That Council approve the minutes of the August 30, 2022 meeting as presented.
That Council receive the Vacation Rental unit presentation by Gerald Spencer, Manager of Municipal Enforcement Services.
That Council approve recommendations in items 9.1-9.11 of the Consent Agenda.
Recommendations: That subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council pass a resolution to deem the revision to the Zoning By-law amendment application to be minor in nature and that no further notice is necessary; and, That Council approve the revision to the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report.
Recommendation: That Council receive this report for information purposes.
Recommendation: THAT City of Niagara Falls Council approve free bus fare on Niagara Falls Transit Services to eligible electors who present their Voter Notification Cards on the schedule Advance Poll dates (October 1, 2, 7, 8, 14,15, 16, 2022) and Election Day (October 24, 2022).
Recommendations: That Council receive the report for information and approve the recommended transfers to/from reserves/reserve funds per Attachment 1; That Council approve the closure of the projects listed in Attachment 1 and release any associated funding commitments; That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Attachment 2 to facilitate funding swaps, capital budget amendments and the
That the 2022 City of Niagara Falls Community Benefit Charge (CBC) Strategy, included as Attachment 1, be approved; That a dedicated obligatory Reserve Fund be established specifically for all collections of Community Benefit Charges; That Council approve Staff's recommendation of Option 2 which provides discretionary exemptions for attainable housing; That Council approve Staff's recommendation t
That Council refer to staff items #12.1 to and including item #12.5
That Council enter into an In-Camera session.
That Council defer Report PBD-2022-50 to the August 9, 2022 Council meeting.
That Council approve the Fee Waiver Applications for: 1)Gateway Residential & Community Support - in the amount of $500.00, to cover a combination of pool memberships, individual pool passes, gym rentals and fitness passes. 2) Downtown BIA - Niagara Falls Culture Days Music & Food Expo - Street Party 2022, in the amount of $527.65 for the waiving of fees associated with the road closure fees and s
That Council of the City of Niagara Falls receive report PBD-2022-54 as information.
1. That Council approve the contingent financial support for the Host Committee (The Niagara Falls Curling Club) to a maximum total of $160,000, in order to host a Grand Slam of Curling Event in 2023 or 2024. 2. That Council direct staff to assist the Host Committee with the provision of the Gale Centre as the location for the event, social media support, grant submission support and a staff liais
That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as detailed in this report to permit a 10 storey mixed-use building on the subject lands, subject to providing a 45 degree angular plane from the rear lot line to the top of the building, and subject to the other regulations outlined in this report. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require a Recor
Recommendations: 1. That the City's Asset Management Plan for Core Assets be Endorsed by the CAO and approved by a resolution passed by City Council as required under Ontario Regulation 588/17 for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by July 01, 2022; and further, 2. That the recommendations of the Asset Management Plan including the financing strategy, development of a 10-y
Subject to approval by the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee at their scheduled June 27, 2022 meeting, that the accessible parking space on the southwest side of Cummington Square West between a point 29 metres northwest of Main Street and a point 35 metres northwest of Main Street to be relocated to a location between a point of 59 metres northwest of Main Street and a point 65 metres nort
That a curb-side bicycle lane be designated for cyclist use only on the east side of Main Street between Lundy’s Lane/Ferry Street & North Street; That a bicycle lane separated by on-street parking and a 1.0 metre buffer be designated for cyclist use only on the west side of Main Street between Lundy’s Lane/Ferry Street & North Street; That two (2) on-street parking spaces be removed on the east s
That Council approve School Crossing Guard services at the intersection of Beaverdams Road at Watson Street. That Council approve the discontinuation of School Crossing Guard services at the following locations: Morrison Street at Portage Road (east intersection); and Lundy’s Lane at Highland Avenue.
That Council accept the report for information purposes.
That Council accept the updated Museum policies as presented.
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to Item #10.10.
That the City of Niagara Falls consents to the passage of the Waterpipe By-law of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to regulate waterpipe smoking in the Region.
That the City's Asset Management Plan for Core Assets be ENDORSED by the CAO and approved by City Council as required under Ontario Regulation 588/17 for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by July 1, 2022.
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the land to three separate site-specific Residential Apartment 5D (R5D) zones to facilitate the three standard plans of condominium (two standard and one phased), subject to the regulations outlined in this report; That the Standard Plan of Condominiums be draft approved subject to the conditions in Appendix A; That the Mayor o
That Council approve the draft trust funds financial statements for the year ended, December 31, 2020, the 2020 draft post-audit letter and the 2020 draft management letter.
That Council receive this report for information and formally direct staff to update the City's Code of Conduct to reflect the information contained in this report.
That Council receive and file for information Item #10.2 through to and including Item #10.4.
That Council direct staff to forward a letter of gratitude to the provincial government recognizing their continuous support and commitment of the hospital building process in the City of Niagara Falls.
That Council adopts a new Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy for the City of Niagara Falls That Staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to adopt the policy attached as Attachment 1.
That Council receive this staff report for information purposes.
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6.
That Council refer to staff Item #12.2 through to and including Item #12.5.
That Council endorse the letter received from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Bridge Authority to ask the Government of Canada to continue to market the Arrive Can application as an “optional” tool when crossing the border and that it no longer be a mandatory requirement. AND that a copy of the letter and Council’s motion be forwarded to the Public Health Agency o
That the cannabis growing facilities be subject to a 500 metre separation setback from sensitive land uses.
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the lands a site specific Residential Apartment 5B Density (R5B) zone to permit two 4 storey apartment buildings with 40 dwelling units, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the lands a site specific Tourist Commercial (TC) zone to facilitate a four storey place of worship (synagogue), subject to the regulations outlined in this report, and subject to Council’s approval of the recommendations contained in report PBD-2022-23. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require a Record of
That Council approve the Fee Waiver Applications for: Niagara Kids Business Fair - in the amount of $683.16 for the waiving of fees for the MacBain Centre Room Rental. ATU Conference - in the amount of $1000.00 for waiving WEGO bus fares for delegates attending the conference. Cruising the Q (Downtown Board of Management) in the amount of $11,845.62 to waive the fees associated with the road closu
That the Draft Plan of Condominium (Phased) for 4263 Fourth Avenue be draft approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A, to allow the registration of the condominium plans to proceed in two (2) phases; That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the modified draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council’s decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provi
That Council approve the request to proclaim Thursday, May 12 2022 as "Moose Hide Campaign Day."