City Council

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the October 22, 2024 meeting as presented.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation made by Marilyn Tian, the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the development of a 17 storey, 393 unit hotel and attraction on the lands subject to the recommended regulations 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 revised wind impact assessment to mitigate wind impacts and necessary off-site agreements. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a sunset clause in the amending by-law to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement 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 APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to increase the permitted height to 9 storeys with a density of 63.53 units per hectare and rezone the lands to a site-specific Tourist Commercial (TC-1262) Zone and to a site-specific Environmental Protection Area (EPA-1268) to permit the construction of 2 9-storey apartment buildings consisting of 50 total residential units (25 units in each building). 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.

That the Plan of Subdivision of 3151 Montrose Road be draft approved subject to the conditions in the Appendix 4. That the Plan of Common Element Condominium of 3151 Montrose Road be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix 5. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plans 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. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision and Condominium Agreement(s) and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the subdivision and condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

THAT Council APPROVE the attached Schedule of Fees with fees effective January 1, 2025.

THAT Council APPROVE the draft Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls - Trust Funds audited financial statements for the year ended, December 31, 2023.

THAT Council APPROVE a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment to create project STMS 60-24 for the Union Marsh Drain Maintenance with a budget of $600,000.

THAT Council APPROVE the funding by external contributions from benefitting property owners in the watershed including the City as a benefitting road authority and landowner.

THAT Report R&C-2024-20 be

THAT Council DIRECT staff to move forward with the 2024 Community Decision-Making initiatives identified through the community survey at a total of $350,000. THAT Council APPROVE implementing the Community Decision Making project every two years. THAT staff REPORT back to council with recommendations to determine future decision-making project initiatives.

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on November 12, 2024 and THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session on Monday, November 18, 2024 for a Special In-Camera meeting.

THAT Council RECEIVE the report, for information purposes.

THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Items #10.1 through to Item #10.4.

THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Town of Fort Erie pertaining to the request for Provincial Funding remaining available to support Fort Erie's Primary Care Initiative.

THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Niagara Region (CLK-C 2024-115) pertaining to the Ontario Big City Mayors (OBDM) Solve the Crisis Campaign.

THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Good Roads Board of Directors pertaining to an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information Item #11.2, #11.5, #11.6 and #11.7.

THAT Council met to discuss a matter that falls under the exception of Section 239 (2) (e), litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, regarding an OLT matter; THAT Council APPOINT the following 3 citizens to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the duration of the current term of Council: Pam Sharpe, Ryan Joy Chittilapilli and Patricia Beu; THAT Staff be DIRECTED to enter an Agreement of Purchase for acquisition of 9.26 hectares of shoreline lands from Ontario Power Generation and THAT Staff be DIRECTED to enter a Land Swap Agreement with Ontario Power Generation for lands generally described as: a Chevron Looking parcel within OPG Canal Lands Ownership, being a forced Rd lying Between Oakwood Dr & Dorchester Rd. and; a portion of Dorchester Road Allowance located between the CP Railway crossing and the Conrail Drain; That the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute all necessary Agreements and corresponding documents; and,THAT Council APPROVE a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment to increase project G4 - Land Purchases by $160,000, funded from Parkland Dedication Obligatory Reserves. THAT Council APPROVE a cooperative procurement through Kinetic GPO with CDW Canada Inc. in accordance with By-Law No. 2021-04, and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of Corporate Services to execute the necessary documents for the provision of Managed Cyber Security through CDW Canada Inc. with Arctic Wolf for

THAT Council waive the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of Mayor Diodati's Notice of Motion pertaining to Strengthening Existing System of Mandatory Mental Health Care.

THAT Council APPROVE the resolution (attached) pertaining to Strengthening Existing System of Mandatory Mental Health Care.

THAT Council EXTEND the curfew past 10:00 PM to continue the Council meeting.

THAT the motion pertaining to the provincial government's increase in "Heads and Bed" Levy for Ontario Municipalities be

THAT Staff ENGAGE with Niagara Region Transit for the purpose of accomplishing the following: Ensure access to free or affordable transportation by providing reduced rates and enhancing accessibility, which is critical for individuals utilizing essential services including, but not limited to, food banks in Niagara Falls.

THAT Staff ENGAGE with Niagara Region Transit for the purpose of accomplishing the following: See to that services are affordable, reliable, and accessible, potentially accomplished by expanding the transfer time fare window from 2 hours to 3 hours. This would help households reach food programs without paying for two separate trips. Additionally, exploring a pilot project that offers zero-cost bus access could enable many individuals to not only reach the food bank but also return home with the food they receive.

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

THAT Council AJOURN the meeting at 10:18 PM.