City Council

THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera meeting on June 23, 2026.

THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the June 2, 2026 meeting as presented.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Shania Dennall, Climate Intern, on the City Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan for information.

THAT Council DIRECT staff to come back with a report to include how to handle event applications for available funds from the collected Municipal Accommodation Tax, including the criteria and process for those applying and to conduct further research so as to put Council in a better position to make decisions in the future.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Joe Szabo and Eileen Tino-Hind of the Seniors Advisory Committee for information.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation from the Age-Friendly Niagara Council for information.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation from the Region outlining the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) for information.

THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation and report by Ken Todd on the Unhoused Action Plan for information and ADVANCE the recommendations within the report; and that Council ENACT a steering committee with the necessary participants from agencies and City Staff, consisting of non-elected officials, under the leadership of Ken Todd, with the goal of advancing the recommendations toward the development of a community hub and subsequent report back to Council once their findings are complete; and to further report back on the financial implications for implementation and to identify pre-zone potential sites.

THAT Council pass a motion to go In-Camera as per section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act for advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding a potential easement as part of the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment related to file AM-2026-002, 5961-6017 Valley Way.

1.THAT Council APPROVE an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the permitted density and rezone part of the subject lands to a Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) for the proposed 99 stacked townhouses. 2.THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending draft zoning by-law which includes 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. 3. THAT the applicant must secure permanent access to a public road being Valley Way to support the development, as per the applicant's traffic study; and that access to Shirley Avenue be used as an emergency access only.

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 150 units per hectare; and rezone the lands from a Development Holding (DH) zone to a site specific Residential Apartment 5E Density (R5E-XXX) zone to permit the construction of a 6-storey apartment building containing 57 dwelling units. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in the amending by-law to require the submission of a revised Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of City Staff. 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 Item #9.1, Item #9.2 and Item #9.5 until the Council meeting of July 14, 2026.

THAT Council DEFER Report MW-2026-13 for information until July 14, 2026.

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

1. THAT Council approve the Fee Waiver applications received for the June 23, 2026 submission date, listed as follows: (a) Baobab House - Permit & Design Phase - African Women Acting AWA - in the amount of $2,083.40, to waive the costs associated with the building permit and zoning application fees. (b) Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Slo Pitch Tournament and Streets on Fire Car Show- Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association - in the amount of $1,046.04, to waive the costs associated with the rental fees for the 6 baseball diamonds at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex and at Chippawa Lions Park. (c) Ching Ming Festival - Chinese Community - in the amount of $847.50, to waive the staffing costs for the event at the cemetery. (d) Sukkot Festival - Jewish Niagara - in the amount of $912.40, to waive the costs of the fees associated with the road closures and special event permit. (e) 1812 Battlefield Memorial - Lundy's Lane Historical Society - in the amount of $1,130.00 to waive the staffing costs for the event at the cemetery. (f) Niagara Falls Ribfest 2026 - in the amount of $16,141.55, for the parking labour costs, sanitation support, security support and community programing funding, for the event that was held on May 22-24, 2026. (g) Niagara Falls Convention Centre Marquee Sign Replacement - Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Centre Inc. - in the amount of $6,574.00, to waive the fee for the sign by-law amendment. (h) Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Slo Pitch Tou

THAT Council RECEIVE Report CS-2026-24, ‘2026 Schedule of User Fees Update: Options for Vow Renewal Ceremonies’ for information; and THAT Council APPROVE Option 2 ( Cost Recovery plus Non-resident Premium ) as a one ‑ year pilot program (from August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2027); and THAT Council DIRECT staff to report back on results of the pilot program.

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

THAT Council RECEIVE Report CS-2026-30, 2026-2027 Insurance Program Renewal for information; THAT Council APPROVE the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Insurance Program from Intact Public Entities Inc. (IPE); THAT Council AUTHORIZE the City Solicitor to execute the necessary documents with IPE for the provision of Comprehensive Insurance Services for the period July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 in the amount of up to approximately $2,116,262 plus applicable taxes.

THAT Council AUTHORIZE Staff to enter into negotiations with Ontario Utility Locates Inc. (OUL) for the provision of services relating to utility locates, sewer inspections, sewer flushing, and hydrovac excavation services for an initial three (3) year term with the option to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year terms in accordance with Section 8.4.1 of the City’s Procurement Policy CS-PRC-001; and, That Council AUTHORIZE the General Manager of Municipal Works / City Engineer to execute all agreements and documentation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

THAT Council APPROVE a 2026 Capital Budget Amendment in the amount of $1,060,000 inclusive of non-recoverable HST, funded from Development Charges, for the extension of the watermain on McLeod Road from Matteo Drive to Beechwood Road, and on Beechwood Road from McLeod Road southerly for 330 metres.

THAT Council SUPPORT the comme nts from Planning, Building and Development staff on the proposed changes of Bill 119: Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026 , relative to the Planning Act (Schedule 7). THAT Council DIRECT staff to respond to the Province’s ERO posting on Proposed Planning Act Changes (Schedule 7) of Bill 119.

THAT Council RECEIVE report CS-2026-26 for information.

THAT Council RECEIVE the Asset Management Plan - Progress and Implementation Report for 2025 for information.

THAT Council RECEIVE the Urban Forest Management Plan Phase 1, Urban Forest Canopy Study for information.

That Council RECEIVE the Quarter 1 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City of Niagara Falls from January 1 through March 30 of 2026 (Q1). That Council DIRECT staff to forward the housing information to the Province, as required.

1. THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information purposes. 2. THAT Council SUPPORT a social media awareness campaign for this initiative with an interview of the Niagara Regional Police Services Core Officer.

THAT Council APPROVE a flag raising in Niagara Falls on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for "National Addiction Awareness Week."

THAT Council PROCLAIM Tuesday, July 28th as "World Hepatitis Day."

THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of September 14-20, 2026 as "National Coaches Week."

THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony for "Independence Day of India" at City Hall, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, on behalf of the Niagara Indian Association.

THAT Council PROCLAIM the month of September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month," and to approve a flag-raising for the same cause for the month of September.

THAT Council REFER to Staff the correspondence from the Recreation Committee regarding Committee Presence at City Event for further details including how committees can participate more at events.

THAT Council RECEIVE for Information Item #12.1 through to Item #12.6 (excluding Item #12.5).

THAT Council DIRECT that the City enter into a lease with the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department for a portion of the lands and building known as 11208 Sodom Road, with various terms and conditions, including annual rent in the amount of $32,343 plus HST.; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement.

THAT Council DIRECT Staff to investigate options for enhanced washroom facilities at the Chippawa Boat Ramp and Naisbitt Parkette, including permanent, modular, self-contained, and other innovative washroom solutions, and THAT Staff report back to Council with options, costs and recommendations on the most appropriate and cost-effective washroom solution for the site.

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

That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 9:43 PM.