2007/09/28 - RegionalCouncil Information
*for period ended September 28, 2007*
*Regional*
Mountain Road/ Portage Road EA
2. Archives Collaboration Project
3. Commissioner of Public Works
4. Housing
5. Regional Council Highlights
6. Police Board Highlights
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September 6, 2007
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
Thorold, ON
L2V 4T7
Attention: Mike DiPaola, P. Eng.
Senior Transportation Project Engineer
OUR REF:TN1286TNA00
Re: Class Environmental Assessment -Regional Road 101
(Mountain Road/Portage Road)
Submission of Environmental Study Report
Dear Mr. DiPaola:
Enclosed are two copies of the Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road)
Environmental Study Report that was submitted to the Ministry of the Environment,
Regional Municipality of Niagara Clerk's Office, City of Niagara Falls Clerk's Office and the
Niagara Falls Public Library for public review on September 10, 2007.
Should you have any questions or comments pertaining to the Report, please do not
hesitate to contact either myself or Andrew McGregor at 905-356-7003.
Yours very truly,
DELCAN ORPORATION
Steve Brant,
Project Manager
cc: Barbara Ryter, Ministry of the Environment
Pam Gilroy, Regional Municipality of Niagara
Dean Iorfida, City of Niagara Falls
Joe Longo, Niagara Falls Public Library
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4056 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6M9
Tel: 905.356.7003 • Fax: 905.356.7008
www.delcan.com
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September 4, 2007
Mr. Dean Iorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
Re: Class Environmental Assessment
OUR REF: TN-1286-TN-A00
Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road)
Notice of Completion of Environmental Study Report
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has completed the Class Environmental Assessment
(EA) Study for the section of Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road) from
Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road) to Regional Road 102 (Stanley Avenue) in the City of
Niagara Falls. The Study was undertaken in accordance with Ontario's EA Act and followed
the planning process for Schedule ~~C" projects under the Municipal C/ass Environmental
Assessment, June 2000. The purpose for undertaking the Study was to develop a suitable
road design with road surface and intersection improvements, cycling facilities, storm
drainage improvements and additional City servicing requirements such as watermain and
sidewalk improvements.
Based on Regional design criteria, design recommendations from the consultant and input
received from the public, a preferred design for the subject portion of Mountain
Road/Portage Road has been identified. Main features of the preferred design include, but
are not limited to, the following:
~ Reconstruction of the roadway to its existing 2-through lane road structure
~ Addition of 1.5 metre bike lanes and/or paved shoulders along both sides of the
roadway
~ Conversion of the Mewburn Road/Mountain Road intersection to a roundabout
~ Storm drainage improvements
~ Upgrades to existing municipal services (i.e. sewers, watermains and sidewalks)
An Environmental Study Report documenting the planning process undertaken, key
elements of the preferred design and its associated impacts to the environment is on display
for review at the following locations for thirty calendar days beginning on September 10,
2007 and ending on October 9, 2007:
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4056 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6M9
Tel: 905.356.7003 • Fax: 905.356.7008
www.delcan.com
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Clerk's Department
Regional Municipality of
Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
Thorold, Ontario
Clerk's Department
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Otario
Niagara Falls Public
Library
4848 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Hours: Monday to Friday -
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours: Monday to Friday -
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours: Monday to
Thursday -
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday -
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
During this review period, you are encouraged to contact the Regional Municipality of
Niagara and/or Delcan if you have any questions or concerns about this project. If you feel,
after consulting with the Region and/or Delcan, that your concerns remain unresolved, you
may request a ~~Part II Order" (bumping the project to an full individual EA), by submitting a
written request to the Minister of Environment at the following address and copying the
Region before the end of the thirty calendar day review period:
The Honourable Laurel C. Broten
Minister of the Environment
12th Floor, 135 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1P5
The project will be able to proceed based on the preferred design if there are no outstanding
°Part II Order" requests at the end of the thirty calendar day review period. It is anticipated
that construction for this project will begin in 2009, pending budget approval.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project or the preceding information,
please contact either myself directly at (905) 356-7003, Ext. 228, or Mike Dipaola,
P.Eng. at (905) 685-1571, Ext. 3644.
Yours truly,
DELCAN Corporation
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Andrew McGrego~
Environmental Planner, Transportation Division
cc: Mike Dipaola -Region of Niagara
Steve Brant -Delcan Corporation
Barbara Ryter -Ministry of the Environment
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OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CHA/RM,~4,(~(
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The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
Telephone: 905-685-1571
Fax: 905-685-6243
E-mail: peter.partington@regional.niagara.on.ca
September 18, 2007
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
Re: Archives Collaboration Project
As a follow-up to correspondence sent to you by the Regional Clerk's Office of July 6, 2007
regarding Regional Council's approval of the recommendation of its Corporate Services
Committee to support the Archives Feasibility Study, I would like to take the opportunity to
advise you of the progress that has been made.
At the July 12, 2007 meeting of the Archives Collaboration Group, it was determined that the
next step in this project is the drafting of an RFP for a feasibility study. The RFP will be put
forward in September of this year. The RFP will detail the needs and plans for a regional
archives centre.
The Archives Collaboration Project is developing well. It is encouraging to see the level of
teamwork that is emerging in the pursuit of a common goal and a common need, At this time,
we would like to thank you for your participation and commitment to this important endeavour.
Yours truly,
eter ar mgton
Regional Chairman
PPs130-07
Niagara
September 7, 2007
Dean lorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Office of the Regional Clerk
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Fax: 905-687-4977
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Re: Archives Collaboration Project
Our File: A.06.0017
L2V 4T7
As a follow-up to correspondence sent to you by the Regional Clerk's Office of July 6, 2007
regarding Regional Council's approval of the recommendation of its Corporate Services
Committee to support the Archives Feasibility Study, I would like to take the opportunity to
advise you of the progress that has been made.
At the July 12, 2007 meeting of the Archives Collaboration Group, it was determined that the
next step in this project is the drafting of an RFP for a feasibility study. The RFP will be put
forward in September of this year. The RFP will detail the needs and plans for a regional
archives centre.
The Archives Collaboration Project is developing well. It is encouraging to see the level of
teamwork that is emerging in the pursuit of a common goal and a common need. At this time,
we would like to thank you for your participation and commitment to this important endeavour.
Sincerely,
John Be gsma
Commissioner of Corporate Services
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Thorold
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-687-8056
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
PUBLIC WORKS
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September 27, 2007
Mr. Dean lorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2 E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
Region's New Commissioner of Public Works
For the information of your municipality, please note that Mr. Ian Neville has retired from
the Region of Niagara.
Effective August 20, 2007, our new Commissioner of Public Works is:
Mr. Kenneth J. Brothers, P. Eng.
Commissioner of Public Works
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
E-Mail: ken.brothers(a~regional.niagara.on.ca
His telephone number remains the same :905-685-4225, ext. 3335
Please adjust your records accordingly. Thank you.
Yours truly
Rita Barany
Administrative Assistant to the
Commissioner of Public Works
Building Community. Building Lives.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 344
Thorold ON L2V 3Z3
Street Address:
Campbell East
Nia ara Re oval Hausin 2201 St. David's Road
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September 7, 2007
Mayor Salci and Members of Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mayor Salci and Members of Council:
Phone: 905-682-9201
Toll Free: 1-800-232-3292
(from Grimsby and beyond Niagara region only)
Main Fax: 905-687-4844
Fax -Applications: 905-935-0476
Fax -Contractors: 905-682-8301
Web site: www.nrh.ca
As you are aware, affordable housing is an integral component of sustainable
cities, particularly at this time of changing demographics. In addition to the
typical complexity of social conditions, Niagara has an increasing number of
seniors and new Canadians and is adjusting to a rapidly changing local
economy. The resulting increase in the need for affordable housing is
demonstrated by the excess of 8,000 people on Niagara Regional Housing's
(NRH) waiting list.
The NRH Board of Directors would like to keep Municipal Councillors up to date
on affordable housing in their wards so they will be better equipped to answer
questions from their constituents. As a result, it was decided, that in addition to
distribution to Regional Council, NRH's Quarterly Report to Regional Council, will
now be forwarded to area Councils.
Please contact Virginia Amato at 905-682-9201 x 3930 if you have comments,
questions or would rather not receive quarterly reports.
Yours truly,
Lora Beckwith
General Manager
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April 1, 2007 -June 30, 2007
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Governance
Niagara Regional Housing has four divisions and is governed by across-representational
.Board of .Directors :which consists of 13 members, representing regional council, tenants,
housing providers, .and the public-at-large. This section describes key activities and
decisions made by the Board during the period of the report.
Strategic Plan Development
The Board had their first Strategic Planning Session in May, to start the development of a plan
that would set direction for NRH for the next 5 years. Ongoing consultation sessions will be
conducted over the next few months to get community and stakeholder input.
Board Changes
Based on the approval of Report 07-54-4.2, Revised By-Law No. #1, recruitment of an additional
director to the NRH Board, to ensure compliance with the Corporations Act, will begin in
September.
George Kurzawa who has been a member since the Board's inception, resigned in June.
George has been a strong Director and he will be missed by aII. Recruitment for his position will
be undertaken at the same time as that for the new seat.
Policy and Report Approvals
The following reports were received and/or approved by the Board:
Land Transfer 479 Carlton Street, St. Catharines
2. Proposed 2008 Capital Budget
3. Energy Conservation
4. Housing Provider Forum -Evaluation Summary
5. Homelessness Pilot Project -Update
6. Strategic Planning Session
7. Protocol for Housing Provider Board Member Requests
8. Housing Provider Good Governance: Arrears Management for Board Members
9. 2006 Financial Statements
10. 2007 Budget Revision due to GST Rebate
11. 2008 - 2012 Draft Strategic Directions
12. NRH Draft Annual Report
13. Monthly Operational Reports approved by the Executive Committee
14. Monthly Financial Statements
15. Quarterly Reports (Investments, Insurance, Capital, to Council)
16. Semi-Annual Reports (Business Plan, Operational Reviews)
NRH Quarterly Report Page 2 April 1-June 30, 2007
Report #07-58-4.6.
August 24, 2007
Housing Operations
Niagara Regional Housing owns and manages a portfolio of 2,636 units consisting of high-
rise .and low-rise apartment buildings, townhouses and detached houses. Over 6, 500
residents (families, single adults and .seniors) live in these units and pay rent based on their
household income. The Operations Division oversees day-to-day building maintenance,
renovations and capital upgrades, and provides tenant services.
Community Partnerships
NRH is partnering with Niagara Region's Community Services Department to provide a house
for up to five homeless persons. A third partner, not yet identified, will provide 70 hours of on-
site supports intended to improve the participants' life skills to transition to a more independent
future.
Drifting Second Hand Smoke
Staff began community consultations with tenants in our senior buildings on drifting second hand
smoke. Niagara Region Public Health, Tobacco Enforcement staff continue to be very helpful in
providing updates on proposed legislation from across Canada and the USA, as well as,
precedent cases between landlords and tenants.
Energy Conservation
The Social Housing Services Corporation and Hydro One, through the Green Light Initiative
have made available $12,000 for energy retrofits to an NRH senior building in Thorold.
Capital Works Projects
2006 2007 Total to Date 2" Quarter Activity
Total Total Tendered/ Awarded Completed Tendered/ Awarded
Quoted Quoted
# of Capital
Pro "ects 42 40 25 24 6 21 20
Several jobs similar in nature were combined into one tender.
Work Orders
Much of the day-to-day maintenance work undertaken by NRH is through work orders issued to
private contractors.
1S Q 2" Q 3~ Q 4 Q
Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Annual/YTD
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.
Avg. Work Orders
Issued 2006 766 688 756 682 8466
Avg. Work Orders 729 724 4358
Issued 2007
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Tenant Move-outs
1sr Q 2" Q 3r Q 4f Q Annual/
Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly YTD Total
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.
2006 27 33 38 24 368
2007 28 33 184
Move-out -Reasons
s"a Quarter 2007
Notice to Vacate 0 Private Rental Locally 7
Health (Moved in with Family) 6 Other 17
Deceased 32 NRH Transfer 21
Voluntarily Left Under Notice -Rent 4 Moved to Co-op or NFP 4
Voluntarily Left Under Notice -Social 2 Bought a Home 6
Eviction LTB -Rent 9 No Reason Given 44
Eviction LTB -Social 7 Left Without Notice/Abandoned Unit 6
Eviction LTB -Misrepresentation 0 Signed lease-did not move in 0
Long Term Care (30 days notice) 19 No longer eligible for subsidy 0
Note: Of the above evictions, 6 were assisted by the Sheriff, the balance left voluntarily under an
Ontario Landlord Tenant Board (LTB) order.
