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2:00 PM -Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, April 8,
2025, at 2:07 PM and re-convened at 4:08 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following
members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Chris Dabrowski,
PRESENT: Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann
Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo,
Councillor Mike Strange
STAFF Jason Burgess, Erik Nickel, James Dowling, Jo Zambito, Nidhi Punyarthi,
PRESENT: Margaret Corbett, Signe Hansen, Kira Dolch, Kathy Moldenhauer
(attending in Chambers)
Trent Dark, Bill Matson (attended meeting via Zoom)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:07 PM.
2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
2.1. In-Camera Resolution
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
2.2. In-Camera Resolution - for Council to go In-Camera for a special meeting on
June 16, 2025
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session for a meeting called for June
16, 2025.
Carried Unanimously
3. CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENING
THAT the Council Meeting RECONVENE at 4:08 PM.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1. Council Minutes of March 18, 2025
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Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of March 18, 2025 as presented.
Carried Unanimously
5. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
a) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to Item #10.1 - CS-2025-
25 (Close & Sale of Bossed Road).
6. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati expressed condolences to:
• The family of Paisley Janvary-Pool, former City Councillor, long-time
volunteer, friend to so many and champion of Niagara Falls
o Served more than 21 years on City Council
o More than 50 years of volunteering
• Sports Wall of Fame
• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Park in the City Committee
• Recreation Committee, and so many more
• Trail named in her honour
• A sad loss for our community. Paisley will be missed
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council DIRECT staff to plant a memorial tree at Stamford Lane United
Church to honour Paisley Janvary-Pool.
Carried Unanimously
b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following events and announcements:
Celebration of Life
• There will be a celebration of life for another one of our former City
Council Members, Wayne Campbell—this Friday, April 11th at
Firemen's Park beginning at 330PM.
Events & Announcements:
Richard Branson Visit at Zipline
• New Virgin flight from Heathrow to Pearson
NICHE Event
• Also attended by Councillor Patel
Niagara College Gala
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• Also attended by Councillors Neiuwesteeg and Patel
Councillor Representation
Councillor Patel • NHF Charity Gujarati Comedy Show
Councillor Lococo • Listen, Learn & Lead —A Series by the NF
Anti-Racism Committee
Councillor Pietrangelo • Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Banquet
Grand Openings:
• Magnificent Women's Market
o Also attended by Councillors Strange, Nieuwesteeg, Baldinelli,
Patel, Kerrio & Pietrangelo
• Board to Bits Café
o Also attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Strange
Flag Raisinqs:
• World Autism Day
o Also attended by Councillors Pietrangelo, Patel, Strange and
Nieuwesteeg
Coming up:
Community Curb Side Giveaway
• This Saturday, April 12th between 7AM- 5PM
• New/gently used items
• Facebook page — promote giveaway items online
Komedy for Kidneys
• Thursday, April 17th at Greg Frewing Theatre
• Tickets online at gregfrewintheatre.com
Easter Eqq Hunts
• Firemen's Park— Friday, April 18th at 11AM
• Canada One Factory Outlets — Saturday, April 19th at 11AM
• NF Soccer Club — Saturday, April 19th also beginning at 11AM
c) Graffiti Motion
• Dismayed at the amount of graffiti in the community
• Both on public and private property
• Have had numerous complaints, from businesses
• We certainly can directly address the public property
• Notify all the public utilities of our intention to have all cleaned
up:
• Complete clean-up by June 1st
• Will look to recoup all of the costs from the public utilities and
transit, etc.
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• In the meantime, we need it cleaned up
• Our social responsibility
Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council instruct Staff to investigate ways to deal with the issue of graffiti
within the City on private and public buildings and to come back to Council with
a staff report as to how to clean up the City; and to have our website updated
to include the ways residents can report a graffiti sighting.
Carried Unanimously
d) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
7. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Niagara Parks Commission
David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks Commission, along with Bob Gale,
Chair of Niagara Parks Commission, updated Council on Niagara Parks
initiatives and projects.
Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council RECEIVE for information the presentation by David Adames,
CEO of Niagara Parks Commission and Bob Gale, Chair of Niagara Parks
Commission.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. Presentation to Council on Regional Water/Wastewater
Phill Lambert,Niagara Region's Director of Water/Wastewater, along with Terry
Ricketts, Commissioner of Public Works, provided a presentation to Council on
the state of the water/wastewater system.
Mayor Jim Diodati left the meeting at 5:55 PM and Councillor Pietrangelo
resumed as Chair. Mayor Diodati returned as Chair at 6:01 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation from Phill Lambert, Niagara Region's
Director of Water/Wastewater and Terry Ricketts, Commissioner of Public
Works from the Niagara Region on Regional Water/Wastewater.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. Niagara Canada International Film Festival
The President of Niagara Canada International Film Festival, Dr. Gordon So,
made a presentation before Council discussing the upcoming Niagara Canada
International Film Festival on June 7 and June 8, 2025 at the Greg Frewin
Theatre.
The festival aims to champion independent filmmakers locally and from around
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the world, while also bringing tourism to the beautiful city of Niagara Falls. The
organizer is looking for an opportunity to discuss their initiatives and how they
can collaborate further.
The following individuals accompanied Dr. Gordon So:
• Jey Jeyakanthan, Executive Director
• Carlos Sousa, Senior Advisor
• Elyza Valdez, Outreach Team
• Alanna Frewin, Greg Frewin Theatre
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation by Dr. Gordon So and provide
support for the Niagara Canada International Film Festival by promoting the
event through our social media channels and city website.
Carried Unanimously
7.4. Appointment Request - Steven Docherty
Resident Steven Docherty spoke before Council regarding traffic safety
concerns.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council DIRECT staff to install a 4 way stop at the corners of Angie
Drive and Pauline Drive and to further review the current conditions of the
existing speed humps; and THAT staff review the non-parking zones and
conduct the proper sight-line reviews to ensure safety measures are taken.
Carried Unanimously
8. PLANNING MATTERS
8.1. PBD-2025-XX (PUBLIC MEETING -TO BE DEFERRED UNTIL A FUTURE
DATE)
AM-2024-019 & 26CD-11-2024-007, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft
Plan of Vacant Land Condominium Application
6111 Carlton Avenue
Proposal: 6 townhouse and 2 semi-detached dwellings along a private
roadway
Applicant: Tanya Byrd and Eric Byrd
Agent: Upper Canada Consultants
8.2. PBD-2025-23 (PUBLIC MEETING) -
AM-2024-027 & 26T-11-2019-001 — Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-
law Amendment & Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification
Part 6357 Progress Street
Proposal: To facilitate the development of 626 dwelling units, parkland,
open space, a stormwater management facility and public roads.
Applicant: Centennial Homes (Niagara) Inc. (Joe Candeloro)
Agent: Upper Canada Consultants (William Heikoop)
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The Public meeting commenced at 6:31 PM.
Mackenzie Ceci, Senior Planner- Current Development, provided an overview
of Report PBD-2025-23.
Dr. John Bacher, of 134 Church Street, St. Catharines, addressed Council
citing environmental concerns and asked for an explanation of the wetland
mapping and boundaries.
William Heikoop, Planning Manager from Upper Canada Consultants, provided
a presentation to Council, representing the applicant, supporting the
development.
The Public meeting concluded at 7:13 PM.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
1. THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-
law Amendment to facilitate the development of 626 dwelling units,
parkland, and a stormwater management facility, subject to the
regulations and modifications detailed in this Report;
2. THAT Council GRANT draft plan approval for the Riverfront Phase 2
Draft Plan of Subdivision, subject to the conditions contained in
Appendix A;
3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor or designate to sign the Draft
Plan of Subdivision as "approved" 20 days after Notice of Council's
decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no
appeals of the decision have been lodged;
4. THAT Council GRANT Draft Plan approval for three years, after which
approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the
Owner/Developer and granted by Council; and
5. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Subdivision Agreement and any required documents to allow for the
future registration of the Subdivision when all matters are addressed to
the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. PBD-2025-22 (PUBLIC MEETING)
AM-2024-008, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5567 Ontario Avenue and adjacent vacant parcel to the south (Lot 15), Lot
16, Plan 328; and Lot 15 Plan 328; City of Niagara Falls
Proposal: To increase the permitted density, rezone the subject lands to
recognize the legal non-complying 3-storey apartment building on Lot 16,
and rezone Lot 15 to permit a 3-storey apartment building.
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Applicant: DSV Capital Management Corp and Dominic Spedaliere
Agent: Robert Smit (NPG Planning Solutions)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:14 PM.
Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2025-22.
Mayor Jim Diodati left the meeting at 7:19 PM and Councillor Pietrangelo
resumed as Chair. Mayor Diodati returned as Chair at 7:27 PM.
Robert Smit, acting on behalf of the applicant, and agent from NPG Solutions,
was present but did not need to present to Council as there were no questions
of Council.
The Public meeting concluded at 7:31 PM.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
1. THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-
law Amendment to increase the permitted density, rezone the subject lands to
recognize the legal non-complying 3-storey 7-unit apartment building located at
5567 Ontario Avenue (Lot 16 — Plan 328) and to rezone the vacant lands (Lot
15 - Plan 328) located to the south of 5567 Ontario Avenue, to permit a 3-
storey 11-unit apartment building, subject to the regulations detailed in this
Report.
2. THAT Council APPROVE Official Plan Amendment No. 042 and pass the
related Zoning By-laws with the Holding provision included in tonight's agenda.
Prior to removal of the Holding Provision, the applicant is required to apply for
a consent application and register on title reciprocal easements for access and
parking prior to registering the site plan agreement on the south side of 5567
Ontario Avenue (Lot 15 — Plan 328) and for (Lot 16 — Plan 328) at 5567 Ontario
Avenue. This will allow for Lot 15 - Plan 328 to have access from Lot 16 — Plan
328 and to have shared access and parking for both properties.
3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending 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.
Carried Unanimously
8.4. PBD-2025-21 (PUBLIC MEETING)
AM-2024-011
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
7302 Kalar Road
Part Township Lot 179, Stamford as in RO484133; City of Niagara Falls
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Proposal: To permit 13 and 15 storey apartment buildings with 412
dwelling units and to protect a tributary of Warren Creek, its buffer, and
associated floodplain
Applicant: 2131595 Ontario Inc. (Terry Perri)
Agent: Peter Lesdow (Peter J. Lesdow Architect)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:32 PM.
Julie Hannah, Manager of Policy Planning, provided an overview of Report
PBD-2025-21.
Peter Lesdow, Agent, from Peter J. Lesdow Architect spoke to Council
supporting the development. He spoke on some planning and design elements
of the application.
The Public meeting concluded at 8:19 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments as detailed in this report for 13 and 15 storey apartment
buildings on the subject lands, in part, and the protection of a regulated
watercourse and its associated floodplain, in part, subject to the
regulations outlined in this report.
2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in
the amending zoning by-law to require a Record of Site Condition (RSC)
be filed and acknowledged by the Ministry of Environment,
Conservation, and Parks with a copy provided to the City; the
submission of a Restoration Plan; and, the submission of an updated
Noise Study which is to include a land use compatibility analysis; all to
the satisfaction of the City.
3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending 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.
Carried Unanimously
9. REPORTS
9.1. MW-2025-08
Assumption of Various Subdivisions
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Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council APPROVE final assumption of Beaver Valley Corridor Phase 1
(Plan 59M-492), Beaver Valley Corridor Phase 2 (Plan 59M-496), Chippawa
West Phase 2 Stage 4 (Plan 59M-447), and Warren Woods Phase 5 Stage 3
(Plan 59M-463) subdivisions.
Carried Unanimously
9.2. MW-2025-09
Shared Service Agreement with Niagara Parks Commission
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council AUTHORIZE the General Manager Municipal Works / City
Engineer to enter into agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission for the
delivery of Shared Services on River Road between Hiram Street and
Glenview Avenue.
