City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the July 29, 2025 meeting as presented.

THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION the presentation made by Patrick Topping and Mike Dunford regarding the South Niagara Hospital.

That Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit thirty-four vacation rental units, subject to the regulations outlined in this Report. Ayes: Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

THAT Council allow a resident to address Council up to a 5 minute maximum.

THAT Council DIRECT staff to close Willoughby Historical Museum at the conclusion of the license with the Niagara Parks Commission on December 31, 2027. This will result in the collection being moved to other sites, evaluation of the entire museum collection and history installations at other city facilities and public places to showcase our history. AND FUTHERMORE, THAT Staff look at pulling 15 to 20 items from the Willoughby collection and adding them to the Niagara Falls Museum collection. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE report C-2025-47 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement for information.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to pilot the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) on City roadways in partnership with Niagara Region; and, THAT Council APPROVE the initial pilot location within a section of Kalar Road from a point 130 metres north of Forestview Boulevard/Rideau Street and a point 105 metres south of McLeod Road.

1. THAT Council APPROVE the installation of two Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks at the entrance to the Fairview Cemetery; and, at the intersection of Main Street at Cummington Square West / Willoughby Drive (west crosswalk); and 2. THAT Council APPROVE an Operating Budget Amendment of up to $75,000 to be funded by a one-time $75,000 transfer from Strategic Initiatives Special Purpose Reserve (SPR 323). 3. AND THAT FURTHERMORE, that Council DIRECT staff to investigate lower priced options, such as fundraising and possible Legion donations to assist with the funding.

THAT Council APPROVE the closure of the projects and associated budget amendments listed in Attachment 1; THAT Council APPROVE the post-closure adjustments to projects previously approved for closure where additional revenues and/or expenses were realized as outlined in Attachment 2; THAT Council APPROVE the budget amendments swapping previously approved funding with Capital Special Purpose Reserves as outlined in Attachment 3.

1. THAT Council AWARD RFT-MW-ENG-25-36, Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements, to the lowest compliant bidder, D&R Landscape Group Inc., in the amount of $818,739.00 plus applicable HST. 2. THAT Council APPROVE a 2025 capital budget amendment for the Houck Park Facilities Legacy Project (P141-23) in the amount of $140,000 with $50,000 in additional funding fromthe GreaterNiagara Baseball Association and $90,000 in additional OLG Funding fora total Capital Budget of $590,000. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

THAT Council DIRECT staff to continue with the current Public Notice Circulation procedures, with the following improvements to enhance public engagement through modern communication methods:  Utilizing the City’s official social media platforms to promote all public open houses and public meetings.  Providing email subscription options for residents to receive notification. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

1. To direct staff to work with community stakeholders to finalize options for the reduction of square footage for the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project. 2. To direct staff to utilize the Progressive Design Build method for this project in order to fast track the project and to deliver a project on time and within approved budget. 3. To direct staff to return to Council prior to finalization of design and budget for final approval. Staff are also directed to report to Council at key milestones on the project with a minimum of four (4) updates.

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 DIRECT that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Grap Queen Street Inc. to permit a canopy sign within the City's road allowance, being a portion of Queen Street, adjacent to 4624 Queen Street and being shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto on the terms and conditions outlined in this report. 2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Encroachment Agreement.

THAT Council RECEIVE the Quarter 2 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City of Niagara Falls from April 1 through June 30 of 2025 (Q2). THAT Council DIRECT staff to forward the housing information to the Province as required.

THAT Council APPROVE the following 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees: 1. Jared Baldinelli – Athlete Baseball 2. Bob Benson – Builder Soccer 3. Jeremy Cross – Builder Basketball 4. Mary Jane Edna Cruikshank – Builder Multi Sport 5. Jeremy Elliott – Athlete Martial Arts 6. Joe Grant – Athlete Hockey 7. Sara Kovac – Athlete Volleyball 8. Giancarlo Rapanaro – Athlete Football 9. Carolyn St. Angelo – Athlete Basketball

THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.5.

THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT the resolution from the Niagara Region regarding the "Elect Respect" Campaign.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information.

THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT the resolution from the City of Kingston regarding Heritage Property Insurance Rates.

THAT the matter pertaining to the possibility of adopting a renovictions by-law, be

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

That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 8:04 PM.