Niagara Falls public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider nine applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Niagara Falls. The agenda lists the applications but does not include staff recommendations or details of the requested variances. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting.

• A-2024-037: 3621 Gunning Drive (agent Joseph Tomaino, owner Bradley Foley)
• A-2024-041: 6696 Huggins Street (owner Unsav Ozgur, agent Tony Aiello)
• A-2024-046: 4228 Huron Street (owner Hong Phuc Do)
• A-2024-047: 4642 Bridge Street (owner 3TFamily Holdings Corporation, agent Robert Smit)
• B-2024-017 through B-2024-021 and A-2024-049: consent applications on Thomas St, Garner Road, Belfast Avenue, Hawkins Street, and Morrison Street

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting on December 10, 2024, to consider a minor zoning by-law amendment for 21 vacation rental units at 5901-5985 Bentley Common, along with several reports and by-laws. The agenda includes presentations on the Innovation Hub, energy affordability programs, housing stats, physician recruitment, and the proposed 2025 water and wastewater budgets. Council will also vote on by-laws related to parking, speed limits, land maintenance, and an interim control by-law on settlement area boundary expansions.

• Minor zoning amendment for 21 vacation rental units at 5901-5985 Bentley Common
• Mayor's proposed 2025 water and wastewater budgets
• Interim control by-law to prohibit new settlement area boundary expansions
• Whirlpool Road reconstruction budget amendment
• By-law to amend parking and traffic regulations (no parking, stop signs, speed limits)

Special City Council - 26 Nov 2024 (Capital & Parking Budgets)

Niagara Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Mayor's proposed 2025 Parking Budget and 2025 Capital Budget. The parking budget totals $1,652,793, a 5.9% increase from 2024, and includes three new staff positions, a reduction in Commissionaires, and a $50,000 transfer to capital reserves. The capital budget is also being presented for review. Council will also vote on resolutions to hold closed sessions for property and negotiation matters.

• 2025 Parking Budget: $1,652,793 in revenues and expenses, up $92,693 (5.9%) from 2024
• Approval of 3 new FTE positions: Municipal Enforcement/Parking Supervisor and 2 Junior Municipal Enforcement Officers
• Closure of Parking Reserve Fund: $125,000 to new Parking Rate Stabilization Reserve, $363,877 to new Parking Capital Reserve
• 2025 Capital Budget presented for consideration
• In-camera sessions for property disposition, security, and negotiations (Nov 26) and Official Plan training (Dec 4)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear one minor variance application (A-2024-044) for 5711 McLeod Rd and a staff-initiated change of conditions (B-2024-011) for 6140 Culp Street. The agenda also includes adoption of the October 29, 2024 minutes and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

• Minor variance application A-2024-044 for 5711 McLeod Rd (owner Joshua Flowers, agent Sabih Ul Islam)
• Staff-initiated change of conditions B-2024-011 for 6140 Culp Street
• Adoption of October 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

The Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee met to discuss upcoming initiatives, including learning sessions on racism, Black History Month school sessions, and a June 6, 2025 event. They also noted that a grant application to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation was not approved, and received updates on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Awards and second summit.

• Learning sessions scheduled for January 20, 2025 and March 27, 2025 at the Exchange
• Grant application to Canadian Race Relations Foundation not approved
• DEI Awards nominations open; second DEI Summit planned for March 3, 2025 at the Exchange, tickets $25/person
• Volunteer Awards ceremony on November 27 at the Exchange
• Committee social RSVP due by November 21

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including a budget update, a tax deferral presentation scheduled for December 3rd, and updates on the WHO initiative. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• SAC Budget update
• Tax Deferral Presentation on Dec 3rd at 3pm
• WHO Update and next steps
• December meeting planning
• Senior of the Year discussion

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

This agenda for the Niagara Falls Culture Committee meeting on November 14, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The text is limited to website navigation elements and provides no actionable content for residents.

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee is meeting to handle routine organizational matters, including appointing Mayor Jim Diodati as chair for the meeting, adopting the agenda, and disclosing any pecuniary interests. The main discussion items are a review of the committee's terms of reference, selection of a chair, and planning for flowers on Queen Street for spring/summer 2025, as well as BIA assets. No decisions are made in this agenda; it is largely procedural.

• Appointment of Mayor Jim Diodati as chair for the meeting
• Review of Terms of Reference
• Selection of Chair
• Flowers on Queen Street for Spring/Summer 2025
• BIA Assets

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including a proposed 17-storey, 393-unit hotel and attraction at 4709-4745 Bender Street, and two 9-storey apartment buildings at 7230 Lundy's Lane. Council will also review the 2025 Schedule of Fees, trust fund financial statements, and a report on a community decision-making pilot project. The agenda includes routine items like flag-raising requests and proclamations, plus several notices of motion on mental health care and budget discussions.

• Public meeting for 17-storey, 393-unit hotel and attraction at 4709, 4725, 4745 Bender Street, 5655 Ontario Avenue (PBD-2024-50)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for two 9-storey apartment buildings (50 units total) at 7230 Lundy's Lane (PBD-2024-49)
• 2025 Schedule of Fees by-law (By-law 2024-113)
• Draft plan of subdivision and common element condominium at 3151 Montrose Road (PBD-2024-48)
• Motion requesting provincial increase of 'Heads and Beds' levy for Ontario municipalities

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider six applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Niagara Falls. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and hearing public input on each application. No decisions are made in the agenda itself; the committee will deliberate and vote during the meeting.

• A-2024-034: 5610 Fraser Street (2687639 Ontario Inc.)
• A-2024-040: 6387 Balmoral Avenue (Geoffrey Bernard)
• A-2024-042: 6188 Scott Street (1000679757 Ontario Ltd.)
• A-2024-043: 4422 Huron Street (Huron Niagara Properties Inc.)
• B-2024-013: 6040 Progress Street (6040 Progress Street Inc.)

City Council

City Council will hold a public meeting on a proposal for two 9-storey apartment buildings with 25 units each at 7230 Lundy's Lane, and will also consider several reports and by-laws, including a vacant building registry, a software implementation, and a fire services fee by-law. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, proclamations, and appointments, as well as a motion on road maintenance.

• Public meeting: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 7230 Lundy's Lane (two 9-storey apartment buildings, 25 units each)
• By-law 2024-101: Zoning amendment for 2430 St. Paul Avenue (295-unit apartment, two towers up to 19 storeys)
• By-law 2024-102: Fire services fees for preventable false alarms
• Report PBD-2024-46: Proposed Vacant Building Registry & By-law
• Motion from Mayor Diodati on maintenance of City and Regional roads

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss a WHO Age-Friendly council presentation, Seniors News and Views, and a budget update. New business includes sidewalk clearing assistance for seniors. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Council Presentation - WHO Age Friendly
• Seniors News and Views
• SAC Budget Update
• Sidewalk Clearing - Seniors Assistance

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to consider three Activity Subsidy Fund applications for children's soccer, volleyball, and dance programs, totaling $2,254.25. The committee will also receive updates on the golf tournament debrief, council reports, and upcoming events including the Volunteer Recognition Evening and Santa Claus Parade. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Activity subsidy applications: $304.25 for Titan Sportsplex soccer, $1,450.00 for Niagara Rapids volleyball, $500.00 for Laurie Ewart's Danceworks
• Golf Tournament update and debrief
• Volunteer Recognition Evening scheduled for November 27, 2024 at Niagara Falls Exchange
• Santa Claus Parade on November 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm
• Next meeting set for December 3, 2024

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including a 58-storey mixed-use development at Fallsview Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, a zoning amendment for townhouses on Montrose Road, and an apartment renovation on Ferguson Street. The council will also hear reports on sidewalk winter maintenance, skateboard park improvements, sidewalk café fees, aquatic services, and homelessness costs, and will appoint Chris Dabrowski to fill a vacant council seat.

• Public meeting for 58-storey mixed-use development at 6546 Fallsview Blvd & 6503-6519 Stanley Ave
• Zoning by-law amendment for 10 townhouses at 4257 Montrose Rd
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for additional apartment units at 4473-4499 Ferguson St
• By-law to permit 5 stacked townhouses (72 units) at 4280 Fourth Ave
• By-law for hotel with two 30-storey towers (548 rooms) at 5234 Ferry St

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider six applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Niagara Falls, including 6140 Culp Street, 3151 Montrose Road, 3621 Gunning Drive, 100 McLeod Road, 9405 Schisler Road, and 4634 Baldwin Avenue. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and address any disclosures of interest.

• A-2024-033 & B-2024-012: 6140 Culp Street - minor variance and consent (owners: Zhuo Fei Fang & Wai Cheng Chan)
• A-2024-036: 3151 Montrose Road - minor variance (owner: 1000441695 Ontario Inc., agent: Stephanie Fischer)
• A-2024-037: 3621 Gunning Drive - minor variance (owner: Bradley Foley, agent: Joseph Tomaino)
• A-2024-038: 100 McLeod Road - minor variance (owner: The Butera Group Inc., agent: Nicholas Godfrey)
• A-2024-039: 9405 Schisler Road - minor variance (owner: Irene Waters, agent: Chris Cristelli)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to consider several activity subsidy fund applications and leadership training funding requests, and to discuss updates on the MacBain Community Centre, outdoor pool, pickleball complex, and volunteer recognition. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Activity subsidy requests: $396 for adult bowling (Special Olympics), $800 for 4 children ball hockey (NMBHL), $1,500 for 3 children dance (Laurie Ewart's Danceworks), $500 for 1 child dance, and $500 for 1 child dance (confirming fees)
• Leadership training requests: $364.99 (Corey Barkman, GNBA), $50 (John Aanen, GNBA), $70 (Kelly Todd, GNBA), $75 (Samantha Cronkwright, NFSC)
• Discussion items: Volunteer Recognition Evening, MacBain Community Centre update, Outdoor Pool Report, Pickleball Complex update
• Business arising: Golf Tournament rescheduling
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee discussed routine updates and approved a motion to present a report to City Council on October 22, 2024, recommending that Niagara Falls apply to the World Health Organization for designation as an age-friendly community. The committee also reviewed the Seniors' Month event, discussed volunteer needs for the Seniors News and Views show, and raised concerns about scooter safety.

• Motion to present report to council for WHO Age Friendly Designation at Oct 22 meeting
• Seniors' Month participation lower than expected but higher than other local communities
• Volunteers sought for Seniors News and Views show tapings
• Request for update on transit request — no update available
• Discussion on scooter safety and possible NRP presentation

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes from July, receiving reports from the ministry and subcommittees, and reviewing 2025 committee dates and the Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund application guidelines. The agenda also includes updates on the Wall of Fame and art competition, plus the Niagara Falls Volunteer and Special Awards. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Ministry report from J. Hay
• Wall of Fame subcommittee report (D. Brown)
• Art Competition subcommittee report
• 2025 NFCDF Application and Guidelines review

City Council

City Council will hold public meetings on two planning applications: a rezoning for 72 stacked townhouse units at 4280 Fourth Avenue and a zoning amendment for a 548-room hotel with two 30-storey towers on Ferry Street and Clark Avenue. Council will also receive reports on the downtown committee, fee waivers, the 2025 meeting schedule, strategic plan update, audited financial statements, and other administrative items. A resident delegation will address the Upper Quarry application, and several by-laws are scheduled for adoption.

• Public meeting: Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for 72 stacked townhouse units at 4280 Fourth Avenue
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment for 548-room hotel with two 30-storey towers at 5234-5284 Ferry Street and 5928 Clark Avenue
• Report: 2022 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• Report: Community Improvement Plan Review
• By-law to declare surplus land on Victoria Ave/Brydges St and Leader Lane/Ferguson St

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear four applications: minor variances and consents at Blackburn Parkway, Fallsview Boulevard, Culp Street, and Corwin Avenue. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 30, 2024 minutes and new business regarding 5629 Swayze Drive. This is a regular meeting to decide on property-specific zoning relief requests.

• A-2024-030: Minor variance at Blackburn Parkway, owner 1992279 Ontario Inc., agent Michael Allen
• A-2023-032: Application at 6289 Fallsview Boulevard, owner 5009868 Ontario Ltd., agent Italia Gilberti
• A-2024-033 & B-2024-011: Variance and consent at 6140 Culp Street, owners Zhuo Fei Fang & Wai Cheng Chan
• B-2024-010: Consent application at 6193 Corwin Avenue, owners Eric & Denise Henry, agent Allan Heywood
• New business item: 5629 Swayze Drive (fee reimbursement discussion from prior meeting)

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to decide on two significant planning amendments: a 192-bed long-term care facility at 6888 Drummond Road and a two-tower apartment development with 295 units at 2430 St. Paul Avenue. The agenda also includes reports on the 2025 preliminary budget, development charge indexing, and several capital project contracts, along with various proclamations and noise by-law exemptions.

• Rezoning for 192-bed long-term care facility at 6888 Drummond Road (PBD-2024-31)
• Rezoning for 15- and 19-storey towers with 295 units at 2430 St. Paul Avenue (PBD-2024-30)
• 2025 Preliminary Budget Projection report (F-2024-28)
• Indexing of Development Charges report (F-2024-30)
• Contract award for M.F. Ker Pickleball Facility Development (MW-2024-33)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider five applications: one staff-initiated change of conditions at 4949 Lyons Parkway, and minor variance applications at 6080 Dunn Street, 5629 Swayze Dr, 4446 Morrison Street, and 3770 Montrose Road (the latter amended under the Planning Act). The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from June 25, 2024, and address any disclosures of interest.

• B-2023-004: Change of conditions at 4949 Lyons Parkway (staff initiated)
• A-2024-013: Minor variance at 6080 Dunn Street
• A-2024-027: Minor variance at 5629 Swayze Dr
• A-2024-028: Minor variance at 4446 Morrison Street
• A-2024-029 & B-2024-009: Minor variance and consent at 3770 Montrose Road (amended)

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to decide on two zoning by-law amendments: one to allow five townhouse dwellings at 3897 Welland Street and another for a vacant land condominium at 6529 St. John Street. The agenda also includes reports on the 2025 budget timetable, a property tax deferral update, an honorary street name, and a by-law amendment defining weeds. Several proclamations, flag raisings, and event requests are on the consent agenda, along with notices of motion on infill developments and university student housing.

• Zoning amendment for five townhouse dwellings at 3897 Welland Street
• Zoning amendment for vacant land condominium at 6529 St. John Street
• 2025 Budget Timetable and Budget Engagement Plan report
• Honorary street name for Gordon Singleton
• By-law to amend litter by-law to include definition of weeds

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

The Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee met to discuss the Official Plan, a memorial bench, a learning program, and a hate crimes response. They approved minutes, received a letter from the Victoria Centre BIA opposing the bench location, and moved to email the NRPS about hate crimes. The committee also discussed a grant application for anti-racism initiatives.

• Bench quote from Classic Designs: $2,315; budget set at $2,300 plus installation
• Victoria Centre BIA letter opposing bench placement, suggesting City Hall instead
• Motion to email NRPS with questions regarding hate crimes (carried unanimously)
• Canada Race Relations Foundation grant: $10,000 available for anti-racism incentives
• Sub-committee formed for learning program: S. Darlene, D. Brown, V. Kapur, K. Kumar, L. Lococo