City Council

That Council enter into an In-Camera session.

Recommendations: THAT Niagara Falls City Council receive report CLK 2022-06 for information, and THAT Niagara Falls City Council review By-law 2022-26, being a by-law to update the procedure By-law 2019-04 to permit electronica attendance and participation at open meetings of Council.

That Council approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting as presented.

That Council request a mineral resources update of the Official Plan from the Region.

That Council receive the presentation from the Niagara Region and to receive Report PBD-2022-17 for the information of Council.

That Council receive the presentation made by SLBC Inc, and also receive the Draft Asset Management Plan - Core Assets, report for information.

That Council receive the presentation regarding the City of Niagara Falls Housing Strategy attached as Appendix I. That Council endorse the Strategy and direct staff to begin its implementation through an Official Plan Amendment including consultation with the community.

That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as detailed in this report to exceed the 30 storey limit for a 35 storey hotel and 36 storey apartment and on-street dwellings on the subject lands, subject to a parking rate of 1.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit, and subject to the regulations outlined in this report. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require a Record of Site Condition and updated wind study. That the passage of the amending by-laws be conditional on the execution of a Section 37 agreement for the mixed use building on 5613, 5631-5633 Victoria Avenue to secure contributions for streetscape improvements on the abutting Victoria Avenue frontage and capital facilities contribution based on 5% of the construction value of the net floor areas above 30 storeys and the subject lands merging in title. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Section 37 agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots 139 and 141 of Plan 291, to not be in a plan of subdivision and that this by-law, to enable the lots to be merged, be placed on Council’s agenda at the same time as the amending zoning by-law. Ayes: Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori Lococo

That Council extend the curfew past 10:00 PM.

That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. That the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix A. That the notice of decision include a statement that public input has been received, considered, and has informed the decision of Council. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council’s decision has been given as required by the Planning Act , provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

That Council approved a final extension of the Council meeting to go past 10:30 PM.

That the Draft Plan of Condominium for 6353 Carlton Avenue be draft approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A; 2.That the notice of decision include a statement that public input has been received, considered, and has informed the decision of Council; 3.That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council’s decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; 4. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council; and 5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

THAT Council approve report CLK 2022-04 and By-law 2022-25 approving delegated authority to the CAO in the event that Council enters a Lame Duck period preceding or succeeding the 2022 Municipal Election.

That the 2022 Departmental Work Plans, as prepared by Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) departments be received for information.

1. That a by-law be adopted to support the use of vote tabulators in the 2022 municipal and school board election. 2. That Niagara Falls City Council approve Vote by Mail as an alternative voting option in addition to in-person voting during the 2022 municipal and school board election and adopt the corresponding by-law.

THAT Council review and approve the updated Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (400-39).

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For the information of Council.

That Council approve the ‘No Parking’ restrictions be removed from: the west side of Breadner Crescent between Parkway Drive (north intersection) and Parkway Drive (south intersection); the west side of Chipman Crescent between Sarah Street and Cattell Drive; the east side of Parkway Drive between Callan Street and Cattell Drive; and, the east side of Ussher Street between Sarah Street and Chipman Crescent. And that Council pass the amending by-law on tonight’s agenda.

1. That Council support the recommendations from Planning staff on "The Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force" as detailed in Appendix "2" of PBD-2022-10. 2. That Council forward a copy of this report to Minister Steve Clark. 3. That Staff monitor how these recommendation are implemented by the Provincial government and bring forward any necessary staffing implications to Council through the 2023 budget. and that Council reserve the right to further comment at the April 12, 2022 Council meeting when the report is brought back for discussion.

That Council receive this staff report for information purposes.

