City Council

That Council enter into an In-Camera session.

That Council approve the minutes of the January 31, 2023 Special City Council Meeting as presented.

THAT staff amend the wording on the waiver to only include the pipe and not the discharge or street water.

THAT Staff refund the City's portion of the development charges paid for the property of 4389 Beechwood Road to Mr. Lucas Bahdi, in the amount of $8,321.00, AND THAT the refund be funded from reserves.

Recommendation: That Council APPROVE the 2020 Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Draft Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recommendations: In the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to do so, that the Ferguson Street Laneway (located between 4473-4478 & 4499 Ferguson Street) hereinafter

Recommendations: That the City enter into a cost sharing agreement with the developers of Garner Place Subdivision (Plan 59M-510) to implement improvements and an expansion to the existing Stormwater Management Pond located at Garner Road and Forestview Boulevard. That the General Manager of Municipal Works be authorized to execute the cost sharing agreement on the City's behalf for the estimated amount of $270,770, the amount to be funded through the approved 2021 Stormwater Management Pond Assessment and Cleanout account (STMS51-21).

Recommendations: That Council direct staff to initiate a Vacant Building Registry and a Vacant Building Registry By-law to be in place during the fourth quarter of 2023 to encourage the repurposing of vacant building stock for residents and businesses. That Council direct staff to bring back a report at a future date outlining how the City may implement a vacant land tax to deal with idle properties.

Recommendation: That Council receive this report for information purposes.

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

That Council approve the Commercial Building and Façade Improvement Grant Application for 4578-4588 Queen Street, subject to the applicant satisfying the program requirements.

That Council approve the Commercial Façade, Landscaping and Property Improvement Grant Application for 6915 Lundy’s Lane, subject to the applicant satisfying the program requirements.

THAT Council receive and file for information.

That Council declare the 2023 Niagara I Heart Beer & Taco Festival as an event of municipal significance in the City of Niagara Falls in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from the AGCO.

That Council receive the correspondence for information.

That Council approve a 2023 Capital Budget amendment of $75,000 for software licensing, funded by the OLG Reserve.

THAT Council direct staff to come back with a report regarding the Niagara Military Museum about the possible use of a 2nd floor elevator or chair lift.

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

That Council adjourn the meeting at 6:25PM.