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J1LL %-._ CityCouncil Meeting
2:00 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, March
18, 2025, at 2:02 PM and reconvened at 4:20 in the Council Chambers, with the following
members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Vince Kerrio,
PRESENT: Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor
Mona Patel, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange
COUNCIL Councillor Chris Dabrowski
ABSENT:
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Nidhi Punyarthi, Scott
PRESENT: Lawson, Kira Dolch, Tiffany Clark, Kent Schachowskoj, Shelley
Darlington, Kathy Moldenhauer, Tiffany Clark
Attending via Zoom: Gerald Spencer, Trent Dark
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Council Meeting was called to order at 2:02 PM.
2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL / RESOLUTION TO APPOINT
COUNCILLOR KERRIO
a) In-Camera Resolution
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
b) Resolution to Appoint Councillor Kerrio
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council Appoint Councillor Vince Kerrio to the office of City Councillor for
the remainder of the term.
Carried Unanimously
c) Swearing in of Councillor Vince Kerrio
Bill Matson, City Clerk, swore in Councillor Vince Kerrio as a Niagara Falls City
Councillor for the remainder of the current Council term.
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3. MEETING RECONVENING
The City Council meeting meeting reconvened at 4:20PM.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1. Council Minutes of February 25, 2025
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of the February 25, 2025 meeting as
presented.
Carried Unanimously
5. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to Item #9.2 - Northwest
Secondary Plan (PBD-2025-18), as the Councillor is a member of Club Italia
and they are a stakeholder in the plan.
b) Councillor Strange - declared a conflict of interest to Item #9.1 - Garner West
Secondary Plan Update (PBD-2025-17) due to his real estate company having
two listings in this area.
c) Councillor Nieuwesteeg - declared a conflict of interest with Item #13.2, due to
being the Chair of the Main & Ferry BIA.
d) Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.1 (PBD 2025-16
AM-2025-01) due to owning a property that could be affected by this matter.
e) Councillor Patel declared a conflict of interest to Item #9.2 - Northwest
Secondary Plan (PBD-2025-18). She indicated that she's a member of Club
Italia and that their property would be affected by the Secondary Plan.
6. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Luciano Chieca, Our Chief Building Official, on the passing of his father-
in-law, Mario Rizzo Sr.
• Helga Campbell and Leigh Campbell, the family of our dear friend and
Council member Wayne, on his passing.
b) Events & Announcements
• Welcome to back to Councillor Vince Kerrio as he was sworn back in
today as a member of Council
• Niagara Health Gala-Fashion and Philanthropy-Raised more than
$700,000.00. This event was attended by Mayor Diodati, along with
Councillors Patel, Baldinelli, Pietrangelo and Nieuwesteeg.
• Brunch, Bid and Bowl-This event was attended by Mayor Diodati, as
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well as Councillors Lococo, Patel and Nieuwesteeg.
• Ramadan Iftar Dinner - This event was attended by Mayor Diodati as
well as Councillor Strange.
• Groundbreaking-JRM Memorial Bust (Jose Rizal) - This event was
attended by Councillors Strange, Pietrangelo and Patel.
• The King Charles III Coronation Medal Awards -This event was attended
by Councillor Nieuwesteeg. Pate
Grand Openings and Business Happenings
• Cannabis Culture-This event was attended by Mayor Diodati and
Councillor Patel.
• Batatalicious-This event was attended by Mayor Diodati, and Councillors
Nieuwesteeg and Pietrangelo.
• Steinbachs and Chapelle Professional Corporation-This event was
attended by Mayor Diodati as well as Councillors
Nieuwesteeg,Pietrangelo and Patel.
• Gaber Consultants, Medical Aesthetic Clinic-This event was attended by
Councillors Pietrangelo, Nieuwesteeg, Patel and Lococo.
• Chocolate Laboratory-This event was attended by Councillors Patel,
Nieuwesteeg and Baldinelli.
• Hewad Kebab-This event was attended by Mayor Diodati as well as
Councillors Patel, Nieuwesteeg and Baldinelli.
• Target Golf-This event was attended by Mayor Diodati as well as
Councillors Patel, Nieuwesteeg and Baldinelli.
