City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on September 12, 2023 and on September 19, 2023 and October 18, 2023.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the August 15, 2023 meeting as presented.

1. THAT Council approve the draft Economic Development Strategy Five Year Plan.

1. THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property, a site-specific Residential Apartment 5A Density (R5A) Zone to allow the conversion of an existing mixed-use building to an apartment dwelling containing 7 units, subject to the regulations outlined in this report, 2. THAT the amending Zoning By-law include a Holding (H) provision to require a Development Agreement be entered into between the applicant and the City containing noise warning clauses to the satisfaction of the City and the Niagara Region, 3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Agreement to the Satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, 4. THAT the City Solicitor be authorized to register the Development Agreement on title to 5504 Lewis Avenue in the Land Registry Office at Mr. Jingfang Wang's expense.

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.

THAT City of Niagara Falls Council approves the Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plan (Adaptation Plan); and further, THAT City of Niagara Falls Council directs staff to proceed with the implementation plan initiatives as outlined in this report; and further, THAT City of Niagara Falls Council direct staff seek funding support through applicable federal and provincial opportunities as they arise, including the Natural Resources Canada Climate Change Adaptation Program, to create a Climate Change Coordinator contract position to lead the implementation of the Adaptation Plan and climate change-related initiatives.

THAT Council receive this report regarding the initiation of a review of the Incentive Programs for the City’s Community Improvement Plans. THAT Council authorize staff to consult key stakeholders through the incentives review process. THAT Council direct Staff to delegate the approval authority for simple grant CIP applications to Staff as discussed in this report.

THAT Council receive this report for information.

THAT Council receive the Quarter 2 Development and Housing Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City for the second quarter of 2023. THAT Council direct staff to forward the housing information to the Province as required. THAT Council direct staff to investigate solutions to our City's current rodent issues.

THAT Council RECEIVE report F-2023-28, 2022 (unaudited) Water/Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual Variance report for information.

THAT Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to Item #10.4.

THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 though to and including Item #11.6.

THAT Niagara Falls Council grant the Niagara Falls Curling Club relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment from 11:00 AM until 12:30 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023, Friday, October 20, 2023 and Saturday, October 21, 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 staff be DIRECTED to amend By-law No. 2017-101 - Fireworks By-law; to include Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year. THAT staff INCLUDE amendments to sections 5.4 and 6.1; AND THAT staff REVIEW similar by-laws from other municipalities.

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

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM.