City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on August 15, 2023.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the June 20, 2023 meeting as presented.

THAT Council approve Joe Mrozek's mileage claims from 2016 through to and including 2021 for a total of $1,016.54.

THAT Council receive the report and presentation made by Sean-Michael Stephen, of Watson & Associates Economists, Ltd.

THAT Report F2023-20 - 2024 Budget Timetable and Preliminary Budget Projection be RECEIVED for information THAT staff be given guidance for year 2024 for an operating levy not to exceed 3.5%. THAT staff prepare for Council, budget options ranging from a 2.5% to 3.5% increase during the 2024 budget process. THAT staff be given budget guidance for year 2024 for a capital levy increase of 1.5% (as requested in report F-2023-07). THAT the Mayor call a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 for the 2024 Capital and 2024 Parking Budget presentations.

THAT Council deny the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report for a 5 storey apartment building with 74 dwelling units.

THAT Council defer this application until the next Council meeting on August 15, 2023 to include comments from the Region.

THAT Council deny the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report, to permit the use of a detached dwelling as a Vacation Rental Unit.

THAT Staff Report CS-2023-01 Cooperative Procurement – Kinetic GPO be received as information; AND THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to execute a membership agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with Kinetic GPO for group purchasing opportunities as applicable.

THAT Council APPROVE a contribution of $30,000,000 to Niagara Health representing the City of Niagara Falls local share commitment with terms and payment timelines to be negotiated by the CAO and Treasurer. THAT Council DEFER to the 2024 Tax Supported Operating Budget a decision with regards to the approved option for the funding of the payment.

THAT Council receive Report F-2023-19 for information.

THAT Council approve the draft trust funds financial statements for the year ended, December 31, 2022, the 2022 draft post-audit letter and the 2022 draft management letter.

THAT Council authorize Staff to enter into a cost-sharing agreement consisting of $100,000 from Sport Niagara representing the Canada Summer Games Host Society, $100,000 from the Greater Niagara Baseball Association, and $250,000 from the City of Niagara Falls towards the development of baseball practice facilities at W.L. Houck Park; and further, THAT Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment of $450,000 for the W.L. Houck Park Practice Facilities Legacy Project with the City's contribution of $250,000 be funded from the OLG reserve and the remaining $200,000 to be funded from Sport Niagara ($100,000) and the Greater Niagara Baseball Association ($100,000); and further, THAT any operating impacts associated with seasonal maintenance, scheduling, and user fees be

THAT the scope of work for Contract 2023-13 for the 2023 Road Resurfacing program be revised to include the repair and resurfacing of Sarah Street from Rapelje Street to the East limit including the adjacent Sarah Street parking for Riverview Park. THAT the revised scope of work be added to the contract for Brennan Paving - Niagara through Change Work Order utilizing unit prices included in the awarded contract. The estimated amount for the CWO will be approximately $315,000. There is currently additional approved funding for construction work under this program of approximately $415,720 based on the awarded contract amount.

THAT Council receive this report regarding initiation of background work for the secondary plan processes for the Northwest Secondary Plan Area and the Garner West Secondary Plan Area; and THAT Council authorize staff to advertise a Request for Expression of Interest to seek out interested persons to participate on separate Community Focus Groups to provide regular input over the course of the Secondary Planning exercises.

THAT Council receive PBD-2023-44 for information regarding the protection and enhancement of trees, wooded areas and tree canopy in the City of Niagara Falls; THAT the future Urban Forest Management Plan include GIS tools to assist in the identification of the City’s tree canopy and that this be funded through the approved capital budget for this project; THAT the future Urban Forest Management Plan and corresponding policy be prepared in consultation with the Environmental Action Committee; and THAT staff prepare a formal tree compensation and tree planting/saving policy and procedural guideline for developments as detailed in report PBD-2023-44 and that it be presented back to Council in early fall. THAT Council authorize staff to bring back modifications to the City's Zoning By-law to set a standard for trees in parking lots, revised landscape strip provisions and other tree planting requirements.

It is recommended that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada be advised that the City of Niagara Falls does not concur with the construction of a 40m (~147’) tall, monopole style telecommunication tower with a fenced in compound on the lands known as 8800 McLeod Road.

1. In the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to do so, that portions of Weinbrenner Road and Edgeworth Road, hereinafter

THAT Council accept the Petition for Drainage Works by Owners – Form 1, received from Mr. David White of 5981 Willow Road on June 6, 2023. THAT the Drainage Superintendent notify the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs of the Petition for Drainage Works by Owners – Form 1, received from Mr. David White of 5981 Willow Road on June 6, 2023 and the City’s intention to accept it. THAT the Drainage Superintendent report back to Council at a future meeting to recommend next steps.

THAT the Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program (WRAP) be updated to clarify eligibility requirements, streamline the application process, meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, and reduce risk to the City.

THAT Council approve the proposed alteration and a grant in the amount of $1,412.00 to assist with the cost of the restoration of two columns supporting the verandah on the Spence-Sherriff house at 5993 Barker Street as it will not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in maintaining the appearance of the house that has been achieved overtime.

THAT Council defer this report, MW-2023-19, Residential Drainage Assistance Program, until the 2024 budget process.

THAT Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.3.

THAT Council request that the sample resolution be sent to staff for opinion to determine if the motion can be supported.

THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.2, #11.3 and #11.4.

THAT Council receive the budget request for information until the Fallsview BIA passes a budget at a meeting of their board.

1) THAT Council direct Staff to implement an executive evaluation process and compensation recommendations; and; 2) THAT Council accepts an offer to purchase Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 3, Concession 3, Willoughby being Part of Morningstar Road, for $30,000.00 plus H.S.T., subject to adjustments, if necessary and THAT the City Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, is authorized to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out the recommendation and complete the transaction, and furthermore, 3) THAT Council give the CAO the authority to place an offer for a proposed acquisition of land conditional on Council's final approval on a date to be arranged.

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

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 8:18 PM.