. Thank you letter from Rotary Club for Donation 22. Thank you letter from Adam Vitaterna Memorial Fund for Donation 23. Nova House Capital Campaign 24. Letter from Robert Deacon Brooks Niagara NTransit 4320 Bridge St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2R7 Office 905-356-1179 Garage 905-358-9749 filili. Qlf&a.!lW'{~215 08:58 Email info@niagaratransit.com Website www.niagaratransit.com February 13, 2007 Mr. Dean lorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Dean: Re: Resolution to Dissolve Commission Attached is a letter from Chairman Tony Di Giacomo confirming the Commissions resolution recommending City Council adopt the recommendations of the study. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. ,,//1 Yours truly, l i / ' '/ ~ \.1._, --""'" ('-'/~::::~"- ' ~'" ') Vi Janet Berry Executive Secretary Ijrb cc: Mayor Salci Niagara N Transit 4320 Bridge St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2R7 Office 905-356-1179 Garage 905-358-9749 Fax 905-356-7746 Email info@niagaratransit.com Website www.niagaratransit.com To: The Mavor and Members of Council From: T. Di Giacomo. Chairman Re: Resolution to Dissolve Commission February 12, 2007 At a meeting January 15, 2007, following a presentation by Ian Smith, Mercer Delta Consulting, the Commission passed a motion recommending City Council adopt the recommendations of the study to dissolve the Commission. The motion was ratified at February 12, 2007 meeting. /L./~, \-\}r....A~ '11/' b ,..1:.-. j r Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal Minister 6th Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7 A 1 L2 Tel: 416325-0424 Fax: 416 325-3013 www.pir.gov.on.ca Mailing Address: 4th Floor, Suite 425 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5 His Worship Ted Salci Mayor City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1 023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci: Ministere du Renouvellement de I'infrastructure publique Ministre 6e etage, edifice Mowat 900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7 A 1 L2 Tel.: 416325-0424 T elec: 416 325-3013 www.pir.gov.on.ca Adresse postale : 4e etage, bureau 425 777, rue Bay Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Nj .,-~ Ontario PIR1826MC-2006-314 December 4, 2006 Thank you for your letter and attachments updating me on the redevelopment plans for downtown Niagara Falls. It was good to hear from you and I am pleased to see that council's commitment to the revitalization of the city's downtown area is a key priority. I am confident that the collaborative approach taken to prepare the Community Improvement Plan and Strategic Implementation Plan will lay a foundation for long-term growth in the community. The province encourages the City of Niagara Falls' efforts for the downtown revitalization so that it can grow and create a vibrant place to live and work. Please be assured that my ministry will continue to monitor its progress. Our government also recognizes the Niagara Region's unigue economic importance to Ontario due to its proximity to the U.S. border crossing. As you may know, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe designates Niagara Region as a Gateway Economic Zone. We welcome the opportunity to continue working with the region to define this more clearly. Mayor Salci, thank you again for writing and keep me apprised of the City of Niagara's downtown revitalizations efforts. Yours sincerely, ~-:J David Caplan Minister VZI Zts/UJ nUN l~: 4~ toA.!. lfU~CHHHHHJ4 t;V&TS 14J CO 2 NIAGARA GROWTH Who Is Aaron Lichtman? THE MAN OF MYSTERY BEHIND THE MULTI:-'t'1ILLlON-DOLLAR QUEEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT SCHEME By Jim Meyers APeSSimist would look at Q, uee1> Street in Niagara FaIls and see empty buildings and the city's once-glorious commercial area in decline. while an optimist would see nothing but business opportunities in every empty store window. It's a classic "is the water glass half-full or half~ empty" cmalogy that, in this case, really doesn't hold water. That" s because a single property management company that's sitting on a $17Q-million plan to revitalize the down- town owns '!1any of the empty stores. Historic Niagaza is beIieved to own some 60 buildings in the downtown cOmmercial core with a vision of restoring the city's commerdal area to its past splendour, to a time when stores had canvas awnings that store OW11er~ cral).ked up and doWn each day, and people either lived downtown or came downtown to both shop and mingle in public spaces. There's also a commibnent to bring people back downtown to .uve in three proposed apattment towers that would be built at the end of Queen Street on River Road next to the Niagara River. It's not every day that a developer cOmes knocking with a Cinde.reJJa plan to revitalize t.he downtown, so you'd expect aldermen to he tripping over themselves to open the door and let him In. However, call it due diligence, being prudent, or simply looking a gift horse in. Lhe mouth. Ule new council that was elected Ia.st fall is proceeding cautiously in order not to make any bIWlders. "(We"re) endeavoring to confirm who the invegtors are that we will get involved with, if we get involved," second- tenD Mayor Ted SaId said slowly and deliberately in a telephone interview. As can be expected, there are st;rings attached. As a sign of good faith.. the .developer has asked the city to follow through with $36 ~lli()n in infrastnlctut:e and streetscape improvements sbutingwitha commitment to build a parking garage for the cars bringing the fiock ofoow shoppers to new downtown stores. The old council committed the entire amount just before last fall's election. but the new council -Jess three of the five aldermen who supported the inclusion of the $36 million - voted in January to limit the citf s financial exposure to jUst $12 million over the next 20 years. It's hoped that Queen's Park and Ottawa will pony up the same amount. which isn't an. unusual request for projects of this ma.gnitude. As of mid-January there was no commitment from either. Council's argument is that some $6 million a year in additional property assessment will translate into more taxes and jobs. which meaps more money flowing to the two senior levels of government. That's the nuts and bolts oftbr: downtown redevelopment proposaL Council is expected to 'lote on wbether to go ahead with its plan for the downtown, including infrastructure improvements, Jater this spring or in early summ.er. But tbe qu.estion everyone continues to ask isn't "'Can the city afforc.l this investment?" Rather it's "Who is the man behind the redevelopment scheme?" Aaron Lichtman. a 42-year-old New YOlk City lawyer! busjnessman, has been the spokesman for Historic Niagara since th~ proposal was m.ade to council a year ago. Yet, in spite of appearing before council a number of times since then, and speakillg at two public meetings last full. he remains a man of .mystery. So. too, are any other investors. Aaron Lichtman nddr.r~~'\tS Niasam Falls. City ClJRnl;lil inJlIn\1Qty 2(lO6. Photograph by.Mlk.! DIBattista. MARCH t Al'Rll1007 I BUSINess NIAGARA 15 I ~ f i I ! j , I : i . ! ~. ! ~ 1 i 1 L ~ i H I. I ~ I F !. . ; i 1; . ~ :: 4 I. ~: ; ~' "f '. ~ ~ (\ ~ . ~ : ! i": ! ~' i. r 'UZ/4::6/07 !1UN 15: 43 FAA 9056888994 ED&TS ~003 NIAGARA GROWTH Hh.1oric N'!ik~'s restot~OO visi()fl of Queen Street, NIagara Pan!} That's been 4l concern of cOlmcil and, by extension, may be of concern to the two senior levels of government Mayor Saki wants it made quite clear that Lichtman . . has never been Wider investigation by the Florida attorney . general's office, as was mmoured during last fall's municipal. election. "We have a letter (from the AG's office) confinning it was his partners in nut'Sing home developmctl.ts who were being investigated." Still. the mayor says his staff and council are trying to .find out who the invest.ors are. i think it's important to know who we are dealing with. It's important to staff, to council and the public if this is to go forward., " he said. By Lichtman's own admission, basking in the li.mclight isn't his style. "My New Year's resolution is not to complicate- matters by talking about this pruj ect while they (council) try to figure out wbere they stand," he said, VVho I ~ what I am, or what] bring to tbe table has been a gross distraction for Niagara Falls." he 88.id in a telephone interview that was secured only after repeated requests through his personal assistant. "I'm' a distraction. It's not about me," he said about the notoriety that he has attracted by simply being a private person. He said there's a public misconception that council wjJl be dealin.g with his development proposal when what's actually being voted on Is a commitm~nt to follow th.rough 'With a Community Improvement Plan (elP) that was pas:red unanimously by council in 2004. and the follow-up Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) for the downtown. SaIci adds that both would be implemented through ongoing environmental a.llses.sment.~ that along with the two plWtS are costing the city some $1.7 million. . "'the Cll) was designed w attract investors." Lichtman Jim. Meyers is Q St Catha.rines-basedfroolQ,nce writer. J.6 KAI\CH I APlUL, ~7 , SUSlN~ NIAGARA said about the city's commitment to restore the main street stal:us of the BIA (Business lmprovernent Area) - a. title many considered lost to the Fallsview hotel and casino cUstrict. Council's commitment to the downtown was what drew his attention to the potential of Queen Street Wen. that and Toronto developer Mordecai Gllln (a.k.a. Motty Green) who began, five years ago, to quietIy buy up property on the street. By the time he was sussed out he was rumoured to have acquired. 15-18 pX'opemes and was looking for investors 1;0 make his dream a reality. TIlat dream - except for a live theatre district - is pretty much what Lichtman, who was obviously one of the potential investors that Gnm had approached. is proposing. "'Mordecai is no longer involved nor does he ha~ a financial interest." Lichtman said. Repeated calls to Grun were not retwned to confinn this. Salci says that Lichtman's hands-on involvement has provided a new focus for the redevelopment of-the downtown for residents, l10t necessarily tourists. citing a $100 million "'teak" each year in shopping dollars spent outside th~ city. He was part of a council delegation last winter that was invited by both Lichtman and Gr.un to see what's been done, along he same line. in Charleston N.C. where. by promoting its historic features. the main street bas been saved. ; As for the business community1 it's anxiously waiting fo~ development to move ahead. Anticipation stcadily grows a~ business people hear of others selling (OJ: highet and hi~er prices. Repairs being made inside the empty buildings are fueling that expectancy.BN Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Municipal Services Office Central Ontario 777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor Toronto ON M5G 2ES Phone: 416-585-6226 Fax: 416-585-6882 Toll-Free: 1-800-668-0230 February 20, 2007 Ministere des ~ Affaires municipales ~ OntarelO et du Logement . V . Bureau des servic~s.atJ~.idGlalite~ 'iV; l,-oJ':J'-I--1 li}l' ':1 Centre de l'OntaricfHHI.J. rHLL::' 'jL.l.:f'!J...... .} i _ L-c.c. o_'...} 777, rue Bay, 26 etage Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Telephone: 416-585-6226 T elecopieur: 416-585-6882 Sans frais: 1-800-668-0230 Mr. Bob Bolibruck Community Improvement Program Coordinator City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Re: Historic Drummandville Community Improvement Plan, City of Niagara Falls as adopted by By-law 2006-227 Dear Mr. Bolibruck: As you are aware, the Historic Drummondville Community Improvement Plan was adopted by Council on December 11,2006 and submitted to this Ministry for approval on January 4,2007. This submission was made under the provisions of Subsection 28(8) of the Planning Act, in place at the time of the adoption of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), which stipulated that the approval of the Minister was required when a CIP contained provisions under Subsections 28 (6) and (7). On January 1, 2007, the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 130) came into force. Through this legislation, Subsection 28(8) of the Planning Act was repealed. Consequently, the approval of the Minister is no longer required for CIPs, whether or not these plans contain provisions under Subsections 28 (6) and (7). In addition, also through Bill 130, the provisions of Subsections 28 (4), (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (4.4) and (5) of the Planning Act were repealed and replaced. Regarding Subsection 28 (5) as it now exists, a number of provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act apply to the approval of a CIP, including the requirement for a municipality to give notice of adoption under Subsection 17(23). Previously, a municipality was only required to give notice of adoption when the CIP did not contain provisions under Subsections'28 (6) and (7). Now, notice of adoption must be provided for all CIP's. As a result, in light of the requirements of the Planning Act as they stand today, if the Council is satisfied that this CIP is suitable for adoption, notice of this adoption must be given by the municipality in accordance with the requirements of the Act. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 416-585-7356. Sincerely, ~ Marco Melia Municipal Advisor cc. Dean lorfida, City Clerk The Premier of Ontario Le Premier ministre de l'Ontario >41 AC~~ f:i Fr~'K'3 l' {Jh 'I ;:'C6lt}\ U:d' l ,._~. . - - ---< II _1I'JIIl!lDIIr.. ..- ~--~ Ontario Legislative Building Edifice de I'Assemblee legislative Queen's Park -----------OmrefT~s_rrarR------ - ---- --- Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) M7A1A1 M7A1A1 November 29, 2006 Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6XS Dear Mr. Iorfida: Thank you for your letter informing me of council's resolution regarding Bill 111, the proposed Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act, 2006, and firefighters. I appreciate your keeping me updated on council's activities. I note that you have sent a copy of council's resolution to my colleague the Honourable Steve Peters, Minister of Labour. I trust that the minister will also take council's views into consideration. Thank you again for the information. Yours truly, Dalton McGuinty Premier c: The Honourable Steve Peters @ r.rU~!~~ F~iLLS CLE~~K::; ~(Jf! 122() (J9~5i7 Ministry of labour Ministere du Travail ~ ~--,. Ontario Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre 400 University Avenue 14th Floor Toronto ON M7A 1T7 Tel: 416 326-7600 Fax: 416 326-1449 400, avenue University 14e etage Toronto ON M7 A 1 T7 Tel. : 416326-7600 Telec.: 416326-1449 DEe 1 5 2006 Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: Thank you for sending me a copy of your correspondence to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, about the resolution passed by the Niagara Falls City Council on firefighters and occupational related diseases. Our government respects the hard work and dedication of firefighters, and we take their concerns very seriously. The Ministry of Labour continues to work with the Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Health and Safety Advisory Committee, established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, on a wide range of firefighter health and safety issues. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is an arm's-length agency of the Ministry of Labour that has the responsibility for adjudicating firefighters' occupational disease claims. In doing so, the WSIB relies on the most up-to-date scientific evidence for adjudicating cancer claims. The WSIB recognizes the link between certain cancers, such as primary malignant brain cancer and lymphoid leukemia, and firefighting activities, and accordingly compensates firefighters who contract these work-related cancers. In addition, the WSIB continues to evaluate all other claims case by case. On May 3, 2006, I directed my Parliamentary Assistant, the MPP for Thornhill, Mr. Mario G. Racco, to undertake a comprehensive review of the treatment of firefighter cancer claims and to compile an inventory of scientific literature. Mr. Racco has provided me with the report and I am currently reviewing it. Fire sector stakeholders have been invited to also review the report and provide their comments. The report is on the ministry's website at www.labour.gov.on.calenglishlhs/reports/firefighters. Thank you again for writing on this very important issue. Sincerely, &~ Steve Peters Minister c: The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier @ The Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1 February 13, 2007 Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk Niagara Falls Canada 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6XS Dear Mr. Iorfida: Le Premier ministre de l'Ontario Edifice de I'Assemblee legislative Queen's Park Toronto (Ontario) M7 A 1 A 1 ltj NIHG. FALLS CLERKS '07 0219 0'3::30b=~ Thank you for your letter of February 1 informing me of council's decision regarding the election of a regional chair. I appreciate your keeping me apprised of council's position. As this issue falls under his jurisdiction, I have sent a copy of your correspondence to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. I trust the minister will also take council's views into consideration. Thank you again for the information. I welcome council's input on this or any other issue of provincial concern. Yours truly, (2ttf{~ Dalton McGuinty Premier c: The Honourable John Gerretsen Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal Minister 6th Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7 A 1 L2 Tel: 416325-0424 Fax: 416 325-3013 www.pir.gov.on.ca Mailing Address: 4th Floor, Suite 425 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Ministere du Renouvellement de I'infrastructure publique Ministre 6e etage, edifice Mowat 900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 1 L2 Tel. : 416 325-0424 Telec: 416325-3013 www.pir.gov.on.ca Adresse postale : 4e etage, bureau 425 777, rue Bay Toronto ON M5G 2E5 lIj .,-~ Ontario PIR1823MC-2006-501 December 11 , 2006 His Worship Ted Salci Mayor City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niaga~;p Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear J~: Please accept my congratulations on your success in the recent municipal elections. Over the last year our government has worked in partnership with municipalities throughout the province on our $30 billion plus infrastructure investment plan, ReNew Ontario, to address infrastructure priorities determined by the people of Ontario and plan for future growth. I am pleased to report that we are making significant progress in our strategy to build a solid foundation for economic growth and prosperity. Your input is welcome and valued as we move forward with our investment initiatives. I look forward to working with you and council on the infrastructure needs of your municipality. I wish you all the best in your new term as mayor. Yours sincerely, ~~ David Caplan Minister Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 1 th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel. (416) 585-7000 Fax (416) 585-6470 www.mah.Qov.on.ca Ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement '" '.,-. "N' ,-. -'.' nwc. '''';:: .; ':~ ",10" r.'.L.' \"U;"U\0 [J'J L'-- i~ Ontario 777, rue Bay, 17e etage Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel. (416) 585-7000 Telec (416) 585-6470 www.mah.Qov.on.ca 06-30478 November 29, 2006 Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: Thank you for your letter of November 4, 2006, in which you suggest that the Province establish an audit committee that would respond to requests to audit campaign finances under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 states that a municipal council may delegate powers to a committee it appoints to decide on a compliance audit for individual members of council. I have noted your concerns about the challenges faced by some municipalities in attracting fully qualified individuals to serve, on a volunteer basis, on a committee which bears such a high level of responsibility. As you know, the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 is normally reviewed between elections and the issue of compliance audit committees will be part of that review. Again, thank you for writing me on this important matter. 1322(06/95) ~~ Attorney General McMurtry-Scott Building 720 Bay Street 11 th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2K1 Tel: 416326-4000 Fax: 416 326-4016 Procureur general Edifice McMurtry-Scott 720, rue Bay 11e etage Toronto ON M5G 2K1 Tel. : 416 326-4000 Telec. : 416326-4016 ~~~ --- ~ IOntario Our Reference #: M06-08400 His Worship Ted Salci Mayor City of Niagara Falls City Hall 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci: Thank you for your letter dated November 6, 2006, regarding the shortage of justices of the peace in the Niagara Region. To date, I have announced the appointment of 45 full-time, presiding justices of the peace. Of these appointments, I understand that 11 have been assigned to the Central West Region. These full-time, presiding appointments replace a number of part-time and non-presiding justices of the peace. Only presiding justices of the peace may preside over Provincial Offences Act trials. As you know, the Access to Justice Act, 2006 received Royal Assent on October 19, 2006. The Act introduces a number of reforms to the justice of the peace system including the designation of retired justices of the peace as per diem justices of the peace. I have moved swiftly to implement the per diem program and as of today' s date, have designated 22 per diem justices of the peace. I am confident that the designation of per diem justices of the peace, together with the 45 full-time presiding justices of the peace appointments, will greatly assist the judiciary in scheduling justices of the peace for criminal and Provincial Offences Act proceedings. As part of our longer-term justice of the peace initiatives, our work continues with the Office of the Chief Justice and the National Center for State Courts for the establishment of a justice of the peace complement for the Province of Ontario. The establishment of a complement model will assist the Ministry in responding to requests for justice of the peace appointments and will assist the judiciary in the assignment of justice of the peace resources throughout the province. .../2 Minister of Finance Ministre des Finances "H!~G. FHLL~:; CLERK~3 ~()b 121410::20 Ottawa, Canada K1A OG5 2006FIN201617 DEf L "'" Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk Corporate Services Department The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: Thank you for your correspondence of November 4,2006, regarding a Niagara Falls City Council motion which suggests that Canada's new Government provide tax relief for people who get their cats spayed or neutered. It is a fundamental principle of the Income Tax Act that deductions are not generally permitted in respect of personal expenses. This is understandable when you consider how widely personal tastes vary, regardless of income. When an exception is made, certain relatively strict conditions must be applied to ensure that the tax concession is limited to the target objective, since tax deductions and credits shift the tax burden to others. Thank you for communicating the concerns of Niagara Falls City Council. Sincerely, (7. rM. J amesM. Flaherty Canada FHLL.S CL.E~~r<~:; Niagara Falls Masonic Temple Limited 5269 Van Alstyne Place, Niagara Falls. ON. L2E 4K5 His Worship Mayor SaIci and Council City Hall 43 10 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6X5 February 2, 2007 Dear Mayor and Council, Re~ PARKING AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE 5269 VAN ALSTYNE PLACE.. NIAGARA FALLS On behalf of the Niagara Falls Masonic Temple Limited, we would like to set the record straight, regarding the use of our property by our neighbours "SHIV MANDIR" Niagara Hindu Samaj, 5284 Second Ave. Niagara Falls. L2E 4K2, for parking. Being good neighbours we have in the past allowed them, when asked and when there was no conflict with our own use, to use our property to accommodate their overflow parking needs. We have not given them carte blanche use of our parking nor do we intend to. Yours sincerely, ~/~~ Scott Reid ' President sr/fg ISSUE DATE: Dec. 4, 2006 3381 " ~-,.. Ontario Ontario Municipal Board Commission des affaires municipales de l'Ontario mAG. F~U (';. ('1 i:'fjt:""'" ''('is:: -'I' ')(!L l' (j(l:J , ,_'J '.....""'r:.....::r r'."J _l-"}O ,'.: '_L~ DECISION/ORDER NO: PL040922 The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Fiorino Romano, and Peter Grandoni and Jean Grandoni have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 34(19) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, against Zoning By-law 2004-157 oithe City of Niagara Falls OMS File No. R040208 800460 Ontario Ltd. has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 17(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, from a decision of the Regional Municipality of Niagara to refuse approval of Proposed Amendment No. 51 to the Official Plan for the City of Niagara Falls Region's File No. D.10.M.11.21-51 OMS File No. 0050026 The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Fiorino Romano, and Peter Grandoni and Jean Grandoni have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 51 (39) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, from a decision of the City of Niagara Falls to approve a proposed plan of subdivision on lands composed of Part Township Lots 135 and 138, and Part of the road allowance between Township Lots 121 and 135, in the former Township of Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls City's File No.26T-11-2004-03 OMB File No. S040092 The Regional Municipality of Niagara has brought a motion before the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 37 of the Ontario Municipal Board, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, for directions on the issue of access to the subject property APPEARANCES: Parties CounsellAaent* City of Niagara Falls K. Beaman 800460 Ontario Limited M. Melling Regional Municipality of Niagara S.M. Makuch, N. Auty Tate & Lyle Canada Ltd. J. Harbell A. Platt (added as Party during hearing) Jean Grandoni K. Dawson (Student-at-Law) Agricultural Lands Society J. Bacher* DECISION DELIVERED BY D. GATES AND ORDER OF THE BOARD - 2 - PL040922 This hearing involved a proposal to build a low-density 75-lot residential subdivision on a portion of an one hundred acre parcel of land owned by 800460 Ontario Limited (the "Company") within the urban area of the City of Niagara Falls. The lands are located at the west edge of the urban area of the City just west of Garner Road, east of Beechwood Road, north of Lundy's Lane and immediately north of a CNR railway line which abuts to the south. While this subdivision is low density, and is located on about half of the Company's land which is located nearest Garner Road, the subdivision is Phase 1 of an overall proposal that contains a mix of uses and densities, and becomes more dense as development proceeds further west of Garner Road. The permitted uses are generally set out in Official Plan Amendment OPA 51 and in Zoning Amendment By-law-2004- 157, both of which are before this Board and apply to all of the Company's land. There is a possibility that Highway 420 will be extended north of the residential lots in the proposed subdivision, butwithin Block 83. While the City passed both amendments and approved the draft plan of subdivision, the Region refused to approve OPA 51 and in addition the Region, Fiorino Romano, and Peter and Jean Grandoni appealed By-law-2004-157, and the draft plan of subdivision approval File 24T-11-2004-3(Revised). The Company appealed the Region's refusal to approve OPA 51. At the outset of this hearing on November 6, 2006, the Board was advised that the Parties had settled their differences. Tate & Lyle Canada Ltd. (referred to herein as Redpath), is the owner of a sugar plant located on an industrial property located just south of the CNR railway tracks and fronting on to Garner Road. The plant is near the proposed subdivision. Redpath recently became aware of these appeals. It brought a Motion at the beginning of this hearing with notice to the Parties that it was seeking Party status and that if Party status was granted, that it would be opposing the proposed residential plan so close to it's industrial operations. - 3- PL040922 Redpath had not been involved in the many months of ongoing discussions between the Parties leading up to the commencement of the hearing. Given all of the foregoing, legal counsel for the Company, Mr. Melling asked that the hearing be adjourned until the afternoon so as to give the Parties an opportunity to discuss settlement with Redpath. All the Parties agreed with this request and the Board adjourned the hearing until the afternoon. Upon resumption of the hearing, the Board was advised that a settlement had been reached between Redpath and the Company that the other Parties could accommodate and the Board was requested to further adjourn the matter until Friday, November 7, 2006 so that the settlement could be documented. Also the Parties wanted time to organize the evidence they now wished to call to prove that the draft subdivision approval, OPA 51,and By-law 2004-157 as settled, were in the public interest and represented good planning. No one apposed this request and the Board adjourned the hearing until Friday, November 7,2006. On Friday, November 7, the Board was asked on consent to grant Redpath Party status; status that the Board confirmed. Also, at the outset the Board received details of the proposed settlements, Exhibits 2 and 3. It appeared from the outset of this hearing that it would be very controversial because it involved an one hundred acre parcel of land that up until 2002 had been owned by the City and sold by it as industrial land. Furthermore, once the landowner purchased the property, it harves,ted one of the woodlots on the land. No adequate explanation was given to the Board as to why the harvesting was necessary and if this hearing were contested it could have been difficult for the Board to separate the planning merits of this case from the apparently selfish actions of the Company in destroying the woodlot. Mr. Melling called Mr. R. Brady, a very well qualified planner who had previously testified before this Board as an expert on many occasions. The Board accepted that his qualifications and experience entitled him to give expert opinion evidence. The Board heard no other evidence. -4- PL040922 As pointed out by Mr. Brady, the proposed plan represents good planning and is in the public interest because it protects the environment by identifying Block 83 (about 10 acres in area), which includes the remaining woodlot, its limit being the forest's drip line established by a surveyor and agreed to by the City and Company, providing a no build setback from the limit of the woodlot (which would prohibit buildings and other structures such as swimming pools), and the ultimate conveyance of this Block (which also includes a portion of the Highway 420 corridor), to the City. It is unfortunate that the City did not identify, protect and retain the woodlots when it first owned them. There is another large Block of land (approximately 16 acres) that runs along the CNR line immediately to the south of the subject lands which will also be conveyed to the City and will be used for all of the following purposes constructed at the owners expense: (i) a channelized watercourse; (ii) storm water management purposes including micro pools; (Hi) for berms and buffering from the railway; (iv) land rehabilitation by landscaping and the planting of many trees; and, (v) a pedestrian walkway. Because the proposal is so environmentally friendly in that it protects and enhances the environmental areas, Blocks 83 and 77 respectively, and provides for a mixed-use development, Mr. Brady had little difficulty demonstrating how the proposal has regard to, is consistent with and implements Provincial Policy and the Region's Official Plan. The Board heard evidence from Mr. Brady that there is little demand for industrial land here because this property is at the edge of the urban area. He believed it would not develop with employment uses for a very long time, perhaps 50 years. He also stated that such parcels at the edge of the urban area are typically developed with residential uses in Niagara Falls. -5- PL040922 This parcel is relatively isolated from the lands around it by virtue of the railway to the south, the low intensity rural uses to the north, the many roads and possible roads to the west and east. The only possibility of conflict with neighbours appears to be with Redpath's operation to the southeast which is dealt with below. Mr. Brady relied on at least ten studies that have been completed that support his opinion that these lands are desirable for residential uses including studies on: aggregates, environment, hydrology, fisheries, forestry, storm water management, traffic, servicing, noise, concept plan and his own planning study. With the proposed settlement, both the Region and the other Appellants, as well as Redpath, no longer oppose this development initiative. Mr. Brady then proceeded to review and demonstrate how the 21 issues that the Parties had earlier identified, together with Redpath's issues, had been taken care of by the proposal as settled. For instance, all services are readily available or will be provided on terms acceptable to the City and Region. Temporary emergency access and pedestrian access for transit will be provided to Lundy's Lane or Beechwood Road. Environmental concerns are alleviated with the rehabilation and improvements to Block 77 and by the identification, designations on and conveyancing of Blocks 83 and 77. Highway 420 is provided for as is the setback for housing that the Ministry of Transportation requested by inclusion of part of the potential right-of-way in Block 83 and redrafting the limit of the subdivision plan. CNR's concerns have been accommodated by the draft subdivision conditions and by the dedication of Block 77. Thus the proposal in its entirety, implements the Provincial Policy Statement and the Region's Official Plan Eventually Mr. Brady was able to demonstrate to the Board's satisfaction that all of the various concerns that had been raised had been covered off by the recommended subdivision draft