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2007/03/30 - Municipal Council Information "for period ended March 30, 2007" "Municipal" 1. NHS meeting - Elected Officials briefing, April 4th @ 12:00 p.m. at Four Points Sheraton, Thorold 2. Letter from Debbie Sevenpifer, NHS re: Long term Service Delivery Plans 3. Thank You from GNGH Foundation 4. $621,000 Grant from Ministry of Transportation 5. Public Library Information including Premiere of Armoury documentary, ApriI27'h@ 6:30 p.m. 6. Federal response re: Passports 7. One Cent Now Campaign 8. Municipal Conflict of Interest 810g 9. Arts & Culture Minutes 10. Planning Notices Page I of I G~thy Crabbe - RSVP REQUIRED: NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM Elected Officials Briefing April 4, 2007 From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: "Ross, Wendy" <WRoss@niagarahealth.on.ca> "Cathy Crabbe" <ccrabbe@niagarafalls.ca>, "Ron Leavens (assistant)" <cmclntosh@town.pelham.on.ca>, <wthompson@stcatharines.ca>, <lauralee@city.portcolbome.on.ca>, "Robin Stephens" <robin@thorold.com>, "Gary Burroughs (assistant)" <cbaschuk@notl.org>, "Goulbourne, Damian (assistant)" <theresa.chiky@welland.ca>, "Gord Harry" <t1evay@township.wainfleet.on.ca>, <psusnyar@town.grimsby.on.ca>, <jthrower@westlincoln.com>, <jhollowell@lincoln.ca>, "Wayne Redekop (assistant)" <dkelley@forterie.on.ca> 3112/20073:37 PM . RSVP REQUIRED: NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM Elected Officials Briefing April 4, 2007 Invitation EO Briefing April 4 07.pdf Attached please find an invitation from the Niagara Health System to an Elected Officials Briefing on April 4, 2007, which has been sent today by email to all elected officials of Niagara with known em ail addresses. Some officials were not available by email, therefore I am requesting that this invitation be included in all councillors' packages as soon as next possible. If you are not able to provide to Mayor and council, kindly advise me. Hard copies will also be sent by regular post. Please nc>tE'l th,atanRS\,!pjuesQectfulocreQuested by March 28. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Regards, Wendy Ross Executive Assistant to the ceo Corporate Services Niagara Health System 155 Ontario St. St. Catharines Ontario L2R 5K3 P: 905 378-4647 Ex!: 47579 F: 905 323-3800 wross@niagarahealth.on.ca Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. file:IIC:\Documents%20and%20Settings\cc I 04\Local%20Settings\ Temp\XPGrp Wise\45F... 3/13/2007 . , NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM SYSTEME DE SANTE DE NIAGARA TOGETHER IN EXCEllENCE-LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE Corporate Services Ontario 51. 5tte 155 Ontario 51. St. Catharines, ON L2R 5K3 www.niagarahealth.on.ca March 5, 2007 Dear Elected Official, Further to our commitment to meet with you on a regular basis, the Board of Trustees of the Niagara Health System cordially invites you to attend our next information briefing for elected officials on Wednesday, April 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. We hope you will join us for a short presentation, refreshments and a question and answer period on Wednesday, April 4 at 12:00 p.rn. in the Henley Room at the Four Points Suites Sheraton, 3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold. Kindly confirm your attendance by calling Wendy Ross at (905) 378-4647 Ext: 47579 or e-mail to wross@niagarahealth..on.cabyWednesday,March28,2007. Sincerely, x ~ d~/1J Betty Lou Souter Chair, Board of Trustees Niagara Health System Debbie Sevenpifer President and CEO Niagara Health System ~ FoaIscmtltose ~WUet'll& A,."'............ Vlllltlidlather 00 :'=~L;,. ..... C<<otea ....-"" n. .cc~......... .c. .c. HIAG. F1llS CLERKS 'CJ7 O'VCl11 :03 NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM l!tlIl'Ptlt!ATESERVlCES 'fEME ANTE 15S Ontano Street SYS DE S DE NIAGARA St. Catharine.. ON L2R 5K3 TOGETHER IN EXCELLENCE-LEADERS IN HEALTH CARE Tel: 905 378 4547 Fax: 905 323 3800 www.nlegarahellth.on.ca March 26, 2007 Dean lorfida, City Clerk Corporate Services Department City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. lorfida: I am writing in response to your letter dated March 6, 2007, received on March 14th 2007, inquiring as to the long term health service delivery plans, with particular reference to the Greater Niagara General site of the Niagara Health System. The information contained in this letter has also been shared through several face to face meetings with Niagara Falls Councilors, established upon request of the Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation. Through the past seven years, significant rebuilding and investment in medical technology and equipment has taken place at the GNG Site totaling more than $35 million. This includes the emergency and ambulatory care centre; a state-of-the-art MRI and 64-slice CT, as well as regional stroke services to benefit all of Niagara. In addition, in the next five years, we plan to build a 15-station dialysis unit at GNG, along with a major overhaul to the operating rooms, with total construction estimated at more than $15 million. We are also planning for further rejuvenation of the Greater Niagara General Site, in the same way investment is currently being made in St. Catharines. However, we cannot promise that all services currently provided at the Niagara Falls site or any other site will continue in the same manner into the future. Based on changing health needs of the population, new technology and new services required, we constantly review how services are provided within our limited resources, which includes the shrinking supply of doctors and nurses as well as operating and capital budgets. Niagara is the second oldest census metropolitan area in Canada! An aging population requires access to different types of services. Cancer, heart disease and chronic kidney disease are three of the leading causes of death in Niagara. That's why we are planning for a new satellite dialysis centre in Niagara Falls in the next five years. As needs change, as the demographic changes, as technology changes, the NHSmust ~ Focus on those 0 Bring out the best ~ BuIld straMIand ~ Create 8 :~~ Use 0.. resources we..... I...mother ~ SU<<eSS!1II(elatlonshlps .. J betterwlII'more :g: wisely Dean Iorfida, City of Niagara Falls March 26'h, 2007 2 respond accordingly to provide services differently and within available health-care dollars. We would not be doing our job if we did not respond to these changing needs. Therefore, every clinical service is continually challenged to look for new and better ways to deliver care. There has been much discussion regarding different ways to provide ophthalmology service, hip and knee service, and urology services, along with maternal child, to name only a few. The NHS needs to look at all services and how best to deliver them, making the best use of all of our sites, infrastructure and equipment. Hospitals are continually challenged to look for better and more efficient ways of doing things