2009/09/28COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
TWELFTH MEETING
Monday, September 28, 2009
5:45 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the September 14, 2009 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS:
a) TS-2009-39
Fourth Avenue
Temporary Use and Mitigation Plan for Access to Gale Centre
b) TS-2009-38
Park Street
Parking Control Review
c) MW-2009-72
Amendment to By-Law 2007-161
Collection of Rates & Meter Costs
d) MW-2009-71
Oakwood Drive Reconstruction Development Agreement
with Oakwood Place Shopping Centres Inc. (Smart Centre)
e) MW-2009-70
Edgewood Estates
Stormwater Management Facility
Development Charges Payment
3)
NEW BUSINESS:
STAFF CONTACT:
Karl Dren
Karl Dren
Geoff Holman
Geoff Holman
Geoff Holman
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Eleventh Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2009, Committee Room 2, 6:15 P.M.
PRESENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair; Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors:
Jim Diodati, Shirley Fisher, Vince Kerrio, Bart Maves, Wayne
Thomson Janice Wing and Victor Pietrangelo.
STAFF: Ken Todd, Ed Dujlovic, Ken Burden, Bob Bolibruck, Dean Iorfida, Ken
Beaman, Phil Ross, Karl Dren, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark and
Marianne Tikky -Steno.
GUEST: T.A. Richardson - 40 Queen Street, St. Catharines
Jeannette Tessaunian - #1-4403 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review,
MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the minutes of the
August 31, 2009 meeting be adopted as amended;
PD-2009-57 -Oswald House Fence 2922 St. Paul Avenue was not carried
unanimously as Councillors Wing and Thomson were opposed to the motion.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council September 14, 2009.
2) REPORTS:
a) PD-2009-70
Forest Glen Drive Parking Restrictions and
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School/Site Plan Agreement
MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Kerrio;
That the "No Stopping" for the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
from Monday to Friday excluding holidays from September to June be
approved.
2. That a letter be sent to the principal of St. Vincent de Paul and suggest that the
school send a memo to the students' parents encouraging them to use the kiss
and ride drop-off area along Kalar Road.
CSC Minutes _2_ September 74, 2009
3. That Mr. No Coia be sent a copy of the staff report and invited to attend the
Community Services meeting.
Motion: Carried
Conflict: Councillor Pietrangelo (employed by Catholic School Board)
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council September 14, 2009.
b) TS-2009-32
TransCab Transportation Pilot Project
MOVED by Councillor Kerrio and seconded by Mayor Salci that asix-month pilot
project be established to determine the long term feasibility of a TransCab
transportation program in the Montrose Business Corridor.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council September 14, 2009.
c) TS-2009-33
Queen Street at Ontario Avenue
Intersection Control Review
MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher;
That the existing metered parking space on the south side of Queen Street
immediately to the west of Ontario Avenue be removed.
2. That a "no stopping" zone be installed on the south side of Queen Street
between Ontario Avenue and a point 46 metres west of Ontario Avenue.
3. That the sidewalk on the south side of Queen Street be extended to the edge
of the traffic lane and referred to the 2010 Capital Works budget for inclusion.
4. That sidewalk cafes be prohibited on the south side of Queen Street between
Ontario Avenue and a point 25 metres west of Ontario.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council September 14, 2009.
d) TS-2009-36
Harvard Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard
Intersection Control Review
CSC Minutes _3_ September 14, 2009
MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Kerrio that a stop
control be installed facing northbound motorists on Harvard Avenue at Wiltshire
Boulevard.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council September 14, 2009.
