2006/09/22
ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, MONDA y, SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Council
1. Copy of a Sponsorship package for Nostalgiafest from the Niagara Falls People for
Progress and the Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management.
PD-2006-82 - Pedestrian Deck Agreement Marriott Fallsview Hotel
1. Email from Italia Gilberti requesting a deferral of PD-2006-82, Pedestrian Deck
Agreement matter on behalf of her client.
2. Correspondence from Tony Zappitelli, Sheraton Fallsview, requesting to address
Council on Monday Sept. 25th.
3. Correspondence from John Kernahan, Niagara Parks Commission.
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4. Correspondence from Peter J. Lesdow, re: Proposed Marriott Fallsview Hotel.
Communications
1. New York - Ontario Shrine Association - requesting a flag raising on September 28th
and a letter of welcome and photo from the Mayor of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
Notice of Motion
1. Request from Chairman Cal Beresh to address Council regarding the issue of limiting the
funding for the Downtown Revitalization to $12 million.
Council Information
1. Media Release - City Council will Continue to Pursue New Arena Facilities
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Teresa Fabbro - nostalgiafest sponsor package
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From: "Aaron Beaudoin" <creations@abovethefold.ca>
To: <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>
Date: 9/21/2006 12:08 PM
Subject: nostalgiafest sponsor package
Hello Dean,
Thanks again for showing your support on Monday. I have attached the sponsorship
package for Nostalgiafest for Monday night's council. We will be asking the city to
become a sponsor and show their support for the event R I assume I send this to you in
order for staff to make their recommendations.
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TITLE SPONSOR ~ $20,000 +
Make Nostaliafest '()7 YOllr event! YOllr COffiIJallJ' 11alne and. logo will be incOrIJOrated
into our evellt title ancl will be featured 011 all festival nlarketing Il1aterials iIICltldiIlg-:
> NOostalgiafest '07 Web site
> Nostalgiafest '07 Rack Cards (5,000)
> Nostalgiafest '07 Posters (1,000)
> Nostalgiafest '07 Tickets
> Nostalgiafest '07 Sigrlage
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> Niagara Tllis \Veel{
> GIANT FIVI 91.7
> 105.1 The River
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Qtleell Street offices for all entire year.
III acIditioll, title 81)011S0rs \-viII receive two COllll)lill1elltary VIP !)arkil1g !Jasses, 25 Nostalgia BtlCks
I)er day; anil a.dnlission to tlle VIP tellt al1(i an illvitatiol1 to our me(iia :laul1cll.
To further <.iiscuss SpollsorshiI~ OIJIJOrtunties, I)lease call Lester Ste. Croix at (905) 932-6415
or Aaron Beaudoin at (905) 380-6871.
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> :NOostalgiafest '07 Web site
> Nostalgiafest '07 Rack Cards (5,000)
> Nostalgiafest '07 Posters (1,000)
> Nostalgiafest '07 Signage
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radio a(lvertising including:
> Niagara Falls Revie\;vO
> :N iagara ~rllis Week
> C;IANT FM 91.7
> 105.1 The River
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> N'ostalgiafest '07 Well site
> Nostalgiafest '07 Rack Cards (5,000)
> Nostalgiafest '07 Posters (1,000)
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> Niagara Falls Revie\v
> Niagara Tllis Week
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> :N.osta.lgiafest '()7 Web site
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Queell Street offices for an entire year.
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or Aarol1 Beaudoill at (905) ,380-(j871.
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From: "Italia" <gilberti@broderickpartners.com>
To: "'Dean lorfida'" <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>
Date: 9/22/2006 3:03:24 PM
Subject: RE: PD-2006-82
Dean:
I have instructions to request a deferral of the PD-2006-82, Pedestrian Deck
Agreement matter. My client will be meeting with the architect and then
wishes to meet with staff before proceeding to Council.
I will follow up with an letter formally requesting the deferral on Monday.
