City Council

That Council approve the minutes of the May 10, 2022 meeting as presented.

That City of Niagara Falls' Council approve the request to proclaim the week of May 29th to June 4th, 2022 as "National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls and that the official flag and logo of the Mayor's Accessibility Committee be raised during this week at the front of City Hall; furthermore, that staff be directed to meet with the committee to discuss an appropriate place on trail to plant a tree in honour of Mr. Ian Greaves.

That Council receive the presentation from Herb Sawatzky and for staff to report back on any follow-up stemming from the Park in the City presentation and to include this information into the Climate Adaptation program.

That Council donate $5000.00 to our local Minor Hockey Association, which will be used to purchase a table for 10 people to attend and experience the Hockey Canada Foundation Gala event on Thursday, June 23, 2022; furthermore, that Council extend the challenge to encourage other Local Area Municipalities (LAMs) to consider making a donation and to further promote the event through the City's website.

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 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; and, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the three Condominium Agreements and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the three condominiums when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

That Council approve the Fee Waiver Application for: 1)Downtown Board of Management - Heart Niagara Picnic on Q - in the amount of $242.67 for the waiving of the road closure costs (staff and equipment). 2) Project Share - Tow your Weight for Project Share - in the amount of $237.09 for the waiving of the floor rental at the Gale Centre. 3) That Council acknowledge the out of budget expenditure (if approved, the fee waiver budget would be over-budget by $12,732.81) and to have Staff find a positive variance to help fund this budgetary overrun.

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 award the Fern Park Trail and Corwin Park Trail Development 2022-507-20 to the lowest compliant bidder, D&R Landscape Group Inc. for $314,606.75 + HST. That Council approve a 2022 capital budget amendment for the Fern Park Trail Development Project (P112) in the amount of $50,000, to be funded by the Parks Development Charges Reserve. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary document.

1. That Council direct the Manager of Fleet Operations and Manager of Procurement to negotiate directly with local vendors for fleet purchases described in this report; and further, 2. That until December 31, 2022, Council delegate the authority to the CAO to approve such purchases to secure the required vehicles/equipment.

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 the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.

That the existing No Parking restriction on the north side of Ascot Circle between a point 125 metres west of Sabine Drive (East Intersection) and a point 45 metres west of Sabine Drive (East Intersection) be extended easterly by 140 metres; That a No Parking restriction be established on the south side of Ascot Circle between a point 18 metres west of Secretariat Court and a point 15 metres east of Secretariat Court; and, That a No Parking restriction be established on the south side of Ascot Circle between a point 13 metres west of Sabine Drive (East Intersection) and a point 18 metres east of Sabine Drive (East Intersection).

That the onstreet bicycle lane on the west side of Drummond Road between Thorold Stone Road and Cherrywood Road be designated for cyclist use only; That the onstreet bicycle lane on the east side of Drummond Road between Gallinger Street and Cherrywood Road be designated for cyclist use only; That a No Parking restriction be established on the east side of Drummond Road between a point 40 metres south of Crawford Street and a point 21 metres north of Cherrywood Road; That No Standing restrictions be established at transit stops on both sides of Drummond Road between Sheldon Street and Cherrywood Road; and, That Council pass the amending by-law on tonight’s agenda.

That Council AUTHORIZE staff to award a professional construction services administration contract to Associated Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $346,242 plus applicable taxes in support of the construction of a redundant watermain feed for the development of the New South Niagara Hospital.

That Council grant a 1-year extension to draft plan approval of the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium ending October 22, 2023.

THAT City of Niagara Falls Council approve the attached Building Drawings Disclosure Policy, andTHAT Council receive report CLK 2022-10 for information.

That Council approve/support Item #9.1 to and including Item #9.9.

That Council refer this letter from "Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association" to staff, for further comments and feedback.

That Council receive and file for information Item #10.2 through to and including Item #10.4.

That Council refer to staff this matter regarding the Victoria Centre BIA and the request to enforce the by-law to keep the sidewalks clear.

That Council refer to staff the letter from Sullivan Mahoney, relating to AM-2021-019, 5613, 5631-5633 Victoria Avenue.

That Council direct staff to further investigate the AirBNB enforcement.

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

That Council adjourn the meeting at 6:51 PM.