e) L-2009-36 McLeod Road Cost Sharing
MOVED by Mayors Salci and seconded by Councillor Pietrangleo;
That the City enter an Agreement with Oakwood Place Shopping Centre
Limited, Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited, McLeod Square Inc.,
Cookshire Developments Inc., Hamburg Honda Corporation, Scott Group
of Companies Inc., The TDL Group Corp. and the Regional Municipality of
Niagara for the funding of road improvements at the McLeod Road and
Queen Elizabeth Way interchange.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such Agreement with
revised Schedule `B', and
3. That affected properties be notified.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council September 14, 2009.
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MOVED by Councillor Kerrio seconded by Councillor Maves that the Committee
adjourn at 6:26 p.m.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
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TS-2009-39
September 28, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services
SUBJECT: TS-2009-39
Fourth Avenue
Temporary Use and Mitigation Plan for Access to Gale Centre
RECOMMENDATION
That the Committee endorse the action plan outlined in this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An Open House was held on September 9, 2009 inviting the public to provide input
regarding the temporary use of Fourth Avenue for the Gale Centre. Residents expressed
various concerns related to existing and potential traffic issues that may arise as a result
of the increase intraffic to/from the Gale Centre. In response to the concerns, staff will be
proceeding to implement additional traffic control measures prior to the opening of the Gale
Centre, and will be carrying out follow up studies after its opening.
BACKGROUND
City staff updated Council on August 10, 2009 regarding the status of the Thorold Stone
Road extension. As a result of the need for a Record of Site Completion, the extension of
Thorold Stone Road will not be completed in time for the Gale Centre opening. Staff
recommended that access via Fourth Avenue be used as the main entrance as an interim
measure until the extension of Thorold Stone Road is completed. Staff further suggested
that residents be notified that Fourth Avenue would be used as the main access during
construction of the road extension.
An open house was held on September 9, 2009 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. All
property owners on Fourth Avenue north of Bridge Street were notified of the open house
via a hand delivered notice on September 1, 2009. The notice was advertised in the
Niagara Review on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, and in Niagara This
Week on Wednesday, September 2. A total of twenty-two (22) citizens from throughout
the City attended the Open House held at City Hall.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
City staff representatives, along with UEM consulting firm staff, explained to the residents
the reasons for Fourth Avenue being used as a temporary access to the arena, typical
operations of the Gale Centre that may be expected, and mitigating measures that maybe
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considered to reduce the impact of additional traffic.
Comments received from the public are summarized below with Staff's response:
The extension of Thorold Stone Road will not happen and that Fourth Avenue will
become a permanent access to the Gale Centre.
In order to file a Record of Site Condition, the property must have been properly
assessed and shown to meet soil, sediment and groundwater standards appropriate
for the use proposed to take place on the property even if it will be a road. The key
component of the assessment is identifying required risk management measures
that must be incorporated in the assessment if any standards are exceeded. It is
anticipated that the review process will take twelve to twenty-four months to
complete.
2. Extra traffic on Fourth Avenue and Bridge Street.
Fourth Avenue carries approximately 75 cars in the afternoon peak hour. Gale
Centre public use will generally occur between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on
weekdays and between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekends. It is estimated that
about 300 vehicles will use Fourth Avenue during the busiest hour of the day to/from
the Gale Centre. This is the equivalent of five cars on Fourth Avenue per minute
(two northbound & three southbound). These traffic volumes are comparable with
a minor collector roadway which are normally two lanes and contain stop controls.
An advance left turn phase will be provided for eastbound traffic on Bridge Street
at Fourth Avenue to expedite traffic to the Gale Centre. The signal controller is
capable of activating the advance only during times when the arena is open for
public use. Adjustments to the signal timing will be made to optimize traffic flow on
Bridge Street at Fourth Avenue and at Stanley Avenue.
Bridge Street and Stanley Avenue are Regional roads. Niagara Region Staff is
supportive of installing an eastbound leftturn advance and traffic signal adjustments
in the interim.
3. Ball hockey participants infiltrate onto the neighbouring residential streets to avoid
Fourth Avenue when it becomes congested. The problem will worsen once the
Gale Centre opens.