balanced against appropriate access to consumers. Due to the above, the only constant about healthcare is change itself. As hospitals continually look for new ways of doing things, change eventually occurs and with change comes fear and anxiety around what the change means to each person on an individual level. We understand how the thought of changes in services brings fear to the local community of loss of service but change means new services and new technOlogy as well. At this time, the NHS does not have a master plan of how and where all services might be delivered in the future. Our clinical and administrative leaders across all of our programs are reviewing recommendations from external reports, evidence and best practices to determine how these might be delivered in the future. It is our responsibility to Niagarans. The NHS will develop a master plan for ALL services, in the context of our commitment to all of our sites and consistent with the strategic plans of the LHIN and the Ministry of Health. Within the next year, we expect to have a preliminary master plan to begin further dialogue with our stakeholders, including community members, the LHIN and Ministry of Health. The final master plan would not only require endorsement by the NHS Board of Trustees but also by the LHIN and the Ministry of Health. You can be sure that the Greater Niagara General Site, with the significant capital investments made to date and the significant new construction and new services planned for the future, will continue to provide a vast arrange of necessary services to meet the needs of the local Niagara Falls community. Sincerely, I)~~~ Debbie Seven pifer, CA, CHE President and Chief Executive Officer DS/ju ~F(IICUsolJthQse ""'\ we seNe O. Bdngouttllebest . in@arnother ~8Ui!II'1rC)!\9a!'ld ~ sua:euful re!atton:mlps IZ"Il er..... .. J bNter way :~~ Use ounesoQt{e$ :~: wisely /'" ~; G"N"G"U FOUNDATION ...,,~,...,._. ...~~., .~,.. /~ _ 'D.>-"'- 5546 Portage Road. P.O. Box 1018 . Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2 Ph,905-358.4900 . Fax, 905,358-7443 February 8, 2007 City of Niagara Falls Canada 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 DearMay~M On behalf of the doctors, patients and staff of the Greater Niagara General Hospital, thank you for your generous gift of $50,000.00 Your donation, along with the gifts made by other caring members of our community will enable us to continue to purchase much needed patient care equipment. Once again thanks for helping us provide the excellent level of care the residents of Niagara have come to rely upon. Yours sincerely, Please note that we have reason to believe the originals may have been lost in the mail. If you have already received a copy of this receipt, please disregard. Thank you. Joyce Morocco Foundation Chair :cgn (receipt attached) ~ GN'G'H FOUNDATION GNGH Foundation 5546 Portage Road. PO. Box 1018 Niagara Falis, ON L2E 6X2 Receipt # 591879620 DUPLICATE Amount $50,000.00 11106/2006 City of Niagara Falls Canada 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 PLEASE SAVE THIS RECEIPT FOR INCOME TAX PURP06f&mzed Signature I"'h~~:J~hl~ C.,....I_....",,, "I.... i-ln,.,t) ~oo'" Ol:"lnnf\i NIAG. FRlLS CLERKS '07 0330 14:53 C. ~f\ bu~1I. ~o<- ~ Ontario Ministry of Transportation Ministere des Transports Bureau du ministre Office of the Minister Ferguson Block, 3'" Floor 77 Wellesley St. West Toronto. Ontario M7A 128 (416) 327.9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca Edifice Ferguson. 3' l>tage 77, rue Wellesley ouest Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1ZA (416) 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca ...-::--- ;;),'l'\\\' :. , \,.).....~-"-~ o ,.' " ,., (~1; ,r;~~__ c:;\,\ Af,1YOR,~(};-:')1 F~ \\:- ;; OFflCE _I ~ \/ ,...' """))-h- A \ ~/ "-~i,-~i!I5S;;' His Worship Ted Salci Mayor City of Niagara Falls PO Box 1 023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci: Our govemment believes that improving access to public transit services is critical to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the province. I would like to commend the City of Niagara Falls on its efforts to enhance the quality of public transit services provided to its residents. As announced in the 2007 Ontario Budget, we are pleased to advise you of an unconditional grant of $621,660.94, which your municipality can use to support further improvements to public transit in City of Niagara Falls. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Naylor, Director, Finance Branch, at 905-704-2702. We wish the City of Niagara Falls much success in its efforts to continue to provide residents with effective public transit services. Sincerely, ~/)4- ,_rd~v~<y Donna Cansfield Minister c: Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls Shelly Jamieson, DM Steve Naylor, Director Mayor Ted Salci City Hall 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.niagarafalls.ca (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374-3557 tsalci@niagarafalls.ca March 30, 2007 The Honourable Donna Cansfield Minister of Transportation Ferguson Block yd Floor 77 Wellesley Street, West Toronto, ON M7 A IZ8 Dear Minister Cansfield: It is with great respect for you and your Ministry that I accept the Government's unconditional grant of $621 ,660.94 for the support and continued improvements to our public transit system in the City of Niagara Falls. On behalf of myself and the Members of our City Council I wish to thank you for this grant which will most assuredly assist with the implementation of identified improvements to our service and fleet. Sincerely, --;:;: S~ R. T. (Ted) Salci Mayor RTS:cec c: Ken Burden, Director of Finance, City of Niagara Falls , niagara falls public library forty eight forty eight victoria avenue niagara falls ontario L2 E 4C5 Tel.: 905/356-8080 Fax: 905/356-7004 March 26, 2007 NIRG. FlUS CLERKS 'if? 03'i!? 14:36 Mayor SaIci and Members of City Council City of Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls Public Library and Engine One Productions will preseut the Niagara Region Premiere of the documentary film "The Armoury" on April 27 in the LaMarsh Room at the Victoria Avenue Library. Doors open at 6pm, and the film starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Admission is free. We hope you can attend. For two and a half years, first-time director Jon O'Connor, a fonner Niagara Falls resident, documented the tumultuous story of the Niagara Falls Annoury as its fate was championed by passionate citizen groups to City Hall. The resulting film is a lesson in historical preservation and a love letter to a local landmark. Set against the politics of preservation, "The Armoury" is a personal documentary that explores the history, future and significance of the Canadian armoury to citizen and soldier alike. The film is 44-minutes long and is foIlowed by a short question & answer period with the director and producer. Seating is limited and there is one show only. Get there early to avoid disappointment. For more information about the