Carried Unanimously
9.3. PBD-2025-24
2025 Planning Fees Update
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
That Council APPROVE the recommended changes to the 2025 Planning
Fees, that reflect the extra costs to the municipality resulting from the
downloading of the Niagara Region planning responsibilities to the City of
Niagara Falls effective April 1, 2025.
Carried Unanimously
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.1. CS-2025-25
Permanently Close and Declare Surplus Part of Bossert Road between
Willoughby Drive and Niagara River Parkway; Niagara Falls
Our File: 2025-018
Councillor Kerrio left the meeting at 8:28 PM and returned at 8:29 PM, as he
had declared a conflict of interest.
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
1. THAT Council AUTHORIZE that part of the Bossert Road road allowance
between Willoughby Drive and Niagara River Parkway (the "Subject Lands") as
shown hatched in red on Attachment 1 attached hereto, be permanently closed
and declared surplus to the City's needs.
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2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE that the portion of Bossert Road shown in red
on Attachment 1 be transferred to the adjacent owners, Vincent and Cathy
Kerrio, for fair market value subject to the transfer of easements detailed in this
report.
3.THAT Council AUTHORIZE that the portion of Bossert Road immediately
west of Niagara River Parkway as shown hatched in green on Attachment 1,
be transferred to the Niagara Parks Commission.
4. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Chief Administrative Officer and City
Solicitor, or their designate, to execute all documentation and take steps
necessary to carry out Recommendations 1, 2 and 3.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict of interest).
10.2. RCF-2025-05
2024 Annual Update from the Public Art Advisory Task Force
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
For the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK -
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL / SUPPORT
11.1. Proclamation and Lighting of City Hall in Blue - National Physician's
Day/Provincial Doctor's Day
Enterprise Canada is working with the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) to
celebrate and promote Doctors' Day. They have reached out to local area
municipalities in the Niagara Region to ask for our participation in this year's
celebrations by lighting City Hall in blue on Thursday, May 1. Various
landmarks, city halls, and other municipal centres have lit up blue in the past to
celebrate physicians, and they are hoping this year will be the biggest yet.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Thursday, May 1st, 2025 as
"Doctor's Day in Ontario" and light City Hall in blue on the same day to show
support.
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council PROCLAIM Thursday, May 1st, 2025 as "Doctor's Day in
Ontario" and light City Hall in blue on the same day to show support;
furthermore, THAT Council direct staff to forward a request to the Niagara Falls
Illumination Board to ask for the Falls to be lit in blue on Thursday, May 1,
2025.
Carried Unanimously
11.2. Proclamation Request - Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day
On behalf of the Niagara Health System's-Addiction Services - Hepatitis C
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Care Clinic, the attached is a request for Council to proclaim May 9, 2025 as
"Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day" in Niagara Falls.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Friday, May 9, 2025 "Canadian
Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day" in Niagara Falls.
11.3. Proclamation Request - Be A Donor Month -April 2025
The Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is asking Council to proclaim April as
"BeADonor" Month during the month of April.
BeADonor Month is an annual campaign led by TGLN to raise awareness
about organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario. It's a time to
take meaningful action —whether by registering as a donor, having vital
conversations with loved ones about your donation wishes, or spreading the
word about the impacts of donor registration.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM April 2025 as "BeADonor"
month.
11.4. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request - National Day of Mourning
Attached is a request from the Niagara Regional Labour Council requesting
Council to proclaim Monday, April 28, 2025 as "National Day of Mourning" and
also request that all flags be flying at half-mast at City Hall, as we remember
those who have been injured or were killed in the workplace.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Monday, April 28, 2025 as
"National Day of Mourning" and fly the flag at half-mast at City Hall.
11.5. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request - Leave a Legacy Month - May
2025
The Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) is requesting Council to proclaim
the month of May 2025 as "Leave a Legacy Month" and to arrange a flag-
raising ceremony to highlight both Leave a Legacy Month and the 25th
Anniversary of NCF in Niagara.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM the month of May 2025 as
"Leave a Legacy Month" and to arrange a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday,
May 6, 2025.