Traffic volume counts will be undertaken prior to the opening of the Gale Centre,
and once it is opened. Based on the study findings, mitigating measures will be
suggested along with neighbourhood consultation, should traffic infiltration be
occurring throughout the neighbourhood, resulting from motorists avoiding Fourth
Avenue.
4. Ball hockey participants speed and do not stop for the stop signs at Fourth Avenue
and Hamilton Street. The same is expected from Gale Centre patrons. The safety
of children and residents using the street is a concern.
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Staff will carry out stop sign compliance and speed studies when ball hockey
season is in session. Should the study reveal low compliance, the results of the
studies will be forvvarded onto the Niagara Regional Police for enforcement. In
addition speed studies will be undertaken and mitigating measures such as speed
humps may be considered, if speeding is occurring. The residents will be consulted
prior to the implementation of Speed Control measures.
5. Parking should be restricted on both sides of Fourth Avenue. Ball hockey patrons
monopolize the road making it difficult to reverse out of driveways.
City Staff will be following up with a formal parking study. Residents will be provided
a parking questionnaire in the near future to seek their input into whether they feel
some form of additional parking control measures are required. Given the 9.7 metre
road width, Staff suggested at the open house, that a "no parking" zone should be
recommended for installation on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Hamilton
Street and the north limit of Fourth Avenue and on the east side of Fourth Avenue
from a point 180 metres north of Hamilton Street and the north limit of Fourth
Avenue to allow enough room on the street for unimpeded two-way traffic. Several
residents felt that parking should not be allowed on either side of Fourth Avenue,
but don't feel that their parking privileges should be eliminated.
6. The road is very narrow in the winter with parked vehicles and snow banks on both
sides of the street. Will the level of snow removal increase now that Fourth Avenue
will be used for access to the Gale Centre?
There is no different level of service for snow removal in other areas of the City or
classes of road. However, given that curb face sidewalks are present on both sides
of Fourth Avenue, plow operators do not plow directly alongside the curb line as
windrows would form. on sidewalks, rendering them unusable for pedestrian
passage. Instead, windrows are created at the edge of the road, so that the
abutting landowner is able to shovel the sidewalk. As the windrows already cause
the road to be narrower, motorists parking on the street will further reduce the road
clearance. This issue will be taken into consideration when recommendations are
formulated for the above-mentioned parking study.
On some City roads, there is no barrier between the sidewalk and the road. This
allows the plow operators to plow the road, boulevard and sidewalk easily. This
may seem that some other roads have a better level of snow clearing service.
7. Trucks and buses will damage the road. Will the road be resurfaced?
The entire Fourth Avenue road surface north of Bridge Street will be resurfaced in
2010 as part of the water main project. It is common to pave the top layer of
asphalt one year after an infrastructure improvement project. The road is able to
accommodate the weight of trucks and buses, as it was previously used as the main
access to the Cytec lands.
8. Increase in noise.
Signs identifying "Avoid Use of Engine Brakes" will be installed to inform bus and
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truck drivers that they are proceeding through a residential area and to minimize
noise when decelerating.
9. Will there be a transit stop at the arena?
Transit service will be provided on the extended part of Thorold Stone Road, though
buses will not enter the site. Transit Services Staff has expressed a safety concern
with bus drivers entering the parking lot and trying to negotiate their way to a
designated drop off location. At larger generators, it is common that drivers will
occupy the transit area to load and unload passengers and equipment and/or block
other aisles near the buildings impeding buses. During larger events, buses
contribute to the congestion within the site. Instead, a bus bay will be constructed
on the south side of the future Thorold Stone Road just east of the entrance. Bus
drivers will be able to carry out a 180-degree turn at the cul-de-sac in order to
proceed back toward Stanley Avenue. A concrete walkway has been included in
the construction plans to provide pedestrians within the Gale Centre parking lot a
path from the transit bay to the front entrance. In the event that there is a need to
enter the Gale Centre parking lot, Transit Services Staff will revisit the issue at that
time.
