Niagara Falls public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council is reviewing a request from Niagara Health regarding the municipality's local share for the South Niagara Site hospital project. The agenda also includes approvals for the 2023 Schedule of Fees and various by-law amendments.
- Niagara Health presentation on South Niagara Site hospital development and local share commitment
- Approval of the 2023 Schedule of Fees effective January 1, 2023
- Zoning amendment for 5073 Kitchener Street to permit a Vacation Rental Unit
- Downtown BIA 2023 budget of $908,918.00 with a requested levy of $463,571.00
- Approval of a $3,000.00 fee waiver for single-ride bus passes for Homelessness Services
City Council
City Council is considering the 2023 Capital Budget and the 2023 Library Capital Budget. The agenda also includes planning approvals for 5940 Carlton Avenue and various infrastructure and funding reports.
- 2023 City Capital Budget totaling $61,425,481
- 2023 Library Capital Budget totaling $91,033
- Draft Plan of Condominium for 5940 Carlton Avenue
- $13,626,617 project allocation for Montrose, Biggar, and Reixinger Road reconstruction
- Downtown BIA 2023 budget request of $908,918.00
City Council
Niagara Falls City Council is scheduled to hold educational and training sessions for new members on November 18 and 21, 2022. A resolution has been moved to hold these sessions in-camera under section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act. A resident has submitted correspondence requesting that these training sessions be held in an open meeting instead.
- Resolution to hold closed meetings for Council orientation on November 18 and 21, 2022
- Correspondence from resident Joedy Burdett requesting transparent training sessions
City Council
The Niagara Falls City Council is reviewing multiple by-laws for residential developments, including high-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings. The agenda also includes the establishment of community benefits charges for the City.
- Proposed 12 and 13 storey apartment building with 483 units at McLeod Road and Kalar Road
- Proposed two 4 storey apartment buildings containing 39 units
- Proposed mixed-use buildings with 14, 16, and 30 storeys
- By-law to establish community benefits charges for the City of Niagara Falls
- Official Plan Amendment No. 152 regarding Special Policy Area 86
City Council
The City Council met to discuss and vote on multiple zoning and official plan amendments. Key decisions included approving high-rise residential towers, townhouse developments, and land severances.
- Approved 16 and 14-storey mixed-use buildings at 5528 Ferry Street
- Approved 80 townhouse units at 5610 and 5630 Dorchester Road
- Approved land severance for three 0.5 hectare parcels at Bailey Avenue and Avery Boulevard
- Received presentation on enforcement strategies for illegal Vacation Rental Units
- Discussed city-initiated amendments for new employment policies
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several large-scale residential and mixed-use zoning amendments, including high-rise buildings on Stanley Avenue. The meeting also addresses infrastructure funding, such as a $3 million sewer separation project and $1.1 million for court improvements.
- Zoning for 80 townhouses at 5610, & 5630 Dorchester Road
- Mixed-use development at 5528 Ferry Street with 454 apartment units
- Proposed 45, 60, and 39-storey buildings at 6880 Stanley Avenue
- $1,112,282.00 contract for tennis and basketball court improvements
- $3,000,000 budget amendment for Dorchester Road sewer separation