City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on March 19, 2024.

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on May 14, 2024.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the February 27, 2024 meeting as presented.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the March 5, 2024 meeting as presented.

THAT Council receive for information the presentation made by David Adames (CEO) and April Jeffs (Chair) from the Niagara Parks Commission.

THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report for a 5 storey apartment building with 71 dwelling units, subject to the regulations and recommendations outlined in this report; and, THAT the amending zoning by-law include a sunset clause to require the execution of a site plan agreement on title within 3 years of the passing of the zoning by-law. THAT Council adopt proposed By-law No. 2024-027 on tonight's agenda to facilitate the proposal.

THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site specific Residential Apartment 5C (R5C) and Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zone to redevelop the lands with 84 back-to-back townhouse dwellings and 29 block townhouse dwellings and protect the natural heritage features, subject to the regulations outlined in this report; and, THAT the amending zoning by-law include a sunset clause to require the execution of a site plan agreement on title or draft plan approval within 3 years of the passing of the zoning by-law.

THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property, a site-specific Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4) to allow for the development of 12 townhouse dwelling units in 4 blocks with 6 Accessory Dwelling Units subject to the regulations outlined in this report; THAT the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject to the conditions in Appendix A; 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 Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property, a site-specific Residential 5C Density (R5C) to allow for the development of 83 townhouse dwelling units in 14 blocks, amending By-law No. 2010-132 and the removal of the Holding provision on this parcel subject to the regulations outlined in this report; THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law that is on tonight’s agenda. THAT the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject to the conditions in Appendix A; 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 Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

1. THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. 2. THAT the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix A; 3. THAT the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium 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; 4. THAT Draft Plan approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the Owner/Developer and granted by Council; and; 5. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement(s) and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Condominium(s), including easements granted over City land, when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

1.THAT Council approve, approve in part or deny the Fee Waiver applications received for the March 19, 2024 submission date, listed as follows: a. Wally Friesman & Knights of Columbus - Wally's Chippawa Cruise Night in the amount of $2,750 plus HST for the waiving of the costs associated with the use of the Chippawa Lions Park - parking lot.(half days x 22 days). b. OLMC YMCA Childcare Centre - YMCA Stronger Together - in the amount of $301.76 plus HST for the waiving of 1 hour of ice rental fees and 3 hours use of the Memorial Room at the Gale Centre. c. Niagara Falls Meals on Wheels - Souper Lunch/Fundraising Soup - in the amount of $200 plus HST for the waiving of the costs associated with the room rental at the Gale Centre. d. Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter's Association - Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Annual Slo- Pitch Tournament - in the amount of $840 plus HST for the waiving of the costs associated with the baseball diamond rental for 6 fields. e. Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter's Association - Chippawa Car Show & Annual Street Dance - in the amount of $250 plus HST for the waiving of the cost of the parking lot for the full day of event. f. Birchway Niagara (Formerly Women's Place of Niagara) - Birchway Niagara Book Riot - in the amount of $9,002.10 plus HST for the use of the dry rink floor space at the Gale Centre for the duration of the event. g. Big Brothers Big Sisters - MacBain Community Centre (Upstairs meeting room) - in the amount of $8,970 plus HST, for th

THAT Council APPROVE the following amendments to By-law 2016-108:  Section 20 - Notice and Service of Notice to allow for sending notices through regular Canada Post mail and email.  Schedule “A” to be deleted and replaced with Schedule “A” attached.

For the information of Municipal Council

THAT Council receive Report MW-2024-13 regarding the Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview THAT Council be informed of the new written Commitment and Endorsement document of the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Operational Plan as attached to Report MW-2024-13.

Councillor Campbell left Chambers at 9:11 PM. THAT Council award Request for Tender 2024-495-19 Ferry Street Reconstruction to the lowest compliant bidder, Provincial Construction (Niagara Falls) Ltd at the bid price of $3,374,971.80 excluding HST; AND THAT Council approve a Single Source procurement with CIMA Canada Inc. in the amount of $224,120.00 excluding HST for contract administration and inspection services for the Ferry Street Reconstruction project in accordance with Section 18 of the City’s Procurement By-Law No. 2021-04; AND THAT Council accept the proposed funding contribution from the Victoria Centre BIA, capped at an upset limit of $300,000.00; AND THAT Council approve a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment for project R119-19 in the amount of $500,000, $200,000 funded by OCIF and $300,000 from the Victoria Centre BIA; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.

THAT Staff Report MW-2024-15, Special Event Parking Rates and Fines be received as information; AND THAT Council approve the associated parking related by-law amendments on tonight’s Council agenda and that these amendments be given a first, second, and third reading, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the by-law amendments. AND THAT Council approve and provide delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and/or their designate to modify and approve the parking rates and designating a day as “event” parking as appropriate within the minimum and maximum ranges as recommended in this report.

THAT Council RECEIVE Report No. PBD-2024-10 for information purposes. THAT Council RECONSIDER Report No. PBD-2023-41 and recommend refusal of Zoning By-law Amendment application AM-2022-017.

THAT Council permit a Single Source procurement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Ltd. for contract administration and inspection services for Contract No. 2024-531-20 Armoury Street Sewer Separation Phase 2 (Victoria Avenue to Lawrence Avenue) in the amount of $121,100 plus applicable taxes in accordance with Section 18 of the City’s Procurement By-Law No. 2021-04 .

THAT 1970102 Ontario Limited, owner of the property known municipally as 6683 Fallsview Boulevard, be permitted through a Licence and Encroachment Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to: continue to encroach into the Dunn Street road allowance at the location of a former loading dock where remnants currently remain; and, operate a commercial parking lot on the property for hotel valet uses only, with right-in access only from Fallsview Boulevard. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required Licence and Encroachment Agreement. THAT the City Solicitor be authorized to register the Licence and Encroachment Agreement, or notice thereof, on title to the applicable parcels of land in the Land Registry Office at no cost to the City.

THAT Council Receive the Seniors Advisory Committee Goals and Objectives report for information.

THAT the City of Niagara Falls declare the "2024 Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest," on June 15,2024-June 17, 2024 as "municipally significant" and "Community Festival" in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from AGCO.

THAT Niagara Falls' Council support the resolution from the Town of Lincoln regarding an Urgent Need for Increased Funding for Museums and Libraries.

THAT Council approve a Filipino Flag Raising celebration on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 for Philippines Independence Day and to illuminate the Falls in red/white and blue that same evening.

THAT Council approve a Flag-raising ceremony on Monday, June 3, 2024 as part of this year's Pride Niagara Festival, for the month of June.

THAT Council support/approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.5.

THAT Council receive Item #11.5 for information.

THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 though to Item #11.8 (excluding Item #11.5).

THAT Niagara Falls City Council request the Niagara Region Transit Commission establish a discounted Seniors fare that is competitive with others in the Golden Horseshoe and seek the endorsement of all other local area municipalities in Niagara Region.

THAT subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council deems the changes to By-law No. 2024-031 minor and exempts the requirement for further written notice.

THAT Council take no position, neither to decline or accept, in respect of the request for a moratorium or an interim control by-law at this time, due to the fact that there is a pending application before Staff.

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

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:47 PM.