production visit www.annourv-movie.com. Jon O'Connor is a graduate of various production courses taken at Ryerson University in Toronto and Rockport College in Maine. He has been writing, photographing and producing videos on the Canadian military for more than twelve years. This is his first fuIl-length documentary project. The Department of National Defence granted the production full access to the Armoury for one week in April 2005. Here they did advanced camera work, filmed scenes and conducted interviews for the documentary. The film was made with the assistance of the Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund. The City of Niagara Falls took possession of the building in June 2005 from the Department of National Defence. It's prime function will be to commemorate military history. The Niagara FaIls Board of Museums manages the entire building and the Niagara Military Museum will operate on the first floor. I Click on the~ibrary's website www.nfpl.librarv.on.ca under Historic Niagara Digital Collections and enter the word "armoury" to see eighteen photographs ofthe building. One is from 1911; another shows it decorated for the royal visit in 1939; and one from 1961 shows it under renovation. Dozens of indexed newspaper articles about the armoury are also listed. 'n I'L ~ Sincerely, ~nf;:;Y Chief Librarian '. The Niagara Falls Public Library and Engine One Productions present the Niagara Region Premiere of the documentary film "The Armoury" The film is 44-minutes long and is followed by a short Question & Answer Period with the director and producer. Seating is limited. One-show only. Get there early. www.armoury-movie.com For two and half years, first-time director Jon O'Connor (a former Niagara Falls resident) documented the tumultuous story of the Niagara Falls Armoury, as its fate was championed by passionate citizen groups to City Hall. The resulting film is a lesson in historical preservation and a love letter to a local landmark. Set against the politics of preservation, "The Armoury" is a personal documentary that explores the history, future and significance of the Canadian armoury to citizen and soldier alike. April 27, 2007 Doors open at 6pm, and the film starts at 6:30 pm sharp Free Admission Victoria Avenue Library, LaMarsh Room 4848 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario e, , 8 FRIDAY, March 23, 2007 NIAGARA TIllS WEI!K Armoury's living history showcased in film BY ROBERT LAPENSEE STAFF NIAGARA FALLS - After two-and-a,half years, a ~ovie documenting the preservation of the Niagara Falls Armoury is ready for the silver screen, Jon O'Connor, a first-time director and former Niagara Falls resident, wrote, directed and produced The Armoury, a film which explores the his- tory, future and significance of the historic building. The documentary follows the efforts oflocals trying to pre- serve the building and its rich heritage by turning it into a military museum to hon- our generations of Niagarans who began their march to war from the site. The 44- minute long film is a lesson -in historical presR ervations as well as a love let- ter to a local landmark, said O'Connor in a media release. Built in 1911, the armoury was designed by military architect T.W: Fuller. The building was one of 11 drill halls built in Ontario between -1896 and 1918 and originally served the Lincoin Militia as a training and _ recruitment centre during the First World War. From 1914 until 1920, the armoury housed Ukrainian immigrants confined by a Canadian government afraid they were with the enemy. More than 80,000 faced internment; with some forced to report to police as if. they were criminals on parole while others were imprisoned. The federal government apologized to Ukranian~Canadians in 2004; a plaque marking the dark moment in history hangs outside the armoury. The armoury continued to play a role in military actions, including during the Second World War and the Korean War, even after the Lincoln Militia merged with the Welland Regiment in 1935. The building was given a historical designation by the city in 1998, partly because of its architecture and part- 1y because of its historical significance. The building is also recognized by the fed- enil government. The armoury was decom- missioned by the feds in 1999 and sold to the city in 2005. The Niagara Falls Board of Museums now operates and manages it. O'Connor and his crew from Engine One Productions filmed scenes and interviews for the feature film over a week in April 2005 with help from the Lincoln andWelland Regiment, historical consul- tant David Webb from Fort George and the 2835 Royal Canadian Army Cadets. Full access to the armoury was granted by the Department of National Defence. Production was also assisted by the Park Plaza Hotel and the Canadian Independent Film and Video fund. The Niagara Falls Public . Library and Engine One Productions will present the Niagara region's premiere of The Armoury April 27 in the Lamarsh Room of the Niagara Falls Public Library. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free but seat- ing is limited. There will be a short question and answer session with O'Connor fol. lowing the screening. t FRlDAY. MARCH 23, 2007 niagara falls public library Mayor Salci and MlllIIben ofCityCQuneil, City.ofNiagam Falb Joe Longo, Chief Librarian MaI'4I1 26" 2001 TO, FROM: DATE: The Niagara Falls Publlc Library Board asked me to forww'l'to you the fullowiD8 article "Library Tops Usage Lisb" from the Review March 23, 2007. '. . Mike DIBattista, The Review Z.lii Qiao, 25, of Niagara FaJls, is a frequent visitor to the Niagara Falls Public Library. The.library has been placed among the top dozen public libraries in Ontario for hIghest annual library transactions, according to 2005 statistics from the Ontario Ministry of Culture. . , . Library tops usage lists BY RAY SPITERI Review Staff Writer : The Niagara Palls Public Ubrary is , among some lofty company. : The Ontario Ministry of CUlture's library statistics have been released for 2005, which places Niagara Falls l~th among 264 provincial library boards for highest annual transac~ tlons. . Niagara Falls was third for the riumber of tlmes electronic databases were accessed and fifth for electronIc v!sits made to the library. ,But for Ontario .cities serving a p.:opulatlon between 50,000 -to 190,000, the Niagara Falls Publlc Library placed first out of 14 for hJghest annual transactions, the number of electronIc visits made and the number of times electronic data~ bases are accessed. "We have never been this high on the list before and if's certainly SOmething to be pro:ud of," said Joe LOngo, chief librarian. "Our library is pleased to join such a prestigious group of contemporary public libraries and to see the public responding to our collections, dataM :bases, programs, services and facilities!' everyday. "It's a nice place to do your research in a quiet environment," said the 25~yearMold, adding he still visits often to help him continue to learn the English langLiage. lan Leak, a systems administrator, said