City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera meeting.

THAT Council enter a special In-Camera meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the Council minutes of October 7, 2025 as presented.

THAT Council of the City of Niagara Falls urge the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Education, to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim-to-Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students AND, THAT a copy of the attached resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Minister of Education of Ontario, local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario municipalities, with a request for their endorsement.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation made by Blaine Lucas, President & CEO from 308 Consulting & Strategy Group Inc., pertaining to Fire's Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and the Fire Master Plan (FMP).

Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE Report CAO-2025-13 and DEFER any further actions to a future Council meeting.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation led by Susan Chase, Project Lead Consultant for Perry Group Ltd., entitled "Technology and Digital Master Plan Discovery Summary."

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a Vacation Rental Unit (VRU) within the existing single detached dwelling and to recognize the existing site-specific setbacks at 5763 Desson Avenue as detailed in this report. THAT Council APPROVE the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment to convert a large garage accessory building in the back of the lot on the southern lot to a residential dwelling for the use of one Vacation Rental Unit and to recognize the existing site-specific setbacks through site specific DTC zoning.

THAT Council APPROVE the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the use of the lands as a Vacation Rental Unit (VRU), subject to the regulations outlined in this report.

THAT Council EXPLORE a more flexible policy, one that continues to promote sustainability while also supporting and polling the public; AND to EXPLORE additional options of providing single-use containers at city facilities for consideration at a future meeting. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Tony Baldinelli

THAT Staff will continue to support the Museum in identifying sustainable options but the City will not move forward with declaring the Armoury Building as surplus to reduce financial burden and align with asset management goals.

THAT the Armoury Steering Committee meet with staff to discuss and plan for their extension, business plan, strategic plan and asset management plan and to further explore revenue opportunities , grant, sponsorships and donors and to look for efficiency savings and programming and any other relevant matters that come forward; AND THAT collectively, the committee along with staff, will bring to Council a fullsome recommendation that Council can support and budget.

THAT Council RECEIVE report MW-2025-24 and accompanying presentation pertaining to the development of a five-year roads and pavement plan. THAT Council ENDORSE the objective of achieving sustainable roadway program funding and desired service levels in the future as outlined in this report. THAT Council DEFER the funding strategies for the purposes of reaching a sustainable annual program budgets as part of future Tax Levy Supported Budget deliberations. That Council DIRECT Staff to report back annually on the status of the five-year roads and pavement plan.

THAT Council APPROVE the transfer of $15,000 from the Downtown BIA unspent levy being held in reserve to offset the cost of the Santa Claus Parade

1. That Council AUTHORIZE that part of 7036 McLeod Road (the "Lands") as shown outlined in red 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 Regional Municipality of Niagara, for nominal consideration. 4. That Council AUTHORIZE the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor, or their designates, to execute all documentation and take steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1, 2 and 3.

1. THAT Council AUTHORIZE that part of 5616 Ellen Avenue, being part of Municipal Parking Lot #4 (the "Lands") as shown outlined in red on Attachment 1 attached hereto, be declared surplus to the City's needs. 2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE that the portion of 5616 Ellen Avenue shown outlined in red on Attachment 1 be offered for sale to the adjacent owner, 2506739 Ontario Inc. for fair market value. 3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out Recommendation 1 and 2.

THAT Council APPROVE an update to the City's Strategic Asset Management Policy #340.01 prepared in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17; and, THAT Council DIRECT Staff to make the Strategic Asset Management Policy publicly available on the City's website.

THAT Council APPROVE the illumination of City Hall in red and white on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 as part of the illumination campaign, supporting "Giving Tuesday."

THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #12.1 and Item #12.2.

THAT Council agree to cover half of the cost of the sewer line installation pertaining to 4500 Montrose Road. 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 APPOINT Dr. David Gray from the University of Niagara Falls to the Downtown Committee.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council DIRECT staff to no longer consider the City owned property located at 2430 Mewburn Road as the future site for a City-owned cemetery. 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 City Staff review the corporate work-from-home policy and report back to Council as to how the City will be moving back toward a full-time, in-office work environment with recommendations for provisions which may be granted temporarily to allow for special circumstances.

THAT Council waive the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of the notice of motion submitted by Councillor Mike Strange regarding the honouring of Rob Nicholson.

THAT Council APPROVE a section of the Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto Trail (NS &T), from Meadowvale to Drummond Road, be named for the honourable Rob Nicholson on behalf of his community.

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

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 10:05 PM.