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

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to review several development applications and appoint a new Secretary Treasurer. The meeting included public discussions regarding lot coverage and fire safety requirements for residential properties.

• Appointment of Janielle Maxwell as Secretary Treasurer
• Application A-2025-033: 4280 Fourth Avenue
• Application A-2025-034: 5881-5897 Dunn Street
• Application A-2025-025, B-2025-011: 5555 Drummond Road
• Application A-2025-036, B-2025-015, B-2025-016: 5961-6017 Valley Way

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

The Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee met to discuss correspondence, debrief past events, and provide guidance on the library's Culture Box program. The committee approved the library's plan to update branding and increase circulation, but declined to recommend terminology for classifying books by identity, suggesting specificity about culture instead. No budget update or new business was reported.

• Discussed request from Woodlands of Sunset LTC home in Welland for a guest speaker on DEI topics
• Debriefed Listen, Learn, Lead event; next session on microaggressions planned for October 20
• Debriefed June 6 bench unveiling at Nico's property
• Approved library's Culture Box refresh, including smaller kits and new branding
• Declined to provide terminology guidance for book classification, recommending cultural specificity

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee approved four nominees for the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame, set the induction event for November 6, and discussed upcoming art exhibitions and grant writing workshops. The meeting also covered staff updates, including a new museum assistant and a chosen café operator for the Exchange.

• Approved Wall of Fame nominees: Michael Madden, Raimondo Architects, Kurt Swinghammer, Charles Vandersluys (9-0 vote)
• Wall of Fame induction event: November 6, 6-8pm at the Exchange
• Art Competition: intake/install July 27, de-install October 19, awards August 7
• RFP for Exchange café closed; one of two applicants chosen
• Next meeting: September 11

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is deciding on a package of by-laws to permit owner-occupied short-term rentals in residential zones, including zoning, licensing, fees, penalties, and a municipal accommodation tax. The meeting also includes several routine items, such as adopting minutes, recognizing local rowing champions, and considering requests for event permits and proclamations.

• By-laws 2025-031 to 2025-036: adopt OPA 180 and amend zoning, licensing, fees, penalties, and accommodation tax for owner-occupied short-term rentals
• Report PBD-2025-43: City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for owner-occupied short-term rentals (presentation by consultant)
• Consent agenda: Downtown BIA marketing pilot project funding (CAO-2025-08), low-income seniors/disabled water and property tax rebates (CS-2025-37), Children's Memorial Walkway update (RCF-2025-11)
• Motion by Councillor Nieuwesteeg: free transit for seniors and teenagers
• Motion by Councillor Lococo: impacts of Bill 5 on climate change adaptation plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider nine applications for minor variances and other planning approvals. The agenda includes appointing an acting secretary treasurer and adopting previous minutes. Most items are routine, but the applications involve specific properties and owners, with details to be discussed at the meeting.

• Appointment of Suzanne Anderson as Acting Secretary Treasurer
• A-2024-031: 3567 Portage Rd, Yash Pal Holdings Corporation
• A-2025-004: 8455 Stanley Ave, Hurricane Hatchlings Ltd.
• A-2025-008: 4853 Simcoe Street, Raymond & Dennise Denroy
• A-2025-016: 8001 Blackburn Py, 1631601 Ontario Inc.

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting on June 17, 2025, to consider a range of items including zoning amendments for new housing developments, fee waiver requests for community events, and several by-laws. The agenda includes public meetings on a townhouse development at 6111 Carlton Avenue and a city-wide zoning consolidation, as well as reports on insurance renewal, debenture financing, and noise concerns. Council will also vote on multiple motions, including one to study a bubble zone bylaw and another for a veterans memorial crosswalk.

• Public meeting for 6 townhouses and 1 detached dwelling at 6111 Carlton Avenue (PBD-2025-38)
• Public meeting for city-initiated zoning consolidation (AM-2023-001)
• Fee waivers totaling $6,117.68 for events like Coldest Night of the Year and Niagara Jazz Festival; denial of $4,308 ice rental waiver for P.L.A.Y. Niagara
• By-law to permit 28 stacked townhouses at 2220 Stanley Avenue and 112-unit apartment at 8055 McLeod Road
• Motion to study bubble zone bylaw prohibiting protests near faith-based and cultural institutions

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee met and received updates on the upcoming art exhibition, with about 40 works selected from 68 submissions, and discussed the Wall of Fame nominations. Staff reported on cultural events and programs. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major decisions or new business items.