• Hair Lovers 50th Anniversary-This event was attended by Mayor Diodati
as well as Councillor Lococo
Flag Raisinqs
• Bulgaria's National Day
City Staff Team-Recognition
• Congratulations to City Staff Team from Finance-Jennifer, Chris, Jodi
and Refi were the #1 fundraisers at this year's Tim Horton's Bowl for
Kid's Sake. The team raised $3,275.00! for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
7. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
7.1. Civic Recognition - Niagara Taekwondo
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Mayor Diodati, on behalf of City Council, recognized Adele Carvers, a high
performance Taekwondo Athlete from Niagara Taekwondo. Adele recently
achieved a gold medal in the Cadet Division for Taekwondo Sparring. This
achievement has earned her a wild card spot on Team Canada for the
upcoming Pan Am Championships in Mexico this April.
Council agreed to move to Item #10, #11, #12 and #13 at 4:44 PM to deal with
matters prior to the start of the Planning Public meeting.
8. PLANNING MATTERS
8.1. PBD-2025-16 (Public Meeting)
AM-2025-001, City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals in Residential Areas
The Planning Public meeting started at 5:00PM.
Councillor Pietrangelo left Council Chambers at 4:56PM due to a conflict of
interest with this matter, and returned after the break when the meeting
readjourned at 8:48PM.
Gabriella Guo of 7667 Goldenrod TI, was registered via Zoom. Her husband
spoke on her behalf but his name was not clear. He addressed Council
inquiring if a backyard suite is considered to be an ADU.
Amir Haskell of, 7750 Shadbush Ln, inquiring if there will be changes to the B
& B licence in terms of adding an extra bedroom to his licence.
John Macdonell, of 5397 Forsythe St. addressed Council with a business pitch
to work together to bring in more VRU's.
Aras Reisi, indicated he is a Niagara Falls resident but didn't state his address.
Addressed Council with a presentation in support of this matter.
Frank Messina, of 5710 Church's Ln, a landlord who rents out properties to
tenants, addressed Council in support of this matter. Mr. Messina expressed
his frustrations as a landlord outlining issues he has with the landlord tenant
board.
Peter Colosimo, of 6424 Jupiter By, addressed Council with his planning
experience and his concerns about this matter, pertaining to the OOSTR's not
addressing long term rentals.
John Pinter of 3490 Cardinal Dr. addressed Council in support of this matter,
citing his opinion that the demand will continue to grow. He also mentioned that
he would like to see an increase in the number of streets allowed to have legal
VRUs.
Rachel Stempski, of 6315 Pine Grove Av, addressed Council with concerns
about the Bed & Breakfast business licence application process and also in
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support of this matter.
Anne Phillips, of 7807 Pamela Dr., addressed Council citing concerns about
this matter claiming that the City is not what it used to be.
John Garrett, of 4337 Simcoe St., addressed Council citing concerns about this
matter, including comments about unlicensed VRUs.
Joe Mrozek, of 7690 Green Vista Gate, addressed Council with concerns about
this By-Law expressing his concerns regarding the lack of opportunities for
vacation rentals and speaking of the potential impacts on the community.
Marianne, of 4029 Bridgewater Street, addressed Council supporting the by-
law.
Mayor Diodati left Council Chambers at 6:31 PM and returned at 6:38PM. He
left again at 8:06PM and returned at 8:10PM. Councillor Strange took his place
both times, to Chair the meeting. Each time Mayor Diodati returned, Councillor
Strange returned to his seat.
The Public meeting concluded at 7:46 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. That Council APPROVE amendments to the Official Plan to permit
Owner Occupied Short-Terms Rentals in residential areas subject to the
provisions of Zoning By-law No. 79-200;
2. That Council APPROVE amendments to Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to
define and permit Owner Occupied Short-Terms Rentals in residential
areas subject to specific criteria;
3. That Council APPROVE amendments to Licensing By-law No. 2021-57
to include licensing requirements for Owner Occupied Short Term
Rentals;
4. That Council APPROVE amendments to the Administrative Penalties
(Non-Parking) By-law No. 2024-045 as amended by By-law No. 2025-
018 to include fines for Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals, consistent
with Bed and Breakfast establishments;
5. That Council APPROVE amendments to By-law No. 2024-113 to fees
and charges for various services, licenses and publications for the City
of Niagara Falls to include licensing fees for Owner Occupied Short-
Term Rentals; and
6. That Council APPROVE amendments to the Municipal Accommodation
Tax By-law No. 2025-009 to include reference to Owner Occupied
Short-Term Rentals.
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7. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to bring back a formal report after 15
months to allow for a 1 year study period and 3 months to review.
Not Put.
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council DEFER the owner occupied short-term rentals in residential
areas to the open public Council meeting on May 27, 2025.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of
interest).
9. REPORTS
at 8:30PM a break was given to Council and staff. The meeting reconvened at
8:48PM.
9.1. PBD-2025-17
Garner West Secondary Plan Update
Chris Millar, Senior Project Manager- Secondary Plans, provided a
presentation regarding PBD-2025-17 and PBD-2025-18.
Councillor Strange left Chambers at 8:49PM due to a conflict with Item #9.1
and returned at 9:10PM once the vote been taken.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. THAT Council RECEIVE report PBD-2025-17 for information purposes
respecting progress on the Garner West Secondary Plan project.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Strange declared a conflict of interest).
9.2. PBD-2025-18
Northwest Secondary Plan Update
Councillor's Patel and Lococo left Chambers at 9:10PM due to a conflict with
Item #9.2 and returned at 9:12PM once the vote been taken.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. Council RECEIVE Report PBD-2025-18 for information purposes
respecting progress on the Northwest Secondary Plan project.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Lococo and Patel declared a conflict of
interest).
9.3. CLK-2025-05
Fee Waiver Applications - March 2025 Submissions
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Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council approve, approve in part or deny the Fee Waiver
applications received for the March 18, 2025 submission date, listed as follows:
a. Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw - in the amount of$154.28, to
waive the costs of a facility rental at the MacBain Centre.
b. Meeting Room Rental Fee for 2025 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara - in
the amount of $8,791.40 to waive the costs of a facility rental at the MacBain
Centre.
c. Stamford Centre Volunteer Firefighters Association Annual Easter Egg Hunt
- $2,600.00, to waive the costs of staffing and rental fees.
d. Book Riot - 2025, Women's Place of South Niagara - o/a Birchway Niagara,
in the amount of $10,238.00, to waive the costs of the ice rental at the Gale
Centre.
e. Charity Comedy Show, Niagara Health Foundation - in the amount of
$884.79, to waive the costs of the rental fee at the Exchange Market.
f. Cruising on the Q, Heart Niagara - in the amount of$5,750.00, to waive the
costs of the fees associated with the road closures.
g. Simchas bais Hashoaiva, Jewish Niagara - in the amount of$800.00, to
waive the costs of the fees associated with the road closures, for the event that
was held in 2024.
h. Carifalls Niagara Falls Multicultural Caribbean Carnival Parade, Majestic
Multicultural Events Inc., in the amount of$1,450.00, to waive the costs
associated with the road closures.
i. Second Annual Niagara Falls Golden Horseshoe Multicultural Latin Festival,
Majestic Multicultural Events Inc., in the amount of$1,000.00, to waive the
costs associated with the road closures.
j. Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association - Slo Pitch Tournament, in the
amount of$310.80, to waive the fees associated with the diamond fees at
Patrick Cummings Park.
k. SPN Slo-Pitch Championship - Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters
Association, in the amount of$5,932.64, to waive the costs associated with the
arena fees at the Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena.
I. Streets on Fire Car Show, Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association, in
the amount of$250.00, to waive the costs associated with using the Chippawa
Lions Park parking lot.
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m. Meeting Room Rental Fee for 2025 - Pathstone Mental Health - in the
amount of$4,441.15 to waive the costs of a facility rental at the MacBain
Centre and for drop-in recreation passes.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. CS-2025-13 - Finance
Deferral of Taxes for Low-Income Seniors or Low-Income Disabled
Persons Policy
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council APPROVE Policy 700.43 Deferral of Taxes for Low-Income
Seniors or Low-Income Persons with Disabilities effective for the 2026 taxation
year.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. CS-2025-19 - Finance
2024 Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance (Unaudited)
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council RECEIVE the Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance report for
the year ended December 31, 2024.
Carried Unanimously
9.6. CS-2025-24 - Finance
Budget Spending and Signing Authority Policy
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council REPEAL By-law 2019-093, a by-law to delegate the
authority to approve and execute agreements to members of City Staff.
2. THAT Council APPROVE CS-FIN-038 Budget Spending and Signing
Authority Policy (attachment 1) effective March 24, 2025 and the
associated By-law 2025-040 Budget Spending and Signing Authority By-
law
Carried Unanimously
9.7. MW-2025-06
Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council RECEIVE this report for information.
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Carried Unanimously
9.8. MW-2025-07
Reconstruction and Widening of McLeod Road from Kalar Road to
Beechwood Road Capital Budget Amendment
Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
It is recommended:
1. THAT Council APPROVE a 2025 Capital Budget Amendment to create
R177-25 for the Reconstruction and Widening of McLeod Road from
Kalar Road to Beechwood Road with a total budget of$9,562,500
(inclusive of non-recoverable HST), funded by $250,000 from
Development Charges, $4,531,250 from Capital Special Purpose
Reserves and $4,781,250 from Municipal Housing Infrastructure
Program (MHIP) — Housing Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) Grant;
2. THAT Council APPROVE the closure of TSP51-21 McLeod Road -
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) with a budget of
$250,000 funded by Development Charges be transferred to R177-25;
and,
3. THAT Council APPROVE the payment of$326,640.63 (inclusive of
HST) to GrantMatch Corp. with $244,980.47 (75%) due upon project
approval and $81,660.16 (25%) holdback due upon first receipt of
government funds.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council extend the curfew past 10:00 PM to allow for the continuation of
the Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously
9.9. CS-2025-23
Statement of 2024 Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council
and Commissions
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council RECEIVE report CS-2025-23 for information.
Carried Unanimously
10. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda was presented before Council at 4:44 PM.
10.1. CS-2025-21 - Finance
Final Tax Notice Due Dates
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1. THAT Council APPROVE June 30 and September 30 as the 2025 Final
Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest
Assessment Classes.
2. THAT Council APPROVE August 29 and October 31 as the 2025 Final
Due Dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential
Assessment Classes.
10.2. CS-2025-22
2025 Property Tax Rates
THAT Council APPROVE the 2025 Property Tax Rates as illustrated in
attachments 1 through 3.
10.3. PBD-2025-20
Annual Report - Delegated Authority Process
THAT Council RECEIVE the Annual Report that reviews and provides an
update on the Delegated Authority Process for information.
10.4. RCF-2025-02
2024 Annual Update from the Culture Section
THAT Council receive report R&C 2025-02 for information.
10.5. PBD-2025-19
2024 Development & Housing Monitoring Report - Year in Review
THAT Council RECEIVE the 2024 Year End Development and Housing
Monitoring Report that reviews the status of development and growth
management activity for the City of Niagara Falls.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE Item #10.1 through to and
including Item #10.5.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Proclamation Request -Apraxia Awareness Day
Attached is a request for the City of Niagara Falls Council to proclaim
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 as "Apraxia Awareness Day."
Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a misunderstood and challenging speech
disorder.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Wednesday, May 14, 2025 as
"Apraxia Awareness Day."
11.2. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request - UN World Press Freedom Day
Attached is a request for the City of Niagara Falls to issue a proclamation to
recognize UN World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2025 which takes place
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Other cities who have participated in previous years
have also lit up their respective City Hall buildings or raised a UN flag as well.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Saturday, May 3, 2025 as UN
World Press Freedom Day.
11.3. Flag-Raising Request - Nicola Tesla Day
Attached is a request for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony in support
of TESLA FEST 2025 on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at City Hall.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony in
support of TESLA FEST 2025 on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at City Hall.
11.4. Flag-Raising Ceremony - Philippine Independence Day
Attached is a flag-raising request for Council to approve a flag-raising
ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2025 to celebrate "Philippine Independence
Day."
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on
Thursday, June 12, 2025 to celebrate "Philippine Independence Day."
11.5. Resolution - City of Sarnia - Carbon Tax
Attached is a resolution passed by the City Council of Sarnia addressing
carbon tax.
Recommendation: THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council PULL Item #11.5 from approve and support and MOVE TO
receive and file.
Carried (Councillor Patel was opposed)
11.6. Resolution - City of Thorold -Actions to Address Mental Health,
Addiction and Homelessness
Attached is a resolution, passed by Thorold City Council on February 25, 2025,
concerning Actions to Address Mental Health, Addiction and Homelessness.
Recommendation: THAT Council SUPPORT the City of Thorold's resolution.
11.7. Resolution - City of Kingston - High Speed Rail Project
Attached is a resolution from the City of Kingston, approved by its Council on
March 4, 2025, with respect to the High Speed Rail Project.
Recommendation: THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
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THAT Council PULL Item #11.7 from approve and support and MOVE TO
receive and file.
Carried. Opposed by Councillor Pietrangelo.
11.8. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Resolution
Attached is the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative correspondence
passed by the Town of Fort Erie Council at its meeting of February 24, 2025.
Recommendation: THAT Council SUPPORT the resolution.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Item #11.1 through to and including Item
#11.4 and also to include Item #11.6.
Carried Unanimously
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Resolution - City of Toronto - Buy Local, Buy Canadian Campaign
Attached is a resolution from the City of Toronto pertaining to the "Buy Local,
Buy Canadian Campaign."
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
12.2. Correspondence from the Niagara Region
Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region pertaining to the
following matters:
1. CLK-C 2025-013 - Motion - Supporting Niagara Business Community
2. CLK-C 2025-012 CSD 6-2025 Respecting 2025 Property Tax Policy, Ratios
and Rates
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council REMOVE item #12.2 from receive and file and move this item to
RECEIVE and SUPPORT.
Carried Unanimously
12.3. Anti-Racism Committee - Lecture Series
The Anti-Racism Committee is hosting a lecture series on March 27th, 2025 at
the Exchange.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
12.4. Correspondence from the Director General of "United Against Hate
Canada"
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Attached is correspondence sent from the group, "United Against Hate
Canada."
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
12.5. Resolution - Town of Lincoln - U.S. Tariffs
Attached is a resolution passed by the Town of Lincoln Council on March 3,
2025 regarding support for 'Team Canada' response to proposed U.S. tariffs.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
12.6. Memo - from Planning - Supplemental Information Regarding By-law No.
2025-029
Attached is a memo providing an explanation of the inclusion of By-law 2025-
029 on this agenda.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Item #12.1 through to and
including Item #12.6 (excluding Item #12.2).
Carried Unanimously
13. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
13.1. Special Occasion Permit Request - The Hope Gala - Fallsview Casino
Resort
Organizers of the event are looking to Council for a letter of Municipal
Significance for the Hope Gala taking place at the Fallsview Casino Resort on
June 14, 2025. 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 Hope Gala as an event of
municipal significance in the City of Niagara Falls in order to assist with a
Special Occasion Permit from the AGCO.
13.2. Main & Ferry BIA - 2025 Proposed Budget
Attached is the Main & Ferry BIA 2025 proposed budget for Council's approval.
Councillor Nieuwesteeg disclosed a conflict of interest with this matter and did
not vote on it this.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE the Main & Ferry BIA's proposed
budget for 2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
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THAT Council APPROVE Item #13.1 and Item #13.2.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg declared a conflict of
interest to Item #13.2 only).
14. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA
a) Direction to staff. Nothing to Ratify.
15. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Fernwood Park
Councillor Pietrangelo discussed Fernwood Park addressing a resident
concern and requesting additional nicer garbage cans. Additional signage was
also requested pertaining to "not feeding coyotes" because the coyotes come
into the park due to the garbage.
b) Hospice Niagara
Councillor Pietrangelo discussed the City's application for Hospice beds, that
was denied by the Province.
Direction to Staff- that the CAO be directed to call the Minister of Health to
inquire about what needs to be done for our funding application to be
approved.
c) Councillor Patel asked that the City put notice out on social media to not feed
wildlife such as foxes and coyotes. She also asked about the street sweepers
and when they will start. The CAO address her question and confirmed they
are planning to send the street sweepers out sometime next week.
16. BY-LAWS
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to permit the use of the Lands for an 18-
029. storey mixed-use building with a hotel and tourist attractions, subject to a 4-
year sunset clause and the removal of a Holding (H) symbol (AM-2024-005).
2025- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 180 to the City of
031. Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2025-001).
2025- A by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to introduce new definitions and
032. regulatory provisions respecting Owner Occupied Short-Term
Accommodations in residential zones (AM-2024-001).
2025- A by-law to amend the City's Vacation Rental Unit and Bed and Breakfast
033. Establishment Licensing By-law No. 2021-57 to include Owner Occupied
Short-Term Rentals.
2025- A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for
034. the City of Niagara Falls.
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2024-045 as amended by By-law 2025-018 to
035. establish Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) for By-law No. 2004-105 (as
amended by By-law No. 2005-73, By-law No. 2007-28 and By-law No. 204-
155); By-law No. 2007-41; By-law No. 2001-31 (as amended by By-law No.
2021-57 and By-law No. 2021-99).
2025- A By-law to amend By-law 2025-009 to establish a Municipal Accommodation
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036. Tax.
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
037. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2025- A by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
038. purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2025.
2025- A by-law to delegate Budget Spending and Signing Authority to Officers and
040. Employees of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
2025- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its
041. meeting held on the 18th day of March, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed, excluding
By-Laws 2025-031 through to and including 2025-036.
Carried Unanimously
17. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 10:10PM.
Carried Unanimously
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