conditions, the amending Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment as ultimately agreed upon by the Parties. For instance Redpath's concerns were dealt with by the addition of draft conditions 39-47 which may require the implementation of additional noise and vibration mitigation measures after further study together with warning clauses to advise prospective purchasers of the extent of Redpath's industrial operations. -6- PL040922 The other Parties settlement with the Company was implemented by the design of the final plan which specifically identified the limit of Block 83 to the satisfaction of the Parties, the provision of a no build zone abutting Block 83, its designation in the Official Plan and the conveyance of it to the City. Schedule "A" to the Official Plan was amended to implement the settlement as was the text of the plan to require a mixed use development of not less than 6 upa across the entire developable parcel and the zoning by-law redrafted, particularly to reflect the 5m no build zone and the uses permitted in the interim on the owners remaining land. The final bylaw no longer contained any Holding Provisions as provided for in section 36 of the Planning Act but accomplished the same by permitting recreational and some agricultural uses on the balance of the Company's lands. Thus, for the reasons given by Mr. Brady, a brief summary of which appears above, the Board will allow the Company's Appeal of OPA 51 and dismiss all of the Appeals to By-law 2004-157 and the Draft Plan Approval, provided that the amendment of OPA 51, Zoning Amendment By-law 2004-157, the draft plan and conditions are amended to read as per Attachments 1,2,3 and 4 respectively. The Board finds that the development proposal represents good planning and is in the public interest and heard no evidence to the contrary. At the conclusion of the hearing the Board gave an oral decision that briefly outlined the Board's finding based on Mr. Brady's testimony. The Board reserved the right to supply more fulsome reasons in this Memorandum of Decision, which it has done above. In coming to this finding the Board deleted Draft Condition 17 as requested by the Parties because it is no longer required and hereby delegates the clearing of the amended draft plan conditions back to the Planning Department of the City pursuant to section 51. (56.1) of the Planning Act to clear in the same way they would have had no appeal been made. It is so Ordered. liD. Gates" D.GATES MEMBER Ontario Municipal Board 655 Bay St Suite 1500 Toronto, ON M5G 1E5 Tel (416) 326-6800 Toll Free: 1-866-887-8820 Fax (416) 326-5370 www.omb.aov.on.ca Commission des affaires municipales de l'Ontario 655 rue Bay Bureau 1500 Toronto, ON M5G 1 E5 Tel (416) 326-6800 Sans Frais: 1-866-887-8820 Telec (416) 326-5370 www.omb.aov.on.ca ~ Ontario PL060894 IN THE MATTER OF subsection 53(19) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended Applicant and Appellant: Subject: Property Address/Description: Adriana Peters Consent 6322 and 6293 Dorchester Avenue, and 6322 Brookfield Avenue City of Niagara Falls B-35/2006/NF to B-46/2006/NF PL060894 C060308 to C060297 Municipality: Municipal File No.: OMB Case No.: OMS File No.: Adriana Peters has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, from Council's refusal to enact a proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 79-2000 of the City of Niagara Falls to rezone lands respecting 6322 and 6293 Dorchester Avenue, and 6322 Brookfield Avenue to rezone the properties to permit the proposed 7 single detached lots with special driveway access OMS Case No.: PL060894 OMS File No.: Z060122 APPOINTMENT FOR HEARING The Ontario Municipal Board hereby appoints Thursday, March 29th, 2007, at 10:00 forenoon at the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario for the commencement of the hearing of this appeal. The Board has set aside two (2) days for this hearing. All parties and participants should attend at the start of the hearing at the time and date jndicated, irrespective of the number of days scheduled. Hearing dates are firm - adjournments will not be granted except in the most serious circumstances, and only in accordance with the Board's Rules on Adjournments. If you do not attend and are not represented at this hearing, the Board may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. In the event the decision is reserved, persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision may request a copy from the presiding Board member or, in writing, from the Board. Such decision will be mailed to you when available. Pour recevoir des services en frant;ais, veuillez communiquer avec la Division des audiences au (416) 326-6800, au moins 20 jours civils avant la date fixee pour I'audience. DATED at Toronto, this 15th day of November, 2006. PATRICK HENNESSY SECRETARY ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007 7: 00 P.M. Nlt:lG. BilLS ClERt(S ~07 021611 :01 MacBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM (7150 Montrose Road) MINUTES Present: Karen Akalu (Chair), Philomena McCracken, Brian Smylski, John Harkness, Winston Heron, Mark Matthews, Cynthia Roberts (Staff) Regrets: Colleen McLaughlin, Dolores Sacco (Secretary) Absent: George Vallo, Barbara Buetter Guest: Carol Cowlishaw 1. Adoption of Minutes · Minutes of November 23,2006 IT WAS MOVED BY Mark Mathews, seconded by John Harkness, that the minutes of the meeting of November 23,2006, be approved. Motion Carried 2. Business Arising · Memo to Council re Importance of Arts and Culture - Cynthia advised that Council met to determine their goals for the upcoming term. The facilitator will prepare their comments and report back to Council at a later date. · Council Report re Art Feature Installation at New Twin Pad Arena - Report is on hold. · Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture Strategic Plan - The consultant presented the Strategic Plan to Council on January 22nd. Council members had many good comments and questions. The Report was accepted in principle and Staff will now prioritize the recommendations and return to Council with reports on an individual basis. 3. Communications 8th Annual Heritage Showcase - It was decided that, as the Committee did not have anything concrete to display, they would not participate this year. IT WAS MOVED BY Philomena McCracken, seconded by Winston Heron, that communications be received and filed. Motion Carried -2- 4. Sub-Committee Reports a) Planning Committee Brian indicated that the Marketing Template is complete and ready to be implemented once the new committee is formed. b) Program & Public Relations c) Awards d) Finance Cynthia reminded the Committee that any projects that have financial implications should be discussed at the sub-committee level and recommendations forwarded to the Committee for approval in advance. An individual should not make a purchase and then submit the invoice after the fact without prior Committee knowledge and approval. It is important that volunteers conduct Committee business in an open and transparent way. e) Regional Arts, Culture & Heritage Ad Hoc Committee Karen advised that the new Committee will be appointed in February and the name will be changed to "Regional Culture Committee" with representation from each of the 11 municipalities. 5. New Business · Ontario Arts Council "Compass" Program IT WAS MOVED BY Mark Matthews, seconded by Philomena McCracken, that the OAC Compass Program be deferred until the new Committee is in place. Motion Carried · New Committee Orientation At this time it is not known how many new members will be appointed so the date for an Orientation Meeting will be determined after the February 5th Council Meeting. · 2007 OAC Conference Karen advised that the 2007 conference will be held at Manatoulin Island in June this year. 6. Pending Items 7. Information Sharing (Display Table) 8. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY John Harkness, seconded by Brian Smylski, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m. and that the next meeting be held on February 22nd, 2007. Motion Carried S:\Arts & Culture Committee\Monthly Meetings\Minutes\2007\Ol. January 25.wpd The City of j~ Niagara Falls 'J1 Canada ~ ~ ~ -"" ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006 7:00 P.M. MacBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM (7150 Montrose Road) MINUTES Present: Karen Akalu (Chair), Philomena McCracken, Brian Smylski, Mark Matthews, George Vallo, John Harkness, Winston Heron, Dolores Sacco (Secretary) Cynthia Roberts (Staff) Regrets: Colleen McLaughlin, Barbara Buetter, Alderman Wayne Campbell 1. Adoption of Minutes · Minutes of September 21, 2006 IT WAS MOVED BY George Vallo, seconded by Mark Matthews, that the minutes of the meeting of September 21, 2006, be approved. Motion Carried 2. Business Arising 3. Communications · Transforming Niagara Through Culture - Conference Agenda Karen Akalu, Barb Buetter, Brian Smylski, Winston Heron and John Harkness will be attending the above conference. Registration fees will be taken out of the Arts & Culture budget. IT WAS MOVED BY Brian Smylski, seconded by George Vallo, that this Committee will pay the registration fee for Carol Cowlishaw, an Associate Member to attend the Conference in acknowledgement for all her volunteer work especially on the Artscene. Motion Carried · Transforming Niagara Through Culture - Cultural Showcase IT WAS MOVED BY John Harkness, seconded by Winston Heron, that this Committee will participate in the Cultural Showcase at the Transforming Niagara Through Culture Conference and setting up a display table. Motion Carried -2- · Proposal for the Re-use of the Recreation Building by Friends of Dr. Afrukhteh IT WAS MOVED BY John Harkness, seconded by Philomena McCracken, that the proposal for the Re-Use of the Recreation Building by Friends of Dr. Afrukhteh be referred to staff for a report back to this Committee at a later date. Motion Carried At this time, Karen Akalu congratulated Winston Heron and presented him with the Ontario Volunteer Award. 4. Sub-Committee Reports a) Planning Committee No Planning meeting took place. b) Program & Public Relations · ArtF est Update Karen Akalu briefly reported that the preparations for the ArtFest are corning along. c) Awards · Wall of Fame Philomena McCracken updated the Committee on the progress of the Wall of Fame and indicated that everything was corning together. · Inductees Eleven inductees with a short bio was presented to the committe. IT WAS MOVED BY Mark Matthews, secondedby Winston Heron, that the list of Wall of Fame Inductees,~e approved f?r induction into the 2006 Wall of Fame. Motion Carried · Council Report- R-2006-29 · Policy (Revised) · Signage - Signature Signs · Ontario Heritage Trust - Young Heritage Leaders 2006 Applications IT WAS MOVED BY Philomena McCracken, seconded by George Vallo, that the above report be received and filed . Motion Carried -3- d) Finance e) Strategic Plan Update . September 28,2006, Public Meeting presentation The Committee was advised that the Strategic Plan will be presented to Council in January 2007. f) Regional Arts, Culture & Heritage Ad Hoc Committee · Karen Akalu reported that as of December 2006, the Regional Arts, Culture & Heritage Ad Hoc Committee will be disbanding and a new committee will be struck and be called the Regional Cultural Committee. She advised that the structure of the committee will have more representation from the whole Region and they are looking for more Heritage representation. It was noted that Kathleen Powell has expressed interest in becoming a representative. 5. New Business a) Cynthia Roberts advised that a memo from the Clerk's Office dated October 22,2006, was received regarding the length of term for Committee appointments. The purpose of the memo was to canvas all committees to see if they want a four-year term or a two-year term. After discussing the pros and cons of the two terms, the Arts & Culture Committee agreed to a four-year term. IT WAS MOVED BY John Harkness, seconded by Mark Matthews, that the Arts & Culture Committee prefers a four-year term which is concurrent with the term of the appointing council. Motion Carried IT WAS MOVED BY Mark Matthews, seconded by Philomena McCracken, that staff ensures that at the first regular meeting of the new Arts & Culture Committee that an orientation of the red book take place with the new committee members and this practice be continued in subsequent years. Motion Carried b) Karen Akalu advised that she recently had a conversation with Alderman Janice Wing regarding setting Council's Goals & Objectives. Alderman Wing had suggested that if this committee wanted to have Arts & Culture included in the 10 goals that the new Council will 'set in Ja.nuary, a motion Should be made to Council asking them to include Arts & Culture in the goal setting for January. -4- IT WAS MOVED BY Brian Smylski, seconded by John Harkness, that a letter be forwarded to the new Council advising them to consider the importance of Arts & Culture in the City of Niagara Falls when setting their goals for the upcoming term of Council. Motion Carried Cynthia Roberts thanked John Harkness for providing more than 20 prizes for Volunteer Recognition Evening. ' 6. Pending Items 7. Information Sharing (Display Table) 8. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY Mark Matthews, seconded by George Vallo, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and that the next meeting be held on November 23,2006. Motion Carried S:\Arts & Culture Committee\Meetings\Minutes\2006\October 26, 2006.wpd it RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. MACBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM MINUTES OF MEETING Present: Don Jackson, Chair, Glen Mercer, Paisley J anvary-Pool, Pat Mascarin, Mick Wolfe, Paul Campigotto, Rich Merlino, Enzo Della Marca, Alderman Jim Diodati, Dolores Sacco (Secretary), Denyse Morrissey (Staff) Re2rets: Rob DeGiuli, Joe Talarico, Reg Jones Absent: Mike Verma 1. Adoption of Minutes Recreation Committee Meeting of September 12, 2006 IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Glen Mercer, that the minutes of the meeting of September 12, 2006, be approved as written. Motion Carried 2. Business Arising from the Minutes of September 12.. 2006 It was noted that an information meeting for Council, which will be open to the public is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2006 and the meeting is expected to be held at the MacBain Centre, regarding the Cytec Site for the New Arena - Environmental Issues. 3. Volunteer Recognition Evenin2 - Tuesday, October 24,2006, Club Italia Symposium: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 4. "Action Required" Items a) City of Niat:ara Falls Recreation Committee Grant Application - Leadership Trainin2 i) Niagara Falls Red Raiders Basketball Association- National Coaching Clinics - at . Niagara College and Lakeshore Catholic High School on September 23 and 30, 2006, October 21,22,2006 and November 11, 12, 2006. All applicants are requesting funding. · Rob Caporicci · Dragan Matovic · Amanda Rampado · Joel Seymour · Rick Rampado -2- IT WAS MOVED BY, Paul Campigotto, seconded by Mick Wolfe that the above applicants be approved $45.00 each, subject to receiving official receipts. Motion Carried ii) Niagara Falls Girls Hockey Association - Speak Out Clinic at Stoney Creek on September 21, 2006. (Ted Shellhorne is requesting $20.00) IT WAS MOVED BY, Paul Campigotto, seconded by Mick Wolfe that the above applicant be approved $20.00, subject to receiving an official receipt. Motion Carried iii) Niagara Falls Girls Soccer - National Coaching Intro Part A at Niagara College on October 21, 2006. (Eric Rolfe is requesting $110.00) IT WAS MOVED BY, Paul Campigotto, seconded by Mick Wolfe that the above applicant be approved $45.00, subject to receiving an official receipt. Motion Carried Handout: Niagara Falls Girls Hockey Association - Speak Out Clinic at WeIland, Ontario, on October 12, 2006. (Elisabeth Kneabone is requesting $25.00) IT WAS MOVED BY, Paul Campigotto, seconded by Mick Wolfe that the above applicant be approved $25.00, subject to receiving an official receipt. Motion Carried b) City of Niagara Falls Provincial, International Competition Grant Application i) SCCA National Championship Runoffs 2006 - Auto Racing. This event is to take place on October 9 - 16, 2006 in Topeka, Kansas. Nelson Mason is requesting financial assistance. IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Enzo Della Marca that the above applicant be approved $350.00, subject to receiving official receipts. Motion Carried c) 2007 Grants for Various Or~anizations Action: Discussion/consideration of Recreation Committee 2007 Grant Applications for consideration at the Corporate Services Meeting to be held in January 2007. The Recreation Committee Members were provided with copies of all applications received and a copy of the 2006 Recreation Committee grants budget. J-. -3- The applications were reviewed and the Committee required more recent financial information consistent with their fiscal year, for the following groups: Niagara Falls Badminton and Tennis Club, Niagara Falls Lightning Gymnastics Club, Niagara Falls Summer Swim Lessons, Niagara Falls Summer Playground Program - Pied Piper, Stamford Lions Club and Niagara Falls Curling Club. Recommendations will be made at the November 14, 2006 meeting. 5. Unfinished Business a) Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture Strategic Plan verbal update. A copy of the Consultants' (dmA Planning & Management Services) power point presentation was provided from the Community Forum, September 28. 2006. Don Jackson indicated he remitted comments to the Consultants based on the presentation by the Consultants at this Community Forum. He indicated this included outlining concerns with the recommendation that the committee structure be revised to amalgamate the Recreation and the Arts & Culture Committees. The consultation process which is a component of the proj ect was also discussed. The intended purpose of the Community Forum of September 28, 2006, in presenting a general overview and summary of the recommendations to the public which was part of the project process was commented upon by the Director. It was conveyed that the next step is for the final report, a very detailed and comprehensive document will be submitted and presented to Council in January 2007. IT WAS MOVED BY Rich Merlino, seconded by Glen Mercer that a letter be forwarded to the Consultants that the Recreation Committee prefers not to amalgamate the Recreation Committee and Arts & Culture Committee. Motion Carried 6. Next Committee Meetin~ Tuesday, November 14, 2006 MacBain Community Centre Board Room 8. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY Enzo Della Marca, seconded by Rich Merlino that the meeting be adj ourned at 9: 15 p.m. Motion Carried S:\Recreation Committee\Minutes\2006\October 10, 2006. wpd .;, NIAG. FHllS CLERKS "()? (il'" 11',) '14:4'::1 ~. ~ .. J... ,t_ RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. MACBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM MINUTES OF MEETING Present: Don Jackson, Chair, Paisley Janvary-Pool, Pat Mascarin, Mick Wolfe, Paul . Campigotto, Rich Merlino, Rob DeGiuli, Enzo Della Marca, Dolores Sacco (Secretary) Re~rets: Reg Jones, Glen Merc.er, Joe Talarico, Alderman Jim Diodati, Denyse Morrissey (Staft) Absent: Mike Verma 1. Adoption of Minutes Recreation Committee Meeting of October 10, 2006 IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Pat Mascarin, that the minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2006, be approved as written. Motion Carried 2. Business Arisiil~ from the Minutes of October 10" 2006 Mick Wolfe advised that on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, he attended the Council Information Session on the Environment Investigations and Findings on the Cytec Canada Property and Proposed Arena Site. The end result was very positive and the 'property was cleared. a) 2007 Grants for Various Organizations. Additional financial information was received for the following groups: Niagara Falls Badminton and Tennis Club, Niagara Falls Lightning Gymnastics Club, Niagara Falls Summer Swim Lessons, Niagara Falls Summer Playground Program - Pied Piper, Stamford Lions Club and Niagara Falls Curling Club. Action: Discussion/consideration of Recreation Committee 2007 Grant Applications for consideration at the Corporate Services Meeting to be held in January 2007. '", IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary Poole, seconded by Enzo Della Marca that the Boys & Girls Club, Niagara Falls Badminton Club, Niagara Falls Horticultural Society, Niagara Falls Lawn Bowling Club, Niagara Falls Summer Swim Lessons and Niagara Falls Summer Playground Program - Pied Piper grant requests remain at a status quo and the grant applications be forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2007, for its consideration. Motion Carried -2- IT WAS MOVED BY Enzo Della Marca, seconded by Rob DeGiuli, that the Niagara Falls Lightning Gymnastics Club grant request be approved for $1,000 and forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2007, for its consideration. Motion Carried IT WAS MOVED BY Mick Wolfe, seconded by Paul Campigotto that the Stamford Lions Club grant request be approyedin the amount of $6,000.00 ancJ forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2007, for its consideration. Motion Carried ITW AS MOVED BY Enzo Della-Marca, seconded by Paul Campigotto that the Village of Chippawa Citizens's Committee grant request be approved in the amount of $1,150.85 and forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2007, for its consideration. Motion Carried IT W AS MOVED BY Rob DeGiuli, seconded by Pat Mascarin that the Curling Club grant request be approved in the amount of $10,000.00 and forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2007, for its consideration. Motion Carried 3. Communications a) Notice of Santa Claus Parade b) E-mail from Jason Nelson regarding results of his race in Kansas City 4. "Action Required" Items a) City of Nia{:ara Falls Recreation Committee Grant Application - Leadership Trainin{: i) Niagara Falls Red Raiders Basketball Association- Introduction Competitive B- at Niagara College on November 11&12, 2006. Greg Phelps is requesting $110.00. IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Rich Merlino that the above applicant be approved $45.00 each, subject to receiving official receipts. Motion Carried ii) Niagara Falls Girls Hockey Association - Speak Out Clinic at Welland, Ontario, on November 21, 2006. (5 applicants are requesting $35.00) · Sandy Kelson · Heather O'Donoghue · Jamie McKee · Terry O'Donoghue · Dierk Mueller IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary Pool, seconded by Paul Campigotto that the above applicants be approved $35.00 each, subject to receiving official receipts. Motion Carried -3- iii) Niagara Falls Girls Hockey Association - Trainer Level I at Pelham, Ontario, on October 14, 2006. (Judy Ward is requesting $100.00) iv) Niagara Falls Girls Soccer - N.C.C.P. Introduction to Competition B at Niagara College on November 11, 12,2006. (Wayne Fansolato is requesting $110.00) IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Paisley J anvary Pool that the above applicants be approved $45.00 each, subject to receiving official receipts. Motion Carried v) Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association - 2006 Training Clinics (34 applicants requesting $45.00 and 1 applicant requesting $40.00 for a total of $1,570.00) IT WAS MOVED BY Mick Wolfe, seconded by Rich Merlino that the above 34 applicants be approved $45.00 each and one applicant approved $40.00 for a total of $1570.00, subject to receiving official receipts. Motion Carried Rob De~iuli declared a conflict 5. UnJinished Business a) Volunteer Recognition Evening 2006 - Follow-up and recommendations for 2007 Deferred until next meeting and a financial statement is received from Lori Albanese. b) Update on Arena Fundraising Campaign for Additional Seating . Deferred until further information is received. 6. New Business a) Recreation Committee Christmas Social will be held at the Spicy Olive. b) It was announced that the Winter Lights Competition will be held on December 9, 10, 2006 HANDOUT - Memo from Dean Iorfida dated October 22,2006 regarding Length of Term for Committee Appointments. After a short discussion, it was decided that the Recreation Committee supports a Four (4) year term for committee member appointments. IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary Pool, seconded by Enzo Della Marca that a letter be forwarded to the Arts & Culture Committee congratulating them on the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame. Motion Carried -4- 7. Next Committee Meetin~ Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - Christmas Social - Spicy Olive, 5026 Centre Street, Niagara fal~s, Ontario 8. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY Rich Merlino, seconded by Pat Mascarin that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Motion Carried S:\Recreation Cornmittee\Minutes\2006\November 14, 2006.wpd RECREATION COMMITTEE _.-._ TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 20WftG.FAlLSClERKS'07022114:C5 AT 7:00 P.M. MACBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM MINUTES OF MEETING Present: Don Jackson, Chair, Paisley J anvary- Pool, Pat Mascarin, Glen Mercer, Rich Merlino, Paul Campigotto, Rob DeGiuli, Joe Talarico, Dolores Sacco (Secretary), Denyse Morrissey (Staff) Re2rets: Mick Wolfe, Enzo Della Marca Absent: Mike Verma, Alderman Jim Diodati, Reg Jones 1. Adoption of Minutes Recreation Committee Meeting of November 14,2006 IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Glen Mercer, that the minutes of the meeting of November 14, 2006, be approved as written. Motion Carried 2. Business Arising from the Minutes of November 14~ 2006 a) Volunteer Recognition Evening 2006 - Follow-up and recommendations for 2007 A discussion took place regarding Volunteer Recognition Evening 2006 and the consensus was that the evening was very successful. Suggestions to improve the evening were as follows: · Write-ups on the award winners should be shortened; · The Recreation Committee members should participate more with preparations; · The event could begin earlier. IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley J anvary Pool, seconded by Rich Merlino that the $2,500.00 surplus from Volunteer Recognition Evening be carried over to 2007 and put towards advertising and promoting recreational activities. Motion Carried IT WAS MOVED BY Joe Talarico, seconded by Glen Mercer that the Volunteer Recognition Evening Financial Report be received and filed and that a thank-you letter be forwarded to Lori Albanese outlining the recommendations for the 2007 Volunteer Recognition Evening. Motion Carried -2- 3. Communications a) Thank you letter from Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics Corporation IT WAS MOVED BY Rich Merlino, seconded by Pat Mascarin, that the above communication be received and filed for information. Motion Carried 4. Unfinished Business a) Update on Arena Fundraising Campaign for Additional Seating Don Jackson advised that the Arena Fundraising Campaign is still on hold now that a new OHL Proposal was presented to Council on Monday, January 8, 2007. All cheques are being held in abeyance until a decision is made on the new Proposal. Denyse Morrissey was questioned on what transpired at Council on January 8, 20007, with respect to the new OHL Proposal. She advised that Capital Sports 'presented their proposal to Council and Council struck an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Mayor Salei, 5 Aldermen and Senior Staff to determine the possibility and probability of the process and requested a report back to Council on January 22, 2007. 5. New Business a) Glen Mercer announced the Stamford Volunteer firemen's AssoCiation's annual Christmas Tree bonfire will take place on Sunday, January,14, 2007, between 2:00,p.m. and 5 :00 p.m. b) It was announced that the consultant will be presenting the Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture to Council on January 22, 2007. Once Council approves the Strategic Plan it will become a public document. c) It was noted that the this Recreation Committee had a successful term and was recognized for. their contribution to fundraising for the New Twin Pad Arena. d) Paisley Janvary Pool noted that the Christmas Social was a success and was enjoyed by all who attended. Don Jackson, Chair thanked all members for their contributions within the last three years and wished everyone well. 6. Next Committee Meetine IT WAS MOVED BY Rich Merlino, seconded by Glen Mercer, that the next meeting be changed from Tuesday, February 13, 2006 to Tuesday, February 20, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. " -3- Motion Carried Tuesday, February 20, 2007 MacBain Community Centre Board Room 7. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY Rob DeGiuU, seconded by Joe Talarico that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Motion Carried S:\Recreation Committee\Minutes\2007\January 9, 2006.wpd City of Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Study Class Environmental Assessment Master Plan Status Update F~ILLS CLERK::; :07 021.c~ t1.:(d In 2006, the City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara initiated the City of Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Study. The goal of the study is to provide a strategic plan and financing strategy allowing for the long term growth of the city's infrastructure system while furthering the City's ongoing commitment to the elimination of combined sewer overflows. The sewage and stormwater infrastructure that serves the City of Niagara Falls has been under increasing stress in recent years due to new residential development and a growing tourism industry. The City of Niagara Falls has identified the need to undertake the development of this comprehensive City-wide plan to determine the level of sewage and stormwater infrastructure required to service the City in the future. Flow monitoring within the City's sanitary sewer system has been undertaken to develop a better understanding of the dry weather and wet weather flow patterns in the sewer system. This data is being used in a computer model that identifies areas in the City that may require upgrades to meet the increased requirements. The study is being conducted under the Ministry of the Environment's Class Environmental Assessment Master Plan process. The first Public Information Centre (PIC) for the project was held in March 2006. A second PIC where residents and other interested parties will be able to review and comment on the study, as well as speak one-on-one with city staff and consultants, will be held in the coming months. I I I I I I I I I I i I Due to the immediacy of issues related to basement L flooding in this area, a focused study has been Kalar Road Pumping Station Area conducted within the Kalar Road sanitary service area to determine the preferred approach to alleviate flooding. The Class Environmental Assessment project is near completion and a second PIC is being planned for the Kalar Road Class EA in the winter of 2007. The study team is currently assessing alternatives so that a recommended solution can be presented to the public at this PIC. Kalar Road Pump Station Sanitary Servicing Area Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment Status Update City of Niagara Falls residents living in the Kalar Road Pump Station Sanitary Service Area have experienced approximately three severe basement flooding events over the past four years as a result of locally heavy rainfall events. The City of Niagara Falls has identified the need to provide measures to alleviate the occurrence of basement flooding and other damage associated with stormwater overflows in the drainage basin of the Kalar Road Pump Station. it l:NTS For more information on this project or if you have questions or comments, please contact: Sabrina Coletti Environmental Planner, CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. 255 Consumers Road, Toronto ON M2J5B6 Tel: 416-499-0090 ext. 346 Emai1: Sabrina.Coletti@ch2m.com Geoff Holman Manager of Development, City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Tel: 905-356-7521 ext. 4219 Emai1: gholman@niagarafalls.ca ..~ '\ \ \V \ ,J I f ',/ ./ \ \ ~""-,_.,,........- /' (~, ' /.~. ''''""" ,// t', ;/' ",~ .)l ''''~J {CfJI \" "'~1. t=' ~ The Niagara CAER* Grou~,,~JlfX,fQli'~ ,,('"'_"; .I\:(,5>/~ A c" /' John Dunn - Coordinator, 2485 Ott Road, Stevensville, ON., LOS 1 SO """,~l' ?9!TT;;\ \\<'~~~. Phone and Fax: 905-382-3386 "'-'~L____~ December 1, 2006 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON. L2E 6X5 Attn: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of City Council Re: Release of Year 2005 Chemical Emission Data to the Public The Management of the Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies wish to inform you that as of December 1, 2006 we made public our report for chemical emissions, chemical wastes and combustion emissions for 2005 at a press conference held at the Oxy Vinyls Canada plant in Thorold. While the report is now available on the Niagara CAER Group Web Site at www.niagaracaer.com. hard copies are being sent to select individuals. In summary, from 2004 to 2005, chemical emissions were reduced by 8.2%, chemical wastes rose by 18.1 % due to disposing of outdated products and non-routine non-hazardous materials. Combustion emissions were reduced by 3.1 % to the lowest level in thirteen years, a significant accomplishment as production rates have increased by 63.8% since 1993. Yours tfUlY'J " j! " . ~ ~/]t1V ohn Dunn Niagara CAER Group Coordinator Enclosed: Copy of 2006 Report for 2005 Emissions Copies: Niagara CAER Group Plant Managers *CAER - Community Awareness and Emergency Response - An initiative of The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association CAER Group Companies include Chemtrade Logistics Inc., CYTEC Canada Inc., Durez Canada, Kemira Chemicals Inc., Lubrizol Canada Ltd., Mancuso Chemicals Ltd., Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc., PolyOne Canada Inc. t .. Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies National Emissions Reduction Masterplan (NERM) 2006 Report for 2005 Emissions Member Companies Chemtrade Logistics Inc. CYTEC Canada Inc. Durez Canada Kemira Chemicals Canada Inc. Lubrizol Canada Limited Mancuso Chemicals Limited Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc. PolyOne Canada Inc. 2 Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies 2006 NERM Report Index Page Description 2 Index 3 Company Contact List 4 Introduction 5 Summary 6 Explanations 7 Chart No.l-Chemical Emissions 8 Chart No.2-Production Volumes 9 Chart No.3-Chemical Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production 10 Chart No.4-Chemical Wastes 11 Chart No.5-Chemical Wastes per 1000 Kg. Production 12 Chart No.6-Combustion Emissions 13 Chart No.7-Combustion Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production 14 Table I-Chemical Emissions greater than 1000 Kg. per year. 15 Table 2-Chemical Emissions less than 1000 Kg. per year. 16 Table 3-Chemical Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production, 1993 to 2004 17 Table 4-Chemical Wastes 18 Table 5-Chemical Wastes per 1000 Kg. Of Production, 1993 to 2004 19 Table 6-Combustion Emissions 20 Table 7-Combustion Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production 3 Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies Contact List Company Name and Business Phone Number Chemtrade Logistics Inc. Tim Haniford 905-356-8763 CYTEC Canada Inc. Martin Lehman Ken Milo 905-374-5844 905-374-5812 Durez Canada, Fort Erie Kevin Rady Robert Hunt 905-871-3206 905-871-3206 Kemira Chemicals Canada Inc. St. Catharines Bruno Montpetit Clifton Brown 905-688-6470 905-688-6470 Lubrizol Canada Limited Blair Schiebel Bill Goodfellow 905-358-5778 905-358-5778 Mancuso Chemicals Robert Patel 905-357-3626 Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc. Don Davidson Mike Waher 905-374-5601 905-374-5646 PolyOne Canada Inc. Mario Tremblay 905-353-4229 4 Introduction This report is issued by the Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies as part of their commitment to being open to the public and to operating their businesses according to the principles of Responsible Care@, an initiative of The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association. This is the fourteenth year of its publication. The results are presented as graphs with accompanying explanations for reported changes. Data is presented at the end of the report in the form of tables. Persons wishing to obtain more information are asked to e-mail their questions to sajondun@iaw.on.ca, or they can contact the chemical company directly at the numbers listed in this report. Operating the chemical plants with the absolute minimum impact on the health, safety and environmental well being of the communities in which we operate and live, continues to be our top priority. As may be seen from the graphs, we are making progress on our commitment. 5 Summary Chemical Emissions were reduced by 8.2% while Production Volumes rose 1.7%. Chemical Emissions per thousand kilograms of Production has been reduced to the lowest level in five years, a full 50.6% lower than our Base Year of 1993. Chemical Wastes rose by 18.1 % mainly due to disposition of outdated products and non-routine non-hazardous materials as well as materials from product improvement trials. Waste water equipment modifications will significantly reduce wastes at one plant starting in 2007. Combustion Emissions were reduced by 3.1 % as the result of a new boiler installation matching our lowest level of emissions ever achieved. Combustion Emissions per thousand kilograms of Production has also been reduced to the lowest level ever achieved, a reduction of 41.6% compared with our Base year of 1993, truly a significant achievement in the area of reducing Green House Gases. 6 E!)llanations In 2005, Chemical Emissions were reduced by 8.2% while Production levels rose by 1.7%. This reduction was achieved as the result of improved process control and favourable product mixes at one facility. The result of the reduced emissions and increased production is that Chemical Emissions per Thousand Kilograms of Production has been reduced to the lowest level in five years, a full 50.6% reduction from our Base Year of 1993. For 2006 we are projecting further improvements bringing this number to a new seven year low. Chemical Wastes increased by 18.1 % as the result of several contributing factors. Two companies report disposal of obsolete products from non Niagara CAER Group sister plants and also from a company that was acquired. Also some wastes were non-routine, non-hazardous outdated products. One company reported the disposal of some contaminated soil as part of their plant site cleanup. Another plant reported increased non-hazardous PVC waste to landfill as the result of trials to improve product quality. This same company is installing waste water treatment equipment that will significantly reduce pve waste presently sent to landfill. While we are expecting that the current level of Wastes will continue for 2006, we are estimating that some of the current projects will produce favourable results in the next several years. In 2005 Combustion Emissions were reduced by 3.1 % matching the levels in 2002 and 2003 which were the lowest achieved since we started keeping records in 1993. The replacement of an old boiler with a new one including a steam economizer and the removal of a thermal oxidizer at one plant contributed to this reduction. When the Production Volume increase of 1.7% is factored in to produce record volumes of374.3 million kilograms, we achieved the lowest level of Combustion Emissions per Thousand kilograms of Production since we started keeping records, a full 41.6% lower than our Base Year of 1993. This represents a significant achievement as we strive to reduce green house gases in Canada. Projections for 2006 show continued improvement in this area. . en ~ 'I- o 150 tn "'C s::: CU tn 1 00 ~ o ..s::: I- 7 Chart No. 1 Chemical Emissions 250 200 I j 147 I ! i I I I I 50 o 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. Year Emissions in 2005 were reduced by 8.20/0 compared with 2004. Equipment modifications and improved processing were some of the contributing factors. Production of products with lower levels of emissions was also a factor. For 2006 we are forecasting a further reduction of 4. 10;0. . ~ 250 'I- o fn 200 s::: o .- - == 150 :E 8 Chart No. 2 Production Volume 400 300 380 j I I ! 350 100 50 o 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. Year Production levels in 2005 were 1.70/0% higher than in 2004 and 61.30/0 higher than our Base Year of 1993. Production levels in 2006 are expected to increase by another 1.5%. As may be seen from the chart, each year results in a new Production Volume record. 9 Chart No. 3 Chemical Emissions Per 1000 Kg. Of Production 0.9 s:: 0.83 0 ;; 0.8 (.) :J '"~",,. "C 0 0.7 ... a.. Ili- 0.61 0 0.6 . C) 0.52 ~ 0,5 <:) 0.5 0.45 <:) <:) 0.41 ""'" ... 0.4 (1) a.. m 0.3 ~ - t/J 0.2 s:: .2 t/J .!! 0.1 E ;j q - w 0 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. Year In 2005, Chemical Emissions to water and air were reduced by 8.2%> while Production Levels were increasing by 1.7% compared with 2004. As a result, Chemical Emissions per thousand kilograms of Production was reduced by 8.90/0 versus 2004 and 50.60/0 compared with our Base Year of 1993. For 2006 we are estimating a further reduction of 4.90/0 which is 530/0 lower than in our base Year of 1993. 10 Chart No.4 Chemical Wastes 1200 1136 ~ I i I 1000 I 1 C) I ~ ! 'to- I 0 800 fn 6761 "C c: <U I fn ::s 600 0 .s:: I- fn 400 (I) .., fn <U ~ 200 o 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. Year Chemical wastes increased by 18.1010 in 2005 compared with 2004. Contributing reasons were: disposal of obsolete products from sister plants and also from companies that were acquired; non routine, non hazardous outdated products; one plant disposed of some contaminated soil as part of plant site cleanup; increased non-hazardous PVC waste to landfill as the result of trials to improve product quality. Waste water equipment modifications will reduce waste sent to landfill starting in 2007. 11 Chart No.5 Chemical Wastes Per 1000 Kg. of Production I I I II !I I I I I I I I I I I 4 3.78 t: 0 ;i 3.5 (.) :J "'C 0 3 l- e.. .... 0 . 2.5 C) ~ 0 2 0 0 ~ I- (1) 1.5 e.. . C) ~ 1 ~ (/) (1) ... ~ 0.5 ~ o 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 I est. Year An increase of 18.1010 in Wastes combined with a 1.7010 increase in Production Volumes has resulted in an increase in the amount of Wastes per thousand kilograms of Production of 15.90/0. We are expecting that the same level will be maintained in 2006. An analysis of the above Chart will reveal that we are probably close to the minimum level for Wastes per Thousand kilograms of Production. However, the plants will continue to search out ways of minimizing wastes as long as operations continue. Reducing wastes makes good business sense. 12 Chart No. 6 Combustion Emissions 64 C) 62.3 ~ 62 ..... 0 fJ) l:: 60 0 .- :e 58 fJ) l:: o 56 fJ) .! E 54 W l:: o .. 52 fJ) ::s .c E 50 o () 48 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. Year Combustion Emissions in 2005 were reduced by 3.1 % from 2004 levels matching the levels in 2002 and 2003, the lowest since we have been keeping records. The installation of a new boiler, a steam economizer and the removal of a thermal oxidizer at one plant contributed to this reduction. Considering that since 2002 Production Volumes have increased by 8.1 % without increasing emissions, this represents a significant accomplishment in the effort to reduce green house gases. 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Visit www.makeitstop.ca 2006 Ontario Medals for Firefighter Bravery ~ Ontario Ministry of Community Safety Ministere de la Securite communautaire and Correctional Services et des Services correctionnels Pat Burke, Fire Marshal of Ontario Balance is important in achieving life safety It is my pleasure to assume the role of Fire Marshal of Ontario. I am looking forward to carrying on the work of my prede- cessors in building a fire service that is ready to take on the challenges of this complex and ever-changing world of ours. One of the guiding principles I strive to apply to all areas of my life is achieving a sense of balance. Balance, in a conceptual sense, can be defined as the median point between two opposite forces. It is a tenuous state, to be sure, but the resulting sense of harmony and purpose is definitely worth the effort. I believe the concept of balance can also be applied to the fire service. For example, you have been hearing a lot about zero tolerance lately, relative to enforcing the smoke alarm requirements of the Fire Code. For many fire departments, this represents the polar extreme to their accepted practices. Community smoke alarm programs have traditionally involved increasing public aware- ness, while providing and installing smoke alarms in homes. The idea of holding people accountable for their responsibili- ties by issuing tickets or fines is still a foreign concept in many areas of the province. While I whole-heartedly support public education, it needs to be balanced with fair and enforceable con- sequences. Only then can we ensure that fire and life safety is a priority for everyone. Zero-tolerance means there is no time allowed to achieve compliance in areas involving immediate life safety. Sanctions under the Fire Code communicate a strong message: it is not acceptable to be irresponsible in Ontario when it comes to life safety. I can recount numerous stories about children who have died because their parents or guardians did not accept responsi- bility for life safety in their own homes. Recent, high-profile fires have shaken many Ontarians out of their complacent attitudes toward fire safetyr, but the threat of sanctions under the Fire Code are still needed in order to reach all homeowners, landlords and tenants. These sanctions can