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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-2025 AGENDA City Council Meeting 2:00 PM - Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The Exchange Facility/Zoom App. All Council Meetings are open to the public in person, at the Exchange Facility at 5943 Sylvia Place or watched virtually. All electronic meetings can be viewed on this page, the City of Niagara Falls YouTube channel, the City of Niagara Falls Facebook page, along with YourTV Niagara. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 2.1. In-Camera Resolution (added) August 26 2025 - Resolution to go In-Camera 10 3. CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENING O Canada: Mackeba Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1. Council Minutes of July 29, 2025 City Council - 29 Jul 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 11 - 42 5. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. 6. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS All speakers are reminded that they have a maximum of 5 minutes to make their presentation. 7.1. Niagara Falls Terry Fox Run - 2025 Page 1 of 368 Chris Garner, Terry Fox Foundation Ambassador and Special Guest Presenter, will speak to Council about this year's Niagara Falls Terry Fox Run, revealing this year's Dedication and goals and inviting Council to register for this year's run. 7.2. South Niagara Hospital - Update (Presentation added) Representatives from Niagara Health and EllisDon will be presenting to Council an update on the status of construction for the South Niagara Hospital. Patrick Topping, Director Transactions & Construction, Niagara Health along with Mike Dunford, Senior Project Manager, EllisDon will deliver the presentation. Presentation SNH Update Niagara Falls Council August 2025 43 - 53 8. PLANNING MATTERS 8.1. PBD-2025-46 - Public Meeting (Presentation added) AM-2025-012 – Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment 5901 - 6009 Bentley Common Proposal: To permit vacation rental units within the thirty- four existing townhouse dwellings Applicant: 1746362 Ontario Corp, Chen Wei, Han Feng, Yao Shifeng, Wang Juncheng, Xiao Wei, Ding Tieshan & Li Huaiying Agent: Chloe Andre & Stephen Fraser (A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd.) Danielle Foley, Senior Planner - Long Range Planning Initiatives, to provide an overview of Report PBD-2025-46. PBD-2025-46 - Pdf Presentation (Staff) - AM-2025-012 - Final Presentation (Agent) - AM-2025-012 54 - 89 9. REPORTS 9.1. RCF-2025-03 (Report and presentation added) Direction for staff to close Willoughby Historical Museum Clark Bernat, Senior Manager of Culture, to provide a presentation to Council regarding RCF-2025-03. 90 - 129 Page 2 of 368 RCF-2025-03 - Pdf Council Presentation - Willoughby History Plan 2025 (3) 9.2. CS-2025-47 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement CS-2025-47 (Finance) 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement - Pdf 130 - 135 9.3. MW-2025-21 Expansion of Automated Speed Enforcement to Local City of Niagara Falls Roads MW-2025-21 - Pdf 136 - 140 9.4. MW-2025-22 Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks in Niagara Falls MW-2025-22 - Pdf 141 - 145 9.5. CS-2025-46 - (Report added) Capital Project Closing and Adjustments Report as at December 31, 2024 CS-2025-46 - Capital Project Closing and Adjustments Report as at December 31, 2024 - Pdf 146 - 155 9.6. MW-2025-20 (Report added) Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements Contract Award RFT-MW-ENG-25-36 MW-2025-20 - Pdf 156 - 177 9.7. PBD-2025-48 - (Report added) Expansion to Public Notice Circulation Area PBD-2025-48 - Pdf 178 - 187 9.8. RCF-2025-15 (Report added) Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project RCF-2025-15 - Pdf 188 - 208 Page 3 of 368 Correspondence from resident 10. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda is a set of reports that could be approved in one motion of council. The approval endorses all of the recommendations contained in each of the reports within the set. The single motion will save time. Prior to the motion being taken, a councillor may request that one or more of the reports be moved out of the consent agenda to be considered separately. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council APPROVE Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.4. 10.1. CS-2025-48 - Finance Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 CS-2025-48 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 - Pdf 209 - 211 10.2. CS-2025-49 - Realty Services Encroachment Agreement 4624 Queen Street Owner: Grap Queen Street Inc. Our File: 2025-035 CS-2025-49 - Pdf 212 - 216 10.3. PBD-2025-49 Quarter 2 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report PBD-2025-49 - Pdf 217 - 239 10.4. RCF-2025-14 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees RCF-2025-14 - Pdf 240 - 244 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK The Communications section of the agenda is a set of items listed as correspondence to Council that could be approved in one motion of Council. If Staff feel that more than one recommendation is required, the listed communications items will be grouped accordingly. The single Page 4 of 368 motion per recommendation, if required, will save time. Prior to any motion being taken, a Councillor may request that one or more of the items be lifted for discussion and considered separately. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve/support Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.5. 11.1. Flag-Raising Request - HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day, Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week Positive Living Niagara is requesting Council to approve a flag raising in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24 - Dec 1), World AIDS Day (Dec 1) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1-8). Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag raising in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24 - Dec 1), World AIDS Day (Dec 1) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1-8), to be held on Monday, November 24, 2025. Flag-Raising Request - HIV-AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24 - Dec 1), World AIDS Day (Dec 1) and Indigenous HIV-AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1-8) 245 - 247 11.2. Flag-Raising and Proclamation Request - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Attached is a request from Birchway Niagara for Council to hold a flag-raising at City Hall on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 to mark the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women." In addition, Birchway Niagara is requesting that Niagara Falls City Council approve the attached proclamation in support of this initiative. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising at City Hall on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 to mark the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" and APPROVE the proclamation in support of this initiative. Flag-Raising Request for nov 25, 2025 - Niagara Falls - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women sample proclamation 2025 and flag design - Niagara Falls - 248 - 250 Page 5 of 368 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 11.3. Proclamation Request - International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day Attached is a request for Council to proclaim Tuesday, October 7, 2025 as "Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day." Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Tuesday, October 7, 2025 as "Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day." Proclamation Request - International Neuralgia Awareness Day 251 - 253 11.4. Proclamation Request - Arthritis Awareness Month - September 2025 The Arthritis Society Canada is requesting Council to proclaim September 2025 as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in the City of Niagara Falls. Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM September 2025 as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in the City of Niagara Falls. Proclamation Request - Arthritis Awareness Month - September 2025 Proclamation - Arthritis Awareness Month - email 254 - 258 11.5. Special Occasion Permit Request - Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival Organizers on behalf of the Niagarka Organization, are looking to Council for a letter of Municipal Significance for an upcoming event, the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival, to be held form July 11-12, 2026 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, to be held from July 11-12, 2026 at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls, as an event of "municipal significance" in order to assist the organizers with obtaining a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO. Special Occasion Permit Request - Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival 259 - 260 12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK Page 6 of 368 RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council receive for information Item #12.1 through to and including Item #12.5. 12.1. Resolution - Region of Niagara Attached is a resolution sent from the Niagara Region for information, regarding the "Elect Respect" Campaign. (also attached is resolution from City of Thorold and from the Town of Grimsby regarding same subject matter). Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for Information. CLK-C 2025-081 Motion - Elect Respect Campaign 2025.08.11_TOG Resolution_Elect Respect (COMBINED) CC 11-2025 - City of Thorold Resolution Respecting Elect Respect Pledge 261 - 269 12.2. Correspondence from the Niagara Region Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region for information. 1. Niagara Region - Repeal of By-laws Delegating Planning Application Approvals to Local Area Municipalities. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. CLK-C 2025-076 PDS 13-2025 - - Repeal of By-laws Delegating Planning Application Approvals to Local Area Municipalities. 270 - 276 12.3. Resolution - City of Kingston - Heritage Property Insurance Rates Attached is a resolution from Kingston City Council passed at its meeting on August 12, 2025. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. Resolution - City of Kington - Heritage Property Insurance Rates 277 - 278 12.4. Resolution - Town of Grimsby - Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 Attached is correspondence from the Town of Grimsby regarding an Endorsement of Motion - Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. 279 - 283 Page 7 of 368 Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. 2025.08.11_TOG Endorsement of Opposition to Bill 5 (COMBINED) 12.5. Niagara Falls Public Library - Clarification Memo and Draft 2024 Annual Report The attached memo provides context regarding the Multi-Use Community Centre redevelopment for Councillor review. In addition, a draft copy of the 2024 Annual Report and excerpts from the 2024 statistics is included. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. Memo to Council - Chippawa Library - Aug 19 2025 2024 Draft NFPL Annual Report – Highlights and Full Report (1) 284 - 298 13. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 13.1. Correspondence from resident - Mary Lalicich Attached is a request for consideration from a local resident looking for Council to adopt a renovictions by-law. Recommendation: To REFER to Staff. Email from Mary Lalicich - Exploring the possibility of adopting a renovictions by-law 299 - 301 14. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA 15. MOTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION 16. NOTICE OF MOTION Except as otherwise provided in the Procedural By-law, all Notices of Motion shall be presented, in writing, at a Meeting of Council, but shall not be debated until the next regular Meeting of Council. A Motion may be introduced without notice, if Council, without debate, dispenses with the requirement for notice on the affirmative vote of two- thirds of the Members present. 17. NEW BUSINESS 18. BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to Page 8 of 368 the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2025- 101. A by-law to designate the property known as 6103 Culp Street, being PIN 64354-0085 (LT) and being further described as Part Lot 12 N/S Culp Street Plan 653 abstracted as Block 21 Village of Niagara Falls as in RO560834; Niagara Falls to be of cultural heritage value and interest. By-law 2025-101 - Heritage Designation - 6103 Culp Street 302 - 305 2025- 102. A by‐law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to include lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland, and Willoughby, carry forward site specific amendments, amend the General Provisions, add Agricultural 1 zone, Agricultural 2 zone, Agricultural 3 zone, Residential Niagara Parkway zone, Residential Village zone, Commercial Highway zone, Industrial Willoughby zone, Tourist Commercial Willoughby zone, Open Space Conservation zone, Open Space Public and Private zone, and repeal By-law No. 70-69 (Humberstone), By-law No. 1538 (1958) (Crowland), and By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby). By-law 2025-102 - Zoning Consolidation By-law 2025-102 - Zoning Consolidation 306 - 363 2025- 103. A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Pedestrian Crossovers, Parking Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited) By-law 2025-103 - 08 26 2025 - Paddock Trail PXO, Multiple Locations No Stopping & No Parking 364 - 365 2025- 104. A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. By-law 2025-104 - 2025 AUG 26 By-law Enforcement Officers 366 - 367 2025- 105. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of August, 2025. By-law 2025-105 - 08 26 25 Confirming By-law 368 19. ADJOURNMENT Page 9 of 368 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution August 26, 2025 Moved by: Seconded by: WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public is if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under section 239 of the Municipal Act. WHEREAS on August 26, 2025, Niagara Falls City Council will be holding Closed Meetings as permitted under s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, namely; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. AND WHEREAS Section 239 (3.1) a meeting of council or local board or of a committee of either of them may be closed to the public if the following conditions are both satisfied: 1. The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members. 2. At the meeting, no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council, local board or committee. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that on August 26, 2025 Niagara Falls City Council will go into a closed meeting to consider matters that fall under s. 239 (2) (b) and (k) personal matters about identifiable individual(s) in regards to a plan to be applied to negotiations carried out by or on behalf of the municipality concerning a Next Generation 911 update; and (e) litigation or potential litigation on a land matter, as well as matters that fall under s. 239 (3.1) for an educational session dealing with the City’s upcoming Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that will later be coming back to Council in an open session. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. WILLIAM G. MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 10 of 368 MINUTES City Council Meeting 2:00 PM - Tuesday, July 29, 2025 The Exchange Facility/Zoom App. The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 4:28 PM, in the Exchange Facility, with the following members present: COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Tony Baldinelli STAFF PRESENT: Jason Burgess, Kira Dolch, Kathy Moldenhauer, Nidhi Punyarthi, Erik Nickel, Shelley Darlington, Tiffany Clark, Jo Zambito, Dave Etherington, Margaret Corbett, Heather Ruzylo (attended at the Exchange) Kent Schachowskoj (attended via Zoom) 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Meeting was called to order at 2:10 PM. 2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 2.1. In-Camera Resolution Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council enter into an In-Camera meeting. Carried Unanimously 3. CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENING The City Council Meeting reconvened at 4:28 PM. Councillor Tony Baldinelli left the meeting and did not return. 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1. Council Minutes of July 8, 2025 Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council APPROVE the In-Camera minutes of July 8, 2025 as presented. Page 1 of 32 Page 11 of 368 Carried Unanimously 5. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None reported. 6. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati expressed condolences to the following:  Patrick Mallaley, brother of Kevin Mallaley from our Municipal Works Department and Uncle to Kaitlyn Mallaley of our Recreation, Culture and Facilities Department. b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following events and announcements: Tesla Legacy Night  At the Niagara Parks Power Station  Attended by none Club Italia Family Picnic  At Club Italia Event Centre  Also attended by Councillor Patel VCBIA “Centre of it All” Mural  At the side of the LCBO on Ferry St.  Attended by Councillor Patel King’s Medal Celebration for Jo Zambito  Our Fire Chief, Jo Zambito, was honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal  Recognized for his exceptional leadership, innovation and over 30 years of dedicated service in fire safety.  Congratulations Jo! Council of the Federation Gala Reception  At Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville  All Premiers and Prime Minister in attendance Wes Brown from Manchester United Visit  At the Niagara Parks Power Station  Attended by none Firefighter Graduation Ceremony  At Delphi Banquet Hall  Also attended by Councillors Patel & Lococo Councillor Representation Councillor Patel  Mayor’s Cup Cricket Tournament  Tesla Fest at Oakes Garden Theatre Page 2 of 32 Page 12 of 368  African Women Acting Group  Lokma – grand opening  The Lagos State Government Youth Delegates Council  Kick-Off to Cricket Tournament  Commemoration Battle of Lundy’s Lane Business Milestones and Events:  KOA Picnic in the Park – grand opening o Attended by none  Wildflower Social – grand opening o Also attended by Councillor Nieuwesteeg, Patel, Baldinelli & Strange  Erion Insurance Group- grand opening o Attended by none  Crock-A-Doodle – grand opening o Attended by Councillor Patel, Pietrangelo  Harrvest South Asian Supermarket o Attended by Councillor Patel  Morgan Animal Hospital – 50-year business anniversary o Attended by Councillor Patel  The Barry Team – 10-year business anniversary o Attended by none Flag Raisings:  Nikola Tesla Day o Attended by Councillor Patel, Lococo and Baldinelli c) The next scheduled Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Niagara Falls Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place (due to renovations at City Hall). 7. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 7.1. RCF-2025-12 - Report and Presentation Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project Cherie Ng Architect Inc., provided Council with a presentation to the report, sharing the results from the Chippawa Willoughby Arena Feasibility Study. The study aims to transform the facility into a vibrant, multi-purpose community hub by merging the arena and library into an inclusive, accessible space for year-round use. Three redevelopment options were considered: building a new facility next to the existing arena, major renovations with a small addition, or replacing the ice rink. On July 8th, the province announced a ten-million-dollar funding allocation Page 3 of 32 Page 13 of 368 for the project, which includes building a new facility on city-owned land adjacent to the existing facility and renovating the current structure for indoor sports. Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo To RECEIVE the Feasibility Study presentation as presented by Cherie Ng Architect Firm and to DIRECT Staff to explore Option One, the multi-purpose facility, and provide further options for further reduced costs. Carried Unanimously 7.2. Appointment Request - Steven Soos Steven Soos addressed Council virtually on the following two matters for Council's consideration: 1) Victims of Crime 2) Indigenous Reconciliation Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Mr. Steven Soos' report be referred to staff to further contact the Niagara Regional Native Centre and Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre to collaborate on how the City of Niagara Falls can partner to have a meaningful relationship and how to move forward with reconciliation AND THAT Council REFER to staff the motion presented by Mr. Soos regarding victims of crimes. Carried Unanimously 7.3. Appointment Request - Canada Association of Tourism Employees (CATE) - Proposal - Niagara Falls Enhancement and Beautification Project Haldan Austin, President/CEO of CATE, provided Council with a brief presentation with a proposal aimed at revitalizing and enhancing the Niagara Falls tourism experience. Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council RECEIVE the presentation made by Haldan Austin, President/CEO of Canada Association of Tourism Employees (CATE) and to forward to Niagara Falls Tourism for collaboration and consideration. Carried Unanimously Niagara Falls Tourism Renaissance Plan July 30 - PPT 7.4. Appointment Request - Marty Petrullo - Drinking Water Filling Stations at City Athletic Facilities Page 4 of 32 Page 14 of 368 Resident Marty Petrullo addressed Council to discuss the sanitary condition of water refill stations in Niagara Falls. The City of Niagara Falls has not sold plastic beverage bottles at city-owned buildings, recreation centers, parks, and other facilities since May 1, 2009. Moved by Councillor Mona Patel Seconded by City Councillor Vince Kerrio THAT the matter concerning the sanitary condition of the water refill stations along with the plastic beverage bottle policy at City facilities be referred to staff for additional research, including engagement with the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee, and to report back to Council to make a final decision; AND that staff investigate the recycling process and to install safeguards at water fountains. Carried Unanimously 8. PLANNING MATTERS 8.1. PBD-2025-44 - Public Meeting AM-2025-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 4079 Marshall Road Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Willoughby as in RO765455; City of Niagara Falls Proposal: To permit on-farm diversified use and small-scale commercial use for assembly hall in an existing barn, for the purpose of hosting special events Applicant: Art Federow Agent: Mackenzie Trepanier (LandPro Planning Solutions Inc). The Planning Public meeting commenced at 6:54 PM. Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2, provided an update pertaining to Report PBD- 2025-44. Joedy Burdett, of 4480 Bridge Street, spoke in support of the application. Michael Sullivan, acting as the agent, from LandPro Planning Solutions Inc., was in attendance and was available for questions from Council, however did not provide a presentation. The Planning Public meeting concluded at 7:16 PM. Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange 1. THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an assembly hall (April to October), as an on-farm diversified use (OFDU) Page 5 of 32 Page 15 of 368 in a portion of an existing barn for the purpose of hosting special events, subject to the regulations detailed in this report. 2. THAT Council APPROVE the Zoning By-law included on tonight’s agenda. Carried Unanimously 9. REPORTS 9.1. CAO-2025-09 Next Generation 9-1-1 Migration This report needs to be read in conjunction with report CAO 2025-11. Mayor Diodati left the meeting at 7:43 PM and Councillor Pietrangelo resumed as Chair. Mayor Diodati returned as Chair at 7:46 PM. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange 1. THAT Council RECEIVE this report as information. NOTE - This report has an opposing report issued by the CAO. Both reports must be considered together. The recommendations in the reports are contrary and as such Council will have to reject or defer one set of recommendations. Carried Unanimously 9.2. CAO-2025-11 Next Generation 9-1-1 Migration (CAO Report) This report needs to be read in conjunction with report CAO 2025-09. This report and its recommendations are discongruent with the recommendations of CAO 2025-09. As such only one set of recommendations in the two reports can be approved. Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski This report needs to be read in conjunction with report CAO 2025-09. This report and its recommendations are discongruent with the recommendations of CAO 2025-09. As such only one set of recommendations in the two reports can be approved. THAT Council DIRECT the CAO to investigate the possibility of negotiating a single-source contract with the City of St. Catharines Fire Service for dispatch services, and THAT the CAO CONTACT Niagara Region EMS, Niagara Helicopters and others involved to ensure service continuity; Page 6 of 32 Page 16 of 368 AND THAT the CAO CONTACT and COLLECT feedback from various municipalities that are being serviced the City of St. Catharines Fire Dispatch Services. Carried Unanimously 9.3 . CS-2025-41 2026 Preliminary Budget Projection Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski 1. THAT Report CS-2025-41, 2026 Preliminary Budget Projection BE RECEIVED for information; 2. AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to prepare budget options ranging from a 0% to 3.5% operating levy increase during the 2026 budget process; 3. AND THAT Council DIRECT staff to prepare budget options ranging from a 0.0% to 4.5% capital levy increase, which staff recommend to be dedicated to the City's roads program during the 2026 budget process. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo Carried 7-1 on a recorded vote 9.4. CS-2025-42 Tax Arrears Registration Changes Councillor Pietrangelo left meeting at 8:54 PM and returned at 8:58 PM. Councillor Nieuwesteeg left meeting at 8:56 PM and returned at 9:04 PM. Councilllor Strange left meeting at 8:58 PM and returned at 9:02 PM. Mayor Diodati called for a 5 minute break at 9:20 PM. Council resumed at 9:33 PM. Moved by Councillor Mona Patel Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo 1. THAT Council RECEIVE for information CS-2025-42 Tax Arrears Registration Changes, including switching to a two (2) year collection/registration process. Carried Unanimously 9.5. CS-2025-45 - Clerks Seasonal Business Licences Page 7 of 32 Page 17 of 368 Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1. THAT Council RECEIVE the report on Seasonal Business Licences. 2. THAT Council AUTHORIZES the termination of the Seasonal Business Licence and repeal By-laws 2007-123 and 2009-089. 3. THAT Council AUTHORIZES the continuance of the one remaining Seasonal Business Licence until it’s expiry of October 13, 2025. Carried Unanimously 9.6. MW-2025-18 Contract No.2025-643-25 Queen Street Staff Parking Lot Construction – Request for Allocated Funds Joedy Burdett, of 4480 Bridge Street, addressed Council citing concerns of report. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski 1. THAT Council APPROVE a 2025 Capital Budget Amendment of $350,000 to create a new Capital Project - BP72-25 for the Queen Street Staff Parking Lot to be funded from the Capital Special Purpose Reserves - CSPR1 – General, Unallocated, subject to availability. Carried Unanimously 9.7. MW-2025-19 Detenbeck Road Bridge Replacement - Budget Amendment and Contract Award Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1. THAT Council AWARD RFT-MW-ENG-25-32, Detenbeck Road Bridge Replacement, to the lowest compliant bidder, Rankin Construction Inc., in the amount of $844,870.00 + HST. 2. That Council APPROVE a 2025 capital budget amendment for the Detenbeck Road Bridge Replacement project (BC28-21) in the amount of $100,000 from the OCIF grant reserve, for a total Capital Budget of $1,000,000. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements Carried Unanimously Page 8 of 32 Page 18 of 368 Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council EXTEND the curfew of Council meeting beyond 10:00 PM. Carried Unanimously 9.8. RCF-2025-13 2025 Arts & Culture Wall of Fame Inductees Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council APPROVE the following 2025 Arts & Culture Wall of Fame Inductees: Raimondo + Associates Architects, Michael Madden, Kurt Swinghammer and Charles Vandersluys. Carried Unanimously 9.9. CAO-2025-10 Aerial 1 Replacement - Capital Budget Amendment Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1. THAT Council APPROVE a 2025 Capital Budget Amendment of an additional $235,000 to F103-24 for Aerial 1 Replacement, resulting in a revised total budget of $3,235,000 (inclusive of non-recoverable HST) funded from Fleet Replacement Capital Special Purpose Reserve (CSPR 85). 2. THAT Council AWARD the Request for Proposal (RFP) CAO-FIRE-25- 02 – Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus to the highest ranked proponent, Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd., in the amount of $3,177,113.00, excluding HST. Carried Unanimously 10. CONSENT AGENDA 10.1. CS-2025-39 2026 Budget Timetable and Budget Engagement Plan Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council RECEIVE Report CS-2025-39, 2026 Budget Timetable and Budget Engagement Plan for information. Carried Unanimously 10.2. PBD-2025-45 To provide Council with a status update on the implementation of the Sunset Clause condition introduced in 2024 Page 9 of 32 Page 19 of 368 Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council RECEIVE this report for information purposes. Carried Unanimously 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 11.1. Flag-Raising Request - Ukraine's Independence Day Attached is a request for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at City Hall to commemorate Ukraine's Independence Day. This year marks 34 years since Ukraine fought and achieved its independence from the Soviet Union and today is still fighting to keep that independence and sovereignty. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at City Hall to commemorate Ukraine's Independence Day. 11.2. Flag-Raising Request - Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara is requesting Council approve a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in September of 2025. This initiative celebrates the life-changing impact of our free and inclusive mentorship programs for children and youth across Niagara. The flag raising also serves to recognize the dedication of our volunteer mentors, highlight the resilience of the young people we serve, and encourage broader community involvement. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall in recognition of Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in September of 2025. 11.3. Flag-Raising Request - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September Attached is a request for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, September 2nd, 2025 to support Childhood Cancer Awareness month for September. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, September 2nd, 2025 to support Childhood Cancer Awareness month for September. 11.4. Proclamation Request - Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day Attached is a request for Council to proclaim and participate in Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.This day recognizes the commitment, skills and hard work of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and staff who work with young children. Each year, the day is proclaimed by the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), municipalities and school boards across Ontario, and is marked by hundreds of child care Page 10 of 32 Page 20 of 368 centres, unions, and allies. Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 as "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day." 11.5. Noise By-law Exemption - Niagara Gujarati Samaj Inc. The Niagara Gujarati Samaj Inc. is requesting that Council grant an exemption to the City's Noise By-law until 11:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2025 and Saturday, September 27, 2025 for the purpose of playing music for their event taking place at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls. This event is a religious/cultural dance celebration. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE the request from the Niagara Gujarati Samaj Inc., to grant an exemption to the City's Noise By-law until 11:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2025 and Saturday, September 27, 2025 for the purpose of playing music for their event taking place at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls. 11.6. Noise By-law Exemption Request - St. George & St. Archangel Michael Serbian Church Attached is a request for a Noise By-law Exemption for an upcoming event taking place at the Serbian Church grounds located at 6085 Montrose Road, to allow for the playing of music until midnight (12:00 AM) on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise By-law Exemption for an upcoming event taking place at the Serbian Church grounds located at 6085 Montrose Road, to allow for the playing of music until midnight (12:00 AM) on Saturday, August 30, 2025. 11.7. Proclamation Request - Rail Safety Week 2025 CN is requesting Council to PROCLAIM the week of September 15 to 21, 2025 as "Rail Safety Week." For more than 20 years, CN has partnered with Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) to raise public awareness about the dangers of crossing and trespassing on railway property. In recent years, they have seen disturbing spikes in deaths and serious injuries related to both. Inattention and distraction at crossings, risky behaviours on and around trains, the rise of homeless encampments along rail corridors, and mental health crises are all factors driving the recent, negative reversal in trendlines. Recommendation: THAT Council PROCLAIM the week of September 15 to 21, 2025 as "Rail Safety Week." 11.8. 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 Brewhouse in the City of Niagara Falls to allow for the playing of amplified music and live music performances until 11:00 PM on the dates listed in the correspondence. Page 11 of 32 Page 21 of 368 Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a Noise by-law Exemption for Taps Brewhouse to allow for the playing of amplified music until 11:00 PM on the following dates:  Aug 16 - Music festival - 1-11 PM - AP Records  Sept 4 - Music festival -3-11 PM - 7 churches 40th anniversary tour  Sept 6 - Music festival - Street survivor fest 2-10 maybe 11:00 PM  Sept 12 - Music festival - 5-11 PM  Sept 20 - Music event - Bethlehem housing music charity - 2-11 PM  Sept 27 - Music event - 2-11 PM 11.9. Flag-Raising Request - Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Attached is a request for Council to APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, September 4, 2025 to recognize PKD Awareness Day in Niagara Falls. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, September 4, 2025 to recognize PKD Awareness Day in Niagara Falls. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council APPROVE/SUPPORT Items #11.1 through to Items #11.9. Carried Unanimously 12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 12.1. Memo - Costs Associated with Integrity Commissioner Investigation Attached is a memo from the City Clerk, detailing the costs associated with an Integrity Commissioner investigation. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE this memorandum for information. Moved by City Councillor Vince Kerrio Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council RECEIVE this memorandum for information. Carried Unanimously 13. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 13.1. Memo - Planning - City of Niagara Falls Site Plan Control By-law Update Recommendation: That Council pass By-law No. 2025-096 to repeal and replace By-law No. 2011-112 and By-law 2022-049, thereby consolidating and updating the City of Niagara Falls Site Plan Control By-law in accordance with Council’s previous direction and approvals. Page 12 of 32 Page 22 of 368 Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski That Council pass By-law No. 2025-096 to repeal and replace By-law No. 2011-112 and By-law 2022-049, thereby consolidating and updating the City of Niagara Falls Site Plan Control By-law in accordance with Council’s previous direction and approvals. Carried Unanimously 14. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA Nothing to ratify. 15. MOTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION 15.1 . MOTION - Transit - Discounted Fair for Seniors Councillor Nieuwesteeg submitted the attached motion suggesting offering free transit for Seniors. Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls REQUESTS that the Niagara Transit Board of Directors investigate the feasibility of providing significantly discounted transit fare for Seniors. Ayes: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and City Councillor Vince Kerrio Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed). 7-1 on a recorded vote Motion - Councillor Nieuwesteeg - Transit Motion re. Free Rides for Seniors 16. NOTICE OF MOTION There were no notices of motions presented. 17. NEW BUSINESS a) Niagara Military Heritage Centre - 12761 Sodum Road Councillor Patel requested a tourist sign be erected to promote the Niagara Military Heritage Centre in Chippawa. Direction to Staff: That Staff work with the MTO to help with the potential of implementing a tourist-oriented directional sign (TODS) on the QEW. b) Panhandlers in the City Councillor Patel brought up the issue of panhandlers on the rise in the City of Niagara Falls. CAO has recently met with NRP and enforcement staff to look at options on how to deal with the illegal panhandling within the city. Looking at options that will provide a more permanent solution to the issues evident at prominent intersections. Page 13 of 32 Page 23 of 368 c) Street Sweeping - Main roads - bike paths Councillor Pietrangelo discussed the need to increase the maintenance of roads in our warmer months, particularly the main streets with bike paths. Direction to Staff: Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works, made a commitment to take this matter away and will review the current sweeping schedule for streets with bike lanes and acknowledged a higher level of service is required for these roads. Erik will also pass along this message to the Niagara Region to address our regional roads. d) Payment in Lieu (PIL) Report - Councillor Pietrangelo addressed the Payment in lieu process and how it applies to NPC properties. Direction to staff: Staff to report back on current status of NPC properties to include which ones are NPC-owned versus tenanted, and of the tenanted properties, identify who pays the development charges, permit fees and city taxes. e) Welland River -Sludge in River Councillor Lori Lococo addressed the issue of the sludge that has been leaking into the Welland River for over a year and the fact that the source has not yet been determined. Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works, spoke of the matter equally expressing his concerns. He spoke of the Sewer use by-law and the need for it to be updated and enforced, stating that the by-law will hope to be a deterrent, however, challenging as the source has not been determined. Will continue to put resources on this issue and will follow-up with Ontario's Ministry of Environment for additional support. 18. BY-LAWS 2025- 093. A by-law to amend By-law No. 395, 1966, to permit the use of the lands for an assembly hall with a maximum floor area of 230 sq. m. (AM-2025-003). 2025- 094. A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 2025- 095. A By-law respecting sick leave, pensions and other benefits for city employees. 2025- 096. A by -law to designate the whole of the City of Niagara Falls as a site plan control area, to define the classes of development that may be undertaken without the approval of plans and drawings, and to delegate the powers or authority of Council permitted under section 41 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. P. 13 to the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development, and to repeal By-law No. 2011-112 and By-law No. 2022-049. Page 14 of 32 Page 24 of 368 2025- 097. A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads.(Stopping Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections) 2025- 098. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held on the 29th day of July, 2025. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed. Carried Unanimously 19. ADJOURNMENT a) Adjournment Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg That Council ADJOURN the meeting at 10:43PM. Carried Unanimously Mayor City Clerk Page 15 of 32 Page 25 of 368 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM RENAISSANCE PLAN 2025–2027 PREPARED BY CATE MANAGEMENT 30/7/25 Page 16 of 32Page 26 of 368 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Transforming Niagara Falls into a year-round tourism destination with exponential tourism arrivals of 10% annually with a dedicated budget of $2 Million generated by CATE fundraising events and partnerships. Focus areas: Monthly Conventions, One-week Cultural & Themed Festivals, Global Marketing, Beautification, Sports, Staff Training, Attractions, Hospitality Innovations, Tourism Enhancements and TV Hospitality Series. Integrates Economic Revitalization, Workers Sustainability, Robust Growth and Social Responsibility.Page 17 of 32Page 27 of 368 2: EXPERIENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROMOTIONS 15-month implementation timeline commencing from September 2025 in anticipation of a vibrant FIFA World Cup 2026 and millions of attendees Ten New attractions, A Series of Urban Enhancements, 24 Weeklong Summer Themed Festivals, World Class Visitors Experiences and Hospitality Game changers.Page 18 of 32Page 28 of 368 3. NEW ATTRACTIONS Laser Light Shows –Nightly synchronized shows. Watersports –Daily guided adventures. Dinner Cruise –Nightly with entertainment. E-Bike Tours –Winery and landmark routes. Pedicabs and E-cart –Eco-friendly transit. Cabaret Dinner Theater –Live indoor shows. Party Bus Tours-3 nights per week TV Hospitality Series Themed Nightly Club Events All Investors Projects except the Laser Lights Page 19 of 32Page 29 of 368 4. NEW TOURISM MODELS Digital Signage & New Tourism App: AR tours, Wi-Fi, directions, promos. Dining App: 10% delivery commission. All-Inclusive Packages: Hotel, Tour + Meals. CATE Page 20 of 32Page 30 of 368 5. 2026/27 HOTELS PROCUREMENT, TOURISM BUILDINGS PAINTINGS & RENOVATIONS ENGAGING INVESTORS TO PROCURE HOTELS AND MOTELS WITH NEW BUSINESS MODELS AND GROUP MARKETING FOR CLOSED PROPERTIES. EXPLORING ALL-INCLUSIVE BUSINESS MODELS FOR RENOVATED PROPERTIES. GROUP PACKAGES AND DISCOUNTS FOR THEMED EVENTS AND FESTIVALS DISCOUNTED TRAVEL AND PACKAGES Page 21 of 32Page 31 of 368 6. WEEKLONG CULTURAL FESTIVALS 24 Summer themed weeklong food, dance and music festivals. Cultures: Asian, European, Australian, Middle Eastern, Irish, Latin, African, Indian, LGBTQ+, Caribbean, German, Ukrainian. Entertainment: Comedy, Movie, Mardi Gras, Rock, Rock & Roll, All- inclusive Club Nights, Ballroom, Disco, Gospel, Country & Western and R&B.Page 22 of 32Page 32 of 368 7. URBAN ENHANCEMENTS Beautification: LEDs, murals, paint. Clean Streets Program: 2 full-time staff and Street Cleaner. Tourism Ambassadors: Bilingual assistance. Mobile App: Directions, events, coupons. City-wide staff training initiatives.Page 23 of 32Page 33 of 368 8. HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE $200K allocated for shelters. Rehabilitations and holistic programs Long term Homeless Housing Projects valued at $1 Billion Submitted to Federal Gov’t Homeless Eradication Projects on large acreages Partner with agencies for long-term support. Newcomers on standby for assistance & employment Page 24 of 32Page 34 of 368 9. PHASE II: ACQUISITION & EXPANSION OCT 2026 TO 2027 Buy and retrofit 10 motels ($50M purchase & $10M retrofit). Investors projects. Add 800 beds, develop eco-tourism suites. Additional 150 jobs Page 25 of 32Page 35 of 368 IV 10.Financial Plan Laser & LED Lighting - $200,000 Beautification & Murals - $200,000 24 Weekly Events - $720,000 Street Cleaning - $140,000 Tourism Ambassadors - $90,000 App + TV Episodes - $50,000 Marketing & Media - $150,000 Admin & Project Management - $100,000 Staff Training - $150,000 Digital Signage - $150,000 Homeless Relocation - $200,000 Total - $2,150,000 Page 26 of 32Page 36 of 368 11.CATE FUNDRAISERS Hotel Specialized staff for all related projects & A few thousands Newcomers for renovations, retrofitting and general work Permits and other protocols permissions City and Tourism Partnerships Injection of 10% of budget $210,000 from partnerships Horror Movie based on a true story as a major fundraiser Sponsored venue for World Record Events in Sept 25 or April 26 Other tourism businesses with 4 levels of partnerships Multimedia advertising & distribution of 200k brochures for maximum effect Final Totals of $2. 1 million with 2 fundraisers held in the Falls with our team of event specialists Page 27 of 32Page 37 of 368 12. SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT Carbon-neutral transport: pedicabs, e-bikes. Eco-building focus: hemp, murals, greenery. Social equity: housing, cultural inclusion. Job creation: 600+ positions. Incentives and commission payable for referrals Monthly large themed conventions Life skills training for all tourism workers in the Falls Page 28 of 32Page 38 of 368 13. NEXT STEPS Secure •Secure municipal/provincial partnerships. Engage •Engage 5 private anchor investors. Convene •Convene tourism & hospitality stakeholders. Launch •Launch calendar & campaign. Submit •Submit rezoning/licensing proposals.Page 29 of 32Page 39 of 368 14. RESULTS & ROI MORE TOURISM TRAFFIC DURING THE WEEK INCREASE REVENUE AND TAXES EXPONENTIAL TOURISM GROWTH OF 10% ASCENSION OF NIAGARA FALLS IN THE WORLD CHARTS OF TOURISM ATTRACTIONS TO THE TOP FIVE Page 30 of 32Page 40 of 368 CONCLUSIONS Revitalization Focus: Emphasis sustainability through infrastructure upgrades, event programming, and new attractions. Robust Growth: Strong commitment to environmental stewardship, smart urban planning, and cultural preservation. Diversification: Expansion beyond traditional tourism, wellness, eco-tourism, arts, and local culinary experiences. Community-Centered: Inclusive development with local jobs creation, improved public spaces, and stronger community engagement. Global Positioning: Strategic marketing to elevate Niagara Falls as a world-class, multi- season destination This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NCPage 31 of 32Page 41 of 368 Transit Motion re. Free Rides for Seniors Whereas Niagara Transit Board of Directors stated purpose is “Helping every person in Niagara experience independence, freedom, and a sense of discovery” 1; And whereas Ontario Gas Tax Fund for Transit is based on population (30%) and ridership (70%) figures 2; And whereas Seniors age 65 years and over represent a large proportion (23.3 %) 3 of the region’s population but only 6% of transit riders 1; And whereas fares must be charged for the Ontario Transit Investment Fund projects, however, to meet community need and deliver more equitable transit services, eligible projects may charge reduced or waived fares to support the affordability of the proposed service for users (e.g. seniors, low income individuals) 4; And whereas many Seniors have diminishing cognitive abilities, and therefore are not able to maintain their drivers license and which may then negatively impact their mobility and that of their cohabitant or spouse; And whereas Seniors typically require transportation during what are considered off peak periods whether for shopping, medical appointments or personal matters; And whereas many of these same Seniors have limited options for travel as well as affordability issues: many even seeking the use of various dubious mobility devices and travelling long distances in what can be considered precarious, if not unsafe conditions; And whereas it intuitively makes sense to maximize use of available capacity in the transit system without the attendant cost of capital investment in conventional transit while at the same time increasing overall ridership and gas tax funding; And whereas Niagara Transit Board of Directors has recently passed a motion to investigate “the implications of providing free bus rides to teenagers” 5; Now therefore the Council of the City of Niagara Falls requests that the Niagara Transit Board of Directors investigate the feasibility of providing free transit for Seniors as well as Teenagers. Respectfully submitted, Niagara Falls Seniors Advisory Committee Sources: 1 Niagara Transit General Manager’s 2024 Annual Report 2 Association of Municipalities of Ontario 3 Statistics Canada 2021 Census 4 O.T.I.F. Program Guide 5 Standard-Review-Tribune Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Page 32 of 32 Page 42 of 368 South Niagara Hospital Coming 2028 Page 43 of 368 Transforming Care 2 Two Years of Construction July 2025 marked two years since the groundbreaking and start of construction on the South Niagara Hospital. July 2023 July 2025 July 2025 Page 44 of 368 Transforming CareBuilding Design Features •1.3-million-square-feet •Compact building footprint: 250,000-square-feet •12-storey building plus basement level •Ground-level helipad •2,400+ parking spaces •On-site public transit hub •Building entrances on all sides •Main Entrance •Ambulatory Entrance •Emergency Walk-in Entrance •Diagnostic Imaging Entrance •Staff Entrance •Dialysis Entrance •Patient Transfer Entrance Page 45 of 368 Click to edit Master title style 4 Hospital Highlights Centres of Excellence in Complex Care, Wellness in Aging and Stroke. Photo: Mock-up of an ICU room. The hospital will be equipped with six additional patient rooms in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), increasing the total to 36 from 30. The total number of hospital rooms will now be 475.Page 46 of 368 Transforming Care The South Niagara Hospital Project has achieved WELL Precertification through the International WELL Building Institute , putting it on the path to becoming Canada’s first WELL Certified hospital. Recognized worldwide throughout the architectural industry, the WELL Certification program is a scientifically developed and independently verified tool to help design buildings and measure their impact on the health and wellbeing of the occupants. 5 WELL Certification Page 47 of 368 Transforming Care We are nearing the end of the design process, a significant milestone for the project. All drawings and design have reached the 100 per cent completion milestone, allowing construction to occur at a rapid pace. EDIH and NH continue to work toward final Issued for Construction documentation. 6 Design Progress Photo: Mock-up of a patient bedroom. Page 48 of 368 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Niagara Health is responsible for covering the costs of furniture, fixtures, and equipment not included in the construction contract for the South Niagara Hospital. These expenses are largely supported through the local share and community donations. 7 •Procurement has already begun for the 42,000 pieces of equipment in the South Niagara Hospital. •Major diagnostic imaging equipment such as MRI and CT scanners have already been procured. The majority of this equipment will be installed in late 2027. •All equipment in the existing sites that meet transfer requirements will be moved to the new hospital as well, to take advantage of existing contracts and keep costs low where possible. Photo: Pharmacy Automation Page 49 of 368 8 EllisDon Construction Update Since construction began in July 2023, EllisDon has achieved notable advancements. With more than 800 skilled workers present daily, we are pleased to report that approximately 85% of the concrete structure has been successfully completed, and several key project milestones have been reached. The full Building Permit has also been received. The project is currently progressing on schedule. Page 50 of 368 9 Structural Work •Currently forming Level 10 on east and west sides of the building •Slab on grade completed for both Levels 0 and 1 Building Exterior •The majority of the Curtainwall windows have been installed on Levels 1 and 2 •Precast installation nearly complete on Levels 3 to 5 •Roofing work complete up to Level 6 •Future loading dock concrete slabs underwayPage 51 of 368 10 Interior Progress •Block wall installation completed from Levels 1 through 5, with Level 0 now 60% complete •Drywall partition framing in progress up to Level 6 •Mechanical and electrical overhead rough-ins ongoing •Major mechanical and electrical equipment delivered and placed up to Level 4 Site Work & Parking •Active work on curbs, sidewalks and asphalt around the building •Ring road paving completed, connecting all access points from Montrose and Biggar roads Building ExteriorPage 52 of 368 Construction Timeline Groundbreaking July 2023 Opening 2028 Substantial Completion Spring 2028 Halfway point October 2025 Structure Complete April 2026 Power on to Building November 2026 Building Watertight June 2026 We are here Photo July 2025 Page 53 of 368 PBD-2025-46 Planning Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: AM-2025-012 – Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment 5901 - 6009 Bentley Common Proposal: To permit vacation rental units within the thirty- four existing townhouse dwellings Applicant: 1746362 Ontario Corp, Chen Wei, Han Feng, Yao Shifeng, Wang Juncheng, Xiao Wei, Ding Tieshan & Li Huaiying Agent: Chloe Andre & Stephen Fraser (A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd.) Recommendation(s) That Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit thirty-four vacation rental units, subject to the regulations outlined in this Report. Executive Summary been has Amendment By-law Zoning Plan Amendment Official combined A and requested by A.J. Clarke and Associated Ltd. on behalf of 1746362 Ontario Corp, Chen Wei, Han Feng, Yao Shifeng, Wang Juncheng, Xiao Wei, Ding Tieshan and Li Huaiying for the thirty-four existing townhouse dwellings located at the southeast corner of Robinson Street and Main Street. The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to add vacation rental units as a permitted use within all thirty-four existing townhouse dwellings. The amendments are recommended for the following reasons:  The proposal satisfies matters of Provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act;  The proposal conforms to Provincial, Regional and City policies as it supports the creation of a complete community. The Provincial Policy Statement, 2024 notes that complete communities take different shapes and forms appropriate to their contexts to meet the diverse needs of their populations; Page 1 of 18 Page 54 of 368  Accommodation uses, including vacation rental units, are permitted as-of-right on lands designated Minor Commercial; and  The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses. A Public Open House was held on July 16th, 2025. The meeting was attended by the applicant, two and group, ownership the members consultant, planning their of members of the public. To date, no written comments have been received regarding the application. At the Open House, questions were raised seeking clarification on the revised application, including whether the vacation rental unit permission would apply to all units, requirements under the City’s vacation rental unit licensing by-law, and potential impacts on tax assessment. Please see the Neighbourhood Comment section for staff’s response to community comments. Background An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted by A.J.Clarke and Associates Inc on behalf of 1746362 Ontario Corp, Chen Wei, Han Feng, Yao Shifeng, Wang Juncheng, Xiao Wei, Ding Tieshan and Li Huaiying to permit vacation rental units within the thirty-four existing townhouse dwellings located at the southeast corner of Robinson Street and Main Street, in the condominium development known as ‘Bentley Commons’ as shown on “Appendix 1” and “Appendix 2”. The subject lands are designated Minor Commercial, in part, and Residential, in part, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and are located within the Drummondville land designation use Commercial Node. The Intensification Minor permits accommodations, which include but are not limited to hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rental units. However, vacation rental units are not a permitted use under the Residential land use designation. The subject lands are zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4- 916) Zone, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2010-131 and By-law No. 2016-111. In February of 2024, the Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance application A-2023-048 to allow seven of the thirty-four existing townhouse dwellings (5957-5981 Bentley Common) located within the Minor Commercial designation to be used as vacation rental units as the underlying R4 zoning permissions did not permit the use as- of-right. A subsequent minor Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted in July of 2024 and proposed to extend vacation rental units as a permitted use to the twenty- seven of remaining townhouse dwellings. However, following Staff’s review the application, it was determined that six of the townhouse dwellings (5989-6009 Bentley Page 2 of 18 Page 55 of 368 Common) are located on lands that are designated Residential in the City’s Official Plan. As vacation rental units are not a permitted use under the Residential land use designation, Staff identified that the applicant would also require a concurrent Official Plan Amendment to facilitate the use of the six townhouse dwellings for vacation rental units. Amendment By-law Zoning their amend minor elected applicant the Instead, to application to exclude the six townhouse dwellings that are designated Residential and proceed of townhouse remaining the twenty-one the to use extending with only dwellings, as shown on “Appendix 3”. The application was considered by Council at the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting and was recommended for approval by Staff by way of Report PBD-2024-51. However, the application was deferred by Council to have the applicant work with Staff on an improved application. As a result of this direction, the Zoning By-Law Amendment application (AM-2024-023) was withdrawn and a new combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to redesignate the portion of the lands from the Residential designation to the Minor Commercial designation, and rezone the entirety of the lands to a site-specific General Commercial Zone. These amendments will extend vacation rental units as a permitted use to all thirty-four existing townhouse dwellings. Site Condition and Surrounding Land Uses The thirty-four townhouse dwellings form part of a Common Elements Condominium. The dwellings are located at the southeast corner of Robinson Street and Main Street. The lands were formerly used as a Coca-Cola bottling facility and were remediated as part of this development. Surrounding land uses include:  North – Robinson Street, detached dwellings and commercial establishments;  South – Main Street, detached dwellings and apartment dwellings;  East – Detached dwellings and Grey Robinson Park; and  West – Detached dwellings, apartment dwellings, commercial establishments, and Main Street Baptist Church. Circulation Comments Information regarding the requested Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application was circulated to City departments and divisions, agencies, and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date. Page 3 of 18 Page 56 of 368  Fire Services o Municipal business licensing requirements shall apply to each individual unit to operate as a vacation rental unit. o Vacation rental units will be subject to regular Fire Department inspections.  Works Services, Building Municipal Services Information (GIS), (Development Engineering), Zoning & Planning (Urban/Landscape Design) o No comments/concerns.  Municipal Works (Transportation Services) o No concerns or objections as each townhouse dwelling has two parking spaces in tandem (one car in the garage and one car in the driveway). This complies with the parking requirement in Zoning By-law No. 79-200 for vacation rental units.  External Agencies o No comments. Neighbourhood Comments A Public Information Open House was held on July 16th, 2025. The meeting was attended by the applicant, their planning consultant, members of the ownership group, and two members of the public. The Notice of Public Open House was circulated on June 24, 2025 to properties withing a 120-metre radius as well as members of the public that had attended the previous Public Open House and Public Meeting and expressed interest in the application. The Notice of Public Meeting was circulated on July 24, 2025 to the same individuals previously noted. Notices were posted on the City’s website. The Public Meeting notice sign was posted on August 6, 2025. Notification met the legislated requirements by the Planning Act. To date, no written comments have been received regarding the application. At the Open House, questions were raised seeking clarification on the revised application, including whether the vacation rental unit permission would apply to all units, the requirements under the City’s vacation rental unit licensing by-law, and potential impacts on tax assessment. Page 4 of 18 Page 57 of 368 Staff clarified that the purpose of the revised application is to permit vacation rental units as a use within all thirty-four townhouse dwelling units. This would allow the option for units to be used either as traditional residential dwellings or as vacation rental units, at the discretion of the property owner. The approval of this application would not require units to operate as vacation rental units. It was also noted that the prior Minor Variance application approval includes vacation rental units as a permitted use in seven of the units regardless of the outcome of the current application. Staff confirmed that the City's vacation rental unit licensing requirements would apply to all units used as vacation rental units. With to respect Assessment Property Municipal that advised staff taxation, the Corporation (MPAC) assesses lands occupied by a building or structure based on the use rather than the zoning of the property. At present, MPAC has confirmed that their standard practice is to assess properties used for short-term rentals as residential. Analysis 1. Provincial Policies City planning decisions are to be consistent with the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement, 2024. The proposal conforms as follows:  The proposal and prior development approvals associated with the proposal satisfy the matters of Provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and  The proposal supports the creation of a complete community. The Provincial Policy Statement, 2024 notes that complete communities take different shapes and forms appropriate to their contexts to meet the diverse needs of their populations. 2. Regional Official Plan The subject lands are designated Delineated Built-up Area in the Niagara Official Plan (NOP). The proposal conforms as follows:  The subject lands are located within the Urban Area and will not impact municipal infrastructure and services; and  The proposed development supports the creation of a complete community. 3. City Official Plan Page 5 of 18 Page 58 of 368 The subject lands are designated Minor Commercial, in part, and Residential, in part, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. The lands are located within the Drummondville Intensification Node, which is identified as a mixed-use area intended to accommodate a range of residential and commercial uses that support both local residents and tourism-related activity. The Minor Commercial land use designation permits the use of the lands for accommodations, which include but are not limited to hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rental units. Commercial redevelopment in Drummondville is encouraged not only to serve local residents, but to also attract tourists. The Residential land use designation permits the use of the lands for dwelling units of all types catering to a wide range of households. While this designation allows for home occupations such as bed and breakfasts where compatible with surrounding uses, vacation rental units are not permitted as-of-right. As such, an Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate the residential portion of the lands to Minor Commercial in order to permit the proposed vacation rental unit use. Intensification node policies of the Official Plan seek to provide guidance for long-term compatible co-existence of residential and non-residential uses. Furthermore, the Drummondville Node is envisioned as a mixed-use commercial node. With respect to affordability, Staff note that the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the use of the lands for townhouse dwellings was approved in 2010, prior to By- law No. 2023-006 coming into force and effect, which introduced new Official Plan policies with respect to affordable housing for the purpose of implementing the City of Niagara Falls Housing Strategy. The proposal conforms as follows:  Official Plan Amendment to Convert Residential lands to Minor Commercial  The site has had a longstanding relationship with commercial activity, mainly the historical use of a portion of the property as the Coca-Cola bottling facility. A large portion of the lands have maintained a Minor Commercial designation over time;  The six parcels currently designated Residential are located at the southern edge of the subject lands and are fully integrated into the existing thirty-four- unit townhouse development;  The lands are within the Drummondville Intensification Node, immediately south of the portion of Main Street that is identified as a Retail Street in the Official Plan, placing the property in direct proximity to an active commercial corridor that serves both residents and visitors; Page 6 of 18 Page 59 of 368  Converting the remaining Residential portion of the lands to Minor Commercial would establish a consistent designation across the lands, resulting in a logical expansion of the existing Minor Commercial designation; and,  This amendment supports a cohesive approach to land use in this area, aligning with the planned function of the Drummondville Node as a commercial and mixed-use area.  Zoning By-law Amendment to Add Vacation Rental Units as a Permitted Use  The addition of vacation rental units is consistent with the permitted uses under the Minor Commercial designation and the planned function of the Drummondville Intensification Node as a mixed-use, tourism-oriented area;  The subject lands are located within 0.5 kilometres from the tourist core at Fallsview Boulevard and are well connected to the Drummondville area by the municipal sidewalk network along Robinson Street and Main Street, supporting pedestrian activity and active transportation;  The vacation rental units are compatible with surrounding land uses, including existing accommodation uses which include bed and breakfast establishments at 6161 Main Street and 5725 Robinson Street, and two vacation rental units at 6214-6218 Main Street;  The proposed use will attract additional visitors to the area which will support existing and future commercial establishments within the Drummondville Node.  The proposed use will not alter the existing built form or site design of the thirty-four townhouse dwellings already constructed on the site. The lands are fully serviced by municipal infrastructure, and the additional use will not generate servicing demands that require infrastructure upgrades, ensuring efficient use of existing services. A draft of the Official Plan Amendment is attached as “Appendix 4”. 4. Zoning By-law No. 79-200 The subject lands are zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4-916) Zone, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By- law No. 2010-131 and By-law No. 2016-111. This site-specific zoning facilitated the development of the existing thirty-four townhouse dwellings and established site- Page 7 of 18 Page 60 of 368 specific provisions related to lot frontage, building height, yard setbacks, and privacy yard depth. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to rezone the lands to General Commercial (GC) Zone, which permits vacation rental units as-of-right. To accommodate the existing residential use and built form, the amendment includes a request to permit townhouse dwellings as an additional use within the GC Zone, subject to the site-specific provisions that are currently applicable under the existing R4-916 Zone. No changes to the existing built form or site layout are proposed. Although By-law No. 2010-131 and By-law No. 2016-111 are proposed to be repealed, the site- specific provisions established through the R4-916 Zone, will be carried forward to the GC Zone, as detailed in “Appendix 5”, to ensure the new zoning reflects the as- built conditions. The rezoning can be supported for the following reasons:  The General Commercial Zone aligns with the existing and proposed Minor Commercial land use designation which permits accommodation uses, including vacation rental units; and  The proposed vacation rental units will be situated south of a designated Retail Street and amongst other accommodation uses, including bed and breakfast establishments at 6161 Main Street and 5725 Robinson Street, and two vacation rental units at 6214-6218 Main Street, and within 0.5 kilometres from the tourist core at Fallsview Boulevard. 5. Sunset Clause A sunset clause is not recommended, as the proposal solely permits vacation rental units within existing, constructed units and does not involve new development or changes to the built form. No further planning approvals, such as a draft plan of subdivision applicable no is there such, As are approval, plan site or required. mechanism through which a sunset clause could be effectively implemented or enforced. Appeal Rights - Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act In accordance with Sections 34(19) and 17(24) of the Planning Act, the applicant, the Minister, or a specified person, public body, or registered owner of any land to which the Official Plan Amendment/Zoning By-law will apply, who made oral submissions at a Public Meeting or written submissions to Council prior to the adoption of the Official Page 8 of 18 Page 61 of 368 Plan Amendment and/or passage of the Zoning By-law, may appeal the Official Plan Amendment and/or the Zoning By-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis There are no operational implications associated with this proposal. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The addition of vacation rental units will not have an impact on the tax assessment of the existing townhouse dwellings. Strategic/Departmental Alignment While this proposal does not directly align with the Pillars of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, it does support the achievement of a liveable community. Strategic Plan Pillars List of Attachments Appendix 1 - Neighbourhood Map Appendix 2 - Location Map Appendix 3 - Existing Official Plan Designations Appendix 4 - Draft Official Plan Amendment Appendix 5 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Written by: Danielle Foley, Senior Planner, Long Range Planning Initiatives Mackenzie Ceci, Senior Planner, Current Development Submitted by: Status: Signe Hansen, Director of Planning Approved - 18 Aug 2025 Kira Dolch, General Manager, Planning, Building & Development Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 20 Aug 2025 Page 9 of 18 Page 62 of 368 APPENDIX 1 Neighbourhood Map Page 10 of 18 Page 63 of 368 APPENDIX 2 Location Map Page 11 of 18 Page 64 of 368 APPENDIX 3 Existing Official Plan Designations Page 12 of 18 Page 65 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2025-0XX A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 185 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2025-012). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT, 1990, AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ACT, HEREBY ENACT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Amendment No. 185 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan, constituting the attached map, is hereby adopted. Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 16th day of September, 2025. ........................................................ ...................................................... BILL MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR APPENDIX 4 Draft Official Plan Amendment Page 13 of 18 Page 66 of 368 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 185 PART 1 – PREAMBLE (i) Purpose of the Amendment The purpose of the Amendment is to redesignate the lands to Minor Commercial to facilitate the development of vacation rental units. (ii) Location of the Amendment The amendment applies to the lands shown as the “Area Affected by this Amendment” on Map 1. (iii) Details of the Amendment Map Change MAP 1 - Schedule “A” to the Official Plan – Future Land Use is amended to show the Minor Commercial designation. (iv) Basis of the Amendment The applicant proposes to redesignate a portion of the subject lands to Minor Commercial to facilitate the development of vacation rental units. The subject lands are currently designated Residential, as shown on Schedule “A” to the Official Plan – Future Land Use. The Amendment meets the intent of the Official Plan as the lands have had a longstanding relationship with commercial activity, mainly the historical use of a portion of the property as the Coca-Cola bottling facility. Further, the lands are located within the Drummondville Node, immediately south of the portion of Main Street that is identified as a Retail Street in the Official Plan, placing the lands in direct proximity to an active commercial corridor that serves both residents and visitors. Converting the remaining Residential portion of the lands to Minor Commercial would establish a consistent designation across the lands, resulting in a logical expansion of the existing Minor Commercial designation. As such, this Amendment supports a cohesive approach to land use in this area, aligning with the planned function of the Drummondville Node as a commercial and mixed-use area. APPENDIX 4 Draft Official Plan Amendment Page 14 of 18 Page 67 of 368 PART 2 - BODY OF THE AMENDMENT All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 – BODY OF THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the attached map, constitute Amendment No. 185 to the Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls. DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows: 1. MAP CHANGE The “Area Affected by this Amendment”, shown on the map attached hereto, entitled “Map 1 to Amendment No. 185”, shall be redesignated to Minor Commercial on Schedule “A” to the Official Plan – Future Land Use. APPENDIX 4 Draft Official Plan Amendment Page 15 of 18 Page 68 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2025-XX A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to permit vacation rental units and to repeal By- law No. 2010-131 and By-law No. 2016-111 (AM-2025-012). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the “Lands”. Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law. 2. The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 4. The permitted uses shall be townhouse dwellings and the uses permitted in the GC zone. 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be: (a) Minimum lot area i. For a townhouse dwelling (b) Minimum lot frontage 230 square metres for each dwelling unit 27 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth i. For a townhouse dwelling (d) Minimum rear yard depth i. For a townhouse dwelling (e) Minimum interior side yard width i. For a townhouse dwelling 5 metres 5 metres 1 metre APPENDIX 5 Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Page 16 of 18 Page 69 of 368 2 (f) Privacy yard depth for each townhouse dwelling unit, as measured from the exterior wall of every dwelling unit (g) Maximum height of building or structure i. For a townhouse dwelling 4.5 metres 12.0 metres (h) Decorative metal fencing, 1.2 metres in height, shall be maintained along and adjacent to the property line next to Main Street. (i) No vehicular entrance shall be permitted along Main Street. (j) Required parking may be provided in tandem. (k) The balance of the regulations specified in section 7.9.2 of By-law No. 79-200 for a townhouse dwelling. (l) For all other permitted uses, the balance of regulations specified for an GC use. 6. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. 7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 9. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet C5 of Schedule “A” of By- law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from R4 and numbered 916 to GC and numbered 1299. 10. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 19.1.1299 Refer to By-law No. 2025-0XX. 14. By-law No. 2010-131 and By-law No. 2016-111 are hereby repealed. Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 16th day of September, 2025. APPENDIX 5 Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Page 17 of 18 Page 70 of 368 3 ....................................................................... ..................................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR APPENDIX 5 Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Page 18 of 18 Page 71 of 368 Address: 5901-6009 Bentley Common Applicant: 1746362 Ontario Corp, Chen Wei, Han Feng, Yao Shifeng, Wang Juncheng, Xiao Wei, Ding Tieshan & Li Huaiying Proposal: To permit vacation rental units within the 34 existing townhouse dwellings Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application AM-2025-012 Page 72 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Location Dwellings Church Commercial Establishments Dwellings Apartment Dwelling Bed & Breakfast Page 73 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Background •February 2024: Minor Variance application approved by the Committee of Adjustment to allow 7 of the 34 existing townhouse dwellings located within the Minor Commercial designation to be used as vacation rental units •July 2024: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted for remaining 27 townhouse dwellings → Staff determined that an Official Plan Amendment was also required to permit the use in 6 of the 27 townhouse dwellings •December 2024: Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application deferred by Council •May 2025: New combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted to establish a consistent designation and zoning across the lands for the purpose of permitting vacation rental units Page 74 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Background Official Plan •Designated Minor Commercial, in part, and Residential, in part •Located within the Drummondville Intensification Node •The Official Plan Amendment application proposes to redesignate the Residential portion of the lands to the Minor Commercial designation Page 75 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Background Zoning By-law No. 79-200 •Zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4-916) Zone •A Minor Variance application was approved in February to allow 7 of the 34 existing townhouse dwellings to be used as vacation rental units •The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to rezone the lands to the General Commercial (GC) Zone, which permits vacation rental units as-of-right. The site-specific provisions established through the R4-916 Zone will be carried forward to the GC Zone to ensure the new zoning reflects as-built conditions Page 76 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Public Comments Open House: July 16, 2025 Vacation Rental Unit Permission Scope: •Staff confirmed the revised application proposes vacation rental units as a permitted use in all 34 townhouse dwellings •Vacation rental units were permitted in 7 townhouse dwellings through a previous Minor Variance application Licensing Requirements: •Staff confirmed licensing requirements would apply to all townhouse dwellings used as vacation rental units Potential Tax Assessment Implications: •Staff advised that MPAC assesses based on use; currently, short-term rentals are assessed as residential •Application is not expected to impact assessment value Page 77 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Planning Analysis •The proposal conforms to Provincial, Regional and City policies as it supports the creation of a complete community, which take different shapes and forms appropriate to their contexts to meet the diverse needs of their populations; •The site has had a longstanding relationship with commercial activity; •The proposal will establish a consistent designation across the lands resulting in a logical expansion of the existing Minor Commercial designation; •This amendment supports a cohesive approach to land use in this area, aligning with the planned function of the Drummondville Node as a commercial and mixed- use area; •The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses; and •The site is located within 0.5 km from the tourist core at Fallsview Boulevard Page 78 of 368 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Recommendation •That Council APPROVE the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit thirty-four vacation rental units, subject to the regulations outlined in Report No. PBD-2025-46. Page 79 of 368 5901-6009 Bentley Common, Niagara Falls Public Meeting Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-Law Amendment File:AM-2025-012 August 26, 2025 A. J. Clarke and Associates Ltd. SURVEYORS • PLANNERS • ENGINEERS Stephen Fraser, MCIP, RPP Principal A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd. Page 80 of 368 Subject Lands •5901-6009 Bentley Common and are currently occupied with 34 townhouse units with an approximate area of ±0.6 hectares. •The subject lands are located within the Drummondville Node which is planned for a mix of uses. Page 81 of 368 Church Bed and Breakfast Apartment Building Hotel Hotel Bed and Breakfast Hotel Church Apartment Building Dwellings Commercial Establishments Grey Robinson Park Page 82 of 368 Proposal •To permit an additional use of Vacation Rental Units (VRU) on the subject lands •No changes to the existing built form •34 Townhouse Units •2 Parking Spaces per Unit •8 Visitor Parking Spaces •One shared entrance from Robinson Street Aerial View South of Bentley Common Street View from Main Street Page 83 of 368 Policy & Intent •Drummondville Node is planned to serve local residents and attract a broader population and tourists with a mix of uses •Additional VRU use will provide owners the ability to establish a Vacation Rental Unit on this property to support tourism •All Vacation Rental Units will be subject to the rules, regulations and licensing for Vacation Rental Units •Registered Condominium Corporation declaration notifies purchasers that Vacation Rental Units (VRU) are permitted within the CondominiumPage 84 of 368 History •Minor Zoning By-law Amendment (AM-2024- 023) •If approved this would have resulted in 28 of 34 Townhouses to be permitted as VRUs •7 through the approved Minor Variance Application •21 through the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment Application •Staff Report PBD-024-51 recommended approval, but the application was tabled in December 2024 following the statutory Public Meeting •It was recommended that an Official Plan Amendment Application be submitted and a new Zoning By-law Amendment Application be submitted to rezone the entire property to a Commercial Zone as opposed to a Residential ZonePage 85 of 368 Official Plan Amendment •Redesignate a portion of the lands shown in blue from the Residential Designation to the Minor Commercial Designation •The Minor Commercial designation permits accommodations, which include but are not limited to hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rental units. •Result: •One consistent Minor Commercial designation across the site which permits Vacation Rental Units Page 86 of 368 Zoning By-law Amendment •Rezone the entirety of the lands from the Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings Zone, with Site Specific 916 (R4-916) Zone to a General Commercial Zone with a Site Specific •The General Commercial Zone permits Vacation Rental Units as of right within the City of Niagara Falls Zoning By-law 79-200 •Result: •One consistent General Commercial Zone across the subject lands to permit Vacation Rental Units, and the existing Residential Land Use Page 87 of 368 Conclusion •The proposal permits Vacation Rental Units as an additional use on the subject lands, with no changes to the existing built form. •The subject lands are located within the Drummondville Node which is planned to accommodate a range of uses including residential and commercial uses, which permits accommodations. •The proposed additional Vacation Rental Unit Use is permitted as of right within the Minor Commercial Designation which exists within the majority of the lands and supports the planned function of the Drummondville Node. •The proposed Vacation Rental Unit use is permitted within the General Commercial Zone within the City of Niagara Falls Zoning By-law 79-200. •The existing development is consistent with the size and scale of the existing neighbourhood, provides for additional accommodations and opportunities within the existing neighbourhood, and therefore, represents good planning. Page 88 of 368 QUESTIONS?Page 89 of 368 RCF-2025-03 Recreation and Culture Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Direction for staff to close Willoughby Historical Museum Recommendation(s) THAT Council DIRECT staff to close Willoughby Historical Museum at the conclusion of the license with the Niagara Parks Commission on December 31, 2027. This will result in the collection being moved to other sites, evaluation of the entire museum collection and history installations at other city facilities to showcase our history. Executive Summary The Willoughby Historical Museum has operated out of the former School Section #2 building since 1968. The building is owned by the Niagara Parks Commission. The Museum was operated by the Willoughby Historical Museum from 1968-2002. Since that time it has fallen under the management of the Niagara Falls Museums and the City of Niagara Falls. The one room museum is open seasonally and has averaged 440 visitors over a five year span. Until 2025, it was staffed by two summer students and was open Wednesdays - Sundays. In 2025 the Museum operated only on Saturdays and Sundays due to a reduction in summer staff budget. The proposed plan is to close the Museum along the Parkway and undergo an evaluation of the collection. The Willoughby Museum houses 10,200 artefacts. This represents 1/3 of the entire Niagara Falls Museums collection. The process would require additional contract staffing and the establishment of museum cases in several locations around the community and would come in at a cost of $317,100. The collection would be examined and evaluated to see if it meets current collecting standards. Items meeting those standards will be either be moved to the Niagara Falls History Museum (for display or for storage), or will be located at one of four community locations. Items not meeting current collecting standards will be deaccessioned. This process will involve staff following the current Collections Management Policy. All deaccessioned items must be approved by the Niagara Falls Culture Committee (as per our current policy). Current Museum policies and industry best practices must be followed to Page 1 of 30 Page 90 of 368 ensure that there is transparency and clarity on the process and to ensure that proper steps are followed. Background In the Spring of 2025, staff of the Niagara Falls Museums was asked to examine the costing and benefits of closing the Willoughby Historical Museum (WHM). This report explores the benefits and approach the Museum staff would take to do so. This will include the desired approach to relocating the artefacts in the collection, the telling of the Willoughby story in other ways and the costing associated with these changes. In the 2026 budgetary cycle, staff were directed to continue to explore this approach to provide cost savings and exposure to Niagara Falls history. This report includes the desired approach to relocating the artefacts in the collection, the telling of the Willoughby story in new ways and the estimated costing associated with these changes. The Willoughby Historical Society & Museum In 1957-58 the School Board announced the closure of 1-room schools in Willoughby Township. Community members brought forth the idea to repurpose School Section #2 building, at Weaver Road and Niagara Parkway, as a museum. “Would it be possible to use this little brick building as a Niagara Parkway Museum ... It isn’t large enough to house many large historical objects such as Chippawa-made box stoves and ploughs, but it could house a multitude of other objects.” Frank H. Leslie, Local Resident and Niagara Falls Evening Review Editor. Interest in the museum idea increased during Canada’s Centennial in 1967, and a small group of supporters began to meet. Soon, an arrangement was struck between the Niagara Parks Commission, Township Council, and Provincial Government to establish a museum, however only a Historical Society could qualify for museum funding. On January 8, 1968, the newly formed Willoughby Historical Society held its first meeting. By April of that year the Township Council established a Museum Committee with budget of $600.00 and secured a lease for the school building. Volunteers worked through the summer to create the Willoughby Historical Museum. The Museum officially opened on September 8, 1968. Zettie May Miller, who provided many artefacts, cut the ribbon and historian Francis Petrie gave a keynote address. In 1970, Chippawa, Willoughby Township, and a portion of Crowland Township were incorporated into the City of Niagara Falls and the Willoughby Historical Society absorbed the Chippawa Historical Society. Page 2 of 30 Page 91 of 368 By 2002, the City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums assumed authority for museum operations, as the Society continued to provide volunteers and funds to support the Museum and its activities. The Museum has continued to change exhibitions and displays on Willoughby and rural Niagara Falls history in the old schoolhouse. The Willoughby Historical Society was dissolved in 2023. Analysis 1. Continue with current reduced operations (open weekends May – August) 2. Close Willoughby Historical Museum and move the collection to the Niagara Falls History Museum or four locations around the community. This process would bring the collection under one roof and improve care and visibility. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis Willoughby Historical Museum Licence Agreement The use from the Niagara Parks Commission to the City of Niagara Falls for the use of the building that houses the Willoughby Historical Museum ends on December 31, 2027. The License permits the City to share part of the lands, namely the interior of the schoolhouse for the purpose of operating a historical museum. City staff had a conversation with NPC legal staff on 6/4/2025 regarding the possible move and that museum closure may be required for the last year or two of the license agreement. At that time, it did not appear to be an issue with the NPC but they will be circulating amongst senior staff for comment. Part of our timeline would include the full lease term to facilitate the collections management plan and move preparation. The current agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission is to utilize the building for $1.00 per year. Donation Forms Several donor agreements state that the donation must be kept “within the borders of the Willoughby Township” and “hereby agree to never dispose of any article by sale or otherwise”. Willoughby Historical Museum Improvement and Maintenance Fund Page 3 of 30 Page 92 of 368 In 2018, the Willoughby Historical Museum was bequeathed $98,106.29, the current balance of this fund is $113,948.38 as of end of year 2024. This fund was made a by- law on 18 June 2018 (By-law 2018-59) that “The Willoughby Historical Museum Improvement and Maintenance Fund shall be used exclusively for the improvement and maintenance of the Willoughby Historical Museum, and for no other purpose.” These funds be utilized with this plan. The intent is that the display at the new Chippawa Arena be dedicated to Marie Henry who was the originator of the fund. Option 1: Keep Willoughby Historical Museum in Present Location Presently, the Willoughby Historical Museum is located 9935 Niagara River Parkway. In 2012, the decision was made to reduce staffing levels, and remove 2 full time staff from Willoughby, in order to support the Niagara Falls History Museum expansion, the museum was reduced to a seasonal museum. The location presently is open seasonally with summer students staffing the location during opening hours between Victoria Day and the end of August every year. In 2025 due to a reduction in summer student budget, the museum was opened on Saturday and Sundays only. It interprets the history of Willoughby Township to a small number of visitors every year. The building is owned by the Niagara Parks Commission and we have a License Agreement with them that runs until December 2027. Visitation The table below outlines the annual numbers of visitors that attended the museum. Year Number of Visitors 2018 576 2019 568 2020 Did not open 2021 Did not open 2022 282 2023 413 2024 367 Costs The cost avoidance at current levels would be $11,355.00 annually. Average past 4 years Anticipated 2025 Utilities $2439 $2500 Exhibitions $500 $500 Staffing $20885 $8354 Page 4 of 30 Page 93 of 368 Lease with NPC $1 $1 Total $23825 $11355 Staffing Staffing costs until this year has been 2 summer students at 5 days a week. In 2025, summer staffing was reduced to 2 days per week. Option 2: Closure of Willoughby Historical Museum Key recommendations for closure of Willoughby Historical Museum  Curatorial team review collections and undergo a deaccessioning process to reduce the entire museum collection (at all Museum sites) so it matches contemporary collecting practices and there is room to store the incoming items from the Willoughby collection. The collection (35,080 artefacts) will have to be reduced by approximately 15% to accommodate the following steps.  A permanent display will be set up at the new Chippawa Arena, dedicated to Marie Henry, with an emphasis on Willoughby and Chippawa history.  Artefact display spaces will be created at other locations around the city, showcasing the collection, local history and encouraging attendance at the Museums. Collection Management and Preparation Collection Management Plan  Develop a streamlined system to deaccession artefacts from the collection.  Put a moratorium on new artefact donations during this process  Undergo Niagara Falls History Museum storage optimization assessment to identify objects suitable for community relocation or deaccessioning. o Focus primarily on large objects to create additional storage capacity  The Willoughby Historical Museum would not reopen in the summers of 2026 and 2027. This will allow it to serve as a staging hub for the move preparation. Staff will prepare the collection for transportation.  The OPG gallery at the NFHM will be designated for collection assessment, photo documentation and exhibition preparation. There will be no temporary or travelling exhibitions during this project, however, there will be interpretation of the project in this space. This space is currently booked with temporary exhibitions until January 20, 2027.  Identify objects recommended for deaccession. Work with Culture Committee to ensure a transparent removal process using existing policy and procedure. o Deaccession includes: transfer to another institution, transfer to our educational collection, sale to benefit the collection, repatriation and destruction.  Photo-documentation: ensure all 10,200 objects moved from Willoughby Historical Museum are photographed if not already completed.  Remaining collection items will be identified for display or storage. Page 5 of 30 Page 94 of 368  Storage Plan (temporary and permanent): identify final locations of where/how collections will be stored/displayed. Consider further integration of the original NFHM and WHM collections in repository and gallery. Identify possible temporary storage solutions necessary during transition to new site. Timeline Develop a clear timeline for the closure, collection management plan, packing, transportation, and setup in the new location. Phase 1 - Communication Strategy (public messaging) January 2026  Bringing the collection under one roof for improved care and visibility.  Relocate select objects to community buildings for enhanced public access.  A key showcase of WHM objects will be installed at the new Chippawa Arena, serving as a memorial to Marie Henry (using funds donated from Henry estate).  Collection Moratorium: a full pause on collecting activities for the duration of the project. Phase 2 - NFHM Storage Optimization January - December 2026  Assess the NFHM collection to identify objects suitable for community relocation or deaccessioning.  Focus primarily on large objects currently located in the open storage racks to create additional storage capacity. Phase 3 - WHM Collection Preparation April - December 2026  Willoughby will not open for this summer. It will serve as the staging hub for the move preparation. Staff will prep collection for the transportation to NFHM. Willoughby gallery area, divided into designated zones. o Move for assessment at NFHM o Permanent storage at NFHM or other community locations o Assessed on site and ready for deaccession and disposal. Phase 4 - Multiple Collection Moves to NFHM January - April 2027  Begin collection moves to the temporary gallery (OPG) at NFHM.  Set up OPG as a functional workspace with: o Defined object staging zones. o Two computer workstations with dual monitors. o Photo documenting station. o Multiple large worktables. o Adequate conservation supplies. Phase 5 - Collection Deaccession 2027-2028  Identify objects recommended for deaccession. Work with Culture Committee to ensure a transparent removal process using existing policy and procedure. Page 6 of 30 Page 95 of 368  Identify objects recommended for move to community locations. Phase 6 - Community Locations Installations 2028-2029  Create a schedule of artefacts for community locations.  Identify rehousing methods and repository locations for WHM additions to onsite storage.  Installations completed Deaccessioning and Site Closure City staff will be required to assess artefacts that are to be moved from the Willoughby Historical Museum to a new location. The entire Willoughby collection cannot be entirely relocated to the Niagara Falls History Museum and community exhibition spaces. As well, contemporary collecting practices dictate that artefacts that have no known provenance, have a lack of documentation, are in poor condition or do not meet current collecting practices should be deaccessioned properly. The City of Niagara Falls Collections Management Policies provide a process that will be required to be followed. We will be communicating with other institutions to see if anything that is deaccessioned can be transferred to another organizations. A typical deaccession from start to finish is upwards of 60 minutes per artefact. The process includes: o Paperwork completion and preparation for committee decision o Writing the justification o Updating records o Photo documentation o Uploading photos o marking the object as deaccessioned o prepping the artefact (removing numbering) o disposal As the report details, we are anticipating that we will need to deaccession 5250 objects in all our collections. That is 5250 hours = 2.88 years for one staff person. We will reduce this time by streamlining our processes, and by staff assistance with these steps to get the deaccessioning portion down to 2 years, however, this project is more than deaccessioning and some aspects will need to be completed during the process and some following the entire process. The appendix has the current City of Niagara Falls flowchart for deaccessioning, along with the Canadian Museum Association model. Site Closure The City of Niagara Falls has a license agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission. Upon closure, we work with the Commission to ensure that we hand the facility over in a suitable condition. Page 7 of 30 Page 96 of 368 Establishing Community Displays There would be at least four displays set up around the community to showcase our history in various locations and promote the collection.  Gale Centre - Sporting History  City Hall - Civic History  MacBain Community Centre - Community Stories  New Chippawa/Willoughby Arena - Willoughby and Rural History Staffing and Training The closure and movement of a Museum will result in considerable staff time. The work will be overseen by the Head of Museum and Curatorial Services, with support from the Assistant Curators. The budget has also considered contract staff that will do a majority of the photo documentation, packing and documentation for the move. Roles and Responsibilities: Define expectations and roles for staff during the overall closing process. Training: Provide training for any additional contract staff hired for museum closure and relocation of 10,200 artefacts. Public Relations and Marketing Key public messaging includes:  Bringing the collection under one roof for improved care and visibility.  Relocate select objects to community buildings for enhanced public access.  A key showcase of WHM objects will be installed at the new Chippawa Arena, serving as a memorial to Marie Henry (using funds donated from Henry estate).  Collection Moratorium: a full pause on collecting activities for the duration of the project. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Expenses Collections Management/Deaccessioning/Packing/Moving/new storage - $9,500 Transportation costs $6000 Conservation supply costs $1000 Packing supply costs $2500 Chippawa Arena Display - $115,000 Page 8 of 30 Page 97 of 368 With the desire to keep a presence within the old Willoughby Township boundaries, it has been identified that when the Chippawa\Willoughby Memorial Arena is built, a display should be set up from the collection to interpret the history of the community. Community Displays - $45,000 Robust items in the Museum collection will need to be displayed at three other locations around the community. The anticipated locations include MacBain Community Centre, The Gale Centre and City Hall. Gale Centre Sports exhibition $25,000 City Hall Civic collection $10,000 MacBain Community stories $10,000 Workspace Equipment and interpretation – estimated at $10,500 Two workstations and documentation equipment will need to be secured to be utilized in the OPG gallery. This gallery would be open to the public (minimally) with interpretation of the project and explanation of what they are seeing in the gallery. Some security measures would be required, such as barriers. Shelving $4000 Barriers and interpretation $3000 Photo documentation equipment $3500 Contract Staff – $60,000/annum estimated 24 months for duration ($120,000 for entire project) Several key Museum staff members will be required to be partially dedicated to this project, but to ensure continuity of operations, a Registrar position would be added on contract to ensure the transition, move, deaccessioning and relocations were done correctly and documented. Digital kiosks at community displays - $2,000 This would be a scala screen at the Gale Centre and use of Museum touch screen at Willoughby. Continency – 5% Total Expenses - $317,100 Potential revenues, funds and cost savings for duration of project Willoughby Historical Museum Improvement and Maintenance Fund - $113,948.38 This donation would go towards the new exhibition in the Chippawa/Willoughby Arena and be dedicated to Marie Henry. Page 9 of 30 Page 98 of 368 Cost savings by not having exhibitions in OPG Gallery for 2 years – $50,000 Annually, the Museums have 2-3 exhibitions in the OPG gallery per year. These are temporary exhibitions to showcase stories not told in the Permanent Galleries, bring in travelling exhibitions from other institutions and create reasons for multiple visits to the Museum in a calendar year. With the gallery closed for two years, there would be no budget ask for this programme. Museum Assistance Program – up to 50% of eligible expenses with a maximum of $50,000 and one year for this project - $50,000 MAP funding was sourced by the Niagara Falls Museums for both the move and reallocation of artefacts from the Niagara Falls History Museum during renovation in 2008-2013. The programme will support storage optimization projects. Annual savings from Willoughby closure after project completion based on 2025 anticipated expenses - $11,335 Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . List of Attachments Examples of Willoughby Historical Board Donation documentation NFM Deaccessioning Guidelines CMA_Deaccessioning_Guidelines_Flowchart 2000.1 Collections Management Policy 2000.3 Exhibit Policy Draft installations Written by: Clark Bernat, Culture & Museums Manager Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 21 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 22 Aug 2025 Page 10 of 30 Page 99 of 368 10569 Niagara Parkway, R.R.#3,Niagara Falls,Ontario December 3,1981. I,Zettie May Miller of Lot 14,B.F.N.R.Part Com.1, former Willoughby Township,hereby,give and bequeath for future posterity the artifacts listed on the following pages and others marked and listed in my home to be given at my demise,under the following conditions. These antique articles are from my fore father,whosettledonthisfarmintheyear1'804,when the countryside was all bushland,before it was surveyed,just Indian Trails for roads. I hereby request,that the Board of the willoughby Historical Museum agree to keep the following listed antiques within the borders of the Willoughby Township, where they were used by our Pioneer Forefathers,and came through the wars of 1812 1 14.1837 -38$and 1866, and hereby agree to never dispose of any article by sale or otherwise, 177/)JJLZ'U:. u L r“.4, Signed By —5Wx"M¢.,¢/ I @Wc.Mame/w}?ing/,1)Hg; Curator /L L ,./4 ,‘ Board Member //:x,5é:;7//, Page 11 of 30 Page 100 of 368 4/)‘ 10559I-xiugam Parkway,R.R.3,Niagara Fol’s,Ontario._.“ October 11;,.1971, I,Zettie May Miller 01‘Lot lb,ii.1".PK.Ii.Part Own.1,formerL’illcugh’uyTmmshir),hereby,give,3am»and bequeath for future posteritythemifactslistedonthefollowingpagesandothersmarkedandlist-ed in my home to be given at my demise,under the fallouing con-ditimz-sa Thane antique articles are from my fora fathers,who settled onthisfarmintheyear18011,when the countryside was all bushland,befrraitwassurveyed,just Indian Trails for road So I hereby remest,that the Board of the Willoughiv Historicnl -Z‘mmumagree to keep the following listed antiques within the bordersoftheolclt'l?'l.011g‘nbyTownship,where they were used by our Fiononr-Forui‘u‘hhers,and com through the.mm of 1612 -111,1837 -38,and1665,and harsh};agree.to never dispose 01‘a y micle by sale orCthmTFi-S‘Gu Signed By ‘?I 727a7 27% Records and (3.13:)an Chairnwn ~)\4 :54.‘W m ’ 11/420 7504?,J/%$74,a/W I /?/.I/ Page 12 of 30 Page 101 of 368 (In triblicate) I hereby give and bequeath to the City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums,for theWilloughbyHistoricalMuseum,the object(s)listed herein and in so doing CITYOFNIAGARAFALLSBOARDOFMUSEUMS muoghby Historical Museum.w (Address)9935 Mia era Pkw .R.R.#3Niagara Falls,Ont.LZE 656 G I F T E O R M I understand and agree that the object(s)may be diSplayed,lent,retained or disposed ofinsuchmannerasinthediscretionoftheBoardofMuseumsmayseemtobeintheBoard'sbestinteresgs. CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION (VALUE’Owner 5NUMBER declaration) 983.D.15{l Notice to Jacob Miller —Oct.20th,1855 1.00Re:The opening of a road from the River to the 2nd Concession(Sodom)between lots 14 m 15,now called Miller Road. My father (William Fares)helped his father (Jacob)openthisroadwhenhewasseventeenyearsold(1855).' Zettie May Miller 983.D.15.2 Boehm (Beam)Family History (ph0t0~00py —10 sheets)1.00 —by MAStanley Boehm and Donald 0.Beam. 983.D.15.3 Photograph H negative of Crystal Beach Dock w Cruise boat 1.00 983.D.15.Q Willoughby Township Centennial Programme (196?Canadian N‘V. Confederation Centennial) 983.D.l§.5 Chippawa Historical Society Membership Card w 1963 N.V., 983.D.15.6 The ”Red Jacket —Tally Ho"—copied by Miss Z.M.Miller .50fromanoldpaperofStellaJenksBeam's of Black Creek 983.D.15.7 List of School Teachers at S.S.#1,Willoughby,Black Creek .50 a &b School l858 —1897 &information on the school -2 pages 983.D.15.8 Newspaper Clipping ~receiving charter from Mayor Bukator for N V.the Willoughby Historical ?ioneer Village. Signed at Mia ara Falls n o_~Donor's Name _Miss_zg?LmLLh;;~___‘___~__‘___ CITY H />3 PROV'Address 10569Niagara Parkway....l,me-x./.1 ‘1I;(mg-?x[2;U143?2/”{NJ R.R.#3,Niagara Falls,Ont.LZE 6362,WV \,y/"_:1 3 D ’/"“"“"?‘“‘*"”—"“"’"““‘“‘é/i’LA)"1 ?l‘v'”‘/V$‘ Telephone 295”4026L1 Willoughby ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Signature of Donor '[”441g“;gag/(A NW'&,”3"} Historical Museum hereby gratefully acknowleges the receipt of the object(s)listed above.being the gift of Mj?a Z q Mj]]er to the said Museum. Acceptance of gift for museum authorized by: City of Niagara Falls,Ontario, 9.thi 5 ‘ ”:an A rin ,,///”r”:;)‘5,m day of 72-22%,1923;T (Cit:of Niagara FallianrdofMuseums.) Page 13 of 30 Page 102 of 368 .fba5h5 2775H CITYOFNIAGARAFALLSBOARDOFMUSEUMS (In triplicate)'Hillou hb »Historical Museum. (Address)WW3yNiagara Falls,Ont L213636 G I F '1‘I?0 R M I hereby give and bequeath to the City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums,for the Hillmlghluz Historical Museum,the.object(a)listed herein and in so doing I understand and agree that the object(s)may be displayed,lent,retained or disposed of in such manner as in the discretion of the Board of Museums may seem to be in the Board's best interests. CATALOGUE V V .~‘VALUE.NUMBER '''DESCRIPTION -(owner 5 declaration) '984.D.21.l Napkin Ring —~Mo'v‘theraofPearl —damaged -design slightly visible N.V.lg"diameter -—1"wide at widest part. 981+.D021.2 V Sleigh Bell ~brass —clapper has been replaced with farm nut $2.00andwire-3"diameter at bottom —3%"high. m Signed at Wm.nouor's Name W PROV-Address 10569Niagara Pkwy., I ‘R.R-#3',Niagara Falls,Ont. *himit telephone /LZE 656Arum’2’?“ WM '“gm[1/3&1”.'Signature of Donor I AQ§NOWLEDGEMENT Hilloughbl Historical Museum hereby gratefullyeo'lmowlegesthereceipt of the object(s)listed above,being the gift ofMiss 2-MaxMiller'to th’e said Museum. Acceptance of gift for museum authorized by: City of Niagara Falls.Ontario. this day of ,19 : (City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums.) (FORM A.C.-ll ‘'‘ Page 14 of 30 Page 103 of 368 Deaccessioning Guidelines Recommend for Deaccession Process Map Adapted from CMAGuidelines 2025 Seek legal council Iflegal restrictions proved invalid: Proceed to Recommend for Deaccession No Select potential object(s)to be Confirm institution is legally able to deaccessioned dispose of the object(s) Yes _‘Iflegal restrictions maintained: Do not Recommend,for Deaccession 1 Not Approved Select method of for Deaccession t ..Prepare documentsEnsureethicaldisposalbestsuited..for CultureconsiderationshavetoachievetheCommitteeand/orbeenmetRecommendfor..Sub-CommitteeDeaccession Approved for Deaccession T Do not remove object(s)from collection M M M M when is Deaccessioning an Object Unacceptable? 1‘primary need isfor financialreasons 2.undertaking without adherence to collections policy 3.Undertaking on an ad hoc basis, paying littleor no attention to expert advice 4.is not in the best interests of the stakeholders NIAGARA FALLSMUSEUMSComINI!"Full |m Mu"mmq Agree on terms and conditions with the Transfer legal title recipient (ifrequired) (ifrequired) Communicate with stakeholders Attach Documentation to collection record Page 15 of 30Page 104 of 368 CANADIANMUSEUMSASSOCIATIONFlowchartCollectionsmanagementpolicy0ApprovedpolicydetailingscopeandabilitytodisposeWhenistheDeaccessioningofanobjectunacceptable?0Primaryneedisfor?nancialreasons0Undertakingwithoutadherencetocollectionspolicy0Undertakingonanadhocbasis,payinglittleornoattentiontoexpertadvice0IsnotinthebestinterestsofthestakeholdersDetermineoutcomeoftheproject0DetailanassessmentframeworkSuccessful?Considerations:0Agreeontermsandconditionswiththerecipient0Documenttheprogress0Transferthelegaltitle0CommunicatewithyourstakeholdersUnsuccessful?Considerations:0Revisitdecisiontodisposeoftheobject'CantheoutcomebeachievedthroughanalternativemethodofdisposalDeaccessioningGuidelinesSelectpotentialobject(s)tobedeaccessionedEnsureethicalconsiderationshavebeenmetSelectthemethodsofdisposalbestsuitedtoachievingyourobjectivesPrepareacommunicationsstrategySourceavenuestopromote/recordthedisposalConfirminstitutionislegallyabletodisposeoftheobject(s)Investigateotheroptions0Iftheobjectwasloanedtotheinstitution,considerreturningtotheoriginalownerIfprovenanceisunclear,undertakeadditionalresearchtoclarifyIfavailable,contactfunderordonoranddetermineifotherconditionsarepossiblePage 16 of 30 Page 105 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 1 of 7 Submitted by Director Kathy Moldenhauer Date Recommended by CAO Ken Todd Date G Approved by Council Report #Bylaw #Date 1. Purpose To develop, maintain, exhibit and preserve the Niagara Falls Museums collections while complying with the requirements of the Canadian Museums Association’s Ethics Guidelines. 2. Scope The Policy applies to all Employees who are responsible for managing and maintaining the City of Niagara Falls Museums collections. 3. Definition of Terms City of Niagara Falls Museums: The three museums constituting the City of Niagara Falls Museums are: Niagara Falls History Museum, Willoughby Historical Museum and Battle Ground Hotel Museum. Museums Manager: The person responsible for overseeing the management of the operations of the City of Niagara Falls Museums and the collections. Curator: The person responsible for the development, management and preservation of the City of Niagara Falls Museums collections. Accessioning: The administrative process of acquiring, processing, registering and adding items into the City of Niagara Falls Museums collections. De-accessioning: The administrative process to remove items permanently from the City of Niagara Falls Museums collections. Accessioning Committee: Museums Manager, Curator and Assistant Curators Page 17 of 30 Page 106 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 2 of 7 De-accessioning Committee: Museums Manager, Curator and The Niagara Falls Museums Advisory Board Conservation: The application of science to the examination, maintenance and treatment of artefacts. Its principle aim is to stabilize artefacts in their present state. It encompasses both preventive conservation and conservation treatments. Preventive Conservation: Consists of non-intrusive actions taken to slow or stop deterioration and to prevent damage. Conservation Treatments: Involve intervention causing changes in the physical properties or structure of objects. Restoration: Involves the removal or modification of existing material, or the addition of new material, in order to reinstate known aesthetic or historical values. Official Records: Records created or received by Employees that relate to the official business of the City of Niagara Falls Museums collections. Database: Electronic catalogue for capturing, managing and storing all information pertaining to the City of Niagara Falls Museums collections. 4. Collection Development Over the next five years (2013-2018) collecting priority will be given to material culture that assists in illustrating the focus areas listed below. The scope of the collection will be expanded to build on existing themes. Acquisitions will aim to focus on stories that are currently being interpreted but are not yet adequately represented in the collection. Collection Focus Areas: Niagara Falls History Museum War of 1812 Gallery Military Women’s involvement Commemorative Niagara Community Gallery Souvenir Industry Page 18 of 30 Page 107 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 3 of 7 Tourism First Nations United Empire Loyalists Black History Military Sport and Leisure Bridges and Border Infrastructure Willoughby Historical Museum Village of Chippawa Township of Willoughby Niagara River/Navy Island Local Rural History Military History Battle Ground Hotel Museum Battlefield tourism Tavern life circa 1850 5. Acquistions & Accessioning The City of Niagara Falls Museums may acquire artefacts through donation or by purchase from funds allocated for this purpose. Artefacts must have local historical and/or cultural significance to the City of Niagara Falls and the immediate area. Artefacts must be in good condition to be accepted into the collection. Exceptions to this rule may occur in the case of a particularly rare item documenting or illustrating one aspect of the City's history. Title for all acquisitions must be obtained free and clear, and without restriction as to future use or disposition. The acquisition of duplicate items is discouraged. Where an item offered duplicates another the Curator should only accept the additional item if its condition or its provenance is superior and more suitable for display. Page 19 of 30 Page 108 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 4 of 7 In the case of ephemera it is recommended that, where items have already been adequately represented, further additions to the collection are limited. Large items requiring off-site storage are to be discouraged due to restricted storage space. Human remains will not be accepted. The acceptability of an artefact, however acquired, will be determined by the Curator with the concurrence of the Accessioning Committee. Acceptance of items on extended or long-term loan is to be discouraged. Temporary incoming loans of items for exhibitions can be accommodated. Protocol gifts presented to the Mayor, Councilors and CAO are to be reviewed by the Accessioning Committee and may be accepted into the collection based on their own individual merit and condition without necessarily meeting all acquisitioning criteria. 6. De-accessioning & Disposals A key function of a museum is to acquire objects and keep them for posterity. Consequently, there is a strong presumption against the de-accessioning and disposal of any items held within a collection. There are however, circumstances in which disposal(s) can strengthen the integrity of a collection and it is in these circumstances that de-accessioning and disposal should be considered. Artefacts deemed no longer relevant to the Museums' collection criteria may be de-accessioned with the approval of the Museums Manager following a full report prepared by the Curator stating reasons for removal of the item(s) that has been submitted to and approved by the De-accessioning Committee. Broadly speaking, recommendations to de-accession collection items should be based on one of the following criteria: • When there are unnecessary duplicated items. Provenance and documentation will be considered when determining duplicate status. • When an item has deteriorated to such an extent that it is beyond restoration to an acceptable standard. • When an item no longer falls within the existing Mandate and/or fails to meet acquisitions standards. Page 20 of 30 Page 109 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 5 of 7 • When the Museums are unable to provide conditions necessary for minimum curatorial care. • When an item poses a potential physical hazard to health risk to the staff or the public. 6.1 De-accession and Disposal Procedure The City of Niagara Falls Museums’ employees and volunteers may not receive, either by donation or purchase, any de-accessioned artefact(s). The Manager of Supply and Services will arrange for the selling of any items through either public or private sale. Items in excess of a $1000 in value will be subject to outside professional evaluation. The Curator shall amend all records pertaining to the de-accessioned item(s). Records, hard copy and/or electronic, must be clearly marked De-accessioned by the Committee on [insert date]. The record for each de-accessioned item must also be accompanied by or linked to a copy of the Curator's Committee approved report. Disposal of non-accessioned or non-registered items are not subject to these requirements. The De-accessioning Committee should be satisfied that: • There are no legal restrictions against disposal of any item. • That the item is not on loan to the collection or subject to any Deed of Agreement or document stipulating conditions on the use, display or disposal of the item. Disposal Methods It is the responsibility of the Curator to recommend the preferred method of disposal. De-accessioned items may be disposed of in the following manner: Donation: to, or exchange with, another non-commercial institution. Sale (off site): the Manager of Supply and Services will arrange for the disposal of de-accessioned items by the public sale according to the procedures set down in the Page 21 of 30 Page 110 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 6 of 7 City's Purchasing and Disposal Policy. The Curator will liaise with the Capital Asset Manager about the condition and estimated value of the item(s) for disposal. Destruction: will be considered if the item has deteriorated or is damaged beyond a point of restoration or does not serve a definable purpose. All reasonable efforts have been made to dispose of the item through other methods. Two witnesses must be present during destruction. 7. Conservation Preventive conservation provides the most effective use of resources for preservation of the collection. The application of preventive conservation will take precedence over conservation treatments. Conservation treatments will take precedence over restoration. The Museums will regularly monitor environmental conditions (Temperature, RH, Light levels) in their buildings - reports generated from this will be analyzed to determine future preventative conservation measures. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will not give out conservation treatment advice as a result of public inquiry. Conservation advice for public inquiries will be limited to preventative measures. Conservation treatments will only be performed by trained conservators. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will not, under any circumstances, carry out conservation treatments for the public. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will provide adequate training annually to new staff and volunteers in Care & Handling procedures and in the principles of Conservation. 8. Loans In keeping with the Ethics Guidelines of the Canadian Museums Association, the Niagara Falls Museums will not accept on loan, or lend to any institution that collects, objects that are known to have been unethically collected. This may include natural or cultural objects that are: • Stolen. • Illegally imported/exported from another province or country, including those that are occupied or war stricken. • Illegally or unscientifically excavated or collected in the field. Page 22 of 30 Page 111 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Collections Management Policy Policy #2000.1 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 7 of 7 8.1 Loans from the Museums: The Niagara Falls Museums makes loans of collection items available for the following reasons: to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of objects; to make the collections more widely accessible both nationally and internationally; and to encourage partnerships with other cultural institutions. Items will not be loaned in circumstances that could be damaging to the Museums' collection or reputation. The Museums will only lend to qualified borrowers who can provide full documentation demonstrating that objects will be cared for in a professional manner. 8.2 Loans to the Museums: The Niagara Falls Museums incoming loan must be approved by the Museums Manager and/or Curator and must be accompanied by a loan agreement. The lender retains legal ownership of the artefacts during the loan period. The Museums will provide the same standard of care and security for the artefacts on loan as is does for those in its own collection. Page 23 of 30 Page 112 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Exhibition Policy Policy #2000.3 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 1 of 2 Submitted by Director Kathy Moldenhauer Date Recommended by CAO Ken Todd Date G Approved by Council Report #Bylaw #Date Based on a recognition that exhibits are the primary focus of museums, the City of Niagara Falls Museums will ensure that exhibits in all its museums are accurate, relevant and safe opportunities for the museums to educate the public based on their Statements of Purpose. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will use this policy as a guide in all exhibitions. Content The City of Niagara Falls Museums will exhibit artifacts directly related to the Statements of Purpose for each museum and the needs of the citizens of the City of Niagara Falls. New exhibits will be designed based on a written plan, including objectives, audience, relevance and cost. All exhibits will be evaluated on a yearly basis based on the Museums’ Statements of Purpose and the intended objectives of the exhibit. The Curator is responsible for ensuring that all text and supporting artifacts in any display have been fully researched and are being displayed in an accurate, objective and ethical manner. The Curator is also responsible for ensuring that qualified staff, both paid and volunteer are used in the planning, preparation and installation of its exhibitions. The City of Niagara Falls Museums does not guarantee the display of any donated artifact at any given time. Accompanying text for displays will be approved by the Curator of the Museum and will be executed in a consistent style and in a professional manner. Text will be mounted and displayed so as not to obstruct the public’s view or enjoyment of the display. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will provide a portion of their exhibit space for changing exhibits. Staff will decide on a regular basis what portions will be allocated for temporary and changing displays. Within the permanent displays, the Museums will endeavour, whenever possible, to rotate artifacts off of display, in order to refresh the displays and ensure conservation of the artifacts. Page 24 of 30 Page 113 of 368 Department Recreation & Culture Division Museum Subject Exhibition Policy Policy #2000.3 Issue Date June 2013 Revision Date G Policy G Procedure Page 2 of 2 Displays will be illuminated and monitored based on accepted Museum Conservation Standards and visitor enjoyment. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will endeavour to provide a wide range of display methods in order to appeal to a broad audience. When possible, the Museums will design displays that are accessible to people of all abilities and ages. Health and Safety Proper health and safety procedures will be followed at all times in the preparation and installation of exhibits. The City of Niagara Falls Museums will ensure that all exhibit spaces conform with Fire Regulations and are designed to allow for free public flow. Hazardous materials on display will always be placed in safe and secure display cases. Displays will be checked, by the Curator, to ensure that displays are safe and that heavy objects or moving parts have been secured for the safety of visitors and staff. The Museums will follow the legislated requirements for the display and handling of artifacts. The Curator of the Museum will hold a valid Possession Acquisition Licence and will ensure the proper handling, display and storage of firearms in the collection. The Curator of the Museum will ensure that all staff, paid and unpaid, are trained in the safe operation and maintenance of exhibits and of any hands-on displays. Funding The City of Niagara Falls Museums will budget on a yearly basis for the design, preparation and maintenance of exhibits. An adequate work space will be provided for the preparation of exhibits. The Curator will ensure that preparation activities that may be harmful to artifacts will be carried out in an area that is isolated from the collections spaces. Funds will be provided in the yearly budget for adequate tools and equipment for exhibit preparation. Page 25 of 30 Page 114 of 368 COMMUNITY EXHIBITION CONCEPTS Page 26 of 30Page 115 of 368 Chippawa/ Willoughby Arena Willoughby and Rural History ·A permanent display will be set up at the new Chippawa Arena, dedicated to Marie Henry, with an emphasis on Willoughby and Chippawa history. Mrs. Henry created the Willoughby Historical Museum Improvement and Maintenance Fund in 2018 and these funds should be dedicated towards this installation. Draft Concept Page 27 of 30Page 116 of 368 A mock up of a potential installation in Chippawa/Willoughby Arena. The installation would explore the collection in the following themes: Agricultural Tools and Practices Domestic Life Community & Culture Page 28 of 30Page 117 of 368 Gale Centre Niagara Falls Sporting History An installation at the Gale Centre showcasing the Niagara Falls Museums sporting collection. It would include an information screen promoting upcoming events at the Museum and QR codes directing to videos and other information. Draft Concept Page 29 of 30Page 118 of 368 A mock up of a potential installation in the Gale Centre.Page 30 of 30Page 119 of 368 WILLOUGHBY HISTORY PLAN Page 120 of 368 History of Willoughby Historical Museum The Willoughby Historical Museum opened in 1968 in the former School Section #2 building It is open seasonally, two summer students overseen by museum staff and has traditionally seen low attendance Current lease with Niagara Parks Commission ends in December 2027 The direction is to close the museum and focus on telling the stories of the community in other locations and provide greater visibility to the collection and Niagara Falls history Page 121 of 368 The Numbers 35,080 artefacts Total Niagara Falls Museums Collection - 3 sites 10,200 artefacts In the Willoughby History Collection 400-600 visitors Average annual visitation over 8 years $23,835 Average annual cost to operate pre2025 Page 122 of 368 Moving the Collection Storage Optimization at the Niagara Falls History Museum Willoughby Historical Museum preparation Collection moved To Niagara Falls History Museum OPG Gallery Page 123 of 368 The Deaccession Process Not all artefacts will remain in the collection Criteria for removal: no provenance, poor condition, lack of relevance to collecting mandate. Options for deaccessioned items: Transfer to another museum/institution Reassignment to educational collections Sale to benefit the collection Repatriation Destruction (last resort)Page 124 of 368 New Displays will be established at: Chippawa/Willoughby Arena – Willoughby and Rural History Gale Centre – Sporting history City Hall – Civic history MacBain Community Centre – Community stories This will result in greater visibility of Niagara Falls and Willoughby’s history across the city Showcasing Willoughby and Niagara Falls History Page 125 of 368 Closing the site allows: Better care and documentation of collections. More visibility for Willoughby’s history across Niagara Falls. Sustainable use of funds and staff time. Commitment: preserve and share the Willoughby story in new, accessible ways. Conclusion Page 126 of 368 Chippawa/ Willoughby Arena Willoughby and Rural History ·A permanent display will be set up at the new Chippawa Arena, dedicated to Marie Henry, with an emphasis on Willoughby and Chippawa history. Mrs. Henry created the Willoughby Historical Museum Improvement and Maintenance Fund in 2018 and these funds should be dedicated towards this installation. Draft Concept Page 127 of 368 A mock up of a potential installation in Chippawa/Willoughby Arena. The installation would explore the collection in the following themes: Agricultural Tools and Practices Domestic Life Community & Culture Page 128 of 368 Gale Centre Niagara Falls Sporting History An installation at the Gale Centre showcasing the Niagara Falls Museums sporting collection. It would include an information screen promoting upcoming events at the Museum and QR codes directing to videos and other information. Draft Concept Page 129 of 368 CS-2025-47 Finance Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement Recommendation(s) THAT Council RECEIVE report C-2025-47 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement for information. Executive Summary Per the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, municipalities are required to prepare an annual financial statement relating to development charge by-laws and reserve funds established under section 33. The Treasurer's Statement for 2024 is attached as Attachment 1 to this report. During fiscal period 2024, the City collected $10.55M in net development charges (of which 6.67M related to DCs collected for the South Niagara Hospital), $1.41M in net interest income and funded $4.78M in eligible growth-related projects. Also during 2024 the City uploaded $33,615 in transit-related development charges to Niagara Region. The unaudited 2024 year-end development charges deferred revenue balance is $34.11M. Attachment 1 provides detail. These funds will be used in future fiscal periods to fund eligible growth-related projects as budgeted. In 2023 new legislative changes have taken effect under Bill 23 that require the City to commit or spend 60% of reserve balances for water, wastewater, and roads reserves. Total expenditures including committed expenditures for all three categories for the City of Niagara Falls all exceed the 60% legislated threshold. Attachment 2 to this report demonstrates the City's compliance with the Bill 23 legislation to commit or spend 60% of DC reserve balances for water, wastewater, and roads and in fact indicates that the City has committed significantly more DC revenue than it has collected at this point in time. Background The Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27 (DC Act), as amended requires that development charges be reviewed on a ten-year cycle. The City of Niagara Falls' current development charges by-laws 2024-053, 2024-054, and 2024-055 were passed May 28, 2024 with an effective date of July 8, 2024, and expires July 8, 2034. Page 1 of 6 Page 130 of 368 Municipalities prepare an annual financial statement referred to as the Treasurer's Statement, relating to development charge by-laws and reserve funds established under section 33 of the DC Act. The Treasurer's statement includes opening and closing reserve balances, and listings of assets whose capital costs were funded under a development charge by-law during that year. In 2023, new legislative changes took effect as per Bill 23. Municipalities are required to commit or spend 60% of reserve balances for water, wastewater, and roads reserves. Per the DC Act, the requirement to spend or allocate monies in a reserve fund is stated as follows: (2) Beginning in 2023 and in each calendar year thereafter, a municipality shall spend or allocate at least 60 per cent of the monies that are in a reserve fund for the following services at the beginning of the year: 1. Water supply services, including distribution and treatment services. 2. Waste water services, including sewers and treatment services. 3. Services related to a highway as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 or subsection 3 (1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case may be. 2022, c. 21, Sched. 3, s. 10. The City of Niagara Falls has calculated its percentages of total expenditures including committed amounts for the three categories and has demonstrated that the legislated requirement has been met and in fact the City has committed significantly more DC revenue than it has collected at this point in time. Analysis The purpose of development charges is to help fund the capital costs attributable to growth. The City's Development Charge Study, prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd March 28, 2024, outlines the methodology to determine rates and identifies eligible development charge related projects. Development charges are collected relative to the increased growth-related capital costs involved in delivering the following municipal services: 1. General Government 2. Roads and Related 3. Transit (Service Transferred to Region Jan 1/23) 4. Parks and Recreation 5. Library 6. Sanitary Sewer 7. Fire 8. Sidewalks (Included in Roads and Related effective 2024) 9. Water 10. Storm Water Management 11. Public Works and Fleet Page 2 of 6 Page 131 of 368 The 2024 DC By-Law has revised the services to formally remove transit (deferred to the Region) and combine sidewalks with roads and related. Development charges for the majority of development types are collected at building permit issuance and recorded as deferred revenue in the DC reserve funds. Development charge revenue is recognized as amounts are used to fund eligible growth-related projects that are included in the annual capital budget and identified in the City's development charge study. Development charge rates are indexed annually. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This report is consistent with the following Council strategic commitments: 1. To be financially responsible to the residents of Niagara Falls by practicing prudent fiscal management of existing resources and by making sound long-term choices that allow core City programs and services to be sustainable now and into the future. 2. To be efficient and effective in our delivery of municipal services and use of resources and accountable to our citizens and stakeholders. This report supports Council’s strategic plan pillar of Financial Sustainability as development charges collected enable the City to effectively manage our current and future obligations associated with growth related capital projects approved by Council. The City can rely on development charges to fund growth related capital projects without relying on external funding sources. Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . Contributor(s) Matt Greenfield, Supervisor, Financial Reporting and Analysis List of Attachments CS-2025-47 Attachment 1 - 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement CS-2025-47 Attachment 2 - 2024 Development Charges Treasurer's Statement Written by: Jennifer Little, Senior Financial Analyst Submitted by: Status: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Approved - 18 Aug 2025 Page 3 of 6 Page 132 of 368 Shelley Darlington, General Manager of Corporate Services Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Page 4 of 6 Page 133 of 368 CS-2025-47 - Attachment 1 - 2024 Development Charges Treasurer’s Statement PARKS STORM PUBLIC WORKS TOTALROADS & GEN. GOV'T RELATED TRANSIT & REC LIBRARY SEWER FIRE SIDEWALK WATER SEWER & FLEET DEVELOPMENT 400108 400109 400110 400111 400112 400113 400114 400218 400219 400220 400261 CHARGES BEGINNING BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2024 331,907 7,125,894 - 6,071,888 644,811 392,527 3,486,567 8,710 1,629,451 6,538,210 549,731 26,779,696 REVENUES Net Development Charges 125,078 3,529,350 24,111 749,957 143,405 2,210,827 608,377 120,714 763,149 1,897,876 374,081 10,546,925 Net Interest Income 16,720 412,621 268 297,854 31,564 21,272 160,268 1,276 93,267 351,141 25,486 1,411,737 2024 Discretionary DC Exemption Funding 1,671 51,900 9,236 - - 39,291 8,594 - 11,276 33,652 5,012 160,632 Transfers from former DCs Accounts - 130,700 - (130,700) - EXPENDITURES Transfers (to)/from Operating: Debt Charges re: MacBain Community Centre (987,434) (987,434) Debt Charges re: Garner Pumping Station (767,886) (767,886) Debt Charges re: Fire Station 7 (485,811) - (485,811) Debt Charges re: Montrose/Biggar/Reixinger (14,410) (14,410) Debt Charges re: Reixinger Watermain Loop (68,277) (68,277) OPG Sewer Easement (1,928) (1,928) Transfer to Niagara Region (33,615) (33,615) Transfers (to)/from Capital: BP44-21 South NF/Grassy Brook Secondary Plan (186,128) (186,128) BP53-23 Northwest Niagara Falls Secondary Plan Study Work (76,306) (76,306) BP54-23 Garner West Secondary Plan (78,345) (78,345) FR17-24 2024 Annual Fleet Vehicle Replacement (392,286) (392,286) G49-22 Updated DC Background and CBC Strategy (46,429) (46,429) G50-22 Official Plan Update (167,166) (167,166) L42-20 Book Mobile (96,807) (96,807) L48-24 Collection Materials (79,378) (79,378) L60-25 Acore Book Trucks and Winter Tires for Bookmobile (2,531) (2,531) MS19 Fallsview - Ferry to Murray (17,309) (3,407) (20,716) MS63-22 Wet Weather Management Study & Master Servicing Plans (127,029) (127,029) (254,058) MS69-24 Chippawa Parkway & Dorchester Road Infrastructure Improvements (3,659) (409) (4,068) P13 Millennium Trail Section 2 Development (123,341) - (123,341) P63 Warren Woods Phase 1 Park & Trail (473) - (473) P129-21 Warren Woods Trail Development (6,691) - (6,691) P130-21 Warren Woods Trail Parkette Development (8,151) - (8,151) P138-23 Willick Road Woodlot Management (50,204) - (50,204) R119-19 Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitilization Phase 3 (Design)(77,747) - (77,747) R137-21 Dorchester & Oldfield Intersection (2,954) - (2,954) R147-22 Road widenings for new South Niagara Hospital (2,986) - (2,986) R151-23 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program - DC (336,651) - (336,651) R163-24 R163-24 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program - DC (228,715) - (228,715) STMS49 Thompson's Creek Subwatershed Plan - (1,129) (1,129) STMS52-21 Hodgson Subdivision Sewer Separation Strategy - (15,799) (15,799) TSP55-22 Transportation Master Plans - RFP and Scoping Project (266,449) - - (266,449) W62-21 Reixinger Watermain Design - QEW 100,000 - 100,000 ENDING BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2024 (78,998) 9,921,709 - 5,943,404 641,064 1,769,002 3,777,996 - 2,383,611 8,802,023 954,310 34,114,120 City of Niagara Falls Treasurer's Statement (Unaudited) - Development Charges For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Page 5 of 6Page 134 of 368 CS-2025-47 - Attachment 2 - 2024 Development Charges Treasurer’s Statement ROADS & RELATED SEWER WATER 400109 400113 400219 Beginning Balance, January 1, 2024 7,125,894 392,527 1,629,451 Actual Expenditures in 2024 (1,328,756) (894,915) (113,532) Budgeted Expenditures in Approved Capital Projects (2,159,543) (1,482,073) (1,475,000) Outstanding DC Debt Payments (8,710,593) (8,225,381) (12,705,172) Total - 2024 Expenditures and Approved Commitments to Date (12,198,891) (10,602,368) (14,293,704) TOTAL EXPENDITURES as a % of Beginning Balance 171% 2701% 877% Bill 23 Legislative Requirement 60% 60% 60% Variance 111% 2641% 817% City of Niagara Falls Development Charges Bill 23 Requirement to spend or allocate monies in reserve fund For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Page 6 of 6Page 135 of 368 MW-2025-21 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Expansion of Automated Speed Enforcement to Local City of Niagara Falls Roads Recommendation(s) 1. Council THAT AUTHORIZE Automated of use the pilot staff Speed to Enforcement (ASE) on City roadways in partnership with Niagara Region; and, 2. THAT Council APPROVE the initial pilot location within a section of Kalar Road from a point 130 metres north of Forestview Boulevard/Rideau Street and a point 105 metres south of McLeod Road. Executive Summary This report recommends the City of Niagara Falls pilot the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) within the Kalar Road Community Safety Zone (CSZ) to evaluate its effectiveness on city roads and inform the ongoing work to develop our Road Safety Action Plan. This pilot would be undertaken in partnership with Niagara Region which currently operates ASE on Regional roads within Niagara Falls. This approach would leverage existing Regional contracts, processing systems, and the Niagara Region Intermunicipal Courts Agreement (NRIMCA) to include a local City of Niagara Falls location. Background In 2022, Niagara Region and all 12 local area municipalities updated the Niagara Region Intermunicipal Courts Agreement (NRIMCA) to support the introduction of ASE to the region. Niagara Region currently operates eight (8) ASE cameras rotating through 27 Regional Community Safety Zones (CSZ), including five locations in Niagara Falls (Montrose Road, two locations on Lundy’s Lane, McLeod Road and Thorold Stone Road). Regional Council has previously approved the piloting of ASE on local municipal roads beginning in 2026, offering an opportunity for City to participate in a shared services model. Page 1 of 5 Page 136 of 368 Analysis A growing number of municipalities across Ontario are using automated speed enforcement to change driver behaviour and improve road safety near schools and in CSZs. Traffic studies conducted by the Region have shown the following safety benefits when ASE is used: 9 kilometer per hour average reduction in driver speeds and 86 percent reduction in the number of speeding drivers when ASE is used (in the three locations that have had a second rotation of ASE cameras, violation rates have dropped from 164 per hour to 23 per hour). Piloting the use of ASE on City roads will allow staff to evaluate its effectiveness in Niagara Falls and inform future planning for our Road Safety Action Plan. Shared Services Approach By collaborating with the Region, the City will be able to access established contracts, processing systems, and administrative support that have already been developed for Regional ASE operations. Under the proposed arrangement, the City will be responsible for confirming its interest in the pilot program, identifying the schools or CSZs for implementation, and update the necessary by-laws. The Region will act as overall program administrator and have continued responsibility for the contracts with the camera vendor, joint processing centre (JPC), Ministry of Transportation (MTO), as well as manage fine collection and dispute resolution through Niagara Court Services. The City can expect to start with one pilot location, and potentially moving to two locations depending on the number of participating local area municipalities. Each camera would remain in place for approximately 90 days before rotating to its next location. Site Selection Criteria City staff evaluated 13 candidate Community Safety Zones throughout the City for the pilot, examining factors such as traffic volumes, current vehicle speeds, number of pedestrian and cyclist collisions, and nearby sensitive land-uses such as schools and parks. Based on this analysis, the Community Safety Zone on Kalar Road from a point 130 metres north of Forestview Boulevard/Rideau Street and a point 105 metres south of McLeod Road was selected for the pilot. This section of Kalar Road has a four-lane cross-section with dedicated cycling lanes that services approximately four elementary school, two secondary school, two city parks with direct frontage, a retirement home, residential dwellings, and commercial uses. Program Considerations Page 2 of 5 Page 137 of 368 There are several common program elements that must remain consistent to either meet maintain or Act Traffic Highway to under use ASE for the requirements consistency across all Niagara municipal programs:  “Municipal Speed Camera Coming Soon” signs must be posted for a minimum of 90 days before ASE cameras become operational, to ensure drivers receive adequate advance notice.  Once the cameras are active and enforcement begins, “Municipal Speed Camera in Use” signs will be installed to indicate that tickets are now being issued.  Locations must be designated as Community Safety Zones in addition to any existing school zone designation.  A consistent speed limit that applies at all times of day must be in place. A permanent for and drivers, clarity removes ambiguity, limit speed ensures guarantees that enforcement remains legally defensible. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The City’s pilot of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) will follow the provisions outlined in the Niagara Region Intermunicipal Courts Agreement (NRMICA). Under this agreement, the Niagara Region has committed to covering the costs of implementing the ASE cameras deployed on local roads through 2026. The Region will also supply the required signage, while City staff will be responsible for installation. All other program administration and court-related expenses will be shared between the Region and participating municipalities in accordance with the NRIMCA. Revenue collected from ASE fines will first be used to offset these program costs. Any net revenue remaining after costs are covered will be distributed on a 50/50 basis between Niagara Region and the local area municipalities. All net revenues must be reinvested directly into road safety initiatives aimed at protecting the public. The City received $288,549 in net 2024 fines based on the Region’s 2024 program. These planned the including initiatives, safety be in re-invested will funds road implementation of the City's Road Safety Action Plan. This plan will be presented to Council in the Fall of 2025 for formal approval and adoption. The NRIMCA is set to be renegotiated by September 2026. This revised agreement will look to incorporate the provision of ASE cameras on local roads and would make recommendations on how net revenues would be distributed going forward. Strategic/Departmental Alignment Page 3 of 5 Page 138 of 368 Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives, and enhance motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety. Strategic Plan Pillars Contributor(s) Scott Fraser, Associate Director of Transportation Planning, Niagara Region List of Attachments MW-2025-21 Appendix A Written by: Mathew Bilodeau, Manager of Transportation Engineering Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 20 Aug 2025 Page 4 of 5 Page 139 of 368 Page 5 of 5 Page 140 of 368 MW-2025-22 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks in Niagara Falls Recommendation(s) 1) That Council APPROVE the installation of two Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks at the entrance to the Fairview Cemetery; and, at the intersection of Main Street at Cummington Square West / Willoughby Drive (west crosswalk); and 2) That Council APPROVE an Operating Budget Amendment of $75,000 to be funded by a one-time $75,000 transfer from Strategic Initiatives Special Purpose Reserve (SPR 323). Executive Summary Following Council's direction, staff investigated the feasibility, design, cost, and suitable and prominent locations for the installation of Veterans Memorial Crosswalks in the City of Niagara Falls. Meeting were held with both of the Legion Branch's in the City to confirm and approve the design and locations of the proposed crosswalks. Two locations were selected at an estimated cost of $75,000. The installations are expected to take please in mid-October 2025, with an unveiling ceremony to follow, where members of the Legion's, dignitaries, staff and residents will be invited to commemorate the event. Background At its meeting on June 17, 2025, Council passed a motion directing staff to investigate and report back on the feasibility, design, cost, and suitable and prominent locations for the installation of a Veterans Memorial Crosswalk or alternative. Following this direction, staff have reviewed plausible locations and designs with members of the two Legion Branches serving the Niagara Falls Veterans, including Chippawa Branch #396 and A.C. McCallum Branch #479. Analysis (website its Canadian Legion Royal The on https://portal.legion.ca/branch-and- command-resources/poppy-and-remembrance/commemorative-crosswalk) includes details to Legion Branches and Communities that want to develop commemorative crosswalks to honour Veterans. The Royal Canadian Legion has provided a sample crosswalk for use, along with recommendations on what should not be used in any Page 1 of 5 Page 141 of 368 situation, including the use of the poppy symbol and red and white bands on either side of a maple leaf to avoid being mistaken for the National Flag of Canada. Following these principles, both Legion Branches have opted for an alternative design that includes: red and white bands on the crosswalk surface, a silhouette of a soldier on either end, along with the phrase "Lest We Forget". The City of Niagara Falls has two Legion Branches as noted above, and Staff are recommending that two Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks be installed. Following a scan of the City to identify prominent locations, within the vicinity of local veteran memorials and landmarks, the following two locations have been selected: 1) Fairview Cemetery - the entrance to the Fairview Cemetery is located off of Stanley Avenue, opposite Maple Street. Fairview Cemetery's Field of Honour includes a Cenotaph, Memorial Plaques and the Tomb and Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, which is a monument for all those who gave their lives and services in the name of their country. The City's annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies are also hosted at the Cemetery. A rendering of this proposed crosswalk is provided below: Page 2 of 5 Page 142 of 368 2) Cummington Square - this public square includes a War Memorial for Chippawa residents who served and gave their lives in service in World War 1, World War 2, and the Korean War. The proposed location is located at the adjacent intersection of Main Street at Cummington Square West / Willoughby Drive within the west crosswalk that leads to Cummington Square. A rendering of this crosswalk is provided below: After discussions with the City's pavement marking contractor, it is recommended that the Commemorative Veterans Crosswalk be implemented utilized a preformed thermoplastic material, due to its durability and quality of finish. The expected life of this product in this application is at least 10 years, before it needs to be replaced. The estimated cost for both City locations is approximately $60,000. To ensure a quality finish for these new pavement markings and that they last for the estimated life of the product, Staff are recommended that both locations are refinished Page 3 of 5 Page 143 of 368 with a new top course of asphalt. The estimated cost for both City locations is approximately $15,000, and this work will be completed with existing City contractors. Staff have reviewed the cost of utilizing alternative materials, such as organic solvent based road paint, to undertake this initiative due to the premium costs associated with the preformed thermoplastic materials. While the initial upfront costs associated with the preformed thermoplastic materials is significantly more, it is expected to last at least 10 years and require little to no maintenance; while the organic solvent based road paint will only last one year in high traffic locations, and would have to be re-applied annually. After reviewing the anticipated 10-year cost of maintaining these two crosswalks, selecting the premium material will results in lower costs overall, $60,000 compared to approximately $105,000 (at todays costs), respectively. The installation of both of these crosswalks is planned to be completed by mid-October 2025. Following the completion, the City's Recreation and Culture Department along with members from the respective Royal Canadian Legion Local Branches, will be planning an unveiling ceremony to commemorate the installation of these new Veterans Crosswalks in the City of Niagara Falls. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Based on the estimates obtained to undertake the installation of the two Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks at the subject locations, an operating budget amendment of $75,000 is required to proceed with this unplanned/unbudgeted initiative. It is recommended for a 2025 Operating budget amendment of $60,000 to CC342010 Traffic Control Services and $15,000 to CC311000 Paved Surface Maintenance Roadway funded by a one-time $75,000 transfer from Strategic Initiatives Special Purpose Reserve (SPR 323). Strategic/Departmental Alignment Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives, and enhance motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety. Strategic Plan Pillars Contributor(s) Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities. Written by: Mathew Bilodeau, Manager of Transportation Engineering Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works Approved Page 4 of 5 Page 144 of 368 - 19 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Page 5 of 5 Page 145 of 368 CS-2025-46 Finance Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Capital Project Closing and Adjustments Report as at December 31, 2024 Recommendation(s) 1. THAT Council APPROVE the closure of the projects and associated budget amendments listed in Attachment 1; 2. THAT Council APPROVE the post-closure adjustments to projects previously approved for closure where additional revenues and/or expenses were realized as outlined in Attachment 2; 3. THAT Council APPROVE the budget amendments swapping previously approved funding with Capital Special Purpose Reserves as outlined in Attachment 3. Executive Summary On an ongoing basis staff monitor and review the status of their approved capital projects. Prior to the start of the annual capital budget process, finance staff work with departmental stakeholders to identify completed projects and any other adjustments required. This ensures that reserve balances are optimized prior to the budget process and reduces the number of outstanding projects to manage once the annual capital budget is approved. There are three (3) attachments to this report which group together various transfers and adjustments, a summary of which is provided below. Attachment 1 contains a summary of 74 capital projects to be closed, some with associated budget amendments outlined. Staff has included recommendations on which reserves or reserve funds surplus funds can be transferred to as well as which reserves or reserve funds deficits can be funded from if applicable. The net impact of the recommended closures is a reduction in budgeted commitments of $9,886,004 resulting in net transfers to reserves or reserve funds totaling $3,173,448 and a decrease in funding committed of $6,712,557. Page 1 of 10 Page 146 of 368 Attachment 2 contains a listing of capital projects that have been previously approved for closure by Council and require additional budget amendments to accommodate late postings and adjustments. Attachment 3 contains two (2) projects. One where a funding swap from Development Charges to Capital Special Purpose Reserves (CSPRs) as the source of financing is recommended and the other where a funding swap from Debt to CSPR funding is recommended. Background This report is being prepared to provide Council with an update on the status of capital projects. The projects outlined in this report have been grouped into several categories: 1. Projects requiring budget amendments to close (Attachment 1). 2. Projects where Council has previously approved their closure, however late postings and adjustments require additional budget amendments to accommodate late postings (Attachment 2). 3. Two (2) projects where a change in source of financing is recommended. One to align with the 2024 Development Charges Background Study an the other to swap debt for CSPR funding (Attachment 3). Consistent with previous years, staff continues to provide Council with a closed capital report once a year. The project closure process is an important step in preparing for the upcoming Capital Budget as it ensures that the funding available to allocate during the budget process has been optimized. Analysis As part of the preparations for the annual capital budget process, staff plan to bring forward at least one project close report to reduce the number of open projects to manage, review and analyze on an ongoing basis and maximize the funding available by uncommitting funds and transferring surpluses to reserves. In addition to closing projects as outlined in Attachment 1, this report also seeks to address updated amounts as outlined in Attachment 2 and funding swaps as outlined in Attachment 3. Staff will continue to review the status of capital projects on an ongoing basis to ensure that existing funding approvals are optimized for prompt project delivery or reprioritized to address immediate needs. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Attachment 1 contains a summary of 74 capital projects that are either over or under budget. Staff has indicated the revised budget request as well as notes on which Page 2 of 10 Page 147 of 368 reserves or reserve funds surplus funds can be transferred to and which reserves or reserve funds deficits can be funded from.  35 projects require budget amendments and have surplus funding contributing a total of $3,251,748 to reserves and reserve funds. These projects are also releasing budgeted funding commitments on other funding sources by $27,704.  4 projects require budget amendments and additional funding to facilitate closure requiring $78,301 in funding from reserves and reserve funds.  35 projects do not require any budget amendments or funding transfers and can be closed in their current state. These projects are releasing budgeted funding commitments of $6,684,853, increasing funding available for future capital investment.  The net impact of the 74 projects recommended for closure is a reduction in budgeted commitments of $9,886,004 resulting in net transfers to reserves or reserve funds totaling $3,173,448 and a decrease in funding committed of $6,712,557. Attachment 2 contains seven (7) capital projects which have previously received Council approval to be closed, however due to late postings and adjustments to these projects additional budget amendments for these late entries are needed.  Projects previously approved for closure via report F-2023-24 require net $2,450 to be transferred to Reserves and Reserve Funds.  Projects previously approved for closure via report F-2024-37 require net $41,401 to be transferred from Reserves and Reserve Funds.  Projects previously approved for closure via report F-2024-42 require net $96,422 to be transferred from Reserves and Reserve Funds. Attachment 3 contains two (2) capital projects where funding swaps are recommended. One project has an existing budget of $4,850,000 in Development Charge Reserves funding, and staff is recommending to swap $1,960,500 budgeted funding from Development Charge Reserves to funding from the Capital Special Purpose Reserves. The other project is recommending a swap from Debt to CSPR funding. By completing this closing and adjustment report prior to the 2026 Capital Budget, it allows staff to more accurately assess the health of reserve and reserve fund balances, revise existing funding being utilized and amend budgets to facilitate procurement. This allows staff to optimize the amount of funding available for allocation during the 2026 capital budget. Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Financial Page 3 of 10 Page 148 of 368 Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . Contributor(s) Shelley Darlington, General Manager of Corporate Services James Dowling, Deputy Treasurer Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Carol Cooney, Senior Financial Analyst Refi Phala, Capital Accounting Coordinator Jo Zambito, Fire Chief Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works/City Engineer Kent Schachowskoj, Manager of Engineering Tara Gudgeon, Senior Manager Asset Management Municipal Works Mathew Bilodeau, Senior Manager of Transportation Service Paul Brown, Manager of Parking services Kaitlyn Rimnyak, Finance and Administrative Coordinator, Niagara Falls Public Library Jacqueline Dobbie, Supervisor Cemetery Services List of Attachments CS-2025-46 - Attachment 1 - 2024 Projects to be Closed CS-2025-46 - Attachment 2 - 2024 Adjustments - Post Close-out Reports CS-2025-46 - Attachment 3 - Funding Swaps Written by: Jennifer Little, Senior Financial Analyst Submitted by: Status: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Approved - 21 Aug 2025 Shelley Darlington, General Manager of Corporate Services Approved - 21 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 22 Aug 2025 Page 4 of 10 Page 149 of 368 CS-2025-46 - Attachment 1 - 2024 Projects to be Closed CS-2025-46 August 26, 2025 #Project Number Name of Account Year Opened Last Activity Approved Budget Revised Budget* Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under** Decrease in Funding Committed Committed Source*** Transfer to/(from) Reserves Reserve/ Reserve Fund**** Bridges 1 BC20-20 Victoria Avenue Bridge (S039B)2020 2021 65,000 62,201 2,799 (2,799) CCBF - 2 BC29-22 Bridge Structure Safety Improvements - 2022 2022 2023 425,000 325,778 99,222 (99,222) CCBF - 490,000 387,979 102,021 (102,021) - Building 3 BP33 Building Division Office Interior Improvements 2017 2024 713,000 311,547 401,453 401,453 Bldg Perm Stab RF 4 BP45-22 City Hall Mechanical Upgrades 2022 2022 242,000 - 242,000 242,000 CSPR105 5 BP48-22 Niagara Falls History Museum - Humidifier Replacement 2022 2024 70,000 67,952 2,048 2,048 CSPR26 6 BP61-24 St. John Ambulance Priority Capital Repairs 2024 2024 31,500 19,755 11,745 11,745 CSPR1 7 BP64-24 Former Sea Cadets Building Demolition 2024 2024 90,000 71,162 18,838 18,838 CSPR1 1,146,500 470,417 676,083 - 676,083 Cemetery 8 C19 Restoration of Veteran Monuments 2019 2024 150,000 105,185 44,816 44,816 CSPR28 9 C25-22 Cemetery Operations Building Rehabilitation 2022 2024 200,000 191,981 8,019 8,019 OLG 10 C29-23 Restoration of Historic Double Gate 2023 2024 35,000 18,484 16,516 16,516 OLG 385,000 315,649 69,351 - 69,351 Fire 11 F74-20 Fire Station #4 Improvements 2020 2024 194,400 191,451 2,949 2,949 CSPR4 12 F88-23 FLEET replacement - Pumper 5 2023 2024 900,000 807,997 92,003 92,003 OLG 13 F90-23 Auto Extrication Tools 2023 2024 75,000 74,774 226 226 CSPR4 14 F94-23 Fire Ground Nozzles 2023 2024 80,000 78,294 1,706 1,706 CSPR4 15 F106-24 Water Rescue Remote Robot 2024 2024 20,000 19,436 564 564 OLG 1,269,400 1,171,953 97,447 - 97,447 Fleet 16 FR11-22 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program 2022 2022 50,000 - 50,000 (50,000) Ext - 50,000 - 50,000 (50,000) - General Government 17 G12 Capital Asset Management Plan - Update 2020 2024 450,000 417,299 32,701 (25,240) 7,460 CSPR1 18 G55-22 Confidential Land Acquisition 2022 2024 7,076,169 7,019,149 57,020 (57,020) CSPR - 19 G66-23 Space Renovation and Moves 2023 2024 500,000 505,721 (5,721) (5,721) OLG 20 G70-23 VMWare Workstation 2023 2023 11,000 - 11,000 11,000 CSPR2 8,037,169 7,942,169 95,000 (82,260) 12,739 Page 5 of 10Page 150 of 368 CS-2025-46 - Attachment 1 - 2024 Projects to be Closed CS-2025-46 August 26, 2025 #Project Number Name of Account Year Opened Last Activity Approved Budget Revised Budget* Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under** Decrease in Funding Committed Committed Source*** Transfer to/(from) Reserves Reserve/ Reserve Fund**** Library 21 L16 Victoria Avenue Upgrades 2012 2024 398,044 380,585 17,459 (17,459) Lib Prop RF, Lib Op - 22 L25 Technology - Upgrade & Replacement 2017 2021 134,500 127,274 7,226 (7,226) Lib Auto RF - 23 L40 Strategic Planning & Future Needs Study 2019 2023 60,000 53,893 6,107 (6,107) Lib Prop RF - 24 L42-20 Book Mobile 2020 2024 200,000 200,000 - - 25 L43-21 Collection Materials (2021)2021 2021 110,000 86,499 23,501 (23,501) DCs - 26 L44-21 Projector for LaMarsh Room 2020 2020 15,000 - 15,000 (15,000) Lib Auto RF - 27 L45-21 Conference Room AV 2020 2020 10,000 - 10,000 (10,000) Lib Auto RF - 28 L46-22 Collection Materials 2022 2022 41,972 41,972 - - 29 L47-23 Collection Materials 2023 2023 91,033 91,033 - - 30 L48-24 Collection Materials 2024 2024 90,975 79,378 11,597 (11,597) Lib Op, DCs - 31 L49-24 Roof Replacement - Chippawa Library 2024 2024 25,000 - 25,000 (25,000) Lib Prop RF - 32 L50-24 Children's Furniture - Victoria Library 2024 2024 5,000 4,904 96 (96.05) Lib Prop RF - 33 L51-24 Collection Materials 2024 2024 186,725 163,114 23,611 (23,611) Lib Prop RF - 34 L52-24 Hardware 2024 2024 20,000 - 20,000 (20,000) Lib Prop RF - 35 L53-24 Furniture 2024 2024 7,500 - 7,500 (7,500) Lib Prop RF - 1,395,749 1,228,653 167,096 (167,096) - Multiple Services 36 MS22 Level Avenue - Dixon to Dunn 2012 2020 1,637,738 1,063,813 573,925 (573,925) DCs - 37 MS33 Eldorado Storm Sewer & Rideau Watermain 2018 2024 140,000 100,056 39,944 39,944 CSPR71 38 MS40 Garner Road (Warren Woods Ave - McLeod Rd) Design 2019 2023 5,025,000 3,765,062 1,259,938 (1,259,938) DCs - 39 MS41 Windermere Road Watermain Replacement & New Sidewalk 2019 2023 1,069,200 462,043 607,157 607,157 CSPR73 40 MS45-20 St. John Street Road Reconstruction 2020 2020 35,000 - 35,000 35,000 CSPR73 41 MS60-22 Municipal Development Standards Update 2022 2022 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 CSPR3 CSPR71 CSPR73 7,956,938 5,390,974 2,565,964 (1,833,863) 732,101 Parks 42 P133-22 Trail Condition Assessment & Rehabilitation Plan Development 2022 2024 100,000 47,032 52,968 52,968 CSPR32 43 P138-23 Willick Road Woodlot Management 2023 2024 80,000 58,204 21,796 (21,796) DCs - 180,000 105,237 74,763 (21,796) 52,968 Parking 44 PRKG40 LED Lighting Upgrade in Municipal Lots 2017 2017 10,000 - 10,000 (10,000) CSPR - 45 PRKG47-23 Residential Parking Rate Study 2023 2024 120,000 107,384 12,616 12,616 CSPR67 46 PRKG49-23 Parking Machine (Pay & Display) Replacement 2023 2023 100,000 162,568 (62,568) (62,568) CSPR67 47 PRKG50-23 Electric Vehicle Charging stations at NF Exchange 2023 2023 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 OLG 48 PRKG52-24 Pay & Display Machines replacement 2024 2024 100,000 98,854 1,146 1,146 CSPR67 49 PRKG53-24 Municipal Lot # 3 Repairs 2024 2024 45,000 34,735 10,265 (10,265) CSPR - 395,000 403,541 (8,541) (20,265) (28,806) Page 6 of 10Page 151 of 368 CS-2025-46 - Attachment 1 - 2024 Projects to be Closed CS-2025-46 August 26, 2025 #Project Number Name of Account Year Opened Last Activity Approved Budget Revised Budget* Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under** Decrease in Funding Committed Committed Source*** Transfer to/(from) Reserves Reserve/ Reserve Fund**** Recreation and Culture 50 RF67-22 Niagara Falls MacBain Community Centre Energy Retro-Fit Project 2022 2024 174,365 168,759 5,606 5,606 CSPR26 51 RF69-23 MacBain Pool Capital Repairs and Improvements 2023 2024 35,000 38,312 (3,312) (3,312) CSPR26 209,365 207,072 2,293 - 2,293 Roads 52 R104 New Sidewalk Construction 2018 2021 451,790 196,153 255,637 (255,637) OCIF, DCs - 53 R118 Robinson Street Municipal Class EA - (Stanely Avenue - East Limit)2019 2019 120,000 - 120,000 120,000 CSPR3 54 R143-22 Rural Roads Needs Study 2022 2023 300,000 88,023 211,977 211,977 CSPR3 55 R144-21 Dorchester Road (Oldfield to Mcleod Rd)2021 2024 1,890,000 1,449,107 440,893 (440,893) CCBF - 56 R148-23 2023 (Road Resurfacing) Mill & Pave Program 2023 2024 1,320,890 1,320,890 - - 57 R151-23 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program - DC 2023 2024 671,100 526,959 144,141 (144,141) DCs - 58 R155-23 2023 Surface Treatment Program 2023 2023 1,500,000 1,234,837 265,163 (265,163) CCBF, CSPR - 6,253,780 4,815,970 1,437,811 (1,105,833) 331,977 Sanitary Sewer 59 SS 35 North St Sewer Separation (from Stanley to Portage)2013 2019 188,125 118,763 69,362 69,362 CSPR71 60 SS 45 Allendale Ave Sewer Separation - Ferry to Robinson 2014 2023 197,500 70,027 127,473 127,473 CSPR71 OLG 61 SS 46 Grey Ave Sewer Separation - Ferry to Peer 2013 2021 167,500 33,963 133,537 133,537 CSPR71 OLG 62 SS 52 Peer St Sewer Separation (Main - Allendale) Grey Ave (Peer - Robinson)2015 2021 100,000 106,700 (6,700) (6,700) CSPR71 63 SS 72 South Niagara Falls Infiltration & Inflow Study to High Lift Sewage Pumping Staton 2018 2023 900,000 457,017 442,983 (442,983) Ext, DCs - 64 SS75 Realignment of Keith Street Trunk Sewers 2019 2020 100,000 28,287 71,713 71,713 CSPR71 65 SS76 Ross St Sewer Separation 2019 2023 85,000 3,877 81,123 (2,463) Ext 78,660 CSPR71 OLG 66 SS81-21 South Niagara Falls Sanitary Sewer Servicing Study 2020 2020 150,000 - 150,000 (150,000) DCs - 67 SS82-21 2021 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program 2021 2024 200,000 - 200,000 200,000 CSPR71 68 SS86-23 South Tourist Core Servicing Strategy 2023 2023 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 CSPR71 2,138,125 818,633 1,319,492 (595,446) 724,046 Page 7 of 10Page 152 of 368 CS-2025-46 - Attachment 1 - 2024 Projects to be Closed CS-2025-46 August 26, 2025 #Project Number Name of Account Year Opened Last Activity Approved Budget Revised Budget* Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under** Decrease in Funding Committed Committed Source*** Transfer to/(from) Reserves Reserve/ Reserve Fund**** Storm Sewer 69 STMS49 Thompson's Creek Subwatershed Plan 2017 2024 150,000 78,737 71,263 (71,263) DCs - 150,000 78,737 71,263 (71,263) - Transit 70 T59-22 3 Additional Buses For Growth 2022 2024 2,020,000 17,403 2,002,597 (2,002,597) PGT, DCs, CSPR - 2,020,000 17,403 2,002,597 (2,002,597) - Transportation 71 TSP47-20 Portage Road EA 2020 2020 150,000 - 150,000 (150,000) DCs - 72 TSP65-24 Alpine Drive - Speed Control Review 2024 2024 22,000 - 22,000 22,000 CSPR33 172,000 - 172,000 (150,000) 22,000 Water 73 W35 Portage Road Watermain (Norton to Macklem)2014 2020 820,500 339,253 481,247 481,247 CSPR73 74 W57-20 Fern Ave, Marieclaude Ave & Jordan Ave Watermain Replacement 2020 2024 2,445,000 1,934,884 510,116 (510,116) CSPR - 3,265,500 2,274,137 991,363 (510,116) 481,247 GRAND TOTAL 35,514,526 25,628,522 9,886,004 (6,712,557) 3,173,448 Notes: * Revised Budget: Life to date actual expenses incurred and revenues received ** Budget Amendment (Over)/Under: Represents the net budget amendment required to align the approved budget with the revised budget at the time of project closure *** Committed Source: Indicates the source of the commitment, which is being decreased i.e. Grants, DCs, Debt, etc. **** Reserve/Reserve Fund Acronyms are as follows: CSPR - Capital Special Purpose Reserve | OLG - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Reserve | DCs - Development Charges Reserve Page 8 of 10Page 153 of 368 CS-2025-46 - Attachment 2 - 2024 Adjustments - Post Close-out Reports CS-2025-46 August 26, 2025 2024 Adjustments - Post Close-out Report F-2023-24 ID Project Description Previous Budget (as amended)Revised Budget*Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under**Reserve/Reserve Fund Transfer to/(from) Reserves RF9 Arena Complex (Gale Centre)40,109,310$ 40,106,860$ 2,450$ CSPR 26 2,450$ TOTAL 40,109,310$ 40,106,860$ 2,450$ 2,450$ 2024 Adjustments - Post Close-out Report F-2024-37 ID Project Description Previous Budget (as amended)Revised Budget*Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under**Reserve/Reserve Fund Transfer to/(from) Reserves FR9-22 2022 Fleet Equipment Replacement 1,181,362$ 1,222,066$ (40,704)$ CSPR 85 (40,704)$ G57-22 Climate Change Study 79,389$ 79,568$ (179)$ CSPR 1 (179)$ RF63-21 Gale Centre Refrigeration System Replacement 1,178,894$ 1,179,413$ (519)$ CSPR 26 (519)$ TOTAL 2,439,645$ 2,481,047$ (41,401)$ (41,401)$ 2024 Adjustments - Post Close-out Report F-2024-42 ID Project Description Previous Budget (as amended)Revised Budget*Budget Amendment (Over)/ Under**Reserve/Reserve Fund Transfer to/(from) Reserves C30-24 Completion of Lundy's Lane Fence Restoration 110,900$ 102,361$ 8,539$ CSPR 28 8,539$ FR5 Fleet Fuel Systems 1,094,626$ 1,201,642$ (107,016)$ CSPR 85 (107,016)$ W62-21 Reixinger Road Watermain Loop and Hospital Servicing 6,195,934$ 6,193,878$ 2,056$ DCs 2,056$ TOTAL 7,401,460$ 7,497,881$ (96,422)$ (96,422)$ GRAND TOTAL OF ALL POST-CLOSURE ADJUSTMENTS 49,950,415$ 50,085,788$ (135,373)$ (135,373)$ Notes: * Revised Budget: Life to date actual expenses incurred and revenues received ** Budget Amendment (Over)/Under: Represents the net budget amendment required to align the approved budget with the revised budget at the time of project closure Explanation: Late postings and adjustments to capital projects have resulted in a further adjustment required to fully close the projects. Recommendation: Adjust the amounts previously approved by Council via F-2024-37 to accommodate post-closure adjustments. Explanation: Late postings and adjustments to capital projects have resulted in a further adjustment required to fully close the projects. Recommendation: Adjust the amounts previously approved by Council via F-2024-42 to accommodate post-closure adjustments. Explanation: Late revenue posting to capital project has resulted in a further adjustment required to fully close the project. Recommendation: Adjust the amount previously approved by Council via F-2023-24 to accommodate post-closure adjustment.Page 9 of 10Page 154 of 368 CS-2025-46 - Attachment 3 - Funding Swaps CS-2025-46 August 26, 2025 ID Project Description Total Amended Budget Budget Amendment Development Charges ADD/(Remove) Budget Amendment CSPR ADD/(Remove) MS69-24 Chippawa Parkway & Dorchester Road Infrastructure Improvements 4,850,000.00$ (1,960,500.00)$ 1,960,500.00$ Total Amended Budget detailed as follows: $2,569,000 Roads DCs $1,640,000 General CSPRs $320,500 Water DCs $320,500 Water CSPR TOTAL 4,850,000$ (1,960,500)$ 1,960,500$ 2025 Capital Budget Amendment - Budget Adjustment - SWAP DEBT ID Project Description Total Budget Budget Amendment Debentures ADD/(Remove) Budget Amendment CSPR 1 ADD/(Remove) G55-22 Land Acquisition 7,076,169.00$ (7,076,169.00)$ 7,076,169.00$ TOTAL 7,076,169$ (7,076,169)$ 7,076,169$ Explanation: Swapping previously approved debenture funding for Holding Corporation dividend funding (due to sale of NRBN) in CSPR 1. Recommendation: Approve a debt swap for the one (1) project outlined above, to swap debenture funding to Capital Special Purpose Reserve (CSPR) funding. Explanation: The 2024 Capital Budget was approved in advance of the 2024 DC Background Study, and the project for Chippawa Parkway & Dorchester Road Infrastructure Improvements was budgeted at 100% DC funding. The 2024 DC Background Study identified BTE (Benefit to Existing) portions for the two stages of this project and as such there are costs that are ineligible for DC funding. Staff is recommending a reduction in the DC budget from $4,850,000 to $2,889,500 with an offsetting increase in Capital Special Purpose Reserve (CSPR) funding. Additionally Staff has itemlized the capital budget by service i.e. roads vs. water portions. Recommendation: Approve a capital budget amendment to change and clarify the funding sources. 2025 Capital Budget Amendment - Budget Adjustment - SWAP FUNDS Page 10 of 10Page 155 of 368 MW-2025-20 Engineering Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements Contract Award RFT-MW-ENG-25-36 Recommendation(s) 1. That Council AWARD RFT-MW-ENG-25-36, Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements, to the lowest compliant bidder, D&R Landscape Group Inc., in the amount of $818,739.00 plus applicable HST. 2. That Council APPROVE a 2025 capital budget amendment for the Houck Park Facilities Legacy Project (P141-23) in the amount of $140,000 with $50,000 in additional funding from the Greater Niagara Baseball Association and $90,000 in additional OLG Funding for a total Capital Budget of $590,000. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements Executive Summary The Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games Legacy Project was approved for construction at Houck Park as a baseball practice facility. The Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA) and Sport Niagara have committed to partially funding this project. The Houck Park tennis courts are in poor shape and require refurbishment. Funding to replace these courts with a new play court area was approved in 2024. The Fern Park tennis courts are also in poor condition, and funding to improve them was approved in the 2025 capital budget. To take advantage of economies of scale, all three projects were tendered together. D&R Landscape Group Inc. submitted the lowest compliant bid in the amount of $818,739.00 plus applicable HST. Within this bid, the works associated with the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games Legacy Project at Houck Park exceeded budget by approximately $140,000. To cover this shortfall, the GNBA has committed to increasing its contribution from $100,000 to $150,000. The Sport Legacy Fund contribution of $100,000 did not increase, as the legacy dollars have long-since been allocated. It is therefore recommended that the City contribute an additional $90,000 in addition to the existing $250,000 city-sourced allocations (OLG Reserve) in order to fund the budget shortfall. Background Page 1 of 22 Page 156 of 368 At the July 11, 2023 Council meeting, $450,000 in funding was approved for the development of a Canada Summer Games Legacy Facility at Houck Park (MW-2023- 20). See attachment 1. This funding approval included contributions from Sport Niagara (representing the Canada Summer Games Host Society) and the GNBA. The approved Legacy Facility features a double batting tunnel, a pitching bullpen, and a plyometric warm-up area. This approved Canada Summer Games Legacy Facility was significantly scaled back from the original concept of an artificial turf baseball diamond facility, primarily due to a substantial reduction in available funding. The 2024 City of Niagara Falls Capital budget included $55,000 in play court funding for further improvements in Houck Park to replace the existing double tennis court, which is in poor condition and will be impacted by the Legacy Facility. The plans for the inclusion of a new 1/2 basketball court and children's game area are based on feedback received from a public engagement process from April 2024 through to July 2024. The tennis courts at Fern Park are in poor condition and are currently closed to the public for play. Funding of $385,000 was approved in the 2025 City of Niagara Falls Capital Budget to redevelop these courts following the recommendations of the Niagara Falls Tennis and Basketball Service Delivery Review. Analysis To take advantage of the economies of scale, the work planned for Houck Park and Fern Park was tendered together as Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements (RFT- MW-ENG-25-36). D&R Landscape Group Inc. submitted the lowest compliant bid in the amount of $818,739.00 plus applicable HST. Upon examining the lowest compliant bid, staff found that works associated with Fern Park and the Houck Park play courts are within budget. However, works related to the Houck Park Legacy Facility exceeded the budget by $127,186.00 plus applicable HST. These cost overruns may be attributed to the following impacts that were not contemplated in the original budget;  Addition of consultant services due to limited staff resources  Incremental construction cost inflation,  Poor soil conditions within Houck Park.  Current tariff charges on USA products that have no Canadian alternative,  Requested design modifications by the GNBA. To offset the additional costs associated with their requests, the GNBA has committed to increasing its contribution from $100,000 to $150,000. Refer to Attachment 2. The Sport Niagara funding contribution agreement stipulates a completion in 2024. An extension has been granted to this deadline; however, further project delays may jeopardize the availability of funding. The legacy funding provided by the Summer Page 2 of 22 Page 157 of 368 Games were made available from surplus dollars generated by the event, and were fully allocated at the time the City entered into agreement. There is no opportunity to request an increase. Staff are recommending the award of the Houck Park and Fern Park Improvements (RFT-MW-ENG-25-36) to the low bidder D&R Landscape Group Inc. Construction is planned to commence in September 2025, with a targeted completion date of December 2025. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis The planned works will not materially increase the operational impacts beyond those of the current facilities being replaced at Houck Park and Fern Park. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The budget allocations for the work are comprised of the following approved Capital Budgets/Projects: P141-23 Houck Park Legacy Facility Budget: $450,000 (includes $100,000 from Sport Niagara and $100,000 from GNBA) P145-24 Houck Park Play Court Improvements Budget: $55,000 P157-25 Fern Park Multi-Purpose Court Improvements Budget: $385,000 Based on the lowest bid received from D&R Landscape Group Inc., $818,739.00 plus HST and consultant fees $73,350.00 plus HST, the expected costs for both Houck Park & Fern Park works are detailed as follows. Houck Park Works (excluding HST) Fern Park Works (excluding HST) Approved Budget $505,000.00 ($450,000+$55,000) $385,000.00 Contractor Tender Bid Portion $569,586.50 $249,152.50 Consultant Fees $62,600.00 $18,250.00 Total Costs $632,186.50 $267,402.50 Page 3 of 22 Page 158 of 368 ($127,186.50) Budget Shortfall $117,597.50 Under Budget Additional GNBA Funding $50,000.00 Revised Budget Shortfall $(77,186.50) The above Houck Park hitting tunnels revised budget shortfall increases to $88,312.98 with the inclusion of non-refundable HST. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the City's budgetary contribution by $90,000 (from the OLG Reserve) to fund this project to completion, thus increasing the total contribution for the hitting tunnels by the City from $250,000 to $340,000 and thereby increasing the total Houck Park contribution including the play court improvements to $395,000. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This project aligns with social sustainability priorities to promote residents' quality of life and well-being. Implementation of the recommendations of the 2021 Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan. Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Social Working in partnership with the Niagara Region to ensure residents have access to basic needs, ensuring that Niagara Falls is a livable, inclusive and supportive community for all. List of Attachments Attachment 1 - July 11, 2023 Report MW-2023-20 Attachment 2 - Aug 2025 GNBA Additional Funding Written by: David Antonsen, Landscape Architect Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works Approved - 20 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 22 Aug 2025 Page 4 of 22 Page 159 of 368 MW-2023-20 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: July 11, 2023 Title: W.L. Houck Park Practice Facilities Legacy Project Recommendation(s) 1. THAT Council authorize Staff to enter into a cost-sharing agreement consisting of 100,000 from Sport Niagara representing the Canada Summer Games Host Society, $100,000 from the Greater Niagara Baseball Association, and $250,000 from the City of Niagara Falls towards the development of baseball practice facilities at W.L. Houck Park; and further, 2. THAT Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment of $450,000 for the W.L. Houck Park Practice Facilities Legacy Project with the City's contribution of 250,000 be funded from the OLG reserve and the remaining $200,000 to be funded from Sport Niagara ($100,000) and the Greater Niagara Baseball Association ($100,000); and further, 3. THAT any operating impacts associated with seasonal maintenance, scheduling, and user fees be referred to the 2024 operating budget process. Executive Summary As a contribution to community and legacy to commemorate the Canada Summer Games held in Niagara in 2022, the Host Society has agreed to partial funding of a new hitting tunnel practice facility for the City of Niagara Falls. The agreement is the culmination of several years of collaboration amongst the host society representatives, local sport organizations, and City Staff. The host society, now represented by Sport Niagara, and the Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA) have both agreed in principle to maximum contribution of $100,000 each for a state -of- the-art four cell facility at W.L. Houck Park consisting of two hitting tunnels, one bullpen pitching area, and one plyometric warm up area that has an estimated gross project budget of $450,000. Staff recommend Council provide the authority to Staff to execute the cost-sharing agreement with the aforementioned parties in order to advance to detailed design this year and tendering in the winter season for construction starting in spring. Background At the onset of the Canada Summer Games planning stages, the City of Niagara Falls entered into communications with the Host Society in regards to the following two major Page 1 of 17 Page 567 of 847Page 5 of 22 Page 160 of 368 initiatives: 1) enabling works / facility upgrade requirements at Oakes Park, and 2) a community sport-legacy project. 1) Enabling Works Based upon the original facility reviews conducted by the Bid Committee, Niagara Region, and the City, improvements to the dugouts and bullpens at Oakes Park were required as a pre-requisite to hosting national-level sport meeting Baseball Canada specifications. The City received a total of $45,000 for these enabling works contributions in accordance with the signed Venue Use Agreement. Actual expenses incurred by the City far exceeded the original estimates, and shown below included works directly related to Baseball Canada specifications for the dugouts and bullpens, plus significant additional indirect upgrades to improve field conditions, playability, and amenities. The table below does not include running track and lighting improvements for Oakes Park that occurred within the same timeframe. Table 1: List of Improvements for Baseball Facilities and Oakes Park Amenities Item Total Cost Grandstand Improvements and Accessible Washroom $ 500,000 Diamond #1 Improvements (dugouts, bullpen, infield replacement, outfield replacement, underdrainage, outfield screening, pitching mound) 800,000 Plaza Improvements and Playground Replacement $ 650,000 Parking Lot Improvements $ 500,000 Additional Washroom Upgrades $ 80,000 Engineering and Admin (Incl. running track upgrade) $ 200,000 2) Sport Legacy Project Various options were discussed over the last few years since the initial announcement of the games. At one time larger initiatives were under consideration, including a complete artificial turf field at W.L. Houck Park. However, it is Staff's understanding that through the course of financial planning for the Summer Games, and for cost- containment reasons, the Host Society limited the legacy contributions to dollars that remained upon conclusion of major capital expenditures (e.g. Summer Games Park in Thorold). Consequently, a legacy contribution of $100,000 was negotiated with the Host Society in addition to the original $45,000 enabling works contribution. Analysis In consultation with the GNBA and the Summer Games baseball sport lead, a concept for a hitting tunnel practice facility was developed for W.L. Houck Park. This concept is illustrated in the attachment to this report. These hitting tunnels will replace the end-of-life batting tunnels presently located at W.L. Houck Park, and will also re-purpose the end-of-life tennis courts at the same location. Relocating the new hitting tunnels to the existing tennis court footprint will take Page 2 of 17 Page 568 of 847Page 6 of 22 Page 161 of 368 advantage of a solid base foundation and will reduce ongoing operational and asset management capital needs for future replacement of the existing tennis courts. The new practice facilities will occupy a large portion of the existing tennis court space and not allow for replacement of the tennis courts on the same site. Therefore, Staff are recommending to consider a future capital project for the construction of a dedicated pickleball space and asphalt sport court (as shown in the appendix to this report). For reference, the 2017 Tennis and Basketball Service Delivery Review report recommended a reduction from 38 to 25 tennis courts across the City and to repurpose the remaining court space with basketball and multi-purpose courts where appropriate. Conversion to pickleball with a multi-use court at a later date will provide community amenities and offer increased accessible options for casual sport opportunities for people of all ages and abilities - especially for sibling, parents and grandparents who might wish to stay active while attending to youth who are utilizing the practice facilities. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis Construction of a new hitting facility will require seasonal maintenance for the setup and teardown of hitting tunnel netting. However, this effort is similar to the current responsibilities associated with seasons setup and teardown of tennis nets at the existing tennis courts. Ongoing collaboration with the GNBA will be required to ensure proper care, maintenance and security of the facilities is practiced on an ongoing basis. The City will be expected to be responsible for overall scheduling of facility use including the potential for user fees associated with its use. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Staff have estimated the total project cost for the practice facilities to be $450,000. The City will be required to fund a total of $250,000 (55%) of the project. $100,000 individual contributions are expected from Sport Niagara and the GNBA. Detailed design work is required between Q3 and Q4 2023 in order to meet spring construction timelines. This effort can be funded by existing operating budgets. However, given that construction is anticipated in Q1 2024, staff is recommending a 2023 capital budget amendment to fund the city’s contribution of $250,000 from the OLG Reserve to enable the procurement process to begin in 2023. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This project is being recommended in collaboration with the Recreation, Culture and Facilities Division. The Recreation Committee has also been given the opportunity to review and comment on the proposal. The committee is in favour of the initiative. Page 3 of 17 Page 569 of 847Page 7 of 22 Page 162 of 368 Contributor(s) Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture and Facilities List of Attachments GNBA Support Letter D Hamilton Response NF Legacy Project Request 2023_06_02 Written by: Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works Approved 03 Jul 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved 03 Jul 2023 Page 4 of 17 Page 570 of 847Page 8 of 22 Page 163 of 368 i;AsEBi\rL G.N.B.A.P.0.Box641,NIARAFALLS,ONTARIOL2E6V5 June 30,2023 To whom it may concern: The Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA)isexcited about the practice facility planned for WL Houck Park.We were included in the design process and our association looks forward to its completion.The GNBA agrees to contribute $100,000 over a period of 10 years towards the practice facility.The contribution isbased on the following: 0 Payment of $10,000 when the project iscomplete. 0 $10,000 annually thereafter until contribution isfulfilled. 0 User fees not charged to the GNBA for the use of the facility based on the contribution. Again,we appreciate the opportunity to partner with the City on this state of the art facility. Page 9 of 22 Page 164 of 368 1 Erik Nickel From:dhamilton@2022canadagames.ca Sent:Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:01 AM To:Erik Nickel Cc:'Geoff Allen'; 'Mario D'Uva'; 'Stayzer, Wade'; 'Dan Kennedy'; Kathy Moldenhauer; Rob McDonald Subject:RE: Niagara Falls Legacy Contribution Request Hi Erik. Thank you for your leer. Weareexcited about the opportunity to partner with theCity and the GNBA on this wonderfullegacy project, and would bepleased tomove forward with a financial contribuon agreement on the basis outlined in your leer. Wearealso encouraged by the meline outlined in your leer, as we would liketosee this project completed as soon as possible. Atsome point, we would also like to talk to the City and the GNBA about theopportunies forour Games legacy organizaon (Sport Niagara) tohelp support thearacon and hosng of more naonal/internaonal baseball events in NF. Talk soon, Doug. Doug Hamilton Chair Président Cell | 289 228 3958 Email | dhamilton@2022canadagames.ca 25 Corporate Park Drive; Suite 302; Box 10 St. Catharines, ON | L2S 3W2 https://niagara2022games.ca From: Erik Nickel <enickel@niagarafalls.ca> Sent: June 2, 2023 10:37 AM To: 'Doug Hamilton (dhamilton@2022canadagames.ca)' <dhamilton@2022canadagames.ca> Cc: Harrison, Todd <Todd.Harrison@niagararegion.ca>; JimDiodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca>; Jason Burgess jburgess@niagarafalls.ca>; Kathy Moldenhauer <kmoldenhauer@niagarafalls.ca>; Rob McDonald rmcdonald@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Niagara FallsLegacy Contribution Request GoodMorning Doug, Please refer to theaached leer inregards to finalizing theNiagara Falls Legacy Project. Page 6 of 17 Page 572 of 847Page 10 of 22 Page 165 of 368 2 Kindly acknowledge receipt. Looking forward to hearing back from you. Sincerely, Erik Nickel, P.Eng. | General Manager of Municipal Works / City Engineer | Municipal Works | City of Niagara Falls 4310 QueenStreet | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext. 4219 | Fax 289-296-0048 | enickel@niagarafalls.ca niagarafalls.ca The City of Niagara Falls Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication including any attachments may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message isnot the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, disclosure or copying of this communication, or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and permanently delete the original and any copy from your computer system. Thank you Page 7 of 17 Page 573 of 847Page 11 of 22 Page 166 of 368 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 905) 356-7521 ext. 4219 Office of the Director of Municipal Works / City Engineer enickel@niagarafalls.ca www.niagarafalls.ca A Great City … For Generations To Come June 1, 2023 Doug Hamilton sent via email: dhamilton@2022canadagames.ca Chair of the Board 2022 Canada Games Host Society Re: Niagara Falls Legacy Project Contribution Request Houck Park Batting Tunnel Dear Doug, On behalf of my colleagues, kudos once again for the excellent Summer Games delivered here in Niagara last year. Even with the passage of time, the excitement and energy from the Games still lingers in our community. This letter is meant to be a follow-up to your presentation to Regional Council on March 23, 2023 and to our previous communications regarding the Niagara Falls Legacy Project. Please also consider this letter to be our formal request to initiate a financial contribution agreement. As you might be aware, City Staff have been hard at work collaborating with the Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA), your baseball lead Geoff Allen, and our sports consultant RK & Associates on the plans and details of new state-of-the four-cell facility consisting of two batting tunnels, one bullpen pitching area, and one plyometric warm-up area at Houck Park. Renderings, details and cost estimates are attached for your information. As shown, the gross project budget for the batting tunnels is estimated to be $450,000. This budget excludes community elements such as the pickleball court and asphalt sport court (as shown) since these are not relevant to the legacy project but are still important elements to illustrate in the overall neighbourhood park plan here. It is our understanding from previous representations that Niagara Falls was allotted $100,000 for its legacy project. Although the scope of legacy project and the corresponding contribution is considerably less than the originally anticipated turf field discussed at conception of the games, your contribution would represent a good contribution toward the revised legacy project of a hitting tunnel. We have already confirmed the GNBA’s contribution of $100,000. If we can formally confirm the legacy contribution we can approach Council to request the additional $250,000 for this project. Page 8 of 17 Page 574 of 847Page 12 of 22 Page 167 of 368 2 City staff are prepared to bring this matter to City of Niagara Falls Council on July 11, 2023 in order to request authority to enter into financial contribution agreements, and to request approval for a budget amendment in the amount of $450,000 consisting of $250,000 in City funding, 100,000 from the GNBA, and $100,000 from the Host Society. We are hoping to have your commitment to this approach no later than June 23, 2023 in order to meet our Council reporting deadline. Copied on this letter is Todd Harrison. Understanding that accounting responsibilities reside with Niagara Region at this time, we are certainly happy to work directly with Todd on the specifics of the financial contribution agreement upon your approval. Subject to Council approval, and subject to successful execution of financial contribution agreements, the City is prepared to lead this project through all stages until completion – starting with the finalization of designs immediately, and then moving to procurement in the winter months for spring 2024 construction. Should you or your team have any technical questions or comments, please feel free to follow up directly with the undersigned via email at enickel@niagarafalls.ca or by phone at 905-359-7521 x.4219. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward eagerly to your response. Sincerely, Erik Nickel, P. Eng., Director of Municipal Works / City Engineer Cc: Todd Harrison, Niagara Region Commissioner of Corporate Services Mayor Jim Diodati Jason Burgess, CAO Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager Recreation, Culture and Facilities Rob McDonald, Manager of Arenas and Athletic Fields Encl. Page 9 of 17 Page 575 of 847Page 13 of 22 Page 168 of 368 Page 10 of 17 Page 576 of 847Page 14 of 22Page 169 of 368 Page 15 of 22 Page 170 of 368 Page 16 of 22 Page 171 of 368 Page 17 of 22Page 172 of 368 Page 18 of 22Page 173 of 368 Page 19 of 22Page 174 of 368 Page 20 of 22Page 175 of 368 Page 21 of 22 Page 176 of 368 1 David Antonsen Subject:FW: Houck Park Tender - Legacy Facility From: Vito Scaringi <vscaringi@cogeco.ca> Sent: Friday, August 15, 2025 2:22 PM To: Rob McDonald <rmcdonald@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: Houck Park Tender - Legacy Facility Rob Thank you for the update for the Houck Park project The GNBA agrees to contribute a additional $50,000.00 towards the project as a result of tender price. Our total contribution towards the project will now be $150,000.00. The original contribution agreement dated August 1 2024, should reflect this change. That being FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS payable upon completion and FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLAR payable on each anniversary of the completion date until the entire GNBA Contribution is paid. (Up to nine years). The GNBA greatly appreciates your help in bring those project forward. Vito Scaringi President GNBA 905-394-1010 Sent by my IPad Page 22 of 22 Page 177 of 368 PBD-2025-48 Planning Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Expansion to Public Notice Circulation Area Recommendation(s) That Council DIRECT staff to continue with the current Public Notice Circulation procedures, with the following improvements to enhance public engagement through modern communication methods:  Utilizing the City’s official social media platforms to promote all public open houses and public meetings.  Providing email subscription options for residents to receive notification. Executive Summary At its meeting of May 27, 2025, Council passed a resolution directing staff to expand the circulation area for planning public notices. This was requested because of concerns that some City residents were not aware of projects, proposals and development applications within the City. The purpose of this report is to outline legislated Planning Act circulation requirements, current City circulation practices, provide a best practice review of local and Ontario municipalities, and make recommendations for the continued modernization of the City’s notification procedures to ensure effective, cost efficient and transparent communications with the community. The City of Niagara Falls continues to modernize its approach to public notification for Planning Act applications. Pursuant to Council’s 2022 direction, as approved at its meeting of March 22, 2022 by way of report PBD-2022-5, the City has maintained the legislated 120-metre circulation radius for applications within the Urban Boundary and implemented an enhanced 240-metre circulation for lands outside the Urban Boundary. To ensure transparency and effective communication with the community, Planning staff follow both legislated and established best practices when preparing and circulating public notices for planning matters: Page 1 of 10 Page 178 of 368  Ensuring notices are circulated in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Planning Act within the Urban Boundary and exceed the minimum requirements for rural properties,  Drafted in plain language to make planning matters understandable to a broad audience, reducing confusion and improving community engagement,  Notices are mailed within and regularly exceed the legislated circulation timelines, allowing recipients adequate time to review materials, ask questions, and provide feedback,  Address lists are updated regularly using the City’s GIS system and municipal property data to ensure that all required properties within the circulation area receive notice,  In addition to mailed notices, information is posted on the City’s website, a sign is posted on the site of development applications and in accordance with legislative posting requirements, providing multiple avenues for the public to access information, and  Staff monitor inquiries and feedback received from circulated notices to confirm that the current circulation area is effectively reaching affected stakeholders. Staff recommend retaining the current circulation distances of 120 metres in urban areas and 240 metres in rural areas, as set by Council in 2022. These standards continue to provide an effective balance between delivering meaningful public notice and using staff and financial resources efficiently and effectively. are information, for platforms digital staff rely residents more Recognizing on recommending a shift in focus toward improving the City’s digital communication methods. This includes using tools like social media and email notification subscriptions to better reach and engage the public. Background At its meeting of May 27, 2025, Council passed the following resolution, in light of recent discussions relative to notice circulation: THAT Planning Staff Expand the Circulation Area for Planning Public Notices. Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski Staff have reviewed the Planning Act requirements for public notice circulation and confirmed that the City’s practices not only meet but consistently exceed the legislated minimum standard. The Planning Act requires notice of a public open house (if required), a public meeting and a decision must be given for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning Land Vacant and Subdivision, Amendments, Plans Draft By-law of Condominiums, in the following manner:  Personal service or ordinary mail to owners within 120m of the subject lands, Page 2 of 10 Page 179 of 368  Posting a sign on the property,  Publishing a notice in a newspaper that is of sufficient general circulation in the area to which the proposed application would apply, or posting a notice on the municipality’s website if the newspaper circulation is not sufficient. The Notice of Hearing for Minor Variance and Consent applications shall be prepared in accordance with Ontario Regulation 200/96 and must be provided in the following manner:  Personal service or ordinary mail to owners within 60m of the subject lands,  Posting a sign on the property,  Publishing a notice in a newspaper that is of sufficient general circulation in the area to which the proposed application would apply, or posting a notice on the municipality’s website if the newspaper circulation is not sufficient. As the local newspaper readership is estimated at approximately 3,000 individuals, representing only 2.7% of the City’s population, it was determined through Report PBD- 2022-15 that posting notice on the City's website is the most effective means of communication. Under the Planning Act and Ontario Regulation 200/96, any person or public body may ask to be notified about a development application by submitting a written request to the Clerk appropriate) (as Adjustment of Committee the of Secretary-Treasurer or identifying the file and providing their mailing address or email. For minor variance and consent applications, those who file a written request are entitled to receive notice of the hearing and, afterward, the written notice of decision within the statutory timelines. For zoning and other types of applications, notices similarly state that anyone who wishes to be notified of the decision must make a written request to the municipality. In all cases, prescribed public bodies and any person who has requested notice must also be notified. The City exceeds the legislated notice requirements by maintaining an expanded stakeholder list for each file. In addition to those entitled under the Planning Act as noted above, staff include everyone who attends the Public Open House or Statutory Public Meeting and anyone who submits written comments. These participants are automatically added to the circulation list for all subsequent updates, additional notice, revised improves approach This outcomes. submissions, and decisions, appeal transparency, minimizes missed communications, and ensures interested parties remain informed throughout the process. The City has also applied enhanced practices, including broader circulation distances in rural areas (240 metres), clear and accessible notice formats, and additional posting on the the City’s website public notice page. These measures demonstrate City’s Page 3 of 10 Page 180 of 368 commitment to transparency and meaningful public engagement, ensuring residents are well-informed about planning matters that may affect them. Council Decision - 2022 In 2022, City Council directed staff to review the public notice circulation process for Planning Act applications due to concerns that many residents were not receiving adequate notice about proposed developments, particularly those who do not read newspapers or access the City’s website regularly. Council approved the resulting staff report at its March 22, 2022 meeting (PBD-2022- 15), that recommended maintaining the legislated 120 metre circulation within the Urban Area, expanding the circulation to 240 metres outside the Urban Boundary, on signage enhanced requiring discontinuing advertisements, newspaper and development sites that include coloured renderings and clearer information. It also proposed media planning for presence social establishing online stronger a and applications. These changes have since been implemented and have resulted in an enhanced level of communication using multiple means of outreach and media, to ensure compliance with the Planning Act, improve cost-efficiency, and the understanding of a variety of planning matters. Analysis As part of this review, staff performed a best practice scan to include Local Area Municipalities within the Region, as well as those surveyed for the 2022 report. Best Practices in Nearby Municipalities To help evaluate the City of Niagara Falls’ current approach, staff reviewed how other municipalities distribute public notices beyond the legislated requirement of the Planning Act. Municipalities reviewed include Welland, St. Catharines, Burlington, Guelph and others. The summary below outlines some of the methods being used:  120m standard circulation.  Many use larger, visual signage and social media platforms.  Enhanced digital platforms are preferred over traditional newspaper ads.  Digital engagement tools are increasing in effectiveness and accessibility. Municipality Circulation Distance Other documented notice methods Welland 120 metres Website posting and Page 4 of 10 Page 181 of 368 Municipality Circulation Distance Other documented notice methods newspaper (Welland Tribune), plus City public notices page St. Catharines 120 metres Public meeting notices posted on City website and in local media as applicable Burlington 120 metres (300 metres in rural areas) and on-site sign once an application is deemed complete. Website public notices; some files also carry newspaper notices; on- site signage required Hamilton 240 metres Mandatory on-site public notice signs; City notes it does not routinely publish newspaper ads for site- specific files Guelph 120 metres City website “Have Your Say,” on-site signage, local newspaper and notices also posted online and in the Guelph Mercury Tribune; on-site sign Brampton 240 metres courtesy circulation is commonly used for statutory meetings Public Meetings & Notices portal; on-site signage This broader review confirmed that Niagara Falls’ current circulation distances and notice procedures are consistent with, and in many cases comparable to, the practices of neighbouring municipalities. The outcome of this analysis demonstrates that the City is on par with municipal peers in how it communicates with the public, reinforcing that the current approach remains appropriate and effective. Maintaining the current notice distances keep expectations clear for applicants and residents and focuses on those most likely to be directly affected by a development proposal. Council directed that the circulation area be expanded for planning public notices. Expanding the circulation radius, from 120 m to 200 m for instance, exponentially increases the number of properties to be notified because the area grows much faster than the distance (see Appendix 1 for map illustrating the circulation radii). Such an increase affects every step of the process including verifying addresses, printing, labelling and stuffing envelopes, postage, quality checks, and handling returns or inquiries. in $1,100–$1,700 estimated an Staff will this estimate costs add per application. With two to three mailouts typically required for an average of 130 annual Page 5 of 10 Page 182 of 368 applications, this could total approximately $143,000–$221,000 in added circulation costs each year. More mailouts also raise the likelihood of clerical errors, which can trigger costly re-circulation, push applications off scheduled agendas, and expose the City to procedural challenges. While a wider radius can improve awareness and reduce “I wasn’t notified” complaints, it can also flood the process with feedback from residents unlikely to be impacted, making it harder to identify and address the issues that matter most. If a proposal truly has broader anticipated implications such as significant traffic impacts, large-scale development, or sensitive land uses staff can already apply targeted enhancements such as extra promotion through the City’s website and social media. This targeted, case-by-case approach ensures meaningful engagement without burdening every application with the costs and delays of a blanket expansion. A blanket increase adds cost, staff workload, and risk of error, with little evidence that it improves the quality or relevance of public input. The existing circulation distances strike a balance between reaching the right audience and keeping the process efficient and defensible. Enhanced Social Media Options Rather how it enhance can City the circulation the expand than distances, communicates planning matters by introducing new engagement initiatives that complement statutory notice requirements:  Subscription-based email notification system could be developed, allowing residents to sign up for updates on applications in the City.  Utilizing the City’s official social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Let's Talk Niagara Falls and LinkedIn) can extend the reach of notices and draw attention to proposed developments, ensuring broader awareness and participation from residents who may not receive traditional mailed notices. Revert to Newspaper Advertisements Alternatively, Council could consider returning to newspaper ads for all planning matters as was done prior to 2022. It is important to note that current newspaper readership is estimated at approximately 3,000 individuals, representing only 2.7% of the City’s population, raising concerns about the effectiveness and value of this approach as a public engagement tool. Relative to resuming the past practice of newspaper advertising, Staff present two options as follows:  Option A would return to the traditional full content newspaper notice at a cost of approximately $1,000 per ad, with the expense charged directly to the applicant. Staff do not recommend this option, due to the additional cost to the applicant and limited readership. Page 6 of 10 Page 183 of 368  Option B presents a more cost-effective approach to traditional newspaper advertising. The alternative is a small weekly ad that lists current planning matters and directs readers to the City’s website for more detailed information. Two per $226.60 costing ad 1/8-page week considered: were sizes ad a (approximately $11,783.20 annually) and a 1/6-page ad at $295.90 per week (approximately $15,386.80 annually). Staff do not recommend this approach given newspaper reinstate to wishes Council but readership limited the if advertising it will need to approve this cost as part of the 2026 operating budget. Hand Delivery Council has at times suggested the possibility of hand-delivering notices. Hand delivery would place a significant demand on staff resources, taking significant time away from core responsibilities, with hand delivery potentially taking several hours depending on the size of the notification area and the number of properties involved. This would result in substantial resource and cost implications without a clear benefit over the City’s current notice practices. In urban areas, the time required increases with distance, weather conditions, and the need to secure notices where community mailboxes are in place. In rural areas, delivery is even more time-intensive due to longer travel distances, large properties, gates, and mailbox locations. Applying this approach across the City on a regular basis would result in substantial staff hours, additional vehicle use, scheduling impacts, and potential costs associated with preparing and securing notices. Staff do not recommend this option, as it is an inefficient use of staff resources and represents a service already offered by Canada Post. Should Council consider this option appropriate staffing resource allocation will need to be considered through a subsequent updated report and ultimately through the budget process. Conclusion Staff recommend maintaining the existing circulation distances of 120 metres in urban areas and 240 metres in rural areas, as legislated by the Planning Act and enhanced by Council in 2022. These distances strike an appropriate balance between ensuring meaningful public notification and managing administrative resources and costs (levy or application) effectively. The current circulation areas: Page 7 of 10 Page 184 of 368  Align with Planning Act requirements and exceed the legislated minimum standards in rural areas, ensuring the City is compliant while offering broader notice than what is strictly required by law.  Capture those most directly impacted by a proposed development or planning application, ensuring notice is meaningful and relevant to those whose properties are adjacent or within proximity.  Avoid unnecessary administrative burden and levy or additional application costs, as significantly expanding the circulation area would require additional staff time, mailing resources, cost to the taxpayer or the applicant, and could dilute the relevance of notices by reaching properties unlikely to be affected. Recognizing more and more people rely on digital media for information, the City can consider the following enhanced level of service:  Leverage the City’s official social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Let's Talk Niagara Falls, LinkedIn) to broaden the reach of planning notices and ensure timely communication on all public open houses and statutory meetings, especially to residents who rely on digital channels for information.  Introduce a subscription-based email notification system to provide residents with direct and convenient access to updates on planning applications and public engagement within the City.  Although not recommended by staff, Council could opt to reinstate newspaper advertising, by implementing a more targeted and cost-effective approach through a condensed weekly ad (1/8-page or 1/6-page) that lists active planning matters and directs readers to the City’s website for full details, improving access without significant financial burden. An appropriate budget allocation would need to be considered for this expense. This shift will make it easier for more people to stay informed and involved in the City’s planning process, while also improving transparency and convenience. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis Expanding circulation areas would add significant staff time, resource demands, and costs to either the levy or applicants, while also reducing the relevance of notices by extending them to properties unlikely to be affected. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The cost implications of enhanced notification methods, including digital initiatives or reinstating newspaper advertising, will be reviewed as part of the 2026 budget process. Strategic Plan Pillars Customer Service Page 8 of 10 Page 185 of 368 Delivering a welcoming and consistent customer service experience centred around the people we serve. List of Attachments Appendix 1 - Expansion to Circulation Area - 120m vs. 200m Map Written by: Tara O'Toole, Senior Manager of Current Development Submitted by: Status: Signe Hansen, Director of Planning Approved - 21 Aug 2025 Kira Dolch, General Manager, Planning, Building & Development Approved - 21 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 22 Aug 2025 Page 9 of 10 Page 186 of 368 Appendix 1 - Expansion to Circulation Area: 120m to 200m Map Print Date:© City of Niagara Falls 8/20/2025 This data is provided "as is" and the City of Niagara Falls (the City) makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the data. The maps and drawings contained herein are intended for general layout purposes only and shall not be considered as official plans or drawings. For further information, please contact the City. The City shall not be held liable for special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of this data. Users assume all risks in using this data. No part of these digital images, or information, or hardcopies made from them may be reproduced and/or distributed without this disclaimer. Page 10 of 10 Page 187 of 368 RCF-2025-15 Recreation and Culture Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project Recommendation(s) 1. To direct staff to work with community stakeholders to finalize options for the reduction of square footage for the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project. 2. To direct staff to utilize the Progressive Design Build method for this project in order to fast track the project and to deliver a project on time and within approved budget. 3. To direct staff to return to Council prior to finalization of design and budget for final approval. Staff are also directed to report to Council at key milestones on the project with a minimum of four (4) updates. Executive Summary Fall 2024, city staff applied for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, stream 2. City Council approved the submission of the grant application at the October 22, 2024, Council meeting, report RCF-2024-17. January 2025 the city hired Cherie NG Architect Inc. to conduct a Feasibility Study and Needs Assessment. The study explored three conceptual redevelopment options: constructing major a undertaking arena, existing facility to adjacent new a the renovation with a small addition, or replacing the existing ice rink. On Tuesday, July 8th the province announced the city of Niagara Falls will receive ten million dollars to assist with the funding of this important project. The proposed project will include constructing a new facility on City owned land adjacent to the existing facility and a renovation to the existing structure to accommodate other indoor sport activities. At the July 29th City Council meeting Cherie NG Architect Inc. presented to city council the results of the Community Engagement Feasibility Study. Council received the presentation. Staff were directed to review the proposed facility design and to bring back a reduced floor plan. To meet the grant timelines the city will need to move quickly to complete project costing, to finalize a capital project delivery option and to complete detailed drawings. Page 1 of 4 Page 188 of 368 Staff are recommending the city partner with a company to secure a collaborative contract to the implement the Progressive Design Build method. Background Community engagement feedback from the "Lets Talk" page and two open houses, revealed a clear community vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and multi-functional hub that fosters health, connection, and year-round activity. Residents overwhelmingly supported Option 1, a full redevelopment with continuous operation during construction, citing its long-term value and alignment with expected growth in the Chippawa area. Key community priorities included:  A new arena facility and space for various indoor sports with support for sledge hockey and dry-floor sports  Multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and lacrosse  An indoor walking track and expanded recreational offerings  Community hub, accessible library with multi-generational programming space  Amenities for children and families, including licensed childcare  Improved changerooms, EV charging, Wi-Fi, and seating/viewing areas The study findings clearly demonstrate a community mandate for a bold, inclusive redevelopment that will serve current and future generations. These insights will directly inform the final recommendations, guiding strategic investment and planning for a facility that reflects the evolving needs of the Niagara Falls community. The community feedback was shared the council at the July 29th city council meeting. Council supported the overall design. Council was concerned with the cost and size of the proposed project. Council directed staff to review the plans to be bring back a scaled down project with a lower cost. Analysis Option 1 as presented at City Council consists of approximately 103,716 square feet. City and library staff met to discuss possible space reductions for the proposed facility. Below are two options to reduce the total square footage. In A and B options the outdoor skating path is removed from the overall project. Option A - reduces the total square footage to 80,103 square feet.  remove the gymnasium (9860 square feet)  reduce the size of the changerooms Page 2 of 4 Page 189 of 368  reduce the library's multi-purpose room and share multi-purpose rooms and family washrooms  reduce the library space to match MacBain CC library space (7500 square feet)  reduce the refrigeration room due to no exterior skating trail In order to consider some of the requested indoor features staff recommend the following outdoor park features be constructed in the future:  connected outdoor park walkway  beach volleyball courts  concrete pad for special event tent Option B - reduces the total square footage to 86,727 square feet  reduce the size of the changerooms  reduce the size of the library to 5,815 square feet  share multi-purpose rooms and washrooms with the library  reduce the size of the corridors  reduce the multi - purpose room to 1,539  reduce the refrigeration room as no exterior skating trail To meet the grant project time lines, staff are recommending the city proceed with an alternative delivery option. Progressive Design Build is the preferred option. If the city had utilized this, option for the Exchange the project could have been delivered within a shorter timeline and with better budget control. Progressive Design Build is a collaborative project delivery method is a two-phase process that integrates design, and construction services into a single contract. Recent projects completed by city of Brantford - Sports and Entertainment Complex and Town of Ingersoll - Multi-Use Recreation Centre have followed this method. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The grant contribution of ten million dollars will assist with the funding for the proposed Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre to renovate and expand the existing facility. The city of Niagara Falls must cover the remaining project costs. At the October 25, 2024, Council meeting the following motion was approved, That Council APPROVE the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre capital projects be contingently approved upon successful application of funding and will be funded by a mix of Grant, Development Charges, and Debt funding. The City would likely fund the project through a mix of debt and grant funding with the potential use of development charges. The city will also explore naming rights and other fund-raising options. A more formal capital budget request will follow once the anticipated cost has been fully determined. Page 3 of 4 Page 190 of 368 Staff have researched other similar projects and anticipate the project costing to be around $50 million dollars. Staff will look to finalize design and features and report back to Council. As noted previously the goal of the project is to minimize total life time cost of the project, this may require higher upfront costs to lower the longer term operational costs of the facility. Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . Written by: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rob McDonald, Manager of Arenas & Customer Service Travis Jeffray, Manager of Facilities & Operations Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 21 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 22 Aug 2025 Page 4 of 4 Page 191 of 368 Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre – Master Submission Prepared for: Niagara Falls City Council Prepared by: Joedy Burdett Date: [Insert date] Page 192 of 368 Executive Summary This report consolidates my delegation speech, supporting letters, financial analysis, and relevant budget excerpts concerning the proposed Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre. It presents the projected financial impacts, funding sources, reserve use, and the nature of the $10 million provincial grant, so Council and the public can make an informed decision about affordability, timing, and scope. While the provincial grant is a welcome contribution, available evidence suggests it is a percentage-based award tied to the approved cost and scope. This means a smaller, more affordable project could still qualify for significant provincial funding — it is not an 'all or nothing' situation. The current $40 million local share would create long-term debt-service obligations of nearly $3 million annually for 20 years, directly competing with road repairs, water infrastructure, and other essential city services. I am asking Council to: 1. Disclose the exact calculation method and conditions for the $10M grant. 2. Provide a transparent breakdown of reserve funding sources, including the share derived from past property tax increases. 3. Scale back or postpone the project until economic conditions allow residents to afford it without compromising essential services. Key Metrics at a Glance Metric Value Project local share (City) $40,000,000 Annual debt service (4% / 20y) $2,943,270 Annual debt service (5% / 20y) $3,209,703 Per-household (4%) $77.90/year (37,795 households) Per-household (5%) $84.92/year (37,795 households) Provincial grant (nominal) $10,000,000 2025 capital program (total) $50,300,000 Ten-year capital funding gap $332,000,000 Highlights: - The $40M local share requires ~$3M/year in debt service for 20 years. Page 193 of 368 - Debt service will directly compete with state-of-good-repair spending. - The $10M provincial grant is likely percentage-based; a smaller project could still receive significant funding. - Using reserves can delay visible tax impacts but does not remove the long-term cost to residents. Page 194 of 368 Delegation Speech – Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Spending Concerns Mayor and Members of Council, I am here tonight to speak about the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre — a discretionary project requiring roughly $40 million in local funding, financed through long-term debt. In the revised 2025 capital budget, there is no levy-supported debt this year because reserves are being drawn down to avoid it. But that is only a temporary shield. This project will remain — and when the bills come due, they will hit future budgets at the same time our city faces unprecedented infrastructure needs. To put this in perspective: - The 2025 capital program totals $50.3 million. - The local share for this one project is nearly the size of the entire capital budget for the year. The City’s own forecast shows a $332 million capital funding gap over the next 10 years. Proposed 'solutions' to close that gap include: - Capital levy increases - User fee hikes - Additional debt - Service reductions - Selling municipal assets Debt service for this centre will directly compete with repairing roads, fixing pipes, and maintaining the 84% of the capital budget you classify as 'state of good repair.' At 4% over 20 years, the annual debt-service payment will be $2.94 million — equal to 2.89% of the entire 2025 tax levy every year. For each of Niagara Falls’ 37,795 households, that’s $77.90/year, on top of other tax increases. If borrowing costs rise to 5%, annual payments grow by almost $400,000, pushing the per-household burden toward $88/year. Over the life of the loan, taxpayers would pay about $18.9 million in interest in addition to the $40 million principal. Beyond the debt-service burden, there is also misunderstanding around the $10 million provincial grant. Based on how similar grants work, it is almost certainly percentage-based — meaning the amount changes if the project’s total cost changes. A smaller, more affordable facility could still receive millions in provincial funding — it is not 'all or nothing.' I am asking Council to: - Disclose the grant’s calculation method and whether the amount would be proportionally Page 195 of 368 reduced if project costs were lowered. - Clarify any restrictions in the Transfer Payment Agreement that limit scope changes. This isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet — it’s money taken from residents’ pockets that could otherwise go toward groceries, hydro, or medication. At a time when many families are struggling, this is a luxury build. While the 2025 budget may avoid levy-supported debt this year, that’s a matter of timing, not principle. Fast-tracking under a Progressive Design Build approach may bring the facility online sooner, but it will also lock the City into two decades of payments during an economic climate where we are already behind on core infrastructure. I urge Council to pause this project: - Scale it back further, or - Postpone it until residents can truly afford it. This Council has a choice: protect the City’s long-term financial stability, or commit tens of millions to a 'want' instead of a 'need.' Page 196 of 368 Financial Analysis Project Overview The proposed Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre, even after size reductions, is estimated to require $40 million in local funding, financed through long-term debt. This is a discretionary project — not mandated by legislation or essential to maintain existing assets — and it will directly increase the City’s debt obligations for decades. Project Scale in Context - 2025 Capital Program Total: $50,269,000 - Local Share for Community Centre: $40,000,000 (~80% of total capital program) The Mayor’s revised 2025 Capital Budget presentation also identifies a $332 million capital funding gap over the next decade. Debt service for this project will compete directly with: - Road and bridge repairs - Water and sewer infrastructure - Maintenance of existing municipal facilities Budget Context and Levy Impact Budget Year City Tax Levy Debt-Service Cost % of Levy 2025 $101,886,406 $2,943,270 2.89% 2024 $95,848,503 $2,943,270 3.07% 2023 $90,715,566 $2,943,270 3.24% Scale Compared to the Capital Budget 2025 Capital Program Total: $50,269,000 The $40 million local share is nearly 80% of the entire current-year capital budget. Long-Term Capital Funding Gap According to the Mayor’s revised 2025 Capital Budget presentation, the City faces a $332 million capital funding gap over the next decade. Identified mitigation measures include: capital levy increases, user fee hikes, additional debt, service reductions, and asset sales. This project’s annual debt-service will directly compete with these essential funding needs. Sensitivity Analysis – Interest Rate & Term Risks Interest Rate Term (Years) Annual Payment Per-Household Cost 3.5% 20 $2,814,443 $74.50 4.0% 20 $2,943,270 $77.90 5.0% 20 $3,209,703 $84.90 4.0% 25 $2,560,479 $67.70 5.0% 25 $2,838,098 $75.10 *Assumes 37,795 households; fixed-payment amortization.* Page 197 of 368 Per-Household Impact in Real Terms The annual debt service for this project translates to an additional $77–88 per household per year for 20 years, depending on the interest rate. This is not a one-time cost; it is a recurring expense that competes directly with household essentials such as: • A month’s hydro bill • A week’s groceries for a small family • Several prescription refills These costs are unavoidable once the debt is issued, and they persist for two decades regardless of changes in economic conditions. Page 198 of 368 Reserves and Funding Transfers Understanding Reserves - Primary funding source: Prior years’ property taxes - Other sources: Grants, interest earnings, development charges, occasional asset sales - Purpose: Provide stability, fund large projects, respond to emergencies, and manage cash flow Transfers from Operating to Reserves - Council can allocate part of the annual tax levy into reserves. - These funds may remain in reserves for years before being spent on specific projects. - When used, they can make a project appear 'tax neutral' in that year, but the cost was borne in earlier years when reserves were built up. Perceived Tax Impact vs. Actual - Using reserves for a discretionary project can create the impression of 'no new taxes' in the project year. - In reality, taxpayers have already paid for a portion of the project in prior budgets. Application to the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre - The City is using reserves to cover early project costs, avoiding levy-supported debt in 2025. - Once reserves are depleted, remaining costs will require new debt financing or additional tax increases. Page 199 of 368 Key Risks if the Project Proceeds Now Risk Category Description Potential Impact Mitigation / Action Financial Interest rates rise or stay elevated Higher annual debt service; less room for core services Stress-test at higher rates; consider smaller scope; stage construction Operational Cost overruns or scope creep under Progressive Design Build Strains reserves; requires additional borrowing Firm scope; independent cost review; strong contingencies Affordability Tax and fee pressure during economic stress Reduced affordability for residents; public pushback Phase features; pursue more grants; defer non-critical items Capital Backlog Competes with state-of-good-repair projects Deferred maintenance; higher lifecycle costs Protect SOGR funding; set debt caps; reserve policies Reputational Public perception of overspending vs. needs Loss of trust in Council Transparent grant math; publish debt impact; explain trade-offs Page 200 of 368 $10M Grant Funding & Scope Implications Source of the $10 Million Grant Based on public information, the $10M grant is most likely from the Ontario Government’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), which supports the construction and renewal of recreation facilities. Typical Grant Structure - Most CSRIF-style grants cover a fixed percentage of eligible project costs (often 25–50%). - The maximum contribution is capped and proportional to the final approved budget. - If total project cost is reduced, the grant amount usually drops proportionally. - Unused grant funds for the approved project typically cannot be redirected without ministry approval. Impact of Reducing Project Cost Total Project Cost Assumed Share (25%) Illustrative Grant Amount $40,000,000 25% $10,000,000 $30,000,000 25% $7,500,000 $20,000,000 25% $5,000,000 $15,000,000 25% $3,750,000 Note: Table is illustrative only — actual percentage to be confirmed by the City. Conclusion This project’s financing will represent a multi-decade fiscal commitment, consuming nearly 3% of the City’s levy annually, competing with critical infrastructure needs, and adding almost $19 million in interest costs. Given the City’s projected $332 million capital funding gap and the discretionary nature of this facility, proceeding without significant revision, delay, or cancellation is fiscally imprudent. Page 201 of 368 Figures & Tables Figure 3 – Operating–Capital–Debt Flow Diagram (Basic) This diagram shows the simplified flow of municipal funding for capital projects: 1. Operating Budget – Funded primarily by property taxes, user fees, and transfers from higher levels of government. 2. Transfers to Reserves – Council may allocate part of the operating budget into reserve accounts. 3. Capital Budget – Funded by reserves, grants, development charges, and debt issuance. 4. Debt Servicing – Paid annually from the operating budget over the life of the debt. Page 202 of 368 Figure 4 – Operating–Capital–Debt Flow Diagram (Detailed) This expanded diagram breaks down the funding structure: - Operating Budget Sources: • Property Tax Levy • User Fees & Service Charges • Transfers from Other Governments • Interest Income - Reserve Funds: • Capital Reserves (for infrastructure) • Contingency/Emergency Reserves • Special Purpose Reserves - Capital Budget Uses: • State of Good Repair Projects (roads, sewers, facilities) • New Growth-Related Infrastructure • Discretionary Projects (e.g., recreation facilities) - Debt Financing: • Issued when reserves and other sources are insufficient • Annual payments (principal + interest) drawn from the operating budget Page 203 of 368 Page 204 of 368 Figure 5 – Capital Program Funding Sources (Revised 2025 Capital Budget) Funding Source Amount ($M) Percentage of Total Reserves 25.0 49.7% Grants & External Funding 11.0 21.9% Development Charges 6.0 11.9% Debt Financing 0.0 0.0% Other / Miscellaneous 8.3 16.5% Total 50.3 100% Pie chart representation of the above table: Page 205 of 368 Appendices Appendix A – Full Amortization Schedule (4% Interest, 20 Years) Year Annual Payment Principal Paid Interest Paid Remaining Balance 1 2,943,270.01 1,343,270.01 1,600,000.00 38,656,729.99 2 2,943,270.01 1,397,000.81 1,546,269.20 37,259,729.17 3 2,943,270.01 1,452,880.85 1,490,389.17 35,806,848.33 4 2,943,270.01 1,510,996.08 1,432,273.93 34,295,852.25 5 2,943,270.01 1,571,435.92 1,371,834.09 32,724,416.32 6 2,943,270.01 1,634,293.36 1,308,976.65 31,090,122.96 7 2,943,270.01 1,699,665.09 1,243,604.92 29,390,457.87 8 2,943,270.01 1,767,651.70 1,175,618.31 27,622,806.17 9 2,943,270.01 1,838,357.77 1,104,912.25 25,784,448.40 10 2,943,270.01 1,911,892.08 1,031,377.94 23,872,556.33 11 2,943,270.01 1,988,367.76 954,902.25 21,884,188.57 12 2,943,270.01 2,067,902.47 875,367.54 19,816,286.10 13 2,943,270.01 2,150,618.57 792,651.44 17,665,667.53 14 2,943,270.01 2,236,643.31 706,626.70 15,429,024.22 15 2,943,270.01 2,326,109.04 617,160.97 13,102,915.17 16 2,943,270.01 2,419,153.41 524,116.61 10,683,761.76 17 2,943,270.01 2,515,919.54 427,350.47 8,167,842.22 18 2,943,270.01 2,616,556.32 326,713.69 5,551,285.90 19 2,943,270.01 2,721,218.58 222,051.44 2,830,067.32 20 2,943,270.01 2,830,067.32 113,202.69 0.00 Loan and Debt-Service Assumptions Principal (local funding required): $40,000,000 Interest rate (assumed): 4% (typical municipal borrowing rate) Amortization period: 20 years Loan type: Fixed payment, equal annual installments Annual debt-service payment: $2,943,270/year Total interest over 20 years: $18,865,400 Per-household impact (37,795 households): $77.87/year Page 206 of 368 Appendix B – Full Amortization Schedule (5% Interest, 20 Years) Year Annual Payment Principal Paid Interest Paid Remaining Balance 1 3,209,703.49 1,209,703.49 2,000,000.00 38,790,296.51 2 3,209,703.49 1,270,188.66 1,939,514.83 37,520,107.85 3 3,209,703.49 1,333,698.10 1,876,005.39 36,186,409.76 4 3,209,703.49 1,400,383.00 1,809,320.49 34,786,026.76 5 3,209,703.49 1,470,402.15 1,739,301.34 33,315,624.61 6 3,209,703.49 1,543,922.26 1,665,781.23 31,771,702.35 7 3,209,703.49 1,621,118.37 1,588,585.12 30,150,583.98 8 3,209,703.49 1,702,174.29 1,507,529.20 28,448,409.69 9 3,209,703.49 1,787,283.00 1,422,420.48 26,661,126.69 10 3,209,703.49 1,876,647.15 1,333,056.33 24,784,479.53 11 3,209,703.49 1,970,479.51 1,239,223.98 22,814,000.02 12 3,209,703.49 2,069,003.49 1,140,700.00 20,744,996.54 13 3,209,703.49 2,172,453.66 1,037,249.83 18,572,542.87 14 3,209,703.49 2,281,076.34 928,627.14 16,291,466.53 15 3,209,703.49 2,395,130.16 814,573.33 13,896,336.37 16 3,209,703.49 2,514,886.67 694,816.82 11,381,449.70 17 3,209,703.49 2,640,631.00 569,072.49 8,740,818.70 18 3,209,703.49 2,772,662.55 437,040.93 5,968,156.14 19 3,209,703.49 2,911,295.68 298,407.81 3,056,860.46 20 3,209,703.49 3,056,860.46 152,843.02 0.00 Loan and Debt-Service Assumptions Principal (local funding required): $40,000,000 Interest rate (assumed): 5% (typical municipal borrowing rate) Amortization period: 20 years Loan type: Fixed payment, equal annual installments Annual debt-service payment: $3,209,703/year Total interest over 20 years: $24,194,070 Per-household impact (37,795 households): $84.92/year Page 207 of 368 Appendix C – Source References City of Niagara Falls – 2025 Tax Levy Supported Budget Summary (Approved Jan 21, 2025) City of Niagara Falls – 2024 Tax Levy Supported Operating Budget (Waste Mgmt removed) City of Niagara Falls – 2025 Capital Budget (Adopted Nov 26, 2024) RCF-2025-15 Staff Report 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Capital Budget Presentation (Revised) Statistics Canada – 2021 Census Profile, Niagara Falls (total private households = 37,795) Debt-service calculation: Fixed-payment amortization formula applied to $40,000,000 at 4% and 5% over 20 years Disclaimer All figures in this report are project estimates based on publicly available information, the City’s budgets, presentations, and standard loan amortization formulas. They are provided to the best of my understanding of the available data. Actual costs may vary depending on the final project scope, borrowing terms, interest rates, and future Council decisions. Inadvertent errors or omissions may exist. Page 208 of 368 CS-2025-48 Finance Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 Recommendation(s) 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. Executive Summary Property owners can seek remedy from property assessments that are not accurate due to errors in preparation of the Assessment Roll or due to changes in specific circumstances. These remedies are available by virtue of s.357 and s.358 of The Municipal Act, 2001. This report is provided to Council periodically during the fiscal year to attain Council approval of the changes afforded under these sections. This is the second report for 2025. Adjustments totaling $407,205 are being recommended in this report with allocations to be made to City, Regional and School Board revenue. In the 2025 Tax Levy Supported Budget, an allowance has been established for these expenditures. At this time, the allowance provided in the Tax Levy Supported Budget is adequate to account for the City’s proportionate share of approximately $142,522. Background This report is the second report this year in relation to s.357 and s.358 reductions. Analysis Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes for persons who were overcharged by reason of any gross or manifest error in the preparation of the Assessment Roll. Applications have been received and the applicants have been notified that the respective matters will be considered by City Council this evening. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation has confirmed that the subject properties were assessed incorrectly in that these properties had structures that had been demolished or removed, were damaged or razed by fire, have ceased to be liable at the rate it was taxed, underwent repairs/renovations preventing normal use for a period of longer than 3 months, became exempt, or a transposition, typographical, or clerical error was made. Page 1 of 3 Page 209 of 368 Financial Implications/Budget Impact The 2025 Tax Levy Supported Budget provides an allowance for tax write-offs due to assessment appeals and tax write offs. Attached is a listing of all the properties that staff are recommending receive adjustments due to successful applications. An amount of $407,205 in adjustments is listed. The City’s approximate portion is $142,522 and has been accounted for in the 2025 Tax Levy Supported Budget. The balance of approximately $264,683 represents adjustments for the School Boards and the Region of Niagara. These adjustments will be made as part of the year end reconciliations. Strategic Plan Pillars Customer Service Delivering a welcoming and consistent customer service experience centred around the people we serve. Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . List of Attachments CS-2025-48 Attachment 1 Written by: Amber Ferguson, Manager of Revenue Submitted by: Status: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Approved - 18 Aug 2025 Shelley Darlington, General Manager of Corporate Services Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Page 2 of 3 Page 210 of 368 (Pursuant to Section 358 and 357 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) of the Municipal Act) Municipality CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Assessment Region NIAGARA I hereby apply for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes as set out below and certify that the Regional Assessment Commissioner has verified that the information contained in this application is in accordance with her/his records. Appeal Roll Number Name Assessed Address Tax Year Reason for Application Refund 2025-24 2725 010 001 12701 0000 2708272 ONTARIO INC 4357 RIVER RD 2024 MAJOR REPAIRS OR RENOVATIONS $15,023.73 2025-25 2725 010 001 12701 0000 2708272 ONTARIO INC 4357 RIVER RD 2025 MAJOR REPAIRS OR RENOVATIONS $62,741.87 2025-12 2725 010 002 09500 0000 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS 4403 PARK ST 2025 TAX CLASS CONVERSION $2,052.12 2025-16 2725 010 005 02600 0000 JOEDY BURDETT & LYNN BURDETT 4622 BRIDGE ST 2024 TAX CLASS CONVERSION $619.58 2025-01 2725 030 004 00320 0000 V2 NIAGARA INC 5145 CENTRE ST 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $28,315.73 2025-13 2725 040 007 00101 0000 CHRISTINA MARIA FORTUNA & JASON FORTUNA 6254 BROCK ST 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $273.52 2025-15 2725 060 007 03400 0000 STELLA HUTCHINSON 5210 DRUMMOND RD/6182 SIDNEY ST 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $467.15 2025-21 2725 070 017 03000 0000 15270171 CANADA INC. 7034 LUNDY'S LN 2024 CHANGE IN EVENT SUBJECT TO LOWER TAX RATE $0.00 2025-03 2725 080 006 10000 0000 HUIYI HE 6248 DUNN ST 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $150.16 2024-48 2725 090 002 06000 0000 ALESSANDRO MARONE & GUISEOOE MARONE 4653 LEE AV 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $934.30 2025-09 2725 090 005 04900 0000 ANTONIO GALLO & SUSAN GALLO 7961 BOOTH ST 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $183.52 2025-04 2725 090 006 46560 0000 MCLEOD SQUARE INC 7835-7957 MCLEOD RD 2022 GROSS OR MANIFEST ERROR $8,495.31 2025-05 2725 090 006 46560 0000 MCLEOD SQUARE INC 7835-7957 MCLEOD RD 2023 GROSS OR MANIFEST ERROR $9,290.00 2025-20 2725 090 006 46560 0000 MCLEOD SQUARE INC 7835-7957 MCLEOD RD 2024 GROSS OR MANIFEST ERROR $23,064.94 2025-26 2725 090 006 46560 0000 MCLEOD SQUARE INC 7835-7957 MCLEOD RD - METRO 2023 GROSS OR MANIFEST ERROR $4,594.36 2025-17 2725 090 007 29710 0000 5009856 ONTARIO INC 7280 LUNDY'S LN 2024 TAX CLASS CONVERSION $14,794.79 2025-18 2725 100 002 09900 0000 VINCENT BIAMONTE 6811 CARMELLA PL 2024 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $1,832.99 2025-19 2725 100 002 09900 0000 VINCENT BIAMONTE 6811 CARMELLA PL 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $8,575.53 2025-27 2725 110 001 13036 0000 SADAF ANWAR & AHMED ANWAR 7275 LIONSHEAD AV 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $2,024.59 2025-28 2725 110 002 08950 0000 JOE BUTERA HOLDINGS (NIAGARA) INC 7960 OAKWOOD DR 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $3,262.75 2024-41 2725 100 003 02801 0000 CASSONE DWELLINGS (BT) INC 3736-3770 MONTROSE RD 2023 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $213,028.50 2025-07 2725 110 002 02300 0000 MOUNTAINVIEW GARNER DEVELOPMENTS INC 7327 GARNER RD 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $2,485.90 2025-22 2725 120 005 02000 0000 JOHN MILLINGTON & BRENDA MILLINGTON 3908 BRIDGEWATER ST 2024 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $1,223.49 2025-23 2725 120 005 02000 0000 JOHN MILLINGTON & BRENDA MILLINGTON 3908 BRIDGEWATER ST 2025 RAZED BY FIRE, DEMOLITION OR OTHERWISE $3,770.56 Total $407,205.39 Approved: Report No.:CS-2025-48 JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR BILL MATSON, CITY CLERK [*Any individual items not approved must be struck out and initialed.]Page 3 of 3Page 211 of 368 CS-2025-49 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Encroachment Agreement 4624 Queen Street Owner: Grap Queen Street Inc. Our File: 2025-035 Recommendation(s) 1. That Council DIRECT that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Grap Queen Street Inc. to permit a canopy sign within the City's road allowance, being a portion of Queen Street, adjacent to 4624 Queen Street and being shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto on the terms and conditions outlined in this report. 2. That Council AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Encroachment Agreement. Executive Summary 4624 Queen Street (the "property") is owned by Grap Queen Street Inc. (the "Owner"). The Owner has been granted a Sign By-law amendment to permit 3 readograph/electronic message centres signs on the existing canopy sign at the property. The existing canopy sign has been in existence since the 1940's within the City's road allowance however has never been formalized through an Encroachment Agreement. The Sign By-law amendment approval is subject to the Owner entering into an Encroachment Agreement with the City. The Owner has requested the agreement and staff are in support of this request and recommend the City enter into the Encroachment Agreement. Background 4924 Queen Street contains a vacant building that was previously used as a theatre (Seneca Theatre) from the 1940's to the 1990's. The existing canopy sign has encroached within the Queen Street road allowance since the 1940's. The Owner has been granted a Sign By-law amendment to permit three readograph/electronic message signs on the existing canopy sign, subject to the Owner entering an Encroachment Agreement with the City. Analysis The City has received a request for an Encroachment Agreement to permit the Owner's existing canopy sign to encroach within Queen Street. The Owner has submitted hte $500 application fee in accordance with the City's Encroachment policy. Page 1 of 5 Page 212 of 368 Information about the property was circulated to City departments for comments and the comments received are summarized below: Municipal Works  As the general dimensions and location of the existing canopy sign overhang is not changing materially, there are no objections. Planning, Building and Development  As the required Sign By-law amendment has been approved, there are no objections. The total area of encroachment is approximately 14.3 square metres (154 square feet) and is shown outlined in blue on Schedule "A". The sign rendering is also attached for Council's information as Schedule "B". The City's Encroachment Policy also requires the applicant to prepare and pay for a reference plan to describe the lands being encroached upon. The policy also allows for payment of an annual fee for the encroachment permission. Given the size and location of the encroachment staff recommend an annual fee of $500. The City Solicitor will prepare an Encroachment Agreement that will include items such as length of agreement, permitted uses, approved layout, details of maintenance and restoration, liability insurance, payment of fees and a termination clause. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis The terms of the Encroachment Agreement will require the Owner to maintain the encroachments in a good condition. The agreement will also contain a termination clause in the event the City requires the property for municipal purposes. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The owner will be responsible for all costs relating to the preparation and registration of the agreement and reference plan. There will be a $500 annual fee for the encroachment permission. Strategic Plan Pillars Customer Service Delivering a welcoming and consistent customer service experience centred around the people we serve. Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . List of Attachments Page 2 of 5 Page 213 of 368 Schedule A Schedule B Written by: Stephanie Tripp, Manager of Realty Services Submitted by: Status: Shelley Darlington, General Manager of Corporate Services Approved - 20 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 20 Aug 2025 Page 3 of 5 Page 214 of 368 Page 4 of 5 Page 215 of 368 Sign Renderings Page 5 of 5 Page 216 of 368 PBD-2025-49 Planning Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: Quarter 2 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report Recommendation(s) 1. That Council receive the Quarter 2 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report that reviews the status of current development and housing activity in the City of Niagara Falls from April 1 through June 30 of 2025 (Q2). 2. That Council direct staff to forward the housing information to the Province as required. Executive Summary As part of the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, the Planning Act was amended to give the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the authority to require municipalities and planning boards to report information on planning matters. The Province has mandated specific data to be reported on a quarterly and annual basis. This report summarizes that information. In Q2 2025, the City of Niagara Falls issued 85 new residential building permits, for 180 new residential units, at a value of $70.8 million. Most of the new residential units were in the form of townhouses, apartments and additional dwelling units. 98% of these new units meet the criteria for housing that is attainable for households at the moderate-income level, based on the City’s 2022 Housing Strategy. During the same period the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported 131 housing starts (the beginning of the housing construction cycle, indicated by a completed foundation), and 96 completions (the end of the housing construction cycle whereby occupants can now move in). In non-residential development, Niagara Falls saw 2 permits at a total value of $1.75 million in new Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction, and 68 permits at a total value of $15.24 million in ICI renovations and alterations, for a total of $17.0 million. In Q2 2025, the Planning Department received 59 planning applications and attended 19 Variances Minor on focus meetings, with and pre-consultation a Consent Page 1 of 23 Page 217 of 368 applications. This represents a 7.3% increase from Q2 2024 which had 55 planning applications. During Q2 2025 By-Law Services processed 4,766 complaints, orders, rodent rebates, inquiries, letters, and requests, representing a 100% increase from Q1 2025 (2,385). Excluding phone call and counter inquiry complaints, By-law Services’ activity was 52% higher in the first six months of 2025 with 1,439 property standards and by-law complaints in comparison to 947 complaints received for the first six months of 2024. Residential building permit activity in the first half of 2025 has slightly increased in comparison to the first half of 2024 with 328 vs 320 new residential units created. The total value of residential permits in the first six months of 2025 was $106.0 million as compared to $124.2 million in the first half of 2024. A noteworthy observation is the broader and denser mix of housing that builders are constructing in the first half of 2025. In the first six months of 2025 only 8.5% of the building permits requested were for single detached housing and 91.5% for denser forms of housing such as townhouses, apartments and additional dwelling units. In comparison, in the first six months of 2024, 30% of the building permits requested were for single or semi- detached dwellings and 70% of the building permits were for townhouses, apartments and additional dwelling units. The emphasis on constructing denser forms of housing may be in response to the consumer’s ability to pay. The total value of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) development permits for new construction had decreased significantly in comparison to Q1 2025. In Q2 2025 the total value was $1.75 million while Q1 2025 reported a total value of $122.1 million. Q1 benefitted from the construction of a Hydrogen Plant valuing $120 million at 2900 Whirlpool Road, with an area of 1,620 square metres. The total value of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) building permits for renovations and alterations has increased in comparison to Q1 2025. This quarter, the total value was $15.22 million, while Q1 2025 reported a total value of $2.84 million. Despite the current uncertain economic climate, total ICI permits (new and renovations/alterations) in the first six months of 2025 has increased in Niagara Falls with $139.93 million of ICI activity recorded as compared to $122.93 million of total ICI activity recorded in the first half of 2024. Background The information and data collected for the provincial reporting is included in this report for Council’s information. This report informs Council about Planning, Building, and By- law Enforcement activity that occurred in the City during Q2 2025 (April to June), as part of the strategy to manage and plan for the City’s future. Analysis Page 2 of 23 Page 218 of 368 This By-law and Building, of review Planning, with Council provides report a Enforcement activity that occurred in the City of Niagara Falls in Q2 2025. In addition, it and to relative data provides levels service assessing for tool a as serves departmental key performance indicators (KPIs). The collection and reporting on these statistics enable staff and Council to make more informed decisions with respect to infrastructure projects, housing, and land needs requirements for the City. In addition, it allows for a benchmarking of service levels. This report analyzes residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional building permit activity and assesses the City’s performance during Q2 in regard to affordable housing targets. “Appendix 1” summarizes the statistics that are reviewed by the Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, quarterly and annually. Residential: Building Permit Activity Niagara Falls issued 85 new residential building permits in Q2 2025. From these 85 permits, Q2 2025 saw 180 new residential units, specifically 22 single detached, 28 townhomes, a 31-unit apartment building and a 60-unit apartment building, 9 new apartments created through conversions and 30 additional dwelling unit permits. Altogether, the City has issued building permits for a total of 326 new residential units in the first half of 2025. This represents a 2% increase in the number of new residential building permits issued in comparison to the first half of 2024 (320). In Q2, the new residential construction value was $70.8 million and the residential renovation and alterations value was $4.4 million, for a total residential construction value of $75.2 million, 12.7% higher than the total residential construction value of $66.7 million recorded in Q2 2024. The first half of 2025 saw $106 million in total residential construction as opposed $124.2 million recorded in the first six months of 2024, a decrease of 14.7%. Affordable and Attainable Housing ‘Affordable’ housing, as defined in the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, means housing for which the purchase price results in annual accommodation costs that do not exceed 30 percent of gross income for low and moderate-income households, making this housing attainable. Attainability is measured across a spectrum of income levels with low income represented by households annually earning up to $51,474 and moderate and $51,475 between earning incomes by represented households $130,899 annually and high-income households earning $130,900 and beyond. Council will note that the housing attainability benchmarks first introduced in the 2022 Housing Strategy and utilized by staff to assess development applications relative to Official Plan policy have been updated to the end of 2024. Accordingly, the maximum Page 3 of 23 Page 219 of 368 attainable house price for those households earning up to $108,970 annually has increased to $567,574. Staff are still in the process of quantifying how land costs and condominium fees impact housing cost. With respect to the attainability of new residential construction in Q2 2025, of the 180 new residential units, 98% of the units are considered attainable for moderate income households (primarily at the higher end of the moderate-income brackets and earning up to $108,970 annually) based on OLMCBO construction values. While accurate to construction costs, OLMCBO construction permit values do not account for land costs or condominium fees which add to the overall cost of housing, however, do allow staff to better assess the attainability of new housing that is being introduced to the market. New townhomes and apartment units account for 90% of the new housing that is attainable in Q2. With respect to development approvals, Q2 saw Council approval of 395 housing units that are attainable. Notable projects included 138 units that were approved in Riverfront Phase 2 and 138 units that were approved at 7701 Lundy’s Lane through the conversion of a motel (96 units) and the construction of a new six storey building (42 units) for rental housing at the same site. As per the City’s Official Plan, the City aims to meet a housing goal of 40% for units that are attainable or a minimum of 270 units that are attainable, annually. Based on building permit values, as of the end of Q2 2025, the City has already achieved 326 units that are attainable, or 120% of the annual target. After a turbulent Q1 2025, the housing market in Niagara Falls settled down in Q2 with average sale prices rebounding from their low of $586,544 in March to a high of $611,000 in May and then decreasing slightly to a June average sale value of $609,700. Mail and Globe that noted the can it purposes, comparison For be newspaper recently reported that the median home price across Canada is $776,400. Q2 Residential Starts and Completions In Q2 2025, CMHC reported 131 housing unit starts (the beginning of the housing construction cycle) and 96 housing unit completions (the end of the construction cycle) in FallsNiagara . were were 6 detached, single 9 131 housing the Of starts, townhouses and 116 were for apartments. Of the 96 completions, 13 were single detached, for were 52 and units 29 were semi-detached, were 2 townhouse apartments. In Q1 2025, CMHC reported 6 starts and 30 completions, resulting in a total of 137 starts and 126 completions for the first half of 2025. When comparing the first half of 2025 to the first half of 2024, housing starts have increased by 104% (137 vs 67), yet housing completions have decreased by 117% (126 vs 274). It is noted that the CMHC data for starts and completions does not include ADUs. The City has a Housing Pledge to construct 8,000 homes by 2031. The Provincial Building Faster Fund provides funding to municipalities that meet the Housing Pledge Page 4 of 23 Page 220 of 368 goal assigned by the Province. While Niagara Falls was able to exceed its housing pledge target for 2024, and receive over $2.8 million in funding, the 2025 target has yet to be released by the Province. While staff await the annual 2025 target release, staff, continue to gather the necessary data to assess progress in this regard and will report back to Council accordingly. Non-Residential Permit Activity: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional A total of 70 permits were issued for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction projects in Q2 2025. This includes 2 for new construction and 68 for renovation and alteration construction, with a total value of $1.75 million for new ICI construction and $15.22 million for renovations and alterations ICI construction. Q1 2025 saw a new ICI construction value of $120.13 million, and a renovations and alterations ICI construction value of $3.84 million. Of the 2 permits for new ICI construction, both were institutional with a building permit value of $1.7 million issued for a new salt and sand storage facility at the City’s Service Centre. Of the 68 permits issued for renovation and alteration ICI construction, 12 were institutional, 5 were industrial, and 51 were commercial. Despite the current uncertain economic climate, total ICI construction (new and renovations/alterations) in the first six months of 2025 has increased overall in Niagara Falls. The first half of 2025 saw $139.93 million of ICI activity recorded as opposed to $122.93 million of total ICI activity recorded in the first half of 2024, a 13.3% increase. Q2 Planning Applications Activity During Q2 2025, Planning, Building, and Development processed the following numbers and types of development applications:  12 Zoning By-Law Amendment applications,  5 Official Plan Amendment application,  21 Minor Variance applications,  11 Consent applications,  10 Site Plan applications,  0 Plans of Subdivision/Condominium; and,  19 Pre-consultation meetings. In Q2 2025, 59 development applications and 19 pre-consultations were processed. When compared to Q1 2025, the Planning Department has seen an increase in the number of applications (from 40 in Q1 2025 to 59 in Q2 2025) and a slight decrease in the number of pre-consultation meetings (from 20 in Q1 2025 to 19 in Q2 2025). This is largely attributed to an increase in the number of minor variance and consent applications, which saw a combined 68% increase in comparison to Q1 2025 (19 in Q1 2025 compared to 32 in Q2 2025). Most Minor Variance applications requested relief Page 5 of 23 Page 221 of 368 from side yard minimums, front yard setbacks, and rear yard setbacks of the Zoning Bylaw. Further it should be noted that a total of 99 development applications were processed in the first half of 2025 which is a 29% increase in the 77 development applications that were processed in the first six months of 2024. It should be noted that in total, that Planning Department staff have carriage of approximately 300 files. Q2 Building and By-law Services Activity During Q2 2025, Building and By-law Enforcement Services staff responded to the following numbers of inquiries and complaints.  882 By-law complaints,  7 Water Supply, Plumbing and Drainage complaints,  16 structural, roof, stairs, walls, ceiling, foundation complaints,  1 lack of heat complaints,  2 zoning /out buildings complaints,  24 miscellaneous complaints,  44 Building Code Orders issued,  15 Rodent Rebates paid out,  3,656 Calls/Counter inquiries,  32 Compliance letters issued,  3 Freedom of Information Requests,  2 Occupancy Standards complaints, and  18 tree issues complaints. This represents a total of 4,766 inquiries, letters, complaints and orders for Q2 2025. By- Law activity has increased by 100% in comparison to Q1 2025, that saw a total of 2,385 inquiries, letters, complaints, and orders. In Q2 there were 3,656 calls and counter inquiries and these made up 76.5% of all By-law activity. Excluding phone call and counter inquiry complaints, By-law Services’ activity was 52% higher in the first six months of 2025 with 1,439 property standards and by-law complaints in comparison to 947 received for the same time period in 2024. In Q2, the source of the majority of the complaints were due to the condition of yards which is common with property owners falling behind in lawn maintenance during the rainy Spring months. It should be noted that in the months of May and June, a total of 34 by-law complaints were received on vacation rental units. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis This report has no direct financial implications for the City, however, metrics contained in this report help inform the City’s financial and growth strategies. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Page 6 of 23 Page 222 of 368 The development of a quarterly Housing and Growth Monitoring Report is consistent with the City’s Strategic priorities of Diverse and Affordable Housing. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The development of a quarterly Housing and Growth Monitoring Report is consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan Pillars of Economic Diversification and Growth. Strategic Plan Pillars Economic Diversification & Growth Fostering a balanced and sustainable local economy achieved by expanding and diversifying the types of industries and businesses operating within the community. List of Attachments Appendix 1 Quarter 2 Housing and Growth Monitoring Report (Final) Written by: Brian Dick, Manager of Policy Planning Submitted by: Status: Signe Hansen, Director of Planning Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Kira Dolch, General Manager, Planning, Building & Development Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Page 7 of 23 Page 223 of 368 City of Niagara Falls Housing and Growth Monitoring Report Quarter 2 Report: April 1st, 2025 to June 30th , 2025 Page 8 of 23 Page 224 of 368 www.niagarafalls.ca Page 2 of 11Page 9 of 23 Page 225 of 368 Q2 Residential Building Permit Activity By Value – $ Millions Month (2025)New Construction (Millions) Renovations and Alterations (Millions) Total (Millions) April $32.6 $1.9 $34.6 May $4.0 $1.5 $5.5 June $34.1 $1.0 $35.1 Q2 2025 Total $70.8 M $4.4 M $75.2 M Q1 & Q2 2025 Total $99.9M $6.2 M $106.0 M Source: City of Niagara Falls Building Permits, 2025 Month (2024)New Construction (Millions) Renovations and Alterations (Millions) Total (Millions) April $7.75 $0.6 $8.3 May $45.2 $0.7 $45.9 June $11.6 $1.0 $12.5 Q2 2024 Total $64.4 M $2.3 M $66.7 M Q1 & Q2 2024 Total $88.2 M $36.0 M $124.2 M Page 10 of 23 Page 226 of 368 Source: City of Niagara Falls Building Permits, 2024 Page 11 of 23 Page 227 of 368 Q2 New Residential Construction Permits by Unit Type Type Q1 2025 Q2 2025 YTD Total 2025 YTD Total 2024 Single Family Dwellings 6 22 28 95 Semi Detached Dwellings ---2 Townhouses 60 28 88 66 Apartment Units 50 91 + 9 conversions 150 102 Additional Dwelling Units 30 30 60 55 Total 146 180 326 320 Source: City of Niagara Falls Building Permits, 2025 Vacation Rental Units (VRU’s) Year Registered in Q1 Registered in Q2 Total Active Registered 2025 1 6 71 2024 4 n/a 64 Source: City of Niagara Falls Clerks Department, 2025 Page 12 of 23 Page 228 of 368 www.niagarafalls.ca Page 4 of 11 Page 13 of 23 Page 229 of 368 Q2 Residential Development Activity CMHC Reported Residential Starts, 2025 Singles Semis Towns Apartments Total April 2 ---2 May 1 ---1 June 6 -6 116 128 Q2 Total 2025 9 0 6 116 131 YTD 2025 Total 13 2 6 116 137 2024 Total (January -June) 26 4 37 -67 *Residential starts do not account for ADUs. Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Data, 2025 CMHC Reported Residential Completions, 2025 Singles Semis Towns Apartments Total April 4 2 25 -31 May 5 --50 55 June 4 -4 2 10 Q2 Total 2025 13 2 29 52 96 YTD 2025 Total 37 2 35 52 126 YTD 2024 Total (January to June) 15 6 230 23 274 Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing, Housing Market Information Portal, 2025 Page 14 of 23 Page 230 of 368 As reported by the CMHC, a residential start is the beginning of the construction phase, typically a building foundation or footing. A completion signifies the end of the construction cycle, when a building is ready for habitation and an occupancy permit has been issued. Page 15 of 23 Page 231 of 368 Section 1 – Development Review Q2 Non-Residential Building Permit Activity: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Value and Permit Number of ICI New Building Permits, Q2 2025 Month Value ($)Permit # April $46,595 1 May $1,700,000 1 June $0 0 Q2 2025 Total $1,746,595 2 YTD Total $121,878,190 7 YTD 2024 Total $112,464,225 n/a Source: City of Niagara Falls Building Permits, 2025 Value and Permit Number of ICI Renovations and Alterations Building Permits, Q2 2025 Month Value ($)Permit # April $4,175,824 20 May $2,847,016 20 June $8,192,876 28 Q2 2025 Total $15,215,716 68 YTD Total $18,052,100 80 YTD 2024 Total $10,474,904 n/a Source: City of Niagara Falls Building Permits, 2025  A $1.7 M building permit was issued for a new salt and sand storage facility at the City’s Service Centre. Page 16 of 23 Page 232 of 368  Q2 saw several notable renovation projects: •A $800,000 renovation to an Ontario Power Generation administration building •A $800,000 renovation to the former TGI Friday’s restaurant to convert it into a KEG restaurant. •A $1.8 Million interior alterations to help expand the University of Niagara Falls. •A $ 2 Million renovation to rebrand an existing hotel to the Marriott’s Towneplace Suites www.niagarafalls.ca Page 6 of 11 Page 17 of 23 Page 233 of 368 Section 1 – Development Review Q2 Planning Applications Development Applications Q1 Q2 YTD Total 2024 YTD Total (Jan to June) Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications 5 12 17 17 Official Plan Amendment Applications 1 5 6 8 Minor Variance Applications 10 21 31 31 Consent Applications 9 11 20 12 Site Plan Applications 5 10 15 8 Plans of Subdivision/Condominium 1 0 1 1 Total 40 59 99 77 Pre-Consultation Meetings 20 19 39 45 Source: City of Niagara Falls Planning Records, 2025 In Q2 2025, staff saw 59 Planning applications and 19 Pre-consultation meetings, as opposed to 40 Planning applications and 20 Pre-consultation meetings in Q1 2025. This represents a 48% increase in Planning applications as compared to Q1 2025.  When comparing the planning activity that occurred in the first half of 2025 to the first half of 2024, Planning applications have increased by 29%. Similar to both years, a large majority of the planning application activity can be attributed to a high volume of Committee of Adjustment activity in the form of consent and minor variance applications. Page 18 of 23 Page 234 of 368 Section 1 – Development Review Q2 By-Law Service Activity Type Q1 2025 Q2 2025 YTD Total 2025 YTD Total 2024 (Jan to June) By-Law Complaints 252 882 1,134 382 Property Standards Complaints 68 134 202 202 Building Code Orders 33 +44 77 68 Rodent Rebates paid out 6 15 21 25 Calls/Counter Inquires through the Clerk’s office 2,001 3,656 5,657 1,150 Compliance Letters issued 18 32 50 70 FOI Requests 7 3 10 n/a Total 2,385 4,766 7,151 1,897 Source: City of Niagara Falls By-Law Services Department, 2025  In comparison to Q1 2025, which saw a total of 2,385 complaints, orders, rodent rebates, inquiries, letters, and requests; Q2 2025 saw an increase of 100% with a total of 4,766. This is due to increased by-law complaints and a significant increase in the volume of calls and counter inquiries.  In regard to Bylaw complaints during Q2 2025, the City experienced a peak of 384 complaints in May proceeded by a slight decrease to 369 complaints in June. The source of the majority of the complaints were due to the poor condition of yards which is common with property owners falling behind in lawn maintenance during the rainy Spring months. It should be noted that in the months of May and June, a total of 34 by-law complaints were received on vacation rental units. Page 19 of 23 Page 235 of 368 Section 2 – Housing Market Data Q1 and Q2 Sales Prices and Listings Source: Niagara Association of Realtors, 2025. Average Sale Price Q2, Per Year January February March April May June 2025 $ 574,794 $ 634,222 $ 586,544 $604,900 $611,000 $609,700 2024 $ 600,300 $ 600,600 $ 614,700 $632,400 $641,800 $641,700 2023 $ 612,100 $ 622,000 $ 633,700 $649,600 $657,300 $664,700 Source: Niagara Association of Realtors, 2023-2025 Market Reports After a turbulent Q1 2025, the housing market in Niagara Falls settled down in Q2 with average sale prices rebounding from their low of $586,544 in March to a high of $611,000 in May. June’s average sale price subsided to $609,700 from the May value of $611,000. It should be noted that average sales price has not returned to the Q1 high of $634,222 recorded in February 2025. Further, with continued uncertainty surrounding the economy, primarily due to the ongoing threat of tariffs from the United States, it is anticipated that house prices will not rebound to the high levels that Niagara Falls witnessed in the second half of 2023 for the foreseeable future. .Page 20 of 23 Page 236 of 368 Q2 HOUSING IN REVIEW In accordance with the Niagara Region’s definition of affordable, Niagara Falls has a goal to build 270 housing units that are affordable, per year, with a purchase price or rental price at or below the identified threshold for affordable. The Niagara Region defines affordable housing as, housing that does not cost more than 30 per cent of annual household income for low- and moderate-income households.’ As part of previous changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, the Province implemented mandatory exemptions for affordable owned and affordable rental units. If the proposed units are to be sold or rented at or below the amounts set out in the Ministry’s Affordable Unit Bulletin, the units would be exempt from development charges, subject to an agreement ensuring the units remain affordable for a period of 25 years. The Province updated the Affordable Unit Bulletin on August 1, 2025, to reflect current market values and income levels. Accordingly, the affordable purchase price of a single detached, semi detached, townhouse or condominium apartment unit was raised from $319,800 to $326,400. In Q2 no residential units qualified for a development charge exemption based on Provincial criteria. Q2 New Housing Units that Met Affordable Housing Criteria (Building Permits) Number of New Affordable Housing Units Total Number of New Housing Units % of New Housing Units that meet Affordable Housing Criteria % Change 2024 vs. 2025 Q1 2025 140 146 96% Q2 2025 176 180 98%+ 46% Q2 2024 129 192 67% Source: City of Niagara Falls Building Permits, 2025 * Based on maximum affordable housing price of $567,574 for a moderate-income level household (earning up to $108,970)  In Q2 2025, the high percentage (98%) of new housing units that met the criteria for housing that is affordable, can be partially attributed to 100 (91 new builds and 9 conversions) apartment units and 30 additional dwelling units that are considered affordable. Planning Staff consider ADUs to be a good example of housing that is affordable due to their general size and cost with the average price of Page 21 of 23 Page 237 of 368 creating a basement ADU less than $100,000. Accordingly, the 60 ADUs that have had building permits issued for in the first half of 2025 are helping to contribute to the City’s supply of housing that is affordable and are included in the above table.  