THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of an apartment dwelling containing two towers with maximum building heights of 15 and 19 storeys and a total of 295 dwelling units, subject to the regulations detailed in this report. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to include a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of a
That Council APPROVE the minutes of the June 18, 2024 meeting as presented.
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 units and a site-specific Residential 1E Density (R1E) zone, in part to allow for a detached dwelling, subject to the regulations outlined in this report; 2. That the Plan of Vacant Lan
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of an 812-unit apartment dwelling consisting of two towers with building heights of 29 storeys and 38 storeys, subject to the regulations and modifications outlined in this Report. THAT the amending by-law INCLUDE a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of an updated Wind Study, the
THAT Council APPROVE staff’s recommended policy to provide a grant program for Industrial Development Charges (DC), included as Attachment 1 to this report, to maintain the current exemptions in a more flexible format outside of the DC By-Law. THAT Council APPROVE staff’s recommended policy to provide a DC grant program for Community Improvement Plan areas (CIP), included as Attachment 2 to this r
THAT Council DEFER the consideration of Report No. PBD-2024-019 until more fulsome information about the proposal, requested by staff, has been received.
THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of 255 townhouse dwellings and up to 46 Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), subject to the regulations and modifications outlined in this Report. THAT the amending by-law INCLUDE a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of an updated Phase One Environmental Site Assessment and Letter o
1. THAT Council RECEIVE PBD-2024-20 for information. 2. THAT Council DIRECT staff to forward PBD-2024- 20 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City's formal response to the proposed Bill 185 and the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.
THAT Council APPROVE adding Johnathan Frazier to the Anti-Racism Committee.
THAT Council receive and file for information Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6.
THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on March 19, 2024.
THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on May 14, 2024.
THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report for a 5 storey apartment building with 71 dwelling units, subject to the regulations and recommendations outlined in this report; and, THAT the amending zoning by-law include a sunset clause to require the execution of a site plan agreement on title within 3 years of the passing of the zoning by-law. THAT Council adopt pro
THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site specific Residential Apartment 5C (R5C) and Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zone to redevelop the lands with 84 back-to-back townhouse dwellings and 29 block townhouse dwellings and protect the natural heritage features, subject to the regulations outlined in this report; and, THAT the amending zoning by-law incl
Councillor Campbell left Chambers at 9:11 PM. THAT Council award Request for Tender 2024-495-19 Ferry Street Reconstruction to the lowest compliant bidder, Provincial Construction (Niagara Falls) Ltd at the bid price of $3,374,971.80 excluding HST; AND THAT Council approve a Single Source procurement with CIMA Canada Inc. in the amount of $224,120.00 excluding HST for contract administration and i
THAT Council permit a Single Source procurement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Ltd. for contract administration and inspection services for Contract No. 2024-531-20 Armoury Street Sewer Separation Phase 2 (Victoria Avenue to Lawrence Avenue) in the amount of $121,100 plus applicable taxes in accordance with Section 18 of the City’s Procurement By-Law No. 2021-04 .
THAT 1970102 Ontario Limited, owner of the property known municipally as 6683 Fallsview Boulevard, be permitted through a Licence and Encroachment Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to: continue to encroach into the Dunn Street road allowance at the location of a former loading dock where remnants currently remain; and, operate a commercial parking lot on the property for hote
THAT Council Receive the Seniors Advisory Committee Goals and Objectives report for information.
THAT Council receive this report regarding the initiation of the new Official Plan for the City of Niagara Falls and; THAT input received through the Public Meeting be considered in the preparation of the new Official Plan.
THAT Council approve the minutes of the February 6, 2024.
THAT Council award the 2024-594-23 Main Street (Chippawa) Road Reconstruction (Sodom Road to Dock Street) to the lowest compliant bidder, Baiocco Construction Corp. in the amount of $3,824,087.97 plus applicable HST. THAT Council approve a 2024 capital budget amendment for this project (Main St Chippawa Rd Reconstruction and Sewer R125-20) with the additional amount of $1,100,000.00 to be funded a
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 Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, and Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Staff Report MW-2024-05, Centre Street – Temporary Patio Pilot Study Update, be received as information; AND THAT Council support the discontinuation of the Temporary Patio Pilot Study on Centre Street between Victoria Avenue and Ellen Avenue; AND THAT Council direct staff to include considerations and opportunities to incorporate market zones, sidewalk cafes/patios, and pedestrian only stree
THAT Staff Report MW-2024-06, Single Source Standardization – Parking Pay and Display Machines Purchases be received as information; AND THAT Council approve the single source standardization for pay and display parking machines from March 1, 2024 for an initial three (3) year period with the option in favour of the City to extend the standardization for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. AN
That the speed limit on Carl Road between Montrose Road and the City’s west limit be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h; That the speed limit on Crowland Avenue between Lyons Creek Road and Netherby Road be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h; That the speed limit on Lincoln Street between Crowland Avenue and the City’s west limit be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h; and, That the speed limit on Lyons Cre
THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.3.
That the above applications be approved as requested or to a maximum of $500 per applicant.
That Council approve the minutes of the January 23, 2024 meeting as presented.
THAT Staff come back with a report at a future Council meeting.
THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of a 30-storey, mixed use building containing 456 dwelling units and 2 commercial units, subject to the regulations outlined in this Report. THAT the amending by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require the filing of a Record of Site Condition, the inclusion of various warning clauses in Site Plan / Condominium Agreem
THAT Council receive and file for information Items # 11.1 - #11.6, excluding Item #11.2.
Council approve the recommendations contained in the Planning Services Fee Study; and That Council approve an additional 3% increase in fees for 2024 to reflect the cost of living increase.
That the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium for 5500 Marineland Parkway and abutting vacant lands be draft approved, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix A; That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium as "approved" 20 days after Notice of Council’s decision has been given as required by the Planning Act , provided no appeals of the deci
THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property, a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone, in part and an Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zone, in part, to allow for the development of 44 townhouse dwelling units in 9 blocks, together with 1 detached and 2 semi-detached dwellings, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.
THAT Council receive the presentation by Mike Britton and Jason Snyder from Crime Stoppers Niagara, for information and to reach out to community partners to have Crime Stoppers added to an electronic bulletin board and to have staff come back with a report as to how our community can support this program further.
1.THAT Council of the City of Niagara Falls receive report PBD-2023-69 as information.
THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.7.
THAT Council receive the presentation made by Jackie Hall, Project Manager, Hemson Consulting, Ltd.
THAT Council defer the matter and to further set up conversations with the owner to understand the owner's intentions and to ensure that staff work with the owner to provide an understanding of the programs we have to assist in the process.
It was moved THAT the above applications be approved for the maximum allowable as per the policy ($500, $444.09, and $500).