The Niagara Falls Record

Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg

Councillor · seen 2022-11-18 to 2026-07-28 · served 2022–2026

131substantive motions movedof 60 meetings the minutes record them at
7procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
328substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 60 they were on the record for
48–10recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Niagara Falls’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (58) — most recent 40 shown

City Council July 14, 2026
THAT Council direct staff to report back to Council further detailed information pertaining to our preventative measures against AI Data Centres.
Against · 2–6 · Defeated
City Council May 12, 2026
THAT Council SUPPORT the Niagara Falls Ribfest by approving the waiving of costs as outlined in the letter submitted, including sanitation support ($6,500.00), security support ($2,400.00), parking and traffic…
For · 6–1 · Carried
City Council May 12, 2026
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…
For · 6–1 · Carried
City Council April 21, 2026
THAT Council APPROVE the 2026 Property Tax Rates as illustrated in Attachments 1 through 3. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council April 21, 2026
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…
For · 6–2 · Carried
City Council February 10, 2026
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…
For · 6–2 · Carried
City Council January 20, 2026
THAT Council DENY the Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands to a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) Zone to facilitate the development of the 7 townhouse units.
For · 6–2 · Carried
City Council January 20, 2026
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…
Against · 5–4 · Carried
City Council January 20, 2026
THAT Council RECEIVE the Quarter 3 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City of Niagara Falls from July 1 through September 30 of 2025 (Q3).
For · 8–1 · Carried
City Council December 9, 2025
THAT Council APPROVE the attached Schedule of Fees with fees effective January 1, 2026 AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to amend the by-law to have the non-resident cemetery fee apply to those that live within the Region…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council December 9, 2025
THAT Council extends its appreciation to the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firefighters Association, community partners, and all participants for their contributions to the success of the inaugural Pumpkin Trail;
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council November 18, 2025
THAT Council DIRECT staff to extend Interim Control By-law No. 2024-126, to restrict any new settlement areas and settlement area boundary expansions until March 31, 2026 or until the new Official Plan policies are…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council November 18, 2025
THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Town of East Gwillimbury regarding Opposition to the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.
Against · 2–6 · Defeated
City Council October 28, 2025
THAT Council EXPLORE a more flexible policy, one that continues to promote sustainability while also supporting and polling the public;
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council October 28, 2025
THAT Council agree to cover half of the cost of the sewer line installation pertaining to 4500 Montrose Road. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council October 28, 2025
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.
For · 6–1 · Carried
City Council October 7, 2025
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.
For · 4–3 · Carried
City Council October 7, 2025
THAT Council approve a motion to reconsider the motion regarding automated speed enforcement, brought forth by Councillor Lococo.
For · 6–1 · Carried
City Council September 16, 2025
THAT Council ENDORSE the Garner West Secondary Plan Preferred Concept Plan, in principle, attached as Appendix 3 to this report.
For · 6–1 · Carried
City Council September 16, 2025
That Council APPROVE the retroactive Niagara Gateway CIP Tax Increment Based Grant program and Municipal Employment Incentive Program Application for 7874 Blackburn Parkway, as directed by Council at the May 27, 2025…
For · 5–1 · Carried
City Council August 26, 2025
That Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit thirty-four vacation rental units, subject to the regulations outlined in this Report.
For · 6–1 · Carried
City Council August 26, 2025
THAT Council DIRECT staff to close Willoughby Historical Museum at the conclusion of the license with the Niagara Parks Commission on December 31, 2027.
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council August 26, 2025
1. THAT Council AWARD RFT-MW-ENG-25-36, Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements, to the lowest compliant bidder, D&R Landscape Group Inc., in the amount of $818,739.00 plus applicable HST. 2.
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council August 26, 2025
THAT Council DIRECT staff to continue with the current Public Notice Circulation procedures, with the following improvements to enhance public engagement through modern communication methods:  Utilizing the City’s…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2025
This report needs to be read in conjunction with report CAO 2025-09. This report and its recommendations are discongruent with the recommendations of CAO 2025-09.
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2025
THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls REQUESTS that the Niagara Transit Board of Directors investigate the feasibility of providing significantly discounted transit fare for Seniors.
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council July 8, 2025
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.
For · 5–3 · Carried
City Council July 8, 2025
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…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council July 8, 2025
WHEREAS , we need to protect the right of our residents to worship without threats of intimidation, and WHEREAS , City owned public spaces and spaces in the vicinity of faith-based cultural institutions including…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council June 17, 2025
THAT Council DENY the application and recommendations as presented. Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann…
For · 7–2 · Carried
City Council May 27, 2025
Vince Kerrio THAT City Council SUPPORT allowing convenience stores to sell beer and wine until 1 AM and that staff contact the AGCO to consider changes to its current rules regarding alcohol sales.
For · 8–1 · Carried
City Council May 6, 2025
THAT Council DENY this application Ayes: Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Chris Dabrowski Nays: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor…
Against · 3–5 · Defeated
City Council January 14, 2025
THAT Council DEFER Report CAO-2025-01, Municipal Accommodation Tax until Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Ayes: Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, and Councillor Chris Dabrowski Nays: Mayor Jim Diodati…
For · 3–4 · Defeated
City Council December 10, 2024
THAT Council DEFER the minor Zoning By-law Amendment to permit twenty-one vacation rental units, and have the applicant work with staff on an improved application.
For · 3–2 · Carried
City Council October 22, 2024
THAT Council DIRECT Staff to destroy the ballots from the Downtown Committee appointment process. Ayes: Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Wayne Campbell…
For · 5–3 · Carried
City Council September 10, 2024
That Staff bring back a report regarding the City’s Water and Tax Rebate program eligibility and a recommendation if it could be amended.
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
City Council July 16, 2024
1. That Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the property, to a site-specific Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4) zone, in part to allow for the development of 5 detached dwelling…
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council May 28, 2024
THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the revised license agreement with the Tennis Clubs of Canada to permit year-round indoor tennis and pickleball for one year at John N. Allan Park.
For · 5–2 · Carried
City Council April 30, 2024
THAT Staff be directed to enter a cost sharing agreement for local road improvements along Dorchester Road and Chippawa Parkway in conjunction with the Riverfront Development.
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council February 27, 2024
THAT Council DIRECT staff to maintain current operations of fire dispatch for the City of Niagara Falls. Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor…
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (5)

City CouncilFebruary 25, 2025
City CouncilFebruary 4, 2025
City CouncilApril 30, 2024
City CouncilSeptember 19, 2023
City CouncilJanuary 24, 2023

Items they put on the agenda themselves (9)

City Council February 10, 2026
City Council February 10, 2026
City Council December 9, 2025
a) Notice of Motion
City Council October 7, 2025
Work from Home Policy Attached is a notice of motion
City Council October 7, 2025
City Council July 8, 2025
Transit - Free Rides for Seniors and teenagers Attached is a notice of motion
City Council May 27, 2025
Bubble Zones Attached is a notice of motion
City Council December 10, 2024
Maximizing Parking at the Exchange and Niagara Falls History Museum Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion
City Council December 10, 2024
Naming "March" Youth Empowerment Month Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 131)

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.
City Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information.
City Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera meeting on June 23, 2026.
City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Shania Dennall, Climate Intern, on the City Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan for information.
City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Joe Szabo and Eileen Tino-Hind of the Seniors Advisory Committee for information.
City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation from the Age-Friendly Niagara Council for information.
City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Dr. Lesley Rigg, President of Brock University.
City Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDJCT Master and Project Transfer Payment Agreement
City Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information. THATCouncil DIRECT staff to complete the remaining stops sign installations prescribed within the previously approved By-Law 2025-084 and By-Law 2026-006. THAT Council DIRECT staff to prepare a report for Councils consideration detailing the results and recommendations of Phase 2 of this project before proceeding with any installations.
City Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council APPROVE an all-way stop to be installed at the intersection of Heximer Avenue at Margaret Street.
City Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council APPROVE the conversion of Huron Street between Valley Way and Ontario Avenue from one-way to two-way. THAT Council APPROVE the installation of an all-way stop at Huron Street at Crysler Avenue.
City Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
1. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to apply for funding under the Development Charge Reduction Program ("DCRP") before the deadline of June 19, 2026. 2. THAT Council COMMITS in the DCRP application, at a date to be determined, to a 50% reduction of net residential development charges. 3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff with delegated authority to execute all documents and agreements necessary to apply for
City Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the April 21, 2026 meeting as presented.
City Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of this notice of motion regarding the lighting of the Weightman Bridge in Chippawa.
City Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE June 30 and September 29 as the 2026 Final Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes. THAT Council APPROVE August 31 and October 30 as the 2026 Final Due Dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential Assessment Classes.
City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.
City Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE Staff Report CAO-2026-03 2025 Sleep Cheap Charities Reap and WonderFalls Pass for information.
City Council, March 3, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THATCouncil send a letter to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of the Environment Conservation and Parks, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade requesting to provide support and built-in protection for prior, existing manufacturing industry in our cities, therefore protecting the jobs they provide and their ability to operate unfetter
City Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT City Council DECLARE June 19 the City's annual Official Filipino Day.
City Council, January 20, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council APPROVE the attached Schedule of Fees with fees effective January 1, 2026 AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to amend the by-law to have the non-resident cemetery fee apply to those that live within the Region but outside of Niagara Falls. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Counci
City Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT Staff provide Council with an update of the proposed use of capital allocated for 2026, based on the proposed project development timeline for the Chippawa Arena and Library Redevelopment Project; AND to give authority for Staff to spend the $990,000, as outlined in the report.
City Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Vince Kerrio THAT Council DIRECT staff to promote the Heater's Heroes Toy Drive through the City's website and social media platforms.
City Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation made by Blaine Lucas, President & CEO from 308 Consulting & Strategy Group Inc., pertaining to Fire's Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and the Fire Master Plan (FMP).
City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE Report CAO-2025-13 and DEFER any further actions to a future Council meeting.
City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT City Staff review the corporate work-from-home policy and report back to Council as to how the City will be moving back toward a full-time, in-office work environment with recommendations for provisions which may be granted temporarily to allow for special circumstances.
City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council waive the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of the notice of motion submitted by Councillor Mike Strange regarding the honouring of Rob Nicholson.
City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council suspend the rules and waive the procedural by-law to allow for a discussion of this notice of motion pertaining to an unhoused action plan.
City Council, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION the presentation made by Patrick Topping and Mike Dunford regarding the South Niagara Hospital.
City Council, August 26, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
To RECEIVE the Feasibility Study presentation as presented by Cherie Ng Architect Firm and to DIRECT Staff to explore Option One, the multi-purpose facility, and provide further options for further reduced costs.
City Council, July 29, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
This report needs to be read in conjunction with report CAO 2025-09. This report and its recommendations are discongruent with the recommendations of CAO 2025-09. As such only one set of recommendations in the two reports can be approved. THAT Council DIRECT the CAO to investigate the possibility of negotiating a single-source contract with the City of St. Catharines Fire Service for dispatch serv
City Council, July 29, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls REQUESTS that the Niagara Transit Board of Directors investigate the feasibility of providing significantly discounted transit fare for Seniors. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Na
City Council, July 29, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council APPROVE the draft Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls - Trust Funds audited financial statements for the year ended, December 31, 2024.
City Council, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS , we need to protect the right of our residents to worship without threats of intimidation, and WHEREAS , City owned public spaces and spaces in the vicinity of faith-based cultural institutions including streets and sidewalks should feel safe and free from protestors, and WHEREAS , some protests invoke harassment and intimidation, and WHEREAS , those attending religious institutions shoul
City Council, July 8, 2025 · Carried
Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE this report regarding the initiation of the new Community Improvement Plan project. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the extension of the City’s current CIP Incentive Programs and CIP Development Charge exemptions, as outlined in this report, until December 31, 2025. THAT Council DIRECT staff to send a copy of this report to the Region of Niagara.
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Vince Kerrio 1. THAT Council APPROVE the implementation of a designated pet cemetery section within Fairview Cemetery, allowing for either pet only and or human and pet combined interment. 2. THAT Council DIRECT staff to develop a revised bylaw to accommodate this approval as well as update our internal policies and procedures prior to December 31, 2025.
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That Council Approve waiving yearly registration fees for Service Dogs as defined by the City Animal Control By-Law. That Council NOT APPROVE an unlimited exemption to the number of dogs permitted per residence if the dogs are identified as service dogs as defined by the City’s Animal Control By-Law. That Council NOT APPROVE the definition change from Service Dog to Service Animal.
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council APPROVE the Terms of Reference for the Licence Appeal Committee; AND THAT the committee still consist of 7 members but the composition will now be 5 members of the public and 2 Council members; and THAT Council RECEIVE the report for information.
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council approve extending the meeting past its curfew of 10:00 PM.
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT City Council work with the property owners, utilizing penalties and financially punitive tools in order to address this unsightly hole, to enforce the erection of proper construction hoarding and to ensure property standards to be enforced.
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Vince Kerrio THAT City Council SUPPORT allowing convenience stores to sell beer and wine until 1 AM and that staff contact the AGCO to consider changes to its current rules regarding alcohol sales. Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried

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5conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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City Council March 18, 2025
with this matter and did not vote on it this
City Council April 9, 2024
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City Council February 27, 2024
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City Council May 9, 2023
and Councillor Campbell was absent from vote)
City Council November 22, 2022
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