Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of July 14, 2026 as presented.
THAT Council APPROVE moving Items #13.2 and #13.1 up in the agenda to allow for discussion on these matters prior to the Mayor's Reports/Announcements.
THAT Council direct staff to report back to Council further detailed information pertaining to our preventative measures against AI Data Centres. Ayes: Councillor Lori Lococo and Councillor Tony Baldinelli Nays: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for this notice of motion to be addressed.
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the June 2, 2026 meeting as presented.
THAT Council DIRECT staff to come back with a report to include how to handle event applications for available funds from the collected Municipal Accommodation Tax, including the criteria and process for those applying and to conduct further research so as to put Council in a better position to make decisions in the future.
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation and report by Ken Todd on the Unhoused Action Plan for information and ADVANCE the recommendations within the report; and that Council ENACT a steering committee with the necessary participants from agencies and City Staff, consisting of non-elected officials, under the leadership of Ken Todd, with the goal of advancing the recommendations toward the developme
1.THAT Council APPROVE an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the permitted density and rezone part of the subject lands to a Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) for the proposed 99 stacked townhouses. 2.THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending draft zoning by-law which includes a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement within three years of the am
THAT Council SUPPORT the comme nts from Planning, Building and Development staff on the proposed changes of Bill 119: Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026 , relative to the Planning Act (Schedule 7). THAT Council DIRECT staff to respond to the Province’s ERO posting on Proposed Planning Act Changes (Schedule 7) of Bill 119.
THAT Council REFER to Staff the correspondence from the Recreation Committee regarding Committee Presence at City Event for further details including how committees can participate more at events.
THAT Council RECEIVE for Information Item #12.1 through to Item #12.6 (excluding Item #12.5).
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting as presented.
1.The Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorse the recommendation of its Municipal Heritage Committee and respectfully request that the Province of Ontario further amend the Ontario Heritage Act to extend the January 1, 2027 deadline for issuing Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022; and 2.The Province consider extending
THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the discussions of the notice of motion regarding Destination Niagara Initiatives submitted by Councillor Strange and for Councillor Lococo's notice of motion relating to the similar matter.
THAT Staff organize/promote a survey on Let's Talk page to solicit feedback from residents so that comments can be submitted prior to the June 23rd RFP deadline regarding the ferris wheel in Queen Victoria Park. Residents will be asked for ideas, we can post some ideas for them to choose from and have a section to provide comments. The ideas are to include location. THAT staff contact the Niagara
THAT Council pass a motion to hold a Special Meeting of Council on July 28, 2026 and to enter into an In-Camera session on May 28, 2026.
THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Niagara Region respecting "A New Deal for Niagara."
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #11.1, #11.2 and #11.4.
WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls Council supports a thorough and transparent review of governance in the Niagara Region and its twelve (12) local area municipalities and the City of Niagara Falls Council is willing to participate in the review, should it proceed; AND WHEREAS participation in a governance review does not imply support for any specific restructuring model, but reflects Council’s co
THAT Council agree to move Item #13.3, Victoria Centre BIA - 2026 Budget Levy, to Item #7.3 on the agenda.
THAT Council DIRECT staff to come back with a report with an update on the City's fireworks by-law, including penalties.
THAT Council APPROVE the Victoria Centre BIA's proposed budget for 2026.
THAT Council ALLOW Dave Augustyn, Policy Consultant, TOES (Tools of Empowerment for Success) and Crime Stoppers to delegate to this matter.
THAT Council pass a motion to DEFER Report PBD-2026-18 - Recreational Vehicle & Trailer Parking By-Law with direction to staff to bring back a report to Council after getting public consultation.
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.
THAT Council RECEIVE report PBD-2026-11 for information purposes, relative to Settlement Area Boundary Expansion policies. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the extension of Interim Control By-law No. 2024-126, attached as ‘ Appendix B ’, to restrict any new settlement areas and settlement area boundary expansions until December 10, 2026, OR until Official Plan Amendment No. 195 is in effect, whichever is le
THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.7.
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.4.
That the minutes of January 8, 2026 are approved as presented.
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the January 27, 2026 meeting as presented.
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.6.
THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of the notice of motion brought forward by Councillor Nieuwesteeg.
THAT Council enter into a closed meeting session on January 20, 2026.
Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation brought before Council by Marilyn Tian, DEI Advisory Committee Chair, of which outlined an overview of the DEI Advisory Committee and their annual DEI Summit for 2026.
THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the use of the lands for two Vacation Rental Unit’s (VRU’s) within the existing duplex, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.
THAT Council DIRECT staff to invite Niagara Regional Police, Brock University and Tools of Empowerment for Success (TOES) to an upcoming Council meeting to provide a presentation on Human Trafficking Prevention.
THAT Council DIRECT the Manager of Municipal Enforcement and Security, to report back to Council on the Neighbourhood Watch Program and to include an overview of the retired Block Parent program.
1. THAT Council RECEIVE PBD-2025-60 for information. 2. THAT Council DIRECT staff to provide comments to the Province.
THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Town of East Gwillimbury regarding Opposition to the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. Ayes: Councillor Lori Lococo and Councillor Tony Baldinelli Nays: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Vince Kerrio THAT Council SUPPORT the replacement of the existing windows with Le Page wood windows at 5049 Victoria Avenue.