The #12 route offers bidirectional daytime transit service on Bridge Street from
Monday to Saturday. The last bus passes the intersection just after 6:30 p.m.
There is no evening, Sunday or holiday service on Bridge Street. There is no transit
route that directly passes by any of the three existing arena sites.
In addition to the above, staff will implement a signing strategy during the temporary use
of Fourth Avenue to/from the arena. The strategy involves the use of trailblazer signs to
direct drivers to the arena entrance via Fourth Avenue. The signs will be installed along
Thorold Stone Road and Bridge Street to aid in reducing traffic infiltration throughout the
neighbourhood. Upon completion of the Thorold Stone Road extension the signing
strategy will be revised to reflect directions to the new entrance. The driveway to the arena
via Fourth Avenue will be gated, as per the approved site plan, and as used for
emergencies.
Staff will carry out the following:
Prior to the opening of the Gale Centre
• Conduct traffic counts within the neighbourhood north of Bridge Street
• Conduct speed studies within the neighbourhood north of Bridge Street
• Conduct a stop sign compliance study at the intersection of Fourth Avenue
and Hamilton Street
• Review existing signs within neighbourhood to ensure conformity
• Commence with a "parking study" in consultation with the neighbourhood
• Liase with Niagara Region staff to install an eastbound left turn advance on
Bridge Street and Fourth Avenue
• Liase with Niagara Region staff to optimize the traffic signal timing at the
intersections of Bridge Street and Stanley Avenue, and Bridge Street and
Fourth Avenue
• Install directional signs to the Gale Centre via Fourth Avenue from Thorold
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Stone Road and Bridge Street
• Install "Avoid Use of Engine Brakes" on Fourth Avenue in the northbound
and southbound directions north of Bridge Street
After the opening of the Gale Centre
• Conduct follow-up traffic counts within the neighbourhood north of Bridge
Street
• Conduct follow-up speed studies within the neighbourhood north of Bridge
Street
Consult with the neighbourhood should traffic studies reveal that traffic
infiltration and/or speeding is occurring in the neighbourhood, and
recommend mitigating measures
Liase with Niagara Region staff to fine tune the traffic signal timing at the
intersection of Bridge Street and Stanley Avenue and Bridge Street and
Fourth Avenue
All residents along Fourth Avenue between Bridge Street and the temporary Gale Centre
entrance, as well as all who attended the public information session have been invited to
attend tonight's meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The installation ofthe trailblazer signing plan and traffic signal modifications will be carried
out by Transportation Services staff and Niagara Region staff and are estimated at $4,000.
The labour and material costs for the City's portion will be included in the 2010 General
Purposes Budget submission.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Study Area drawing.
Open House Notice (Council package only).
Open House Material (Council package only).
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Karl Dren, Dire r of Transportation Services
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, Ex~ tive Director of Community Services
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Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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1~Tiagara~alls Temporary Use of Fourth Avenue
for the Bob Gale Arena Complex
The City of Niagara Falls will be holding an Open House to answer questions
from the public concerning the temporary use of Fourth Avenue to the arena.
The Open House is scheduled as described below.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Committee Room 2A/B, Lower Level of City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
Inquiries before the Open House maybe directed to the Transportation
Services Division at (905) 356-7521, extension 5200. The map below shows
the approximate limits of the affected stakeholders.
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TS-2009-38
September 28, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services
SUBJECT: TS-2009-38
Park Street
Parking Control Review
RECOMMENDATION
~ That a permit parking zone is implemented on the north side of Park Street between a
point 37 metres west of St. Clair~,venue and a point 14 metres west of Ontari, gvenue~~d
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The recommended permit parking zone will allow area residents and their visitors to park
on the street through the use of a residential or visitor parking permit.
