Transit Service Improvements - What We Heard

In February 2016, Niagara Falls City Council approved the undertaking of a public consultation process engaging residents of the City and stakeholders of transit, including transit operators, to gather input on the 2016 approved service enhancements and future phasing of half hour service levels.

The public consultation process included various methods of stakeholder input including social media, on board questionnaires, web page presence and public open houses resulting in a total of 472 questionnaire responses.

Based on the responses received from the questionnaire and the public consultation process the results indicate that the majority of respondents (83%) are satisfied with the current system; however, 90% of the respondents said that they would benefit further with the introduction of 30 minute service levels.

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McKenzie China Shop and Don Naisbitt to be Recognized

Last night, City Council approved the Chippawa Public Dock Committee's request that recognition be given for additional signage at the Front Street Public Dock and the Chippawa Boat Ramp. This request is to recognize the McKenzie China Shop which once stood on the site where Tim Hortons (Chippawa) is located and to recognize the community contributions of Don Naisbitt at the Chippawa Boat Ramp.

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Tennis and Basketball Service Delivery Review

City staff recently completed the Tennis and Basketball Service Delivery Review, a comprehensive, internal review of all services and activities related to the public outdoor tennis and basketball courts owned and operated by the City of Niagara Falls.

The review analyzed the existing conditions and distribution of tennis and basketball courts throughout the City of Niagara Falls. Furthermore it compares them to guiding documents such as the Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture and the Official Plan.

Council has recommended that staff engage in a public consultation process and report back to Council with specific recommendations on the future of tennis and basketball courts in the City.

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Congratulations Shelley Gautier - Paralympics Bronze Medalist!

Niagara Falls resident Shelley Gautier has done it again! Shelly won a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil in the combined Women's T1-T2 category for the 15 kilometer time trial. Shelley was the only T1 in the competition, racing against T2 rivals, and recorded a time of 26 minutes and 50.87 seconds.

Shelley was 39.47 seconds behind gold medal winner Carol Cooke of Australia, with Jill Walsh of the United States taking the silver medal, 1.2 seconds faster than Shelley.

Acting Mayor Vince Kerrio made a presentation to Shelley at last night's meeting, congratulating her for her continued success in the sport. We are all very proud of you Shelley!

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Farm Produce Outlet

City Council approved a City initiated amendment to add Farm Produce Outlet as a permitted use in Zoning By-law Nos. 79-200, 1538 and 395, and amended the by-law to include the definitions and regulations governing the Farm Produce Outlet and Value Added Product.

It will allow the farmers and other growers to sell the produce grown on-site and produce from the Niagara Region.

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application: Oldfield Rd - Dorchester Rd

At last night's meeting, Council approved a Zoning By-law amendment application to zone the north side of Oldfield Road, east of Dorchester Road, to a site specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) to permit the proposed block townhouse project. Council also approved the zoning of the west portion of the land to site specific Residential Mixed (R3) to permit proposed on-street townhouse project.

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Toastmasters Month
The month of October has been proclaimed as "Toastmasters Month" in the City of Niagara Falls. Toastmasters International is a worldwide non profit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

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Fire Prevention Week
The week of October 9th to October 15th has been proclaimed as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.

This year's theme being "Don't Wait Check the Date - Replace Smoke Alarms Every Ten Years!"

Fire Departments across the country will be educating the public on the importance of knowing the expiry date of your smoke alarms.

World Mental Health Day

Initiated in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day occurs annually on October 10th each year. This year, take the time to recognize the importance of this day, and help spread awareness to bullying and mental health.

Monday, October 10, 2016 has been proclaimed as World Mental Health Day in Niagara Falls.

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Waste Reduction Week

The week of October 17 to October 23, 2016 has been proclaimed Waste Reduction Week in Niagara Falls. During this week, a coalition of environmental non-profit and government organizations from the 13 participating provinces /territories, are working together with municipalities, businesses and schools across Canada to demonstrate their commitment and accomplishments in waste reduction.

Youth Appreciation Week

In conjunction with the Niagara Falls Optimist Club's annual "Youth Appreciation Awards night", the week of October 31st to November 5th, 2016 has been proclaimed as "Youth Appreciation Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.

The week recognized the accomplishments of youth in the home, school, church and the community. Every Fall, the Optimist Club honours the youth in the City for their talents in the arts, academics, and athletics of for the contribution to the community through volunteering or involvement.

Next City Council Meeting: October 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.