• Art exhibition: 68 submissions, ~40 selected; intake July 26, installation July 27, awards August 7
• Wall of Fame: 3 nominations received; committee to deliberate and discuss ceremony and budget
• Staff report: NFCDF events underway, Jazzfest on Queen Street, Trail Mix live event June 22

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee discussed several items, including a potential motion to send to council regarding free or discounted transit for seniors after learning Niagara Transit may offer free rides to teenagers. Members also debriefed the Seniors Expo, discussed the World Health Organization age-friendly application, and heard from the Chamber of Commerce about an age-friendly business checklist used in Welland. The meeting was largely procedural, with introductions, budget updates, and task assignments.

• Motion to be crafted by Ewald Kuczera on Niagara Transit free busing for seniors, to be voted on via email and sent to council
• Discussion of Welland's age-friendly business checklist and sticker program, presented by Dolores of the Niagara Chamber of Commerce
• Seniors Expo debrief identified signage as an area for improvement for next year
• Budget update: Heartland Forest invoice processed; Seniors Expo funds not yet tallied
• Request to mayor for welcome message and pens/notepads for NOAA meeting on Nov 5

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming events and programs, including the Summer Trillium Awards, a Canada Day Bicycle Valet, and community gardens. They will also review past activities and consider a request to enter a team in a recreation golf tournament. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Summer Trillium Awards reminder and volunteer opportunities
• Canada Day Bicycle Valet volunteer opportunities
• Community Gardens update
• Tree Review reminder
• Recreation Committee Golf Tournament team entry request

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will discuss renaming Fernwood Park to Jordy Pepperall's Playground, along with other items such as the grand opening of a new pickleball complex and Canada Day celebrations. They will also review a $500 activity subsidy request and a leadership training application.

• Renaming Fernwood Park to Jordy Pepperall's Playground (9260 Hendershot Blvd.)
• Grand opening of new outdoor pickleball complex at MF Ker on June 28, 2025
• Canada Day at Firemen's Park on July 1, 2025
• Activity subsidy request: $500 for Scorpions Niagara cheerleading
• Leadership training application: $245 for Kristyn Leitch (NUSC)

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to decide on several housing developments, including stacked townhouses and an apartment building, and to review financial reports. They will also consider various event permits, noise by-law exemptions, and several motions from councillors. The agenda includes public meetings for planning applications and a consent agenda item.

• Public meetings for 28 stacked townhouses at 2220 Stanley Ave, 10-storey (112-unit) apartment at 8055-8065 McLeod Rd, and 42 stacked townhouses at 6645-6665 McLeod Rd
• Revision of Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw (CAO-2025-07)
• 2023 Budget to Actual Variance (unaudited) for Tax Levy Supported Fund (CS-2025-26)
• Noise by-law exemptions for Ribfest (June 14) and private event at 3663 Wilshire Blvd (July 20)
• Motions on bubble zones, trailer by-law, and specialized transit

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee will consider a $20,000 funding request from the Queen Street Area group for a marketing, PR, and community-building project. They will also receive updates on downtown improvements, sidewalk cafe fees, and discuss parking, signage, vacant buildings, and filming opportunities.

• $20,000 funding request from Queen Street Area group for marketing and community building
• Update on new sidewalk cafe (patio) licensing fee structure
• Amendment to increase committee members from 9 to 10
• Discussion on downtown parking improvements
• Discussion on vacant/boarded-up buildings downtown

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2025, to consider six applications for minor variances (A-2025-015, 018, 019, 022, 024, 027) at various properties. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and agenda, disclosures of interest, and new business. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• A-2025-015: 5701 Lewis Avenue, owner 2644691 ONTARIO LTD, agent Feng Shi
• A-2025-018: 4248 Elgin Street, agents Julie and Bruce Boudreau
• A-2025-019: 5584-5594 Ramsey Road, owner Hector Jibbison, agent Zac Berg
• A-2025-022: 4653 Lee Avenue, owner Alessandro Marone (deferred from April 29 meeting)
• A-2025-024: 6353 Carlton Avenue, owner 16473059 CANADA LTD, agent Mickee Singh

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Chippawa Arena & Library Redevelopment Study, discuss a Memorial Arena fundraiser, and consider activity subsidy and leadership training funding applications. The agenda also includes a reflection on the loss of a long-time committee member and routine adoption of minutes. The committee will also discuss a disc golf team building exercise and a golf tournament.