Thank you, Italia
-----Original Message-----
From: Dean lorfida [mailto:diorfida@niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: Thursday, September 21,2006 6:55 PM
To: gilberti@broderickpartners.com
Subject: Fwd: PD-2006-82
Italia:
As promised, here's the staff report and related correspondences that are
part of the agenda for Monday.
Thanks
Dean
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September 21,2006
Dear Mayor Salci and Members of Council:
RE: MARRIOTT PROPOSED AIR RIGHTS AMENDMENTS
As an adjacent owner to the subject property, I would like to bring to your attention that in
1986, when I purchased the Mall of the Mist site from RadoMat Holdings, I was provided with
copies of registered agreements and bylaws between the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls and the existing owners of the subject property, Bolus Revelas Bolus. .These
agreements were the basis for my decision to purchase the subject land and my subsequent
purchase from 454802 Ontario Limited.
The agreement dated December 18, 1963 between Bolus Revelas Bolus and The Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls, and the subsequent ByLaw 6458 dated 1963 state the following,
...." no building other than a pedestrian deck shall be erected on lands shown as Block A on
said Schedule B or on those parts of ranges 1 ,2,3,4,9 & 10 according to the City of the Falls
survey. The top of any pedestrian deck so erected shall not exceed in height in ranges 1 ,2,3
or 4, the grade of the centre line of Portage Road (now Fallsview Boulevard). An open fence,
which will not obstruct the view may be permitted along the easterly side and ends of any
pedestrian deck so erected and such pedestrian decks so erected shall be maintained by the
owner and made available to the public free of charge at all times....."
This agreement was amended September 18, 1989 to an agreement between the Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls and the new owners, Menechella Brothers Limited, keeping all
terms and conditions the same.
I bring this to your attention as a reminder that the City of Niagara Falls imposed this
agreement for the benefit and protection of the Public and that nothing should be allowed to
take this away from them.
Yours sincerely,
Tony Zappitelli
President
ROMZAP LTD.
Ni~ara John Kernahan Direct:
Phone: 905/356-2241 J ext. 225
. Par 81". Fax: 905/354-6041
E-Mail: jkernahan@niagaraparks.com
An agency of the Government. of Onuuio since 1885
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City'Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
City Hall
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Doug:
RE: MARRIOTT EXPANSION - FALLSVIEW BOULEV ARD
With reference to Mr. Gillis' recent correspondence regarding our preliminary comments relative
to the proposed expansion of the Marriott on Fallsview Boulevard it would be helpful if we had
clarification regarding the agreements relative to the lands which previously had building
restrictions other than a pedestrian deck. Provisions for the flow of pedestrians along the top of
the moraine in a continuous manner has long been an objective of both the City and ourselves
and it is expected that any plans contetnplated in this area will respect the original intent. In
addition, this area represents the last remaining unobstructed view of the Niagara River and Falls
between Livingstone and the Casino and as such the design should attempt to preserve these
views for the future.
We look forward to seeing the plans when they are available and providing you with more
detailed and comprehensive comments.
Yours truly,
JK/lc
cc: D. Gillis
Jim Willian1s THE NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION John Kernahan
Chairn1an P.O. Box 150, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6T2 General Manager
www.niagaraparks.com
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PETER J. LESDOW
A R C H I T E C T
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Sept.22,2006
RE: MENECHELLA PROPOSED FALLSVIEW DEVELOPMENT
Members of Council:
This letter is in response to a proposal by the Menechella Family to build a hotel on the
triangular lands south of the existing Marriott Hotel along Fallsview Blvd.
Our firm was the Architect for both the original Sheraton Fallsview Hotel across from these
lands, and the original Marriott Hotel, which these lands formed part of the site plan
agreement with the City for that project.
From our experience and understanding of these lands, there are several major reasons we
ask you to consider for their protection, as provided for by agreements between the City of
Niagara Falls and the current landowners.
