City Council

That Council enter into an In-Camera session.

That Council approve the minutes of the February 28, 2023 meeting as presented.

THAT Council supports the deferral of the requirement to submit comments and questions by April 3, 2023 to the Aggregates Resources Act (ARA) by three (3) months until July 3, 2023 and to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Integrated Aggregate Operations Systems of such motion.

That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report to permit an 8 storey mixed-use building with a total of 77 dwelling units and 3 commercial units, subject to the regulations and recommendations outlined in this report; and, That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of a revised Functional Servicing Brief and the completion of Third-Party Modelling for sanitary services to the satisfaction of Municipal Works.

THAT the Report COMM-2023-03 be received for the information of Council.

THAT the Report F-2023-13 be received for the information of Municipal Council

That Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment of $1,500,000 for the Montrose Road, Biggar Road, Reixinger Road Reconstruction project (MS64-23) to include the completion of a dedicated local sanitary system that will provide servicing for newly identified future growth in the Southwest Niagara Falls Area. That the $1,500,000 capital budget amendment be funded by debenture financing, and development charges where permissible. That the operating budget impacts associated with the additional debenture financing be

THAT: Council receive the recommendations from Staff regarding adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 147 to implement new Employment policies and site specific conversions; Council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 147 save and except the map changes applicable to the parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Stanley Avenue and Lyons Creek Road with the municipal address: 9015 Stanley Avenue, described in Section 1 a) ii) of the Official Plan Amendment and shown on Map 1 to Amendment No, 147, to implement new Employment policies and site specific conversions and; Official Plan Amendment No. 147, as amended, be forwarded to the Region for approval, and, That Council direct Staff to take the necessary steps to implement the decision of Niagara Region related to Official Plan Amendment No. 147, and; The implementing zoning by-law amendments be forwarded to Council for adoption upon receiving Regional approval for Official Plan Amendment No. 147. Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

That Council move into a closed session at 8:16 PM, to get legal advice prior to making a decision on this matter.

That Council authorize staff to proceed with amendments to the City’s Official Plan to delegate authority to staff for approval of certain development applications and that staff consult with the development industry and the public about the proposed delegated authority; and, That staff bring a future report at a Public Meeting with draft by-laws regarding the delegation of authority back to Council for their consideration.

That Council direct staff to undertake the following actions to implement the request by La Pue International Inc. to enter into a new phased Revitalization Grant Agreement under the Historic Drummondville CIP: That the Owner satisfies all program requirements including entering into an agreement with the City of Niagara Falls. That Staff be delegated to draft an agreement with the Applicant that is in line with discussions in this report. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. That the current Revitalization Grant Agreement be rescinded and removed from title at the cost of La Pue International Inc. That the revitalization grant request be forwarded to the Niagara Region for consideration of support under the Smart Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP).

That the attached City of Niagara Falls Site Plan Guidelines document be adopted by council and staff be directed to implement; and That the authority to modify and update the City of Niagara Falls Site Plan Guidelines document be delegated to the General Manager of Planning, Building, & Development. That Council direct staff to update the Site Plan Control By-law (By-law 2011-12).

That Council approve the Recreation Committee’s recommendation to install a plaque in recognition of Jaida Lee on the grandstand at Oakes Park; and furthermore, that Council approve the funding to cover Jaida Lee's visit to Niagara Falls to throw the first pitch, including travel, accommodation expenses and attraction passes.

THAT Council APPROVE staffs recommended changes to 700.23 Water/Sewer Collection Policy as indicated in attachment 1, to take effect on January 1, 2024, and further that effective January 1, 2024 that Council REPEAL 700.28 Water/Sewer Tenant Accounts Policy, which will no longer be applicable. THAT Council APPROVE staffs recommended changes to 700.24 High Water Consumption Policy as indicated in attachment 2. THAT Council APPROVE staffs recommended changes to 700.27 Water Disconnection and Reconnection Policy as indicated in attachment 3, to take effect on January 1, 2024.

THAT Council consider approving, approving in part or denying the Fee Waiver Applications submitted from January 2023 - March 2023, listed as follows: The 44th Annual Women's Place Book Riot - in the amount of $6,154.50 for the waiving of the costs associated with the facility rental at the Gale Centre. Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association - in the amount of $630.00 for the waiving of the cost for 3 business licence fees for 3 motorized food trucks for the summer months of 2023 at Firemen's Park. Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise - Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest - in the amount of $325.00 for the waiving of the "licence to operate" fee. Niagara Irish Festival - in the amount of $1,680.00 for the waiving of the cost for 8 business licence fees for 8 motorized food trucks for the event on August 25, 2023. Heart Niagara - Cruising the Q - in the amount of $7,404.00 for the waiving of the costs associated with the closing of the streets, special events permit fees and parking fees.

In the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to do so, that the portion of the unopened road allowance between Garner Road and Heartland Forest Road, north of Chippawa Creek Road, (the "Subject Lands"), as shown in yellow on the maps attached as Schedule "A", be permanently closed and declared surplus to the City's needs. That Council accept the offer from The Regional Municipality of Niagara (the "Region") to purchase the Subject Lands described and shown on Schedule “A” to this Report, for nominal consideration on the condition that, in the event the Region cancels the project or if the Subject Lands are declared surplus to the Region's needs, the Region would re-convey the Subject Lands to the City for nominal consideration. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, are authorized to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1 and 2.

1. That this report be received and filed. 2. That the current version (version 7) of the City of Niagara Falls Distribution System Operational Plan be endorsed.

THAT Report R&C-2023-02 be received for the information of Council.

THAT Council receive report R&C 2023-03 for information.

That a recommendation be made for Council to participate in the optional online "Standard of Care, Safe Drinking Water" course, for information purposes.

That Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6.

That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.5.

That Council appoint Ann Marie Nitsopolous and John Ventresca to act as Commissioners on the Niagara District Airport Commission for the next four-year term beginning in 2023, ending in 2026.

That Council receive the attached petition regarding sidewalk snow ploughing and direct staff to report back on the feasibility of the request.

That Council defer this matter.

1) That the CAO, the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development, and the City Solicitor be provided the delegated authority to conclude the Terms of Settlement with regard to the OLT matter OLT-22-004465 as directed In Camera. 2) THAT the City of Niagara Falls repeal bylaw 98-247, being a bylaw to establish the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Improvement Board of Management (the Downtown BIA) and assume all of the assets and liabilities of the Downtown BIA; AND THAT the City of Niagara Falls continue to charge a tax levy to address any excess in the liabilities of the Downtown BIA beyond its assets until such time as that excess has been satisfied; AND 3) THAT Council directs City staff to take all step necessary to secure the assets and records of the Downtown BIA as may be recommended by the CAO of the City; AND THAT staff come back with options on reformation of the BIA after consultation with the members of the BIA and the public, within two years; AND THAT Council authorizes this direction effective immediately. 4) That the report on Surplus City Buildings be

That Council direct staff to send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation to request the Minister to visit on-site to witness traffic concerns pertaining to the pursuit of a fully functional Highway 405/QEW interchange.

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

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:47 PM.