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Housing Programs
.Niagara Regional Housing administers the affordable housing program to 67 non-profit
and co-operative .housing providers. These independent corporations own and manage
a portfolio of over 4, 900 market and rent-geared-to-income units. NRH also administers
the rent supplement program with private market landlords who offer an additional 766
units of rent-geared-to-income housing.
Operational Reviews -Housing Providers
In March 2007, NRH established a new operational review process. The review process
divides the housing provider operations into 5 categories -Governance, Financial,
Management, Tenant/Member Relations, Capital Asset Management and Non-Shelter.
Each category is rated between 1.0 (major financial risk) and 5.0 (full compliance). The
rating of each catego determines the next operational review date for that category.
'Provider Rating Scale
_ Rating Scale Description Review Schedule
4.0 to 5.0 Full compliance Every 4 years
2.0 to 3.9 Some financial concerns Every 2 years
1.0 to 1.9 Major financial risk As Needed
NRH Quarterly Report Page 4 April 7 -June 30, 2007
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__ Provider Rev iew Schedule -
Total Reviews Due to be Completed 2" Qtr. Completed
to be completed completed 2nd Qtr Year to Date
'Jan 1 -Dec 31, 2007 Apr -June 2007 Apr -June 2007 Jan -Jun 2007
16 3 3 4
Financial Year End' Reviews -Housing Providers
Each of the 67 Housing Providers in the Niagara region is required by legislation to' complete an
annual audit of its operafions and submit the financial reports to ftifRH for analysis and reconciliation
of subsidy.
Total to be Due to be Completed Completed
Completed completed 2nd quarter Year to Date
.2nd Quarter
67 15 12 26
NRH Notices
NRH communicates regularly with the 67 non-profit and co-operative housing providers in the region.
A semi-annual newsletter keeps providers informed of changes and events. NRH Notices are sent
on an as-needed basis and provide direction on policy or regulation changes. The NRH Notice is
also used fo communicate best practices.
NRH Notices Issued NRH Notices Issued Total NRH Notices
1St Qtr - 2007 2"d Qtr - 20D7 issued-to date
4 6 72
Rent Supplement Programs -Agreement Administration.
Through its four rent supplement programs, Niagara Regional Housing enters into agreements with
private sector landlords to make privately owned units available to applicants from the centralized
waiting list on anent-geared-to-income basis or a set allowance basis... Some agreements are being
phased out while others are being ne otiated with new landlords.
Program Units Agree ments
1 S Qtr 2007 2" Qtr 2007 1 S Qtr 2007 2" Qtr 2007
Regular- 441 440 66 67
Commercial
Strong 153 174 44 45
Communities
Supportive 79 76 50 52
Housing 54 76 16 21
Allowance
TOTAL 727 766 176 185
Traininng & Education
The Annual Housing Provider Forum was held on April 19, 2007. This year's theme was
"Tools and Resources for Success". A panel discussion was held with representatives from
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Women's Place of South Niagara, Niagara Region Senior Services, Canadian Mental Health
Association, Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities of the Niagara Region,
Ontario Disability Support Services and NRH staff to discuss various tools and resources to
prevent tenant eviction. Other topics discussed at the forum were pandemic planning, given
by the Public Health Department, and the Green Light Initiative and Performance Indicators
developed by the Social Housing Services Corporation. The day was well attended and well
received. NRH has received positive feedback from the participants.
Housing Programs will be scheduling Fraud Training sessions in the fall for housing provider
board members and staff. A fraud investigator has been retained to deliver these training
sessions which will provide board members and staff with tips and strategies to prevent and
deter fraudulent activities.
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Housing Development
Through funding provided by the Federal and Provincial Governments, NRH develops partnerships with
private developers, non-profit/caopecative housing providers, commercial agencies and municipalities to
'develop affordable housing projects.
Opening Doors Together -Pilot
Total Funding $5,117,182 Total # of Units: 178 Total # of Proponents: 7
The Opening Doors Together program continues to meet the milestones established for the
proponents. Five of the 7 projects are now at occupancy stage. The remaining 2 projects are
anticipating October occupancy and the required activities are underway for the filling of the
Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units. A ribbon cutting event occurred for Bethlehem Projects site
on June 28t". It was very well attended and received. Opening events for the Gateway project
are tentatively scheduled for August 23~d; confirmation of this is dependant upon various
stakeholders committing to the date. All projects are in good standing with NRH.
Affordable Housing Program -Wave 1
Total Funding: $8,535,800 Total # of Units: 122 Total # of Proponents: 6
A Request for Proposals (RFP-HP-06-02) was issued October 18, 2006 and closed December
20, 2006 to create new affordable housing units under the Rental and Supportive component of
the Affordable Housing Program (AHP). Review and assessment of the proposals occurred in
January and February of 2007. NRH Board approved the recommended list of projects totaling
122 new affordable housing units under the Rental and Supportive component of the AHP at
their February meeting. Regional Council endorsed this recommendation at the March 1, 2007
Council meeting. Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing approval was issued in March 2007 for
102 units with an additional 20 units approved in March 2007.
NRH Quarterly Report Page 6 April 1-June 30, 2007
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Name Address # of # of Anticipated Anticipated. .Approved
~ Affordable Market Construction Occupancy. AHP funds ''
--_
_ ~ Units
-- Units Start Date Date
Nia ara Falls
Bethlehem 3009 40 0 Oct. 2007 Oct. 2008 $2,800,000
Projects of Valley Way
Niagara
'Proposed 4525 20 6 Oct. 2007 July 2008 $1,400,000
Keefer Morrison
Development Street
St Catharines
21 King Inc. 21 King 21 0 Sept. 2007 May 2008 $1,470,000
Street
2077626 290 23 23 Sept.2007 Sept.2008 $1,610,000
Ontario Inc Oakdale
Avenue
Name Address # of # of Anticipated Anticipated Approved
Affordable Market Construction Occupancy AHP funds
Units Units Start Date Date
Thoro.ld
Capital Pines 100 3 3 Aug. 2007 Nov. 2007 $205,800
Development Ormond
Street
North
Porf Colborne
Community 755 15 0 May 2007 Feb. 2008 $1,050,000
Living Port Fielden
Colborne - Ave.
Wainfleet
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Housing Access
People interested in affordable housing submit applications and have their eligibility
assessed to be on the Central Waiting .List for Niagara region. This 'Waiting List is used by
.non-profit and co-operative housing providers to make offers for vacancies in their units.
Niagara Regional Housing uses the list for the owned units as well as the units under the
Rent Supplement program.
