City Council

That Council enter into an In-Camera session.

That Council approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 meeting as presented.

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 Record of Site Condition, and updated engineering report and third party hydraulic modelling. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots 9 and 10 of Plan 653, 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.

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-year capital budget, utilization of risk-based prioritization, and increase of asset condition knowledge be incorporated into the 2023 Budget process; and further, 3. That Council consider additional staffing needs as part of the 2023 Budget process in support of the organizational changes to ensure accountability for City-wide asset management activities and the adoption of consistent and standardized asset management practices is executed; and further, 4. That Council authorize the award of an asset management consulting service contract to SLBC Inc. in the amount of $99,536 plus applicable taxes in support of the development of the Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets due July 01, 2024.

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

Recommendation: For the information of Council.

Recommendations: That Council approve a 2022 capital budget amendment of $75,000 funded from Capital Special Purpose Reserves to fund the purchase of two replacement fire trucks. That Council receive and file report F-2022-32

Recommendation: That Council receive this report and attachments for information.

1. That Council approve the Comprehensive Cemeteries Plan attached to this report; and further, 2. That Council consider the financial implications of the Comprehensive Cemeteries Plan as part of future budget review processes. 3. That the above recommendations be approved minus any site locations mentioned in the plan for future expansion.

1. That Council receive this report for information 2. That future planning, design, and improvements to the Welcome To Chippawa Sign Feature be

1. That Council receive for information this update on the implementation strategy for the climate change adaptation plan; and further, 2. That Council refer to the 2023 budget process considerations relating to staff complement increases necessary to support ongoing efforts to lead and deliver climate change initiatives; and further, 3. That Council authorize the CAO to exercise delegated authority to enter into partnership(s) with Local Area Municipalities, the Conservation Authority, or the Region for sharing of additional Climate Change related resources including potential staffing resources; and further, 4. That Council approve a 2023 pre-budget request in the amount of $75,000 for the purposes of engaging a consultant to assist with completion of the implementation strategy including additional public consultation, a risk and vulnerability assessment, vetting of recommendations, cost forecasting, a best-practices review, an organizational review, and report preparation.

Recommendation: That Council approve the Staff recommendation to discontinue midday (lunch-time) school crossing guard services for all locations, effective June 30, 2022.

That City Council receive R&C-2022-10, Awarding of Public Art at the Niagara Falls Exchange report.

That Council direct staff to prepare an Honourary Street Naming policy for Council’s review and consideration.

THAT Council approve the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Insurance Program from Intact Public Entities Inc.

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 northwest of Main Street.

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 side of Main Street between a point 67 metres north of Ferry Street and a point 97 metres north of Ferry Street; That a No Parking restriction be established on the east side of Main Street, on the segments that are currently unrestricted, between Lundy’s Lane/Ferry Street & North Street; That Council pass the amending by-law on tonight’s agenda.

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 staff report back to Council information pertaining to the process involved to request the lighting of City Hall to highlight initiatives and to consult with WFOL for the possible use of resources.

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

That Council support the City of Thorold's resolution to declare a state of emergency of mental health, homelessness and addiction in the City of Thorold and furthermore that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls declare a state of emergency of mental health, homelessness and addiction in the City of Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls City Council, at its June 21, 2022 meeting, adopted the motion as follows: WHEREAS According to the Province of Ontario Emergency Response Plan (2008), Canadian municipalities are free to declare state of emergencies in response to "any situation or impending situation caused b the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life or property"; WHEREAS 11/12 of Niagara-area municipalities have requested that the Niagara Region declare a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness and addiction, the Niagara Falls Council previously unanimously supported a motion requesting the Niagara Region declare a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness and addiction; WHEREAS Approximately 665 residents, including 121 children in Niagara, were counted as homeless (March 2021); WHEREAS Niagara EMS reported 1001 suspected opiod overdoses (2021) and 210 suspected opiod overdoses already this year (April 2022); and WHEREAS Niagara's suicide rate of 9.8 deaths per 100,000 is higher than the provincial average of 7.7 deaths per 1,000,000 in Ontario (Stats Can.) NOW THEREFORE BE IT

That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and including item #11.5 and that Council receive and file for information Item #11.7 through to and including Item #11.8.

That Council refer to staff the matter requesting the City of Niagara Falls to amend the Fallsview BIA agreement.

That Council refer to staff the matter pertaining to the request for a street name change of Marineland Parkway.

That Council refer to staff the matter pertaining to the City implementing the Provincial Kick-Style Pilot Project that allows municipalities to choose where and how e-scooters may be used. Furthermore, that the report include details around liability, enforcement, licensing, education and safety issues.

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 Council of the City of Niagara Falls approves the request by the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games for free trips on Niagara Falls Transit services to participants and volunteers who can present their accreditation at the time of boarding between the dates of August 3 to August 24, 2022.

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 provide direction to staff to report back on the City's insurance coverage; furthermore that direction was given to staff to report back on 3 specific properties for future consideration regarding cemetery use.

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

That Council adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM.