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2:00 PM -Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Council Chambers/Zoom App
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, May 6,
2025, at 2:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL MAyor Diodati, Councillor Dabrowski, Councillor Kerrio, Councillor Patel,
PRESENT: Councillor Baldinelli, Councillor Lococo, Councillor Pietrangelo, Councillor
Strange, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
COUNCIL
ABSENT:
STAFF Bill Matson, Jason Burgess, Kathy Moldenhauer, Kira Dolch, Ken Henry,
PRESENT: Kent Schachowskoj, Tiffany Clark, Nidhi Punyarthi,
via Zoom: Trent Dark,
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. In-Camera Resolution
The City Council Meeting was called to order at 2:03 PM.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council ENTER into an In-Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Mayor Diodati and Councillors Nieuwesteeg,
Pietrangelo and Strange were absent for the vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENING
2.1. THAT the Council Meeting RECONVENE at 4:49 PM.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of April 8, 2025
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council APPROVE the minutes of April 8, 2025 as presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
a) Councillor Patel disclosed a conflict of interest to Report PBD-2025-26 (AM-
2023-13) as the Councillor indicated that her spouse is employed by the
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Applicant E.S Fox Enterprises Inc.
b) Councillor Kerrio disclosed a conflict of interest to By-Laws 2025-052 and
2025-053.
c) Councillor Pietrangelo disclosed a conflict of interest to Report MW-2025-11,
the Surface Treatment Program Budget Amendment. Councillor Pietrangelo
indicated his parents live on one of the roads scheduled for surface treatment.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Events and Announcements:
Komedy for Kidneys
• Annual show was April 17, 2025
Community Easter Egg Hunts
• Firemen's Park -Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor Patel and
Councillor Nieuwesteeg
• Canada One Factory Outlet -Attended by Mayor Diodati
• Niagara Falls Soccer Club -Attended by Mayor Diodati
Birchway Niagara Earth Day Tree Planting Event
• Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor Patel, Councillor Pietrangelo and
Councillor Baldinelli, and Councillor Strange
Soppresatta Night
• Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor Patel, Councillor Pietrangelo,
Councillor Baldinelli, Councillor Strange, Councillor Dabrowski,
Councillor Lococo, Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor Kerrio
Blessing Ceremony - Ten Thousand Buddhas
• Attended by Mayor Diodati and Councillor Lococo
Niagara Jazz Festival Launch
• ' Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor Lococo and Councillor Patel
Councillor Representation:
Councillor Pietrangelo • Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation
Banquet
Councillor Strange • Ham Giveaway at Commisso's
Councillor Nieuwesteeg • Flag Raising for Parental Alienation
• Grand Opening - Nerd Herder
Councillor Lococo • Adopt A Road - DSNDP Road Clean-Up
Initiative
• Justice 4 Black Lives Bench Unveiling
Councillor Patel • Spring Dinner Party hosted by Gujarati
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Society Niagara
Councillor Pietrangelo • Day of Mourning - Flag Raising
Grand Openings:
• Cannabis Cupboard - Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor
Dabrowski and Councillor Nieuwesteeg
• Meraki by J - Attended by Mayor Diodati and Councillor Patel
• Biryaniwalla -Attended by Mayor Diodati and Councillor Patel
• Moodies Bakery - Attended by Mayor Diodati and Councillor Patel
• TL Nail and Spa -Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor Nieuwesteeg
and Councillor Pietrangelo
Flaq Raisinqs:
• Polish Constitution Day -Attended by Mayor Diodati, Councillor
Dabrowkski, Councillor Lococo, Councillor Patel, Councillor Baldinelli
and Councillor Strange
• Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - Attended by Mayor
Diodati and Councillor Patel
b) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Fire Chiefs Coin Recognition
Deputy Fire Chief, Ken Henry, along with Mayor Jim Diodati, recognized city
employee JT Mills, employee in the City's Municipal Works/Operations
Department and Volunteer Firefighter, for his assistance to a medical incident
that occurred in March. CAO Jason Burgess also surprised JT by presenting
him with the Gold Star Employee Award.