When designing the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in 1988, we had knowledge the Owners prior
to making the major investment we realize today, reviewed the possibility of a structure
being built on this triangular site, which would have abstracted their view of Niagara Falls. It
was understood that there were agreements with the City of Niagara Falls and the previous
owners that limited the development of these lands to a pedestrian deck 26'-0" above the
top rail of the existing railroad. The project moved forward with the belief it was in the City's
best interest to keep this agreement first made in 1962 for the benefit of the public's
enjoyment, view of the falls and protection of the escarpment.
One can appreciate with respect to the Sheraton Fallsview the argument that no property
has a right to a view. Our office has argued this same position in the past. However the
circumstances in this case are very different. There are agreements registered on title
which were intended to protect the public's view. Agreements which the City and previous
owners as well as the Menechella family agreed and which the Sheraton Fallsview owners
relied on. It is only fair you give great consideration as to how your decision will greatly
impact the Sheraton Fallsview owners who have contributed so much for this City.
The Sheraton Fallsview owners are not the only ones to consider. Also included are
previous council members who made a decision for the benefit of the residences of Niagara
Falls. This council must also decide what's best for the publics interest, both for now and
the future.
Peter J. Lesdow · arc hit e c t
6710 Drummond Road, Suite 6, Niagara FaUs, Ontario, L2G 4P1 Phone: 905.357.1112 Fax: 905.357.1112
E-mail: plesdow@iaw.on.ca
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What if the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel had never been built? It wouldn't matter. Historically
this site was always recognized as a Fallsview site. I see tourists today take pleasure in the
panoramic view of the falls from this escarpment level position. I've been there many times
with friends and family to witness the view and major fireworks displays. Our City's
forefathers were wise enough to recognize this "right to a view" for our Niagara residences
and our visiting guests, by creating very specific agreement and registering it on title which
protect these lands from development in the public interest. Similar in their vision was the
Parks Commission, if it were not for such a public body, hotels, museums and amusements
would still occupy Victoria Park along the Falls, as they did when private interest only
determined the use of these lands.
In 1996 our office began the original master plan for the Marriott Hotel and because of
restrictions on the triangular lands our submission reflected this in the site plan agreement,
with no development shown on this part of the site. *
We worked within a by-law passed in the early 1970's, that allowed for a 600 unit hotel to
built on the lands north of the protected triangular portion of the site. The development
proposed was two separated towers each 20 stories which was accepted by council.
Since that time what has developed is quite different.
1) The two separate towers became one, one part 15 storey's the other 20 storey's. It
created an unbroken wall of approx. 120 meters or 390'-0" long. Well beyond the length
of a football field. The cities adopted Tourist Area Development Strategy (TAD'S)
recommended a max. building width of only 60 meters. In addition a major tower, the
Embassy Suites was latter added without the TAD'S recommended 25m of 82 ft.
separation provided, further continuing the wall.
2) The 3 acre site including the triangular protected lands now support 1000 hotel units
instead of the 600 originally proposed. With all associated major restaurant and amenity
areas required.
3) In order to achieve this increased density, additional offsite parking being 800 meters
away was added. TAD'S had recommended a distance of not more than 300 meters.
In the end what your Planning Department and Councils worst fear at the time came true. A
wall was created at the top of the escarpment.
What would happen if our city gave up its right to the triangular site? Common sense would
predict the following:
1. The wall would continue. Yes it may have a space between the old and new.
However because all the building's developed on this site have to be along the
same line or plane following FallsviewBlvd., the perception of the wall would be
further exaggerated.
2. The large expensive unobstructed public views from this particular vantage of the
falls would be lost forever. The only real view would be for the private guests in
*Note: "there is a small parcel of land of the triangular lands approx 45 '-0" at end and 15'-0" at
the other and 130" long which was the former Barning Springs Wax Museum. A 4 storey
structure could be built dependent on parking at the time. "
Peter J. Lesdow · arc hit e c t
6710 Drummond Road, Suite 6, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 4P1 Phone: 905.357.1112 Fax: 905.357.1112
E-mail: plesdow@iaw.on.ca
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the hotel. The city would also lose any future opportunity for this site to be further
developed as part of any parkland improvement.
When a former council adopted the TAD'S study, the consultants of the study noted
specifically this site. On page 53 item 6 it states:
ffUse the triangular of land at the top of the escarpment beside the new Marriott Hotel as a
Dubliclv accessible Dark and Falls view area."
What reason could council give the residences of Niagara to give up this opportunity.
Some would argue that the City would receive jobs and extra tax revenue should this
development occur. The fact of the matter there are other lands which have a falls view and
they would not create the further extension of this wall and further provide such a major
impact to the brow of the escarpment.
It should be noted that the Menechella family were fully aware when they purchased the
property along Fallsview Blvd. which has allowed them the opportunity for the development
we see today, that they could not build on the lands at issue. They had signed an
agreement giving up any right to build on this particular part of the site except for a
pedestrian deck. They could of at the time either challenged the former agreement to be
rescinded, or declined the purchase of these specific lands. They chose neither.
The City of Niagara Falls clear position of the 1962 agreement with previous owners which
continued with the Menechella family at the time of land purchase should give no reason for
council to feel any obligation to them. Nothing has changed since that time approx. 17
years ago. The objective of the City should still be the same to protect these lands for the
public. In fact, if there is some legal instrument which would permanently secure the City
current legal position, it should be implemented.
Respectfully,
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B.A., B.Arch., a.A.A., M.R.A.I.C.
Peter J. Lesdow · arc hit e c t
6710 Drummond Road, Suite 6, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 4P1 Phone: 905.357.1112 Fax: 905.357.1112
E-mail: plesdow@iaw.on.ca
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· DAMASCUS · ISMAILlA · KALURAH · KISMET · MECCA · MEDIA · ORIENTAL · RAMESES · TIGRIS · TUNIS . ZIYARA
Association Director General Secretary - Niaaara Reaion
Noble Richard M. Stokes Noble Kenneth G. Halbert
6480 Dorchester Rd 5488 Green Ave.
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5T5 Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1 P6
905 354-0307 905 374-4246
905 351-0188 Cell 905 357-1603 Fax
n iaaarabmasons@amail.com
August 11, 2006
Attention: Mayor Ted Salci
City of Niagara Falls
4300 Queen St Subject: NYOSA Fall Convention
Niagara Falls, ON Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
As per your conversation with Richard Stokes, the NYOSA Fall Convention will be held in the
City of Niagara Falls on September 28 - Oct 1, 2006.
We would appreciate a letter of welcome and photo from the Mayor of Niagara Falls for our program,
thatwill be distributed.
We hope to attend City Hall on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at/around 4:00 p.m. with the
Imperial Sir. Nicholas Thomas, the Highest Ranking Shriner in all of Shrinedom, plus III. Sir Wayne Lachut,
President of the New York - Ontario Shrine Association along with other dignitaries of NYOSA 2006, at which time we
would appreciate being able to hoist a Shrine Flag at City Hall and have them meet with the Mayor.
On September 30, 2006, the Shrine Parade will start at Livingstone St. (Sheraton Fallsview) at Noon
and proceed via Fallsview Blvd. to Ferry St to Buchanan Ave to North St. where we will have a
reviewing stand adjacent to the Tourism Niagara Parking Lot on North St.
At 7:00 p.m., we will be having a Dinner Banquet in the Oaks Ballroom at the Sheraton Fallsview
and we would appreciate you and your wife to attend and extend greetings on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls.
We do not wish a substitute. Should you have other commitments, we would appreciate if you could attend the
opening and extend the greetings, if it does not conflict with your itinerary.
e hope'to have your confirmation on these items, as soon as possible.
From: "Downtown Board of Management" <bia@niagarafallsdowntown.com>
To: "Dean lorfida" <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>
Date: 9/22/2006 3:05: 10 PM
Subject: Re: September 25 Council Meeting
Hi Dean:
Chairman Cal Beresh would like to address Council regarding the issue of
limiting City funding to $12M as the BIA is strongly opposed to this.