BACKGROUND
City Staff has investigated the possibility of altering the parking control on the north side
of Park Street between St. Clair Avenue and Ontario Avenue. Park Street is a two-lane
collector roadway that extends in an east/west direction from Victoria Avenue to River
Road. In this area the roadway is 10 metres in width and consists of a sidewalk on both
sides. Parking is presently restricted at all times on both sides of the street.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Parking meter control was previously present on the north side of Park Street and was
recently replaced with a full parking restriction upon the reconstruction of Park Street. The
metered area was underutilised, and when parked vehicles were present, complaints were
being received regarding residential driveways being blocked. In response, as an interim
measure, a full parking restriction was installed until studies were completed to determine
the most feasible parking control.
A questionnaire was delivered to each homeowner requesting their input on parking
preference. A low response rate was received, such that a consensus to residential
preference was not obtained. However, based on a technical review, a revision to the full
parking restriction to a "permit parking" area is warranted. The roadway is 10 metres in
width and is able to safely accommodate parking on one side. Permit parking control is
suggested to provide the abutting residents and their guests the opportunity to park their
vehicles on the street. This type of parking control is consistent with other predominantly
residential areas in the downtown core (i.e., Morrison Street, Erie Avenue). Furthermore,
by enabling only residents and their guests on-street parking, blocked driveways will not
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be an issue due to residential familiarity of the street, and driveway locations. A site
investigation identified that most property owners within the study area have approximately
two parking spaces on their property.
All residents affected by this by-law change have been invited to attend the meeting this
evening.
FINANCIAUSTAFFINGILEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The replacement of the parking signs is carried out by Transportation Services staff. The
labour and material costs are accounted for in the Approved 2009 General Purposes
Budget. Cost studies estimate that the cost to replace the signs is approximately $400.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Study Area drawing.
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Ed Dujlovic, Exe tive Director of Community Services
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MW-2009-72
September 28, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Caryolynn loannoni, Chair
Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Community Services Department
SUBJECT: MW-2009-72
Amendment to By-Law 2007-161 Collection of
Rates & Meter Costs
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the proposed amendments to By-law #2007-161 that will clarify the
timing for the establishment of water accounts, update the purchase costs for new water
meters and update the costs for bulk water purchases.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the Environmental Services section's commitment to continuous improvement
staff has identified the need to update some of the provisions in the City's Water Use By-
law #2007-161. These changes will better reflect the actual costs of providing the current
services as they relate to the metering of potable water.
BACKGROUND
Council approved report MW-2008-28 in May2008to establish an accountforwaterusage
at the Building Permit issuance stage. The revised text noted that the account would be
established when an ownertakes delivery of a meter, and that a flat rate billing would occur
from the Building Permit issuance. For clarification purposes, staff is proposing that the
text better reflect the intent for account establishment when a Building Permit is issued.
Current practice per the by-law of charging the Reluctant Rate (3x flat rate) after six
months of flat rate would still be in effect. It has been identified that the current cost for
meters, is not included in the fee schedule of this by-law
Staff is proposing that these costs be added to schedule "A" of by-law 2007-161 and that
the costs more accurately reflect the city's expenses to include meter reading templates
and hardware. It is the owner's responsibility to purchase and install a meter from the City
prior to establishing a metered account. The cost of a standard meter will be currently
established at $193.47
Additionally, the cost to the City to purchase blank cards for the "Smart Card -Bulk Water
Purchase" have now increased from $10.00 to $15.00 per card. The amendment to
schedule "A" will now reflect the current cost.
September 28, 2009 _2_ MW-2009-72
FINANCIAL/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The calculation of actual costs includes the purchase price of the water meter and the
material costs forthe remote readerand associated wiring. In addition, labour, vehicle and
milage costs are now applied to offset overhead expenses.
The net financial impact cannot be calculated without some assumptions aboutthe number
of meters to be sold however we can expect an increase in revenues from those accounts
that would have otherwise had access to free water under the previous process.
