City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting as presented.

THAT Council acknowledge Eve Atoms as the 2023 Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund recipient.

That the application to amend the City’s Official Plan be approved, subject to the policies outlined in this report and in Schedule 3; That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, subject to the regulations outlined in Schedule 4; That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require an Overall Servicing Strategy, an updated Land Use Compatibility Study, and an Environmental Strategy be submitted for each respective phase of development to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region; That the Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix A; That the notice of decision include a statement that public input has been received, considered, and has informed the decision of Council; That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council’s decision has been given as required by the Planning Act , provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; That 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 Subdivision Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Subdivision when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

THAT Council receive the Phase 1: Existing Conditions and Background Review for the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan attached as Appendix 1; and THAT Council direct Staff to proceed to Phase 2 of the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan Project.

1. That Council RECEIVE this report for information. 2. That Council DIRECT staff to consider and report back on the necessary by-law and licensing changes to the bed and breakfast by-law to permit owner occupied short-term rental units in residential areas of the City.

THAT Council APPOINT Mayor Jim Diodati and Councillor Pietrangelo to work with staff to provide input to staff with regards to (i) Forming a Hospice Ad-Hoc Committee or Committees, (ii) Assist staff with site selection approach.

THAT Council approve the 2023 Property Tax Rates.

THAT June 29 and September 29 be approved as the 2023 Final Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes. THAT August 31 and October 31 be approved as the 2023 Final Due Dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential Assessment Classes.

THAT Niagara Falls City Council approve a 2023 Capital Budget amendment of $165,000, funded by unallocated special purpose reserves, for the expedited replacement of the playground at F.H. Leslie Park; and further, THAT Council delegate the General Manager of Municipal Works authority to proceed with a single-source procurement for supply and install of play structure equipment from Open Space Solutions Inc. and for supply and install of turf surfacing from Toronto Artificial Grass per their respective quotations.

THAT City Council direct staff to single source contract with Hall Ironworks Inc. for the fabrication of 10 custom memorial benches; and furthermore, that Staff look at different pricing options and to report back on the butterfly fundraising options.

THAT Council grant a 1-year extension to draft plan approval of subdivision with a new lapsing date of June 19th, 2024.

THAT Council receive PBD-2023-32 for information.

THAT Council exempts the condominium description from approvals required under Section 51 and Section 51.1 of the Planning Act for lands municipally known as 7277 Wilson Crescent, as identified in Schedule 1, pursuant to Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium Act ; THAT the Certificate of Exemption, required to be issued by the City under Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium Act, be conditional on submission to the City of the final condominium plan for compliance review with the registered site plan agreement prior to registration; and THAT Council pass the by-law on tonight’s agenda.

1. THAT in the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to do so, that Part of Blocks L and M on Plan M33, hereinafter

THAT Council direct staff to retain a traffic control contractor and the Niagara Regional Police to close Clifton Hill and Murray Hill on the dates detailed in this report. THAT Council approve the additional funding required to retain the Niagara Regional Police and implement the traffic management plans to an upset limit of $115,500, to be funded by the Transportation Services operating budget. THAT Council approve and direct staff to fund any year-end unfavourable variances resulting from this additional unbudgeted cost pressure from the Tax Rate Stabilization Special Purpose Reserve.

THAT Council approve the proposed alteration and a grant in the amount of $5,000 to assist with the cost of the restoration of seven (7) pairs of wood shutters on the front (east) elevation of the Danner – Sherk House at 12549 Niagara River Parkway as it will not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in maintaining the original appearance of the house. THAT Council approve the proposed alterations and a grant in the amount of $5,000 to assist with the cost of the foundation repair and the restoration of the front verandah on the McMurray House at 5257 River Road as it will not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in the overall preservation of the house with the following conditions: The loose mortar in the foundation be brushed out and no pressure washing should be used; The repointing of the foundation is to be done with a mortar mix of 1:4:8 (Cement: Lime: Sand); A spray-on waterproof membrane, below grade, would be recommended; The restoration of the eaves and downspouts is also recommended to address water penetration problems. Prior to final approval of grant the second quotation be received by the City.

That Council approve 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 #11.6.

THAT Council grant an exemption to the City's Noise-By-law until 11:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, for the purpose of playing music for their annual event taking place at Oakes Park.

THAT Council support the resolution from the City of Welland and offer further support by circulating a copy of the Niagara Falls motion to all Niagara area municipalities, the Office of the Premier of Ontario, the Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Niagara Area MPPs and MPs, the Ontario Solicitor General, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

That Council refer the matter to staff to consider options for the Land Acknowledgement at Council Meetings and other City run events, as well as when and where the acknowledgement appears on an agenda and report back to Council.

THAT Council declare the 2023 Niagara Falls Supper Market, taking place at Fireman’s Park, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 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 the by-laws, all except By-law 2023-055, be read a first, second and third time and passed.

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:36 PM.