be reinforced by forging stronger working relationships with pro- vincial offences prosecutors and by encouraging local media to cover Code prosecutions. Enforcement is an important element of a risk management See <Balance' on page 10 The Ontario Fire Service Messenger . December/January 2007 .. News Patrick Burke, Fire Marshal of Ontario On December 1, 2006, Patrick (Pat) Burke was appointed Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Burke began his career as a firefighter with Windsor Fire & Rescue Services in 1968. He held the rank of Lieutenant and was qualified as a Captain before being promoted to Deputy Chief in 1994. In 2002, Burke was appointed to Chief of the Niagara Falls Fire Department and was a Vice- President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. In 2006, he was elected President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Burke has served on the Execu- tive Board of the Ontario Profes- sional Fire Fighters Association and was President from 1982 to 1986. In other years, his member- ships have included: the Profes- sional Standards Setting Body of the Ontario Fire Service, Provin- cial Emergency Management Ad- visory Committee, Ontario WSIB Firefighters Primary Prevention Committee, the Ontario Associa- tion of Fire Chiefs Urban Fire Ser- vices Committee, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Govern- ment Relations Committee and the Ontario Municipal Employees Re- tirement System Board. Burke holds a Bachelor of Arts Continued from page I Balance is the key approach to Fire Code compliance. When I was Deputy Fire Chief with the Windsor Fire & Rescue Service, the department instituted a policy of reviewing all the case files on which the fire prevention team had worked according to three criteria. The review led to a program of follow-up on a num- ber of red-flagged files to ensure compliance or to lay charges. By taking a risk management approach, we found that just be- cause we had given the owners direction on what to do to ensure the building was up to Code, it did not mean that these directions had been acted upon. By not follow- ing up, we were assuming part of the responsibility for putting our community at risk of fire as well as creating a legal liability for our municipality. As the Fire Chief of Niagara Falls Fire Department, I implemented a similar risk management ap- proach. In one year alone, more from the University of Windsor, a diploma in Labour Studies from the Labour College of Canada and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor. He was called to the Bar in 1992 and has practised in the areas of union side labour law and criminal law. Burke is married to J oann and they have four children, Laura, Brendan, Kevin and Heather: in addition to three grandchildren, Lily, Wyatt and Emmett. When not at work, Burke's hobbies include photography, downhill skiing and basketball. than $1 mil- lion in fines were levied as a result of following up on com- pliants and taking a zero tolerance approach to Code com- pliance. This is an approach that can be applied to all types of occupancies, in any size of municipality. Balanc- ing a fair enforcement component with strong public education pro- grams and activities will achieve the greatest possible degree of life safety. For us in the fire service, life safe- ty is our priority and our passion. 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Falls Ontario L2G 7R6 (905) 358-6196 emall: Klm@KimCraitor.com Office of the Mayor WAYNE H. REDEKOP November 1, 2006 Ted Salci, Mayor City of Niagara Falls Box 1023,4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E6J~ De~~i: Re: White October - Emergency Assistance On behalf of the residents of the Town of Fort Erie, I would like to express deepest appreciation for the timely, generous & unreserved assistance that you and your municipality extended to us during our recent time of crisis. The weather system that engulfed Fort Erie during October 12-13, 2006, was unprecedented. Never has Fort Erie experienced that combination of dropping temperatures, rain, wet snow, thunder and lightening and wild winds that we experienced over a 24-hour period. The damage and destruction was devastating. Canadian Niagara Power did a remarkable job in restoring power to over 15,400 residential and business customers representing virtually every home and business (commercial/industrial) in Fort Erie. Parts of its system has been rebuilt and other parts will require further work. Under great hardship, the residents of Fort Erie pulled together to ensure the safety of friends, relatives and neighbours. Their efforts were facilitated by the selfless response of Town staff, Canadian Niagara Power, our neighbouring municipalities, community organizations and community minded businesses. It is only in time of need that we truly learn who our friends are. You and your community have proven to be true friends. For that, I and all residents of Fort Erie are eternally grateful. Be assured that should the occasion ever arise where you should find your municipality in need, Fort Erie will be there to assist in any way it can. Please extend our gratitude to your Council and all individuals from your staff who responded to our call for aid. We shall always remember. Yours very truly, /~~/ ~.~c::~p zr--~- ..--:;_ ~yt; . Redekop ~ Mayor Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 256 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca NHlG. FALLS CLERKS '07022716:42 5548 Hodgson Ave. Niagara Falls, Ont. L2H IN4 Mayor Ted Salci and Members of City Council. I am indeed grateful to you and honoured to be given the opportunity to again serve on the Committee of Adjustment. In addition to being able to continue to serve my Community, membership does provide a reminder of the many pleasant years as a City employee and the bost of wonderful acquaintances made during those many years. Again many thanks for your kindness. Sipcerely, CL c<~/- Jack CoUinson www.rotarytvauction.com Please address your reply to: 7864 Pamela Drive Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2V5 December 6, 2006 Mayor Ted Salci & City Council 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Donor: On behalf of the Niagara Falls Rotary Clubs, I am pleased to inform you that because of your support, this year's T.V. Auction was a tremendous success raising over $60,000 dollars to be distributed to local charities. The funds raised will be used to assist disabled children needing special care, a breakfast program for kids, The Jeff Morgan Emergency Department at GNGH, Nova House and many other worthwhile projects. We recognize that this project would not be possible without the support of those businesses who so kindly donated merchandise, gift certificates, product or who became major sponsors. For your kind support may we convey our sincere thanks. Your contribution was tangible evidence of your continuing support and interest in the community. If if was necessary to have your head office approve of your participation, would you please convey our appreciation to them as well. Again, our appreciation for your help. Sincerely ~. Chair, 2006 T.V Auction Rotary TV Auction - A Great ~y to Advertise }Our Business January 20, 2007 Members of City Council City of Niagara Falls P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Members of City Council, The Adam Vitaterna Memorial Fund Dinner Dance and Silent Auction was a tremendous success! We could not have done it without your kind and generous support. Weare proud to report that after expenses we raised over $27,000. The Adam Vitaterna Memorial Fund was established in the spring of 2005 to honour the memory of Adam Vitaterna who we lost tragically on January 5, 2005. Adam's Fund has helped many deserving children in the Niagara Region by paying for their sports registrations including outdoor and indoor soccer, hockey, ball hockey and basketball. It has also purchased hockey and soccer equipment for these children. To date the fund has helped over 50 children and has disbursed over $21,000.00 Adam played many sports but was primarily interested in hockey and soccer. His fund also covers other leisure activities within the Niagara Region. To learn more about Adam and updates on the Fund, please visit his web site at www.adalTIvitaterna.com With your gracious support, we have brightened the lives of many underprivileged children within the Niagara Region...all in the loving memory of Adam Vitaterna We have already booked our next annual dinner dance at Club Italia to be held on October 5th, 2007. Thank you again for your kind support, your donations are working hard to give great kids an opportunity to participate in the sports they love. Andrew and Marilena Vitaterna and Family 2544 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2Y8 Telephone 905-374-8050 www.adamvitaterna.com ~, ..J ABITIBI CONSOLIDATED ~ THOROLD FOUNDATION A special thank you to the Abitibi Consolidated Thorold Foundation for increasing their pledge to the $10,000 Silver Level. The foundation supports groups that contribute to the social life of the community. Thank you to the Abitibi Foundation and their commitment to Nova House. Donor Wallin New Shelter A special thank you to Canadian Tire Financial Services, The Canadian ~ Tire Foundation For Families and their benchmark commitment to the Nova House Capital Campaign and the new shelter for women and children. ~~~~~!~~ R ~~~~ Dear Friends, Thank you!! It is because of the generosity from donors like YOU that the Nova House Capital Campaign successfully fundraised the $1.2 million needed to build a new, safe shelter for women and children experiencing abuse. Many of you have completed your pledge to the Campaign and we are asking you to continue to support Nova House and the vital programs and services that we provide to hundreds of victims of family violence annually. This past year we provided safe shelter and counselling services to 95 women and 61 children. We received 1,387 crisis calls from women needing help. Our outreach programs which include; Legal Support, Transitional and Housing Support and Public Education helped hundreds more. Unfortunately, we had to redirect 159 women and children to other facilities due to lack of space. Fortunately, we can NOW HELP MORE women and children be safe with our new 20-bed shelter. We need YOUR help! Please continue to support the work we do at Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. by contributing to our programs and services. Please detach the pledge card below and make your donation todav! Your past support to our Capital Campaign and your continued support to our programs and services are so important to families experiencing violence. We receive 70% of our funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services. As a result, we must raise the remaining portion through donations. Please continue to support Nova House. With my sincere thanks, Ruthann Brown, Executive Director YES, I WANT TO HELP WOMEN Br THEIR CHILDREN STAY SAFE AT NOVA HOUSE! Enclosed, olease find mv tax-creditable donation for: 0$258 "-I for a mom and her two children at Women's Place for one day. o $110 "-I for a women to be safe and get counselling and Legal Advocacy for one day. o $43 "-I for a woman to be safe and get counselling for a half day. o I prefer to give: $ Payment Options: (check one) o VISA o Mastercard 0 Cheque/Money Order Card No. Exp. Date: Signature: Name: Phone: Address: City/Postal: o I want to help even more by becoming a monthly donor. Please send me more information. 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