01/28/2014 ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014
BUDGET
1. Copy of presentation by Les Camm, Senior Project Manager of MHPM Project Managers
re: WeGo Transit Facility (WGTF)
PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS
1. Memo from Mayor's Office - " Niagara Falls Ambassador Award".
REPORTS
1 . MW-2014-03 - Thorold Stone Road Extension Update
2. TS-2014-07 Chippawa Business Group - Parking Request
a) Email from Tamas Brummer
2. TS-2014-04 - St. James Avenue & Area - Traffic Operation Review
a) Email from Councillor Janice Wing
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Correspondence from Med hat Ibrahim; Queen Street Pharmacy. re: 4424 Park Street,
Municipal Lot # 3.
RECOMMENDATION: Refer to Staff for a report.
2. Correspondence from the City of St. Catharines related to communication # 4
re: Stop Great Lakes Nuclear Dump Inc.
BY-LAW
Additional By-law
1. A by-law to amend a by-law under the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23.
respecting construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy permits, transfer of permits,
inspections and associated fees.
ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014
BUDGET
1 . Copy of presentation by Les Camm, Senior Project Manager of MHPM Project Managers
re: WeGo Transit Facility (WGTF)
PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS
1. Memo from Mayor's Office - " Niagara Falls Ambassador Award".
REPORTS
1 . MW-2014-03 - Thorold Stone Road Extension Update
2. TS-2014-07 Chippawa Business Group - Parking Request
a) Email from Tamas Brummer
2. TS-2014-04 - St. James Avenue & Area - Traffic Operation Review
a) Email from Councillor Janice Wing
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Correspondence from Medhat Ibrahim; Queen Street Pharmacy. re: 4424 Park Street,
Municipal Lot # 3.
RECOMMENDATION: Refer to Staff for a report.
2. Correspondence from the City of St. Catharines related to communication # 4
re: Stop Great Lakes Nuclear Dump Inc.
BY-LAW
Additional By-law
1. A by-law to amend a by-law under the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23,
respecting construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy permits, transfer of permits,
inspections and associated fees.
1/28/2014
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• Project Schedule
• Budget
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Site Photographs
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Project Schedule
• Construction started June 2013
• Foundations August 2013
• Steel for offices October 2013
• Site services November 2013
• Offices enclosed December 2013
• Finishes started in offices December 2013
• Building envelope April 2014
• Landscaping and site works August 2014
• Substantial Performance September 2014
• Commissioning and Training September-
November 2014
• Niagara Transit Occupation November 2014
Budget
Budget Status as of January 28, 2014
• Project Budget $25.714 M
• Site Preparation $ 690 K
• External Road Construction $ 400 K
• Construction Contract $19.741 M
• Consulting Services $ 2.674 M
• FFE & Other Expenditures $ 1 .074 M
• Project Contingency $ 1 .135 M
• Construction contract $ 6.561 M
certified to date 33 %
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Quality Assurance
• IBI Consultant/Design team
— all aspects of design and construction
• Coffey Geotechnics Inc.
— earthwork, concrete & reinforcing, structural steel,
miscellaneous steel, roofing, paving
• CFMS West Commissioning
— mechanical, electrical, BAS, IT, PA, Security, GPS,
block heaters, network clock system, training
Project Management
• Weekly attendance on site;
• Bi-weekly update meetings with the Client;
• Bi-weekly meetings with the GC and sub-
trades;
• Monthly PSR meetings with the Client and
Design Consultants;
• Client meetings on FFE, IT, Occupancy
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TO: All Media DATE: Tuesday, January 28, 2014
FROM: The Office of the Mayor
City of Niagara Falls
"Niagara Falls Ambassador Award" introduced by Mayor Jim Diodati
Mayor Jim Diodati is pleased to announce that the first ever "Niagara Falls Ambassador Award"
will be given out this evening during the Niagara Falls City Council meeting.
Mayor Jim Diodati: "We were looking for a way to recognize the people who are proud of
Niagara Falls and show it. It's building on our "BeNF" campaign. Niagara Falls Ambassadors
are people who do great things in our community and beyond, and really exemplify the
incredible spirit we have in our community!"
