City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council ADOPT the minutes of March 31, 2026 as presented.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation for information and to direct staff to promote the Rathayatra Chariot Fest on social media and with other multicultural groups in the surrounding area and, furthermore, to prepare a video to assist with the promotion of the event.

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of 78 townhouse dwelling units, subject to the regulations and modifications detailed in this Report. THAT Council APPROVE the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in the amending by-law to require the submission of a letter from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism acknowledging entry of the Stage 1 & 2 Archaeological Assessment into the Ontario Public Register of Archeological Reports and the filing of a Record of Site Condition with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. THAT Council APPROVE the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, subject to the conditions contained in Schedule A. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor or designate to sign the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium as "approved" 20 days after Notice of Council’s decision has been given as required by the Planning Act , provided no appeal of the decision have been lodged. THAT Council GRANT Draft Plan approval for a period of three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the Owner/Developer and granted by Council. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Condominium Agreement(s) and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the Condominium(s) when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. THAT Council SUPPORT staff's recommendations as stated above, but with the inclusion of a minimum thr

Vince Kerrio THAT Council APPROVE June 30 and September 29 as the 2026 Final Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes. THAT Council APPROVE August 31 and October 30 as the 2026 Final Due Dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential Assessment Classes.

THAT Council APPROVE the 2026 Property Tax Rates as illustrated in Attachments 1 through 3. 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 APPROVE the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts listed in the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed.

THAT Council DEFER the Report CS-2026-22, the introduction of vow renewal ceremony user fees, along with the associated amendments to the 2026 Schedule of Fees as outlined in Attachment 1, to conduct further analysis.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information this report on the advancement of the post-closure plan for the Regionally owned Mountain Road Landfill; and further, THAT Council ENDORSE the Mountain Road Landfill post-closure conceptual drawing, attached to this report, for the purposes of providing direction to Niagara Region to proceed to detailed design and tendering; and further, THAT Council APPROVE of the funding breakdown, in principle, whereby Niagara Region contributes to 100% of the capital cost up to an upset limit of $1,000,000 and the city contributes to 100% of the operating and maintenance costs of the public space amenities (only); and further, THAT Council AUTHORIZE the General Manager of Municipal Works / City Engineer to execute all agreements necessary to execute the work and to clarify ongoing operating and maintenance responsibilities with the Region. THAT Council DIRECT staff to conduct a site visit to observe opportunities that exist. THAT Staff come back with a future report to consider a 2027 Capital Budget submission for all of the lands between the railway and Mountain Road and also from Mewburn to Dorchester.

THAT Council RECEIVE Staff Report PBD ‑ 2026 ‑ 20, Artificial Intelligence Building and Zoning Review Software Project – Modified Procurement Authorization, for information; and THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with a modified procurement process, including a potential cooperative procurement under Section 7.1 and the ability to negotiate under Sections 7.6 and 8.4 of the City’s Procurement Policy CS ‑ PRC ‑ 001, for the acquisition and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Building and Zoning Review Software, within the approved 2026 Budget Allocation (Capital Project ID BP75 ‑ 26); and THAT Council DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the General Manager of Corporate Services, and the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development to bring back a report in closed session, the final negotiated contract and related details.

THAT Council RECEIVES a summary of the City of Niagara Falls’ corporate social media accounts, including usage, trends, and engagement with residents, and the role of social media in communicating timely information across multiple platforms. 2.THAT Council RECOGNIZES that the City’s corporate social media platforms, as currently managed, perform strongly, continue to grow, and remain a key communication tool for engaging residents.

Vince Kerrio Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg For the information of Municipal Council.

THAT Council RECEIVE this report on the details of the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build for information.

THAT the annual summary and compliance report for the City's Stormwater Management and Wastewater Collection systems be RECEIVED for information.

THAT Council APPROVE final assumption of Chippawa West Phase 2 Stage 5 (Plan 59M-491) and Forestview Estates (Plan 59M-484) subdivisions.

THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.6.

THAT Council RECEIVE for information Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.5.

WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls Council supports a thorough and transparent review of governance in the Niagara Region and its twelve (12) local area municipalities and the City of Niagara Falls Council is willing to participate in the review, should it proceed; AND WHEREAS participation in a governance review does not imply support for any specific restructuring model, but reflects Council’s commitment to informed dialogue and due diligence; AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls Council wants to ensure that any proposed changes to governance are supported by clear objectives, evidence-based analysis, and a transparent assessment of potential financial and service impacts to residents; AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls respectfully requests that consideration be given to having any costs, incurred by the Region and the twelve (12) local area municipalities, associated with the review and implementation of potential governance changes be supported by the Province; including but not limited to costs related to the review process, employee transition costs, asset and debt management, and any infrastructure project shortfalls resulting from future changes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Niagara Falls Council is willing to participate in the review, should it proceed. 2. That staff communicate Council’s position in a manner that accurately reflects the City’s support for a review process and its commitment to fiscal responsibility. 3. That the City of Niag

THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed, excluding By-law 2026-039.

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 8:12 PM.