Thanks
Dorothy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean lorfida" <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>
To: <bia@niagarafallsdowntown.com>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: September 25 Council Meeting
Please provide more details, as per my earlier e-mail.
Thanks
>>> "Downtown Board of Management" <bia@niagarafallsdowntown.com> 9/22/2006
1 :52:11 PM >>>
Hi Dean:
The BIA would like to address Council on September 25. Could you please
call the office 905-354-0606 (it's Friday, but I am here till about 3pm) or
my cell 905-380-1880 to confirm that this will be OK.
Thanks so much,
Dorothy
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THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MEDIA RELEASE
City Council will Continue to Pursue New Arena Facilities
DATE: Friday, September 22,2006 For Immediate Release
Niagara Falls, Ontario. Niagara Falls City Council and staff were disappointed to learn
today that JDS Delcor Inc. has decided to discontinue negotiations with the City to bring
a sports and entertainment facility to Niagara Falls.
The Mayor and City Council have expressed their interest and support for such a facility,
and in bringing OHL hockey to Niagara Falls, if acceptable terms could be agreed upon.
JOS outlined their proposal to City Council on Monday, September 11, 2006. Council
agreed to respond by September 25, 2006. Since September 11, staff has completed a
full analysis of the proposal and these details were presented to Council in advance of the
Monday deadline at a special meeting held Thursday, September 21, 2006.
The analysis, prepared with the assistance of economists CN Watson and Associates,
identified that the City was being asked to:
. invest up to $23 million in capital in 2007 - 2008
. spend $1.845 million per year in ice rental fees for 6600 hours of prime time use
and 2400 hours of non-prime time use, which is equivalent to 11/2 ice pads
. participate in a uquasi-partnership" arrangement with the proponent in the design
and operation of the centre.
. obtain the use of 15 acres of land for this purpose at no cost
. waive development fees and charges that would otherwise apply to a private
development
. commit to meeting a completion deadline which may not be feasible, and to closing
the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena in accordance with that deadline
. pay full market fees for any City ice time additional to the before mentioned ice
rental fees
. negotiate an unspecified further agreement covering various matters including use
of a luxury suite and lease hold improvement/maintenance standards, which have
unspecified financial ramifications
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. incur one-half of the cost to acquire additional lands to develop and operate one or
two more community ice pads
. permit JOS to retain the all revenues including naming rights, concession, and
special event and luxury suite earnings
In addition, Council was concerned about the possible loss of 6,000 square feet of meeting
and storage space which had been allocated in the City's plans for non-profit community
groups, lost revenues for community groups who have existing agreements with
advertising agents, and the potential impact on our Junior "B" hockey team.
Although Council expressed concerns about the JDS proposal at the meeting on Thursday,
they had directed staff to prepare a counter offer for consideration by JDS for the Monday
September 25 Council meeting and were surprised by Mr. Coetzee's press release
indicating that JDS was uunable to continue their negotiations with the City of Niagara
Falls" .
Alderman Vince Kerrio, Council appointee involved in the City's negotiations with JOS,
stated that he was, "extremely disappointed that JOS has discontinued negotiations
without the benefit of seeing our counter offer, which provided a better balance between
the interests of JOS and those of the City's taxpayers".
When compared to the City's plans to build the twin pad arena with a 3,000 seat facility,
the additional costs to the City for the JOS proposal over the term of the lease would be
approximately $45.5 million.
"We need to pursue realistic developments in our City which make good business sense
and represent the interests of Niagara Falls residents", said Mayor Salci. "Investing $23
million of taxpayers money in a project, only to have to rent back the facilities is not in our
best interests".
While the JDS proposal was not acceptable to the City due to the significant financial
implications, the community should be assured that plans are still underway to develop our
twin pad arena complex including a 3,000 seat facility, scheduled to open in September
2008.
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For More Information Contact: John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 ext.5100