COMMITMENT TO COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The recommendation contained in this report is consistent with Council's priorities to
identify and evaluate alternative sources of revenue and to continue to monitor and
improve the efficiency of the organization.
ATTACHMENT
1. MW-2008-26
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Geoff
of Municipal Works
Ed Dujlovic, Exe~Eive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
~~ Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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MW-2008-26
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario The recommendation(s)
contained in this report were
adopted hyCityCouncil
Members:
Re: MW-2008-26
Amendment to By-law 2007-161 Collection of Rates
For the Use of Water and Water Related Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council adopt the amendment to By-law 2007-161, listed underthe by-law section on
the Council agenda, that would allow the City to establish the water account and bill the
homeowner upon issuance of the building permit.
BACKGROUND:
5`faffhas ~eviewe~c the current policies and procedures involved in billing during the home
construction process. The current practice, as set out in section 14 of the by-law, requires
the homeownerto take delivery of a meterfrom the Citywith the account being established
and billed to the owner no later than one month following delivery of the meter. This
process requires further coordination between staff issuing the permit and staff issuing the
water meter to establish the initial billing for each residential unit. The current process
creates the opportunity for homeowners to access the municipal water supply prior to
having a water meter installed. Although the exact volume cannot be quantified, this
arrangement can result in a considerable amount of unmetered water consumption (i.e.,
new sod, landscaped areas, new pools, etc.) which is estimated to be 1%-2% of
unaccounted water.
The proposed amendment, as shown in the attachment, would require the accountfor the
meter to be estab-isht:d and billed to the owner upon issuance of the building permit. The
cost would be subject to the current flat rate for a period of six months or until notification
has been made to the City by the owner for inspection. If no notification has been made
in this time period, the account will then be placed on Reluctant Rate (3x the flat rate) until
such time as the owner requests an inspection which is the current practice.
The amendment would elimi tfie coordinated effort between City staff, necessary to
establish the account an ;placing the responsibility on the homeownerto et the
meter installed and i as soon as possible. As well it would gre tly increase the
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cost recovery of water usage during new home construction.
The amendment would also apply to commercial construction with the flat rate charged
based on the current by-law. This rate will be applicable until such time the meter is
inspected and passed by the City inspector. With the adoption of this report, the
recommended amendmentwill be made tothe by-lawwhich has been included in tonight's
agenda.
Recommended by:
/~ Geoff Holman, Dire
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Ed Du'lovic, ecu
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MW-2009-71
September 28, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Community Services Department
SUBJECT: MW-2009-71
Oakwood Drive Reconstruction
Development Agreement with
Oakwood Place Shopping Centres Inc. (Smart Centres)
RECOMMENDATION
That the City enter into an agreement with Oakwood Place Shopping Centres Inc.
for the reconstruction of Oakwood Drive south of McLeod Road.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Development
Agreement.
That the 2009 Capital Budget Project Worksheet amended as shown in Attachment
#2 to reflect the new funding opportunities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Developer (Smart!Centres) is currently completing the site services design for the
future Oakwood Place Shopping Centre. Given the scope of the works it would be cost
effective for both parties if the construction of the off-site (Oakwood Drive Reconstruction)
workwas coordinated with the approved on-site works. This approach will minimize the risk
of missing the planned opening next Spring.
BACKGROUND
Oakwood Place Shopping Centre Inc. is in the process of constructing the storm sewer
system to service the future shopping centre and Oakwood Drive which will outlet through
the OPG lands to the hydro canal. The Developer is also in the process of completing the
site services design for the future shopping centre. -The development will require the
improvement of Oakwood Drive in order to facilitate the anticipated traffic volumes
generated bythe future shopping centre. The Developerhas requested thatthe Oakwood
Drive improvement design and construction be completed in conjunction with the shopping
centre to ensure the coordination of their completion in a timely and expeditious manner.
The scope of the project is shown in the attached plan.
The City has recently received notice that this project is eligible for funding under the
Community Adjustment Fund.
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ANALYSISIRATIONALE
A Development Agreement between the City and Oakwood Place Shopping Centres Inc.
will set out the terms and conditions for works completed within the public road allowance.
The agreement will set out the scope of work, estimated costs and the fees (administration
and inspections) to be paid by the developer to the City. City staff will be in attendance to
inspect the progress of construction and to ensure municipal interests are being protected.
FINANCIAULEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The Development Agreement follows the City's standard and contains provisions for
indemnity, insurance and performance. The most recent cost estimate based on tendered
prices for this project is $2,552,555.
The approved 2009 Capital Budget included the Oakwood Drive Reconstruction project.
The approval of the Community Adjustment Fund Application and the approval of a new
Development Charges Bylaw which included this project changes the financing available
for this project. In the Approved Capital Budget, the majority of the funding was to come
from external contributions. The new funding model includes the use of development
charges, the use ofthe Community Adjustment Fund subsidy, the developers contribution
and a Special Purpose Reserve contribution paid by Consulate Ventures as part of the
development of theMacDonald'sRestaurantproject. Lastly, theotherfundingsourceshas
reduced the City's General Purpose Budget contribution from $258,000 to $28,228. The
funding sources have been listed below and included into a revised Capital Budget
Worksheet (see Attachment #2)
Development Charge Reserve (Roads) $ 1,045,555
Development Charge Reserve (Storm) $ 217,000
SPR # 263 175,000
Community Adjustment Fund 571,772
Transfer from Operating Budget 28,228
Developers Contribution 515,000
Total $ 2.552,555
The new funding formula will result in a cost savings to the municipality of $229,772 that
was originally intended to be transferred from the Operating Budget.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The recommendation is consistent with the following Strategic Priorities;
• Establish infrastructure investment priorities,
• Strengthen and promofe economic development within the City, and,
• Identify and evaluate alternative sources of revenue.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Oakwood Drive General Plan
2. Revised 2009 Capital Budget Worksheet
September 28, 2009
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Geoff Holman,
Ed Dujlovic,
Respectfully submitted:
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Niagaraj~alis
`"""°" September 28, 2009
REPORT TO: Members of the Community Services Committee
SUBMITTED BY: Community Services Department
SUBJECT: MW-2009-70
Edgewood Estates Subdivision
stormwater Management Facility
Development Charges Payment
RECOMMENDATION
That staff be authorized to process a payment to the developer of the Edgewood Estates
Subdivision (1473944 Ontario Limited) for oversizing of the stormwater management
facility in the amount of $332,679.36.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
These costs have been included in the 2009 Development Charges Study as well as
the Edgewood Estates Subdivision Agreement. The Development Charges Study
identifies the cost to be entirely funded by Development Charges.
BACKGROUND
Edgewood Estates Subdivision, which was constructed in 2007, required a storm
detention facility to control stormwater discharge to control stormwater discharge to pre-
development rates for the subject lands as well as future developable lands adjacent to
this site. These lands were dedicated to the City at the time of plan registration.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
This facility services the Edgewood Estates Subdivision as well as future residential
undeveloped lands to the north and east of its location. It has been the City's practice
to pay the Developer the full cost of construction and land purchase where multiple
development lands are tributary to a facility.
FINANCIAL/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
This project was identified in the 2009 Development Charges Study as being funded
entirely by development charges.
September 28, 2009 _Z_ MW-2009-70
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
City Council recently adopted the 2009 Development Charges By-law with no appeals
being filed.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Developer's request for refunding.
Development Charges Schedule.
Recommended by:
Geoff Hblman, Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovl~, Executive Director of Corporate
Respectfully submitted:
/-mar/ Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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purchase priclr of $409,434/sere, we request,that the City of Niagara Falls revise lilnd value for the
stotmwater managemont pond land as fctllowg: -
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