Waiting List Status
This Quarter
Waiting List
Mar 31, 2007 Waiting List
June 30, 2007 Applications
Received Ineligible
Applications *Cancelled
Applications Housed
Applications
4785 4478 562 29 639 252
The waiting list is reviewed on a 2 year cycle. Households are given the opportunity to confirm their interest and
update information allowing NRH to verify ongoing eligibility. If applicant is no longer interested or ineligible, their
application is cancelled.
NRH Quarterly Report Page 7 April 1-June 30, 2007
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August 24, 2007
Priority Groups
Applicants are offered units from the Central Waiting List based on their date of application (chronological) with
the exception of three household types who are granted priority status through Legislation. This priority allows
them to be offered units before other applicants on the Waiting List.
Priority
Group 2007 1S
Quarter 2007 2nd Quarter
Total
June 30/07 % of Total
Wait List Received Approved Denied
Special Priority 83 72 1.6 58 51 7
Health & Safety 82 99 2.2 57 38 19
Homeless 364 301 6.7 81 76 5
Total 529 472 10.5 196 165 31
Municipal Waitin Lists
City 1St Quarter 07
Waiting List 2nd Quarter 07
Waiting List
Beamsville 169 141
Fort Erie 448 398
Grimsby 56 51
Niagara Falls 1575 1438
NOTL 29 24
Pelham 65 56
Port Colborne 268 262
Smithville 114 102
St. Catharines 2410 2219
Thorold 291 281
Welland 809 794
Applicants have the option of choosing several housing options. Many applicants have chosen to be on waiting lists for more than one
municipality, therefore numbers in the above chart may appear higher than total number on the reconciled centralized waiting list.
Municipal Vacancy Rates
City Vacancy Rate
Fort Erie 6.1
Niagara Falls -Core
- Remainder
- City 5.9
4.0%
5.1
Other Areas 3.4
St. Catharines -Core
- Remainder
- City 4.8%
3.1
3.8%
Welland 4.9
Total for All of Niagara 4.3%
NRH Quarterly Report Page 8 April 1 -June 30, 2007
Report #07-58-4.6.
August 24, 2007
Applicant/TenantRppeals
To ensure that all applicants and tenants are offered the right to appeal decisions made by staff,
an Appeal Committee with Board representation is called on an ad-hoc basis.
Total Appeals This Quarter
2006 2007 Total Upheld Overturned
24 16 10 7 3
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Community Programs
Services and supports are offered to households in need .through .partnerships with
community agencies, such as the Ontario March of Dimes, Community Care Access Centre,
Niagara Region's Public Health and Community Services department, municipal recreational
departments, and the John Howard Society.
Brighter Futures
Brighter Futures continues to operate the "Family Help Centre" in our Warden and Waters and
Rykert family communities. They provide local families with drop in programming that
coordinates with other services and resources, improved access to nutritional supports and
easier access to referrals. Our successful partnership continues to promote healthy child
development, increase community participation and promote health and wellness.
In conjunction with Brighter Futures a grant was secured from Healthy Living Niagara, for
$1400.00. Brighter Futures was awarded the funds to purchase recreational equipment.
Niagara Regional Housing is making use of the equipment for summer programming.
PRO-Kids
We continued to support our children through the PRO-Kids program in partnership with
Children's Services. This program allows children up to $100.00 in subsidy to enroll in the
recreational or cultural program of their choice. Over 100 groups participate in the PRO-Kids
program to provide children of our communities with an engaging experience that the family
otherwise would not have the funds to provide. By participating in a recreational or cultural
activity, children build skills in the areas of: social interaction, conflict resolution and self-esteem.
St. Catharines Community Gardens
The St. Catharines Community Garden is a partnership that is made possible by several
generous community partners. The garden is located at Torosian Park adjacent to our
Manchester community and provides thirty plots, plant material, seeds and tools to those who
would otherwise not have the opportunity or resources to grow their own vegetables.
NRH Quarterly Report Page 9 April 1-June 30, 2007
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August 24, 2007
Community gardening is a great way for families and seniors to stretch their food budget and is
a wonderful learning opportunity. Garden plots are available to tenants of Niagara Regional
Housing and the general public. Despite the excessive heat, 2007 is proving to be a very
prosperous year. The support of diligent volunteers and gardeners ensures the programs
continued success.
Summer Career Placement Program
Niagara Regional Housing has been successful in receiving funding from HRSDC to employ four
summer students. Two Horticultural Coordinators and two Recreational Coordinators have been
busy planning and implementing activities for the families and seniors in our communities. The
children in our communities are occupied with games, crafts and presentations by members of
our community such as the police and fire department while the seniors enjoy creating gardens
and planter boxes. This program provides an excellent learning opportunity for the summer
students as they pursue their education. The children, families and seniors also benefit from an
increased sense of community and partnership.
Kids Connection
Kids Connection, a non denominational program offered by Niagara Celebration Church,
provides summer recreational opportunities for the children in our Manchester and Rykert family
communities. Enthusiastic volunteers entertain the children with games, music, snacks and
prizes. Our partnership continues to be a success again this year.
Healty Eating Committee
Healthy Living Niagara in partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association has initiated a
coalition to promote healthier eating amongst low income families and seniors. Niagara
Regional Housing has representation on this committee as the framework is established and
programming is executed. It is anticipated that NRH tenants will benefit from the development of
this health conscience coalition.
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Rent Bank Program
NRH has partnered with Credit Counselling of Regional Niagara to administer the program.
Effective June 7, 2005, tenants living in rental units can apply to the Rent Bank to receive up
to $7, 500 or two months rent, whichever is .less, to assist in short term payment of rent
arrears. Funding for the Rent Bank Program was provided by the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs & Housing through a two year grant allocation of $359, 000. Niagara Regional
Housing received an additional $97, 949.00 in March 2006 for this program.
NRH Quarterly Report Page 70 April 7 -June 30, 2007
Report #07-58-4.6.
August 24, 2007
Rent Bank Program
Rent Bank Usage
Quarter # Clients Approved Denied # Appeals Average Payout
per client
1S Quarter
Jan 1 -Mar 31, 82 60 22 1 $1,190.00
2007
2" Quarter
April 1 -June 30, 59 50 9 1 $1140.00
2007
t_ t t
Resource Unit
This unit provides support to the divisions .through housing research, policy development, and
internal and external communications that support Niagara Regional Housing business goals
.and objectives. This unit identifies community development opportunities and strategies that
increase affordable :housing and builds public awareness and support for it.
