City Council

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the April 30, 2024 meeting as presented.

THAT Council APPROVE the Niagara Falls Music City Strategy and that Staff be directed to report back semi-annually to review the Music City Strategy.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation made by Sheila DeLuca and Terry Thomson from the Recreation Committee and to PROMOTE the Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 through the City's social media channels.

That Council APPROVE the City's Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets prepared in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17; That Council DIRECT Staff to make the Plan publicly available on the City's website before the July 01, 2024 deadline; That Council DIRECT Staff to submitthe Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing before the July 01, 2024 deadline; and, That Council DIRECT Staff to incorporate recommendations of the Asset Management Plan including the financing strategy, development of a 10-year capital budget, utilization of risk-based prioritization, and increase of asset condition knowledge into the 2025 Budget process.

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera meeting at 6:25 PM.

THAT Council DEFER the consideration of Report No. PBD-2024-019 until more fulsome information about the proposal, requested by staff, has been received.

THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of 255 townhouse dwellings and up to 46 Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), subject to the regulations and modifications outlined in this Report. THAT the amending by-law INCLUDE a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of an updated Phase One Environmental Site Assessment and Letter of Reliance, and an updated Noise Impact Assessment. THAT the Draft Plan of Subdivision be APPROVED , subject to the conditions contained in Appendix A. THAT the Mayor or designate be AUTHORIZED to sign the Draft Plan of Subdivision 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 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. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the Subdivision Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Subdivision when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

THAT Council extend the curfew of the Council meeting beyond 10:00 PM.

THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of 68 stacked townhouse dwellings and 4 commercial units, subject to the regulations detailed in this Report. THAT the amending by-law INCLUDE a Holding (H) provision to require the completion of an updated Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (and any subsequent assessments), the filing of a Record of Site Condition, the inclusion of warning clauses with respect to noise and archaeological resources, and the implementation of various noise mitigation measures through any future Site Plan and/or Condominium Agreements. THAT the amending by-law INCLUDE a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement or the receipt of Draft Plan of Condominium approval within three years of the amending by-law coming into effect, with the possibility of a one-year extension at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development.

THAT Council DIRECT that no further public meeting under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27 is necessary with respect to the Development Charges Background Study dated March 28, 2024, as amended (the “Study”) or the proposed Development Charge By-laws after having considered the submissions received at the public meeting held on April 30, 2024 in connection with the Study and taking into consideration any changes made to the proposed Development Charge By-laws following the said public meeting; THAT Council APPROVE the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated growth and development as contemplated in the Study including any capital costs, which will be met by updating the capital budget and forecast for the City of Niagara Falls, where appropriate, through the City’s normal capital budget process; THAT Council ADOPT the growth-related capital program, as outlined in the Study as amended, which signifies Council’s intention to ensure that the increase in services attributed to growth, as contained in the Study forecast, may be revised from time to time at Council’s discretion; THAT Council DIRECT that the future excess capacity identified in the Study shall be paid for by the development charges contemplated in said Study, or other similar charges; THAT Council APPROVE the Study (as amended) and proposed rate structure in the By-laws included in tonight’s agenda; THAT Council CONSIDER passing the 2024 Development Charges

THAT Council APPROVE a capital budget amendment in the amount of $1,900,000 funded by Development Charge and Capital Reserves. THAT staff be DIRECTED to proceed with tendering and construction of the NS&T Trail in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Purchasing By-law.

THAT Council RECEIVE the Quarter 1 Development and Housing Status Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City of Niagara Falls for the first quarter of 2024. THAT Council DIRECT staff to forward the housing information to the Province as required.

1. THAT Council RECEIVE PBD-2024-20 for information. 2. THAT Council DIRECT staff to forward PBD-2024- 20 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City's formal response to the proposed Bill 185 and the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the revised license agreement with the Tennis Clubs of Canada to permit year-round indoor tennis and pickleball for one year at John N. Allan Park. THAT staff REPORT to council in November on June 1 - September 30th court utilization at the indoor dome and at the city's outdoor courts. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, and Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo and Councillor Mona Patel

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

THAT Council APPROVE the speed control plan consisting of four (4) speed cushions on Alpine Drive between Paddock Trail Drive and Yvette Crescent, and THAT Council APPROVE a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment to create project TSP 65-24 for the construction of the speed cushions on Alpine Drive with a total budget of $22,000 (inclusive of non-recoverable HST), to be funded by a capital budget transfer of unused funds via Capital Special Purpose Reserves from TSP 54-22 Traffic Calming Projects – Various Locations.

