City Council

THAT Council approve the minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting as presented, with the exception of changing the motion of Item #7.5 as brought forth by Councillor Lococo.

THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony within the first month of June at the Rosberg Flag poles and proclaim the month of June as "Seniors Month."

THAT Council PROMOTE Senior’s month scheduled for the month of June that will feature a variety of engaging activities and events tailored to our senior communities’ interests; AND, THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony within the first week of June at the Rosberg Flag poles and PROCLAIM the month of June as "Seniors Month."

THAT Council SUPPORT the provincial programs as stated in the letter presented and promote an upcoming region-wide accessibility workshop that is being hosted on our social media channels; AND,THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony during National Accessibility Awareness month (end of May/beginning of June) and to proclaim the week of May 26, 2024 - June 1, 2024 as "National Accessibility Week."

THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property a site- specific Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) Zone to permit 72 stacked townhouse dwelling units within 4 blocks, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. THAT a future internal access connection with the adjacent property to the west be reviewed by the General Manager of Planning, Building & Development as part of the site plan control. 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 APPROVE the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone, to allow for the development of 33 townhouse dwelling units within 5 blocks, 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 enter into an In-Camera session on April 30th, 2024 and on May 14, 2024.

THAT Council RECEIVE report F-2024-01, 2022 Budget to Actual Variance (unaudited) - Tax Levy Supported Operating Fund for information. THAT Council APPROVE the recommended operating special purpose reserve consolidations (transfers) as outlined in the charts in attachment 14 - Operating Special Purpose Reserve Updates.

THAT Council APPROVE a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment to create STMS 59-24 for the Gale Centre Storm Water Design with a total budget of $60,000 (inclusive of non-recoverable HST), funded by Capital Special Purpose Reserves.

THAT Council DEFER this report F-2024-19 and to have Staff bring a report back to Council on May 28, 2024.

THAT Council extend the curfew beyond 10:00 PM to continue Council proceedings.

THAT Council defer Report L-2024-07 until the next Council meeting on May 28, 2024.

THAT Council withdraw the motion of deferral and to move the following recommendations: In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public to do so, THAT the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement respecting the concrete driveway, Quonset Hut, trailer, fence and miscellaneous materials into Swart Street with Sean Temple and Sharon Marie Temple, the owners of 3858 Garner Road. THAT the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, are authorized to execute the required Encroachment Agreement. THAT the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment Agreement on title to 3858 Garner Road and the applicable parcel for the affected portion of Swart Street in the Land Registry Office at the owners' expense.

THAT Council award Request for Tender 2024-552-21, Schisler Road and Koabel Road Bridge Rehabilitations, to the lowest compliant bidder, Rankin Construction Inc., in the amount of $1,143,574.00 + HST. THAT Council approve a 2024 capital budget amendment for the Koabel Road Bridge Rehabilitation project (BC24-21) in the amount of $65,000.00, with $63,856.00 to be funded from OCIF and $1,144.00 from the Capital Special Purpose Reserve. THAT Council approve a 2024 capital budget amendment for the Schisler Road Bridge Rehabilitation project (BC26-21) in the amount of $70,000.00, with $68,768.00 to be funded from OCIF and $1,232.00 from the Capital Special Purpose Reserve. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

THAT Council ACCEPTS the recommendation of staff that M.F. Ker Park (3420 Sinnicks Ave, Niagara Falls) is the preferred location for the new dedicated 6-court pickleball facility.

THAT Staff be directed to enter a cost sharing agreement for local road improvements along Dorchester Road and Chippawa Parkway in conjunction with the Riverfront Development. THAT Staff be directed to coordinate the design, construction, on-going operation and maintenance of the Riverfront Community pumping station with the Riverfront Developer Centennial Homes (Niagara) Inc.in accordance with Regional Policy. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary Operational and Maintenance Agreements, Development Agreements and/or Cost sharing Agreements. THAT Council approve a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment in the amount of $4,850,000, inclusive of non-recoverable HST, funded from Development Charges. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, and Councillor Wayne Campbell Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

THAT Council RECEIVE Staff Report PBD-2024-17 and direct that a copy of this report be forwarded to Walker Environmental Group for inclusion in comments on the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Walker South Landfill Phase 2.

THAT Council DEFER the report R&C-2024-05 and direct staff to bring a report to Council on May 28, 2024.

THAT Council DEFER Report L-2024-03 to come back at a future Council meeting.

THAT Council RECEIVE the Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance report for the year ended December 31, 2023.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDJCT SBEC Program Transfer Payment Agreement.

THAT Council approve/support Item #11.1 through to an including Item #11.5.

THAT Council approve/support Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.5.

THAT Council receive and file for information Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.5.

THAT Council ACCEPT the presentation made by organizer of the event and that Council SUPPORT the Festival by declaring it an event of municipal significance and promotion through the City's social networks.

THAT Council APPROVE the request to extend the noise by-law to allow live bands to play at Firemen's Park until 11:00 PM on both nights, August 23, 2024 and August 24, 2024 for the Niagara Irish Festival.

THAT Council APPROVE the composition of the Board of Directors for the Fallsview BIA as submitted.

THAT Council ACCEPT an offer to purchase part of Ferguson Laneway (located between 4473-4478 Ferguson Street and 4499 Ferguson Street), for $70,000.00, subject to entering into a formal Housing Services Rent Supplement Landlord Agreement for a term of 10 years as required by Niagara Regional Housing and the City. THAT the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, is AUTHORIZED to execute all other documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out and complete the transaction. THAT Council AUTHORIZES, in principle, the entry into a Lease Agreement with Great Lakes Entertainment Canada Ltd. over a portion of the Ontario Avenue Road Allowance, subject to the following changes directed by Council:  Phase 1 to be completed in 5 years, and Phase 2 to be completed in 3 years.  Site plan application to be submitted in 2 years.  Construction security to be returned if all conditions are met at the end of phase 2. THAT the City Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, are AUTHORIZED to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out the above-mentioned recommendation.

THAT Staff be directed to look for efficiencies in running the Council meetings via updates to the Procedural By-law and to conduct an education session to review the by-law with Council.

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

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 11:03 PM.