City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting as presented.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Dr. Lesley Rigg, President of Brock University.

THAT Council DEFER ITEM #9.1, Item #9.2 and Item #9.4 until the Council meeting of June 23, 2026, as Councillor Kerrio was absent from this evening's Council meeting.

THAT Council APPROVE a noise by-law exemption until 10:00 PM to allow for live outdoor music for the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival, taking place at Firemen’s Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival (NUFF) Committee and that staff be directed to promote the upcoming event through the City's social media channels.

THAT Council ACKNOWLEDGE Samantha Fickel as the 2026 Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund recipient.

That Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the use of the lands for one (1) Vacation Rental Unit (VRU) within the existing single detached dwelling, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.

THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate the subject lands, adding a Special Policy Area to the Residentially designated lands to permit apartment dwellings with a density of 117 units per hectare; and rezone the lands from a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4) zone to a site specific R4 zone to permit the construction of a 4-storey apartment building containing 43 dwelling units. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to include a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement 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 DEFER Report MW-2026-13 for information until June 23, 2026.

THAT Council DEFER Report MW-2026-14 for information until June 23, 2026.

THAT Council APPROVE the proposed revisions to the City’s Neighbourhood Traffic Management Policy, dated December 2010. THAT Council APPROVE the proposed standard drawing for speed cushions. THATCouncil APPROVE the speed control plans for Chippawa Parkway, McGarry Drive, Oldfield Road, Robinson Street, and Watson Street with construction in 2026. THAT Council APPROVE the Road Safety Program (TSP73-26) budget to be a funding source for these identified projects.

THAT Council DEFER Report CS-2026-27 for information until June 23, 2026.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDJCT Master and Project Transfer Payment Agreement

THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information. THATCouncil DIRECT staff to complete the remaining stops sign installations prescribed within the previously approved By-Law 2025-084 and By-Law 2026-006. THAT Council DIRECT staff to prepare a report for Councils consideration detailing the results and recommendations of Phase 2 of this project before proceeding with any installations.

THAT Council APPROVE an all-way stop to be installed at the intersection of Heximer Avenue at Margaret Street.

THAT Council APPROVE the conversion of Huron Street between Valley Way and Ontario Avenue from one-way to two-way. THAT Council APPROVE the installation of an all-way stop at Huron Street at Crysler Avenue.

THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to recognize the Nikola Tesla Fest 2026 - At the Source of Light, on Friday, July 10, 2026 at City Hall.

THAT Council APPROVE the request for the flag to be flown for 1 week starting November 30, 2026, in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day, Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.

THAT Council PROCLAIM Saturday, October 10, 2026 as "National Dental Care Day."

THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.5.

1.The Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorse the recommendation of its Municipal Heritage Committee and respectfully request that the Province of Ontario further amend the Ontario Heritage Act to extend the January 1, 2027 deadline for issuing Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022; and 2.The Province consider extending the deadline to January 1, 2028, or another reasonable timeframe that would provide municipalities with adequate time to complete heritage evaluations and make informed designation decisions; and 3.This resolution be circulated to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Member of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Heritage Committee Association, and all Ontario municipalities for their information and consideration.

THAT Staff research and procure its own hot box heater mini asphalt plant and portable hot boxes for year-round pothole repair and road maintenance in the City of Niagara Falls, and that they report back to Council by the scheduled July meeting with an action plan for purchase for the upcoming winter season.

THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the discussions of the notice of motion regarding Destination Niagara Initiatives submitted by Councillor Strange and for Councillor Lococo's notice of motion relating to the similar matter.

WHEREAS there is significant interest in Niagara Falls with the eyes of national and international attractions operators, partners, developers and proprietors on us, since the Province of Ontario announced its Destination Niagara initiative. WHEREAS this is an opportunity to start the discussion about a refresh for Niagara Falls and how something unique and spectacular can be created with wow factor that will invite new and returning visitors to explore new attractions. WHEREAS revitalization of the Niagara Regional Airport and expanded GO Train service are helping to drive and invite new ideas and make exciting opportunities possible with better access to and from Niagara. WHEREAS there have been no new hotel rooms built in 17 years and tourism numbers have largely stagnated over the last decade. WHEREAS Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region deserve to have good jobs and a vibrant economy and continued growth in the sector will help ensure this is possible. WHEREAS other destination cities have seen revivals with significant attractors such as the Sphere in Las Vegas and the Eiffel Tower illumination in Paris. WHEREAS a meaningful addition to the offerings that we have in Niagara Falls will create an exciting opportunity to revive and refresh the attraction landscape here. WHEREAS meetings have already been taking place with interested investors among City team members and the mayor. WHEREAS the Province’s announcement has already attracted the attention of major brands. THER

THAT Staff organize/promote a survey on Let's Talk page to solicit feedback from residents so that comments can be submitted prior to the June 23rd RFP deadline regarding the ferris wheel in Queen Victoria Park. Residents will be asked for ideas, we can post some ideas for them to choose from and have a section to provide comments. The ideas are to include location. THAT staff contact the Niagara Parks Commission to suggest that they hold an Open House for our residents so that they can provide feedback and comments.

THAT Council WAIVE the procedural by-law to allow for the discussion of Mayor Diodati's notice of motion pertaining to the new development charge reduction program.

1. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to apply for funding under the Development Charge Reduction Program ("DCRP") before the deadline of June 19, 2026. 2. THAT Council COMMITS in the DCRP application, at a date to be determined, to a 50% reduction of net residential development charges. 3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff with delegated authority to execute all documents and agreements necessary to apply for funding under the DCRP. 4. THAT Council DIRECT staff to report back to Council on the outcome of City's application for funding under the DCRP.

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

THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 7:40 PM.