Tonight, Tim Williams will receive the very first "Niagara Falls Ambassador Award." Tim is the
Niagara Falls resident who took a photograph of the falls during the recent "polar vortex" that
was shared on social media by more than 3 million viewers. This amazing showcase of the
beauty of Niagara Falls that gained popularity the world over is something that highlights
Niagara Falls on a large scale. Sharing a photo that gained so much national and international
attention is the very thing that makes someone a great Niagara Falls Ambassador.
As part of the mayor's exciting "BeNF" movement, highlighting achievements of people who are
from Niagara Falls and who are sharing great things about our community with the world is
what this is all about.
Learn more about BeNF and the Niagara Falls Ambassador Award at BeNF.ca.
Media are invited to attend the "Niagara Falls Ambassador Award" presentation this evening:
• Tuesday, Janaury 28`h, 2014
• Council Chambers, Niagara Falls City Hall, 4310 Queen Street
• 7:00 pm
For further information, please contact:
Mayor Jim Diodati
Phone: 905.356.7521 x 4201
jdiodati(a�niagarafalls.ca
or
Carey Campbell
Office of the Mayor
Phone: 905.356.7521 x 4206
ccampbell @niagarafalls.ca
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MW-2014-03
Niagaraaalls January 28, 2014
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2014-03
Thorold Stone Road Extension Update
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information purposes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Niagara Falls is working in cooperation with the Niagara Region to achieve a
new access to the Gale Centre through three possible options. Each of these options will
be included in a public tender that will be part of the Stanley Avenue (Thorold Stone Road
to Valley Way) reconstruction project scheduled to commence construction this Spring.
A fourth option could include a proposal from Falls Community Developments(FCD)which
is to be submitted to the Region by January 31, 2014. A decision regarding the merits of
this proposal will be considered by the Region prior to tendering. There are a number of
minor issues that need to be addressed prior to the issuance of a public tender in late
March/early April including the transfer of land ownership or leasehold rights of the road
corridor into public ownership.
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the recent developments in the
advancement of the Thorold Stone Road Extension project and to re-affirm Council's
commitment to establish a new access road into the Gale Centre during this calendar year.
BACKGROUND
Niagara Region and City staff have met with the development group representing FCD who
submitted a proposal on December 9, 2013 which included a fixed price contract construct
the extension of Thorold Stone Road complete with servicing extensions and soil
remediation along the road allowance to the standards prescribed in the recently acquired
Certificate of Property Use.
This proposal was rejected by staff on the basis of price (primarily) but also concerns
regarding procurement of public assets, surplus soil removal/relocation and the timing of
the project delivery.
The reconstruction of Stanley Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and Valley Way is on
track for construction commencing this Spring and it is possible that there are economies
of scale to be achieved by including the new access to the Gale Centre in the project
scope.
January 28, 2014 -2 - MW-2014-03
The project would be tendered as follows;
Stanley Avenue - Thorold Stone Road to Valley Way
This project includes the reconstruction of the roadway, sidewalks,watermain and sanitary
sewer replacement. The EA for this project was completed in August 2013 and the
preferred alternative is designed and confirmed for construction by the Region this Spring.
Option A - Thorold Stone Road Extension - Arterial Road Design
This option includes the construction of a 4-lane roadway and services identified as the
preferred alternative in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (February 2008).
Option B - Thorold Stone Road Extension - Access Road
This option includes the construction of a 2-lane access road along the Thorold Stone
Road Extension corridor. It does not include servicing but does provide access to the Gale
Centre in the interim. It provides a short term option until the developer can prepare a
more fulsome Brownfield development scheme for the entire area.
Option C - Former NS&T Line - Access Road Extension
This option includes the construction of a 2-lane access road along the former rail line
(recently acquired by the City) extending to Fourth Avenue (or some modifications as
determined through the ongoing Environmental Assessment process.
The three options are more accurately depicted in the attached schedules.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The Stanley Avenue Reconstruction project is of critical importance to both the City and
the Region due to the condition and age of the existing infrastructure. The Municipal Class
EA completed in August of last year identified a preferred design alternative that addresses
the problem statement.
"In its current condition and configuration, Stanley Avenue has a number of
operational, geometric and structural deficiencies that can be addressed by
concurrently improving connectivity, operations and safety including the provision
of dedicated cyclist and transit facilities."
Preliminary estimates for this project, including the construction of a new signalized
intersection at Thorold Stone Road is estimated to be approximately $5.4 million. The
City's estimated share is about 35% or $1.9 million.
