Niagara Falls public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider nine applications for changes to property conditions, including a public hearing on a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit at 5977 Barker St. The meeting will also adopt the November 11, 2025, minutes.

• Review of 9 applications for changes to property conditions
• Public hearing for ADU variance at 5977 Barker St
• Adoption of November 11, 2025, Committee minutes
• Discussion on 2026 meeting agenda and public meeting location
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council will discuss the Mayor's proposed 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget, review zoning by-law amendments for 4500 Park Street, and consider a new holiday display competition. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of routine approvals and the ratification of a closed session.

• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Water and Wastewater Budgets
• Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment at 4500 Park Street
• Niagara Falls Draft Community Improvement Plan public meeting
• 2026 Schedule of Fees by-law
• By-law to regulate registration of vacant buildings

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee will hear a review of the 2025 marketing and public relations pilot and a proposal to continue the program in 2026 with a $60,000 funding request. It will also receive updates on the Parkline Apartments groundbreaking at 4500 Park Avenue, changes to recycling collection for non‑residential properties effective Jan 1 2026, and other staff matters such as BIA assets, the Santa Claus Parade and security cameras. Additional discussion will cover vacant building concerns and free holiday parking.

• Marketing & Public Relations pilot project review and 2026 funding request of $60,000
• Groundbreaking update for the 360‑unit Parkline Apartments at 4500 Park Avenue (city‑Elite Developments partnership)
• Discontinuation of recycling collection for non‑residential properties starting Jan 1 2026
• Staff update on dissolved BIA assets, Santa Claus Parade, and downtown security cameras
• Committee member discussion on vacant building concerns and free holiday parking

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to consider various funding requests for youth and adult sports activities. The body will also discuss the resignation of Michael Audibert and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Activity subsidy requests including $500 for Laurie Ewart's Danceworks and $500 for Niagara United Soccer Club
• Activity subsidy requests for Niagara Rapids Volleyball ($500 per application) and Niagara Falls Minor Hockey ($495 and $195)
• Leadership Training Fund application for Niagara Falls Minor Hockey
• Discussion on single use plastic beverage containers
• Resignation of committee member Michael Audibert

City Council - 25 Nov 2025 - Budget

City Council will consider the Mayor's proposed 2026 Capital and Parking budgets. The Parking Budget is projected to be self-sustaining with revenues and expenses totaling $1,665,925, and the Capital Budget includes amendments from various councillors.

• 2026 Mayor's Proposed Parking Budget ($1,665,925)
• 2026 Mayor's Proposed Capital Budget
• 2026 Library Capital Budget
• Capital Prioritization Framework
• 2025 Q3 Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance

City Council

City Council is reviewing a proposal for a new 12-storey apartment building and additions to existing apartments on Portage Road and St. Peter Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on snow clearing pilots, budget variances, and several zoning by-law amendments.

• Proposed 12-storey apartment and additions at 3777, 3787, 3791-3815 Portage Road and 3828 St. Peter Avenue
• Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing and Sidewalk Snow Clearing Assistance Pilot Program (MW-2025-27)
• 2024 Budget to Actual Variance for Tax Levy Supported Fund (CS-2025-56)
• Permanent closure of city laneway north of Ferguson Street, west of Dyson Avenue, east of Acheson Avenue and south of Leader Lane
• By-laws to permit vacation rentals at 4991 Kitchener Street and 5763 Desson

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

The committee is discussing a new direction to partner with the Canadian Anti-Hate Network for a series of workshops. The goal is to launch or announce these workshops during Black History Month.

• Proposed workshops: State of Hate, Social Media, and Go Where They Go
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: Jan 26, Mar 16, May 25, July 20, Sept 21, Nov 16
• Addition of a new MYAC representative starting in January

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will review its budget, discuss the location for a December Christmas luncheon, and address accessible parking. The committee will also approve minutes from October 9 and discuss a post-event debrief from a NOAA Conference.

• Approval of October 9 committee minutes
• Review of $306.60 NOAA Conference expenses and $2,532.40 budget balance
• Discussion on location for December 4 Christmas luncheon
• Discussion on accessible parking
• Approval of November 13 meeting agenda

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several land-use applications and minor variances. Most requests were approved based on staff recommendations, though one application for an additional dwelling unit was defeated.

• Approved applications for 3631-3659 Stanley Avenue, 7716 Garner Road, 6357 Progress St, and 8676 Oakwood Drive
• Approved application for 3736-3770 Montrose Road involving 5-bedroom stacked townhouses
• Defeated application for an additional dwelling unit at 5977 Barker St following public testimony regarding property history
• Approved applications for 4342 Queen Street, 6148 Curlin Crescent, and 4949 Lyon's Parkway

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council will enter a closed meeting to consider a proposed disposition of four city‑owned properties and the negotiation framework for the Municipal Accommodation Tax. The public agenda also includes presentations on the Fire Master Plan, a Technology and Digital Master Plan, and two minor zoning by‑law amendments. Several by‑law amendments for the Official Plan and new development projects will be considered, along with motions on automated speed enforcement and work‑from‑home policy.