11.6. Flag-Raising Request - Restoration Day of the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic community is requesting Council to approve a flag-
raising ceremony at Niagara Falls City Hall on Friday, August 15, 2025 and a
special illumination of Niagara Falls with the colours of the flag on Saturday,
August 16, 2025, to celebrate their heritage and history.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony at
Niagara Falls City Hall on Friday, August 15, 2025 and a special illumination of
Niagara Falls with the colours of the flag on Saturday, August 16, 2025, to
celebrate their heritage and history to celebrate Restoration Day of the
Dominican Republic.
11.7. Special Occasion Permit - Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival - Firemen's
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Park
Organizers of the event are looking to Council for a letter of Municipal
Significance for the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival taking place on
Saturday, July 5, 2025 and Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Firemen's Park. With
Council declaring the event as "municipally significant," this will assist the
organizers with obtaining a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO.
Recommendation: THAT Council DECLARE the Niagara Ukrainian Family
Festival at Firemen's Park as an event of municipal significance in the City of
Niagara Falls in order to assist with a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO.
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council DECLARE the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival at Firemen's
Park as an event of municipal significance in the City of Niagara Falls in order
to assist with a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO and assist in
promoting the event through the City's social media channels.
Carried Unanimously
11.8. Noise By-law Exemption - Niagara Ribstock 2025
Attached is a request for a Noise by-law Exemption for an upcoming
community event, Niagara Ribstock, 2025, which will be held at Firemen's
Park, 2275 Dorchester Road to allow for the playing of amplified music and live
music performances until 11:00 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025 and Saturday,
June 21, 2025.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law Exemption for
Niagara Ribstock, 2025, held at Firemen's Park, 2275 Dorchester Road to
allow for the playing of amplified music and live music performances until 11:00
PM on Friday, June 20, 2025 and Saturday, June 21, 2025.
11.9. Noise By-law Exemption - Taps Brewhouse
Attached is a request for a Noise by-law Exemption for a series of outdoor
events hosted by Taps in the City of Niagara Falls to allow for the playing of
amplified music and live music performances past 9:00 PM on the dates listed
on the attached correspondnece.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law Exemption for
Taps Brewhouse to allow for the playing of amplified music past 9:00 PM on
the specified dates as listed in the correspondence.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law Exemption for Taps Brewhouse to
allow for the playing of amplified music until 12:00 AM on the specified dates
as listed in the correspondence.
Carried Unanimously
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11.10. Fallsview BIA - 2025 Proposed Budget
Attached is the Fallsview BIA's 2025 proposed budget for Council's approval.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE the Fallsview BIA's proposed
budget for 2025.
11.11. Noise By-law Exemption - Niagara Renaissance Festival
Attached is a request for a Noise By-law Exemption for an upcoming event,
Niagara Renaissance Faire, which will be held at Firemen's Park, 2275
Dorchester Road, on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025, to allow for
live outdoor music to be played until 10:30 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law Exemption for
Niagara Renaissance Faire, held at Firemen's Park, 2275 Dorchester Road, on
Saturday, May 17,2025 to allow for live outdoor music to be played until 10:30
PM.
11.12. Flag-Raising Request - Franco-Ontarian Day
Attached is a request for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony on
Thursday, September 25, 2025 to celebrate "Franco-Ontarian Day." In 2025,
this date will also mark the 50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, a
powerful symbol of pride and identity for Ontario's Francophone community.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on
Thursday, September 25, 2025 to celebrate "Franco-Ontarian Day."
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Item #11.2 through to 11.12, excluding,
Item #11.7 and Item #11.9.
Carried Unanimously
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK -
RECOMMENDED FOR INFORMATION
12.1. Resolution -Town of Pelham - Proposed U.S. Tariffs
Attached is correspondence relating to a Resolution passed by the Council of
the Town of Pelham on March 26, 2025, pertaining to the proposed U.S.
Tariffs.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for Information.
12.2. Resolution - City of Peterborough -Tariff Motion
Attached is a resolution that was passed by the City of Peterborough Council
pertaining to the tariffs.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for Information.
12.3. Resolution - City of Peterborough - Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax,
Sustainable Infrastructure Funding
Attached is a resolution that was passed by the City of Peterborough Council.