6.2. Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza - Presentation and Noise By-law Exemption
Request
On behalf of the Ontario Festival of Culture, Arts and Sports (OFCAS), Eileen
Tinio-Hind, spoke before Council to promote the upcoming Niagara Fiesta
Extravaganza, to be held at Firemen's Park on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
and Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. The OFCAS also asked for Council to approve
a Noise by-law exemption for the Niagara Fiesta Extravanganza to allow for
live outdoor music to be played until 11:00 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law exemption for the Niagara Fiesta
Extravanganza, being held on Saturday August 2nd, 2025 and Sunday August
3rd, 2025, to allow for live outdoor music to be played until 11:00 PM; AND,
that Council direct Staff to support the event by assisting with additional
measures and to charge associated costs to the Council fee waiver program.
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Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD-2025-25 (Public Meeting)
AM-2024-032, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
7701 Lundy's Lane
STAMFORD; PT LOT 133 59R4311 PT 01; 59R4604 PTS 01,02
Proposal: To increase the density permitted and rezone the subject lands
to facilitate the conversion of an existing motel to 96 dwelling units and
the construction of a new 6-storey building containing 42 residential
apartment units, for a total of 138 residential dwelling units.
Applicant:1000706636 Ontario Inc. (Cyrus Gatta)
Agent: Ethan Laman (Upper Canada Consultants)
This Planning Public Meeting began at 5:17 PM.
Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2025-25.
The Agent, Ethan Laman, attended in person and made himself available for
questions in person at the podium.
The Planning Public Meeting concluded at 5:58 PM.
Councillor Patel left Council Chambers at 6:05 PM and returned at 6:06 PM.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. THAT Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment to increase the permitted density and rezone the subject lands for
the conversion of an existing motel to 96 residential dwelling units and the
construction of a new 6-storey building containing 42 residential dwellings
units, for a total of 138 residential dwelling units, subject to the regulations
detailed in this report.
2. 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 - (Opposed by Councillor Patel and Councillor Baldinelli).
7.2 PBD-2025-27 - (Public Meeting)
AM-2024-029 Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Northeast corner of Garner and Angie Road ("Block A")
Proposal: 6 Storey Residential Building with 103 units, including 12 two-level
integrated townhouse units
Applicant: Jeremiah Rudan and Milana Caponcini
Agent: Celina Hevesi (Bousfields Inc)
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This Planning Public Meeting began at 6:16 PM.
Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg left Council Chambers at 6:16 PM and returned at
6:18 PM.
Chris Roome, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2025-27.
At 6:34 PM, resident Ron Tripp of 6284 Shapton Cr. took to the podium to discuss
concerns pertaining to the function of the storm pond and storm sewer system there.
At 6:39 PM, resident Tracey Storr of 8796 Angie Dr. took to the podium to indicate she
is opposed to putting in a residential building in this area, as she is concerned with the
traffic this will being to her area.
At 6:49 PM, a resident Xiufang Chen of 8892 Kudlac St. took to the podium to say they
didn't receive notification regarding this proposed building. Kira Dolch confirmed that
everyone within 120 meters of where the proposed building would be situated as well
as a sign was posted in the area extended notification to residents not just within the
120 meter range.
At 6:51 PM, resident Ed Lapenna of Kudlac Street, took to the podium to voice his
concerns about the density increase in the area should this motion of a 6 storey
building be built.
At 6:53 PM, resident James Fram of 8932 Kudlac Street, took to the podium to voice
concerns that himself and others are not happy about this new building potentially
being built in his neighbourhood is against it.
At 6:54 PM, resident Josie Bianco of 6343 Connor Cr. took to the podium to voice her
concerns about the area becoming busier and the fact that there are no schools for
children in that area.
At 6:56 PM, resident Xiuchun Zhang of 8882 Forestview By. took to the podium to
voice their concerns about this 6 Storey building potentially being built.
The Agent, David Falletta, took to the podium at 7:04 PM and gave a presentation
about the proposed 6 Storey building and answered accompanying questions.
This Planning Public Meeting concluded at 7:18 PM.
Councillors Dabrowski and Patel left Council Chambers at 7:39 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
THAT Council DENY this application
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Ayes: Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Chris
Dabrowski
Nays: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Lori
Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, and City Councillor Vince
Kerrio
DEFEATED- Opposed by Mayor Diodati and Councillors Kerrio, Lococo,
Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and Strange 3-5 on a recorded vote
Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the lands to
a site-specific Residential Apartment 5F (R5F) Density Zone to facilitate the
construction of a 4 to 6 Storey Residential Building with 103 units, including 12
two-level integrated townhouse units, as outlined in this report.
2. 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.
Carried - (Opposed by Councillors Dabrowski, Baldinelli and Patel).
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT direction be given to staff to EXPLORE the option of building a sidewalk along
Garner Road extending to Forestview Boulevard.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. PBD-2025-26 - (Public Meeting)
AM-2023-013, Zoning By-law Amendment
9127 and 9515 Montrose Road
Proposal: Rezone 3 parcels of land to Site-Specific Prestige Industrial
and Environmental Protection Area
Applicant: E.S Fox Enterprises Inc.
Agent: Kaitlin Webber, MHBC Planning LTD.
Councillor Patel declared a conflict with this item at the beginning of this
Council meeting and left Council Chambers at 7:39 PM.
Councillor Dabrowski also left Council Chambers at 7:39 PM.
This Planning Public Meeting commenced at 7:41 PM
Councillor Pietrangelo left Council Chambers at 7:41 PM and returned at 7:44
PM.
Mayor Jim Diodati left Council Chambers at 7:44 PM and Councillor Strange
chaired the meeting in the Mayor's absence. Mayor Diodati returned to Council
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Chambers at 7:53 PM and Councillor Strange returned to his seat.
Chris Roome, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2025-26.
Agent Kaitlin Webber of MHBC took to the podium and gave a presentation
and answered questions.
Councillor Lococo left Council Chambers at 7:48 PM and returned at 7:53 PM.
Councillor Baldinelli left Council Chambers at 7:53 PM.
This Planning Public Meeting concluded at 7:53 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. THAT Council APPROVE a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 3
parcels of land as site-specific Prestige Industrial (PI) zones and
Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zones, as described in this report.
2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to establish a holding
provision until such time as an overall site servicing strategy is
determined, based on the findings of the infiltration/inflow removal study
currently being undertaken, as reviewed and approved by Region and
City Staff.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Dabrowski and Patel were not present
for this vote as Councillor Patel had declared a conflict).
8. REPORTS
8.1 . MW-2025-11
Surface Treatment Program Budget Amendment
Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict with this item and the beginning of
this Council meeting and left Council Chambers at 7:53 PM and returned after
the vote at 7:54 PM.
Councillor Dabrowski returned to Council Chambers at 7:54 PM
Councillor Patel returned to Council Chambers at 7:55 PM.
Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Contract 2025-08 for 2025 Surface Treatment Program be
AWARDED to the lowest bidder Circle P Paving Inc., in the amount of
$2,905,130 plus applicable taxes; and further,
2. THAT Council APPROVE a budgetary increase of$211,000 to the
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existing 2025 approved budget of$2,797,000 for the Urban and Rural
Surface Treatment Program, resulting in a revised total project budget of
$3,008,000; and further,
3. THAT Council APPROVE of the use of unallocated Canada Community-
Building Funds (CCBF) in order to accommodate the requested
budgetary increase; and further,
4. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the
necessary contract documents.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of
interest and Councillors Patel, Dabrowski, Pietrangelo and Baldinelli were
not present for this vote).
8.2. MW-2025-12
Urgent Rural Road Repairs 2025
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council APPROVE a budget amendment, subject to funding
availability, to create a new Capital project for road repairs on Mewburn
Road, Willick Road and Ort Road in the amount of$450,000; and
further,
2. THAT Council APPROVE the use of forecasted 2026 Canada
Community-Building Funds (CCBF) to be received and Capital Special
Purpose Reserves, subject to availability, in order to accommodate the
requested budgetary request; and further,
3. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the
necessary contract documents.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Patel and Baldinelli missing from the
vote
8.3. MW-2025-13
Graffiti Action Plan
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. THAT Council RECIEVE this report regarding the response to Graffiti in
the public realm; and further,
2. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to update the City's bylaws for the
purposes of requiring utility companies and agencies alike to remove
graffiti from their assets located within the City's road allowances and
property within a reasonable timeline, and to recover costs from those
parties for the City to remove graffiti when timelines are not met; and
further,
3. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to develop a utility box wrap program in
conjunction with BIA's and the Public Art Advisory Task Force for 2026
consisting of an annual budgetary allocation of$15,000 in order to
accomplish the intent of completing five new locations per year for the
next five years;
4. THAT Council DIRECT Staff to implement a graffiti assistance rebate
program and to include a $15,000 allocation in the 2026 operating
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budget.
Carried Unanimously - Councillor Baldinelli was not present for this vote
and Councillor Patel was returning to Council Chambers as the vote had
taken place.
8.4. PBD-2025-28
Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee
Request to Designate 6103 Culp Street
Councillor Nieuwesteeg left Council Chambers at 7:55 PM and Councillor
Baldinelli returned to Council Chambers at 7:56 PM. Councillor Kerrio left
Council Chambers at 7:57 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
1. That Council APPROVE the designation of 6103 Culp Street under Part
IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, pursuant to the
recommendations of the Municipal Heritage Committee.
2. That Council DIRECT staff to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate
6103 Culp Street, under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
R.S.O 1990.
3. That Council APPROVE the designation by-law that will be brought
forward if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection
period.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
8.5. PBD-2025-29
Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee
Removal of Properties from Municipal Register of Heritage Properties-
4600-4610 and 4624 Erie Avenue
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
1. That Council APPROVE the removal of the property known municipally
as 4600-4610 Erie Avenue from the Municipal Register of Heritage
Properties.
2. That Council APPROVE the removal of the property known municipally
as 4624 Erie Avenue from the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
8.6. RCF-2025-06
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B'nai Tikvah Congregation Agreement
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the reservation of interment area and
maintenance and fee arrangements with the Congregation B'Nai Tikvah
at the Lundy's Lane Cemetery located at 7489 Lundy's Lane, Niagara
Falls, as provided for in this report;
2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Reserved Area Agreement with the Congregation B'Nai Tikvah for the
purposes of carrying out the objectives referred to in this report;
3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the Chief Administrative Officer, the
General Manager of Recreation and Culture, and the City Solicitor, or
their respective designates as they deem appropriate, to execute all
documentation and take any steps necessary to carry out the above
recommendations.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. CAO-2025-06
Non-Union By-law
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council APPROVE the amendments to the By-law respecting sick leave,
pensions and other benefits for non-union employees.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
9.2. CS-2025-27
Notice of Trespass Policy
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council RECEIVE the Notice of Trespass Policy for information.
THAT Council APPROVE CS-LGL-XXX (attachment 1), effective May 6, 2025.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
9.3. MW-2025-10
Stormwater Management and Wastewater Collection System Summary
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Report and Overview
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT this report be RECEIVED for information.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
9.4. CS-2025-28 - Finance
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of
The Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
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.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
9.5. CS-2025-30
Further Updates to the City's Non-Parking Administrative Monetary
Penalties (AMPS) By-law
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information.
2. THAT Council APPROVE the amendment to the City's non-parking AMPS
By-law Nos. 2024-045 and 2025-018 in the form attached at Appendix 1 to
this Report.
3. THAT Council DELEGATE authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, the
General Manager of Planning, Building and Development, the Manager of
Municipal Enforcement Services and the City Solicitor and their further
designates as they deem appropriate to take any step or action necessary to
administer the City's non-parking AMPS by-laws as amended.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council APPROVE the Consent Agenda Item #9.1 through to and
including Item #9.5.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
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10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK -
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL/SUPPORT
10.1. Noise By-law Exemption Request - Niagara Irish Festival 2025
Attached is a request for a Noise By-law Exemption for an upcoming
community event, Niagara Irish Festival, 2025, which will be held at Firemen's
Park, 2275 Dorchester Road to allow for the playing of amplified music until
10:30 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 and Saturday, August 23rd, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise By-law Exemption for
the Niagara Irish Festival, 2025, which will be held at Firemen's Park, 2275
Dorchester Road to allow for the playing of amplified music until 10:30 PM on
Friday, August 22, 2025 and Saturday, August 23rd, 2025.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
10.2. Noise By-law Exemption Request -St. George & St. Archangel Michael
Serbian Church
Attached is a request for a Noise By-law Exemption for the following dates and
events to be held in 2025, that will take place on the church grounds of St.
George & St. Archangel Michael Serbian Church located at 6085 Montrose Rd.
The requested exemption is for the following dates and events:
• Saturday, June 7 - Folklore Concert
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 27, 28, 29 - 80th Annual Serbian
Day Celebrations
• Saturday July 19 - Engagement Party
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council APPROVE a Noise By-law Exemption for the St. George & St.
Archangel Michael Serbian Church grounds, located at 6085 Montrose Rd,
until 11 PM on the following dates for the events to be held there in 2025:
• Saturday, June 7 - Folklore Concert
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 27, 28, 29 - 80th Annual Serbian
Day Celebrations
• Saturday, July 19 - Engagement Party
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
10.3. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request - National Accessibility Week
Attached is a request for Council to proclaim the week of May 25, 2025 - May
31, 2025 as "National Accessibility Week" in the City of Niagara Falls and to
raise the official flag and logo of the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee
during the entire week at City Hall.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of May 25, 2025 - May
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31, 2025 as "National Accessibility Week" in the City of Niagara Falls and to
raise the official flag and logo of the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee
during the entire week at City Hall.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of May 25, 2025 - May 31, 2025 as
"National Accessibility Week" in the City of Niagara Falls and to raise the
official flag and logo of the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee during the
entire week at City Hall.
Carried Unanimously
10.4. Proclamation Request - Moose Hide Campaign Day
Attached is a request for Council to proclaim Thursday, May 15, 2025 as
"Moose Hide Campaign Day." The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-
led grassroots movement of men and all Canadians standing up against
violence towards women and children.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Thursday, May 15, 2025 as
"Moose Hide Campaign Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council PROCLAIM Thursday, May 15, 2025 as "Moose Hide Campaign
Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
10.5. Proclamation Request - Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month
On behalf of the Save Your Skin Foundation, the attached is a request for
Council to proclaim May 1-31, 2025 as "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in
Niagara Falls.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM May 1-31, 2025 as "Skin
Cancer Awareness Month" in Niagara Falls.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council PROCLAIM May 1-31, 2025 as "Skin Cancer Awareness
Month" in Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
10.6. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request -Seniors Month
Attached is a request for Council to proclaim June as "Seniors Month" and to
arrange for a flag-raising ceremony with the Seniors Advisory Committee
members in the month of June to celebrate all that seniors do for our City.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM June as "Seniors Month" and to
arrange for a flag-raising ceremony with the Seniors Advisory Committee
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members in the month of June to celebrate all that seniors do for our City.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council PROCLAIM June as "Seniors Month" and to arrange for a flag-
raising ceremony with the Seniors Advisory Committee members in the month
of June to celebrate all that seniors do for our City.
Carried Unanimously
10.7. Proclamation Request— Indigenous Survivors Day — National Blanket
Ceremony Day
Attached is a request for Council to proclaim June 30th, 2025 as "Indigenous
Survivors Day— National Blanket Ceremony Day", in the City of Niagara Falls.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council PROCLAIM Monday June 30, 2025 as "Indigenous Survivors
Day— National Blanket Ceremony Day", in the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
10.8. Flag Raising Request - Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
Attached is a request for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony to
recognize "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" which runs from May 5
- May 10, 2025. The theme this year is "Unmasking Mental Health."
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to
recognize "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" which runs from May 5
- May 10, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to recognize "Children's
Mental Health Awareness Week" which runs from May 5 - May 10, 2025.
Carried Unanimously
10.9. Flag-Raising Request - Franco-Ontarian Day
Attached is a request for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony to
recognize "Franco-Ontarian Day" on September 25, 2025.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to
recognize "Franco-Ontarian Day" on September 25, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
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THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony to recognize "Franco-
Ontarian Day" on September 25, 2025.
Carried Unanimously
10.10. Memo - Proposed Amendments to By-law 2019-35 -Animal Care &
Control
The Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee is looking to amend the current
language in By-law 2019-35, Animal Care & Control.
Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE the proposed amendments to
By-law 2019-35, Animal Care & Control.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council PULL this item and REFER to staff.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
10.11. Memo - Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC) - Request of City Councillor
The SAC Committee is requesting that Council appoint a new City Councillor to
serve as the second Council representative on the Seniors Advisory
Committee.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council APPOINT Councillor Dabrowski as a second Councillor to join
the Seniors Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote).
10.12. Proclamation/Declaration Request - MountainView LemonAlD Day - FACS
Niagara Foundation
Mountainview LemonAlD Day raises funds for the Foundation for Family &
Children's Services
Niagara to send children served by FACS Niagara to weeklong day and
overnight camps. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, families from across Niagara will
set up over 100 lemonade stands to raise funds to send kids to camp.
Recommendation: THAT Council DECLARE Saturday, June 7, 2025
Mountainview LemonAlD Day for FACS Niagara in the City of Niagara Falls.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council DECLARE Saturday, June 7, 2025 Mountainview LemonAlD
Day for FACS Niagara in the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
10.13. Proclamation Request - Day of Bulgarian Alphabet Education and Culture
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Attached is a request for Council to proclaim May 24, 2025 as "Bulgarian
Alphabet Education and Culture" Day.
Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM May 24, 2025 as "Bulgarian
Alphabet Education and Culture" Day.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council PROCLAIM May 24, 2025 as "Bulgarian Alphabet Education
and Culture" Day.
Carried Unanimously
10.14. Special Occasion Permit and Noise By-law Exemption - Misty City Music
Festival
Organizers of the event are looking to Council for a letter of Municipal
Significance for the Misty City Music Festival taking place on Friday,
September 5th, 2025 and Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at the Fallsview
Event Grounds at 6727 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls. With Council declaring
the event as "municipally significant," this will assist the organizers with
obtaining a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO.
Additionally, the organizers of the event are looking for Council to approve an
exemption to the City's Noise By-law to allow for the playing of amplified sound
until 10:30 PM on Friday, September 5, 2025 and Saturday, September 6,
2025.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council declare the event as "municipally significant," to assist the
organizers with obtaining a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO; AND,
THAT Council APPROVE an exemption to the City's Noise By-law to allow
for the playing of amplified sound until 10:30 PM on Friday, September 5,
2025 and Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Carried Unanimously
10.15. Proclamation Request - Niagara Shriner's Week
The Niagara Shrine Week requests a city proclamation declaring the week of
June 6 through June 13, 2025 as "Shriners Week."
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council DECLARE the week of June 6 through June 13, 2025 as
"Shriners Week."
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
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THAT Council APPROVE and SUPPORT Item #10.1 through to Item #10.15,
excluding Item #10.10 and Item #10.11.
Carried Unanimously - Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK -
RECOMMENDED FOR INFORMATION
11.1. Resolution -Town of Grimsby - Manufacturing of Emergency Response
Vehicles in Canada
Attached is a resolution passed by the Town of Grimsby Council at their
meeting held on March 31, 2025.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
11.2. Resolution - City of Cambridge - Request the Redistribution of the
Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable
Infrastructure Funding
Please find attached a resolution passed by Cambridge City Council on April
15th, 2025 regarding Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land
Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
11.3. Resolution -Town of Tecumseh - Proposed May 1, 2025 Expansion of
Strong Mayor Powers to the Town of Tecumseh
Attached is a resolution adopted by the Town of Tecumseh at its Regular
meeting on April 22,2025 regarding Strong Mayor Powers for consideration.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
11.4. 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year
The Seniors Advisory Committee will be putting forward a nomination for the
Senior of the Year award.
(A request for a media release has been submitted to the Communications
Department to help promote the call for nominations).
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
11.5. Correspondence from the Niagara Region
The following correspondence from the Niagara Region is for Council's review
for information purposes.
1) Niagara Region Report - PDS 7-2025 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Action Plan 2024 Progress Report
2) Niagara Region Report CSD 16-2025 Respecting Debt Information Report -
2025 Debenture Issuance
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
11.6. Correspondence from Niagara Transit Commission -NT Annual Report &
Q1 Commingled Stats
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Attached is the Niagara Transit Annual Report and the Q1 Commingled Stats.
Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council RECEIVE for information Items # 11.1 through to and including
11.6.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio were not
present for this vote).
11.7 Seniors Advisory Committee and the Downtown Advisory Committee
Requests to increase the amount of members and appoint new members to the
SAC and DAC.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT the terms of reference for the Seniors Advisory Committee be
AMENDED to include a range of 8 to 12 members and that the following 5
residents be appointed to the committee for the remainder of the Council term:
April Petrie, Debbie Felicetti, Kathryn Heier-Siemens, Paul Bradford, Michael
Robert Burnett.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council INCREASE the number of members representing commercial
properties and businesses in the downtown core, from 9 to 10 members and a
APPOINT Antonio Barranca, Cat Thagard and Chris Byrnes, to the Downtown
Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term.
Carried Unanimously
12. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA
Coucnillors Nieuwesteeg and Kerrio returned to Council Chambers at 8:06 PM.
12.1 Ratification of In-Camera
1. Direction to staff for an OLT Matter
2. Educational Planning Matters
3. Further direction to staff regarding a proposal for Doctor Recruitment
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council RATIFY the items discussed In-Camera.
Carried - (Councillor Lococo was opposed to the proposal for doctor
recruitment matter).
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13. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
13.1. NOTICE OF MOTION - Community Meeting
Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Lori Lococo
regarding a Community Meeting.
13.2. NOTICE OF MOTION -Trailer By-law
Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Lori Lococo
regarding a trailer by-law.
13.3. NOTICE OF MOTION - Specialized Transit
Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Lori Lococo
regarding Specialized Transit.
13.4. NOTICE OF MOTION - Have Planning Staff Expand the Circulation Area
for Planning Public Notices
Request of Notice of Motion given by Councillor Lori Lococo during Council
meeting. Nothing submitted in writing yet.
13.5. NOTICE OF MOTION - Request for action to be taken to remedy the hole
in the ground in Chippawa
Request of Notice of Motion given by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg during
Council meeting. Nothing submitted in writing yet.
13.6. NOTICE OF MOTION - Letter of Permission Allowing Convenience Stores
to Sell Liquor and Beer until 1:00AM
Request of Notice of Motion given by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg during
Council meeting. Nothing submitted in writing yet.
13.7. NOTICE OF MOTION - CPR Training To Be Given to City Staff
Request of Notice of Motion given by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg during
Council meeting. Nothing submitted in writing yet.
13.8. NOTICE OF MOTION - Timeline for Direction to Staff regarding Lundy's
Lane Motel Conversion
Request of Notice of Motion given by Councillor Mona Patel during Council
meeting. Nothing submitted in writing yet.
13.9 NOTICE OF MOTION - Request for Standard Reporting Timeline Options
Request of Notice of Motion given by Councillor Mona Patel during Council
meeting. Nothing submitted in writing yet.
14. BY-LAWS
2025- A by-law to declare PIN 64253-0137 (LT), Road Allowance between Lots 8 & 9,
052. Concession 1, Willoughby; Road Allowance between Lots 8 & 9, Concession
Broken Front Niagara River, Willoughby, being Bossert Road; in the City of
Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, as surplus.
2025- A by-law to permanently close part of a highway.
053.
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2024-045 and 2025-018, to provide for
054. increased access to the City's Non-Parking Administrative Penalties system
("AMPS") program by providing options to request screening reviews online
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and hold virtual and written hearings.
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
055. traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Limited Parking,
Parking Meter Zones, Stop Signs at Intersections)
2025- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 184 to the City of
056. Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2024-027).
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to regulate the Riverfront Phase 2 Plan
057. of Subdivision and to repeal By-law No. 2020-124, in part, by removing Parcels
R3-1286, R4-1287, OS-1288, and OS-1289 (AM-2024-027).
2025- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
058. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2025- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its
059. meeting held on the 6th day of May, 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 (Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to
By-law 2025-52 and to By-law 2025-53).
15. ADJOURNMENT
15.1. Adjournment
Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 8:38 PM.
Carried Unanimously
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City Clerk
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