City Council

That Council enter into an In-Camera session.

That Council approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting as presented. Ayes: Councillor Wayne Campbell and Councillor Victor Pietrangelo

That Council receive the presentation by Karen Stearne of Heart Niagara for information.

That Council receive the presentation by Jennifer Gauthier from Women's Place of South Niagara, for information.

That Council receive the presentation by Elisabeth Zimmermann from YWCA, for information.

That Council receive the presentation by Pam Sharp, of Project Share, for information.

That a one-time $200,000 payment to One Foundation (Niagara Health) to be used to purchase an MRI machine and to be funded fully from OLG Reserve Funds BE APPROVED and further that this amount be considered as part of the overall contribution to the Niagara Falls South Niagara Hospital.

That 2023 funding levels and classifications for Boards and Commissions, Fee for Service, Grants and Honorariums as presented on attachment 1 totaling $7,485,461 of which $6,917,369 will be funded by the tax levy, representing a decrease in tax levy funding of $126,118 from prior year BE

That Honorariums be paid at a rate $75 per event, rather than an annual allowance of $1,500 BE APPROVED. That staff be directed to report back during 2023 on a detailed framework for establishing a skill based independent Committee for Social and Health funding grants, with an open and transparent grant application process and terms of reference BE APPROVED. That the transition funding to the new system of social services and health funding grants process BE APPROVED. The transition funding will be set at two (2) years of funding to the existing social services agencies. The annual funding for the agencies' grants totaling $389,083 per year for 2023 and 2024 are as follows:  Pathstone Foundation totaling $20,000  Project Share totaling $298,400  Women's Place totaling $19,350  YWCA totaling $51,333

That $350,000 of OLG reserve funding dedicated to Social Service and Health grant funding effective January 1, 2023 BE APPROVED.

That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the subject lands to two (2) site specific R1E Zones as detailed in the report.

That Council move forward to Item #9.6 under the Consent Agenda to accommodate residents in Chambers.

In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public to do so, that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Burland Investments Limited, the owner of 4943 Clifton Hill, with respect to the proposed Pirate Ship Exterior Facade element, as outlined in this report. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the required Encroachment Agreement. That the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment Agreement on title to 4943 Clifton Hill and the applicable portion of Clifton Hill, in the Land Registry Office at the Owner's expense.

That the City of Niagara Falls amend the final payment terms of the Fallsview BIA's Convention Centre payment to allow the BIA to defer the payment of the remaining amount until an updated building assessment and financial review is completed by the BIA and the City which is anticipated to be completed before December 31, 2024.

It is recommended that Official Plan No. 149 be adopted and approved.

Recommendations: Council receive this report regarding the initiation of the secondary plan process for the Grassy Brook area. Council authorize staff to develop a Terms of Reference and advertise a Request for Expression of Interest for participation in a Community Focus Group to seek out interested persons to participate and provide regular input over the course of the development of the Secondary Plan.

That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O., Council considers passing the resolution to deem the changes requested by 2670279 Ontario Inc. to the condition of approval for the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium at 6400 & 6420 Kalar Road to be minor and determine that no further notice is required; That the modified Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject to the modified condition in Appendix A; That 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; and, 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 adopt the Honorary Street Naming policy for the City of Niagara Falls. That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary by-law to establish an Honourary Street Naming policy and consider a renewable element to the policy. That the Manager of Policy or their designate shall be responsible for the administration of the Honourary Street Naming Policy and develop forms related thereto.

That Niagara Falls City Council receive this post election accessibility report as information.

That Council receive the report for information purposes.

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

That the 2023 Interim Tax Levy calculation and by-law providing for the 2023 Interim Tax Levy BE APPROVED.

For the information of City Council.

THAT Council approve/support Item# 10.1 through to and including Item#10.4.

THAT Council receive and file for information Item# 11.1 through to and including Item #11.13

That Council receive for information of Council and that the correspondence be forwarded to the Niagara Region Transit (NRT).

That Council approve the Victoria Centre BIA Board of Directors, as listed, for the 2022-2026 term.

That Council appoint the following residents to the Niagara Falls Library Board for the 2023-2026 term as recommended by the Interview Panel:  Anne Andres-Jones  John Anstruther  Barbara Ness  Kathy Tsiantoulas  Tim Tredwell  Sabrina Mongrain  Jacqueline Roddy

That Council approve the Downtown BIA's Slate of Officers, as listed, for the 2023-2026 term.

That Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorse Councillor Lori Lococo to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in January 2023 and ending June 2023); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Lori Lococo attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council deems the change in the conditions of approval of the plan of condominium minor and exempts the requirement for circulating a written notice.

THAT Council approve the sale of land within the Montrose Business Park being parts 11& 15 on reference plan 59R-160328, at the price of $255,000.00 and within the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; That Council give direction to staff with respect to a current legal proceeding at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

That Council support the initiative through "AMD for Hope" which collects medical and other supplies to the Ukraine and for the CAO to use discretion to solicit for staff volunteers to assist with support efforts (sorting, packing, parking assistance...).

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

That Council adjourn the meeting at 8:18 PM.