City Council

THAT By-law 2023-042 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the April 18, 2023 meeting as presented.

THAT Council receive the presentation by David Stevenson, Moose Hide Campaign CEO, and to support the cause.

THAT Council extend the invitation to attend the Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza to all City Council members and to the public and to have the City support the event by promoting the festival through social media and the City's website; AND THAT Council approve an exemption to the City's Noise-By-law to all for the playing of music until 10:30 PM at Firemen's Park on Saturday, August 5, 2023 and Sunday, August 6, 2023.

THAT Council receive the presentation by Family and Children's Services (FACS) Niagara Foundation and that Council proclaim Saturday, June 10, 2023 as "Mountainview LemonAID Day" for FACS Niagara; AND THAT staff promote the event through the City's social media channels; AND FURTHERMORE THAT, Council approve the request to turn the Falls yellow on Saturday, June 10, 2023, to be arranged through the Niagara Falls Illumination Board.

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the license agreement with the Tennis Clubs of Canada that is to the satisfaction of the City's Solicitor.

That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site-specific Tourist Commercial zone to permit ten (10) stacked townhouse dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require that a Development Agreement be entered into between the applicant and the City of Niagara Falls containing all noise mitigation and warning clauses to the satisfaction of the City and Niagara Region and archaeological warning clauses to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and that all required road widening, and daylight triangles be dedicated to the City.

THAT Council approve the Fee Waiver Application for the Crazy Macaws Bike Night in the amount of $4750.00, for the waiving of the costs associated with the road closure fees, with the condition of conducting a month to month review of the permit application to allow for timeframe adjustments if necessary.

THAT the amended 2023 Schedule of Fees as per Council and otherwise, BE APPROVED.

THAT Council approve an amendment to the Winter Maintenance Policy whereby the south side of Riall Street between St. Andrew Avenue and St. Paul Avenue be removed from the 2023/2024 Sidewalk Plowing route.

THAT Council authorize staff to advertise a Request for Expression of Interest for participation in a Community Focus Group (CFG) to seek out interested persons to provide input into resident and landowner concerns regarding the proposed Uppers Quarry; AND THAT staff ensure an independent facilitator be included as part of the Community Focus Group.

That the scope of work for Contract 2023-08 for the 2023 Surface Treatment program be revised to include the following: The pulverization and surface treatment of Willoughby Drive from 200 metres south of Weinbrenner Road to Marshall Road; The pulverization and surface treatment of Carlton Avenue from 50 metres north of Dunn Street towards Corwin Crescent to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School; Urban surface treatment along North Street between Portage Road and Drummond Road. That a 2023 Capital Budget Amendment of $850,000 be approved for the 2023 Surface Treatment Program (R155-23) bringing the total budget as amended to $1,500,000, funded by Canada Community-Building Fund Reserve (CCBF). That the revised scope of the 2023 Surface Treatment program be awarded to the lowest compliant bid by Circle P Paving Inc. for the bid price of $1,356,920.00 plus an allowance of $100,000 for the additional works on Carlton Avenue. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

1. That Council approve the Community Garden Program. 2. That Council approve the Community Garden Policy. 3. That Council approve the expansion of our insurance coverage to cover these activities.

That Council approve the renaming of the Park in the City Committee to the Environmental Action Committee.

That Council appoint Sue Noble as the Drainage Superintendent for the City of Niagara Falls.

THAT Council approve the Main & Ferry proposed budget for 2023.

THAT Council proclaim May as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month."

THAT Council declare the week of May 28, 2023 - June 3, 2023 as "National Accessibility Awareness Week" and that a flag-raising ceremony be arranged for Monday, May 29, 2023, at Rosberg Park in Niagara Falls at 3:30 PM.

THAT Council approve a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to recognize the month of June as "Seniors Month." and proclaim June as "Seniors Month."

THAT Niagara Falls City Council proclaim April 25, 2023 as "Parental Alienation Awareness Day," and to coordinate a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on a date that is agreeable to both the convener and the Mayor's Office.

THAT Council approve and support the resolution from the Township of West Lincoln by sending a similar resolution from the City of Niagara Falls.

THAT Council receive the correspondence for information and to direct Planning staff to quantify the missed revenue from the development charges.

THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.2 through to and including Item #11.4.

THAT Council declare the 2023 Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest and BBQ, June 16, 17 and 18, 2023 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 memorandum for information and consider approving the amending by-law with respect to Refreshment Vehicles.

That Council approve, subject to the signing of a waiver and payment of a fee, a one day set up on Sunday May 14, 2023 of the flower truck in the parking lot of the Chippawa Arena for the sale of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables, with some proceeds going to charity. Any further sales from the truck would not be permitted on City property and would require a business licence; AND THAT the matter be

THAT Council rescind the notice of motion of which asks staff to initiate a community focus group comprised of concerned residents, City Staff, and representatives from Walker Industries to address the key issues with the quarry application to ensure transparency, input, and communication.

THAT this matter be referred to staff to look into reducing the speed limit from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour on residential streets in Niagara Falls and to bring a report back to Council showing the implications of this proposed change.

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

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 7:19 PM.