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Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for Information.
12.4. Resolution - City of Port Colborne - Lodging House By-law
Attached is a resolution from the City of Port Colborne passed at its Council
meeting on February 25, 2025 with respect to the Governing of Lodging
Houses in the City of Port Colborne.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
12.5. Resolution -Town of Fort Erie -Accessibility Advisory Committee
Niagara Transit Issues
Attached is a resolution, addressing the concerns of the Town of Fort Erie
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Staff arrange to have Niagara Regional Transit attend a future Council
meeting to discuss accessibility issues and concerns.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council receive for information Item #11.1 through to Item #11.4.
Carried Unanimously
13. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA
a) Ratification of In-Camera
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council APPOINT Rose Dicienzo and Jamie Lauzon to the Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Carried Unanimously
14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
14.1. NOTICE OF MOTION - Ontario Big City Mayors
Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Mayor Diodati regarding
membership into Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM).
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council waive the procedural by-law and support the resolution
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regarding the Ontario Big City Mayors.
Carried Unanimously
Notice of Motion - Ontario's Big City Mayors
a) Public Property - Lands formerly known as Cyanamid
Councillor Lori Lococo discussed the lands by the Gale Centre formerly known
as Cyanamid and requested a meeting for further discussion. Councillor
Lococo requested to be in attendance.
Direction to Staff: That staff meet with identified parties, including the Region,
whom have environmental concerns on the public property that was formerly
Cyanamid.
b) Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (NPEI)
Councillor Mike Strange recognized the efforts put forth by NPEI and Hydrol
supporting the recent ice storm in the north. The support and teamwork
demonstrated by NPEI and Hydrol staff is to be commended.
c) Sunset Clauses
Direction to Staff- Councillor Pietrangelo requested a report from Planning
providing a summary of those developments with sunset clauses due to expire.
d) Niagara Falls Memorial Arena - Fundraiser Initiative
Councillor Dabrowski brought forth a fundraiser idea to help raise funds for the
Activity Subsidy Fund by selling the relic cards with a piece of a brick from the
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, signed by Steve Ludzik.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council support the fundraiser initiative by promoting the sale of the
cards through our social media channels and website and using these funds to
subsidize the Activity Subsidy Fund.
Carried Unanimously
e) Flag-Raisings - Raising awareness
Direction to Staff- Councillor Dabrowski requested staff to use our website and
other social media channels to help support and promote the approved flag-
raising requests in an effort to raise awareness of the intended message.
15. BY-LAWS
2025- A by-law provides for the adoption of Amendment No. 181 to the City of
042. Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2024-008).
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for the
043. development of a 3-storey 11-unit apartment dwelling, subject to removal of a
Holding (H) symbol and a 3-year sunset clause (AM-2024-008).
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the existing 3-storey 7-unit
044. apartment dwelling as a use of the Lands, subject to removal of a Holding (H)
symbol (AM-2024-008).
2025- A by-law to permanently rename a roadway, east of Schisler Road and west of
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045. Montrose Road as referenced in report PBD-2025-10 which was approved in
council February 4, 2025.
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
046. traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited).
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2024-113, to include new fees and charges
047. relating to the transfer of regional planning responsibilities to the City.(by-law
added)
2025- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its
048. meeting held on the 8th day of April, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
16. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council ADJOURN the meeting at 9:12 PM.
Carried Unanimously
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Notice of Motion—Big City Mayors
For Tuesday,April 8th, 2025
• Whereas membership into Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) requires a
municipality to have a population of 100,000 or more, and
• Whereas according to Statistics Canada, Niagara Falls now has a
population of 111,793
Therefore be it resolved that City Council share a formal request to OBCM that
the City of Niagara Falls be included as a member of OBCM allowing for
opportunities like:
• Consulting and liaising with other cities in Canada that have a presence
on the global stage like Niagara Falls
• Creating value for residents through learning, collaborating and sharing
ideas with like-sized communities
• Implementing best practices common in larger cities, including safety
and security and strategic planning
• Being included in conversations where tourism, international relations,
safety and security, economic development and trade are a priority
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