The following initiatives were undertaken this past quarter by the Resource Unit:
Building Openings:
• Genesis Court opened on June 28. This successful partnership with four levels of
government, non-profit provider Bethlehem Project and community support has provided
40 households with an affordable place to call home.
Policy Developments:
• Amendments to new policies to ensure compliance with the Amendments to the Municipal
Act, Bill 130, which identifies a process for open board meetings.
Translation Tools:
• Niagara Regional Housing has many multicultural communities. General translation tools
have been identified for all critical correspondence and Settlement and Integration
Services Organization (SISO) is in the process of translating and designing the
documents for us.
Community Supports:
• Promotion of Q-Mack, educational and motivational children's entertainer, appearing at
the Rykert Community in July to address youth on consequences of bullying
NRH Quarterly Report Page 11 April 1-June 30, 2007
Report #07-58-4.6.
August 24, 2007
Terms and Conditions:
• Release of Terms and Conditions of Employment for Niagara Regional Housing
employees, a policy that has been co-ordinated with, but is distinct from, Regional policy
tit
Financial Update
Financial services are provided to Niagara Regional Housing by the Niagara Region
through a Shared Services Agreement.
Annual
Budget
$ Expenditures
to Date
$ Percent
Expended
% Estimated
Final
$
EXPENDITURES
PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT/OVERHEAD
4,633,547
2,164,781
46.72%
4,655,466
HOUSING PROVIDER SUBSIDY 21,570,000 10,523,692 48.79% 21,570,000
RENT SUPPLEMENT SUBSIDY 3,873,570 1,971,962 50.91% 3,974,010
OWNED UNITS -Taxes, Repairs, Utilities,
etc.
11,162,811
5,273,665
47.24%
11,222,811
DEBENTURE/MORTGAGES 3,715,341 1,761,050 47.40% 3,715,341
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 44,955,269 21,695,150 48.26% 45,137,628
REVENUE
FEDERAL
(10,185,497)
5,093,198)
50.00%
10,267,695)
TENANT RENT/MISCELLANOUS (11,300,000) 5,975,496) 52.88% 11,400,161)
NIAGARA REGION (23,469,772 (11,614,205 49.49% (23,469,772)
TOTAL REVENUE (44,955,269) (22,682,899) 50.46% (45,137,628)
NET EXPENDITURES ~o.oo ($987,749) $0
PROPOSED TRANSFER TO
RESERVES
~0
*NRH's Capital Reserve Plan indicates a need for approxir~Zately $16.6M (today's dollars) over the next S years for capital
replacements. As in previous years, any surplus recognized by NRH at year end will be requested for place»aent in the NRH
Reserve Fund for future capital projects.
NRH Quarterly Report Page 12 April 1-June 30, 2007
Bc~ilc~irt~ ~c~r~~rx~urtity. Buifc~ir~t~~ Li~~es.
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From the September 6, 2007 Meeting of Regional Council
Volume 15, Issue 12
~en`.~rn~~r27, 2007
~~c~lr,~i H~~dyuarfers
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N IAGARA REGION PARTNERS
WITH ALL LEVELS OF
GOVERNMENT
On September 4, 2007,
-~ Federal Justice Minister
and Niagara Falls M.P.
~ Rob Nicholson
announced the federal
government's commitment of $35
million to the Niagara Convention
Centre. The Chair was pleased that all
levels of government have come
together to support this project, as the
convention centre will not only increase
visitors to Niagara, but will also
increase opportunities for workers in
Niagara and their families. The an-
nouncement strengthens Niagara as a
true world class destination.
Regional Councillors and the Regional
Chair were thanked for working
together in becoming a partner in the
Niagara Convention and Civic Centre.
KEN BROTHERS, NEW
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Regional Council welcomed Ken
Brothers as the new Commissioner of
Public Works. Mr. Brothers brings
extensive experience in the delivery of
municipal infrastructure services as a
senior executive manager. Regional
Chair Partington noted that Regional
Council is looking forward to the
contributions that Mr. Brothers will
make as a member of the Corporate
Management Team, and as head of
the Public Works Department.
N IAGARA REGION TAKES NEXT
STEP IN BECOMING A BINATIONAL
REGION
Dr. Kathryn Bryk Friedman, Deputy
Director, University at Buffalo Regional
Institute provided Regional Council
with data that illustrated the
percentages of Ontarians and New
Yorkers who travel across the border,
and the amount of money that
is spent on either side of the
border and the impact
those dollars have on ~
either side of the border.
Regional Council requested that staff
report back in October 2007 on the
current level of cross border
coordination and to suggest further
opportunities for collaboration and any
future role for the Niagara Region and
the Niagara Economic Development
Corporation in supporting these efforts.
I ONTHLY SHOW ON COGECO
FEATURING REGIONAL
DEPARTMENTS
Regional Chair Partington
~. will be hosting a monthly
. ~ J show on Cogeco featuring
Regional departments and
-~ ` ~ issues that are of interest to
residents. The Regional Chair's first
show will feature John Cunnane
discussing issues within his division,
Emergency Services.
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A LEGACY OF POVERTY
Regional Council was provided with overview
of the research work completed by Niagara
Region staff, titled "A Legacy of Poverty"
which addresses cycles of poverty and the
impact of Child Health in the Niagara Region.
Staff of the Public Health and Community
Services Departments will be collaborating
with community stakeholders to review the
researcher's finding and recommendations to
arrive at a possible action plan to be presented
to Public Health and Social Services
Committee later this Fali.
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR
THE TOWN OF GRIMSBY -SUPPORTED
Regional Council supported the Downtown
Community Improvement Plan for the Town of
Grimsby, which is an excellent opportunity for
partnership as intended by the Region's
Smarter Niagara Incentive Program.
DOING THE RIGHT THING TO THE RIGHT
ASSET AT THE RIGHT TIME!
Regional Council received a presentation on
the State of the Infrastructure Report -Water
& Wastewater Systems, which emphasized
the importance of timely intervention to
maintain infrastructure at optimum cost, as
cost effective asset management means wise
investment: Doing the Right Thing to the Right
Asset at the Right Time!
2 010 FISA WORLD ROWING MASTERS
REGATTA TO BE HELD IN ST. CATHARINES
Regional Council was advised that the City of
St. Catharines has been chosen as the site for
the 2010 FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta,
the Canadian Henley Rowing Corporate and
the Committee were thanked for
their commitment to bringing this
~ ~~~~ event to St. Catharines.
