Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre project with a total estimated project budget of $59,501,690, resulting in additional budget of $54,556,690 being requested as outlined in the Financial Implications. THAT Council APPROVE the use of reserves and other funding sources already dedicated to this project to bring the net cost to taxpayers for this project to ap
THAT Council APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Niagara Falls Community Improvement Plan (CIP) By-law No. 2026-005 to include housing incentive programs as attached as ‘ Appendix 2 ’. THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to implement the programs and administrative framework outlined in the Community Improvement Plan and in this report. THAT Council DELEGATE approval authority to the General Manager of Planni
THAT Council of the City of Niagara Falls DOES CONCUR with the construction of a 35 metre (115 foot) lattice tri-pole communication tower with a fenced equipment compound on the lands municipally known as 2886 Stanley Avenue.
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation from the Region outlining the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) for information.
THAT Council pass a motion to go In-Camera as per section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act for advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding a potential easement as part of the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment related to file AM-2026-002, 5961-6017 Valley Way.
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.
WHEREAS there is significant interest in Niagara Falls with the eyes of national and international attractions operators, partners, developers and proprietors on us, since the Province of Ontario announced its Destination Niagara initiative. WHEREAS this is an opportunity to start the discussion about a refresh for Niagara Falls and how something unique and spectacular can be created with wow fact
THAT Council RECEIVE the Transportation Master Plan & Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan for information and, THAT Council DIRECT staff to plan for the Transportation Master Plan & Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan priorities to be built into the City's Asset Management and Budgeting process for long-term transportation infrastructure planning and funding.
THAT Council be INFORMED of the expansion of the scope of the 2026 Road Resurfacing Contract with Rankin Construction Inc. to include the additional streets listed in this council report. THAT Council be INFORMED of the expansion of the scope of the 2026 Surface Treatment Contract with Walker Construction Limited to include the additional street listed in this council report.
THAT Council RECEIVE Report RCF 2026-03 for information.
Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE a Noise By-law Exemption for the Spring Concert on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and for the Serbian Day on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, for the playing of amplified music until 1:00 AM.
THAT City Staff work with NPC on a shared funding model to light the Weightman Bridge with LED programmable lighting underneath the sides and above the bridge, so the illumination will be visible from above and below and that the lighting is installed this summer, to be funded from the City’s Reserve Funds and that the City’s portion be no more than $250,000. Ayes: Councillor Mike Strange, Council
THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed, excluding by-law 2026-050.
THAT Council ADOPT the minutes of March 31, 2026 as presented.
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the permitted density, to rezone the subject lands for the conversion of the two existing motels to 71 permanent dwelling units, to permit the construction of a 6-storey residential apartment containing 66 units with 50% of the ground floor being commercial space, and to provide for a centrally located amenity
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting as presented.
THAT Council RECEIVE Staff Report CAO-2026-04 Physician Recruitment Update for information
THAT Council AWARD RFT-MW-ENG-26-2, Emily Neighbourhood Park Development, to the lowest compliant bidder, Oakridge Group Inc., in the amount of $651,284.81 plus applicable HST. THAT Council APPROVE a 2026 capital budget amendment for Emily Park Development Project (P156-25) in the amount of $260,000 resulting in a total Project Budget of $855,000. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute
THAT Council APPROVE the sale of the Chippawa Town Hall municipally known as 8196 Cummington Square and THAT Council DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out the sale. Ayes: Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrow
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate the lands from Employment Lands to Residential with a Special Policy Area to permit apartment dwellings with a maximum net density of 161 units per hectare, and to rezone the lands from Prestige Industrial to a site-specific R5F zone to permit the construction of a 4-storey apartment building containing 18
THAT Council enter into an In-Camera meeting on November 25, 2025, and January 19, 2026.
Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the Council minutes of October 7, 2025 as presented.
THAT Council APPOINT Dr. David Gray from the University of Niagara Falls to the Downtown Committee.
Vince Kerrio THAT Council DIRECT staff to no longer consider the City owned property located at 2430 Mewburn Road as the future site for a City-owned cemetery. Ayes: Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council APPROVE a section of the Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto Trail (NS &T), from Meadowvale to Drummond Road, be named for the honourable Rob Nicholson on behalf of his community.
THAT Council DIRECT staff to move to Item #9.2 on the agenda (NG911 Dispatch Contract with the City of Niagara Falls), to accommodate the attendance of the firefighters.
THAT Council APPROVE to move up Item #9.6 of the agenda for discussion as external auditors were present in the gallery.
Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the July 29, 2025 meeting as presented.
THAT Council enter into an In-Camera meeting.
That Council AUTHORIZE the implementation of the owner occupied short-term rental permissions through a 14-month pilot program, following which staff will report back relative the long-term viability of the program. That Council APPROVE amendments to the Official Plan as outlined in ‘Appendix 2’ to permit owner occupied short terms rentals in residential areas subject to the provisions of the zoni
THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information. THAT Council DIRECT the submission of this report to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara and ask that Council to provide their statement to the City of Niagara Falls as to the appropriateness of Regional Councillor Bateman’s actions. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor
THAT the motion from Councillor Nieuwesteeg requesting a staff report to review a Bubble Zone by-law be
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera Education session on July 7, 2025.
1. THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the permitted density and rezone the subject lands for the development of 28 stacked townhouse dwelling units, subject to the regulations detailed in this report. 2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law which includes a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement within three years
That Council APPROVE the removal of the property known municipally as 4600-4610 Erie Avenue from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties. That Council APPROVE the removal of the property known municipally as 4624 Erie Avenue from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties.
THAT Council support the fundraiser initiative by promoting the sale of the cards through our social media channels and website and using these funds to subsidize the Activity Subsidy Fund.
THAT Council Appoint Councillor Vince Kerrio to the office of City Councillor for the remainder of the term.
Vince Kerrio Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.5.
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting as presented.
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation and direct staff to post donation information on City social media, to inform the public how donations can be made to the Nearly New thrift Store Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Niagara, located at 4311 Queen St. in Niagara Falls.