• Chippawa Arena & Library Redevelopment Study presentation by Rob McDonald
• Memorial Arena 'Relic Cards' Fundraiser discussion with Councillor Chris Dabrowski
• Activity subsidy applications: $500 for violin lessons (Niag School of Music), $175 for Niagara United Soccer, $212.15 and $217.30 for Niagara Falls Soccer Club
• Leadership training applications: $75 each for Making Ethical Decisions (3 applicants), $75 for 15U Skills/Strategies/Base Running, $50 for 15U Skills Clinic
• Disc Golf Team Building Exercise and Golf Tournament discussions

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee received a presentation on the new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and provided suggestions, including incorporating public art and beautification into new developments. The committee also approved a museum deaccession, discussed an honorary street sign event, and heard updates on grants and subcommittees.

• Approved deaccession of museum artifact #L994.D.101 (sheet music) by destruction
• Discussed new CIP with focus on affordable housing, sustainability, economic prosperity, and urban intensification
• Committee suggested including public art in new developments and beautification of new builds
• Event to unveil honorary street sign for Rick Rose on Queen Street on June 7 at 6:30 PM
• Grant writing session for artists proposed; basics class to be explored before NFCDF deadline

City Council

City Council will hold public meetings on three planning applications, including a proposal to convert an existing motel at 7701 Lundy's Lane into 138 residential units and a 6-storey building with 103 units at Garner and Angie Road. Council will also consider reports on road repairs, graffiti, heritage designations, and a noise by-law exemption for the Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza. The agenda includes several routine items such as proclamations, flag raisings, and consent agenda approvals.

• Public meeting for AM-2024-032: rezone 7701 Lundy's Lane to allow motel conversion to 96 units plus new 6-storey building with 42 units (total 138)
• Public meeting for AM-2024-029: 6-storey residential building with 103 units at northeast corner of Garner and Angie Road
• Public meeting for AM-2023-013: rezone 9127 and 9515 Montrose Road to Site-Specific Prestige Industrial and Environmental Protection Area
• Noise by-law exemption request for Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza at Firemen's Park on August 3-4, 2025 until 11:00 PM
• Report MW-2025-12: Urgent Rural Road Repairs 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider 11 applications for minor variances, consents (land severances), and changes to conditions, including several residential properties and a Marineland-related matter. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes and disclosure of interests. No decisions are made in this agenda; it is a public hearing and deliberation session.

• A-2024-053: 632 Blackburn Parkway, Terbro Sales and Services Ltd
• A-2025-005: 7932 Mulhern Street, Felicia Baldassaro
• A-2025-006: 7253 Lionshead Avenue, Enrico DiRisio
• A-2025-013: 4431-4455 Queen Street, 4437 Queen Street Ltd
• B-2025-005 and B-2025-006: Change of conditions for Marineland Canada Inc

Seniors Advisory Committee 10 Apr 2025

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from CLEAResult about energy assistance programs, and to discuss updates on News and Views, Seniors Month, and the committee's $3,100 budget. They will also address a formal resignation and a celebration of life for Wayne Campbell.

• Presentation from CLEAResult on EAP/WHP programs
• SAC Budget update: $3,100
• Formal resignation from Beth DalBianco
• Wayne Campbell celebration of life on April 11 at Stamford Fireman's Park Hall, 2275 Dorchester Rd.

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee met and approved minutes, received updates on the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame and Art Exhibition, and selected Ashley Marazzo as the 2025 Allister Young Endowment Fund recipient. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts.

• Approved minutes of February 13, 2025
• Selected Ashley Marazzo as 2025 Allister Young Endowment Fund recipient
• Art Exhibition call for entries: 2 pieces per artist, ~60 works accepted, May 31 deadline
• Night of Art: High School Edition on May 1, 6-9 PM
• Annual Easter egg hunt at Fireman's Park announced

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee discussed upcoming spring events, including a curbside give-away, Earth Day activities, and tree planting. They also requested staff to research costs for a memorial bench and to inquire about tree requirements for new subdivisions. The meeting was routine with no formal decisions beyond approving minutes.

