City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera meeting on February 10, 2026.

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera meeting on February 24, 2026 and February 25, 2026.

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the January 27, 2026 meeting as presented.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation of Dr. David Gray, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF).

THAT Council APPROVE the amendments to the 2026 Schedule of Fees as outlined in Attachment 1.

THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the following motion: THAT Council DIRECT staff to increase the Code of Conduct fee to $1000.00 and furthermore; if a violation has been committed, the complainant would receive a full refund; and if no violation was discovered, the complainant would forfeit their filing fee. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo and Councillor Mona Patel

THAT Council RECEIVE the amended 2024 Development Charges By-law 2024-053 with an effective date of July 8, 2024. THAT Council RECEIVE the amended 2024 Development Charges Background Study (the “Study”). THAT Council APPROVE the Local Services Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), contained as Appendix F within the amended 2024 Development Charges Background Study, in accordance with the new legislative requirement to do so under Bill 60 Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60), which received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025.

THAT Staff be DIRECTED to enter into an agreement for cost sharing and development charge credits specific to the second phase of the local road improvements and watermain looping along Chippawa Parkway from the unopened Kister Road allowance to the intersection of Stanley Avenue, in conjunction with Phase 2 of the Riverfront Development. THAT Staff be DIRECTED to coordinate the timing of these works with the Regional Municipality of Niagara to align with the planned Stanley Avenue intersection and bridge rehabilitation project. THAT Staff be AUTHORIZED to engage any required external utilities, agencies, and service providers to facilitate design, approvals, and construction of the works. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute all necessary Operational and Maintenance Agreements, Development Agreements and/or Cost sharing Agreements. THAT Council APPROVE a 2026 Capital Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,300,000, inclusive of non-recoverable HST, funded from Development Charges to the extent eligible, with the remaining funded from Capital Special Purpose Reserves.

1) For the CONSIDERATION of Council on the Public Art Advisory Task Force's recommendation that city staff consider proceeding with a project of "The World's Largest Teapot" if all ethical and legal concerns had been fully considered by Council and they approve of the direction. 2) THAT Staff be DIRECTED to investigate and develop the required safeguards on the use and promotion of the installation to ensure that the reputation of the City of Niagara Falls is not impaired. Staff will bring back the final terms of the agreement for approval by Council.

THAT the Draft Plan of Subdivision be approved, subject to the conditions contained in Schedule A. THAT the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium be approved, subject to the conditions contained in Schedule B. THAT the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium as "approved" 20 days after Notices of Council’s decisions have been given as required by the Planning Act , provided no appeal of the decisions have been lodged. THAT Draft Plan approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the Owner/Developer and granted by Council. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement and Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Subdivision and Condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. THAT Council adds a condition to require an additional security to be posted for works associated with any stormwater or other works below a parks or open space to ensure the works are appropriately designed, constructed and maintained to the satisfaction of staff.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information, report CS-2026-08 Niagara Parks Commission - Payments to the City and to direct staff to contact Niagara Parks Commission for further discussions to provide clarity.

That Council RECEIVE this report for information; That Council APPROVE that the three (3) City-owned recommended locations: Municipal Lot #18, MacBain Community Centre, and NF Convention Centre proceed to construction; That Council DELEGATE authority to the General Manager of Municipal Works to enter into any agreements and contracts related to the construction of Electric Vehicle Chargers at the locations noted in this report; and, That Staff REPORT BACK to Council one year after commissioning, providing information on: revenue generation and utilization rates; location-based ROI calculations; and data-driven recommendations for future program expansion.

THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, March 2, 2026 at City Hall to recognize the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria - March 3rd.

THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.6.

THAT Council APPROVE the sale of the Chippawa Town Hall municipally known as 8196 Cummington Square and THAT Council DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out the sale. Ayes: Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo and Councillor Lori Lococo

THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of the notice of motion brought forward by Councillor Nieuwesteeg.

THATCouncil send a letter to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of the Environment Conservation and Parks, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade requesting to provide support and built-in protection for prior, existing manufacturing industry in our cities, therefore protecting the jobs they provide and their ability to operate unfettered, while avoiding conflict with surrounding residential encroachment. Recent examples include Salit Steel, Palfinger and Oleo. We have to protect industry’s rights at the same time as encouraging residential development if industry is pre-established in the area; THAT the Development's consultant communicate with the manufacturer so that they have accurate information for their analysis for the peer review; THAT staff communicate with the manufacturer early even if they are not in the notification area to discuss the application; THAT staff investigate how the D6 classification process could be more effective and not just rely on the Developer's Consultant to determine the Class, which determines the distance that residential could be located.

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

That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 6:39 PM.