• Resolution to hold a closed session on land disposition of four city properties and Municipal Accommodation Tax negotiations
• Minor Zoning By‑law Amendment (AM‑2025‑017) for 5763 Desson Avenue
• Minor Zoning By‑law Amendment for a vacation‑rental unit at 4991 Kitchener Street
• Presentation of the Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment (2025‑2035)
• Presentation of the Technology and Digital Master Plan discovery summary

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will consider a series of activity subsidy fund applications totaling $3,875.45 for local youth programs. It will also discuss the resignation of Michael Audibert, debrief the recent golf tournament, plan a volunteer recognition evening for November 26, 2025, and receive an update on recreation, culture, and facilities matters.

• Activity subsidy fund applications: child skating (Canskate) $445.45, child dance (Laurie Ewart's Danceworks) $500.00, child hockey (Niagara Falls Minor Hockey) $495.00 and $195.00, child soccer (Niagara Soccer Skills Academy) $240.00, child soccer (Niagara United Soccer Club) $500.00, youth volleyball (Niagara Rapids) $500.00 each
• Resignation of Michael Audibert
• Golf tournament debrief
• Volunteer Recognition Evening scheduled for November 26, 2025 (George MacPhail, Civic Pride)
• Recreation, Culture & Facilities update

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, then heard a presentation on city sidewalk and road maintenance and upcoming winter sidewalk responsibility policies. Members discussed the current budget balance of $2,839 and considered options such as updating rack cards and allocating funds for a holiday party. The committee also reviewed the NOAA Conference agenda, requested cheaper name‑tag options, and added several items to its task list, including a motion for reduced senior fares and a revised seniors rack card.

• Presentation on sidewalk/road maintenance and future winter sidewalk responsibility policy
• Discussion of SAC budget balance ($2,839) and suggestions to update rack cards or fund a holiday party
• NOAA Conference agenda presented; request for cheaper name‑tags and possible budget use
• Task list additions: motion for reduced senior fares, review Chamber of Commerce checklist, revise seniors rack card
• News & Views segment updates and discussion of flyer distribution and scam‑awareness information

City Council

City Council will hold a public meeting regarding a proposed residential and commercial development. The body will also review a technology master plan and an annual update on OLG spending.

• Proposed 6-storey building with 73 residential units and 446 sq m of commercial space at 4965, 4971, 4981 Stanley Avenue & 5516 Morden Drive
• NG911 Dispatch Contract with the City of St. Catharines
• Proposed telecommunication tower facility at 7790 Blackburn Parkway
• E.E. Mitchelson Park Redevelopment
• By-law 2025-116 to regulate parking and traffic on Kalar Road and McLeod Road

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee will consider a $15,000 funding request to support the 2025 Santa Clause Parade downtown. It will also receive an update on a marketing and public‑relations pilot project and a proposal to revive a downtown Christmas Market. Additional discussion items include a first annual clothing drive and a Halloween on Queen event. Routine business such as a member resignation and adoption of minutes will also be addressed.

• $15,000 funding request for the 2025 Santa Clause Parade
• Marketing and Public Relations pilot project update
• Proposal to revive a downtown Christmas Market
• First annual clothing drive promotion
• Halloween on Queen event promotion

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from August 19, 2025 and the agenda for this meeting. It will review several development applications, including two for Valley Way, one for Mewburn Road, one for Garner Road, and a consent cancellation for Lundy's Lane. The meeting will also address new business and schedule the next meeting.

• Review A-2025-036 / B-2025-016 for 5961‑6017 Valley Way (Valley Way Non‑Profit Housing Corp.)
• Review A-2025-039 for 2626 Mewburn Road (River Crest Estates Ltd.)
• Review A-2025-041 for 3318 Garner Road (Furtado Jassi Medeiros)
• Review B-2025-021 consent cancellation for 8885 & 8911 Lundy's Lane (M5V The Lundy Inc.)

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee will receive an update on the Paisley Janvary-Pool bench installation and the July 15 tree review results. It will recap the Summer Trillium Awards and review upcoming 2025 events. New business includes a discussion on single‑use plastic beverage bottles and planning for Firemen's Park trail mapping.

• Paisley Janvary-Pool bench installation on Millennium Recreational Trail – $1,000 cost
• July 15 Tree Review – results to be presented
• Summer Trillium Awards – recap of nominations and assessments
• Discussion of single‑use plastic beverage bottles
• Firemen's Park Trail Mapping – new project planning

City Council

The Niagara Falls City Council will enter a closed meeting to consider a proposed land acquisition for the Niagara South Hospital, a Next Generation 911 update, and pending litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an Official Plan Amendment for three on‑street townhouses at 5969 and 5981 Dunn Street, and an endorsement of the Garner West Secondary Plan Preferred Concept Plan. Additional items are fee waiver applications for September 2025 and several by‑law motions, including adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 187.

• Closed‑session resolution to consider land acquisition for Niagara South Hospital, Next Generation 911 update, and litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Public hearing (PBD‑2025‑52) on Official Plan Amendment AM‑2025‑007 for three on‑street townhouses at 5969 and 5981 Dunn Street
• Council endorsement in principle of the Garner West Secondary Plan Preferred Concept Plan (PBD‑2025‑50)
• Review of September 2025 Fee Waiver Applications (CS‑2025‑53)
• By‑law 2025‑108 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 187

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, then approved spending up to $500 from its $3,100 annual budget for refreshments at the upcoming NOAA conference. Members discussed conference planning, an application for WHO age‑friendly designation, and an update on a council motion for free senior transit ridership. A motion to invite a Municipal Works representative to a future meeting was also carried.

• Approval to spend up to $500 from the SAC budget for NOAA conference refreshments
• Planning details for the NOAA conference, including speakers from Niagara Health and Age Friendly Niagara
• Application submitted to WHO for Niagara Falls to be designated an age‑friendly location
• Update on council motion for free senior transit ridership, noting opposition for seniors but support for youth
• Motion passed to invite James Sticca or an alternate Municipal Works representative to a future meeting

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will review funding applications for activity subsidies, leadership training, and championships. The body will also discuss updates for several city facilities and upcoming community events.

• Activity subsidy requests including $500 for Laurie Ewart's Danceworks and $500 per child for Niagara BJJ
• Leadership training application for Joe Baldinelli ($14.99)
• Championship registration fees for Colby Craig and Hunter Collee ($64.00 each)
• Discussion on Chippawa Arena and Library Redevelopment Project and Prince Charles Pool deck improvements
• Updates on MacBain Community Centre and City Hall renovations

City Council

City Council will discuss a proposal to allow vacation rental units in 34 townhouses and a report on closing the Willoughby Historical Museum. The meeting also includes updates on the South Niagara Hospital construction and various zoning and traffic by-laws.

• Public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning amendments for vacation rentals at 5901-6009 Bentley Common
• Report RCF-2025-03 regarding direction to close Willoughby Historical Museum
• Contract award RFT-MW-ENG-25-36 for Houck Park and Fern Park improvements
• By-law 2025-101 to designate 6103 Culp Street as having cultural heritage value
• By-law 2025-102 for zoning consolidation across Humberstone, Crowland, and Willoughby

Committee of Adjustment

The Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 19, 2025 will consider five applications. The items are A‑2025‑032 for 5774 Ramsey Road, A‑2025‑038 for 4228 Huron Street, A‑2025‑037 for 8780 Brown Road, A‑2025‑040 for 5340 Forsythe, and A‑2025‑042 for 6029 Coholan Street. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will discuss each proposal.

• A‑2025‑032 – 5774 Ramsey Road (owner Louis Perry, agent Matthew Kernahan)
• A‑2025‑038 – 4228 Huron Street (owner Hong Phuc Do)
• A‑2025‑037 – 8780 Brown Road (owner Justin Nauta, agent Shane Benvenuti)
• A‑2025‑040 – 5340 Forsythe (owner Albert Carbone, agent T.J. Cieciura)
• A‑2025‑042 – 6029 Coholan Street (owners Quinto & Gina Volpato, agent Nicholas Pozzobon)

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee will review updates on marketing initiatives and street hardware improvements. Members will discuss the management of vacant buildings and derelict facades along Queen Street, as well as potential painting and signage for the Valley Way pillar.

• AWA Festival overview for the August 16-17 event at Centennial Square
• Update on $15,000 BIA levy funding for Queen Street Area marketing pilot
• Assessment of downtown street hardware and practical improvement steps
• Discussion on vacant buildings and derelict facades along Queen Street
• Proposed $1,366.20 for painting the gateway pillar at Valley Way and Victoria Avenue

City Council

Council will consider adopting a consolidated Site Plan Control By‑law (By‑law No. 2025‑096) that repeals By‑laws 2011‑112 and 2022‑049. The agenda includes a public hearing on a zoning amendment (AM‑2025‑003) for 4079 Marshall Road to permit on‑farm diversified and small‑scale commercial use. Additional items are a motion for free senior and teenager transit rides, multiple Noise By‑law exemption requests, a funding request for Contract No. 2025‑643‑25 for Queen Street staff parking lot construction, and several budget‑related reports.

• Adopt Site Plan Control By‑law No. 2025‑096, repealing By‑laws 2011‑112 and 2022‑049
• Zoning By‑law Amendment AM‑2025‑003 for 4079 Marshall Road (on‑farm diversified and small‑scale commercial use)
• Motion for free transit rides for seniors and teenagers (Councillor Nieuwesteeg)
• Noise By‑law exemption requests for Niagara Gujarati Samaj, Serbian Church, and Taps Brewhouse
• Funding request for Contract No. 2025‑643‑25 for Queen Street staff parking lot construction