With respect to Development Approvals, Q2 2025 saw Council approval of 395 housing units that are affordable. This included 138 units that were approved in Riverfront Phase 2 and 138 units that were approved at 7701 Lundy’s Lane through the conversion of a motel and the construction of a new six storey building for rental housing. As seen in the ‘Average Sales Price Q2, Per Year’ table on page 9, March 2025 marked the low point in the average sales prices of houses in comparison to the high sales price experienced in February 2025. Although the March average sales price of $586,544 is above the maximum benchmark of $567,574 for housing that is affordable (for moderate income households earning up to $108,970 annually), an overall decline in the price of houses during the first half of 2025 has been noted from higher prices seen in both 2023 and 2024. As $567,574 is the new 2024 affordable house price benchmark up from the 2022 benchmark of $539,460, the overall decline in average sale price of homes from the historic highs seen in 2023 have improved the affordability of homes for those trying to enter the housing market. City Planning Staff will continue to monitor housing and building permit data to assess affordability and progress towards the City’s housing goals. Page 22 of 23 Page 238 of 368 Page 23 of 23 Page 239 of 368 RCF-2025-14 Recreation and Culture Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: August 26, 2025 Title: 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees Recommendation(s) THAT Council approve the following 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees: 1. Jared Baldinelli – Athlete Baseball 2. Bob Benson – Builder Soccer 3. Jeremy Cross – Builder Basketball 4. Mary Jane Edna Cruikshank – Builder Multi Sport 5. Jeremy Elliott – Athlete Martial Arts 6. Joe Grant – Athlete Hockey 7. Sara Kovac – Athlete Volleyball 8. Giancarlo Rapanaro – Athlete Football 9. Carolyn St. Angelo – Athlete Basketball Executive Summary The Sports Wall of Fame Committee hosts the annual Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Induction into the Sports Wall of Fame is a special honour that recognizes the significant athletic achievements and contributions of those in our community who have brought fame to the City. The 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be scheduled for early 2026 at the Gale Centre. Background The Sports Wall of Fame Committee has hosted the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony since 1989. Induction into the Sports Wall of Fame is a great honour bestowed on Niagara Falls athletes, builders, teams and sponsors. The event is well attended each year and the Committee works to gather sponsors to offset costs. The Committee hosts the event at the Gale Centre where the Sports Wall of Fame is physically located. Analysis The City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Committee is pleased to acknowledge the contributions of our athletes, builders, teams and sponsors that have brought fame to themselves and to the City. Page 1 of 5 Page 240 of 368 Financial Implications/Budget Impact City staff will coordinate the Induction Ceremony and have budgeted $5,400 for the event. As noted above, the Committee works to gather sponsors to offset program costs. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The City of Niagara Falls is committed to building and promoting a vibrant, sustainable City that supports an active, connected, healthy, and creative community. Through recognition of the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Inductees, the City will help to enhance a sense of pride and commitment from our residents and visitors. Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Social Working in partnership with the Niagara Region to ensure residents have access to basic needs, ensuring that Niagara Falls is a livable, inclusive and supportive community for all. List of Attachments RCF-20-25-14 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees Written by: Beth Angle, Manager of Recreation and Programs Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 13 Aug 2025 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 19 Aug 2025 Page 2 of 5 Page 241 of 368 Name Category Sport Brief Bio Baldinelli, Jared Athlete Baseball Jared is a local Niagara Falls resident and Canadian who achieved impressive accolades in the sport of baseball beginning at the age of 5 with GNBA through his career/travels at Prep school St. Joseph's Collegiate Buffalo N.Y., NCAA Division 1 Baseball scholarship at St. Bonaventure University, the highly PGCBL summer collegiate league and eventually becoming a MLB prospect. Accolades include: All Western New York 1st Team, NYSSWA All State 3rd Team Class AA, All Western New York Player of the Year Finalist, All Catholic 1st Team, All Catholic 1st Team Co-Offensive MVP Player of the League, All Tonawanda 1st Team, 2012 MVP St. Joe's Varsity Baseball, Georgerown Cup Champions 2012 (first time since 2005), Selected All Western New York Scholar Athlete All Catholic 1st Team, All Western New York 1st Team (2nd consecutive year), NYSSWA All State 4th Team Class AA, All Western New York Player of the Year Finalist, 2013 Gold Glove award St. Joe's Varsity Baseball, All Tonawanda 1st Team, Georgetown Cup Champions 2013 (2nd consecutive year), 2013 -Jared led the Marauders this season with Batting average (.444)stolen bases(14) and on base percentage (.565) Benson, Bob Builder Soccer Dedicated 43 years (1975-2018) to the advancement of women's soccer in Niagara Falls and the region. Started as a local youth coach in 1974 & volunteered with the Niagara Falls Soccer Club for 5 years before becoming a member of the board. Served on the board for 20 years, 10 years as Vice President, President and Past President helping to shape the clubs strategy, growth, and programming. He also served as competetive committee chair, tournament convenor, organizing key events and brought visibility to the club and expanded it in many ways. He coached numerous youth teams, including the 2001 girls team that was the first girls team from Niagara Falls to reach an Ontario Cup final. Bob's teams won the South- Region Soccer League several times and won the Marget Edwards Memorial Trophy in 2001. He also played a pivotal role in spearheading the development of the Kalar Road Sports Park. Was awarded the 3M Community Coach award in 2001. Cross, Jeremy Builder Basketball At the high school level at A.N. Myer, Jeremy earned multiple accolades as the male athlete of the year. Since 2018, Jeremy has served as the Executive Director of the Coaches Association of Ontario, and he also currently serves for Canada Basketball as the Team Manager for the Senior Men’s National Team. Since 2007, Jeremy has also coached the Toronto 2025 Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Recommended Inductees Page 3 of 5 Page 242 of 368 Cruikshank, Mary Jane Edna (Martha) Builder Multi-Sport Martha's first award in sports was in 1965 when she was described as 'all round top female entry' in the 35th annual Lions Aquatic Meet at the Jepson Street Pool in Niagara Falls, as she won both of the 2 events she could compete in. In her senior year of public school, her basketball team won the title with an undefeated season, and her Kitchener Street Church basketball team was in the All-Ontario provincial finals. In high school, Martha graduated with the NFCVI Girls Athletic Award, was on the SOSSA champion list for 3 years (gymnastics, volleyball, badminton, and cheerleading). In university, Martha was a part of both Varsity Blues level basketball and volleyball teams at the University of Toronto. After graduating, Martha coached many Stamford teams including a Silver Medal girl's soccer team and a 1986 Zone Champion girls volleyball team. Elliott, Jeremy Athlete Martial Arts Jeremy Elliot is a highly experienced and decorated martial artist who has more than 30 years of knowledge in the industry. He is friendly, family-oriented, and is a trusted name in the community. Jeremy and his students have won countless awards—a testament to his unmatched dedication to martial arts. Jeremy began practicing martial arts in 1985 and started competing just a year after. He is a 6th degree black belt and has a stellar list of accomplishments, including: Jiu Jitsu Coach under Sean Daugherty and Carlos Catania BJJ; Multiple time National Blackbelt League (NBL) World Champion; Sport Karate Museum Inductee; Columbia University Certificate in Sports Management; and the USA Football Coaching Certificate. Jeremy Elliot established United Family Martial Arts in Niagara Falls, ON back in October of 1999. His goal was to promote the values that come with being a martial arts practitioner across the Canadian community. Today, we are proud to share that we have trained successful people from all walks of life. These include black belts, world champions, martial arts instructors, school teachers, doctors, mental health workers, Harvard students, and military personnel. Social responsibility is something we take seriously because of our Grant, Joe Athlete Hockey Joe Grant is the oldest of 4 brothers, all of whom played hockey throughout their lives. He played junior hockey in St. Catharines and Kitchener before joining the Canadian National Team program in 1979-80 and was selected to patrol the blue line for Canada at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic games. After playing in the OHL, Joe went on to play for Team Canada in the 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid. Instead of turning pro in the Page 4 of 5 Page 243 of 368 Kovac, Sara Athlete Volleyball Sara has been an exceptional athlete from a very young age, one of the top athletes from Ontario for volleyball. She won OFSSA with her high school and came third place in provincial championship for club. She won three medals in track and field triple jump at OFSSA. She was part of provincial and national program in volleyball. She got a full scholarship for a top D1 school in California. She then was very successful there making it to the sweet sixteen in indoor and then winning west coast championship in beach volleyball. After she graduated she played professionally volleyball for Slovenia and Germany in bundas lega. She represented Canada in Panam games Rapanaro, GiancarloAthlete Football Giancarlo played 5 seasons (2006 to 2010) at Wilfred Laurier University where he was a 2x All Canadian, 3x OUA 1st Team All Star, President's Trophy Winner in 2006 (Top Defensive Player in Ontario University Athletics) Drafted by the Winnepeg Blue Bombers. Played Nationally for Italy (2013) and St Angelo, Carolyn (Ladas) Athlete Basketball Native of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and spent three years as a member of the Women's Basketball team. She was 4th in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) scoring averaging 16.7 points per game in 1981. She held the distinction of being Niagara College's All-Time Leading Scorer Page 5 of 5 Page 244 of 368 1 Heather Ruzylo From: Darryl Dyball <ddyball@positivelivingniagara.com> Sent: Friday, August 15, 2025 12:35 PM To: Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: Clerk <clerk@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: RE: Flag Raising Request Hello, I’m just following up on the previous email sent July 14th regarding a flag raising request. Please see below: Positive Living Niagara is requesting a flag raising in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24 - Dec 1), World AIDS Day (Dec 1) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1-8). Positive Living Niagara is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing a continuum of innovative and proactive approaches to harm reduction, prevention and a person-centered focus on support and education for those at risk and affected by HIV, HCV and STBBIs. We are hoping to schedule the official flag raising for the afternoon of Monday November 24th at 1pm, and would be delighted to have Mayor Diodati join us and say a few words on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls. We ask that the flag remain up until the end of Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness week (December 8) if possible. Thanks for your assistance  Darryl Dyball (He/Him) Community Development and Education Coordinator Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) Positive Living Niagara 120 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z3 Tel: 905-984-8684 Ext. 120 Fax: 905-988-1921 Cell: (289) 969-0637 Email: ddyball@positivelivingniagara.com PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.positivelivingniagara.com This email may be privileged and/or confidential, and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations. Any distribution, use or copying of this email or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized. If you received this email in error, please advise the sender (by return email or otherwise) immediately. You have consented to receive the attached electronically at the above-noted email address; please retain a copy of this confirmation for future reference Ce courriel est confidentiel et protégé. L'expéditeur ne renounce pas aux droits et obligations qui s'y rapportent. Toute diffusion, utilisation ou copie de ce courriel ou des renseignements qu'il contient par une personne autre que le (les) destinataire(s) désigné(s) est interdite. Si vous recevez ce courriel par erreur, veuillez en aviser l'expéditeur immédiatement, par retour de courriel ou par un autre moyen. Vous avez accepté de recevoir le(s) document(s) ci- joint(s) par voie électronique à l'adresse courriel indiquée ci-dessus; veuillez conserver une copie de cette confirmation pour les fins de reference future Page 245 of 368 2 From: Darryl Dyball Sent: July 14, 2025 4:46 PM To: Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Flag Raising Request Hey there Emily, I hope all is great with you. Positive Living Niagara is requesting a flag raising in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24 - Dec 1), World AIDS Day (Dec 1) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1-8). Positive Living Niagara is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing a continuum of innovative and proactive approaches to harm reduction, prevention and a person-centered focus on support and education for those at risk and affected by HIV, HCV and STBBIs. We are hoping to schedule the official flag raising for the afternoon of Monday November 24th at 1pm, and would be delighted to have Mayor Diodati join us and say a few words on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls. We ask that the flag remain up until the end of Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness week (December 8) if possible. Thanks for your assistance  Darryl Dyball (He/Him) Community Development and Education Coordinator Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) Positive Living Niagara 120 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z3 Tel: 905-984-8684 Ext. 120 Fax: 905-988-1921 Cell: (289) 969-0637 Email: ddyball@positivelivingniagara.com PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.positivelivingniagara.com This email may be privileged and/or confidential, and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations. Any distribution, use or copying of this email or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized. 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Vous avez accepté de recevoir le(s) document(s) ci- joint(s) par voie électronique à l'adresse courriel indiquée ci-dessus; veuillez conserver une copie de cette confirmation pour les fins de reference future Page 246 of 368 3 Page 247 of 368 August 19, 2025 Mayor Jim Diodati and Members of Niagara Falls City Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Re: Request for Flag Raising and Proclamation – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Dear Mayor Diodati and Members of Council, On behalf of Birchway Niagara, I am writing to respectfully request that the City of Niagara Falls hold a flag raising at City Hall on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This important day also launches the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that highlights the urgent need to work together to end violence in all its forms. As part of this recognition, we are also requesting that Niagara Falls City Council pass the attached proclamation in support of this initiative. Displaying the flag and adopting the proclamation will reaffirm the City’s commitment to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and working toward a community free from gender-based violence. We would be honoured to partner with the City in this important act of recognition and solidarity. Thank you for considering our request, and for your ongoing leadership in supporting initiatives that promote safety, dignity, and equality for all residents. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer McQuestion Communications Manager Birchway Niagara jenniferm@birchway.ca 905-356-3933 ext. 239 Attachment: Draft Proclamation and Flag Design Page 248 of 368 Sample Proclamation- The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women WHEREAS violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals; and WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month; and WHEREAS Gender-based violence is a human right issue which our community must work together to address, prevent and address through public awareness and education; and WHEREAS 1 in 3 women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime and these numbers increase exponentially for Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour; and WHEREAS last year in Ontario, 62 women and children were killed by a man known to them, with the majority being their current or former intimate partner WHEREAS this month and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Violence, we acknowledge our community’s support of the Wrapped in Courage campaign and commitment to ending gender-based violence; and WHEREAS on November 25th, The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a Wrapped in Courage flag will be raised in recognition that the courage of a woman alone is not enough, it takes an entire community to end gender-based violence; and NOW THEREFORE I, Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls on behalf of Niagara Falls City Council hereby proclaim November 25th, 2025 shall be known as “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” Page 249 of 368 in Niagara Falls and urge all citizens to recognize this day by taking action to support survivors of gender-based violence and becoming part of Ontario wide efforts to end gender-based violence. 1. Flag Design Page 250 of 368 1 Heather Ruzylo From: Brenda Sharp < > Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 4:40 PM To: Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: William Matson <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca>; Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca>; Kristine Elia <kelia@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]-Event invitation Yes, I would like it if he could bring it to read at the event, just like last year. Thank you….. On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca> wrote: Hey Brenda, Yes the proclamation must go before council - our next is August 26th . I'm looping in Bill Matson and Heather Ruzylo who can confirm it can get on that Agenda. Once approved, Kristine will communicate with you on getting you a new one (or perhaps Mayor Diodati can bring it / read it at the Sept 12th event?) Let me know if that works. Thanks! Emily Emily Tropea | Executive Assistant | Office of the Mayor and CAO | City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext 5101 | etropea@niagarafalls.ca From: Brenda Sharp < Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 2:31 PM To: Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]-Event invitation Good afternoon Emily, Thank you! Here are the answers to your questions: 1) Dance Your Face Off Canada (Fundraiser in support of the Facial Pain Research Foundation) 2) Friday, September 12, 2025 3) Event start: Doors open at 7:00 pm 4) Time for greeting/opening remarks: 7:30 pm 5) Requested arrival time: 7:15 pm 6) Club Italia, 2525 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls 7) Ballroom (double) 8) Audience comprised of: TN patients, friends/family/guests, Doctors, Scientists, 9) 200 - 250 attendees 10) Locals, others from Ontario, Quebec, Florida 11) Last event (Laugh Your Face Off Canada) was also held at Club Italia on September 13, 2024 (Mayor also attended) Page 251 of 368 2 12) Contact: Brenda Sharp 289-929-6395 May I also request another Proclamation for International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day on Oct 7, 2025? I am attaching a previous proclamation for reference. Thank you! Sincerely, Brenda Sharp From: Brenda Sharp < Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 1:53:40 PM To: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]-Event invitation Hello Heather, In addition, I would ask that he again provide another Proclamation declaring October 7th to be International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day, and read it during his opening remarks. Thanks in advance! Brenda Sharp On Wed, May 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> wrote: Good morning, Brenda Thank you kindly for reaching out and requesting that the Mayor attend your fundraiser again this year. I have transitioned into a different department here at the City and I have therefore copied Mayor Diodati’s new scheduler, Emily on this response. I trust that Emily will be in contact with you shortly to discuss the Mayor’s availability. Thank you and best wishes for another successful fundraiser. Heather Phillips | Scheduler/Executive Assistant | Mayor & CAO’s Office | City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext 5101 | hphillips@niagarafalls.ca From: Brenda Sharp < Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:23 PM To: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Event invitation Page 252 of 368 3 I would like to invite Mayor Diodati to attend our fundraiser and give opening remarks at our upcoming fundraiser. Last year he attended and gave opening remarks at our "Laugh Your Face Off" event at Club Italia on Sept 13th. This year's event is called "Dance Your Face Off", and once again all proceeds will go to the Facial Pain Research Foundation to help find a cure for Trigeminal Neuralgia. This year, it will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, and again at Club Italia in Niagara Falls. Please let me know if he will be available.....(time requested would be for 7:00 pm) Thanks! Brenda Sharp CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Page 253 of 368 Proclamation Request - EN WHEREAS Nationwide community support has been critical throughout Arthritis Society Canada’s 77-year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support. WHEREAS Arthritis is a serious disease that causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million people in Canada – 1 in 5 – live every day with the brutal realities of arthritis and there is no cure. Without a greater spotlight on this growing issue, the number of people in Canada with arthritis will rise to nine million by 2045. WHEREAS During Arthritis Awareness Month this September, we will raise awareness, mobilize and engage communities to understand the devastating impact of arthritis, and stand with us to fight for an arthritis-free future. We recognize the work underway to develop a nationwide Arthritis Action Plan to take on the big issues of arthritis, including prevention, equitable access to care and treatment, and elevating the urgency of the disease. WHEREAS Arthritis Society Canada is Canada’s national charity dedicated to extinguishing arthritis for good. We respectfully request that Niagara falls issue a proclamation declaring September Arthritis Awareness Month to help us reach your community with our message and to illustrate your support for those living with the disease, and their families. Page 254 of 368 Demande de proclamation - FR CONSIDÉRANT QUE Tout au long des 77 années d’existence de la Société de l’arthrite du Canada, le soutien de la communauté à l’échelle nationale a été essentiel afin de permettre à l’organisation de remplir sa mission qui consiste à combattre le feu de l’arthrite par la recherche, la défense de la cause, l’innovation, l’information et le soutien. CONSIDÉRANT QUE L’arthrite est une maladie grave qui cause de la douleur débilitante, restreint la mobilité et nuit à la qualité de vie. Six millions de personnes vivant au Canada – soit une personne sur cinq – vivent avec la dure réalité de l’arthrite au quotidien et il n’existe aucun moyen de la guérir. Si nous n’accordons pas plus d’importance à ce problème de plus en plus criant, le nombre de personnes atteintes d’arthrite au Canada atteindra neuf millions d’ici 2045. CONSIDÉRANT QUE En septembre, au cours du Mois de la sensibilisation à l’arthrite, nous sensibiliserons, mobiliserons et engagerons les communautés à comprendre les effets dévastateurs de l’arthrite et à se joindre à nous afin de mener le combat pour un avenir sans arthrite. Nous reconnaissons le travail en cours dans l’élaboration d’une stratégie nationale menant au Plan d’action contre l’arthrite qui s’attaquera aux grands enjeux de l’arthrite, notamment la prévention, l’accès équitable aux soins et aux traitements et la sensibilisation à la gravité de la maladie. CONSIDÉRANT QUE La Société de l’arthrite du Canada est l’organisme de bienfaisance canadien dédié à éradiquer l’arthrite une fois pour toutes. Nous demandons respectueusement à la ville de Niagara falls d’émettre une proclamation déclarant le mois de septembre « Mois de la sensibilisation à l’arthrite » afin de nous aider à transmettre notre message à sa communauté et ainsi illustrer son soutien aux personnes atteintes de la maladie et à leurs familles. Page 255 of 368 Page 256 of 368 1 Heather Ruzylo From: Aishwarya Ranjhan <ARanjhan@arthritis.ca> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:16 AM To: Jason Burgess <jburgess@niagarafalls.ca>; William Matson <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: Proclamation Request for Arthritis Awareness Month – September 2025 Good Morning, I hope you're doing well. I’m following up on the email I sent regarding our request for a proclamation to recognize September as Arthritis Awareness Month in Niagara Falls. I’ve attached proclamation request wording for your reference and would be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information if needed. We truly hope Niagara Falls will join the growing list of municipalities helping to raise awareness for the 6 million Canadians affected by arthritis. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Warm Regards Aishwarya Ranjhan (she/her) Marketing and Communication Intern aranjhan@arthritis.ca Arthritis Society Canada 300 – 220 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2W4 From: Aishwarya Ranjhan Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:48 AM To: cao@niagarafalls.ca <cao@niagarafalls.ca>; billmatson@niagarafalls.ca <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Proclamation Request for Arthritis Awareness Month – September 2025 Good Morning, Page 257 of 368 2 I hope you are doing well. My name is Aishwarya Ranjhan, and I am a Summer Marketing and Communications Intern at Arthritis Society Canada. I am reaching out on behalf of Nadia Formigoni, our Vice President of Brand, Direct Marketing and Communications, to kindly request your support in proclaiming September as Arthritis Awareness Month in Niagara Falls. We truly appreciate Niagara Fall’s past participation in this initiative. Your continued support plays an important role in raising awareness and showing solidarity with those affected by arthritis in your community. For over 77 years, Arthritis Society Canada has relied on the strength of nationwide community support to advance its mission. This includes driving research, championing advocacy efforts, fostering innovation, and providing trusted information and support to individuals affected by arthritis. Arthritis impacts six million Canadians, which means one in five people are living with the realities of this disease. It causes chronic pain, limits mobility, and significantly affects overall quality of life. Without greater awareness and action, this number is expected to rise to nine million by 2045. Your renewed support through this proclamation would help amplify this important message and reinforce your municipality’s dedication to those living with arthritis. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Warm regards, Aishwarya Ranjhan Summer Intern, Marketing and Communications aranjhan@arthritis.ca Arthritis Society Canada 300 – 220 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2W4 Page 258 of 368 1 Heather Ruzylo From: Niagarka Organization Non-Profit < Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 10:48 PM To: William Matson <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca>; Clerk <clerk@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Request for Designation as an Event of Municipal Significance and Support for the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival – July 11–12, 2026 Dear Mr. Matson, On behalf of Niagarka Organization, I am writing to respectfully request that the City of Niagara Falls consider granting the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival the official designation of Event of Municipal Significance. The Festival will take place at Firemen’s Park on July 11–12, 2026, and is expected to gather thousands of attendees from across Niagara, Ontario, and beyond. As in past years, the event will showcase Ukrainian culture through music, dance, theatre, children’s programming, authentic cuisine, artisans, and community activities. It will also include interactive family attractions and opportunities to engage with local organizations and businesses. Such a designation would not only assist us in meeting requirements for permits and licenses but also help recognize the festival’s important contribution to the cultural, social, and economic life of Niagara Falls. In addition, we kindly ask for the City’s support in promotion and attendance, as your involvement will help us broaden community awareness and encourage participation from both residents and visitors. Thank you for your consideration of this request. We look forward to your decision so that we may begin preparations for this important celebration for our community. We also kindly ask that you inform us when our request will be considered, and if needed, we would be happy to present a short presentation. Sincerely, Iryna Lohazyak President, Niagarka Organization -- Дякуємо за звернення, якщо ми вам допомогли і вам не складно, то ставте вподобайку на нашій сторінці https://www.facebook.com/niagarka і напишіть відгук або коментар. Більше інформації про нас і нашу роботу за посиланнями: https://www.youtube.com/@Niagarka https://niagarka.com/ Page 259 of 368 2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/niagaraukrainiancomunication Дякуємо 걭걮걯거걭걮걯거 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Page 260 of 368 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca August 1, 2025 CL 11- 2025, July 24, 2025 DISTRIBUTION LIST SENT ELECTRONICALLY Motion Respecting “Elect Respect” Campaign Regional Council, at its meeting held on July 24, 2025, passed the following motion: WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; WHEREAS social medial platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; WHEREAS H.E.R. has launched a campaign called “Elect Respect” to promote the importance of a healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials that encourages individuals to participate in the political process; and WHEREAS on June 5, 2025, the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians launched a non-partisan ‘Parliamentary Civility Pledge” to encourage all parliamentarians to commit to end workplace harassment and increase civility on Parliament Hill, modelled after the pledge developed in Halton by representatives of H.E.R. Page 261 of 368 Page 2 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Niagara Regional Council SUPPORTS the ‘Elect Respect” pledge and commits to: a) Treat others with respect in all spaces; public, private, and online; b) Reject and call out harassment, abuse and personal attacks; c) Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks; d) Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office; e) Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats; and f) Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct; 2. That Niagara Regional Council CALLS on elected officials, organizations, and community members to support the ‘Elect Respect’ campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca; 3. That a copy of this resolution BE SENT to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Niagara’s MPs and MPPs, Niagara Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and 4. That this resolution BE SENT to all of Niagara’s local area municipalities with a request that their Councils pass a similar motion. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk :kl CLK-C 2025-081 Distribution List: Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario’s Big City Mayors Federation of Canadian Municipalities Local Members of Parliament Local Members of Provincial Parliament Niagara Regional Police Ontario Provincial Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police Local Area Municipalities Page 262 of 368 The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Administration Office of the Town Clerk 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, ON L3M 0J5 Phone: 905-945-9634 Ext. 2171 | Fax: 905-945-5010 Email: vsteele@grimsby.ca August 14, 2025 SENT VIA E-MAIL clerks@stcatharines.ca Attention: City of St. Catharines RE: Endorsement of City of St. Catharines’ Motion – Elect Respect Pledge Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby at its meeting held on August 11, 2025 passed the following resolution: C-25-150 Moved: Councillor Korstanje Seconded: Councillor Howe Resolved that Council endorse the City of St. Catharines' motion regarding an Elect Respect Pledge. If you require any additional information, please let me know. Regards, Victoria Steele Town Clerk CC: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (resolutions@amo.on.ca) Ontario’s Big City Mayors (info@obcm.ca) Federation of Canadian Municipalities (info@fcm.ca) Dean Allison (dean.allison@parl.gc.ca) Sam Oosterhoff (sam.oosterhoffco@pc.ola.org) Chris Bittle (chris.bittle@parl.gc.ca) Jennie Stevens (jstevens-co@ndp.on.ca) Fred Davies (fred.davies@parl.gc.ca) Jeff Burch (jburch-co@ndp.on.ca) Tony Baldinelli (tony.baldinelli@parl.gc.ca) Wayne Gates (wgates-co@ndp.on.ca) Michelle Seaborn (michelle.seaborn@niagararegion.ca) Niagara Regional Police (info@niagarapolice.ca) Ontario Provincial Police (opp.media@opp.ca) Page 263 of 368 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp.hqmediarelations-dgrelationsmedias.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca) Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario ATTCH: Elect Respect Pledge Our File 10.12.1 Page 264 of 368 July 30, 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario 155 University Ave | Suite 800 Toronto, ON M5H 3B7 Sent via email: resolutions@amo.on.ca Re: Elect Respect Pledge Our File 10.12.1 To Whom it May Concern, At its meeting of July 14, 2025, St. Catharines City Council approved the following motion: WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and Page 265 of 368 WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance of healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials that encourages individuals to participate in the political process; and WHEREAS on June 5, 2025, the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians launched a non-partisan “Parliamentary Civility Pledge” to encourage all parliamentarians to commit to end workplace harassment and increase civility on Parliament Hill, modelled after the pledge developed in Halton by representatives of H.E.R.; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT City of St. Catharines Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: • Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, • Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, • Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, • Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, • Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and • Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City of St. Catharines Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario, relevant MPs and MPPs, Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at extension 1524. Donna Delvecchio, Acting City Clerk Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk :av cc: Ontario Big City Mayors The Federation of Canadian Municipalities Page 266 of 368 Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario MPs and MPPs Regional Police The Ontario Provincial Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police Page 267 of 368 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Nicholas Debono, City Clerk 3540 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1044 Thorold, ON L2V 4A7 August 13, 2025 SENT ELECTRONICALLY To All Concerned Organizations Re: 12.3 Support for Elect Respect Pledge – City of Thorold Council Resolution Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Thorold, at its meeting held on August 12, 2025, considered the aforementioned topic and passed the following resolution: The Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; WHEREAS social medial platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; Page 268 of 368 City of Thorold P.O. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7 Page 2 of 2 Tel: 905-227-6613 WHEREAS H.E.R. has launched a campaign called “Elect Respect” to promote the importance of a healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials that encourages individuals to participate in the political process; and WHEREAS on June 5, 2025, the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians launched a non-partisan ‘Parliamentary Civility Pledge” to encourage all parliamentarians to commit to end workplace harassment and increase civility on Parliament Hill, modelled after the pledge developed in Halton by representatives of H.E.R. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. That the City of Thorold Council SUPPORTS the ‘Elect Respect” pledge and commits to: • Treat others with respect in all spaces; public, private, and online; • Reject and call out harassment, abuse and personal attacks; • Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks; • Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office; • Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats; and • Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct; 2. That the City of Thorold Council CALLS ON elected officials, organizations, and community members to support the ‘Elect Respect’ campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca; 3. That a copy of this resolution BE SENT to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Niagara’s MPs and MPPs, the Niagara Region, Niagara Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and 4. That this resolution BE SENT to all of Niagara’s local area municipalities with a request that their Councils pass a similar motion. Thank you, Nicholas Debono City Clerk, City of Thorold Page 269 of 368 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca July 31, 2025 CL 11-2025, July 24, 2025 PEDC 5-2025, July 9, 2025 PDS 13-2025, July 9, 2025 Local Area Municipalities SENT ELECTRONICALLY Repeal of By-laws Delegating Planning Application Approvals to Local Area Municipalities PDS 13-2025 Regional Council, at its meeting held on July 24, 2025, passed the following recommendation of its Planning and Economic Development Committee: That Report PDS 13-2025, dated July 9, 2025, respecting Repeal of By-laws Delegating Planning Application Approvals to Local Area Municipalities, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the following By-laws BE REPEALED to reflect the changes in the Region’s planning authority under the Planning Act: By-Law Nos. 124-1999, 186-1999, 187- 1999, 188-1999, 185-1999, 180-1999, 189-1999, 181-1999, 184-1999, 179-1999, 183-1999, 182-1999, 2019-70, 8619-97, 8620-97, 8760-97, 8761-97, 8764-97, 8763-97, 8762-97, 8807-97, 8793-97, 8792-97, 8819-97, and 8974-98; 2. That the necessary repealing By-law BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Regional Council for consideration; and 3. That Report PDS 13-2025 and a final copy of the repealing By-law, BE CIRCULATED to Local Area Municipalities. A copy of Report PDS 13-2025 and By-law No. 2025-38 are enclosed for your reference. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk js Page 270 of 368 Page 2 CLK-C 2025-076 cc: A. Shanks, Senior Development Planner, Public Works Department T. Ricketts, Commissioner, Public Works K. Ward, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Public Works Page 271 of 368 PDS 13-2025 July 9, 2025 Page 1 Subject: Repeal of By-laws Delegating Planning Application Approvals to Local Area Municipalities Report to: Planning and Economic Development Committee Report date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Recommendations 1. That the following By-laws BE REPEALED to reflect the changes in the Region’s planning authority under the Planning Act: By-Law Nos. 124-1999, 186-1999, 187- 1999, 188-1999, 185-1999, 180-1999, 189-1999, 181-1999, 184-1999, 179-1999, 183-1999, 182-1999, 2019-70, 8619-97, 8620-97, 8760-97, 8761-97, 8764-97, 8763- 97, 8762-97, 8807-97, 8793-97, 8792-97, 8819-97, and 8974-98; 2. That the necessary repealing By-law BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Regional Council for consideration; and 3. That Report PDS 13-2025 and a final copy of the repealing By-law, BE CIRCULATED to Local Area Municipalities. Key Facts • The purpose of this report is to recommend the repeal of delegation by-laws that are no longer required due to changes in the Region’s planning authority. • Prior to March 31, 2025, Niagara Region had delegated approval authority for most official plan amendments, and all subdivisions and consents to local municipalities through a series of by-laws. • As of March 31, 2025, lower-tier municipalities became the statutory approval authorities for all Planning Act applications, making the Region’s delegation by-laws obsolete. • Outstanding consent applications previously under the Regional Clerk’s authority have now transferred to local municipalities, and staff are working to distribute related records in accordance with the Planning Act. • Regional staff met with area municipalities to discuss transition matters, including the repeal of the delegation by-laws, and no concerns were raised. Page 272 of 368 PDS 13-2025 July 9, 2025 Page 2 Financial Considerations There are no direct financial considerations associated with this report. Analysis Legislative Context and Transition of Planning Authority Effective March 31, 2025, Niagara Region became an “upper-tier municipality without planning responsibilities” as defined under the Planning Act. This change was the result of legislative amendments introduced through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23), which removed planning responsibilities from certain upper-tier municipalities in the Province, including Niagara Region. Prior to March 31, the Region had delegated approval authority for most official plan amendments and all plans of subdivision and consents to area municipalities. These delegations were established through a number of Regional By-laws (listed in Appendix 1). As of March 31, 2025, the Region’s lower-tier municipalities became the statutory approval authorities for all applications under the Planning Act. This shift in authority renders the Region’s existing delegation by-laws redundant. In preparation for the March 31 transition, Regional staff engaged with area municipalities to discuss transition matters. The repeal of the delegation by-laws was raised during these discussions, and no concerns were identified. This report will be circulated to all area municipalities for information and transparency. Outstanding Consent Applications and Records Transfer Prior to March 31, 2025, the Regional Clerk retained approval authority for certain consent applications approved by the former Regional Land Division Committee. Specifically, this included conditional consents that had not been finally disposed of before the delegation by-laws were enacted. As of March 31, 2025, these remaining consent approval powers have been transferred to the Secretary-Treasurers of the Committee of Adjustment of the area municipalities, who are now the statutory approval authorities for all consent applications. Page 273 of 368 PDS 13-2025 July 9, 2025 Page 3 Under Section 70.13(9) of the Planning Act, the Region is required to forward all records related to the outstanding consents to the appropriate area municipalities for administration. Regional staff are currently reviewing options for distributing these records to the area municipalities including the potential for digitizing records preserved with dated technology. Alternatives Reviewed Council could choose to retain the delegation by-laws; however, this is not recommended. The Region no longer has planning authority under the Planning Act, and the by-laws serve no legal or functional purpose. Repeal is recommended for clarity and consistency. Relationship to Council Strategic Priorities Effective Region: The repeal of the by-laws will streamline service delivery by removing redundant administrative instruments, ensuring the Region’s operations align with its current legislative responsibilities and support fiscally responsible and sustainable core services. Equitable Region: The repeal of the by-laws will support local decision-making and more responsive planning processes, recognizing the role of lower-tier municipalities to manage growth and development in accordance with the legislative changes introduced through Bill 23. Other Pertinent Reports PDS 5-2025 Update on Local Official Plan Reviews and Proclamation Transition (https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=75780064-c37d- 464e-bcda-9b6bc238f6c4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=15&Tab=attachments) CWCD 2024-190 Correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs Ontario Regulation 525/97 and Upper-Tier Planning Authority Page 274 of 368 PDS 13-2025 July 9, 2025 Page 4 ________________________________ Prepared by: Amy Shanks, MCIP, RPP Senior Development Planner Public Works Department _______________________________ Recommended by: Terry Ricketts, P.Eng. Commissioner of Public Works Public Works Department ________________________________ Submitted by: Ron Tripp, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer This report was prepared in consultation with Pat Busnello, Manager of Development Planning, and reviewed by Diana Morreale, Director of Growth Management and Planning. Appendices Appendix 1 List of Existing Regional By-laws Delegating Approval for Planning Act Applications to Local Area Municipalities Page 275 of 368 PDS 13-2025 – Appendix 1 Appendix 1 List of Existing Regional By-laws Delegating Approval for Planning Act Applications to Local Area Municipalities Official Plan Amendments The following By-law delegated approval authority for official plan amendments: • Region-wide – By-law No. 2019-70 Consent Applications The following By-laws delegated consent approval authority to local area municipalities: • West Lincoln – By-law No. 124-1999 • St. Catharines – By-law No. 186-1999 • Thorold – By-law No. 187-1999 • Welland – By-law No. 188-1999 • Pelham – By-law No. 185-1999 • Grimsby – By-law No. 180-1999 • Wainfleet – By-law No. 189-1999 • Lincoln – By-law No. 181-1999 • Port Colborne – By-law No. 184-1999 • Fort Erie – By-law No. 179-1999 • Niagara-on-the-Lake – By-law No. 183-1999 • Niagara Falls – By-law No. 182-1999 Subdivision Applications The following By-laws delegated subdivision approval authority to local area municipalities: • Welland – By-law No. 8619-97 • Fort Erie – By-law No. 8620-97 • Lincoln – By-law No. 8760-97 • Thorold – By-law No. 8761-97 • Niagara-on-the-Lake – By-law No. 8764-97 • Grimsby – By-law No. 8763-97 • West Lincoln – By-law No. 8762-97 • St. Catharines – By-law No. 8807-97 • Pelham – By-law No. 8793-97 • Port Colborne – By-law No. 8792-97 • Niagara Falls – By-law No. 8819-97 • Wainfleet – By-law No. 8974-98 Page 276 of 368 The Corporation of the City of Kingston 216 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3 Phone: (613) 546-4291 extension 1207 cityclerk@cityofkingston.ca Office of the City Clerk August 14, 2025 Via email All Ontario Municipalities Re: Kingston City Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 – Resolution Number 2025-269 – Heritage Property Insurance Rates At the regular Council meeting on August 12, 2025, Council approved Resolution Number 2025-269 with respect to Heritage Property Insurance Rates, as follows: Whereas heritage is a fundamental part of individual and community identity, and is a major driver of Kingston’s tourism economy; and Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act encourages municipalities in Ontario to designate and protect properties that meet provincial criteria related to design value, associative value and contextual value; and Whereas the Provincial Planning Statement states that protected heritage property shall be conserved; and Whereas the City of Kingston’s Official Plan states that built heritage resources in Kingston shall be conserved; and Whereas conserving heritage properties has direct benefits to property values, tourism and the environment; and Whereas homeowners require insurance to protect their homes, which is often their most significant financial investment, and can be required to maintain a mortgage; and Whereas the cost of living and the cost of insurance is on the rise in Canada; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has stated that a heritage designation does not place additional requirements on insurers and that insurance premiums should not go up because of a heritage designation; and Whereas some homeowners have reported that their premiums have gone up as a result of a heritage designation or they have been denied an insurance policy as a result of a heritage designation; and Page 277 of 368 - 2 - Whereas as a result of insurance concerns, some impacted homeowners have objected to a proposed heritage designation on their property or have applied to have a designating by-law repealed; and Whereas this directly threatens the unique and irreplaceable heritage character of Kingston and Ontario; Therefore Be It Resolved That Kingston City Council call on the Provincial Government to: • investigate why some insurers are raising premiums on heritage designated properties or are denying insurance policies as a result of a heritage designation in contravention of provincial guidance; and • bring insurance regulators, insurance industry representatives and heritage professionals together to find solutions that enable the continued protection of heritage properties without unwarranted financial burden on homeowners; and • regulate the impact of heritage designation on insurance premiums through enforcement, education and new solutions; That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P. Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Graham McGregor, M.P.P. Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Ted Hsu, M.P.P. Kingston and the Islands and John Jordan, M.P.P. Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, all Ontario municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Yours sincerely, Janet Jaynes City Clerk /nb Page 278 of 368 The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Administration Office of the Town Clerk 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, ON L3M 0J5 Phone: 905-945-9634 Ext. 2171 | Fax: 905-945-5010 Email: vsteele@grimsby.ca August 14, 2025 SENT VIA E-MAIL clerks@aurora.ca Attention: Ishita Soneji, Deputy Town Clerk RE: Endorsement of Motion - Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby at its meeting held on August 11, 2025, passed the following resolution: C-25-164Moved: Councillor Korstanje Seconded: Councillor Charrois Resolved that Council endorse the Town of Aurora's motion regarding opposition to Bill 5. If you require any additional information, please let me know. Regards, Victoria Steele Town Clerk CC: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario (premier@ontario.ca)Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines (stephen.lecce@pc.ola.org) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (resolutions@amo.on.ca) All Ontario Municipalities ATTCH: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of July 15, 2025, Member Motion 7.1 - Councillor Weese; Re: Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 Page 279 of 368 July 17, 2025 Delivered by email The Honourable Doug Ford premier@ontario.ca Premier of Ontario The Honourable Stephen Lecce ministerenergy@ontario.ca Minister of Energy and Mines Dear Premier Ford and Minister Lecce: Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of July 15, 2025 Member Motion 7.1 - Councillor Weese; Re: Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its special meeting held on July 15, 2025, and in this regard, Council adopted the following resolution: Whereas Bill 5 was granted Royal Assent on June 5, 2025; and Whereas Bill 5 amends several key pieces of legislation with the goal of fast- tracking economic development and introduces changes in legislation that affect local governance, labour laws and environmental protections; and Whereas the legislation includes the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (SEZ) that gives Queen’s Park the power to designate areas where regulatory approval processes can be amended by the Ontario Government, potentially without input from local decision-makers; and Whereas the Endangered Species Act, 2007 has been dissolved and replaced by the Species Conservation Act 2025, which environmental critics argue removes important provisions of the former law; and Whereas the new law also makes changes to the Ontario Heritage Act that potentially could impact Heritage site designations; and Whereas this law has been rushed through the legislature in 49 days, limiting Committee time, public consultation and ensuring rapid passage; 1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council acknowledges the stated goals of economic growth and development in Bill 5, but expresses serious concerns with Bill 5 in its current form as it interferes with local Legislative Services Ishita Soneji 905-726-4768clerks@aurora.ca Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Page 280 of 368 Town of Aurora Council Resolution of July 15, 2025 Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 July 17, 2025 2 of 2 planning authorities, limits public consultation, and threatens both heritage designations and endangered species; and 2.Be It Further Resolved That Aurora Town Council urges the Government of Ontario to consider the following: •Collaboration with municipalities to determine Special Economic Zones; •Ensure environmental protections and heritage safeguards are strengthened; •Include municipalities and Indigenous partners in shaping regulations; and •Preserve legal recourse for affected communities; and 3.Be It Further Resolved That this Motion be forwarded to all 444 Ontario Municipalities, Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). The above is for your consideration and any attention deemed necessary. Sincerely, Ishita Soneji Deputy Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Aurora IS/lb Attachment (Council meeting extract) Copy: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) All Ontario Municipalities Page 281 of 368 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Council Meeting Extract Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Page 1 of 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion 7.1 Member Motion - Councillor Weese; Re: Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Weese Seconded by Councillor Gaertner Whereas Bill 5 was granted Royal Assent on June 5, 2025; and Whereas Bill 5 amends several key pieces of legislation with the goal of fast-tracking economic development and introduces changes in legislation that affect local governance, labour laws and environmental protections; and Whereas the legislation includes the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (SEZ) that gives Queen’s Park the power to designate areas where regulatory approval processes can be amended by the Ontario Government, potentially without input from local decision-makers; and Whereas the Endangered Species Act, 2007 has been dissolved and replaced by the Species Conservation Act 2025, which environmental critics argue removes important provisions of the former law; and Whereas the new law also makes changes to the Ontario Heritage Act that potentially could impact Heritage site designations; and Whereas this law has been rushed through the legislature in 49 days, limiting Committee time, public consultation and ensuring rapid passage; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council acknowledges the stated goals of economic growth and development in Bill 5, but expresses serious concerns with Bill 5 in its current form as it interferes with local planning authorities, limits public consultation, and threatens both heritage designations and endangered species; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That Aurora Town Council urges the Government of Ontario to consider the following: Page 282 of 368 Council Meeting Extract – Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Page 2 of 2 • Collaboration with municipalities to determine Special Economic Zones; • Ensure environmental protections and heritage safeguards are strengthened; • Include municipalities and Indigenous partners in shaping regulations; and • Preserve legal recourse for affected communities; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That this Motion be forwarded to all 444 Ontario Municipalities, Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Yeas (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Absent (3): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Carried (4 to 0) Page 283 of 368 Memo To: Mayor and Members of the City of Niagara Falls Council CC: Jason Burgess, Chief Administrative Officer Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture and Facilities Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance From: Anne Andres-Jones, Chair of the Niagara Falls Public Library Board Date: August 18, 2025 Subject: Clarification - Chippawa Library in the Multi-Use Community Centre Redevelopment Background: At the July 29th, 2025 Council meeting, Cherie Ng Architect Inc. presented design options for the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project. During this presentation, certain figures and assumptions regarding the Chippawa Library were referenced. The Niagara Public Library Board wishes to provide clarification to ensure Council has accurate information when considering this project. Former Chippawa Library Square Footage: The square footage previously cited for the former Chippawa Library was based on the property listing, which excluded the basement. The basement was fully developed and used for programming, collections, and meeting space. After verification, the actual size of the former library is 5,487 sq. ft. This figure is consistent with the 2024 Development Charges (DC) Background Study (Appendix B.1, Table 1, p.84), which lists the Chippawa Library at 5,487 sq. ft. The DC Study anticipates an expansion to a 10,000 sq. ft. facility, with only the portion beyond 5,487 sq. ft. eligible for DC funding (approximately 45% of the project cost). Development Charges Funding: As outlined in the 2024 DC Study, DC funding applies only to growth-related costs: Page 284 of 368 ● Based on a 10,000 sq ft proposed Library Project at a cost of $10 Million, DC funding would be eligible for approximately $4.5 Million (or 45% of the project cost). ● The Library qualifies for DC funding for the expansion or “growth” beyond the 5,487 sq. ft. Reducing the proposed 10,000 sq ft also reduces the amount of eligible DC Funding; thereby changing the funding ratio. This aligns with the Library’s funding plan, which also includes $650,000 from the sale of the former Chippawa property. Additional fundraising initiatives are planned to mitigate remaining costs. Library Layout and Design: Renderings presented by Cherie Ng Architect Inc. were conceptual. The final library design will ensure: ● Efficient use of space; ● Clear sightlines to support safety and security; and ● Effective deployment of resources and staff. EarlyON Program: The Library has secured comprehensive funding from the Region to provide EarlyON programming. We have $353,026.03 for service delivery in the first year, with each subsequent year assessed. Services will be offered at all NFPL locations as well as in Niagara-on-the-Lake. ● The program is fully cost-recoverable, ensuring no added financial burden to the Library. ● Start-up costs and renovations may be offset by regional support and grants. We have contractual obligations to ensure there is adequate space for this initiative at each location. This strengthens community service and expands early literacy service without increasing Library costs. Space Needs and Leasing Strategy: The Library is finalizing leases for the Victoria Avenue location, resulting in the divestment of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of space. Both MacBain and Stamford Centre branches were constructed without options for expansion. Additional space in Chippawa is therefore essential to meeting long-term community needs. Financial Impact: The project is expected to be funded through a combination of development charges, library contributions, community fundraising, and debt funding, ensuring that costs are shared across multiple sources. Page 285 of 368 ● DC Funding: approximately $4.5 Million on a 10,000 sq. ft. build at a cost of $10 Million (about 45% of the project). ● Library Funding: ○ $650,000 from the Chippawa property sale; ○ As a registered charitable organization, the Board intends to launch a capital fundraising campaign to support the Chippawa Library project. ● Additional Financing: The balance of project costs would be supported through financing arrangements, with the final amount to be determined based on the outcome of fundraising and other contributions. Conclusion: The Library Board provides this clarification to ensure Council has complete and accurate information as it considers the future of the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project. We are also attaching a draft copy of our 2024 Annual Report and excerpts from our 2024 statistics, which highlight the Library’s strong community impact and demonstrate the high level of community use. Recommendations: For Council to receive this memorandum for information. Attachments: 2024 Annual Report Excerpts - Stats Draft 2024 Annual Report Page 286 of 368 297,167 445,345 40,019 in-person visits virtual visits program attendees active cardholders total items borrowed new card registrations Library Stats +19% +15% +20% +28% +26% 22,884 678,453 5,122 The numbers on this page are a year-over-year comparison to 2023 2,277 programs 301,220 32,247 32,196 377,233 43,216 physical items borrowed wifi sessions digital items borrowed computer sessions questions answered +10% +4% Page 287 of 368 Page 288 of 368 Page 289 of 368 NIAGARA FALLSPUBLICLIBRARY 2024 Niagara Falls Public LibraryAnnualReport Page 290 of 368 To empower communities and inspire the pursuit of discovery, knowledge, and creativity. A gateway to information – through awareness, connection, service, and access to technology – fostering community enrichment for all. Vision Statement Mission Statement Page 291 of 368 ““ In 2024, an expanded Stamford Centre Library reopened to the public. We launched the Bookmobile- an entirely new service point and outreach tool. Victoria Avenue Library celebrated 50 years of service. St. Catharines Public Library joined the Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement we share with many other libraries in the region. Day to day, we made an impact on our community. 