City Council

THAT Council adopt the minutes from the September 10, 2024 Council meeting as presented.

It is recommended: THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the property to a site-specific Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4) to allow for the development of ten townhouse dwelling units in two blocks, subject to the regulations outlined in this report; THAT the Draft 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 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; 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.

It is recommended: THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to increase the permitted density to 128 units per hectare and rezone the lands to a site-specific Residential 5C Density (R5C) Zone to permit the internal renovation of the existing buildings to accommodate 24 total residential units (16 units at 4473-4479 Ferguson and 8 units at 4499 Ferguson). THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to include a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement 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.

It is recommended: That Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a 58-storey mixed-use development and 7-storey parking garage, subject to the regulations and modifications outlined in this Report. That Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in the amending by-law to require the submission of a Quantitative Wind Study and a new Transportation Impact Study and Terms of Reference, the inclusion of warning clauses with respect to archaeological resources, and the implementation of recommendations identified in the Arborist Reports and Tree Protection Plans. That Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a sunset clause in the amending bylaw to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement or the receipt of Draft Plan of Condominium approval within four years of the amending by-law coming into effect, with the possibility of a two-year extension at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development. That Council PASS a motion deeming the proposed changes to the building height and holding provision minor and exempting the requirement for further written notice.

THAT Council enter into an In-camera session.

1. THAT Council APPROVE a service level enhancement for the delivery of sidewalk snow clearing on Class 2 and Class 3 roads. 2. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to revise the public survey.

THAT Council AWARD the Supply and Installation of Skateboard Park Improvements at MacBain Park RFQ73-2024 to the lowest compliant bidder Stonecast Contracting Limited (Stoney Creek, ON.) for $95,578.80 plus applicable taxes. THAT Council APPROVE a 2024 capital budget amendment of $18,000 funded by CSPR 26 - Recreation Facilities Capital Reserve for Project RF57-20 - MacBain Skatepark Improvements. THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary documents.

THAT Council RECEIVE this report on recommended changes to Sidewalk Café fees. THAT Council ADOPT a 3-year application and licensing fee structure of $200 + $15.00 per square meter. THAT Council ADOPT the recommended Small Frontage Sidewalk Café program. THAT Council DIRECT staff to update the Sidewalk Café Guidelines publication and Sidewalk Café Application form.

1. To CONTINUE TO OPERATE four outdoor pools and to annually review future capital expenses. 2. To PERMANENTLY CLOSE and to demolish EE Mitchelson pool and building for the cost of $100,000 due to the current condition. 3. To IMPLEMENT a public engagement process to determine a new EE Mitchelson Park feature to be constructed at the former pool site. 4. To CONTINUE TO REVIEW the city's indoor and outdoor aquatic service levels for 2025. 5. That Council DIRECT Staff to come back with a report on pool feasibility study for an additional pool. 6. That Council DIRECT Staff to implement a public engagement process to determine which pools residents would like to see maintained through investment and whether they are willing to pay additional money to keep them open for extended periods of time.

THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE Staff to apply to the Growing Canada's Canopies tree planting grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for activities described in report MW-2024-39; and further, THAT Council AUTHORIZE the General Manager of Municipal Works / City Engineer to enter into agreements with the grantor (FCM), local school boards, and other project partners for the purposes of preparing the grant application and executing the grant as described in this report.

THAT Council APPROVE the request to proclaim the week of October 6, 2024 to October 12, 2024 as "Fire Prevention Week."

THAT Council proclaim the month of October as "Canadian Public Library Month and October 20, 2024 - October 26, 2024 as "Ontario Public Library Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.

THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution regarding the Township of Lake of Bays Council resolution in relation to the AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information Item #11.1.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information Item #11.2 and #11.3.

THAT City Council CONSIDER sending a resolution to The Province of Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to reimplement mandatory rough-in for future home vehicle charging stations in new home builds.

THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls APPOINT CHRIS DABROWSKI to the office of City Councillor for the remainder of the term.

That Council provided direction to staff regarding In-camera matters.

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

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 9:56 PM.