That the Public Notice Circulation area remain at 120m for applications within the Urban Area boundary and 240m outside the Urban Area boundary, the current newspaper advertising be discontinued, new public notice sign requirements for a larger sign that provides more detailed, coloured rendering of the proposed development, and that a Planning Application presence be established on the City website and social media

Should Council support the request by La Pue International Inc. to amend the Revitalization Grant Agreement to alter the phasing of construction it is recommended: that Council pass the By-law authorizing the execution of the Revitalization Grant Amendment Agreement between La Pue International Inc. and the City as attached under the By-law Section of the March 22, 2022 agenda; that the applicant be required to register on title the amending agreement; and that the Revitalization Grant Agreement and Phasing Amendment Agreement be forwarded to the Niagara Region for reconsideration of support under the extended Smart Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP).

That City Council pass the following Resolution to support the requested Ministry's Zoning Order (MZO). the City of Niagara Falls supports the requested MZO subject to the following conditions: That all lands beyond the lands bounded by Erie Avenue, Zimmerman Avenue, Bridge Street and Queen Street be subject to parking in accordance with the CB6 and CB3 zoning unless the 0.6 spaces per unit can be justified through a Parking Demand Analysis to the satisfaction of the City’s Municipal Works; That the lands be subject to site plan approval subject to the policies and by-laws of the City and the urban design policies in 3.11-3.13 in the Downtown Niagara Falls Go Station Secondary Plan; That a condition be added to deal with Section 37 Community Benefits through the site plan approval process to be used in the downtown area for improvements, features or affordable housing; That a minimum of 2 sq.m . of balcony space be provided in addition to the 2 sq.m . of indoor space and 2 sq.m. of outdoor space; That the developer submits a parking demand analysis report to justify the 0.6 spaces per dwelling unit parking ratio and that the developer be permitted to construct the podium and the first two towers of the development only. After full occupancy, the parking capacity/need will need to be reevaluated through a subsequent study to confirm if the 0.6 spaces per unit is still an acceptable parking ratio for the overall development. Both reports will require Municipal Works approval; T

That Recreation & Culture staff coordinate and deliver the Canada Day 2022 parade.

That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.

That the speed limit on Weaver Road between Niagara River Parkway and Ort Road be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h.

That Council receive and file Report MW-2022-15 regarding the Annual Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview.

That Council AUTHORIZE staff to award contract administration and site inspection contract services to GMBluePlan Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $192,529 plus applicable taxies in support of the City’s 2022 Niagara Falls Wastewater Collection System State of Good Repair Lining Program.

That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in today’s agenda to exempt Blocks 100, 103 & 104, Registered Plan 59M-484 from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.

THAT Council receive report R&C 2022-04 for information.

That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.7.

That Council receive and file for information Item #11.2 through to and including Item #11.4.

That Council Refer to Staff Item #12.1 and Item #12.2.

That Council approve the recommendations in the Ombudsman's report.

That Council provide direction to staff to coordinate any potential purchase of tickets and to also promote the event on our City website and through social media.

That Council approve resolution #5 pertaining to PBD-2022-27.

That Council: That Council direct staff to release the Convention Centre Reserve of approximately $446,500; and That Council direct staff to develop a written agreement ensuring that the Niagara Falls Convention Centre maintains their restricted asset replacement fund in accordance with their building condition assessments and fund an additional annual amount of $90,000 for five years in order to effectively repay this transfer. That direction was provided to staff regarding a Niagara District Airport Procurement process. That confidential information on Niagara Regional Broadband Networks' (NRBN) strategic plan be received by Council. That Council approve of the purchase of three (3) properties from the Ministry of Transportation, described as: Parcel 1 and 2 - located immediately west of Stanley Avenue and are municipally known as 5446 Kitchener Street. Parcel 3 is located at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Kitchener Street and is known municipally as 4873 Kitchener Street. That Council direct the Acting Director of Finance to make payment of deposits, representing ten percent (10%) of the sale price, before taxes, to the Minister of Finance, and to make payments of the balances of the sale price on closing, as follows: Parcel Sale Price ($) Deposit ($) Parcel 1 3,255,000 325,500 Parcel 2 1,665,000 166,500 Parcel 3 1,880,000 188,000 7. That Council approve a 2022 Capital Budget amendment in the amount of $6,800,000 plus applicable taxes and tax rebates and approve long te

That the by-laws be read a first, second and third time as passed.