377,233 physical items and 301,220 digital items were borrowed, helping our community read, learn, and grow. 40,019 attendees at 2,277 programs were kept active and engaged. 297,167 visitors to our locations enjoyed a low-barrier public space to gather and spend time. A milestone year You’ve helped raise me! The library is one of the most essential spaces in any community! Thank you and here’s to the next 50!!!! Heather Fraser Page 292 of 368 Stamford Centre Library, which had been missed by the community and staff alike, reopened on April 2, 2024 and celebrated a grand opening on June 15. From opening day through the end of 2024, Stamford Centre Library had 52,237 visitors, 6,628 of them joining us for the 408 programs we offered in the spacious MacBain Family Community Room and 277 used the Stamford Kiwanis Club and Rotary Clubs of Niagara Falls study rooms for quiet work. the return ofStamford Centre Page 293 of 368 ““On May 3, 2024, we launched the Bookmobile and now we can bring library service to the far corners of Niagara Falls. We were everywhere in 2024: celebrating Canada Day and the Santa Claus Parade, and visiting the five city high schools, Birchway Niagara, Summer Street Shelter, Chippawa Lions Park, and housing co-ops on Kalar Road. We offered 644 service hours at 349 stops, saw 2,982 people, signed 372 of them up for library cards, and circulated 3,174 items. Our library on wheels worked hard and, on average, for every Bookmobile stop, one person signed up for a library card, and for every person who visited the Bookmobile, one item was checked out. You being at Summer Street is huge. We have people we didn’t even know were readers who are now coming out of their shell. Lara Lorge, Community Health Broker, Niagara Region beep beep- it’s the Bookmobile! Page 294 of 368 ““““ On Saturday, November 23, the Victoria Avenue Library celebrated the 50th anniversary of its grand opening in 1974. We had 195 people join us for an open house that included exhibits of photos, press clippings, and artefacts related to the building’s history and a variety of activities. Many shared how important Victoria Avenue has been in their lives. We hosted a murder mystery fundraiser in the evening, allowing the celebration to continue while raising much-needed funds. I always loved this library growing up. The staff were always kind and helpful. Tanya Koldenhof I remember visiting this big library, full of natural light with my family as a kid to pick out my next book Jim Diodati Victoria AvenueTurns 50! Page 295 of 368 Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Kiwanis Club of Stamford Canada McCall MacBain Foundation Niagara Falls Professional Firefighters Association NPEI (Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.) Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise/Sunset & Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen’s Association Travelodge Fallsview Hotel Anne Andres-Jones Charles Edward Young Dr. Kevin Smith & Ms. Marian Lips Fund John & Kathy Anstruther Nancy & Luciano Lisi Susan DiBattista Young Canada Works ..............................................................................................$13,306 Canada Community Revitalization Fund .................................................$110,868 McCall MacBain Foundation After School Program Grant ..........$30,000 Niagara Community Foundation: Puzzle Grant ...................................$1,500 Niagara Community Foundation: Seed Squad .....................................$1,500 Niagara Falls Public Library thanks the Stamford Centre Library revitalization project donors. Donations Grants thank you! Page 296 of 368 2024 municipal contribution provincial grants internally generated development charges federal grants investment income donations $5,068,532 $167,558 $100,356 $77,378 $82,137 $38,041 $13,914 employee costs depreciation operating costs supplies, admin, programming operating surplus facilities e-media, other materials $3,762,994 $593,732 $278,058 $146,116 $353,851 $327,118 $86,046 Total Revenue $5,547,916 Total Expenses $5,547,916* *books, e-media, other collection materials $427,162 Financials figures will be updated upon approval of 2024 financial statements Page 297 of 368 2024 Niagara Falls Public LibraryAnnual Report Page 298 of 368 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:RE: Formal written request as per your instruction - RE: Exploring the possibility of adopting a renovictions bylaw From: MARY LALICICH < Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:52 AM To: William Matson <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: At Your Service Group <service@niagarafalls.ca>; Jim Diodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca>; Margaret Corbett <mcorbett@niagarafalls.ca>; Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Formal written request as per your instruction - RE: Exploring the possibility of adopting a renovictions bylaw Bill, Below is my written letter as requested. Subject: Rental Renovation License/Renoviction Bylaw in order to protect tenants from "bad faith" evictions under the guise of renovations. My name is Mary Lalicich, I am a senior citizen of Niagara Falls on fixed income in my seventies and my husband is in his eighties. We live at “ “ Niagara Falls and have been renting in this building.(for 48 years). This building was recently sold (December 01st, 2024) to a Numbered Corporation, which has enlisted an investment firm to make renovations to suites and building, as this rental building is over 50 years old. It appears that their intent is to either sell suites as condos or renting at market value and add utilities above the rental amount. This would double my rent. I firmly believe that this project is being done in order to increase the potential ROI (Return On Investment). The building was designated as Condo, the final date according to City Hall Sept 13, 2013 by the previous owner who applied in 2009. There are at least seven tenants out of the 19 rental apartment units that are protected by the Section 51 of the Landlord and Tenant Act. This building is under rental guideline control and 80% of the tenants are paying lower rents than the present market value. I feel that it appears they may find an alternate route to get us evicted, "eviction due to renovations", in order to accomplish their ultimate goal as mentioned above. They have put a new sign out in front of the building: "condos for sale in the low $200,000" and also a picture of what the building would look like after renovations completed. I have received some correspondence indicating their goal is to bring the rental amounts to market value or selling units as condos, with the emphasis on potential new owners Page 299 of 368 2 who want to get in the housing market or retirees who may want to scale down. Furthermore, other correspondence mentioning that: "if your intention is to stay long-term, our investors may be open to negotiating a new lease and setting a market rent that could provide stability for you and your family at “ “. Without that commitment, though, we cannot provide certainty regarding the future of your unit or the building." In another correspondence I was also encouraged to start looking for alternate rentals in the area and that they managed other buildings that potentially could help securing an apartment (again at market value). This practice from Corporations acquiring older buildings to turn over regular rentals to condos or rental at higher amounts has been in the news for quite some time, as I am sure you are aware of it, hence the reason for the City of Toronto and Hamilton being pro-active in enacting a Bylaw to protect the potential increase of seniors becoming homeless. The same situation is now happening in our great City of Niagara Falls and it has been reported in news paper before. As you are well aware, the food banks in the region are being overwhelmed with seniors, who can no longer afford rents. As per your email, I duly submit to you this request that Niagara Falls City Council direct City Staff to explore the possibility of adopting a "Rental Renovation License/Renoviction Bylaw" to assist residents in rental apartment buildings, designed to protect tenants from "bad faith" evictions by the landlords under the guise of renovation, which is an increasingly common tactic critics say is used by landlords to evade rent control and increase rent prices to market value. This will unfortunately make Niagara Falls an unaffordable rental city for seniors on fixed income, who have contributed to building this great city. The City elected officials, I believe, have an obligation to protect the citizens from these self serving Corporations/investment firms. I would like for my above letter to be on an upcoming Council meeting agenda for Council's serious consideration and would also like to be notified when this matter will be heard at a Council meeting, so I can be present to answer any potential questions or concerns that the council may have. Thank you for your suggestion to submit a written formal request and hope to hear soon. Regards, Mary Lalicich Mary, Sorry for the delay in my response as I was out of the office last week on vacation. What I would suggest is that you make a formal written request (this can be by way of an email to myself) to request that Niagara Falls City Council direct City Staff to explore the possibility of adopting a renovictions bylaw to assist residents in rental housing with some possible protections for tenants who may be facing eviction due to renovations. Any further background information you can supply would be beneficial. Page 300 of 368 3 Unlike Toronto, Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region, do not have a bylaw requiring landlords to obtain a license before renovating and evicting tenants. We could than list your letter on an upcoming Council meeting agenda for Council’s consideration. In the meantime, I may suggest that you also contact the Niagara Region regarding programs that they have that offer support regarding repairs and accessibility upgrades in multi-unit buildings and the rights of tenants. Also, Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act does provide some protections for tenants facing eviction due to renovations. Lastly, here is some contact information for the Niagara Regional Housing Board, who may be able to provide further information: https://www.niagararegion.ca/housing-homelessness/housing/tenants/nrh-board.aspx Bill Matson | City Clerk | Director of Clerks Services | City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext 4342 | Fax 905-356- 9083 | billmatson@niagarafalls.ca Page 301 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2025-101 A by-law to designate the property known as 6103 Culp Street, being PIN 64354-0085 (LT) and being further described as Part Lot 12 N/S Culp Street Plan 653 abstracted as Block 21 Village of Niagara Falls as in RO560834; Niagara Falls to be of cultural heritage value and interest. WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Part IV, Section 29, authorizes the Council of a municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and/or structures thereon, within the municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served upon the owner(s) of the property, as described in Schedule “A” hereto, and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, Notice of Intention to Designate the property on July 5, 2025 and has caused such Notice of Intention to Designate to be published in the Niagara Falls Review, a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality on July 5, 2025; AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule “B” hereto; AND WHEREAS no objections to Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate were received by the City Clerk; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the property, more particularly described in Schedule “A” hereto, known as 6103 Culp Street, is hereby designated to be of cultural heritage value and interest. 2. That the City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property described in Schedule “A” hereto in the property Land Registry Office. 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner(s) of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, and to cause notice of this by-law to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality. Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 26h day of August, 2025. ....................................................................... ..................................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 302 of 368 2 SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-101 Part Lot 12 N/S Culp Street Plan 653 abstracted as Block 21 Village of Niagara Falls as in RO560834; Niagara Falls (64354-0085 (LT)) Page 303 of 368 3 SCHEDULE “B” TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-101 Description of Property - 6103 Culp Street 6103 Culp Street is located on the north side of Culp Street, east of Drummond Road, and is within the Drummond neighbourhood. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets two of the prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06, as amended. Historical/Associative Value The dwelling has historical value as it is indictive of the economic prosperity of the community during the period of its construction as brick and stone structures were expensive and labourious to construct. The property is associated with numerous prominent residents in the City. In 1798, the Crown granted extensive land holdings to James Forsyth, a loyalist from northeast Pennsylvania, who later gifted a portion of his land holdings, on which the current dwelling was later constructed, to William Forsyth, an early tourism operator in the City. Neither Forsyth is associated with the current dwelling which is estimated to have been constructed in the 1840s. William Lowell, who co-operated a store at Main and Ferry streets, and who funded the construction of Drummond Presbyterian Church (1887) resided in the dwelling for a brief period in the 1870s. Design/Physical Value 6103 Culp Street is a representative example of a residence built during the 1840s- 1850s in the Regency Cottage style. The one storey brick with stone foundation house has a rectangular floor plan and a low hip roof. Later additions have been constructed to the rear of the dwelling. There is one symmetrical two-over-two sash window with a stone lintel and sill on either side of the central door. On each side of the door there are four vertical side windows. The door’s lintel has a row of plain moulding with a row of dentils underneath above which are three transom windows. Page 304 of 368 4 It is noted that the door is not original to the house. In the later half of the twentieth century, a small-covered portico, with a plain curved pediment, supported on each side by three columns at the front, and one and a half columns at the rear, was added at the front entrance. Previously, there was a covered porch that extended the length of the front of the dwelling which is typical of the Regency Cottage style. Contextual Value The property has contextual value due to it location on Culp Street since c.1840s. Description of Heritage Attributes Key elements that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 6103 Culp Street including the following exterior heritage attributes: • Overall height, scale, and massing. • Symmetrical façade and side elevations. • One storey red brick framed rectangular floorplan in Regency Cottage style house. • Cut stone foundation. • Two-over two sash window with a stone lintel and stone sill on either side of the central door. • Two two-over-two sash windows with stone lintels that are on each side elevation. • Three transom windows above the lintel and four vertical side windows on either side of the central door. • The lintel has a row of plain moulding with a row of dentils underneath. It is intended that non-original features may be returned to the documented earlier designs or their documented original without requiring Council to amend the heritage designation by-law. Page 305 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By‐Law No. 2025‐102 A by‐law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to include lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland, and Willoughby, carry forward site specific amendments, amend the General Provisions, add Agricultural 1 zone, Agricultural 2 zone, Agricultural 3 zone, Residential Niagara Parkway zone, Residential Village zone, Commercial Highway zone, Industrial Willoughby zone, Tourist Commercial Willoughby zone, Open Space Conservation zone, Open Space Public and Private zone, and repeal By-law No. 70-69 (Humberstone), By-law No. 1538 (1958) (Crowland), and By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby). WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls amalgamated with Chippawa, Willoughby Township and part of Crowland Township in 1970; AND WHEREAS the land use permissions for the lands located within the geographic Township of Humberstone (Chippawa) are governed by By-law No.70-69; AND WHEREAS the land use permissions for the lands located within the geographic Township of Crowland are governed by By-law No. 1538 (1958); AND WHEREAS the land use permissions for the lands located within the geographic Township of Willoughby are governed by By-law No. 395/66; AND WHEREAS in order to enhance clarity and efficiency for the public and for City staff and maintain all existing land use permissions and continue protection of agricultural lands, the Council of the City of Niagara Falls approved the recommendation set out in Council Report PBD- 202-39 to amend the City’s Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to include the lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland and Willoughby and repeal By-law No. 70-69, By-law No. 1538 (1958) and By-law No. 395/66; AND WHEREAS is it deemed desirable to amend By-law No. 79-200 accordingly, NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That KEY MAP attached as Schedule 1 to By-law No. 79-200 is hereby deleted and replaced with the KEY MAP attached to this by-law as Schedule 1. 2. That SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS of By-law No. 79-200 is amended as follows: (a) by deleting “LOT AREA” and replacing it with the following: “LOT AREA” means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding the horizontal area of such lot covered by a natural body of water or marsh, or the horizontal area between the rim of the banks of a river or watercourse, provided that only the area of the lot lying within the zone in which a proposed use is permitted shall be counted in calculating the minimum lot area under the provisions of this By- law for such permitted use, save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, Page 306 of 368 RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC and OSPP zone, where the lot area shall include the lands within the lot lines of a lot. (b) by deleting “STOREY” and replacing with the following: “STOREY” means the portion of a building, other than a cellar or attic, between the surface of one floor and the surface of the floor, ceiling or roof next above it. (c) “LOT” by deleting section (b) of “LOT” and replacing it with the following: (b) which fronts a street or Niagara Parks Commission service road, and is a separate parcel of land without any adjoining lands being owned by the same owner or owners on the day of the passing of this By-law, or (d) by adding the following definitions alphabetically: “PARKING STATION” means a lot or lots or portion thereof, required in accordance with the provisions of this by-law for the temporary storage or parking of motor vehicles accessory or incidental to uses in the A1 or OSPP zone and shall not include the storage or parking of motor vehicles for hire or gain, display or for sale “PLAYLOT” means a lot used for the purpose of a non-profit playlot for children under the age of seven years and managed and controlled by the Corporation or by a neighbourhood association, church or other similar organization. (e) by deleting “STREET” and replacing with it with the following: “STREET” means a common or public highway having a minimum width of 12 metres which affords a principal means of access to abutting lots and includes a highway, road, boulevard, Niagara Parks Commission service road, and parkway under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Parks Commission but does not include a lane, an unopened road allowance or a highway which is within a registered plan of subdivision by a by-law passed pursuant to section 29 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1970, as amended from time to time. 3. That SECTION 3 – ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following defined areas to list set out in section 3.1: ZONES SHORT TITLES Agricultural One Zone A1 Agricultural Two Zone A2 Agricultural Three Zone A3 Residential Niagara Parkway Zone RNP Residential Village Zone RV Commercial Highway Zone CH Industrial Willoughby Zone IW Tourist Commercial Willoughby Zone TCW Open Space Conservation Zone OSC Page 307 of 368 Open Space Private and Public Zone OSPP 4. That SECTION 4 – GENERAL PROVISIONS of By-law No. 79-200 is amended as follows: (a) by deleting section 4.9 and replacing it with the following: 4.9 MUNICIPAL SERVICES REQUIRED: Unless otherwise provided for in this By- law no person shall in any residential zone (save and except the RNP or RV zone), commercial zone, or institutional zone, erect or use a dwelling or a building containing one or more dwelling units or locate or use a mobile home unless such dwelling or building or mobile home is served by a municipal water supply and sanitary sewage system. (b) by deleting SECTION 4.11 and replacing it with the following: 4.11 LOT REQUIREMENT: Except as otherwise specifically permitted in this By-law, no person shall erect a building or structure in any zone except upon a lot, as defined in this by-law which (i) fronts or abuts upon an improved street or a street being constructed in a plan of subdivision by the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls pursuant to the subdivision agreement, or a service road of the Niagara Parks Commission, and (ii) has not less than such lot area, lot frontage and lot depth as are set out in the regulations for such zone as the minimum lot area, lot frontage and lot depth. (c) by adding the following new section after Section 4.12.1: 4.12.2 UNDERSIZED LOT REGULATIONS: Nothing in the by-law shall prevent the enlargement of or addition to existing dwellings in the A3, RNP, and RV zones, if these dwellings are located on existing lots – held in separate ownership from adjoining parcels on the date of passing of this by-law as shown by the records of the Land Registry or Land Title Office or where such lot is created by expropriation, provided: (a) That such dwelling is permitted in the zone in which said lot is located, (b) That the yard, height, coverage and all other relevant requirements of the zone are maintained. (d) by amending the title of Section 4.13 to read as follows: 19.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC, OSPP zones” (e) by adding the following sections after Section 4.13: 4.13.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES for lands within the A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, and TCW zones: Page 308 of 368 (a) Accessory buildings are permitted in each zone where the principal use, building or structure is permitted but no accessory building including garages, carports or boathouses shall be a. Used for human habitation b. Erected closer to a principal building than 1.8 metres c. Erected closer than 1.8 metres to a lot line Notwithstanding the foregoing, boathouses, docks, wharves, boat landings or other similar structures may be erected on the shore line, where the said line abuts a navigable body of water, but shall not extend into or over the water more then 1.5 metres measured from the high water line. 4.13.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES for the lands within the A2 and OSPP zone: (a) Except as may otherwise be provided therein, all accessory buildings which are not attached or connected with the main building shall be erected in the rear yard and shall be at least 0.9 metres from the nearest lot line or main building and shall not occupy more than 10% of the area of the lot. i. Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.13.2 (a), on any existing residential parcel having a frontage of 13.7 metres or less, accessory buildings may be erected in the rear yard having not less then 0.45 metres of clearance from the nearest side lot line. (b) Any accessory building may be erected as part of the main building provided that all yard and area requirements of this By-law are complied with. (c) Where an accessory building is necessary for the storage of tools or material for use in connection with the construction of the main building on a lot in an A2 zone, the accessory building may be erected on the lot before the erection of the main building and such building shall be used only for the purposes of storage. (d) Unless otherwise excepted in the By-law no accessory building shall exceed a height of 4.5 metres nor one storey. (e) No accessory building shall be used for any purpose other than a use that is incidental or secondary to that of the main building on the same lot and without limiting the foregoing such use may include a private garage, recreation building, greenhouse or bath house if not used for commercial purposes. Page 309 of 368 (f) The use of any accessory building for human habitation is not permitted. 4.13.3 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES for the lands within the A1 zone: The following accessory buildings and accessory structures provisions shall apply to properties located in the A1 zone: a) No land, building, or structure shall be used for any purpose other than the presently existing use of such land, building or structure on the date of the passing of this By-law with the exception of the uses permitted in the A1 zone. (f) by amending the title of SECTION 4.14 to read as follows: “4.14 YARDS save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC and OSPP zones” (g) by adding the following section after Section 4.14: SECTION 4.14.A OBSTRUCTION OF YARDS for lands within the A2 and OSPP zone: No person shall obstruct in any manner whatsoever any front yard, side yard or rear yard required to be provided by this By-law, but this provision shall not apply to: a) Main eaves, bolt courses, sills or cornices not projecting more than eighteen 0.45 metres into any required yard. b) Uncovered steps, porches, or platforms not exceeding 1.2 metres in height above grade and not projecting more than 2.4 metres into any required front yard or more than 1.2 metres into any required side yard. c) Awnings, clothes poles, garden trellises or similar accessories. d) Fire escapes projecting not more than 1.5 metres into the side or rear yard. e) Fences in side and rear yards. f) Accessory buildings. (h) by amending the title of SECTION 4.19.1 to read as follows: “4.19.1 REQUIREMENTS save and except for lands located within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC, and OSPP zones” (i) by amending the title of SECTION 4.19.2 to read as follows: “4.19.2 BUS PARKING save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC, and OSPP zones” Page 310 of 368 (j) by adding the following sections after Section 4.19.3: 4.19.4 PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE A3, RNP, TCW, RV, CH, IW, TCW and OSC zones. (a) One parking space of at least 3 m x 6 m together with adequate area for manoeuvring and access to a public street shall be provided for each: i. Dwelling unit ii. Guestroom of a hotel, motel or cabin iii. Five seats in places of assembly, such as theatres, churches, public halls, etc. iv. Four seats in restaurants v. Five beds in hospitals, nursing homes vi. 28 square metres of total floor are of retail store, service shops and other commercial buildings, clinics, municipal buildings and offices vii. 28 square metres in industrial buildings viii. Staff member of schools (b) Places of amusement such as community centres, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts and similar projects shall provide a parking are of not less than three times the ground floor areas of the building or structure. (c) Except as provided for in Section 11.7, no off-street vehicle parking shall be permitted within the required front yard and access shall be provided by not amore than two driveways not exceeding 9m each in width. (d) Driveways, loading parking areas provided in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be paved with all-weather dust-free materials. 4.19.5 PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE A2 and OSPP zone: (a) One parking space of at least 3 m x 6 m together with adequate area for manoeuvring and access to a public street shall be provided for each: i. Dwelling unit ii. For each 37.2 square metres of floor area of a factory Page 311 of 368 iii. For each 12 seats in excess of 100 seats or where the seating is provided by open benches every 20 inches of bench space for a church hall or other place of assembly iv. For each 27.8 square metres of floor area for a building or structure not specified above. LOADING AREAS: 3.5 metres wide x 9 metres length: 418 square metres: None From 418 square metres to 2322.6 square metres: 1 Over 2322.6 square metres: 2 (b) Where parking facilities for more than 4 vehicles are required or permitted: (i) The parking area shall be maintained with a stable surface that is treated to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles, (ii) The lights used for illumination of the parking lot of parking station shall be so arranged as to divert the light away from adjacent lots, (iii) A shelter, not more than 15 feet in height and not more than 50 square feet in area may be erected in the parking area for the use of attendants in the area. (iv) No gasoline pump or other service station equipment shall be located or maintained on a parking lot or parking station. (k) by amending the title of SECTION 4.20.1 to read as follows: “4.20.1 LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, HC, WI, TCW, OSC and OSPP zones” (l) by amending the title of SECTION 4.21 to read as follows: “4.21 FLOODLIGHTING save and except for lands within the HC, WI, and TCW zones” (m) by amending the title of SECTION 4.22 to read as follows: “4.22 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR CAR WASHES save and except for lands within the TCW zone” (n) by amending the title of SECTION 4.23 to read as follows: “4.23 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS save and except for lands within the TCW zone” (o) by amending the title of SECTION 4.25 to read as follows: Page 312 of 368 “4.25 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR MOTELS save and except for lands within the HC and TCW zones” (p) by adding the following zones to SECTION 4.37(b): “RNP, RV, A1, A2 and A3” 5. That SECTION 7 – RESIDENTIAL ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following sections after Section 7.16: 7.17 RESIDENTIAL NIAGARA PARKWAY ZONE (RNP Zone) 7.17.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any RNP Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) A detached dwelling (b) A bed and breakfast in a detached dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 4.37 7.17.2 REGULATIONS: no person shall within any RNP Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum Lot area 0.4 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 50 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth i. If a service road is already established ii. If no service road is established 23 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 32 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (d) Minimum side yard width, each side 3.5 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (e) Minimum rear yard depth 10 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (f) Maximum lot coverage 30% (g) Maximum height of a building or structure 10 metres in accordance with section 4.7 Page 313 of 368 (h) Parking and access requirements In accordance with section 4.19.1 (i) Accessory buildings and accessory structures to a detached dwelling In accordance with sections 4.13 and 4.14 7.18 RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE ZONE (RV Zone) 7.18.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any RV Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) A detached dwelling; (b) Schools, educational institutions; (c) Churches and places of worship; (d) Hospitals, homes for the aged, doctors and dentist’ offices – maximum two practitioners and assistants per building; (e) Libraries; (f) Parks, athletic and sports field, skating and curling rinks and community (g) A bed and breakfast dwelling in a detached dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 4.37 (h) Accessory dwelling unit(s), subject to the provisions of section 4.45 7.18.2 REGULATIONS: no person shall within any RV Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Where no municipal services available minimum lot area – 0.18 hectares minimum lot frontage – 30 metres (b) Where municipal water only available minimum lot area –0.11 hectares minimum lot frontage – 30 metres (c) Where both municipal water and sewers available interior lots minimum lot area – 557 square metres minimum lot frontage – 15 metres corner lots minimum lot area –557 square metres Page 314 of 368 minimum lot frontage – 18 metres (d) Minimum front yard depth all county and concession roads 10 metres all other road: 7 metres (e) Minimum side yard width 1.8 metres, except as provided for in paragraphs (i) and (ii) hereof: i. on a corner lot, the minimum side yard abutting the flanking street shall be 3 metres. ii. where no attached garage is provided for, the minimum side yard on one side shall be 3 metres. (f) Minimum rear yard depth 7 metres (g) Minimum floor area for a detached dwelling 111 square metres 6. That SECTION 8 – COMMERCIAL ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following sections after Section 8.9: 8.10 COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY ZONE (CH Zone) 8.10.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any CH zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Arenas (b) Automobile Service Stations (c) Automobile Garages (commercial) (d) Automobile Sales and Services (e) Banks (f) Churches and places of worship (g) Living accommodation being an integral part of stores – maximum 50% of total floor area (h) Exhibitions (i) Fraternal organizations or lodges (j) Libraries Page 315 of 368 (k) Museums (l) Offices (m) Places of Commercial entertainment or recreation (n) Recreation clubs (o) Restaurants, premises licensed for the sale of beer, wine or liquor (p) Sightseeing and tours (all sightseeing and tours must be operated within and from the premises of an established business, e.g. hotel, motel, etc.) (q) Theatres (r) Tourist establishments as defined by the Tourist Establishment Act which includes a cabin establishment, a cottage establishment, a hotel or hotel establishment, a motel, a tourist home but excluding a tourist outfitters camp and a trailer establishment. 8.10. 2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any CH Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Maximum lot coverage 20 % (b) Minimum front yard depth no part of any building shall be constructed, altered, used or maintained at a distance of less than 12.1 m from a public highway, street or road, provided that on Queen Elizabeth Way, a setback of 76.2 metres shall be required from the centre line of the original right-of-way to the main front wall of the building. (c) Minimum side yard width (i) 3 metres required each side; Minimum side yard on corner lot, not less than minimum front yard required on flanking street. (ii) where a side lot line is a boundary between a Commercial Highway zone and a Residential zone, the said side lot line shall be not less than 9.1 metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less Page 316 of 368 than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. (d) Minimum rear yard depth (i) no part of any building shall be less than 7.6 metres from any rear boundary line of the lot or parcel on which the building is situated. (ii) where a rear lot line is a boundary between a Commercial Highway zone and a Residential zone, the said rear line shall be not less than 12.1metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. 8.11 TOURIST COMMERCIAL WILLOUGHBY ZONE (TCW Zone) 8.11.1 PERMITTED USES: No person shall within any TCW zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Automobile service station (b) Bake shop (c) Bank, Trust Company, Credit Union (d) Beer, wine or liquor store (e) Car wash (f) Clothing store (g) Community building (h) Drive-in restaurant including a fast-food take-out service (i) Drug store (j) Food store (k) Gasoline bar (l) Handcraft store (m) Hotel (n) Motel (o) Office, provided that the total rentable floor area for all officers within the said area shall not exceed 2,750 square metres (p) Personal service shop Page 317 of 368 (q) Post office (r) Premises licensed under The Liquor License Act (s) Private Club (t) Recreational uses (u) Restaurant (v) Souvenir store (w) Tobacco store (x) Trailer camp 8.11.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any TCW Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Subject to clauses b and c, no part of any building or structure shall be located on such lot or parcel of land closer than: i. 35 metres from the centre line of any highway under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Niagara, ii. 25 metres from the centre line of any highway under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, iii. 10 metres from any other boundary of such lot or parcel of land; (b) No gasoline pump or pump island shall be located on such lot or parcel of land closer than 10 metres from the limit of any highway or any other boundary of the said land; (c) Canopies on any building or structure and any in-ground swimming pools which are not more than 0.3 metres above the average finished grade levels may be located closer to the highways and boundaries than the distances specified in clause a above but no such canopy or swimming pool shall be located closer than 7 metres from the limit of any such highway or any other boundary of any such lot or parcel of land; (d) Landscaped open space shall be provided and maintained on such lot or parcel of land to the extent of at least of 20% of the area of such lot or parcel of land; (e) The percentage of area of each such lot or parcel of land covered by the ground level area of all buildings and structures thereon shall not exceed 40 percent; Page 318 of 368 (f) The maximum height of any building or structure shall not exceed 12 metres; (g) No person shall erect or use any building or structure on any parcel of land within the TCW zone unless municipal services as set out below are available to service the said land, building or structure: i. A sanitary sewerage system, ii. A storm sewerage system, iii. A water supply system. (h) The owner or occupant of every building or structure to be erected or used for any of the purposes listed in Table 1 of this clause shall provide and maintain a parking area which shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land occupied by such building or structure. The said parking area shall contain individual parking spaces of at least 27.87 square metres each inclusive of access area to the extent at least prescribed in said Table 1 for the respective classes of uses, buildings or structures set out therein. Where a building, structure or lot accommodates more than one use or purpose, the required parking spaces shall be the sum of the required parking spaces for each such use or purpose Table 1 Class of Use, Building or Structure Minimum Parking Space Requirements Bank, office 1 parking space for each 25 square metres of gross leasable floor area Barbershop or hairdressing establishment 3 parking spaces plus 1 additional parking space for each chair above 3 Car Wash 7 parking spaces continuous in-line per bay Drive-in restaurant or fast-food takeout service 25 parking spaces plus 1 parking space for each 5 seats within the building or structure Hotel 1 parking space for each two bedrooms plus 1 parking space for each 5.5 square metres of floor area used as a place of assembly Motel 1 parking space for each 1.3 motel units Premises licenced under The Liquor Licence Act if not part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 5 seats Premises licenced under The Liquor Licence Act if part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 10 seats Restaurant if not part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 5 seats Restaurant if part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 10 seats Page 319 of 368 Retail establishment, laundromat and personal service shop up to and including a gross leasable floor area of 450 square metres 1 parking space for each 25 square metres of gross leasable floor area Retail establishment exceeding gross leasable floor area of 450 square metres 1 parking space for each 18 square metres of gross leasable floor area on the main sales floor plus 1 parking space for each 45 square metres of gross leasable floor area on every other floor Uses, Buildings and Structures permitted by this by-law other than those listed in this schedule 1 parking space for each 40 square metres of floor area 8.12.3 For the purposes of subsections 1 and 2 of this section, (a) “Landscaped Open Space” means a portion of the lot area which is not used for buildings, structures, parking areas or driveways and which consists of grass, flower beds, trees, shrubbery and other landscaping, including any surfaced walk, patio, pool or similar amenity or a combination thereof; (b) “Personal Service Shop” means a barber’s, hairdresser’s or hairstyling shop, a dressmaker’s shop, a shoe repair shop, a tailor’s shop, a self-service laundry or depot for the collection of dry cleaning and laundry; (c) “Pinball or electronic game machine establishment” means a building or part of a building in which 3 or more pinball or other mechanical or electronic game machines are kept for use in pursuance of a trade, calling, business or occupation; 7. That SECTION 11 – INDUSTRIAL ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following sections after Section 11.6: 11.7 INDUSTRIAL WILLOUGHBY ZONE (IW Zone) 11.7.1 No person shall within any IW zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Industrial uses including those manufacturing, converting, altering, finishing, fabricating or assembling of products establishments which do not emit obnoxious sound, odour, dust, fumes, vibration or smoke and which are not hazardous to the surrounding uses. (b) A commercial undertaking or business office, necessary to serve the industrial area or incidental to an industrial operation, including storage warehouses and wholesale business. Page 320 of 368 (c) A dwelling may be erected for a caretaker, watchman or other similar person employed on the premises concerned and such person’s family provided that the requirements of Section VII are complied with. 11.7.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Section, the following uses are prohibited (By-law 439, 1967): (a) Abattoir (b) Acetylene gas manufacture (c) Asphalt manufacture or refining (d) Brick, pottery, tile, terra cotta or building block manufacture (e) Boiler works (f) Bronze, aluminum or other metal powder manufacture (g) Coke ovens (h) Crematory (i) Disinfectant, insecticide, or poison manufacture (j) Dye manufacture (k) Forge plant (l) Storage, cleaning, curing or tanning of fresh or green hides (m) Storage of gas, except for consumption on the premises (n) Grease, lard, fat or tallow rendering or refining (o) Metal foundry (p) Lime, cement, or plaster of paris manufacture (q) Match manufacture (r) Oilcloth or linoleum manufacture (s) Paint, oil, varnish, turpentine, lacquer, shellac or enamel manufacture (t) Storage of fuel or petroleum above ground (u) Caustic manufacture (v) Junk yards (w) Printing ink manufacture (x) Pyroxylin plastic manufacture or the manufacture of articles therefrom (y) Shoe backing or stove polish manufacture (z) Soap manufacture from animal fats Page 321 of 368 (aa) Steel furnace, blooming or rolling mill (bb) Stockyards (cc) Structural steel or pipe works (dd) Sugar refining (ee) Tar distillation or manufacture (ff) Tobacco (chewing) manufacture or treatment, (gg) Tar roofing or waterproofing manufacture (hh) Vinegar manufacture (ii) Wool pulling or scouring (jj) Yeast plant (kk) Commercial dog kennels (ll) Bus, truck or railroad freight terminals (mm) Dry cleaning, rug cleaning and laundry plants (nn) Any use which is conducted so as to cause or result in the dissemination of noise, vibration, odor, dust, smoke, gas or fumes, or other pollutant beyond the lot on which such use is conducted (oo) Public uses including all public utilities and essential services excepting schools 11.7.3 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any IW Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Maximum lot coverage 30 % (b) Minimum front yard depth no part of any building shall be constructed, altered, used or maintained at a distance of less than 12.1 metres from a public highway, street or road boundary, provided that on the streets named below, the following setbacks shall apply: Street: Required Distance Between Main Front Wall and Centre Line of the Original Road Allowance: Reixinger Road: 31.3 metres Page 322 of 368 Lyon’s Creek Road: 31.3 metres Queen Elizabeth Way: 62.4 metres (c) Minimum side yard width (i) 3 metres required each side; Minimum side yard on corner lot, not less than minimum front yard required on flanking street. (ii) where a side lot line is a boundary between an Industrial Willoughby zone and a Residential Niagara Parkway or Residential Village zone or a Commercial Highway zone, the said side lot line shall be not less than 9.1 metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. (d) Minimum rear yard depth (i) no part of any building shall be less than 7.6 m from any rear boundary line of the lot or parcel on which the building is situated. (ii) where a rear lot line is a boundary between an Industrial Willoughby Zone and a Residential Niagara Parkway zone or Residential Village Zone, or a Commercial Highway zone, the said rear line shall be not less than 12.1 metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. (e) Signs: On any lot no more than one sign facing each street on which the lot abuts and announcing the name of the company or companies located in the building, and a brief statement of its activities. The total area of such signs shall not exceed sixty square feet in area, nor extend Page 323 of 368 above the roof level of the building, nor shall any free-standing sign have any dimensions exceeding ten feet, nor any part thereof be more than 12 feet above ground level. Such signs shall not be illuminated by exposed light sources or be intermittent or revolve in operation. There shall be no exterior spot lighting or other illumination of any such sign that would cause any glare observable from a residential district. On any lot no more than one “For Sale” or “To Let” sign not to exceed twenty-five square feet in area (f) Loading Facilities: The owners or occupants of every building or structure used for manufacturing, storage or commercial purposes, or for any purpose involving the use of vehicles for the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise, shall provide and main loading areas on land that is not part of a highway and no part of the required parking, in such a manner and to such an extent as to render unnecessary any obstruction of, or interference with, traffic upon any street or alley by reason of any loading or unloading operations. (g) Open Storage: (i) Open storage other than the temporary parking of vehicles in accordance with Section 11.7.3 (h) (b) of this by-law shall not be permitted in any front or side yard required by this by-law. (ii) No material shall be piled higher than the height of the treed bufferstrip and/or fence if the said strip and/or fence is required under subsection (d)(i) of Section 11.7.3 (h) Landscaping: (i) All lands within 76.2 metres of the centre line of the Queen Elizabeth Way shall be landscaped with at least lawn and ornamental shrubs. (ii) Front yards required in accordance with the provisions of this by-law shall be landscaped with at least lawn and ornamental shrubs except that provision may be made for: (iii) Not more than two driveways, (maximum width of 9.1 metres each). (iv) Limited area for visitor parking occupying not more than 25% of the required front yard. (i) Paving: Driveways, loading and parking areas provided in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be paved with all-weather dust- free materials. Page 324 of 368 8. That SECTION 12 – AGRICULTURAL ZONE of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by renumbering section 12.2 to 12.1.2 and renumbering section 12.3 to 12.1.3 and by adding the following sections: 12.2 AGRICULTURAL 1 Zone (A1 Zone) 12.2.1 PERMITTED USES: No person shall within any A1 zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) An existing use (b) Agricultural uses and residence associated with that use 12.1.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any A1 zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 10.1 hectares (b) Minimum front yard depth 7.6 metres (c) Minimum side yard width each side 7.6 metres (d) Minimum rear yard depth 7.6 metres (e) Where a side yard or rear yard abut a residential use 30 metres 12.3 AGRICULTURAL 2 ZONE (A2 ZONE). 12.3.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any A2 zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) A detached dwelling (b) For lands north of Biggar Road, east of Crowland Avenue, and within the City’s Urban Boundary: (i) Accessory living quarters for staff employed on the premises, (ii) Light manufacturing (iii) Heavy industrial (iv) Cemeteries (v) A converted dwelling Page 325 of 368 (c) Agricultural uses including crops, truck and market gardening, nurseries, greenhouses, breeding, raising animals (d) Animal hospitals (e) Veterinary establishments (f) Storing of farm machinery and vehicles used on the farm (g) A farm produce outlet in accordance with Section 4.36 12.3.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any A2 zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 1.2 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 30 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth 18 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (d) Minimum side yard width 4.5 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (e) Minimum rear yard depth 12 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (f) Minimum ground floor area (g) Minimum total floor area (h) Maximum lot coverage 88.2 square metres 111.5 square metres 15% (i) Maximum building height (j) Parking and access requirements 10.7 metres In accordance with section 4.19.4 (k) Notwithstanding section 4.11, a farm building or farm structure may be erected upon a lot which fronts or abuts upon a street which is not an improved street 12.4 AGRICULTURAL 3 ZONE (A3 ZONE). Page 326 of 368 12.4.