The three options range in value from roughly $1.5 to 2.5 million. At this point it is
uncertain as to the cost sharing to be considered in the developer's new proposal (Option
D). It is important that the City obtain tendered pricing to properly assess the true cost of
construction.
January 28, 2014 -3 - MW-2014-03
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The City of Niagara Falls has committed funding in the amount of $3.9 million in prior
budgets for this purpose. Some adjustment may be required depending on the option
selected and /or tendered values. This matter can be considered in a future report.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priority for a Well-Planned City,
Convenient, Accessible and Sustainable Transportation and Infrastructure Sustainability.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Schedule 1 - Stanley Avenue Project
2. Schedule 2 - Option A
3. Schedule 2 - Option B
4. Schedule 2 - Option C
Recommended by:
Geoff Holman, Dir- 't•r of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted:
P Y
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Geoff Holman
The Regional MW-2014-03 - Schedule 1
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Dean Iorfida
From: BRUMMER TAMAS <savouryandsweet @hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:33 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE:todaysmeeting
Thank you Dean, this is very good news and hopefully it will now be approved by the Council. Please pass on
my gratitude to the Transportation Services for their recommendation. Will look forward to further news
regarding the tourist area recommendation and the Library parking. Thank you for all your efforts with regard
to all of the below. Sincerely Yours, Tamas
From: diorfida @niagarafalls.ca
To: savouryandsweet @ hotmail.com
Subject: RE:todaysmeeting
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:10:17+0000
Hi Tamas:
Hope all is well.
As indicated,the report from the Transportation Services department is slated for next week's Council meeting. When
the agenda is complete, I will send you a copy of the report. I can tell you that the recommendation is:
That the parking meters be removed and two-hour free parking with no reparking for five hours be
implemented on Bridgewater Street from Portage Road to Laura Secord Place be approved.
at the parking meters be removed and two-hour free parking with no reparking for five hours be
implemented on Laura Secord Place from Bridgewater Street to Main Street be approved.
aview of all municipal parking lots is currently underway, so the lot near the Library will be a part of that review.
ive prepared the attached resolution for Council's approval recognized Chippawa as a tourist area/destination within our
community.
ill be in touch with more details on next week's meeting.
inks
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From: Dean Iorfida
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 3:01 PM
To: 'BRUMMER TAMAS'
Subject: RE: todaysmeeting
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From: Janice Wing <janice_wing @cogeco.ca>
Sent: Tuesday,January 28, 2014 1:02 PM
To: Karl f)ren
Cc: Dean Iorfida; CouncilMembers
Subject: Legacy roadways
Hi Karl,
I read with interest just now the description of the traffic situation on St.James Avenue in report before us tonight:
"Some drivers had to wait until an opposing motorist cleared the area prior to proceeding past a parked vehicle."
If I understand what I am reading correctly, a stopping prohibition is proposed to ensure there is sufficient clearance.
The situation described above is one I encounter with very regular frequency on my own street section. It is particularly
bad in the winter,when snow storage further narrows the travel-able portion of the roadway.
The situation is especially bad in front of the apartment buildings at 6136-6146 Barker, where vehicles often park
illegally throughout the day. Between these and the legally parked vehicles on the opposite side of the road, it is
sometimes exceedingly difficult for other vehicles to squeeze through in the winter.
A No Stopping prohibition might help in this case too. It would be ignored by many, I am sure (just as is the current
parking prohibition), but it would provide at least some relief.
St.James and the original section of Barker are just two examples of legacy roadways in our city. Another that comes
immediately to mind as being particularly challenged is Peer Lane, but I am sure other legacy thoroughfares in the
former villages of Stamford, Niagara Falls (Main & Ferry), Clifton and Chippawa have similar issues.
This has reminded me that I've been meaning to bring to your attention a Hamilton discussion paper on the
inadequacies of, and issues with,the road classification hierarchy( http://www.hamilton.ca/NR/roadonlyres/8B22B9EC-
8D68-4421-8D4E-AEC25997E8530/14Road Classification 1815109.pdf)which reads in part:
"... Many variations on the basic hierarchy have been developed or proposed from time o time to provide more options
to account for local circumstances ...The traditional hierarchy may work well in newer urban areas, but [not in one
which] contains older mature communities with a legacy roadway system ... substantial development occurred before
setbacks were required under a zoning by-law,and in some of the older areas, structures encroach on the road
allowance."