one of the main reasons access is so high comes from the library's extensive online databases and spe- cial collections section at www.nfpl.libr.:lly.on.ca. "Our databases are n9t only used locally, but also worldwide, n said Leak, adding media outlets such as . the BBC and PBS have utilized the service. The 12 highest public libraries as It relates to the 2005 results released by the Ontario Ministry of Culture (in descending order) are: Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, LonM don, Markham, Bramptan, OakVille, Vaughan, Kitchener, Richmond Hill and Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls Public Library. will soon submit its 2006 figures to the Ontario Ministry of Culture, with results made public around this time next year. The Niagara Falls _Public Library is responsible for four branches - VictoM ria Avenue,Chippawa, Stamford Centre and the MacBain Community Centre. Longo said there are slightly more than 40,000 active library card- holders - around 2,000 more mem~ bers than in 2005 and around 9,000 more than in 2000. Nadine Little, who visits the library about once a week, is not .!!ur- prised by the results. . "I believe the Internet use and '" database research capabilities is what initially draws people to the library because for a lot of people, they may not have access at home," said Little, 30, of Niagara Falls, adding as an early childhood educator, she uses the library to gather .resource mateM rial for program planning, as well as for personal reference. ''Then when they visit, the door opens to a whole host of other opportunities and they realize there are a lot of other resources available to them as well." A couple years ago while Zhi Qiao was in school, the Niagara Falls resi~ dent utUized the library's services rspiteri@nfreview.com .+. Passport Canada Passeport Canada Chief Executive Officer President-directeur general MAR 06 2007 HII(;. FAlLS CLERKS '07 031210:26 Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk Niagara Falls Canada 4310 Queen Street Post Office Box 1023 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: The Honourable Peter G. MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has asked me to reply to your letter of February I, 2007, concerning the Canadian passport. Your comments on the validity period of the Canadian passport have been noted. As a member of various international organizations, Passport Canada is able to closely monitor the passport-issuing policies of other countries, some of which, such as New Zealand, have moved from a lO-year validity period to 5 years for the same reasons that Canada has long done so. A 5-year validity period allows new technologies to be incorporated more quickly, and as a result, ensures that the Canadian passport maintains a high level of security and integrity worldwide. With reference to the cost of the passport, Passport Canada is a Special Operating Agency of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada operating under a revolving fund. This means that all expenses are met from fee revenues. Passport Canada does not receive annual funds from the federal budget, and the service is supported by the applicant rather than the taxpayer in general. The fee for an adult passport is $87. Of this amount, $62 funds its production and $25 is a consular fee collected by Passport Canada on behalf of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to support the consular program at missions abroad. ...12 Canada An agency of Foreign Affairs Un organisme d'Affaires etrang~res and Intematlonal Tracie Canada Ell Commerce international Canada . -2- The passport for a child under 3 years old costs $22 and is valid for 3 years. The passport for a child aged between 3 and 15 years costs $37 and is valid for 5 years. There is no consular service fee for passports for children. Children who have been issued a passport in their first 12 months may be issued a one-time replacement passport, free of charge, valid for the balance of the 3-year validity period of the original passport. You may wish to note that the price of a Canadian passport compares favourably with the price of passports of other industrialized countries when taking into consideration the services which are included. Canada has worked closely with its United States counterparts with a view to improving the efficiency and security of our shared border. Phase I of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was implemented on January 23, 2007. It requires all travellers entering the United States by air to be in possession of a valid passport. Should you wish to obtain additional information concerning the WHTI, including the implementation date for Phase II, you may visit the Canada Border Services Agency's website at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. I trust this information is of assistance to you. Yours sincerely, Id Gerald Cossette Chief Executive Officer I! (4/2/2901) 'Clean lorfida. One CerifNt)\^'!:CairiR~~!;l:n.". -~':.u::'=:::- _ - __ _v_. ,~,~~",,~_,~. From: To: Date: Subject: "Kevin Sack" <ksack@toronto.ca> <d iorfida@niagarafalls.ca>, <J MacDonald@niagarafalls,ca> 3/18/200712:16 PM One Cent NOW! Campaign From: Kevin Sack - City of Toronto - Director of Strategic Communications The City of Toronto is in receipt of the letter sent to Minister Flaherty by the Clerk of the Niagara Falls Council supporting the call to dedicate one cent of the current GST to Canadian Cities. I am writing to provide some further information regarding the One Cent NOWi campaign. Since the launch of the campaign on February 26, 2007, the onecentnow.ca website has had over 9.000 visits and more than 13,000 page views. In addition, more than 2000 peopie have signed the online petition and hundreds of people have requested materials (buttons, door/window stickers and cards, etc.). The campaign has generated media coverage and public focus on the need for Canada's cities to have revenues that grow with the economy and has highlighted the fact that the property tax is not the appropriate place from which to fund the major infrastructure required to support growth in our municipalities. I would like to offer assistance to your administration in sharing the message of the campaign with your residents and businesses. I would be pleased to make the coding of the website available for your use and would also be pleased to share the creative materials from the campaign for any local uses that may be of assistance to your municipality. Please contact me at your convenience if I can be of any assistance. Than k you. Kevin Sack Director, Strategic Communications City of Toronto Strategic Communications Division City Manager's Office City Hall, 7th Floor, West Tower 100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Phone 416-397-5277 Cell 416-919-6500 Fax 416-392-1446 email: ksack@toronto.ca ."::::.":-":. ": ':'.:"f:>afje1 'I MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PLUS 4th EDITION PROTECTING THE LOCAL OFFICIAL By Robert M. Forbes, Q.C. A compete review of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and of the Criminal Code of Canada as it applies to the local official. 