City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session on February 25, 2025.

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting as presented.

THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to pass a motion to allow for this matter to be added to the agenda; AND THAT Council DECLARES the seat vacant; AND THAT Council APPROVE the filling of the vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the term; AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to contact the next runner-up in the last election, to confirm if they are agreeable to fill the vacancy.

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 3 blocks of 18 townhouse dwelling units with the permission for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and the Environmental Protection Area (EPA) located at the rear of the property 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 1; 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 3 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 Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the permitted density and rezone the subject lands for the conversion of an existing motel to 118 bachelor dwelling units and various commercial uses, subject to the regulations detailed in this report. THAT Council APPROVE Official Plan Amendment No. 178 and pass the related Zoning By-law included on tonight’s agenda. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law which includes 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 Council APPROVE that any planning application being considered, within the boundaries of a Business Improvement Area, be circulated to the respective BIA for comments. (Added)

It is recommended: THAT Council RECEIVE PBD-2025-15 for information.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation for information.

THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Items #9.1 through to and including #9.4.

THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution from the Town of Fort Erie pertaining to "Provincial Election Health Care Advocacy."

THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #10.1 #10.3 and #10.4.

THAT Mayor Diodati collaborate WITH the Mayor of Niagara Falls, New York to come up with a guiding document or information sheet regarding what is affected or not affected, by the tariffs being proposed.

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

THAT the City Council Meeting be ADJOURNED at 7:42 PM.