• Spring Curbside Give-a-way on April 12, 7am-5pm
• Earth Day Tree Planting at Birchway Niagara on McLeod Road, April 22, 10am
• Arbor Week Tree Planting: 40 trees along Garner Trail, April 25, 11:45am
• Tree Give-a-way at Niagara Falls Farmers' Market, May 17, 7am-1pm
• Request to research cost of memorial bench for Paisley Janvary-Pool along Millennium Recreational Trail

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting on April 8, 2025, to consider several planning applications, including a major 626-unit development on Progress Street, and to hear presentations from the Niagara Parks Commission and the Region on water/wastewater. The council will also vote on routine items like proclamations, noise by-law exemptions, and a shared service agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission. Several items are deferred or added, and the agenda includes a closed session.

• Public meeting for 626 dwelling units at 6357 Progress Street (PBD-2025-23)
• Public meeting for 13 and 15 storey apartment buildings with 412 units at 7302 Kalar Road (PBD-2025-21)
• Public meeting for zoning changes at 5567 Ontario Avenue (PBD-2025-22)
• 2025 Planning Fees Update (PBD-2025-24)
• Shared Service Agreement with Niagara Parks Commission (MW-2025-09)

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee of Niagara Falls, ON, meets March 31, 2025, to hear presentations and discuss downtown improvements. Items include a Niagara Jazz Festival event, potential video surveillance cameras with Niagara Regional Police, a speaker system update, a flower bed sponsorship from University of Niagara Falls, a Halloween trick-or-treat event, and downtown signage. The agenda also includes adoption of January 29, 2025 minutes and an in-camera session.

• Niagara Jazz Festival Big Easy Second Line Celebration planned for June 14
• Discussions with NRPS on downtown video surveillance cameras for Real Time Operations Centre
• Sponsorship proposal from University of Niagara Falls for flower bed maintenance
• Update on Halloween trick or treat event downtown
• Increased signage to direct people to Downtown

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear two minor variance applications: A-2025-003 for 6221 Arad St and A-2025-010/B-2025-10 for 7816 Watson St. The agenda also includes adoption of the February 18, 2025 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Minor variance application A-2025-003 for 6221 Arad St (owner Anthony Infurna)
• Minor variance and consent applications A-2025-010 and B-2025-10 for 7816 Watson St (applicant Peter Racine, owner Jennifer Lynn Mackenzie)

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council will consider several by-laws to regulate owner-occupied short-term rentals, including zoning amendments, licensing changes, and new fees. The council will also review updates to the Garner West and Northwest Secondary Plans, a tax deferral policy for low-income seniors and disabled persons, and a capital budget amendment for McLeod Road reconstruction. The meeting includes the swearing-in of newly appointed Councillor Vince Kerrio.

• By-laws 2025-031 to 2025-036: adopt Official Plan Amendment 180 and zoning/licensing changes for owner-occupied short-term rentals, including new fees
• PBD-2025-17 and PBD-2025-18: updates on Garner West and Northwest Secondary Plans
• CS-2025-13: Deferral of Taxes for Low-Income Seniors or Low-Income Disabled Persons Policy
• MW-2025-07: Reconstruction and widening of McLeod Road from Kalar Road to Beechwood Road capital budget amendment
• By-law 2025-029: permit 18-storey mixed-use building with hotel and tourist attractions (AM-2024-005)

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

This agenda for the Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee contains only portal navigation and login boilerplate, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled for March 17, 2025, but no substantive business is documented.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt the agenda and minutes, and review business arising from previous meetings. They will consider one Activity Subsidy Fund application for $500 and four Leadership Applications, with a $75 maximum reimbursement per applicant. The committee will also discuss a golf tournament and other items.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Activity Subsidy Fund application: Jeong's Family Taekwondo, $500.00 for 1 child
• Leadership applications: Angelo Luciano ($90), Chelsea Griffiths ($90), Stephen Sakes ($800), Lynn Phillips ($800) - max $75 each
• Discussion: Golf Tournament
• Review of Provincial, National, International Championships Policy

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to consider planning applications, including a proposal to convert a motel at 7737 Lundy's Lane into 118 dwelling units with commercial uses, and a zoning amendment for a vacant land condominium at 8168 McLeod Road. Council will also receive updates on the city's official plan review and housing targets, and vote on several by-laws related to these planning matters. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters, land acquisition, and litigation.

• Public hearing and by-laws for AM-2024-026: convert motel at 7737 Lundy's Lane to 118 units with commercial uses
• Public hearing for AM-2024-007: vacant land condominium at 8168 McLeod Road
• By-law 2025-026: permit boarding/rooming house at 7715 Beaverdams
• By-law 2025-029: 18-storey mixed-use building with hotel and tourist attractions, 4-year sunset clause
• Proclamations: World Autism Day (April 2) and Pride flag-raising (June 2)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider 11 applications for minor variances and consents, including several from Marineland of Canada Inc. for properties on Portage Road. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• A-2024-046: 4228 Huron St, minor variance application by Do Hong Phuc
• A-2024-045: 4030 Montrose Rd, minor variance application by Yannix Canada Inc
• A-2024-055: 4650-4652 Belfast Av, minor variance application by Mimo Construction Inc
• A-2025-001 and A-2025-002: 7657 Portage Rd, minor variance applications by Marineland of Canada Inc
• B-2025-001 through B-2025-006: 7657 Portage Rd, consent applications by Marineland of Canada Inc

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including news, Seniors' Month planning, checklist follow-ups, and a committee member replacement. They will also discuss Hamilton rent legislation as it relates to CARP. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Hamilton Rent Legislation - CARP
• Committee Member Replacement Updates
• Seniors' Month planning
• Checklist follow-ups: WHO Mayors Letter, Chamber of Commerce, NRP

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee approved the list of recipients for the 2025 Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund, with funding amounts ranging from $2,355 to $8,250. The committee also discussed a $60,000 budget reduction for museums, which will result in reduced summer hours at two local museums, and noted updates on the Allister Young Endowment Award.

• Approved 2025 NFCDF recipients including BFF - Beyond Films ($8,250), Krampusfest ($8,250), YAAN Spring Musical ($4,600), Poetry In The Falls ($2,500), Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival ($8,250), Downtown Niagara Falls Big Easy 2nd Line Parade ($8,250), Soft Opening - A Podcast & Performance Series ($5,000), Enter The Void ($8,250), Sing It, Canada! ($5,295), Carry Me Home 2 ($5,000), Our Storybook Symphony Concert ($2,355), Echoes and Reflections ($4,000)
• Museum operations update: budget reduction of $60,000 will lead to Battle Ground Hotel open 3 days and Willoughby Historical Museum 2 days per week in summer
• Committee requested update to NFCDF scoresheet to include overall score points
• Reminder that Wall of Fame subcommittee and Juried Art Exhibition need to start in March
• Allister Young Endowment Award closing soon; calls out for workshops, Trail Mix, and Art Show

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is meeting to consider applications for the Activity Subsidy Fund, leadership training, and championship financial assistance, and to discuss updates on the MacBain Community Centre cafe, fee-for-service agreements, the Chippawa Willoughby Arena project, and a policy review. The agenda includes several funding decisions and discussion items, with no major policy changes expected.

• Activity Subsidy Fund applications: $500 for Taekwondo (RedDawg), $500 for Taekwondo (Niagara Taekwondo NF), $500 for Dance (Laurie Ewart's Danceworks), $1,281.43 for Gymnastics (Quantum Niagara), $500 for Baseball (GNBA)
• Leadership applications: Karen Arcuri ($75), Matthew Bird ($75), Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Assoc. ($2,533.50 approved via email), Lanson Hunt ($75), Brandon Galipeau ($75)
• Championship application: Serena D'Amico, $241.66 approved via email for softball championships
• Discussion: MacBain Community Centre Cafe update, Fee for Services Agreements, Chippawa Willoughby Arena Project stakeholder meetings
• Policy review: Financial Assistance for Provincial, National, International Championships (Policy 1000.1)

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a sidewalk winter maintenance by-law, a street name change, and an addendum to a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) project. The council will also vote on proclamations, a consent agenda item on water/wastewater budget variance, and a resolution to go in-camera for legal and land matters.

• By-law 2025-016 to regulate sidewalk snow and ice clearing
• Street name change of a portion of Schisler Road to Pattison Lane at Montrose Road
• SRO Project addendum report (PBD-2025-11)
• By-law 2025-018 to expand Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS) to additional by-laws
• By-laws to declare 11211 Sodom Road (Willoughby Township Hall) and 8196 Cummington Square West (Chippawa Town Hall) as surplus

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee will hear presentations on two summer street events and a downtown destination marketing initiative, and will discuss staff updates and set its 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda includes a request to recommend $15,000 in support for a data-driven downtown project and web app.

• Presentation on Niagara Falls Multicultural Latin Festival (July 26) and CariFalls Caribbean Festival Parade (August 30)
• Presentation on QSA's Data-Driven Downtown and Downtown Destination Marketing projects
• Request for committee to recommend $15,000 sponsorship for QSA's data project and web app
• Discussion of 2025 committee meeting schedule
• Staff update on matters from November 14, 2024 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider seven applications for minor variances and consents at its January 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes properties on Morrison, Willmott, Montcalm, Belfast, Lewis, and McLeod streets. The committee will also adopt minutes from its December 17, 2024 meeting.

• A-2024-048: 4446 Morrison Street, minor variance, owner 1274505 Ontario Ltd.
• A-2024-050: 4880 Willmott Street, minor variance, owner Gill Tejinder
• A-2024-051: 3980 Montcalm Cr, minor variance, owner Jason Oliver
• A-2024-055: 4650-4652 Belfast Avenue, minor variance, owner Mimo Construction Inc.
• B-2024-024 and B-2024-023: 6633 and 6645 McLeod Road, consents

City Council - 21 Jan 2025 (Budget)

City Council is meeting to review and potentially amend the 2025 operating budget, including the mayor's proposed tax levy and results from the budget engagement survey. They will also consider recommendations for boards, commissions, grants, and honorariums, and approve the library's capital budget. The meeting includes an in-camera session for personal matters and budget education.

• 2025 Operating Budget presentation and proposed amendments from Councillors Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Lori Lococo, and Mona Patel
• Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax Levy Supported Budget (CS-2025-02)
• 2025 Budget Engagement Survey Results (CS-2025-07) - 1,066 responses
• 2025 Boards and Commissions, Fee for Service, Grants and Honorariums Recommendations (CS-2025-03)
• Niagara Falls Public Library's 2025 Capital Budget approval

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, review the 2025 events and programs schedule, and discuss committee merchandise. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of November 13, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Environmental Action Committee merchandise
• Overview of 2025 events and programs schedule
• Next meeting set for March 12, 2025

City Council

Niagara Falls City Council is meeting to decide on several major planning applications, including two 20-storey buildings on Park and Queen Streets, a 544-unit subdivision on McLeod Road, and a rezoning for a rooming house on Beaverdams Road. They will also vote on the 2025 interim tax levy, a new municipal accommodation tax, and a procurement policy update. The agenda includes public meetings for these planning matters and several 'Looking for Change' budget review items.

• Public meeting for 20-storey residential building at 4500 Park Street and 20-storey mixed-use building at 4200 Queen Street (AM-2024-036)
• Public meeting for rezoning 7715 Beaverdams Road from retirement home to boarding/rooming house (AM-2024-002)
• Public meeting for 544 dwelling units, parkland, and stormwater facility at 9304 McLeod Road (AM-2024-035)
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy by-law (CS-2025-04)
• Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law (CAO-2025-01)

City Council

This City Council meeting is almost entirely procedural: it opens, immediately moves into a closed (in-camera) session, and then adjourns. The closed session is permitted under the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training members on the 2025 Operating Budget, and no decision-making is to occur there.

• Closed session for education/training on the 2025 Operating Budget
• Meeting held January 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers/Zoom
• Resolution to go in-camera cites s. 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss its 2025 budget, a WHO update, and Seniors' Month planning. The committee will also address a resignation and replacement, possibly creating an ad-hoc committee and filling chair/vice-chair positions. No decisions are final until votes are taken at the meeting.

• SAC Budget 2025 discussion
• WHO Update discussion
• Seniors' Month planning
• Anna's resignation letter and replacement
• Creation of Ad-Hoc Committee and chair/vice-chair positions