City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of April 8, 2025 as presented.

THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law exemption for the Niagara Fiesta Extravanganza, being held on Saturday August 2nd, 2025 and Sunday August 3rd, 2025, to allow for live outdoor music to be played until 11:00 PM; AND, that Council direct Staff to support the event by assisting with additional measures and to charge associated costs to the Council fee waiver program.

1. 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 96 residential dwelling units and the construction of a new 6-storey building containing 42 residential dwellings units, for a total of 138 residential dwelling units, subject to the regulations detailed in this report. 2. 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 DENY this application Ayes: Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Chris Dabrowski Nays: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio

THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the lands to a site-specific Residential Apartment 5F (R5F) Density Zone to facilitate the construction of a 4 to 6 Storey Residential Building with 103 units, including 12 two-level integrated townhouse units, as outlined in this report. 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 direction be given to staff to EXPLORE the option of building a sidewalk along Garner Road extending to Forestview Boulevard.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 3 parcels of land as site-specific Prestige Industrial (PI) zones and Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zones, as described in this report. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to establish a holding provision until such time as an overall site servicing strategy is determined, based on the findings of the infiltration/inflow removal study currently being undertaken, as reviewed and approved by Region and City Staff.

THAT Contract 2025-08 for 2025 Surface Treatment Program be AWARDED to the lowest bidder Circle P Paving Inc., in the amount of $2,905,130 plus applicable taxes; and further, THAT Council APPROVE a budgetary increase of $211,000 to the existing 2025 approved budget of $2,797,000 for the Urban and Rural Surface Treatment Program, resulting in a revised total project budget of $3,008,000; and further, THAT Council APPROVE of the use of unallocated Canada Community-Building Funds (CCBF) in order to accommodate the requested budgetary increase; and further, THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary contract documents.

THAT Council APPROVE a budget amendment, subject to funding availability, to create a new Capital project for road repairs on Mewburn Road, Willick Road and Ort Road in the amount of $450,000; and further, THAT Council APPROVE the use of forecasted 2026 Canada Community-Building Funds (CCBF) to be received and Capital Special Purpose Reserves, subject to availability, in order to accommodate the requested budgetary request; and further, THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary contract documents.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECIEVE this report regarding the response to Graffiti in the public realm; and further, THAT Council DIRECT Staff to update the City's bylaws for the purposes of requiring utility companies and agencies alike to remove graffiti from their assets located within the City's road allowances and property within a reasonable timeline, and to recover costs from those parties for the City to remove graffiti when timelines are not met; and further, THAT Council DIRECT Staff to develop a utility box wrap program in conjunction with BIA's and the Public Art Advisory Task Force for 2026 consisting of an annual budgetary allocation of $15,000 in order to accomplish the intent of completing five new locations per year for the next five years; THAT Council DIRECT Staff to implement a graffiti assistance rebate program and to include a $15,000 allocation in the 2026 operating budget.

That Council APPROVE the designation of 6103 Culp Street under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , R.S.O. 1990, pursuant to the recommendations of the Municipal Heritage Committee. That Council DIRECT staff to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 6103 Culp Street, under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , R.S.O 1990. That Council APPROVE the designation by-law that will be brought forward if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.

That Council APPROVE the removal of the property known municipally as 4600-4610 Erie Avenue from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties. That Council APPROVE the removal of the property known municipally as 4624 Erie Avenue from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE the reservation of interment area and maintenance and fee arrangements with the Congregation B’Nai Tikvah at the Lundy’s Lane Cemetery located at 7489 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, as provided for in this report; THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Reserved Area Agreement with the Congregation B’Nai Tikvah for the purposes of carrying out the objectives

THAT Council APPROVE the amendments to the By-law respecting sick leave, pensions and other benefits for non-union employees.

THAT Council RECEIVE the Notice of Trespass Policy for information. THAT Council APPROVE CS-LGL-XXX (attachment 1), effective May 6, 2025.

THAT this report be RECEIVED for information.

THAT Council APPROVE the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts listed in the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed.

1. THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information. 2. THAT Council APPROVE the amendment to the City's non-parking AMPS By-law Nos. 2024-045 and 2025-018 in the form attached at Appendix 1 to this Report. 3. THAT Council DELEGATE authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development, the Manager of Municipal Enforcement Services and the City Solicitor and their further designates as they deem appropriate to take any step or action necessary to administer the City's non-parking AMPS by-laws as amended.

THAT Council APPROVE the Consent Agenda Item #9.1 through to and including Item #9.5.

Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise By-law Exemption for the Niagara Irish Festival, 2025, which will be held at Firemen's Park, 2275 Dorchester Road to allow for the playing of amplified music until 10:30 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 and Saturday, August 23rd, 2025.

THAT Council APPROVE a Noise By-law Exemption for the St. George & St. Archangel Michael Serbian Church grounds, located at 6085 Montrose Rd, until 11PM on the following dates for the events to be held there in 2025:  Saturday, June 7 - Folklore Concert  Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 27, 28, 29 - 80th Annual Serbian Day Celebrations  Saturday, July 19 - Engagement Party

THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of May 25, 2025 - May 31, 2025 as "National Accessibility Week" in the City of Niagara Falls and to raise the official flag and logo of the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee during the entire week at City Hall.

THAT Council PROCLAIM Thursday, May 15, 2025 as "Moose Hide Campaign Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.

THAT Council PROCLAIM May 1-31, 2025 as "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in Niagara Falls.

THAT Council PROCLAIM June as "Seniors Month" and to arrange for a flag-raising ceremony with the Seniors Advisory Committee members in the month of June to celebrate all that seniors do for our City.

THAT Council PROCLAIM Monday June 30, 2025 as “Indigenous Survivors Day – National Blanket Ceremony Day”, in the City of Niagara Falls.

THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to recognize "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" which runs from May 5 - May 10, 2025.

THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to recognize "Franco-Ontarian Day" on September 25, 2025.

THAT Council PULL this item and REFER to staff.

THAT Council APPOINT Councillor Dabrowski as a second Councillor to join the Seniors Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term.

THAT Council DECLARE Saturday, June 7, 2025 Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara in the City of Niagara Falls.

THAT Council PROCLAIM May 24, 2025 as "Bulgarian Alphabet Education and Culture" Day.

THAT Council declare the event as "municipally significant," to assist the organizers with obtaining a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO; AND, THAT Council APPROVE an exemption to the City's Noise By-law to allow for the playing of amplified sound until 10:30 PM on Friday, September 5, 2025 and Saturday, September 6, 2025.

THAT Council DECLARE the week of June 6 through June 13, 2025 as "Shriners Week."

THAT Council APPROVE and SUPPORT Item #10.1 through to Item #10.15, excluding Item #10.10 and Item #10.11.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information Items # 11.1 through to and including 11.6.

THAT the terms of reference for the Seniors Advisory Committee be AMENDED to include a range of 8 to 12 members and that the following 5 residents be appointed to the committee for the remainder of the Council term: April Petrie, Debbie Felicetti, Kathryn Heier-Siemens, Paul Bradford, Michael Robert Burnett.

THAT Council INCREASE the number of members representing commercial properties and businesses in the downtown core, from 9 to 10 members and a APPOINT Antonio Barranca, Cat Thagard and Chris Byrnes, to the Downtown Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term.

THAT Council RATIFY the items discussed In-Camera.

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

That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 8:38 PM.