(Such, by way of example, is the Barker street segment between Main and Drummond, which began as a lane through
the Barker orchard prior to the War of 1812 before becoming a road later in the horse and buggy days. A number of
structures encroach along this segment on the road allowance of this legacy roadway.)
The Hamilton writer notes:
"Many jurisdictions have found that one elements of the national guidelines are not flexible enough or detailed enough
to account for their own roadway characteristics, especially in older and larger urban areas,and that augmentation is
required...
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The national guidelines produced by TAC is an excellent source to use as a foundation ... However, experience in three
mature municipalities in Ontario ... suggests there must be recognition of the special character of roadways in certain
areas.
Given the complexities of[mature municipalities] large and old built form, and the need to recognize the special
characteristics of roadways that do not neatly fit into one this standardized approach will not suffice."
Many jurisdictions have used the TAC guidelines as the basis for their own road classification systems, but have
augmented or modifies them to meet their own needs.
There may be a need to vary the default values ... to account for legacy situations, particularly where the available
rights-of-way are limited and setbacks of buildings are limited or absent.
In addition to the core classification elements, there are several other roadway features that could apply to particular
road sections including special character roads [and] heritage roads."
Various approaches to special status street segments, to reflect site constraints, existing physical development or
encroachment, placement of buildings, heritage structures, etc. are examined, including alternative criteria for street
types, "Streetscape Characteristics as determined by Adjacent Land Use Characteristics," and assigning roads to the
lowest road classification matching a number of their features.
It is suggested that a street section that meets the criteria for a Special Character Road "could be considered as a Local
Road, because many of the road's characteristics are reflective of the Local Road classification rather than a Collector
Road classification, notwithstanding that it fulfills a Collector Road function."
Given the fact that we are a large municipality comprised of a number of former 1800s villages, it would behoove us, I
think, to examine our legacy roadways as Hamilton, Ottawa, Guelph and others have done with theirs, and ensure our
recognition of our 19th century streets in a 21st century society is optimal.
janice
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My name is Medhat Ibrahim and I am the owner of Queen Street
Medical Building as well as Queen Street Pharmacy. I am writing this letter
in response to the letter that was sent to me by Mr. Paul Brown, manager of
parking operations, advising me that the Parking Commission has decided
that it will take away two `reserved' parking spots located in the parking lot
off of Park Ave. at the rear of my building. My full time pharmacist and I
are currently using those two spots.
I would like to start by saying how disappointed I was to receive such
a letter from Mr. Brown. Queen Street Pharmacy has been a fixture of the
downtown core for since 1986. Ten years ago an addition was made to the
pharmacy to include a medical building. Currently we have more than
seventy staff members working in the building and pharmacy. The Niagara
Medical Group Family Health Team located inside the Queen Street
Building has more than 10,000 patients registered on their list and a couple
more thousand on a wait list. Needless to say, there are a countless number
of people who visit the building and pharmacy on any given day and
subsequently the parking lot located at the rear of the building.
I have been purchasing parking permits for the pharmacy staff as well
as for all the doctors in the building, totaling 16 to 20 permits, annually since
my acquisition in 2007. The permits cost me approximately $8000 - $10000
annually. Taking that into account as well as the number of clients that park
in that parking lot on an average day, and you will find that my building and
I are responsible for much of the revenue that is earned for parking in the
entire core of downtown Niagara Falls.
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QueenStreet r:/.)?P H A R M A C Y
Home Health Care Centre
Lastly, I would like to highlight that the two `reserved' spots that are
currently saved for myself, have been negotiated by the previous owner and
have been used by us for 30 years or more. I am not asking the City or the
Parking Commission for something new, I am simply requesting to allow me
to continue the use of those two spots as an incentive and a gesture of
appreciation for the amount of business that my building and pharmacy
provide for Downtown Niagara Falls. I look forward to your co operation in
this matter.
Sincerely,
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Medhat Ibrahim BSc.Phm.
Niagaraails
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January 8, 2014
To: Medhat Ibrahim
4421 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2E 2L2
Tel: (905) 354-5604
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Mr. Ibrahim
Further to our on site meeting in 2013 at the property located at 4424 Park Street,
Niagara Falls identified as Municipal Lot# 3 is a paid parking lot as approved by
council. During lot inspections and surveys conducted in 2013 it was identified that the
parking spaces located in the south east corner of the parking lot just north of the rear
doors of the Pharmacy building fall within the ownership of the municipal lot; and
therefore are not associated to the adjacent buildings. Please see attached lot layout
for reference.
Based on this information and the requirement for maintenance, snow plowing, line
painting, up keep and future lot development of these spaces will be designated as paid
parking spaces as of February 1'` 2014.
The existing "reserved signs" located at the east side of the rear doors of Queen street
Pharmacy will be removed and city regulated parking lot signs will be installed at this
location.
To continue the existing use and cooperation with Queen street Pharmacy we are
happy to designate the spaces as "Reserved Permit parking only" and allow the
continued use of the spaces in its existing format with the purchase of monthly permits
for the vehicles.
Transportation Services
Department
Ext 5203 Fax 905-353-0651
Working Together to Serve Our Community pbrown @niagarafatls.ca
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, 43.10.E om n.Street,Pa Box 1023,Niagara Falls,ON Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www,niagarafalls,ca
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The current cost for a monthly permit is $40.00 plus H.S.T Permits can be purchased
on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Staff will be happy to assist you in the
issuance of the permits. We are located on the lower level of City Hall 4310 Queen
street, Niagara falls. For information regarding the permits please contact
905 356-7521 ex 4960.
If you have any further questions regarding the designation of parking in this location
please do not hesitate to contact me
Yours trul
Paul Brown
Manager of Parking Operations
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CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
„, Economic Development& Customer Service Office of the City Clerk
j j� P.O. Box 3012, 50 Church Street Phone: 905-688-5600
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Fax: 905-682-3631
TTY: 905-688-4TTY (4889)
January 20, 2014
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa ON K 1 A 0A6
Re: Ontario Power Generation's Plans to Build a Nuclear Waste Repository
Beside the Great Lakes
Please be advised that Council of the City of St. Catharines, at its meeting held January 13,
2014, supported the resolution presented by Frank Fernandez, Spokesperson for Stop the
Great Lakes Nuclear Dump, respecting Ontario Power Generation's plan to build a nuclear
waste repository beside the Great Lakes. The resolution is outlined below.
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Catharines, in order to
protect the Great Lakes and its tributaries, urges that neither this proposed nuclear
waste repository at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station nor any other underground
nuclear waste repository be constructed in the Great Lakes Basin, in Canada, the
United States or any First Nation property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of St. Catharines urges the Government of
Canada and the Government of Ontario to reject (and seek alternatives to) Ontario
Power Generation's proposal to bury radioactive nuclear waste in the Great Lakes
Basin."
The Mayor and Members of Council appreciate you taking the time to consider their
position in this regard.
.
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City Clerk
cc Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of the Environment
Local Area MP's (sent electronically)
Local Area MPP's (sent electronically)
Local Area Municipalities and the Region of Niagara (sent electronically)
Frank Fernandez, Stop the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump (sent electronically)
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2014 -
A by-law to amend a by-law under the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23,
respecting construction,demolition, change of use, occupancy permits,transfer of permits,
inspections and associated fees.
WHEREAS on December 10, 2013, Niagara Falls city Council passed By-law 2013-178,
a by-law under the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, respecting construction,
demolition, change of use, occupancy permits, transfer of permits, inspections and
associated fees; and
WHEREAS section 2.2, Alterations and Repairs, of Schedule "A", omitted fees from July
1 , 2014, going forward, and had incorrect calculations for the fees related to January 1 ,
2014; and
WHEREAS no applications were received to date under section 2.2, Schedule "A"; and
WHEREAS the corrected fees under section 2.2, Schedule "A", are lower than the fees
approved by the passing of By-law 2013-178; and
WHEREAS the amending by-law corrects an administrative error.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1 . By-law 2013-178 is hereby amended by deleting section 2.2, Alterations and
Repairs, of Schedule "A", and that section 2.2, attached hereto shall be inserted in
lieu thereof.
Passed this twenty-eighth day of January 28,2014.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: January 28, 2014.
Second Reading: January 28, 2014.
Third Reading: January 28, 2014.
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