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any A3 zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Agricultural including field crops, dairy farming, hog and other animal raising,; poultry raising, ranching and grazing, tree nurseries, berry or bush crops, orchards, vineyards, truck gardening, aviaries, apiaries, dog kennels and other similar uses customarily carried on in the field of agriculture (b) A detached dwelling (c) Public utilities, including radio and television, railway (d) A farm produce outlet in accordance with Section 4.36 12.4.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any A3 zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 0.4 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 60 metres (c) Minimum building setback from all roads 20.7 metres from the centreline of the road allowance (d) Minimum side yard width each side 4.5 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (e) Minimum floor area – dwelling (f) Minimum rear yard depth 93 square metres 9.1 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (g) Maximum lot coverage (h) Parking and access requirements 33% In accordance with section 4.19.5 (i) Maximum building height 10.7 metres, subject to section 4.7 (j) Notwithstanding section 4.11, a farm building or farm structure may be erected upon a lot which fronts or abuts upon a street which is not an improved street 9. That SECTION 14 – OPEN SPACE ZONE of By-law No. 79-200 is hereby amended by adding the following sections: SECTION 14.1.1 – OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION ZONE (OSC ZONE) Page 327 of 368 14.1.2 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any OSC Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Agricultural uses as listed under Section 12.3.1 (a) (b) Athletic fields (c) Band stands (d) Bowling greens (e) Community centres (f) Golf courses (g) Public parks (h) Skating rinks (i) Swimming pools (j) Tennis courts 14.1.3 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any OSC zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 0.81 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 121.9 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth 10.69 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (d) Minimum side yard width each side 4.6 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the area and frontage requirements shall not be applicable to bona fide public space uses. 10. That SECTION 14 – OPEN SPACE ZONE is hereby amended by renumbering section 14.2 to 14.1.2 and adding the following section: SECTION 14.2 – PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE ZONE (OSPP ZONE) 14.2.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any OSPP Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Recreational: parks, walks, statues, fountains, playlots, wading pools, shelters, play fields, playgrounds, athletic fields, field houses, community centre, bleachers, open or closed swimming pools, botanical gardens, zoological gardens, band stands, skating rinks, bowling greens, tennis Page 328 of 368 courts, boat liveries, bathing stations, golf courses, parking stations, public parking lot, yacht club and cemetery. (b) Commercial: refreshment pavilion or booth 14.2.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any OSPP zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: Yard requirements: Minimum distance of buildings or structures from all lot lines: 12 metres 11. That SECTION 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is hereby amended by adding the following sections: “19.2. CONSOLIDATED SITE-SPECIFIC ZONES 19.2.1 Notwithstanding anything herein before contained, for exceptions and special provisions applicable to lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland and Willoughby existing on or before August 26, 2025, please refer to the associated by-law noted in the chart below, Zoning Classification Associated By-law A1-1 Refer to by-law 1999-250 A1-2 Refer to by-law 1999-252 A1-3 Refer to by-law 1995-151 A1-4 Refer to by-law 2003-122 A1-5 Refer to by-law 2003-122 A1-6 Refer to by-law 2006-129 A1-7 Refer to by-law 2015-010 A1-8 Refer to by-law 2015-009 A1-9 Refer to by-law 2016-069 A1-10 Refer to by-law 2016-070 A2-1 Refer to by-law 2002-022 A2-2 Refer to by-law 1988-268 A2-3 Refer to by-law 1988-268 A2-4 Refer to by-law 1986-022 A2-5 Refer to by-law 2016-051 A2-6 Refer to by-law 2021-080 A2-7 Refer to by-law 2021-79 A2-8 Refer to by-law 2003-158 A3-1 Refer to by-law 2011-117 A3-2 Refer to by-law 2002-023 A3-3 Refer to by-law 1995-064 A3-4 Refer to by-law 1995-189 A3-5 Refer to by-law 1980-005 A3-6 Refer to by-law 1981-012 Page 329 of 368 A3-7 Refer to by-law 1981-168 A3-8 Refer to by-law 2013-105 A3-9 Refer to by-law 1982-055 A3-10 Refer to by-law 1988-314 A3-11 Refer to by-law 2003-048 A3-12 Refer to by-law 2012-128 A3-13 Refer to by-law 1972-169 A3-14 Refer to by-law 2011-005 A3-15 Refer to by-law 2022-112 A3-16 Refer to by-law 1973-178 A3-17 Refer to by-law 2011-116 A3-18 Refer to by-law 2001-230 A3-19 Refer to by-law 2009-162 A3-20 Refer to by-law 2000-039 HC-1 Refer to by-law 1970-042 HC-2 Refer to by-law 1976-233 OSC-1 Refer to by-law 2011-117 OSC-2 Refer to by-law 1988-273 OSPP-1 Refer to by-law 2002-022 OSPP-2 Refer to by-law 1979-134 RNP-1 Refer to by-law 2003-055 RNP-2 Refer to by-law 1996-270 12. All other applicable provisions and regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall remain the same and shall continue to apply, with the necessary changes in detail. 13. That By-law No. 70-69 (Humberstone), By-law No. 1538 (1958) (Crowland) and By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby) are hereby repealed. 14. That the City Clerk is authorized to effect any minor modifications, corrections or omissions solely of an administrative, numerical, grammatical, semantical or descriptive nature to this by-law after the passage of this by-law. Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 26th day of August, 2025. ....................................................... ....................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 330 of 368 CITY OF THOROLD CITY OF WELLAND TOWN OF FORT ERIE TOWN OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CITY OF PORT COLBORNE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001 8/19/2025 ¯ NTS SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Reference Grid Reference Grid Amendment Page 331 of 368 Schihl RdMontrose RdDurliat Rd Netherby Rd Netherby Rd South Green RdSouth Koabel RdHolloway BayRdSouthBrookfield Rd Misener RdCrowland AvMorris RdMcKenney RdA1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1A1-9A1-7 A1-1 A1-2 A1-8 A1-6 A1-5 A1-10 A1-4 A1-3 SCHEDULE 2 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001-H 8/19/2025 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls Subject Land Site Specific Zoning Designations ¯ NTS Page 332 of 368 Montrose RdBeck RdWillodell RdCarl Rd Schisler Rd Crowland AvNetherby RdMorrisRdBiggar Rd Lincoln St Yokom Rd G r a s s y Brook Rd McKenney RdYoung Rd Chippa w a P y Ridge Rd Reixinger Rd Lyon s Cre ek Rd Misener RdC hippa w a C r eek Rd Morris RdGonder Rd Willow Rd Marshall Rd Sauer RdQuee n E l iz a b e t h W y A2 OSPP-2 A2-7 OSPP-1 A2-1 A2-4 A2-1 A2-6 A2-1 A2-2 A2-8 A2-5 A2-3 A2-1 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001-C 8/19/2025 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls ¯ NTS Subject Land Site Specific Zoning Designations SCHEDULE 3 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 See By-law 79-200 for Zoning Page 333 of 368 Chippawa PyWillodell RdMain St Chippa wa Portag e R d Marshall Rd Miller Rd Sherk Rd Somerville RdOrt RdDorchesterR d NiagaraRiverPyWillick Rd Willoughby DrBeck RdSodom RdCarl Rd L y o n s C r e e k R d King RdDetenbeck Rd Schis le rRdMontrose RdBaker RdStanley AvLogan RdOakwoodDr Bossert Rd Misener RdReixinger Rd Weaver Rd Sauer Rd Gonder Rd Qu e e n E l i z a b e t h W y McLeod Rd Legend sWyA3 A3 RNP OSC OSC RNP A3 RV RVRV RNP A3 A3 A3 RNP A3 A3 OSC A3 A3 RV IW OSC OSC OSC OSC A3 OSC OSC OSC OSC RV OSC OSC A3 OSC A3 A3 A3RV OSC RV A3 OSC A3 A3 A3 TCW A3 CH RV CH RV IW RV IW IW CH CH A3-16 A3-18 A3-18 A3-19 A3-19 A3-17 A3-8 OSC-2 A3-2 A3-15 A3-14 A3-3 A3-3 OSC-1 A3-2 A3-2 A3-20 HC-2 A3-9 RNP-1 A3-2 A3-2 A3-6 A3-11A3-11 A3-11 A3-2 A3-13 A3-2 A3-2 A3-2A3-2 A3-7 A3-12 A3-2 HC-1 PI A3-4A3-4 A3-5 A3-1 A3-1 RNP-2 RNP-2 A3-10A3-10 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001-W 8/19/2025 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls ¯ NTSSodom RdLyons Cre ek R d Nassau AvRV RV RV RV OSC RV RV RV A3 A3-16 See By-law 79-200 for ZoningSubject Land Site Specific Zoning Designations SCHEDULE 4 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 Page 334 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By‐Law No. 2025‐102 A by‐law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to include lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland, and Willoughby, carry forward site specific amendments, amend the General Provisions, add Agricultural 1 zone, Agricultural 2 zone, Agricultural 3 zone, Residential Niagara Parkway zone, Residential Village zone, Commercial Highway zone, Industrial Willoughby zone, Tourist Commercial Willoughby zone, Open Space Conservation zone, Open Space Public and Private zone, and repeal By-law No. 70-69 (Humberstone), By-law No. 1538 (1958) (Crowland), and By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby). WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls amalgamated with Chippawa, Willoughby Township and part of Crowland Township in 1970; AND WHEREAS the land use permissions for the lands located within the geographic Township of Humberstone (Chippawa) are governed by By-law No.70-69; AND WHEREAS the land use permissions for the lands located within the geographic Township of Crowland are governed by By-law No. 1538 (1958); AND WHEREAS the land use permissions for the lands located within the geographic Township of Willoughby are governed by By-law No. 395/66; AND WHEREAS in order to enhance clarity and efficiency for the public and for City staff and maintain all existing land use permissions and continue protection of agricultural lands, the Council of the City of Niagara Falls approved the recommendation set out in Council Report PBD- 202-39 to amend the City’s Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to include the lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland and Willoughby and repeal By-law No. 70-69, By-law No. 1538 (1958) and By-law No. 395/66; AND WHEREAS is it deemed desirable to amend By-law No. 79-200 accordingly, NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That KEY MAP attached as Schedule 1 to By-law No. 79-200 is hereby deleted and replaced with the KEY MAP attached to this by-law as Schedule 1. 2. That SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS of By-law No. 79-200 is amended as follows: (a) by deleting “LOT AREA” and replacing it with the following: “LOT AREA” means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding the horizontal area of such lot covered by a natural body of water or marsh, or the horizontal area between the rim of the banks of a river or watercourse, provided that only the area of the lot lying within the zone in which a proposed use is permitted shall be counted in calculating the minimum lot area under the provisions of this By- law for such permitted use, save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, Page 335 of 368 RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC and OSPP zone, where the lot area shall include the lands within the lot lines of a lot. (b) by deleting “STOREY” and replacing with the following: “STOREY” means the portion of a building, other than a cellar or attic, between the surface of one floor and the surface of the floor, ceiling or roof next above it. (c) “LOT” by deleting section (b) of “LOT” and replacing it with the following: (b) which fronts a street or Niagara Parks Commission service road, and is a separate parcel of land without any adjoining lands being owned by the same owner or owners on the day of the passing of this By-law, or (d) by adding the following definitions alphabetically: “PARKING STATION” means a lot or lots or portion thereof, required in accordance with the provisions of this by-law for the temporary storage or parking of motor vehicles accessory or incidental to uses in the A1 or OSPP zone and shall not include the storage or parking of motor vehicles for hire or gain, display or for sale “PLAYLOT” means a lot used for the purpose of a non-profit playlot for children under the age of seven years and managed and controlled by the Corporation or by a neighbourhood association, church or other similar organization. (e) by deleting “STREET” and replacing with it with the following: “STREET” means a common or public highway having a minimum width of 12 metres which affords a principal means of access to abutting lots and includes a highway, road, boulevard, Niagara Parks Commission service road, and parkway under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Parks Commission but does not include a lane, an unopened road allowance or a highway which is within a registered plan of subdivision by a by-law passed pursuant to section 29 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1970, as amended from time to time. 3. That SECTION 3 – ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following defined areas to list set out in section 3.1: ZONES SHORT TITLES Agricultural One Zone A1 Agricultural Two Zone A2 Agricultural Three Zone A3 Residential Niagara Parkway Zone RNP Residential Village Zone RV Commercial Highway Zone CH Industrial Willoughby Zone IW Tourist Commercial Willoughby Zone TCW Open Space Conservation Zone OSC Page 336 of 368 Open Space Private and Public Zone OSPP 4. That SECTION 4 – GENERAL PROVISIONS of By-law No. 79-200 is amended as follows: (a) by deleting section 4.9 and replacing it with the following: 4.9 MUNICIPAL SERVICES REQUIRED: Unless otherwise provided for in this By- law no person shall in any residential zone (save and except the RNP or RV zone), commercial zone, or institutional zone, erect or use a dwelling or a building containing one or more dwelling units or locate or use a mobile home unless such dwelling or building or mobile home is served by a municipal water supply and sanitary sewage system. (b) by deleting SECTION 4.11 and replacing it with the following: 4.11 LOT REQUIREMENT: Except as otherwise specifically permitted in this By-law, no person shall erect a building or structure in any zone except upon a lot, as defined in this by-law which (i) fronts or abuts upon an improved street or a street being constructed in a plan of subdivision by the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls pursuant to the subdivision agreement, or a service road of the Niagara Parks Commission, and (ii) has not less than such lot area, lot frontage and lot depth as are set out in the regulations for such zone as the minimum lot area, lot frontage and lot depth. (c) by adding the following new section after Section 4.12.1: 4.12.2 UNDERSIZED LOT REGULATIONS: Nothing in the by-law shall prevent the enlargement of or addition to existing dwellings in the A3, RNP, and RV zones, if these dwellings are located on existing lots – held in separate ownership from adjoining parcels on the date of passing of this by-law as shown by the records of the Land Registry or Land Title Office or where such lot is created by expropriation, provided: (a) That such dwelling is permitted in the zone in which said lot is located, (b) That the yard, height, coverage and all other relevant requirements of the zone are maintained. (d) by amending the title of Section 4.13 to read as follows: 19.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC, OSPP zones” (e) by adding the following sections after Section 4.13: 4.13.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES for lands within the A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, and TCW zones: Page 337 of 368 (a) Accessory buildings are permitted in each zone where the principal use, building or structure is permitted but no accessory building including garages, carports or boathouses shall be a. Used for human habitation b. Erected closer to a principal building than 1.8 metres c. Erected closer than 1.8 metres to a lot line Notwithstanding the foregoing, boathouses, docks, wharves, boat landings or other similar structures may be erected on the shore line, where the said line abuts a navigable body of water, but shall not extend into or over the water more then 1.5 metres measured from the high water line. 4.13.2 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES for the lands within the A2 and OSPP zone: (a) Except as may otherwise be provided therein, all accessory buildings which are not attached or connected with the main building shall be erected in the rear yard and shall be at least 0.9 metres from the nearest lot line or main building and shall not occupy more than 10% of the area of the lot. i. Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.13.2 (a), on any existing residential parcel having a frontage of 13.7 metres or less, accessory buildings may be erected in the rear yard having not less then 0.45 metres of clearance from the nearest side lot line. (b) Any accessory building may be erected as part of the main building provided that all yard and area requirements of this By-law are complied with. (c) Where an accessory building is necessary for the storage of tools or material for use in connection with the construction of the main building on a lot in an A2 zone, the accessory building may be erected on the lot before the erection of the main building and such building shall be used only for the purposes of storage. (d) Unless otherwise excepted in the By-law no accessory building shall exceed a height of 4.5 metres nor one storey. (e) No accessory building shall be used for any purpose other than a use that is incidental or secondary to that of the main building on the same lot and without limiting the foregoing such use may include a private garage, recreation building, greenhouse or bath house if not used for commercial purposes. Page 338 of 368 (f) The use of any accessory building for human habitation is not permitted. 4.13.3 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES for the lands within the A1 zone: The following accessory buildings and accessory structures provisions shall apply to properties located in the A1 zone: a) No land, building, or structure shall be used for any purpose other than the presently existing use of such land, building or structure on the date of the passing of this By-law with the exception of the uses permitted in the A1 zone. (f) by amending the title of SECTION 4.14 to read as follows: “4.14 YARDS save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC and OSPP zones” (g) by adding the following section after Section 4.14: SECTION 4.14.A OBSTRUCTION OF YARDS for lands within the A2 and OSPP zone: No person shall obstruct in any manner whatsoever any front yard, side yard or rear yard required to be provided by this By-law, but this provision shall not apply to: a) Main eaves, bolt courses, sills or cornices not projecting more than eighteen 0.45 metres into any required yard. b) Uncovered steps, porches, or platforms not exceeding 1.2 metres in height above grade and not projecting more than 2.4 metres into any required front yard or more than 1.2 metres into any required side yard. c) Awnings, clothes poles, garden trellises or similar accessories. d) Fire escapes projecting not more than 1.5 metres into the side or rear yard. e) Fences in side and rear yards. f) Accessory buildings. (h) by amending the title of SECTION 4.19.1 to read as follows: “4.19.1 REQUIREMENTS save and except for lands located within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC, and OSPP zones” (i) by amending the title of SECTION 4.19.2 to read as follows: “4.19.2 BUS PARKING save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, CH, IW, TCW, OSC, and OSPP zones” Page 339 of 368 (j) by adding the following sections after Section 4.19.3: 4.19.4 PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE A3, RNP, TCW, RV, CH, IW, TCW and OSC zones. (a) One parking space of at least 3 m x 6 m together with adequate area for manoeuvring and access to a public street shall be provided for each: i. Dwelling unit ii. Guestroom of a hotel, motel or cabin iii. Five seats in places of assembly, such as theatres, churches, public halls, etc. iv. Four seats in restaurants v. Five beds in hospitals, nursing homes vi. 28 square metres of total floor are of retail store, service shops and other commercial buildings, clinics, municipal buildings and offices vii. 28 square metres in industrial buildings viii. Staff member of schools (b) Places of amusement such as community centres, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts and similar projects shall provide a parking are of not less than three times the ground floor areas of the building or structure. (c) Except as provided for in Section 11.7, no off-street vehicle parking shall be permitted within the required front yard and access shall be provided by not amore than two driveways not exceeding 9m each in width. (d) Driveways, loading parking areas provided in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be paved with all-weather dust-free materials. 4.19.5 PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE A2 and OSPP zone: (a) One parking space of at least 3 m x 6 m together with adequate area for manoeuvring and access to a public street shall be provided for each: i. Dwelling unit ii. For each 37.2 square metres of floor area of a factory Page 340 of 368 iii. For each 12 seats in excess of 100 seats or where the seating is provided by open benches every 20 inches of bench space for a church hall or other place of assembly iv. For each 27.8 square metres of floor area for a building or structure not specified above. LOADING AREAS: 3.5 metres wide x 9 metres length: 418 square metres: None From 418 square metres to 2322.6 square metres: 1 Over 2322.6 square metres: 2 (b) Where parking facilities for more than 4 vehicles are required or permitted: (i) The parking area shall be maintained with a stable surface that is treated to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles, (ii) The lights used for illumination of the parking lot of parking station shall be so arranged as to divert the light away from adjacent lots, (iii) A shelter, not more than 15 feet in height and not more than 50 square feet in area may be erected in the parking area for the use of attendants in the area. (iv) No gasoline pump or other service station equipment shall be located or maintained on a parking lot or parking station. (k) by amending the title of SECTION 4.20.1 to read as follows: “4.20.1 LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS save and except for lands within the A1, A2, A3, RNP, RV, HC, WI, TCW, OSC and OSPP zones” (l) by amending the title of SECTION 4.21 to read as follows: “4.21 FLOODLIGHTING save and except for lands within the HC, WI, and TCW zones” (m) by amending the title of SECTION 4.22 to read as follows: “4.22 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR CAR WASHES save and except for lands within the TCW zone” (n) by amending the title of SECTION 4.23 to read as follows: “4.23 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS save and except for lands within the TCW zone” (o) by amending the title of SECTION 4.25 to read as follows: Page 341 of 368 “4.25 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR MOTELS save and except for lands within the HC and TCW zones” (p) by adding the following zones to SECTION 4.37(b): “RNP, RV, A1, A2 and A3” 5. That SECTION 7 – RESIDENTIAL ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following sections after Section 7.16: 7.17 RESIDENTIAL NIAGARA PARKWAY ZONE (RNP Zone) 7.17.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any RNP Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) A detached dwelling (b) A bed and breakfast in a detached dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 4.37 7.17.2 REGULATIONS: no person shall within any RNP Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum Lot area 0.4 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 50 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth i. If a service road is already established ii. If no service road is established 23 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 32 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (d) Minimum side yard width, each side 3.5 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (e) Minimum rear yard depth 10 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (f) Maximum lot coverage 30% (g) Maximum height of a building or structure 10 metres in accordance with section 4.7 Page 342 of 368 (h) Parking and access requirements In accordance with section 4.19.1 (i) Accessory buildings and accessory structures to a detached dwelling In accordance with sections 4.13 and 4.14 7.18 RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE ZONE (RV Zone) 7.18.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any RV Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) A detached dwelling; (b) Schools, educational institutions; (c) Churches and places of worship; (d) Hospitals, homes for the aged, doctors and dentist’ offices – maximum two practitioners and assistants per building; (e) Libraries; (f) Parks, athletic and sports field, skating and curling rinks and community (g) A bed and breakfast dwelling in a detached dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 4.37 (h) Accessory dwelling unit(s), subject to the provisions of section 4.45 7.18.2 REGULATIONS: no person shall within any RV Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Where no municipal services available minimum lot area – 0.18 hectares minimum lot frontage – 30 metres (b) Where municipal water only available minimum lot area –0.11 hectares minimum lot frontage – 30 metres (c) Where both municipal water and sewers available interior lots minimum lot area – 557 square metres minimum lot frontage – 15 metres corner lots minimum lot area –557 square metres Page 343 of 368 minimum lot frontage – 18 metres (d) Minimum front yard depth all county and concession roads 10 metres all other road: 7 metres (e) Minimum side yard width 1.8 metres, except as provided for in paragraphs (i) and (ii) hereof: i. on a corner lot, the minimum side yard abutting the flanking street shall be 3 metres. ii. where no attached garage is provided for, the minimum side yard on one side shall be 3 metres. (f) Minimum rear yard depth 7 metres (g) Minimum floor area for a detached dwelling 111 square metres 6. That SECTION 8 – COMMERCIAL ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following sections after Section 8.9: 8.10 COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY ZONE (CH Zone) 8.10.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any CH zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Arenas (b) Automobile Service Stations (c) Automobile Garages (commercial) (d) Automobile Sales and Services (e) Banks (f) Churches and places of worship (g) Living accommodation being an integral part of stores – maximum 50% of total floor area (h) Exhibitions (i) Fraternal organizations or lodges (j) Libraries Page 344 of 368 (k) Museums (l) Offices (m) Places of Commercial entertainment or recreation (n) Recreation clubs (o) Restaurants, premises licensed for the sale of beer, wine or liquor (p) Sightseeing and tours (all sightseeing and tours must be operated within and from the premises of an established business, e.g. hotel, motel, etc.) (q) Theatres (r) Tourist establishments as defined by the Tourist Establishment Act which includes a cabin establishment, a cottage establishment, a hotel or hotel establishment, a motel, a tourist home but excluding a tourist outfitters camp and a trailer establishment. 8.10. 2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any CH Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Maximum lot coverage 20 % (b) Minimum front yard depth no part of any building shall be constructed, altered, used or maintained at a distance of less than 12.1 m from a public highway, street or road, provided that on Queen Elizabeth Way, a setback of 76.2 metres shall be required from the centre line of the original right-of-way to the main front wall of the building. (c) Minimum side yard width (i) 3 metres required each side; Minimum side yard on corner lot, not less than minimum front yard required on flanking street. (ii) where a side lot line is a boundary between a Commercial Highway zone and a Residential zone, the said side lot line shall be not less than 9.1 metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less Page 345 of 368 than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. (d) Minimum rear yard depth (i) no part of any building shall be less than 7.6 metres from any rear boundary line of the lot or parcel on which the building is situated. (ii) where a rear lot line is a boundary between a Commercial Highway zone and a Residential zone, the said rear line shall be not less than 12.1metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. 8.11 TOURIST COMMERCIAL WILLOUGHBY ZONE (TCW Zone) 8.11.1 PERMITTED USES: No person shall within any TCW zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Automobile service station (b) Bake shop (c) Bank, Trust Company, Credit Union (d) Beer, wine or liquor store (e) Car wash (f) Clothing store (g) Community building (h) Drive-in restaurant including a fast-food take-out service (i) Drug store (j) Food store (k) Gasoline bar (l) Handcraft store (m) Hotel (n) Motel (o) Office, provided that the total rentable floor area for all officers within the said area shall not exceed 2,750 square metres (p) Personal service shop Page 346 of 368 (q) Post office (r) Premises licensed under The Liquor License Act (s) Private Club (t) Recreational uses (u) Restaurant (v) Souvenir store (w) Tobacco store (x) Trailer camp 8.11.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any TCW Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Subject to clauses b and c, no part of any building or structure shall be located on such lot or parcel of land closer than: i. 35 metres from the centre line of any highway under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Niagara, ii. 25 metres from the centre line of any highway under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, iii. 10 metres from any other boundary of such lot or parcel of land; (b) No gasoline pump or pump island shall be located on such lot or parcel of land closer than 10 metres from the limit of any highway or any other boundary of the said land; (c) Canopies on any building or structure and any in-ground swimming pools which are not more than 0.3 metres above the average finished grade levels may be located closer to the highways and boundaries than the distances specified in clause a above but no such canopy or swimming pool shall be located closer than 7 metres from the limit of any such highway or any other boundary of any such lot or parcel of land; (d) Landscaped open space shall be provided and maintained on such lot or parcel of land to the extent of at least of 20% of the area of such lot or parcel of land; (e) The percentage of area of each such lot or parcel of land covered by the ground level area of all buildings and structures thereon shall not exceed 40 percent; Page 347 of 368 (f) The maximum height of any building or structure shall not exceed 12 metres; (g) No person shall erect or use any building or structure on any parcel of land within the TCW zone unless municipal services as set out below are available to service the said land, building or structure: i. A sanitary sewerage system, ii. A storm sewerage system, iii. A water supply system. (h) The owner or occupant of every building or structure to be erected or used for any of the purposes listed in Table 1 of this clause shall provide and maintain a parking area which shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land occupied by such building or structure. The said parking area shall contain individual parking spaces of at least 27.87 square metres each inclusive of access area to the extent at least prescribed in said Table 1 for the respective classes of uses, buildings or structures set out therein. Where a building, structure or lot accommodates more than one use or purpose, the required parking spaces shall be the sum of the required parking spaces for each such use or purpose Table 1 Class of Use, Building or Structure Minimum Parking Space Requirements Bank, office 1 parking space for each 25 square metres of gross leasable floor area Barbershop or hairdressing establishment 3 parking spaces plus 1 additional parking space for each chair above 3 Car Wash 7 parking spaces continuous in-line per bay Drive-in restaurant or fast-food takeout service 25 parking spaces plus 1 parking space for each 5 seats within the building or structure Hotel 1 parking space for each two bedrooms plus 1 parking space for each 5.5 square metres of floor area used as a place of assembly Motel 1 parking space for each 1.3 motel units Premises licenced under The Liquor Licence Act if not part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 5 seats Premises licenced under The Liquor Licence Act if part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 10 seats Restaurant if not part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 5 seats Restaurant if part of a motel or hotel 1 parking space for each 10 seats Page 348 of 368 Retail establishment, laundromat and personal service shop up to and including a gross leasable floor area of 450 square metres 1 parking space for each 25 square metres of gross leasable floor area Retail establishment exceeding gross leasable floor area of 450 square metres 1 parking space for each 18 square metres of gross leasable floor area on the main sales floor plus 1 parking space for each 45 square metres of gross leasable floor area on every other floor Uses, Buildings and Structures permitted by this by-law other than those listed in this schedule 1 parking space for each 40 square metres of floor area 8.12.3 For the purposes of subsections 1 and 2 of this section, (a) “Landscaped Open Space” means a portion of the lot area which is not used for buildings, structures, parking areas or driveways and which consists of grass, flower beds, trees, shrubbery and other landscaping, including any surfaced walk, patio, pool or similar amenity or a combination thereof; (b) “Personal Service Shop” means a barber’s, hairdresser’s or hairstyling shop, a dressmaker’s shop, a shoe repair shop, a tailor’s shop, a self-service laundry or depot for the collection of dry cleaning and laundry; (c) “Pinball or electronic game machine establishment” means a building or part of a building in which 3 or more pinball or other mechanical or electronic game machines are kept for use in pursuance of a trade, calling, business or occupation; 7. That SECTION 11 – INDUSTRIAL ZONES of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding the following sections after Section 11.6: 11.7 INDUSTRIAL WILLOUGHBY ZONE (IW Zone) 11.7.1 No person shall within any IW zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Industrial uses including those manufacturing, converting, altering, finishing, fabricating or assembling of products establishments which do not emit obnoxious sound, odour, dust, fumes, vibration or smoke and which are not hazardous to the surrounding uses. (b) A commercial undertaking or business office, necessary to serve the industrial area or incidental to an industrial operation, including storage warehouses and wholesale business. Page 349 of 368 (c) A dwelling may be erected for a caretaker, watchman or other similar person employed on the premises concerned and such person’s family provided that the requirements of Section VII are complied with. 11.7.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Section, the following uses are prohibited (By-law 439, 1967): (a) Abattoir (b) Acetylene gas manufacture (c) Asphalt manufacture or refining (d) Brick, pottery, tile, terra cotta or building block manufacture (e) Boiler works (f) Bronze, aluminum or other metal powder manufacture (g) Coke ovens (h) Crematory (i) Disinfectant, insecticide, or poison manufacture (j) Dye manufacture (k) Forge plant (l) Storage, cleaning, curing or tanning of fresh or green hides (m) Storage of gas, except for consumption on the premises (n) Grease, lard, fat or tallow rendering or refining (o) Metal foundry (p) Lime, cement, or plaster of paris manufacture (q) Match manufacture (r) Oilcloth or linoleum manufacture (s) Paint, oil, varnish, turpentine, lacquer, shellac or enamel manufacture (t) Storage of fuel or petroleum above ground (u) Caustic manufacture (v) Junk yards (w) Printing ink manufacture (x) Pyroxylin plastic manufacture or the manufacture of articles therefrom (y) Shoe backing or stove polish manufacture (z) Soap manufacture from animal fats Page 350 of 368 (aa) Steel furnace, blooming or rolling mill (bb) Stockyards (cc) Structural steel or pipe works (dd) Sugar refining (ee) Tar distillation or manufacture (ff) Tobacco (chewing) manufacture or treatment, (gg) Tar roofing or waterproofing manufacture (hh) Vinegar manufacture (ii) Wool pulling or scouring (jj) Yeast plant (kk) Commercial dog kennels (ll) Bus, truck or railroad freight terminals (mm) Dry cleaning, rug cleaning and laundry plants (nn) Any use which is conducted so as to cause or result in the dissemination of noise, vibration, odor, dust, smoke, gas or fumes, or other pollutant beyond the lot on which such use is conducted (oo) Public uses including all public utilities and essential services excepting schools 11.7.3 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any IW Zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Maximum lot coverage 30 % (b) Minimum front yard depth no part of any building shall be constructed, altered, used or maintained at a distance of less than 12.1 metres from a public highway, street or road boundary, provided that on the streets named below, the following setbacks shall apply: Street: Required Distance Between Main Front Wall and Centre Line of the Original Road Allowance: Reixinger Road: 31.3 metres Page 351 of 368 Lyon’s Creek Road: 31.3 metres Queen Elizabeth Way: 62.4 metres (c) Minimum side yard width (i) 3 metres required each side; Minimum side yard on corner lot, not less than minimum front yard required on flanking street. (ii) where a side lot line is a boundary between an Industrial Willoughby zone and a Residential Niagara Parkway or Residential Village zone or a Commercial Highway zone, the said side lot line shall be not less than 9.1 metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. (d) Minimum rear yard depth (i) no part of any building shall be less than 7.6 m from any rear boundary line of the lot or parcel on which the building is situated. (ii) where a rear lot line is a boundary between an Industrial Willoughby Zone and a Residential Niagara Parkway zone or Residential Village Zone, or a Commercial Highway zone, the said rear line shall be not less than 12.1 metres within which a 1.5 metres treed buffer strip and/or a close boarded fence, or suitable alternative, to a height of not less than 1.2 metres nor more than 1.8 metres shall be provided. (e) Signs: On any lot no more than one sign facing each street on which the lot abuts and announcing the name of the company or companies located in the building, and a brief statement of its activities. The total area of such signs shall not exceed sixty square feet in area, nor extend Page 352 of 368 above the roof level of the building, nor shall any free-standing sign have any dimensions exceeding ten feet, nor any part thereof be more than 12 feet above ground level. Such signs shall not be illuminated by exposed light sources or be intermittent or revolve in operation. There shall be no exterior spot lighting or other illumination of any such sign that would cause any glare observable from a residential district. On any lot no more than one “For Sale” or “To Let” sign not to exceed twenty-five square feet in area (f) Loading Facilities: The owners or occupants of every building or structure used for manufacturing, storage or commercial purposes, or for any purpose involving the use of vehicles for the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise, shall provide and main loading areas on land that is not part of a highway and no part of the required parking, in such a manner and to such an extent as to render unnecessary any obstruction of, or interference with, traffic upon any street or alley by reason of any loading or unloading operations. (g) Open Storage: (i) Open storage other than the temporary parking of vehicles in accordance with Section 11.7.3 (h) (b) of this by-law shall not be permitted in any front or side yard required by this by-law. (ii) No material shall be piled higher than the height of the treed bufferstrip and/or fence if the said strip and/or fence is required under subsection (d)(i) of Section 11.7.3 (h) Landscaping: (i) All lands within 76.2 metres of the centre line of the Queen Elizabeth Way shall be landscaped with at least lawn and ornamental shrubs. (ii) Front yards required in accordance with the provisions of this by-law shall be landscaped with at least lawn and ornamental shrubs except that provision may be made for: (iii) Not more than two driveways, (maximum width of 9.1 metres each). (iv) Limited area for visitor parking occupying not more than 25% of the required front yard. (i) Paving: Driveways, loading and parking areas provided in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be paved with all-weather dust- free materials. Page 353 of 368 8. That SECTION 12 – AGRICULTURAL ZONE of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by renumbering section 12.2 to 12.1.2 and renumbering section 12.3 to 12.1.3 and by adding the following sections: 12.2 AGRICULTURAL 1 Zone (A1 Zone) 12.2.1 PERMITTED USES: No person shall within any A1 zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) An existing use (b) Agricultural uses and residence associated with that use 12.1.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any A1 zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 10.1 hectares (b) Minimum front yard depth 7.6 metres (c) Minimum side yard width each side 7.6 metres (d) Minimum rear yard depth 7.6 metres (e) Where a side yard or rear yard abut a residential use 30 metres 12.3 AGRICULTURAL 2 ZONE (A2 ZONE). 12.3.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any A2 zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) A detached dwelling (b) For lands north of Biggar Road, east of Crowland Avenue, and within the City’s Urban Boundary: (i) Accessory living quarters for staff employed on the premises, (ii) Light manufacturing (iii) Heavy industrial (iv) Cemeteries (v) A converted dwelling Page 354 of 368 (c) Agricultural uses including crops, truck and market gardening, nurseries, greenhouses, breeding, raising animals (d) Animal hospitals (e) Veterinary establishments (f) Storing of farm machinery and vehicles used on the farm (g) A farm produce outlet in accordance with Section 4.36 12.3.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any A2 zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 1.2 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 30 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth 18 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (d) Minimum side yard width 4.5 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (e) Minimum rear yard depth 12 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (f) Minimum ground floor area (g) Minimum total floor area (h) Maximum lot coverage 88.2 square metres 111.5 square metres 15% (i) Maximum building height (j) Parking and access requirements 10.7 metres In accordance with section 4.19.4 (k) Notwithstanding section 4.11, a farm building or farm structure may be erected upon a lot which fronts or abuts upon a street which is not an improved street 12.4 AGRICULTURAL 3 ZONE (A3 ZONE). Page 355 of 368 12.4.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any A3 zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Agricultural including field crops, dairy farming, hog and other animal raising,; poultry raising, ranching and grazing, tree nurseries, berry or bush crops, orchards, vineyards, truck gardening, aviaries, apiaries, dog kennels and other similar uses customarily carried on in the field of agriculture (b) A detached dwelling (c) Public utilities, including radio and television, railway (d) A farm produce outlet in accordance with Section 4.36 12.4.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any A3 zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 0.4 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 60 metres (c) Minimum building setback from all roads 20.7 metres from the centreline of the road allowance (d) Minimum side yard width each side 4.5 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (e) Minimum floor area – dwelling (f) Minimum rear yard depth 93 square metres 9.1 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (g) Maximum lot coverage (h) Parking and access requirements 33% In accordance with section 4.19.5 (i) Maximum building height 10.7 metres, subject to section 4.7 (j) Notwithstanding section 4.11, a farm building or farm structure may be erected upon a lot which fronts or abuts upon a street which is not an improved street 9. That SECTION 14 – OPEN SPACE ZONE of By-law No. 79-200 is hereby amended by adding the following sections: SECTION 14.1.1 – OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION ZONE (OSC ZONE) Page 356 of 368 14.1.2 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any OSC Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Agricultural uses as listed under Section 12.3.1 (a) (b) Athletic fields (c) Band stands (d) Bowling greens (e) Community centres (f) Golf courses (g) Public parks (h) Skating rinks (i) Swimming pools (j) Tennis courts 14.1.3 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any OSC zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 0.81 hectares (b) Minimum lot frontage 121.9 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth 10.69 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 (d) Minimum side yard width each side 4.6 metres plus any applicable distance specified in section 4.27.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the area and frontage requirements shall not be applicable to bona fide public space uses. 10. That SECTION 14 – OPEN SPACE ZONE is hereby amended by renumbering section 14.2 to 14.1.2 and adding the following section: SECTION 14.2 – PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE ZONE (OSPP ZONE) 14.2.1 PERMITTED USES: no person shall within any OSPP Zone use any land or erect or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses: (a) Recreational: parks, walks, statues, fountains, playlots, wading pools, shelters, play fields, playgrounds, athletic fields, field houses, community centre, bleachers, open or closed swimming pools, botanical gardens, zoological gardens, band stands, skating rinks, bowling greens, tennis Page 357 of 368 courts, boat liveries, bathing stations, golf courses, parking stations, public parking lot, yacht club and cemetery. (b) Commercial: refreshment pavilion or booth 14.2.2 REGULATIONS: No person shall within any OSPP zone erect or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of section 4 and the following regulations: Yard requirements: Minimum distance of buildings or structures from all lot lines: 12 metres 11. That SECTION 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is hereby amended by adding the following sections: “19.2. CONSOLIDATED SITE-SPECIFIC ZONES 19.2.1 Notwithstanding anything herein before contained, for exceptions and special provisions applicable to lands within the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland and Willoughby existing on or before August 26, 2025, please refer to the associated by-law noted in the chart below, Zoning Classification Associated By-law A1-1 Refer to by-law 1999-250 A1-2 Refer to by-law 1999-252 A1-3 Refer to by-law 1995-151 A1-4 Refer to by-law 2003-122 A1-5 Refer to by-law 2003-122 A1-6 Refer to by-law 2006-129 A1-7 Refer to by-law 2015-010 A1-8 Refer to by-law 2015-009 A1-9 Refer to by-law 2016-069 A1-10 Refer to by-law 2016-070 A2-1 Refer to by-law 2002-022 A2-2 Refer to by-law 1988-268 A2-3 Refer to by-law 1988-268 A2-4 Refer to by-law 1986-022 A2-5 Refer to by-law 2016-051 A2-6 Refer to by-law 2021-080 A2-7 Refer to by-law 2021-79 A2-8 Refer to by-law 2003-158 A3-1 Refer to by-law 2011-117 A3-2 Refer to by-law 2002-023 A3-3 Refer to by-law 1995-064 A3-4 Refer to by-law 1995-189 A3-5 Refer to by-law 1980-005 A3-6 Refer to by-law 1981-012 Page 358 of 368 A3-7 Refer to by-law 1981-168 A3-8 Refer to by-law 2013-105 A3-9 Refer to by-law 1982-055 A3-10 Refer to by-law 1988-314 A3-11 Refer to by-law 2003-048 A3-12 Refer to by-law 2012-128 A3-13 Refer to by-law 1972-169 A3-14 Refer to by-law 2011-005 A3-15 Refer to by-law 2022-112 A3-16 Refer to by-law 1973-178 A3-17 Refer to by-law 2011-116 A3-18 Refer to by-law 2001-230 A3-19 Refer to by-law 2009-162 A3-20 Refer to by-law 2000-039 HC-1 Refer to by-law 1970-042 HC-2 Refer to by-law 1976-233 OSC-1 Refer to by-law 2011-117 OSC-2 Refer to by-law 1988-273 OSPP-1 Refer to by-law 2002-022 OSPP-2 Refer to by-law 1979-134 RNP-1 Refer to by-law 2003-055 RNP-2 Refer to by-law 1996-270 12. All other applicable provisions and regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall remain the same and shall continue to apply, with the necessary changes in detail. 13. That By-law No. 70-69 (Humberstone), By-law No. 1538 (1958) (Crowland) and By-law No. 395/66 (Willoughby) are hereby repealed. 14. That the City Clerk is authorized to effect any minor modifications, corrections or omissions solely of an administrative, numerical, grammatical, semantical or descriptive nature to this by-law after the passage of this by-law. Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 26th day of August, 2025. ....................................................... ....................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 359 of 368 CITY OF THOROLD CITY OF WELLAND TOWN OF FORT ERIE TOWN OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CITY OF PORT COLBORNE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001 8/19/2025 ¯ NTS SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Reference Grid Reference Grid Amendment Page 360 of 368 Schihl RdMontrose RdDurliat Rd Netherby Rd Netherby Rd South Green RdSouth Koabel RdHolloway BayRdSouthBrookfield Rd Misener RdCrowland AvMorris RdMcKenney RdA1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1A1-9A1-7 A1-1 A1-2 A1-8 A1-6 A1-5 A1-10 A1-4 A1-3 SCHEDULE 2 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001-H 8/19/2025 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls Subject Land Site Specific Zoning Designations ¯ NTS Page 361 of 368 Montrose RdBeck RdWillodell RdCarl Rd Schisler Rd Crowland AvNetherby RdMorrisRdBiggar Rd Lincoln St Yokom Rd G r a s s y Brook Rd McKenney RdYoung Rd Chippa w a P y Ridge Rd Reixinger Rd Lyon s Cre ek Rd Misener RdC hippa w a C r eek Rd Morris RdGonder Rd Willow Rd Marshall Rd Sauer RdQuee n E l iz a b e t h W y A2 OSPP-2 A2-7 OSPP-1 A2-1 A2-4 A2-1 A2-6 A2-1 A2-2 A2-8 A2-5 A2-3 A2-1 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001-C 8/19/2025 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls ¯ NTS Subject Land Site Specific Zoning Designations SCHEDULE 3 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 See By-law 79-200 for Zoning Page 362 of 368 Chippawa PyWillodell RdMain St Chippa wa Portag e R d Marshall Rd Miller Rd Sherk Rd Somerville RdOrt RdDorchesterR d NiagaraRiverPyWillick Rd Willoughby DrBeck RdSodom RdCarl Rd L y o n s C r e e k R d King RdDetenbeck Rd Schis le rRdMontrose RdBaker RdStanley AvLogan RdOakwoodDr Bossert Rd Misener RdReixinger Rd Weaver Rd Sauer Rd Gonder Rd Qu e e n E l i z a b e t h W y McLeod Rd Legend sWyA3 A3 RNP OSC OSC RNP A3 RV RVRV RNP A3 A3 A3 RNP A3 A3 OSC A3 A3 RV IW OSC OSC OSC OSC A3 OSC OSC OSC OSC RV OSC OSC A3 OSC A3 A3 A3RV OSC RV A3 OSC A3 A3 A3 TCW A3 CH RV CH RV IW RV IW IW CH CH A3-16 A3-18 A3-18 A3-19 A3-19 A3-17 A3-8 OSC-2 A3-2 A3-15 A3-14 A3-3 A3-3 OSC-1 A3-2 A3-2 A3-20 HC-2 A3-9 RNP-1 A3-2 A3-2 A3-6 A3-11A3-11 A3-11 A3-2 A3-13 A3-2 A3-2 A3-2A3-2 A3-7 A3-12 A3-2 HC-1 PI A3-4A3-4 A3-5 A3-1 A3-1 RNP-2 RNP-2 A3-10A3-10 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 K:\GIS_Requests\2023\Schedule\Zoning\001\AM-2023-001.aprx AM-2023-001-W 8/19/2025 Applicant: City of Niagara Falls ¯ NTSSodom RdLyons Cre ek R d Nassau AvRV RV RV RV OSC RV RV RV A3 A3-16 See By-law 79-200 for ZoningSubject Land Site Specific Zoning Designations SCHEDULE 4 TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-102 Page 363 of 368 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2025 - 103 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by- law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Pedestrian Crossovers, Parking Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited) --------------------------------------------------------------- The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: 1. By-law No. 89-2000, as amended, is hereby further amended: (a) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule AB thereto the following item: PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVERS COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 LOCATION Paddock Trail Drive A point 50 metres south of Thorton Street (b) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule C thereto the following items: PARKING PROHIBITED COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Addison Avenue Hackberry Trail Tulip Tree Drive East North/East South/West Strohan Street and Heritage Drive A point 70 metres south of Buckeye Crescent and a point 160 metres west of Shadbush Lane A point 50 metres east of Hoptree Road and a point 67 metres north of Brown Road At All Times At All Times At All Times Page 364 of 368 (c) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule A thereto the following items: STOPPING PROHIBITED COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Briarwood Avenue East A point 94 metres north of Freeman Street and a point 35 metres south of Meadowvale Drive At All Times Briarwood Avenue West A point 97 metres north of Freeman Street and a point 30 metres south of Meadowvale Drive At All Times Brookdale Drive Both A point 55 metres north of Alpine Drive and a point 33 metres south of Nero Crescent At All Times Fieldstone Avenue East A point 18 metres north of Pamela Drive and a point 55 metres north of Pamela Drive At All Times Fieldstone Avenue West A point 32 metres north of Papmela Drive and a point 80 metres north of Pamela Drive At All Times Kevin Drive East A point 66 metres north of Cortina Crescent and a point 33 metres south of Donlee Drive At All Times Kevin Drive West A point 83 metres north of Cortina Crescent and a point 13 metres south of Donlee Drive At All Times Mitchell Avenue East A point 63 metres north of Freeman Street and a point 115 metres north of Freeman Street At All Times Mitchell Avenue West A point 81 metres north of Freeman Street and a point 131 metres north of Freeman Street At All Times Paddock Trail Drive Both A point 85 metres north of Alpine Drive and Preston Avenue At All Times Preston Avenue East Paddock Trail Drive and a point 24 metres south of Thorton Street At All Times Preston Avenue West Paddock Trail Drive and Thorton Street At All Times This By-law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 26th day of August, 2025. ............................................................... ........................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 365 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2025 - 104 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . By-law No. 2002-081 is amended by deleting Schedule “C” and that Schedule “C” attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 26th day of August, 2025. ............................................................... ........................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 366 of 368 SCHEDULE “C” 1. Parking By-law Enforcement Officers: Paul Brown Mike Formica Lee Halliday Jana Mills Brian Sparks Patrick Vernon Heather Stones Chris Daniele Kaven Bowen Richard Comilang Amanda Diprose John Garvie Isaac Haughton Jay Modi Tony Shivpershad Romane Wilson Eve Matyskiewicz Jaxon Beaman Stew Frerotte Douglas Goodings Sam Allatt Florina Andrei Jonathan Cook Page 367 of 368 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2025 - 105 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of August, 2025. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of August 2025 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council this 26th day of August, 2025. ........................................................ ……........................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 368 of 368