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Discount: 4 to 9 copies, 5% 10 copies or more, 10% Delivery: 3 copies or less, by mail, delivery in 5 days, or courier for overnight @ $6.00 4 copies or more, overnight courier @no additional costs (some areas 2 days) Order: By Mail: Forbes Law Office 3455 Harvester Road, Unit 2 Burlington, ON L 7N 3P2 By Fax: By Phone By Email 1-905-333-1624 1-905-333-1622 forbeslawoffice(cV,gmail.com ORDER FORM Forward Copies of Municipal Conflict of Interest, Plus TO: Name ofMlUllcipaHty Delivery Address Billing Address Contact Name & Phone Number Page I of2 Dean Iorfida - Municipal Cponflict of Interest, Plus From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: "Rob Forbes" <robf@forbeslaw.ca> <nairncentre@personainternet.com>, <neebing@tbaytel.net>, <pmiddlebrook@town.newtecumseth.on.ca>, <vnewbury@on.aibn.com>, <amoore@newmarket.ca>, <pam.gilroy@regional.niagara.on.ca>, <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>, <hdowd@notl.org>, <tnipigon@nwconx.net>, <nipissingtownship@on.aibn,com>, <bev.wood@norfolkcounty.on.ca>, <nalgonawil@on,aibn.com>, <cathy.conrad@cityofuorthbay.ca>, <mbosetti@township.northdumfries.on.ca>, <jmccaslin@northdundas.com>, <clerk@northfrontenac.ca>, <terryhart@northglengarry.ca>, <clerk@northgrenville.on.ca>, <jstewart@townofuorthhuron.ca>, <c.parent@northkawartha.on.ca>, <clerk@northmiddlesex.on.ca>, <ksnell@town.northperth.on.ca>, <rmc@northstormont.ca>, <jmoore@townofnemi.on.ca>, <kathryn.nbp@amtelecom.net>, <caned@county.northumberland.on.ca>, <bcadman@twp.norwich.on.ca>, <twpocoun@tbaytel.net>, <cbest@oakville.ca>, <oilsprings@ciaccess.com>, <sharron.martyn@oliverpaipoonge.on.ca>, <twpopas@ntl.sympatico.ca>, <cjohns@orangeville.ca>, <llee@city.orillia.on.ca>, <c1erk@oro-medonte.ca>, <skranc@oshawa.ca>, <hscott@otonabeesouthmonaghan.ca>, <Pierre.Page@ottawa.ca>, <ghenry@city.owen-sound.on.ca>, <kwhiteford@county.oxford.on.ca>, <papcam@on.aibn.com>, <rmens@townofparrysound.com>, <ava.macintyre@peelregion.ca>, <twppelee.clerk@sympatico.ca>, <clerks@town.pelham.on.ca>, <Ieckford@pembroke.ca>, <ctobey@penetanguishene.ca>, <theclerk@perrytownship.com>, <lwalton@town.perth,on.ca>, <jschweitzer@countyofperth.on.ca>, <kaorourke@pertheast.on,ca>, <mking.perthsouth@cyg.net>, <mstillman@petawawa.ca>, <nwright- laking@city.peterborough.on.ca>, <lclark@county.peterborough.on.ca>, <dhorley@town.petrolia.on.ca>, <dbentley@city.pickering.on.ca>, <clerktreasurer@picklelake.org>, <plumtwsp@onlink.net>, <cdeschutter@plympton- wyoming.ca>, <pcramp@villageofpointedward.com>, <janbeckett@city.portcolborne.on.ca>, <faird@porthope.ca>, <rogerlabelle@vianet.on.ca>, <rhaller@prescott.ca>, <spparisien@prescott- russell,on.ca>, <annmitchell@twp.prince.on.ca>, <vleskie@pecounty.on.ca>, <admin@twp.puslinch.on.ca>, <billa@city.quintewest.on.ca> 2/9/2007 2:56 PM Municipal Cponflict ofInterest, Plus Bloggla.doc; FlyerComplete.doc Dear Clerk/Treasurer I am attaching 2 items to this email. First is a "Blogg" being the first Blogg related to the 4th edition of the Municipal Conflict of Interest, Plus, What it Means, What it Says, . The copyright in this book is in Forbes Law Office but we authorize you to reproduce this Blogg for your councillors. We plan to produce monthly updates to this book in the form of a Blogg and to distribute them to the clerks of municipalities that have purchased the Book with authority to reproduce the same as is the number of books purchased through the municipality. We would like to know if this would be of interest to you. file:I/C:\Documents and Settings\di202\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\45CC8B97Domain... 4/2/2007 Page 2 of2 We are also enclosing a promotional flyer for the book in the event that your municipality has not received notice of its availability. Rob Forbes file:/IC:\Documents and Settings\di202\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\45CC8B97Domain... 4/2/2007 Municipal Conflict of Interest, Plus, 4th Edition Blogg: February 8, 2007 Item - Council's Right to Fund Application against Council Member See: Chapter 7, page 61 Municipal Conflict of Interest, Plus, 4th edition I. The Township of Shuniah has recently passed a resolution which effectively encouraged an application against one of its own councillors under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and authorized payment of the costs of that application by the Council. The Councillor made an application to have the resolution quashed and the Superior Court of Justice has granted that application. The Court found that the Municipality did not have the authority by virtue of its grant authority (section 107(1) of the Municipal Act) or by virtue of its right to enforce agreements, etc.( Section 444 of the Municipal Act). This judgment has been appealed by the Township to the Court of Appeal as the Township wishes to have its rights in this regard definitively determined. That appeal is expected to be heard March 28, 2007. 2. This Application also requested that the application under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act be stayed permanently as being "maintenance" oflitigation and thus in breach of the Champerty Act. The Municipal Conflict of Interest application had been begun by the Reeve of the Township in response (apparently) to the Township resolution offering to pay the costs of the application. The Court quoted Mr. Justice O'Connor to describe the concepts of maintenance and champerty. "Maintenance is directed against those who, for an improper motive, often described as wanton or officious intermeddling, become involved in disputes (litigation) of others in which the maintainer has no interest whatsoever and where the assistance he or she renders to one or the other parties is without justification or excuse." "Champerty is an egregious form of maintenance in which there is the added element that the maintainer shares in the profits ofthe litigation. Importantly, without maintenance there can be no champerty.,," The court did not need to decide if the Township's actions were a form of maintenance as the resolution was struck down on other grounds. If, however, the Court of Appeal should decide that the Township had the authority to pass the resolution under its "grant" authority or its "enforcement of citizen's rights" authority, then the Court of Appeal will likely also decide if such involvement of a municipality was "maintenance" under the Champerty Act. 3. The Reeve's personal actions to commence the application against the councillor did not offend the Champerty Act as the Reeve was a qualified elector and entitled to bring the action and as there was no evidence of bad faith on her part. . 