That Council PERMIT a Single Source procurement with Toromont CAT in the amount of $213,000 excluding HST for the purchase of a used 2023 Backhoe Loader and attachments in accordance with Section 18 of the City's Procurement By-Law No. 2021-04; and, That Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary contract documents.

THAT Council APPROVE the Traffic Signal Rebuild Reimbursement Agreement with The Regional Municipality of Niagara and that the General Manager of Municipal Works be delegated authority by Council to execute all necessary agreements.

That Council APPROVE the reopening of Ontario Avenue at Hiram Street, as a Pilot Study, by removing the concrete planters, chains, and traffic signs on the northeast approach of the intersection for the summer season; That Council APPROVE the intersection of Ontario Avenue and Hiram Street be converted to all-way stop controls; That Council DIRECT staff to observe and monitor traffic volumes, travel patterns, and collision occurrences / safety concerns in the neighbourhood during the summer months and report back to council with the findings and recommendations of the Pilot Study; and THAT any previous d ecision to stop up and close a portion of Ontario Avenue at Hiram Street, whether passed via a specific by-law, confirmatory by-law or any draft bylaw that was intended to be passed, be hereby REPEALED .

THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution pertaining to public libraries and older adults.

THAT Council APPROVE the request for a flag-raising ceremony on May 30th or May 31st, 2024 and to proclaim May 28th, 2024 as Azerbaijan Independence Day.

THAT Council receive for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.5.

THAT Council Support the resolution from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand regarding MFIPPA Modernization.

THAT Council receive and file Item #11.7 through to and including Item #11.9.

THAT Council APPROVE the 2024 budget for the Main & Ferry BIA.

THAT Council APPROVE the Noise By-law Exemption for the 3 hours being requested on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 (until midnight).

THAT Council APPROVE the 2024 budget for the Clifton Hill BIA.

THAT Council DIRECT the City Clerk to forward the Letter of No Objection to the requestor to then be forwarded to the Chief Firearms Inspector with OPP.

THAT Niagara Falls City Council offer their SUPPORT for the application of a new Sustainable Science; Water and Food Security and Regenerative Sustainability degrees to be offered at the University of Niagara Falls Canada by Global University Systems (GUS).

THAT Council DELEGATE authority to the CAO to execute a Section 30 Agreement for taking of road widenings on Biggar Road at the frontage of 10215 Montrose Road, and to take whatever steps necessary to complete the final transactions, where it is recommended to do so by the General Manager of Municipal Works/City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services/City Solicitor; AND THAT Staff be DIRECTED to submit a budget amendment reflecting the updated property costs as part of the 2024 Capital Budget process.

- THAT Council REVIEW the Casino Police Agreement; - THAT Council be PROVIDED statistics of the “additional policing costs caused by the presence of the two casinos”; - THAT Council be PROVIDED the statistics of what “adequate effective staffing and services levels” are - THAT Council be PROVIDED statistics of what “patrol and servicing levels” are in the area; - THAT Council be PROVIDED the quarterly reports for information; - THAT Staff PROVIDE recommendations and possible amendments to the agreement.

THAT staff come back with some options for cleaning up garbage in the city. It could include, but not limited to, more city cleanups, equipment required, frequency, insurance, liability, how the Adopt a Street program works, etc.

THAT Staff undertake a parking optimization study that offers an innovative approach to maximize revenue for the City during peak tourist season and special events. It could consider real-time parking availability, modified dynamic pricing and leveraging technology to ensure buy-in from stakeholders and residents. As timing permits, we would look to reap the benefits of this for this-coming tourist season.

THAT Council enter in an In-Camera session at 12:50 AM.

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

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 1:34 AM.