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UPC011IIING EVENTSd
1 V iagara Regional Housing's Fifth
Anniversary
Niagara Regional Housing will be hosting an
event that will mark their Fifth Anniversary on
September 27, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
Niagara Wine Festival
The Niagara Wine Festival's Pied Piper Parade
and the Mayor's Grape Stomp will take place
on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
The Scotiabank Celebrity Luncheon will take
place on September 19th featuring Mr. Rex
Murphy as the keynote speaker, he is the
Canadian icon of political satire and host
of the only national call-in show
on CBC One. Contact the --1
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival
offices for tickets.
N iagara Greek Festival
Tthe Niagara Greek Festival is taking place at
585 Niagara Street, September 7, 8 and Stn
B iketoberfest
The Biketoberfest will take place at Centennial
Park in Fenwick on September 21 & 22, 2007.
On Friday September 21, 2007, the Golden
Helmets, will perform the "Ride of the Flags
OPP Golden Helmet Demonstration", the show
begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Niagara Central
Airport.
G rimsby Festival of Art
The Grimsby Festival of Art will take place on
Saturday, September Stn
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Building Cor~nrr~unity. Building ~i~~FS.
From the August 16, 2007 Meeting of Regional Council
Volume 15, Issue 11
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CATHERINE MINDORFF
AWARDED THE T. ROY ADAMS
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
AWARD
Regiona! Council
awarded the fifth T. YS ~ Q
Roy Adams ~`
Humanitarian of the
Year Award to Ms.
Catherine Mindorff.
The T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the
Year Award is presented in Roy's
name as a memorial award to honour a
resident of Niagara who best
exemplifies his values and dedication
to community service; a person who
sees volunteerism as an integral part
of their life.. Mr. Roy Adams was a
colleague and a dear friend, who
served as Mayor for the City of St.
Catharines from 1976 to 1985, and as
a Regional Councillor from 1988 to
2002. Roy was not only a dedicated
Mayor and Regional Councillor, but
°IS.^J a d°rJii+7+Qrl .inl~n}°er t^
L, lrVfVN~vl.1 VVI IIIV
community service, who could always
be counted upon to be there, he
approached everyone the same, and
was a friend to all who knew him.
Ms. Catherine Mindorff was nominated
for how she has enhanced the lives of
people in the community, broken new
ground, overcome barriers, and an
example of leadership to others around
her. Mr. Mindorff has spent countless
hours in Community Service. Her
ability to get the job done on time and
on budget are characteristics that
enhance her leadership style. She is
recognized as a Door Opener helping
women achieve greater independence
and success. Ms. Mindorff is a definite
asset to her community.
Since Ms. Mindorff's retirement in
2001, her volunteering has included
being the Chair of the Niagara
Newcomer Employment Council;
Co-Chair of the Community Services
Quality Council; Chair of the Niagara
Integrated Social and Community
Planning Project; Volunteer leadership
role to facilitate the development of
Canada's first migration health centre
to be located at the Peace Bridge in
Fort Erie and Niagara Training and
Adjustment Board (NTAB) Diversity
Director Chair.
Ms. Mindorff is the driving force behind
the development and implementation
of Peace Bridge Newcomers Centre -
Fort Erie; Fort Erie Community Health
Centre; Niagara Integrated Community
and Social Planning Project and the
Niagara Newcomers Employmznt
Council.
2 007 REGIONAL CHAIR'S
BURSARIES FOR BROCK
UNIVERSITY AND NIAGARA
COLLEGE
The Regional Chair's Bursaries
($1,000 -Brock University and $1,000
- Niagara College, with $250 for each
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of the four finalists) were approved by
Council in 2002 and are awarded to a first-year
student entering Brock University and to a
first-year student entering Niagara College.
~ ~ Regional Council
~~ . ~ congratulated Ms. Amber
~~ y .~ Shelton a graduate of
Centennial Secondary
School in Welland entering
Brock University to pursue a
~ ~ degree in Mathematics
Integrated with Computers
and Applications for being awarded the Bursary
for Brock University and the finalists Ms. Kaitlyn
Luey a graduate of Blessed Trinity Secondary
School in Grimsby entering Brock University to
pursue a degree in Biomedical Science and Mr.
Taylor McLinden a graduate of St.Catharines
Collegiate Secondary School in St. Catharines
entering Brock University to pursue a degree in
Biomedical Sciences.
Regional Council also congratulated Ms. Nicole
Dupuis, a graduate of St. Francis Secondary
School in St. Catharines. Entering Niagara
College to pursue a career as a Dental
Hygienist for being awarded the Bursary for
Niagara College and the finalists Ms. Shienna
Seguin a graduate of Laura Secord Secondary
School -Independent Learning Centre in St.
Catharines entering Niagara College to pursue
a career in the Social Service Worker program
and Corrections and Ms. Brittany Kremer a
graduate of Eden High School in St. Catharines
entering Niagara College to pursue a career as
a Dental Hygienist.
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
INITIATIVES
Regional Council authorized Community
Services to submit an application to Service
Canada to become the Community Entity
related to federal homelessness prevention
initiatives, which would enhance Niagara's
capacity to align local priorities with all
available funding and provide a mechanism for
the planning, development and evaluation of
investments made in Niagara's homelessness
prevention initiatives.
TWO NEW JUSTICES OF
THE PEACE FOR NIAGARA
Regional Council was apprised of the recent
Justice of the Peace appointments announced
by the Attorney General, who has appointed
forty-four new Justices of the Peace with two
appointed in Niagara.
G ILMORE LODGE IS AWARDED
COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM AWARD!
Regional Council congratulated the staff and
volunteers at Gilmore Lodge who use their free
time to beautify the grounds
of this long-term care home
for the benefit of the
residents and the residents
of the Town of Fort Erie,
who for the fourth year, has
been honoured at the
Communities in Bloom
awards ceremony and were
awarded first place in the institutional category
with the top award of five Blooms indicating a
score of 86 points or more and also awarded
the award for Urban Forestry.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Councillor Saracino doned his shaven head in
support of the Great Canadian HeadShave and
is accepting donations now. If you are
interested in donating to this worthy cause,
please contact Councillor Saracino by e-mail
bob.saracino@regional.niagara.on.ca
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PRESENTATION
NRPS Promotions -Inspector & Managers,
Business Services -Chief Southall formally
introduced NRPS Inspector Carl Scott,
Emergency Services Unit, who was recently
promoted on July 29, 2007. Also recognized
were Ms. Lisa DiDonato-DeChellis for her
promotion to the Manager of Finance and Ms.
Linda Jerome for her promotion to the position of
Manager of Human Resources.
Chair lggulden noted the high quality of skills that
individuals coming out of the promotional
processes possess. He and members of the
Board expressed personal congratulations to all
three individuals for their recent successes.
REPORTS FROM THE CHAIR
Chair Larry lggulden reported on the following
topics:
Niagara Regional Police Recruit Swearing-In
Ceremony - On August 9t", Chair lggulden
joined Chief Southall and members of her
executive team at the NRPS Swearing-In
Ceremony held at Club Italia in Niagara Falls. A
total of 16 new police officers were welcomed to
the Niagara Regional Police Service - 8 new
recruits and 8 currently serving.
Canadian Association of Police Boards
Conference -Members Bentley, Woodhouse
and the Board's Executive Director attended the
CAPB's 18tH Annual Conference and Meeting,
held in Calgary, Alberta from August 18-20. The
program theme was "Risk Management" and the
agenda included presentations from a number of
prominent federal politicians and individuals from
the police community.
OAPSB/OACP Zone 4 Meeting -The Ontario
Association of Police Services Boards and the
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will hold their
quarterly zone meeting in Hamilton on September
11th
REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief Southall reported on the following topics:
Marijuana Grow Operations - For the period
January 1 through August 29, 2007:
^ Total estimated seized value of
$6,140, 850;
^ Estimated value of seized equipment
$173, 820.
Homicides -For the period January 1 through
August 29, 2007;
^ 2 homicides compared to 4 for the same
period in 2006.
Traffic Fatalities Statistics -For the period January
1 through August 29, 2007:
^ 21 compared to 20 for the same period in
2006.
Serious Injury Collisions -For the period January
1 through August 29, 2007:
^ 19 compared to 23 for the same period in
2006.
Robberies -For the period July 26 through August
29, 2007;
^ 21 with 5 cleared, 24% cleared this period.
Regional Traffic Enforcement -Asa result of
several initiatives the Service has experienced a
significant increase in the number of provincial
offence notices that have been issued to drivers in
the Region. The total for the first eight months of the
year is 27,017 tickets, compared to same period in
2006 with 17,329, an increase of approximately
1,211 tickets per month.
Safe Summer R.I.D.E. Program - On August 24`n
members of the Special Enforcement Unit conducted
a R.I.D.E. Program in the Port Dalhousie area,
resulting in 697 stopped and checked vehicles; 28
drivers were given roadside alcohol screening tests
of which 10 had their licences suspended for 12
hours, one (1) person was arrested for impaired
driving and five (5) Provincial Offences Notices were
issued. Officers observed that a large number of
drivers used taxis as an alternative to driving on this
particular night.
Board Chair
Larry A. lggulden, C.A.
Board Vice-Chair
Doug Martin
Board Members
Bob Bentley
Todd Shoalfs
Bill Smeaton
Larry Tufford
Mal Woodhouse
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Board Staff
Deb Morton
Executive Director
Sandi Taylor
Executive Assistant
Dawn Cichocki
Board Clerk
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For further
information contacf:
Regional Municipality of
Niagara Police Services Board
68 Church Street
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2R 3C6
Bus: (905) 685-0321
Fax: (905) 688-0036
Email: nrpboarcl@nrps.com
Website:
www. nrps. com
Bear Escaped from ZooZ -Shortly before midnight on August
7` , a Stevensville resident called the NRPS to report that a large
bear had been observed in her yard, which was in very close
proximity to ZooZ Animal Park on Stevensville Road. It was
believed that the bear had possibly escaped the confines of the
park and later confirmed as factual.
Officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service were assisted
by members of the Fort Erie Fire Department, the Niagara County
Sheriffs Department and its helicopter. Emergency Services Unit
officers were armed with a tranquilizer gun and upon deploying the
tranquilizer darts were able to return the bear to a secure location
at the park with the assistance of a local veterinarian and staff
members from ZooZ.
Investigators have determined that the bear's escape did not result
from any criminal act nor any violation of any provincial act or
municipal by-law or any evidence of negligence on the part of
ZooZ management or its employees. There were no investigative
findings to indicate that there was any intentional or non-intentional
release of the bear by any person.
It is believed that a malfunction provided an opportunity for the
bear to get close enough to the fence, burrow a hole underneath
the enclosure and escape. ZooZ officials have instituted a number
of structural changes to mitigate the potential of any further
escapes. Further, a meeting between the various stakeholders
will take place in order to develop a protocol that will address the
issues surrounding the escape.
The Chief publicly acknowledged and thanked the Fort Erie Fire
Department, the Niagara County Sheriffs Department, Niagara
Emergency Medical Services, the media, and the local residents
for their assistance and support during this incident.
Chief Southall indicated that the cost to the Service for the above
operation would be approximately $20,000, some which would be
attributed to overtime. Although there is no avenue to charge a
`user fee', the Chief will look into whether any of the operational
costs can be recouped. Her finding will be reported back to the
Board.
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
PSB Minute #173. -The Board received a letter from Pam Gilroy,
Regional Clerk, RMON, providing Regional Council approvals and
recommendations.
At the July 26, 2007 meeting, Regional Council approved the
following:
Corporate Services Committee recommendations
respecting receipt of the NRPS Variance Report to May
31, 2007 and ensuing staff direction to provide the
Committee with the details surrounding the variances
associated with the overtime figures.
ii. Public Health and Social Services Committee
recommendation that staff be instructed to commence
discussion with the Niagara Regional Police Services
Board with a view to requesting amendments to
Licensing By-law 267-2004 that would deny renewal of
licences to owners, operators and drivers who have
outstanding unpaid fines under the Smoke Free Ontario
Act or the Niagara Region Smoking By-law 22-2002.
The Board received the item for information and in regards the first
item will forward a copy of the NRPS May 31, 2007 Variance
Report in its entirety to the Region. In regards to the second item
further clarity regarding inclusion of a municipal by-law into the
Board's Licensing By-law will be reported to the Board at a later
date.
POLICING STANDARDS UNIT -STATISTICS
PSB Minutes #145. -The Board received Service report 152/2007
advising that the Service's Policing Standards Unit is responsible
for investigating alleged misconduct that is reported by a member
of the public. In order to maintain compliance with the Provincial
Adequacy Standards Regulations and to comply with Board By-
laws, the unit is required to submit quarterly statistical reports
detailing the nature of complaints received. For the period April 1,
2007 to June 30, 2007, the Service received no policy/service
complaints and 23 officer conduct complaints.
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ACCOMMODATIONS
STRATEGIES FOR THE NRPS -FACILITIES REPORT
PSB Minute #174. -The Board received a letter from Ms. Janet
Piton, Acting Regional Clerk, RMON, providing the Board with
Regional Council's recommendation respecting the report entitled,
Cosf-Benefit Analysis of Accommodations Strategies for the
Niagara Regional Police Service, submitted by MHPM Project
mangers at it's July 26, 2007 meeting.
LONG-TERM ACCOMMODATIONS STRATEGY
PSB Minute #177. -Chief Southall provided the Board with
Service report #199/2007 enclosing the reports on the Niagara
Regional Police Service Long-Term Accommodation Strategy.
She provided the Board with an overview of each of the four
reports, noting that her primary responsibility is to provide the
residents of Niagara Region with adequate and effective police
services and to ensure the health, wellness and safety of the
women and men of the Niagara Regional Police Service. A
stakeholder consultation process was presented to the Board for
its consideration.
The Board approved the next steps for development of the long-
term facilities plan which include the public distribution of the
reports to provide stakeholder access, the introduction of reports to
Regional Council and holding public stakeholder consultation
sessions, the development of final recommendations by Police for
consideration by the Board and subsequent consideration and
approval by Regional Council.
NIAGARA POLICE SERVICES BOARD - NOTICE OF
MEETINGS ST. CATHARINES STANDARD
PSB Minute #175. -The Board received a letter from Mr. Rick
VanSickle, City Editor, The Standard, St. Catharines, raising
issues with respect to public notice of in-camera (closed) meetings
and seeking further clarification regarding the process for review.
The Board will be reviewing this matter in the near future.
NRPS VARIANCE REPORT
PSB Minute #172. -The Board received Service report 197/2007
providing the financial variance overview and year-end forecast for
the Niagara Regional Police Service and Board for the seven
months ended July 31, 2007.
At this time, no significant areas of concern have been identified.
Any future impacts on the achievements of the budget will be
reflected in upcoming monthly variance reports and reported on in
accordance to their developments.
Volume 6, Issue 8
August 2007
Page #2
FUNDING REQUESTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board has a discretionary pool of funds, which it uses for
grants and donations. Disbursements from the fund must be in
accordance with guidelines provided in the Police Services Act,
and also with Board policy. The following organizations have
written to the Police Services Board requesting consideration
toward their funding request for a donation from the NRPS Special
Fund.
Canadian Association of Police Boards -PSB Minute #143.
The Board received a letter from Ian Wilms, President, Canadian
Association of Police Boards, acknowledging sponsorship to
supports its 18`h Annual Conference that was held recently in
Calgary, Alberta.
Special Olympics Ontario -PSB Minute #144. -The Board
received a letter from Ann Groves, Special Olympics Ontario,
acknowledging receipt of the monetary assistance to support the
"Larry Maracle Memorial Pig Roast and BBQ" for special athletes
and their families.
ANNUAL REPORTS
The Adequacy Standards Regulation requires that police services
boards and police services meet minimum standards for what are
adequate and effective police services. This provision is a
mandated responsibility of police services boards which includes
the developing and adopting of approximately 80 performance
standards, a vigorous training program, and an ongoing skills
development plan.
As a minimum, these policies require compliance with both the
regulation and guidelines and in addition, provide the Board with
reports in order to continually assess compliance. The reporting
requirements also assist in future budget processes, business
plans, and in assessing the needs of the police service on an
ongoing basis.
Annual report(s) received this month relate to the following subject
matter and were prepared by the noted Service member(s):
Acting Superintendent Rick Coulis, Central Region
/ Officer Note Taking
PSB Minute #156., Service Report #176/2007
Inspector Scott Kenney, Investigative Support Services
/ Illegal Gaming Investigations
PSB Minute #159., Service Report #165/2007
Staff Sergeant Brian Richardson, Divisional Commander, 6 District
/ Property Offences
PSB Minute #157., Service Report #177/2007
Detective Sergeant Robert Glen, Child Abuse Unit
/ Child Pornography
PSB Minute #161., Service Report #178/2007
Staff Sergeant George Ravenek, Intelligence Unit
/ Vehicle Theft
PSB Minute #165., Service Report #179/2007
/ Drug Investigations
PSB Minute #158., Service Report #171/2007
/ Proceed of Crime
PSB Minute #164., Service Report 172/02007
/ Criminal Intelligence Unit
PSB Minute #148., Service Report #161/2007
/ Informants & Agents
PSB Minute #152., Service Report #16212007
/ Witness Protection
PSB Minute #153., Service Report #163/2007
/ Stolen or Smuggled Firearms
PSB Minute #154., Service Report #164/2007
/ Hate/Bias Propaganda Offences
PSB Minute #149., Service Report #169/2007
Staff Sergeant Cliff Sexton, Major Crime Unit
/ Internal Task Forces
PSB Minute #150., Service Report #180/2007
Detective Sergeant Brett Flynn, Major Crime Unit
/ Search & Seizure
PSB Minute #151., Service Report #181/2007
Detective Sergeant Shawn Clarkson, Investigative Support
Services
/ Homicide Investigations
PSB Minute #162., Service Report #182/2007
Detective Sergeant Jim Prinsen, Major Crime Unit
/ Parental/Non Parental Abductions
PSB Minute #163., Service Report #183/2007
Detective Sergeant Greg Hyatt, Forensic Services Unit
/ Collection, Preservation & Control of Evidence &
Property
PSB Minute #155., Service Report #170/2007
Detective Sergeant Paul Bevan, Sexual Assault Unit
/ Sexual Assault Investigation
PSB Minute #160., Service Report #16612007
/ Sex Offender Registry
PSB Minute #167., Service Report #167/2007
/ Police Response to High Risk Individuals
PSB Minute #167., Service Report 168/2007
Acting Sergeant Tim Whittle, Community Services Unit
/ Community-Based Crime Prevention
PSB Minute #146., Service Report #193/2007
Detective Constable Nadine Wallace, Youth Justice Coordinator
/ Youth Crime
PSB Minute #166., Service Report #194/2007
Cathy Berecz, Communications Manager
/ Communications and Dispatch
PSB Minute #184., Service Report #194!2007
Chief Southall noted that the annual reports included on the
agenda represent approximately half the mandated annual
Adequacy Standard Regulation reports, representing asnap-shop
of NRPS services to the community.
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