City Council

That Council enter into an In-Camera session.

That Council approve the minutes of the March 22, 2022 meeting as presented.

That Council support the request to proclaim Sunday, June 12, 2022 as "Mountainview LemonAID Day" and to support and promote this initiative through the City's social media channels; furthermore that staff send the request to the Niagara Falls Illumination Board to light the Falls yellow.

That the cannabis growing facilities be subject to a 350 metre separation setback from sensitive land uses.

That the cannabis growing facilities be subject to a 500 metre separation setback from sensitive land uses.

That Council permit cannabis cultivation and production in the General Industrial, Heavy Industrial; Yard Storage, Heavy Manufacturing District (Crowland); and Industrial (Willoughby) zones.

That Council oppose a Zoning By-law amendment for cannabis cultivation and production in the Prestige Industrial, Light Industrial and Development Holding zones.

That Council accept the growing of Cannabis in indoor agriculture zones with a site plan to include the 500 metre setback and would require a zoning by-law amendment.

That Council not allow the outdoor growing of Cannabis in agricultural zones.

That Council enter into an In-Camera session at 7:06 PM to obtain legal advice.

That Council: Zoning: Permit cannabis cultivation and production in the Industrial and Yard Storage Zones within the City limits (For greater clarity 79-200, Crowland, Willoghby) except for prestige and the light industrial zones, and Development Holding zones. Subject to the following regulations: Be wholly enclosed in a building (that is not a residence) with appropriate air filtration, Have no outdoor cultivation, Be 500 metre from sensitive land uses (excluding houses on the same property), Not have outdoor storage, and Not emit any cannabis odour outside of a building. And to accept the rest of the by-law as presented; Official Plan: To permit cannabis cultivation and production in the Industrial designations within the City Limits subject to the following policies: Be in accordance with Federal Cannabis Regulations, Be indoors with appropriate infiltration and ensure no emissions of odour, Be subject to site plan control (this process may require air quality, lighting plants, etc. to mitigate nuisance), Be 500 metre from sensitive land uses, and Prohibit outdoor cultivation. And to accept the rest of the by-law as presented. Site Plan Have all Cannabis Growing Facilities (cultivation and production) subject to the site plan control process.

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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as detailed in Report PBD-2022-23 to permit the existing office building and to permit a portion of the required parking for four hotels to locate on the subject lands, subject to the regulations outlined in this report and Appendix 1. Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori Lococo

That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the lands a site specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone to permit the development of 8 on-street and 22 block townhouse dwellings, 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 Site Condition. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report to amend By-law No. 2016-53 (Wyndham Garden Hotel).

That Council proclaim Tuesday, April 12, 2022, a special day of Rebbe's birth, the leader of the Jewish people, a day of virtue for the entire Jewish people.

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 closure costs. Crazy Macaws Bike Night (Downtown Board of Management) in the amount of $9,145.26 to waive the fees associated with the road closure costs. Chippawa Volunteer Slo Pitch Tournament & SPN Arena Floor Use in the amount of $7,121.40 for the waiving of the diamond fees (May 27-29 weekend) and for the Chippawa Arena floor use for the 4 SPN tournament events.

That Council approve the reinstatement of the property tax penalty and interest rate at 1.25% per month, effective May 1, 2022.

That City Council designate through municipal by-law new bicycle lanes on each side of Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and Oldfield Road; and, That a No Stopping restriction be established on both sides of Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and a point 95 metres south of McLeod Road; That No Standing restrictions be established at all transit stops between Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and Oldfield Road; and that, That parking restrictions be established for the remainder of Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and Oldfield Road. That Staff report back on the possibility of a truck route off of QEW @ Lyon's Creek Road with the installation of a 4 way stop at Jubilee and Dorchester Road and speed limit reductions along Dorchester Road south of McLeod.

That Staff report back on the possibility of a truck route, traffic calming measures and speed limit reductions along Drummond Road.

That Report MW-2022-21 (Hendershot Boulevard - Parking Control Review) be

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, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; and That a modified 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 Council receive the Development and Housing Monitor Report that reviews the status of development and growth management activity in the City for the year 2021.

1.That Council endorse the proposed measures contained within report PBD-2022-29 to implement the Streamline Development Approval Funding; 2.That Council approve any costs incurred beyond the initial $500,000 Provincial advance from the Province be funded Capital Special Purpose Reserves until the final Provincial installment payment of up to $500,000 is received; 3. That Council approve a 2022 Capital Budget amendment, as outlined in Appendix 3, to include this project valued at $1,000,000 funded by the Streamlined Development Approval funding; 4. That $85,000 for estimated annual licensing, support and maintenance costs be

That Council receive report F-2022-17 for information

That Council approve the draft trust funds financial statements for the year ended, December 31, 2019, the 2019 draft post-audit letter and the 2019 draft management letter; and The Council receive the trust funds 2019 Independence Letter and 2019 Pre-Audit Letter.

That Council approve a 2022 capital budget amendment in the amount of $750,000, contingent on a grant approval, for the Stamford Relocation/Renovation project to be funded by the Library Property Reserve contingent on a grant approval; and That Council approve an additional 2022 capital budget amendment in the amount of $300,000 for the Stamford Relocation/Renovation project to be funded by a portion of the 2020 Library operating surplus committed in the Library Property Reserve.

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Minster of Government and Consumer Services licence agreements for the development of public trails within Hydro One Networks Inc. corridors.

That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in today’s agenda to exempt Blocks 59 & 70, Registered Plan 59M-491 from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.

That Council approve the request to proclaim Thursday, May 12 2022 as "Moose Hide Campaign Day."

That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to Item #10.10 and approve/support Item #10.12.

That Council defer Item #11.12 to discuss in further detail at the next Council meeting on May 10, 2022.

That Staff bring back a report to Council on May 31st, 2022 to include the implementation of our In-Camera procedure and have it reflected and updated in the City's Code of Conduct.

That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.11.

That Council submit appointment nominee recommendations of Councillor Dabrowski and Regional Councillor Barbara Greenwood, as transitional Board Members to the Regional Transit Commission Board that will be taking the place of the soon to be dissolved Linking Niagara Transit Committee.

That a suspension of remuneration paid to Councillor Ioannoni in respect of her services as a Member of Council be withheld for 90 days, as recommended by the Integrity Commissioner.

That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act on behalf of the City to execute the Assignment of Lease of the Centre Court Cafe at the MacBain Community Centre from 1939099 Ontario Ltd. to 11th Hour Foods Inc.; that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to prepare, review and execute whatever documents are required to complete this assignment.

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

THAT Niagara Falls City Council waive the Notice of Motion Requirements of the Procedural By-law.

That staff investigate starting a program that would encourage individual residents to go on their own or with their friends or family to clean-up places where they see a need; the program could include: An online sign-up form Proper insurance coverage on our property while they’re doing the clean up A place to pick up & drop off supplies like garbage bags, gloves and pickers  The City of Hamilton has a similar program “Team up to Clean up Hamilton”

That Council adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.