4. The Application also requested that the municipal solicitors be removed as the solicitors for the Reeve in the application under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act by reason of the solicitor's breach oftheir duty ofloyalty to the councillor by reason of his membership in the Shuniah council. The solicitors are in private practice and were retained by the council as general council for the Township. The solicitors replied that they acted for the quorum of council of the Township and not the individual members of council. The court found that there was a duty beyond the duty not to disclose confidential information and this was "a duty of loyalty". "Loyalty includes the obligation to avoid conflicting interests; commitment to the client's cause; and the necessity to be candid with the client on matters relevant to the retainer." Quoting from the Supreme Court of Canada "the lawyer may not represent one client whose interests are directly adverse to the immediate interests of another current client - even ifthe two mandates are unrelated - unless both clients consent ..." The court accepted as true, in a technical sense, the position that the client of the firm was the "quorum of councillors, not any individual". However, the court found that this position places the firm in an adversarial relationship with one out of five councillors who make up the quorum. That councillor, through the Township's chief administrative officer, had sought (and presumably received) legal advice from Council's solicitors in counection with the allegations of conflict. Subsequently, the solicitors were retained by the Reeve to act against the councillor. While he had not retained them personally, he had done so "as a member of Shuniah Township Council, and was entitled to expect that the Township solicitors would not act against him on Township business." Also, "by accepting her (the Reeve's) retainer to act against a fellow councillor, the solicitor's have preferred the interests of one member of the client group over the interests of another... The lawyer's duty ofloyalty to the client extends to members of the client group..." 5. In a separate application, this one within the Municipal Conflict of Interest proceedings, the councillor sought a permanent stay of the conflict proceedings on the grounds of delay and of prejudice due to the imminent municipal elections. The court found no conduct of the applicant which justified a permanent stay which is tantamount to dismissal, and refused that order. 6. In this second matter, the court was also asked by the Reeve to make an order to make the details of the proceedings confidential ("sealing" the pleadings) to protect against the issues becoming part of the election proceedings (which the councillor appears to have supported). The court refused, finding no justification for such an order. 7. The Reeve did ask for a temporary stay to allow the Court of Appeal to deal with its issues. The court granted this application noting that as the Conflict of Interest application could not be heard prior to the election, "the less people are drawn to these proceedings during the election the better". The general facts of both of these cases are set out below. The Township was in the process of hiring a full time fire chief and the current part time fire chief was a candidate for that position. In addition, the current part time fire chief had certain business dealings with the Township related to the purchase of capital equipment. The Chief Executive Officer ofthe Township, while reviewing materials related to the appointment noted that one of the Councillors of the Township was noted in documentation as part of the "team of professionals" working for the fire chiefs corporation. Further inquiry resulted in reports to council and ultimately to a resolution of council "to seek volunteers from council to make an application to the court pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act" and "authorize the Township to cover the costs of such an application". The Township had a general ethics bylaw which mandated the CEO to pursue investigations of breach of ethical standards by the councillors and authorized council to take disciplinary action in the form of "other action the council deems appropriate". Case Citations: Harding v. Fraser 2006 CarswellOnt 3933 (Ont. S.C.J. May 18, 2006) Harding v. Fraser 2006 CarswellOnt 6322 (Ont. S.C.J. Sept 21, 2006) @ Forbes Law Office 2007 --~ Niagarapq:ll~ ARTS & CULT~~~b'fe~14:35 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007 7:00 P.M. MacBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM (7150 Montrose Road) MINUTES Present: Karen Akalu (Chair), John Albanese, Laurie Crain- Anez, Philomena McCracken, Mark Matthews, Daniel Rodrique, Shalini Shahani, Brian Smylski, George Vallo, Cheryl Wyllie, Councilor Carolynn Ioannoni, Cynthia Roberts (Staff) Rel!:rets: John Harkness Absent: Michal Pasco ORIENTATION I. Introductions Members introduced themselves and gave background on their arts and culture connection in the community. Cynthia advised that a new Coordinator will be hired whose responsibilities will include arts and culture. It is anticipated that the new Coordinator will take over the Arts & Culture Liaison activities in April. 2. Elections IT WAS MOVED BY Councilor Carolynn Ioannoni, seconded by John Albanese, that the Elections be deferred for one month and that Karen continue as Chair in the interim. Motion Carried GENERAL MEETING 1. Adoption of Minutes . Minutes of January 25, 2007 IT WAS MOVED BY Philomena McCracken, seconded by Mark Matthews, that the minutes of the meeting of January 25, 2007 be approved. Motion Carried 2. Business Arising 3. Communications -2- 4. Sub-i(;nmmittee Reports.' Past Sub-committee Chairs gave a background on each sub-committee's responsibilities. Members were asked to volunteer to sit on a sub-committee. a) Planning Committee Members: Daniel Rodrique Philomena McCracken Laurie Crain-Anez Brian Smylski Shalini Shahani John Albanese b) Program & Public Relations Members: Mark Matthews Karen Akalu Cheryl Wyllie c) Awards Members: Brian Smylski George Vallo Philomena McCracken d) Finance Members: Sub-committee Chairs 5. New Business . Name Tags IT WAS MOVED BY John Albanese, seconded by Mark Matthews, that Staff order name tags for committee members. Motion Carried . Young Family Endowment Fund ACTION: The Awards Sub-committee will review the wording of the Fund. The Awards Sub-committee will review which day would be more effective to place an ad in the newspaper. 6. Pending Items . CAO Conference Discussion followed on the possibility of hosting a conference in 2008 or possibly a later year. ACTION: Cynthia to submit a Staff Report previously reviewed by the Committee in June 2006. . Web Site ACTION: The PPR Sub-committee will review the web-site and determine what changes could be made to enhance the look. 7. Information Sharing 8. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY Mark Matthews, seconded by Brian Smylski, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. and that the next meeting be held on March 220., 2007. Motion Carried s:\Arts & Culture Committee\Monthly Meetings\Minutes\2007\02. February 22.wpd . _ ~"O'I031911.a NiagaraFgll~ NOTICE OF APPLICATION & PUBLIC MEETING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION CITY FILE: AM-04/2007 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT You are invited to attend a public meeting where City Council will consider an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The meeting will be held on: Monday, April 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street. The amendment is requested for the land known as 4339 Bampfield Street, as shown on Schedule 1. A single detached dwelling exists on the land. The applicant is requesting to use the existing dwelling as a cottage rental dwelling (rented to tourists for accommodation on a daily or weekly basis). Refer to Schedule 2 for the details of the property. The land is currently zoned Residential Single Family and Two Family -2 (R2-2) with special zoning provisions that would allow the dwelling to be used for bed and breakfast accommodations. The R2- 2 zoning is requested to be amended site specifically to permit the existing dwelling to be used as a cottage rental dwelling. The meeting is being held to inform you about the application and to provide you with an opportunity to express your views. Y our comments may be given verbally or as a written submission. Written comments should be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to April 3, 2007. Please refer to City File AM-04/2007. The comments you provide, as well as the report of City staff, will help Council make a decision on the application. Council may ask for revisions to the proposal or attach conditions to its decision. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment you must make a written request to the Director of Planning & Development If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.). However, if a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submi i!:l:l'JS to the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is nodto appeal the decision of the Niagara Falls Ci . Ontario Municipal B C rporate Services Department PI nning & Development Ex! 4230 Fax 905-356-2354 ddarbyson@niagarafalls.ca - 2- , If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. A copy of the Planning and DevelopmentDivision' s Recommendation Report on the application will be available after 4:00 p.m. on April 10, 2007. Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by telephoning (905) 356-7521, extension 4232. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 16th day of March, 2007. 'b~- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development AB:cb Attach. S:\ZONINGIAMS\2007\AM,04\Notice,wpd SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land ElUS 5T I 5! Ot ST ~ Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Location: 4339 Bampfield St ... S Applicant: Robert Craig and Leslie Ann Dickson Scale: 1 :NTS AM-04/2007 3/8120073:24:34 PM SCHEDULE 2 ;'/-1 f.J(JJf5!fr[~Lf)m~Elf j I !i'FrTTTe=r'n" 1 ' , "T I" ii, , Ii' i I r II ". i ; I! ! ~~ i" I I ! ~ . L)... I I " '.' i'I', f I" ,. , :1." -IcF', ' ; I I.i '~' I ~ ,"10;:, "." ! ~'rv II' I' I',"', !f--,.,I-;., ;" l'.~ I ' . I li~.. I I L . "-I. I I ~ :,,':, , , '..I! .r' r . '. i i ~ l" ! j I , 'Ii Lar ! I." I I I I 'I! 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The applicant is requesting to use the existing dwelling as a cottage rental dwelling (rented to tourists for accommodation on a daily or weekly basis). Refer to Schedule 2 for the details ofthe property. The land is currently zoned Residential Single Family and Two Family -2 (R2-2) with special zoning provisions that would allow the dwelling to be used for bed and breakfast accommodations. The R2- 2 zoning is requested to be amended site specifically to permit the existing dwelling to be used as a cottage rental dwelling. The meeting is being held to inform you about the application and to provide you with an opportunity to express your views. Y our comments may be given verbally or as a written submission. Written comments should be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to April 3, 2007. Please refer to City File AM-03/2007. The comments you provide, as well as the report of City staff, will help Council make a decision on the application. Council may ask for revisions to the proposal or attach conditions to its decision. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment you must make a written request to the Director of Planning & Development If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.). However, if a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submi sion~to the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is no . M to appeal the decision of the Niagara Falls Ci Council to the Ontario Municipal B orporate ServiCes Department lanning & Development ~t 4230 Fax 905-356-2354 d~arbyson@niagarafalls,ca -2- If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. A copy of the Plarming and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be available after 4:00 p.m. on April 10, 2007. Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by telephoning (905) 356-7521, extension 4232. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 16th day of March, 2007. b~- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development AB:cb Attach. S:IZONlNG\AMS\2007\AM.03\Notice.wpd .. SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land -51 DE Sf ~ t;; ~ '" n ~ ~ m '" 3:<. m 3 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Location: 5057 River Rd + s . Applicant: Robert Craig and Leslie Ann Dickson Scale: 1 :NTS AM-03/2007 3/8120073:20:04 PM RivER' ROAO '\ \-r:~- \ ,'~ _\.~".',,{ \_ ,0 ,-"8 \,: ~\<: \ "\-- - -- --\--- , _ ___._..,____._.._. .__...____4.___ .'--111, ......'_.~ ,_::-oJ,.. CL --Ll.:' ..'. ;--.Q.:. ...., ..____9;;;- ,,' . a: ' --:"'-ev '---cr:' ==i~} ? 1~~~::- '(j _._~--~-_.~~.__. .~- ,-W- -.',--::2- .,'. - -'~---e:'-" -,-:1""- -:::JQ-'" - o' ~~_:=--'T!i ~-u:.:'-;-- - -'-'--cf r :I:::_ ,_uL. 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The meeting will be held on: Monday, April 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street. This application was deferred by City Council at its March 5, 2007 Council meeting on the request of the applicant. The amendment is requested for the land known as 9268 Lundy's Lane, as shown on Schedule 1. A single detached dwelling exists on the land. The applicant is requesting to use the dwelling as a cottage rental dwelling (rented to tourists for accommodation on a daily or weekly basis). Refer to Schedule 2 for the details of the property. The land is currently zoned Agricultural (A). The A zoning is requested to be amended site specifically to permit the existing dwelling to be used as a cottage rental dwelling. The meeting is being held to inform you about the application and to provide you with an opportunity to express your views. Your comments may be given verbally or as a written submission. Written comments should be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to April 3, 2007. Please refer to City File AM-43/2006. The comments you provide, as well as the report of City staff, will help Council make a decision on the application. Council may ask for revisions to the proposal or attach conditions to its decision. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment you must make a written request to the Director of PI arming & Development. If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.). However, und "tlte terms of Ontario's Planning Act, if you have not expressed your views at the public mee . ent in your written comments before the proposed zoning by- law is adopted, the O. ismiss all or part of your appeal. Corporate Services Department Planning & Development Ext 4230 Fax 905-356-2354 ddarbyson@niagarefalls.ca -2- A copy ofthe Planning and DevelopmentDivision' s Recommendation Report on the application will be available after 4:00 p.m. on April 10, 2007. Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be obtained from the PI arming and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by telephoning (905) 356-7521, extension 4232. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 16th day of March, 2007. ~~- Doug Darbyson Director of PI arming & Development AB:gd Attach. S:\ZONINGIAMS\2006\Am-43\Notice-Recirculation.wpd SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subj ect Land ~lII\O'r''SWM: Location: Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 "" ""''Y'..... ... s Applicant: Kenneth Moore Scale: I :NTS AM-43/2006 1/25/2007 2:04:24 PM SCHEDULE 2 . if i~ ~ -'" i iidll. ~3..d 'l.;-"'~-t - '~~4. -:1.-: ,"- co.,.. iho !"It. 1 ~ ~~~~ i : .~. '. I. j ~ !a !at: ~ - ~.' '~" ~.~ i.!: ~~ ~ u~ . :~ { 't .~i , -ill- l ~, ~-- Ii 'I ,~ "~ I' ". :'f~ ----~l~~ ---.=-"", 'Il' ----., ~"I '.1 1 -J (~<n'L4)1~'~ ~"'19v.a_ . \'U~ '(W9~~:'5"\~'Y...ol~",..:, ~~ '" '~6 '~~. ~"ir ~~ ~~ , 'I , I I .'f: "1- I ! I ~. ~'! ~. -':' . c ?" \\: .w, ~. ,1\: , ~. '3(: ~ (~~ ~ 13 '~G~ $f ~ i~ {~1' -z~. - ~. ~ . ~~~~ ~l-'~ i, ~~ .' f:-<fij.~ ~~:'~~ \.f' .),(i- .ell, \-"" *~~'1 ~"'~~'"O 4J "."h i] 9 ~~~~d:I..\t~ i ',i:! , . ill i -< ~ .,!~ -=. !ti ~~i ~. ~II; -:.....--~..._---- An ~~ -~ NiagaraRtfllf}~ PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2007-60 CITY FILE: AM-39/2006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2007-60 on the 19th day of March, 2007, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of By-law No. 2007-60 is to amend the site specific Light Industrial (LI) zoning of the land on the east side of Montrose Road, opposite Preakness Street. The by-law will permit two apartment dwelling units and recognize the existing landscaped open space and southerly interior side yard of the property. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject property. By-law No. 2007-60 is in conforrnitywith the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than the 12th day of April, 2007, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of $125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy ofthe by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 23rd day of March, 2007. ~~ Doug arbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:\ZONING\AMS\2006\AJn.39\BylawpasNotice.wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2007-60 Subject Land ~ ~E.5S ST <?~ ~ $ 3 54.96 m 60.96 m ?n ~ o ;;l:J ~ ~ ~ Vl m ~ Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Part of Township Lot 115, in the former Township of Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara N ) .\..:.... ., Applicant: Angelo Marino S l:NTS Assessment #: 272509000307400 AM-39/2006 K:\GIS_Requesls\200S\Schedules\ZonlngAM\AM-2S\mapplng.map - pp; Niagara.Fcql!D~ PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF WNING BY-LAW NO. 2007-62 CITY FILE: AM-05/2006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2007-62 on the 19th day of March, 2007, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of Dy-law No. 2007-62 is to add a holding provision (H) to the site specific Planned Shopping Centre Commercial (SC-773) zoning ofthe land on the southwest corner of Montrose and McLeod Roads. The by-law will permit an expansion of a planned shopping centre. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject property. By-law No. 2007-62 is in conformity with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that anyperson or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than the 12th day of April, 2007, a Notice of Appeal settingoutthe objection to the by-law and the reasons in support ofthe objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or rnoney order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an" unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of $125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy ofthe by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 23rd day of March, 2007. '\j~~4 - Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:\ZONING\AMS\2006\Am-05\BylawpasNotioo.wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2007-62 Subject Land ~ Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Block A, Plan M40; Part ofTwp Lot 179 Stamford being Part I, 59R2365; Part ofTwp Lot 186 Stamford being Parts 2 & 3, 59R2365; sit an easement in favour of the City over Part 2, 59R2365; in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara Applicant: RRVP Niagara Square Inc. Assessment #s: 272511000211805; 272511000211800 272511000211900 K:\GIS_Requests\2006\SChedules\ZonIIlllAM\AM.OS\mapplng,map MClEOD RD A= 1.9 m N "I ;) ~1 5 l:NTS AM-05/2006 February 2007 -~ Niagara.Fctfll~ PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2007-61 CITY FILE: AM-35/2006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2007-61 on the 19th day of March, 2007, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of By-law No. 2007-61 is to change the zoning of the land on the north side of Kitchener Street, east of Portage Road, from Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2) to a site specific General Commercial (GC-769) zone. The by-law will permit the existing single detached dwelling on the land to be used as offices for physicians. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject property. By-law No. 2007-61 is in conforrnitywith the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is notthe subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than the 12th day of April, 2007, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be fIled in the name of the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of$125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 2300 day of March, 2007. ~-- oug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:\ZONING\AMS\2~3S\8yJawpasNotice.wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2007 - 61 Subject Land ~ #420 ..wv . fi IJf t! f '" " ~ ,. ~ E GC "l//7/ E ~-/L/~\O W I I 16.6m KlTCHENER ST / Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Part of Township Lot 126, in the former Township of Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara N ~ It Applicant: Niagara South Condominium Corporation #11 S l:NTS Assessment #: 272506000306400 AM-35/2006