City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the July 11, 2023 meeting as presented.

THAT By-law 2023-078 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the property to a site-specific

THAT Council deny the request from Staff to amend the Official Plan to convert two industrial designated sites into residential.

THAT Council bring forward Item #15 on the agenda to be discussed prior to the start of Item #8 (Reports).

THAT the Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance report for the year ended December 31, 2022 BE RECEIVED .

THAT Council receive the report for information and approve the recommended transfers to/from reserves/reserve funds per Attachment 1; THAT Council approve the closure of the projects listed in Attachment 1 and release any associated funding commitments; THAT Council approve the Wet Weather Management Program Funding Adjustments as outlined in Attachment 2 to align the City’s approved capital budgets with Regional Program approvals; THAT Council approve the recommended funding swaps, budget amendments and budget adjustments proposed in Attachment 3.

THAT Council receive this report and attachment for information.

THAT Council APPROVE the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed.

THAT subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act , Council pass a resolution to deem the change to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to be minor in nature and that no further notice is necessary; and, THAT Council approve the change to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report and pass the implementing zoning by-law on Council’s agenda this afternoon.

THAT subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council pass a resolution to deem the revision to the Zoning By-law amendment application to be minor in nature and that no further notice is necessary; and, THAT Council approve the revision to the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report.

THAT Council RECEIVE report F-2023-16, 2021 (unaudited) Budget to Actual Variance Report - Tax Levy Supported Operating Fund for information.

THAT Council approve the removal of the property known municipally as 6270 Dunn Street from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties.

THAT Council approve the conversion of the existing two-hour paid parking zones to two-hour free time limited parking on the following roadways:  Victoria Avenue from Simcoe Street to Bridge Street;  Simcoe Street, east of Victoria Avenue; and,  Morrison Street, east of Victoria Avenue.

1. THAT Council approve an extension of the Canadian Corp of Commissionaires current contract from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 under the same terms and conditions as previously approved. 2. THAT Council approve a single source procurement in accordance with By-Law No. 2021-04, Section 18 Single and Sole Purchases with the Canadian Corp of Commissionaires for the provision of Parking Control Officers. 3. THAT Council provide delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Municipal Works to negotiate new terms and conditions and execute a new contract with the Canadian Corp of Commissionaires for a term of five (5) years from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028 with an option to renew the contract for five (5) additional one (1) year terms.

THAT Council approve the establishment of Community Safety Zones at each of the locations outlined below: Dorchester Road between a point 45 metres south of McLeod Road and a point 80 metres north of Lundy's Lane; Dorchester Road between a point 130 metres south of Thorold Stone Road and a point 20 metres north of Wilinger Street; Dunn Street between a point 10 metres west of Dorchester Road & a point 22 metres east of Drummond Road; Drummond Road between a point 58 metres south of Lundy's Lane & a point 19 metres south of Prospect Street; Valley Way between Houck Drive & a point 44 metres west of Fourth Avenue; Morrison Street between a point 20 metres east of Portage Road & a point 78 metres west of 6th Avenue; O'Neil Street between Dorchester Road & a point 50 metres west of Portage Road; and Kalar Road between a point 28 metres north of Thorold Stone Road & a point 272 metres south of Mount Carmel Boulevard.

That Council approve the proposed exterior alterations to the VIA Station as they will not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in the continued use and further preservation of the building. That Council approve the proposed exterior alterations to the former Carnegie Library building as they will not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in the continued use and further preservation of the building .

THAT Council approve the following 2023 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees: David Cuviello, Athlete, Soccer Paul Delano, Athlete, Soccer John Folino, Athlete, Soccer Mike Folino, Athlete, Soccer John Gallo, Athlete, Soccer Donald Gignac, Athlete, Boxing Brian King, Athlete, Soccer Vince Lepiane, Athlete, Soccer Sonny Pascuzzi, Builder, Boxing Vito Scaringi Sr., Builder Baseball and Hockey Andrea Vescio Sherry, Athlete, Soccer Niagara Falls Collegiate and Vocational Institute 1972 Football Team

THAT Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6.

THAT Council approve the request to proclaim September 18-24, 2023 as "Rail Safety Week."

THAT Council refer this report PDS 22-2023 - Proposed Provincial Planning Statement - Natural Heritage Polices to staff and to have staff report back on the proposed provincial planning statement.

THAT Council receive and file for information Items #11.1, #11.2, #11.4 and #11.5.

THAT Council receive and file for information.

THAT Council receive and file for information. Item #11.8 and #11.9.

THAT Council receive and file for information and that staff be directed to come back to Council with further information to provide clarity on a few questions raised.

THAT Council declare the Night of Art an Event of Municipal Significance to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario and THAT Council grant an exemption to the City’s Noise By-law for the playing of music until 11:59pm on September 21, 2023 for the Night of Art Event taking place at the Niagara Falls Exchange and Museum properties.

THAT Niagara Falls City Council grants the Niagara Artist Centre relief to the City’s Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

THAT Niagara Falls City Council grants the Niagara Artist Centre relief to the City’s Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:59PM on Friday, August 18, 2023.

THAT Council approve waiving the by-law to allow for the food truck at the 50th Anniversary event, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

THAT Council receive for information and refer the matter to staff.

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

THAT Council enter into a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

THAT subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council deems the change in the zoning by-law minor and exempts the requirement for further written notice.

THAT Council accept an offer to purchase Part of Cook's Mills Road, being Parts 2 & 4, Plan 59R-17616, for $3,900.00 plus HST; and THAT Council accept an offer to purchase Part of Cook's Mills Road, being Parts 3 & 5, Plan 59R-17616, for $4,300.00 plus HST.

(a)THAT the City of Niagara Falls supports the concept of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to combat poverty, income inequality, and economic insecurity within our community; and supports the continuing advocacy of the Basic Income Hamilton Working Group (under the auspices of the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction) to share research and unique experiences of local residents who participated in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot project; (b)THAT the City of Niagara Falls calls upon the provincial and federal governments to collaborate to research a national Guaranteed Livable Basic Income program; (c)THAT Niagara Falls City Council directs the Office of the Mayor to write a letter to the Prime Minister, local Members of Parliament and the Senate, the Premier of Ontario, local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, calling on these orders of government to work collaboratively towards researching a National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to eradicate poverty and homelessness, and ensure everyone has sufficient income to meet their basic needs; and (d)THAT the City of Niagara Falls encourages other municipalities across the province and the country to join in advocating for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income as a key policy tool in the fight against poverty and inequality and to this end, Hamilton City Council will advocate through its representatives at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Municipalities for Guaranteed Livable

THAT the motion brought forth by Councillor Patel in regards to the current Fireworks By-law be accepted and brought forth at the next Council meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 for discussion.

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

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 5:59 PM.