City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting as presented.

THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to redesignate the lands to a special policy area of the Residential Designation to permit an increased density and rezone the lands to a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone to facilitate the construction of 3 on-street townhouse dwellings. THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-laws included on tonight’s agenda. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to include a sunset clause to require the owner to obtain a building permit 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 to move up Item #9.6 of the agenda for discussion as external auditors were present in the gallery.

Vince Kerrio THAT Staff Report CS-2025-51, Customer Service Standards Policy be RECEIVED for INFORMATION; AND THAT Council APPROVE Policy Number CS-CST-001, Customer Service Standards Policy.

THAT Council ENDORSE the Garner West Secondary Plan Preferred Concept Plan, in principle, attached as Appendix 3 to this report. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

THAT Council ENDORSE the Northwest Secondary Plan Preferred Concept Plan, in principle, attached as Appendix 3 to this report.

That Council APPROVE the retroactive Niagara Gateway CIP Tax Increment Based Grant program and Municipal Employment Incentive Program Application for 7874 Blackburn Parkway, as directed by Council at the May 27, 2025 Council Meeting, subject to the Owner satisfying the program requirements. That the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to sign and execute the Gateway CIP grant agreement and Municipal Employment Incentive Program Agreement. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the Fee Waiver applications received for the September 16, 2025 submission date, listed as follows:  Ontario Festival of Culture, Arts and Sports - Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza - in the amount of $462.57, to waive the costs associated with the painting of lines in the parking lot at Firemen's Park.  Niagara Jazz Festival - Big Easy 2nd Line Celebration - in the amount of $226.00, to waive the costs associated with the street use special event permit.  Nikola Tesla Day Festival - Tesla Fest 2025 - in the amount of $1,369.00, to waive the fees pertaining to the Building permit and business licence fee.

THAT Council APPROVE the 2023 Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Draft Consolidated Financial Statements.

1. That Council AUTHORIZE that part of Burning Springs Hill (the "Lands") as shown outlined in blue on Attachment 1 attached hereto be declared surplus. 2. That Council AUTHORIZE that the requirements in the City's Sale of Land By-law to obtain an appraisal of the Lands and to give notice to the public of the proposed sale be dispensed with. 3. That Council AUTHORIZE the transfer of the Lands to the Niagara Parks Commission, for nominal consideration. 4. That Council AUTHORIZE the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor, or their designate, to execute all documentation and take steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1, 2 and 3.

THAT Staff Report CS-2025-52, At Your Service Niagara Falls (AYSNF) – Implementation Update be RECEIVED as INFORMATION.

THAT Council PROCLAIM Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 as "Wrongful Conviction Day" and to illuminate City Hall in yellow to recognize this day.

THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of October 5, 2025 - October 11, 2025 as "Fire Prevention Week" in Niagara Falls.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.4.

THAT Council waive the procedural by-law for Councillor Patel's proposed notice of motion to be considered.

WHEREAS the recent assault of a child in Welland has shaken our entire region, and our communities share in the grief and outrage. WHEREAS this horrific crime was committed by a repeat offender, highlighting the failures of the current justice system. WHEREAS the revolving door of justice is putting our children, families, and neighborhoods at risk, with offenders too often released back into our communities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls stand with the City of Welland in calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to take urgent action to: •End the revolving door justice system. •Strengthen bail laws and ensure repeat offenders are kept off our streets. •Impose tougher sentencing for serious crimes, particularly those involving children. •Strengthen and expand the Sexual Offender Registry, including stronger monitoring and restrictions for repeat and high-risk offenders. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister, the Premier and all Niagara municipalities, all Niagara Members of Provincial Parliament, all Niagara Members of Parliament, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Minister of Public Safety, the Attorney General of Ontario, and the Solicitor General of Ontario, urging them to join this call for action to protect our communities.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council AUTHORIZE an expenditure of up to $30,000 to undertake the necessary studies to determine the appropriate land use designation for Mewburn lands and DIRECT staff to confirm the timelines for the Niagara Escarpment Commission ten-year plan review.

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

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 7:01 PM..