THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for an additional item to be added to the agenda, in particular, a resolution to schedule an In-Camera meeting for education purposes.
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
THAT the by-law be read a first, second and third time and passed.
THAT Council DIRECT the Mayor to write a letter to the Prime Minister, Premier and both Federal and Provincial Ministers responsible, to ask them to consider the request to move the Kashechewan Nation to higher ground.
THAT Council has no objection to the submission and consideration of an urban amendment application through the next Co-ordinated Provincial Review of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, for lands located at the northwest corner of Mewburn Road and Mountain Road.
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate an addition to the existing convenience/retail store consisting of three new ground floor commercial units and two dwelling units above, subject to the regulations and modifications detailed in this Report. THAT Council APPROVE the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in the amending by-law to require the su
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate part of the subject lands from Residential to Tourist Commercial, and rezone the lands from a Tourist Commercial, General Commercial and Residential 2 zone to a site-specific Tourist Commercial (TC-XXX) zone to permit the construction of a private surface parking lot containing 347 parking spaces. THAT Coun
THAT Council APPROVE CS-2026-32 Temporary Property Tax Penalty and Interest Credit Program. THAT Council APPROVE the Temporary Property Tax Penalty and Interest Credit Program Policy found in Attachment 1.
Vince Kerrio THAT Staff be Directed to enter a cost sharing agreement for improvements to the City’s portion of Thompson Creek Tributary within the McLeod Meadows Development. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be Authorized to execute all necessary Development Agreements and/or Cost sharing Agreements. THAT Council APPROVE a 2026 Capital Budget Amendment in the amount of $325,000, inclusive of non-rec
THAT Council PROCLAIM Friday, October 2, 2026 as "Wrongful Conviction Day."
THAT Council PROCLAIM the month of October 2026 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of September 21 to 27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week."
THAT Council PROCLAIM Wednesday, October 21, 2026 as "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day."
THAT Council APPROVE the Nigerian Flag to be raised to recognize the Niagara Afro Festival taking place November 20-22, 2026.
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #11.1 through to Item #11.6, excluding Item #11.5.
THAT Council DIRECT staff to extend the current lease of the Armoury building (5049 Victoria Avenue) for one year from its expiration date (April 2027).
THAT the by-laws (excluding By-law 2026-073) be read a first, second and third time and passed.
1. THAT Council approve the Fee Waiver applications received for the June 23, 2026 submission date, listed as follows: (a) Baobab House - Permit & Design Phase - African Women Acting AWA - in the amount of $2,083.40, to waive the costs associated with the building permit and zoning application fees. (b) Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Slo Pitch Tournament and Streets on Fire Car Show- Chippawa Vol
THAT Council AUTHORIZE Staff to enter into negotiations with Ontario Utility Locates Inc. (OUL) for the provision of services relating to utility locates, sewer inspections, sewer flushing, and hydrovac excavation services for an initial three (3) year term with the option to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year terms in accordance with Section 8.4.1 of the City’s Procurement Po
THAT Council APPROVE a 2026 Capital Budget Amendment in the amount of $1,060,000 inclusive of non-recoverable HST, funded from Development Charges, for the extension of the watermain on McLeod Road from Matteo Drive to Beechwood Road, and on Beechwood Road from McLeod Road southerly for 330 metres.
THAT Council RECEIVE report CS-2026-26 for information.
THAT Council RECEIVE the Asset Management Plan - Progress and Implementation Report for 2025 for information.
THAT Council RECEIVE the Urban Forest Management Plan Phase 1, Urban Forest Canopy Study for information.
That Council RECEIVE the Quarter 1 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City of Niagara Falls from January 1 through March 30 of 2026 (Q1). That Council DIRECT staff to forward the housing information to the Province, as required.
1. THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information purposes. 2. THAT Council SUPPORT a social media awareness campaign for this initiative with an interview of the Niagara Regional Police Services Core Officer.
THAT Council DIRECT that the City enter into a lease with the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department for a portion of the lands and building known as 11208 Sodom Road, with various terms and conditions, including annual rent in the amount of $32,343 plus HST.; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement.
THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
THAT Council DEFER ITEM #9.1, Item #9.2 and Item #9.4 until the Council meeting of June 23, 2026, as Councillor Kerrio was absent from this evening's Council meeting.
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate the subject lands, adding a Special Policy Area to the Residentially designated lands to permit apartment dwellings with a density of 117 units per hectare; and rezone the lands from a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4) zone to a site specific R4 zone to permit the constru
THAT Council DEFER Report MW-2026-13 for information until June 23, 2026.
THAT Council DEFER Report MW-2026-14 for information until June 23, 2026.
THAT Council APPROVE the proposed revisions to the City’s Neighbourhood Traffic Management Policy, dated December 2010. THAT Council APPROVE the proposed standard drawing for speed cushions. THATCouncil APPROVE the speed control plans for Chippawa Parkway, McGarry Drive, Oldfield Road, Robinson Street, and Watson Street with construction in 2026. THAT Council APPROVE the Road Safety Program (TSP73
THAT Council DEFER Report CS-2026-27 for information until June 23, 2026.
THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to recognize the Nikola Tesla Fest 2026 - At the Source of Light, on Friday, July 10, 2026 at City Hall.
THAT Council APPROVE the request for the flag to be flown for 1 week starting November 30, 2026, in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day, Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.
THAT Council PROCLAIM Saturday, October 10, 2026 as "National Dental Care Day."
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.5.
THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
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 Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo
Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts listed in the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed.