Niagara-on-the-Lake public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several land-use applications. The body will review requests for minor variances and a condition wording revision for specific properties.

• Condition wording revision for 280 & 298 Niven Road (B-25/23 & B-27/23)
• Minor Variance Application A-07/24 for 136 Church Road
• Minor Variance Application A-22/24 for 350 Concession 3 Road
• Minor Variance Application A-23/24 for 1564 Concession 1 Road

Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee will meet on December 16, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as Call to Order, Adoption of Agenda, Conflict of Interest, and Previous Minutes. The main business item is a review of the Updated Draft Criteria and Summary Report (CS‑24‑031) concerning the municipal accommodation tax. No other decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Updated Draft Criteria and Summary Report (CS‑24‑031) for the municipal accommodation tax

Open House

The Niagara-on-the-Lake council will hold an Open House on Dec 12, 2024. The only agenda item is a notice of a complete application for the property at 1594 Concession 6 Road. No attachments or decisions are listed for this item.

• Notice of Complete Application for 1594 Concession 6 Road (no attachments provided)

Council Meeting

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Council will consider a budget motion that permits town departments to incur costs up to 35% of their prior‑year expenditure budget if the 2025 budget is not yet approved. Other items include consolidation of front‑ending agreements on Line 1 Road, several by‑law approvals, and motions on development charges, special event permit fees, short‑term rentals, and a hiring freeze.

• Budget Motion – 2025: allow departments to spend up to 35% of prior‑year budget without approved budget
• Consolidation of Front‑ending Agreements along Line 1 Road (CDS‑24‑188)
• Area‑specific Development Charge Motion (Councillor O'Connor)
• Special Event Permit Fees Motion (Councillor Mavridis)
• Hiring Freeze Motion (Councillor Cheropita)

CAO Recruitment Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) regarding CAO recruitment

Short Term Rental Committee

The Short-Term Rental Committee is meeting to review a final draft of the Short-Term Rental By-law. The session also includes the adoption of the agenda and a review of minutes from November 27, 2023.

• Review of the Draft STR By-law - Final

Information Package

This meeting is an Information Package containing public announcements and correspondence. It includes updates on the Official Plan Review and notices regarding specific land applications.

• Official Plan Review Report updates to Council
• Town statement on Site Plan Approval Process
• Notice of Complete Application for 1594 Concession 6 Road (ZBA-15-2024)
• Notice of Decision for lands south and east of 419 Line 1 Road (OPA-02-2024, ZBA-04-2024)
• Correspondence from other municipalities regarding rural road safety and provincial tax redistribution

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee will receive a construction update, a financial report to date, and an update on a grant application response from the Niagara Community Foundation. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational items and standard committee business.

• Construction update
• Financial report to date
• Grant application update – Niagara Community Foundation response

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will consider a request for comments on the Seasonal Patio Program Minimum Design Standards (CDS-24-187). It will review the Priority Designation Work – Heritage Designation Draft By-law for 167 Four Mile Creek Road (CDS-24-184). The committee will also discuss a heritage permit and grant application for façade restoration at 57 Queen Street (CDS-24-183). The January meeting is rescheduled to Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

• Request for Comments – Seasonal Patio Program Minimum Design Standards (CDS-24-187)
• Priority Designation Work – Heritage Designation Draft By-law for 167 Four Mile Creek Road (CDS-24-184)
• Heritage Permit and Grant Application – Façade Restoration at 57 Queen Street (CDS-24-183)
• Objection to Designation – 4 Walnut Street (letter dated 10 Nov 2024)
• Rescheduling of the regular January meeting to January 8, 2025

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole – Planning will consider a consent agenda item to adopt the Glendale Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment (OPA‑06‑2022, CDS‑24‑182). It will also review an Official Plan update (CDS‑24‑185), the 2025 corporate insurance renewal (CS‑24‑022), proposed 2025 indexing of development charges (CS‑24‑023) and cash‑in‑lie of parking (CS‑24‑029), and a road closure at 1634 Four Mile Creek Road (CAO‑24‑053). Additional information reports on additional dwelling units, NPCA strategies, and a site‑plan application for 325 King Street will be presented. A closed session will address litigation matters.

• Glendale Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment (OPA‑06‑2022, CDS‑24‑182) – consent agenda
• Official Plan Update (CDS‑24‑185) – includes Minister's letter on LT exemption
• 2025 Corporate Insurance Renewal (CS‑24‑022)
• Proposed 2025 Development Charges Indexing (CS‑24‑023)
• Road Closure – 1634 Four Mile Creek Road (CAO‑24‑053)

Open House

The council will hold a public session and an open house to present the Harvest Creek application (file 26CD-18-24-06). No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational. No attachments are provided with the agenda item.

• Harvest Creek – 26CD-18-24-06 – Notice of Complete Application and Open House

Budget Review Committee

The Budget Review Committee will hear presentations on the 2025 water and wastewater budget and the related salary costs. The agenda lists three PDF documents covering the presentation, the budget, and the salary details. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting appears to be for informational review.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Presentation (PDF)
• 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget (PDF)
• 2025 Water and Wastewater Salaries (PDF)

Information Package

The council will receive several public announcements, including a news release about a local holiday mission and a budget update from Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa. They will also review correspondence from the Niagara Region on the 2025 water and wastewater operating budget, rate setting and requisition, as well as emails from other municipalities on topics such as mental‑health care, rural road safety, and affordable‑housing building code changes. No decisions are listed; the items are for informational review.

• News Release – “A Little Tree with a Big Heart – Tommy's Holiday Mission”
• Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa – 2025 Budget Update
• Niagara Region email – 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition
• City of Niagara Falls email – Strengthening Existing System of Mandatory Mental Health Care
• Municipality of Val Rita – Harty email – Rural Road Safety Program

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting on November 27, 2024 will consider the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision FV-02-24 dated July 18, 2024 for 474 William Street. Council members will hear evidence, then vote to either approve or deny the fence variance under the Fence By-law. The decision will be final, written, signed by the concurring members, and not subject to court review.

• Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision FV-02-24 for 474 William Street
• Presentation of the fence variance application and supporting documents (e.g., staff report, public comments, recommendation report)
• Council's authority to approve or refuse the variance per the Fence By-law and Zoning By-law
• By-law No. 2024-076 to confirm the council proceedings on this matter

Council Meeting

The Council meeting will focus on adopting the 2025 Capital Budget, hearing appeals regarding tree removals at six addresses, and considering a lease agreement with the Shaw Festival. The agenda also includes closed sessions on legal matters and the review of committee minutes.

• Adoption of 2025 Capital Budget (By-law 2024-074)
• Tree appeal hearings at 7 Plantation Dr, 105 Tanbark Rd, 1 Mulberry Lane, 15 Shakespeare Ave, 14467 Niagara River Parkway, and 14390 Niagara River Parkway
• Court House Lease Agreement between Shaw Festival and Town of NOTL (By-law 2024-073)
• Closed session regarding legal expenditures and litigation
• By-law 2024-072 for Water Distribution System

Information Package

This meeting is an information package containing public announcements, correspondence from other municipalities, and miscellaneous reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• News release regarding 2025 budget discussions
• Notice of complete application and open house for Harvest Creek (26CD-18-24-06)
• Chamber of Commerce request for free parking in Heritage District for December 2024
• NOTL Hydro report to Council on outages
• News release regarding Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review three minor variance applications for 477, 479 and 485 Butler Street (B-13/24, A-19/24, A-20/24) and a fence variance appeal for 474 William Street (FV-02/24). A draft Advisory Committees of Council policy (CAO-24-044) will also be discussed. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and approval of the September 19, 2024 minutes.

• Consent Application B-13/24 – 479 Butler Street (minor variance)
• Consent Applications A-19/24 and A-20/24 – 477 and 485 Butler Street (minor variances)
• Notice of Appeal Hearing – 474 William Street, Fence Variance FV-02/24
• Draft Advisory Committees of Council Policy – CAO-24-044
• Approval of September 19, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Budget Review Committee

The Budget Review Committee will review the 2025 Operating Budget, including proposed studies, salaries, and debt. The committee will also consider a Discretionary Grant Policy update.

• 2025 Operating Budget Presentation
• 2025 Change Drivers
• 2025 Salaries Summary
• 2025 Proposed Studies
• Discretionary Grant Policy Update

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole will review and vote on several consent‑agenda items, including the renewal of a lease agreement with the Niagara Foundation for the Foghorn Property at 99 River Beach Drive; a draft Water By‑law; a Special Events Work Plan and Engagement; public engagement for the former hospital site at 176 Wellington Street; and the appointment of Councillor Andrew Niven to committees and boards. The meeting also includes closed‑session discussions on the Ontario Superior Court matter Town of Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake v Arriscraft Canada Inc.

• Renewal of Lease Agreement with the Niagara Foundation (Foghorn Property) 99 River Beach Drive
• Draft Water By‑law (OPS‑24‑034)
• Special Events Work Plan and Engagement – Next Steps (CAO‑24‑041)
• Former Hospital Site (176 Wellington Street) – Public Engagement (CAO‑24‑042)
• Appointment of Councillor Andrew Niven to Committees & Boards (2022‑2026 term)

Information Package

This meeting is an information package containing public announcements and correspondence. It includes updates on business recruitment and legal appeals regarding local developments.

• News release welcoming Koppert Canada to the community
• Town statement regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals for 223 and 227 Mary Street
• Correspondence on the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Correspondence regarding the OPP Billing Model
• Correspondence on the redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST

Irrigation Committee

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Irrigation Committee will meet on November 13, 2024 to discuss updates on the St. Lawrence Seaway and the status of irrigation pumps. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, conflict of interest, review of previous minutes, presentations, announcements, correspondence, and other business. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• St. Lawrence Seaway
• Pump Status Update
• Presentations
• Announcements
• Correspondence

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole – Planning will hold a public meeting on the zoning by‑law amendment application ZBA‑14‑2024 for 280, 282 and 298 Niven Road. The meeting will include a staff presentation and an open house as noted in the attached documents. The committee will also consider a consent agenda for lands east and south of 419 Line 1 Road, including draft official plan and zoning by‑law amendments. Additional items include town representation at the Ontario Land Tribunal for applications at 223 and 227 Mary Street and presentations of NPCA conservation and watershed strategy drafts.

• Public meeting on ZBA‑14‑2024 for 280, 282 and 298 Niven Road (notice, open house, staff presentation)
• Consent agenda: Lands east and south of 419 Line 1 Road – draft official plan amendment and zoning by‑law amendment (CDS‑24‑161)
• Town representation at Ontario Land Tribunal for OPA‑04‑2022 and ZBA‑23‑2022 at 223 and 227 Mary Street (CDS‑24‑178)
• NPCA Conservation Area Strategy Draft (information package)
• NPCA Watershed‑based Resource Management Strategy Draft (information package)

Information Package

This meeting package consists of information items and correspondence for review. It includes public announcements, regional budget updates, and requests for support from other municipalities.

• Notice of Decision ZBA-09-2023 for 925 Line 2 Road
• Notice of Decision ZBA-07-2024 for 15608 and 15618 Niagara River Parkway
• Niagara Region Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget and Requisition CSD-2024
• Recruitment process update for new CAO
• NPCA Conservation Area Strategy and Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy drafts

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage designation reports for specific local addresses. The committee will also review a draft policy regarding Advisory Committees of Council.

• Heritage Designation Report for 167 Four Mile Creek Road
• Heritage Designation Report for 4 Walnut Street
• Heritage Designation Report for 1665 Four Mile Creek Road
• Draft Advisory Committees of Council Policy (Report CAO-24-044)

Open House

The body is holding an open house regarding a complete application for ZBA-14-2024. This session serves as a public meeting for the specified properties on Niven Road.

• Zoning application ZBA-14-2024 for 280, 282 and 298 Niven Road

Budget Review Committee

The Budget Review Committee will continue discussions on the 2025 Capital Budget, reviewing capital reserves, prioritization lists, and information sheets.

• Review of 2025 Capital Reserves by Department
• Review of Proposed 2025 Capital Index List
• Review of 2025 Capital Information Sheets
• Review of 2025 Capital Prioritization
• Review of 10-Year Capital Summary with Schedules

Council Meeting

The Council will hear 2025 budget presentations from Niagara College, the Niagara District Airport, and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. The meeting also includes several by-laws regarding property rezoning, heritage designations, and encroachment agreements.

• Rezoning of 15608 and 15618 Niagara River Parkway to Rural Residential Site Specific Zone
• Heritage designation of Corus Farm at 1823 Niagara Stone Road
• Encroachment agreements for 134 Victoria Street and 242 Ricardo Street
• Budget requests from Niagara College, Niagara District Airport, and Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
• Model Home Agreement for Tawny Ridge Phase 1

Information Package

This meeting is an information package containing public announcements and correspondence. Council will review a draft policy regarding Advisory Committees of Council.

• Review of Draft Advisory Committees of Council Policy
• Zoning application ZBA-14-2024 for 280, 282 & 298 Niven Road
• Update on Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding Rand Estate heritage preservation
• Notice of commencement of environmental assessment from Walker

Irrigation Committee

The Irrigation Committee will meet via video conference to conduct routine business. The primary agenda item is a status update regarding pumps.

• Pump Status Update

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole will receive a budget presentation for the NOTL Public Library and a report on the Randwood OLT decision. The body will also consider several encroachment agreements and a new policy for advisory committees.

• 2025 NOTL Public Library budget presentation
• Randwood OLT Decision presentation by Turkstra Mazza Associates
• Memorial Tennis Courts agreement with NOTL Tennis Club (OPS-24-025)
• Encroachment agreements for 134 Victoria Street (OPS-24-046) and 242 Ricardo Street (OPS-24-047)
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Memorandum of Understanding (OPS-24-048)

Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee will consider the Draft Criteria and Summary Report (CS‑24‑017) for the municipal accommodation tax. The agenda includes review of the report and its appendices, which contain a facilitation summary and Mississauga Capital Project sheets. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Municipal Accommodation Tax – Draft Criteria and Summary Report (CS‑24‑017) with appendices

Selection Committee for Committees of Council

The Selection Committee will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, address any conflict of interest, hold a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual and to review a Library Board application, then discuss business, set the next meeting date, and adjourn.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Review and evaluation of Library Board application (closed session)
• Conflict of interest declaration

Information Package

The council will review a series of information items, including media releases announcing a holiday card design contest, the appointment of Andrew Niven to a vacant council seat, and a budget survey invitation. A town statement will address the Ontario Land Tribunal decision on the Randwood development. A notice of decision concerning 223‑227 Mary Street will also be presented. No formal motions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Media Release - Lord Mayor Zalepa’s Holiday Card Design Contest Calls on Young Artists to Participate
• Media Release - Council Appoints Andrew Niven to Fill Vacant Council Seat
• Media Release - Niagara-on-the-Lake Invites Community Feedback on 2025 Budget Survey
• Town Statement - Statement from the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Regarding the Recent Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Decision on Randwood
• Notice of Decision - OPA-04-2022, ZBA-23-2022 - 223-227 Mary Street

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and conflict of interest review. The key agenda item is a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. No other business items are listed.

• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Conflict of Interest review
• Closed session on CAO recruitment (personal matters under Section 239(2)(b))
• Business (no items listed)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting on October 16, 2024 will consider options to fill a vacant council seat for the 2024‑2026 term (CAO‑24‑039). It will also consider adopting Proceedings By‑law No. 2024‑062 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings. Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and conflict‑of‑interest declarations are also on the agenda.

• Options to Fill Vacant Council Seat – 2024 to 2026 (CAO‑24‑039)
• Proceedings By‑law No. 2024‑062 to confirm meeting proceedings
• Call to Order
• Adoption of the Agenda
• Conflict of Interest declaration

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee will meet on Oct. 16, 2024 to discuss a trail update, a debrief of the "Paws on the Trail" program, comments from the town on safety of the trail crossing across the E‑W line, and a financial update on funding. The meeting includes a new business segment before adjourning.

• Trail Update
• Paws on the Trail – Debrief
• Safety of the Trail crossing across E‑W Line – Town comments
• Financial Update – Funding
• New Business

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning will hold a statutory public meeting regarding the Glendale Secondary Plan. The session includes a discussion on Official Plan Amendment CDS-24-168.

• Statutory Public Meeting - Glendale Secondary Plan
• Official Plan Amendment CDS-24-168

Budget Review Committee

The Budget Review Committee will hear presentations on the draft 2025 capital budget, including capital reserves, project information, index list, prioritization, and a 10‑year summary. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for review and discussion of these documents.

• 2025 Draft Capital Budget presentation
• Appendix I – Capital Reserves by Department and Reserve
• Appendix II – Capital Project Information Sheet
• Appendix III – 2025 Capital Information Sheets
• Appendix IV – 2025 Capital Prioritization

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is meeting to discuss several land-use applications and heritage updates. The session includes a public meeting for a specific zoning amendment and the review of a draft plan extension.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-13-2024 at 933 Niagara Stone Road
• Recommendation report for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-07-2024 at 15608 and 15618 Niagara River Parkway
• Draft plan extension request for 46 Paxton Lane (26CD-18-24-04)
• Heritage designation update for 1 Paxton Lane
• Recognition of Niagara-on-the-Lake Electrifying Eels for a first place regional win

Council Workshop Meeting

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Council held a workshop meeting on October 8, 2024. The meeting covered standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and conflict of interest. A closed session was held to provide training to members on the Transportation Master Plan. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Closed session: training for members on the Transportation Master Plan

Information Package

The meeting is an information package where the council will receive public announcements, media releases, and notices of decision on zoning applications for properties on Hunter Road and Ricardo Street. Items include a preliminary review of the Queen‑Picton Heritage Conservation District expansion and a new feature on the town’s Strategic Plan Dashboard. No formal motions or votes are listed.

• Notice of Decision (500YL-24) – ZBA‑11‑2024 for 181 Hunter Road
• Notice of Decision (500YG-24) – ZBA‑10‑2024 for 216 and 224 Hunter Road
• Notice of Decision (4316FT-24) – ZBA‑08‑2024 for 242 Ricardo Street
• Media Release – Preliminary Review of Queen‑Picton Heritage Conservation District Expansion
• Media Release – Launch of New Feature on Strategic Plan Dashboard

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will review heritage permit applications for roof replacements and building alterations, as well as draft by-laws for designating new heritage properties.

• Heritage permit for 187 Queen Street (Crysler Burroughs House)
• Heritage permit for 307 Mississagua Street (Cedar roof replacement)
• Heritage permit for 169 King Street (Alterations)
• Draft by-law for 716 King Street (Heritage designation)
• Draft by-law for 18 Wilberforce Avenue (Heritage designation)

Open House

The Niagara-on-the-Lake council will hold an Open House public session on September 26, 2024. The meeting will consider the complete application for ZBA-13-2024 concerning the property at 933 Niagara Stone Rd. No attachments are provided with the agenda item. The session will be conducted via video conference.

• ZBA-13-2024 – complete application for 933 Niagara Stone Rd

Council Meeting

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Council will adopt its agenda and review minutes from recent Committee of the Whole meetings. It will consider a series of consent agenda items, including multiple by-law approvals such as a zoning amendment for 187 Queen Street and service agreements for local properties. A closed‑session will address potential litigation concerning the former Vandermeer nursery property on Four Mile Creek Road. The meeting also includes a presentation on physician recruitment and a discussion of the 2025 budget timeline.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-05-2024 & Consent Application B-09/24 – 187 Queen Street (Ontario Land Tribunal representation)
• By-law 2024-056 – Agreement for Services with Principles Integrity
• By-law 2024-057 – Servicing Agreement for 61 Princess Street
• By-law 2024-058 – Assumption of Municipal Services for The Settlement Subdivision (Plan 30M‑375)
• 2025 Budget Timeline (CS-24-015)

Information Package

This meeting consists of an information items package. The body is reviewing public announcements, correspondence from the Niagara Region and other municipalities, and miscellaneous notifications.

• Fire & Emergency Services $500 grant for home fire sprinkler community outreach
• Notification regarding Walker South Landfill Phase 2 from the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Parks
• NPCA notices for Public Information Centres on Conservation Area and Watershed-based Resource Management Strategies
• Media release regarding Councillor Nick Ruller
• 2024 Fall and Winter WEGO Brochure

Committee of Adjustment

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Committee of Adjustment will consider several variance applications, including a minor variance for a new single‑family dwelling at 486 Queen Street. It will also hear a fence variance for 14541 Niagara River Parkway and a sign variance for 976 York Road. A notice of appeal concerning 187 Queen Street (Consent B‑09/24) will be discussed, and the committee will address a conflict‑of‑interest declaration by Steve Bartolini on the 486 Queen Street item.

• Minor Variance Application A-18/24 – 486 Queen Street (conflict of interest declared by Steve Bartolini)
• Fence Variance Application FV-05/24 – 14541 Niagara River Parkway
• Sign Variance Application SV-01-24 – 976 York Road
• Notice of Appeal – 187 Queen Street, Consent B-09/24
• Adoption of agenda and approval of previous meeting minutes

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee will meet on September 18, 2024 to review recent trail activities. Items include a general trail update, a debrief of the "Paws on the Trail" program, and comments from the town regarding safety at the trail crossing of the E‑W line. No decisions or approvals are listed in the agenda.

• Trail Update – general status report
• Paws on the Trail – program debrief
• Safety of the Trail Crossing Across E‑W Line – town comments

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will adopt its agenda, address any conflict of interest, and consider a consent agenda that includes a declaration of vacancy for Council member Nick Ruller. It will also consider Proceedings By‑law No. 2024‑055 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Declaration of Vacancy in the Office of a Member of Council – Nick Ruller (CAO‑24‑038)
• Proceedings By‑law No. 2024‑055 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings
• Adoption of the agenda and standard procedural items (call to order, conflict of interest)

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on tourism and life in Niagara-on-the-Lake from Abacus Data and the Shaw Festival. The body will also consider a consent agenda item regarding a pump replacement.

• Pump 1 Replacement, FES-24-011
• Presentation by Eddie Sheppard of Abacus Data on tourism and life in Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Closed session regarding Integrity Commissioner Services negotiations

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee will hold a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual related to the CAO recruitment. The remainder of the meeting follows a standard agenda (call to order, adoption of agenda, conflict of interest, business, adjournment) with no listed items or attachments.

• Closed session on personal matters concerning CAO recruitment (Section 239(2)(b))
• Call to order
• Adoption of agenda
• Conflict of interest declaration
• Business discussion (no items listed)

Information Package

This meeting is an information package containing public announcements, correspondence from other municipalities, and miscellaneous communications. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Restoration of the Historic Queen Street Cenotaph and Clock Tower
• Notice of complete application and public meeting for ZBA-13-2024 at 933 Niagara Stone Rd
• Correspondence regarding the Municipal Elections Act from the City of Quinte West
• Correspondence regarding homelessness and mental health crisis from the City of Welland
• Email from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Provincial Planning Statement

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is meeting to hold public hearings and review recommendation reports for several property developments. The body will discuss zoning by-law amendments and official plan amendments for multiple sites across the municipality.

• Public meeting and information report for 1570 Niagara Stone Road (OPA-03-2024, ZBA-09-2024)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 223 and 227 Mary Street (OPA-04-2022, ZBA-23-2022)
• Zoning By-law amendment recommendation for 242 Ricardo Street (ZBA-08-2024)
• Zoning By-law amendment recommendations for 216 and 224 Hunter Road (ZBA-10-2024)
• Zoning By-law amendment recommendations for 181 Hunter Road (ZBA-11-2024) and 855 Line 2 Road (ZBA-12-2024)

Information Package

This meeting is an information package containing correspondence and announcements. No decisions are being made; the body is reviewing communications from other municipalities and regional partners.

• Media release regarding local priorities at the 2024 AMO Conference
• Niagara Region email on Waste Management Strategic Plan Phase Two engagement
• Correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on 2025 Federal Budget consultations
• Correspondence from various municipalities regarding physician shortages and mental health addictions
• Correspondence from the Township of Nairn and Hyman regarding radioactive material transport

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will review the Heritage Restoration and Improvement Grant application for 12 Princess Street (HIP-02-2024, HER-22-2024, CDS-24-148). The committee will also examine the Designating By‑law 2024‑023 and the Priority Designation Report for 18 Wilberforce Avenue (CDS-24-150). These items are listed under the Business agenda and will be discussed before the meeting adjourns.

• 12 Princess Street – Heritage Restoration and Improvement Grant (HIP-02-2024, HER-22-2024, CDS-24-148)
• Designating By‑law 2024‑023 attached to the grant package
• Priority Designation Work – Heritage Designation Report for 18 Wilberforce Avenue (CDS-24-150)
• Adoption of agenda and procedural items
• New business (no specific items listed)

Information Package

The Town Council will review an information package at its August 22 meeting. Items include a media release honoring Trisha Romance, a zoning by‑law application for 216‑224 Hunter Road, and correspondence from other municipalities on topics such as mental‑health surveys, funding programs, and library support. No formal motions or votes are listed; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Media Release – Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake to present key to the town to Trisha Romance
• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting – ZBA‑10‑2024 for 216‑224 Hunter Road
• Correspondence from City of Cambridge – mental health and addictions survey results
• Correspondence from City of Quinte West – Canada Community‑Building Fund
• Correspondence from Town of Essex – declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario

Committee of Adjustment

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications (A-15/24, A-16/24, A-17/24) and consent applications (B-07/24, B-08/24, B-09/24, B-10/24, B-11/24, B-12/24) for properties on Concession 2 Road, Hunter Road, Queen Street, Queenston Road, and Line 2 Road. It will also receive a notice of appeal for a fence variance at 474 William Street, approve the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and set the next meeting for September 19, 2024.

• Minor Variance Application A-15/24 – 1114 Concession 2 Road
• Minor Variance Application A-16/24 – Ball Street & Delater Street
• Minor Variance Application A-17/24 – 475 Victoria Street
• Consent Applications B-07/24 and B-08/24 – 216-224 Hunter Road
• Consent Application B-09/24 – 187 Queen Street

Irrigation Committee

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Irrigation Committee meeting on August 14, 2024 will consider updates on pump status, the permit to take water, and flow volumes during high‑intensity events. No decisions are listed; the agenda items are presented as informational updates. The meeting will also include routine items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, and announcements.

• Pump status update
• Permit to take water update
• Flow volumes during high intensity events

Open House

The body is holding an open house to provide public information regarding the Glendale Secondary Plan Update. This is the third Public Information Centre session for this update.

• Public Information Centre #3: Glendale Secondary Plan Update

Open House

The body is holding an open house and public meeting regarding a complete application for ZBA-12-2024. The session focuses on the property located at 855 Line 2 Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

• ZBA-12-2024: Open House and Public Meeting for 855 Line 2 Road

Open House

The body is holding an open house regarding a complete application for ZBA-11-2024. This session is for public review of the application for 181 Hunter Road.

• Open House for ZBA-11-2024 regarding 181 Hunter Road

Information Package

This meeting is an information package containing public announcements and correspondence. No decisions are being made; the body is reviewing notices and communications from other municipalities and regional partners.

• Notice of public meeting for zoning application ZBA-11-2024 at 181 Hunter Road
• Notice of public meeting for zoning application ZBA-12-2024 at 855 Line 2 Road
• Town statement regarding the King Street Ontario Land Tribunal decision
• Niagara Region email regarding Development Charges Act exemptions for affordable housing
• Media release for Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services seeking volunteer educators

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will discuss several heritage matters, including the process and timelines for designations. It will review a volunteer working group report on a Heritage Conservation District study. The committee will consider a heritage permit application for 12 Princess Street (St. Saviour's The Brock Memorial Church). It will recommend that the heritage designation application HER-23-2024 for 716 King Street be sent to Council for approval.

• Heritage Designation Application – 716 King Street (HER-23-2024) – recommendation to Council
• Heritage Permit Application – 12 Princess Street – St. Saviour's The Brock Memorial Church (CDS-24-132)
• Presentation: Heritage Designation Process and Timelines (CDS-24-130)
• Heritage Conservation District Study – Volunteer Working Group report (CDS-24-131)
• Delegated Authority By-law for Heritage Planning for Heritage Permits (CDS-24-097)

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee will meet to discuss the recruitment process for the Chief Administrative Officer position. The session includes a closed meeting to address personal matters regarding the candidate selection.

• Closed session regarding CAO recruitment
• Discussion of personal matters for identifiable individuals
• Council Chambers meeting

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee will meet on July 31, 2024. After routine items, the committee will hold a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual related to the CAO recruitment. No other agenda items have attached documents or decisions.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) to discuss personal matters about CAO recruitment
• Call to Order (routine opening)
• Adoption of Agenda (routine)
• Conflict of Interest declaration (routine)
• Business – no items selected

Open House

The Niagara-on-the-Lake council will hold an open house to present the Corner Stone Condominium application located at 1570 Niagara Stone Road. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via video conference. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is for public information.

• Open house presentation for Corner Stone Condominium (ZBA-09-2024, OPA-03-2024, 26CD-18-24-03) at 1570 Niagara Stone Road

Council Meeting

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from recent meetings, and receive proclamations. Presentations will cover water and wastewater rates, the 2023 audit, and economic development with a Michigan partnership. The consent agenda includes a heritage permit for 12 Princess Street and a water‑and‑wastewater financial plan. Several by‑laws will be voted on, notably traffic speed and stop‑sign amendments and rezoning proposals for Konik Estates Phase 2, Four Mile Creek Road, Queen Street, York Road, and heritage designations.

• By‑law 4316FL‑24 – Rezoning Konik Estates Phase 2 for 52 single‑detached homes, 6 townhouses and 102 block townhouses
• By‑law 4316FQ‑24 – Rezoning 308 Four Mile Creek Road for nine townhouses and environmental protection of the creek corridor
• By‑law 4308AS‑24 – Amend Schedule W to change speed limits on the EW Line
• By‑law 4308AT‑24 – Amend Schedules N & P to add all‑way stop signs at Tanbark Hickory
• Heritage Permit Application – 12 Princess Street for St. Saviour’s the Brock Memorial Church

Open House

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will hold an open house on July 29, 2024. The meeting will present the complete application for ZBA-10-2024 concerning properties at 216 and 224 Hunter Road. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for public information and discussion.

• ZBA-10-2024 application for 216 and 224 Hunter Road (open house presentation)

Information Package

The Niagara-on-the-Lake council will review an information package that includes a media release announcing that the Melville Street Dock is now open. The package also contains correspondence from the County of Frontenac about a request for provincial recognition of a physician shortage, from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding an Ontario Long Service Medals resolution, and from Niagara College about its Together Campaign. Additional emails request proclamations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and for Parliament Day on September 17, 2024. No items are marked for decision at this meeting.

• Media Release – Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Melville Street Dock is Now Open
• County of Frontenac email requesting provincial recognition of physician shortage
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury email regarding Ontario Long Service Medals resolution
• Niagara College email about the Together Campaign
• Patti Bauer email requesting a Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 976 York Road and the assumption of municipal services for The Settlement subdivision. The meeting also includes reviews of 2023 financial reports and several road and watermain projects.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-12-2023 for 976 York Road (Amo Winery)
• Assumption By-law CDS-24-103 for The Settlement subdivision
• Road rehabilitation for Line 8 Road from Concession 1 Road to Niagara River Parkway
• Watermain extension servicing agreement for 61 Princess Street
• Closed session regarding the Court House Lease

Information Package

This document is an information package containing public announcements, regional correspondence, and notices. It does not contain items for decision or a formal meeting agenda for deliberation.

• Media release regarding response to recent flooding events
• Unveiling of a new Strategic Plan Dashboard
• Public meeting notices for 216 and 224 Hunter Road and 1570 Niagara Stone Road
• Decision notices for 325 King Street, 235-253 Taylor Road, and 489 Regent Street
• Correspondence regarding the Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy

Selection Committee for Committees of Council

The Selection Committee for Committees of Council will meet to review applications and select members for various boards and committees. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters and evaluate a Library Board application.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters and evaluate Library Board application
• Review and selection of members for committees of council
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes from June 4, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several minor variance, fence variance, and consent applications. The body will also address a deferral request for a fence variance due to public notice requirements.

• Minor Variance Applications for 240 Nassau Street, 14695 Niagara River Parkway, and 50 Henry Street
• Fence Variance Applications for 474 William Street, 59 Stoneridge Crescent, and 1551 Niagara Stone Road
• Consent Application B-02/24 for 489 Regent Street
• Consent Applications B-03/24, B-04/24, and B-05/24 for 1320 Niagara Stone Road
• Consent Application B-06/24 for 15608 Niagara River Parkway

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss business items. The primary focus is a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement for Services with the NPCA.

• NPCA Memorandum of Understanding - Agreement for Services - OPS-23-066

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee will consider proposals for new trail signage, review the Paws on the Trail fundraising event scheduled for September 7, 2024, and receive an update on the trail including cost information.

• New Trail Signage
• Paws on the Trail - Fundraising Event - September 7, 2024
• Trail Update including Cost

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole – Planning will review public meeting reports for 242 Ricardo Street and the Niagara River Parkway sites. It will consider consent agenda items that include an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By‑law Amendment for 308 Four Mile Creek Road, a Zoning By‑law Amendment for 187 Queen Street, and a subdivision and condominium proposal for Konik Estates Phase 2. Additional information packages on a draft Glendale Secondary Plan and a Delegated Authority By‑law will also be discussed.

• 308 Four Mile Creek Road – Official Plan Amendment (OPA‑08‑2023) and Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑18‑2023)
• 187 Queen Street – Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑05‑2024)
• Konik Estates Phase 2 – Subdivision and Condominium proposal (ZBA‑02‑2024)
• 242 Ricardo Street – Public meeting on ZBA‑08‑2024
• 15608 and 15618 Niagara River Parkway – Public meeting on ZBA‑07‑2024

Information Package

This meeting consists of an information package containing announcements and correspondence for review. It includes details on the Play in the Park initiative and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The document also contains various communications from other municipalities and organizations.

• Launch of Play in the Park Initiative
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• South Landfill Phase 2 Terms of Reference notice
• NPCA 2023 Water Quality Monitoring Program Summary Report
• Proposed amendments to the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing a heritage permit application for rear alterations at 169 King Street. The committee will also review priority designation work regarding draft heritage designation by-laws, including 1823 Niagara Stone Road.

• Heritage Permit Application – 169 King Street (Rear Alterations)
• Draft Heritage Designation By-law for 1823 Niagara Stone Road

Irrigation Committee

The Irrigation Committee will discuss the current status of pumps and provide an update regarding the Permit to Take Water. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting.

• Pump Status update
• Permit to Take Water update

Open House

The agenda for this video conference Open House contains no selected items or attachments. No specific topics or discussions were scheduled for this session.

Open House

This Open House session includes a notice of complete application for 15608 and 15618 Niagara River Parkway. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Notice of Complete Application for 15608 and 15618 Niagara River Parkway

Information Package

This meeting consists of an information items package for review. The agenda includes various correspondences from the Niagara Region and other municipalities regarding employment results, infrastructure, and bridge replacement. No decisions or actions are scheduled for this session.

• 2023 Niagara Employment Inventory Results
• Champlain Bridge Replacement support from West Nipissing
• Community School Alliance 2024 Call for Nominations
• Shaw Festival Board of Governors Debrief
• Correspondence regarding provincial water testing

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing multiple consent and minor variance applications for various properties. This includes items for 298 Niven Road, 501 East and West Line, and 149 Read Road. A deferral has been requested for 240 Nassau Street due to unmet public notice requirements.

• Consent application B-27/23 for 298 Niven Road
• Consent applications B-09/23 and B-10/23 for 501 East and West Line
• Minor variance application A-09/24 for 149 Read Road
• Minor variance application A-10/24 for 93 River Beach Drive
• Deferral request for 240 Nassau Street (A-08/24)

Heritage Trail Committee

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items, such as adopting the agenda and reviewing previous minutes. The committee is also scheduled to receive a trail update.

• Review of May 15, 2024, minutes
• Trail Update

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee will review a short-term rental appeal for 33 Mary Street and a proposed speed limit reduction on East and West Line. The agenda also includes the sale of surplus lands in Garrison Village and an information package regarding small watercraft floating docks. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation.

• Short-term rental appeal hearing for 33 Mary Street
• Speed limit reduction and traffic by-law amendment for East and West Line (OPS-24-024)
• Declaration and sale of surplus lands at Garrison Village (CAO-24-025)
• Information regarding floating docks for a small watercraft launch (OPS-24-030)

CAO Recruitment Committee

The committee will discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. This includes an introduction to Phelps, an executive recruitment firm. Members will also review position opportunity briefs for candidates and discuss next steps.

• Introduction of Phelps - Executive Recruitment Firm
• Discussion of Position Opportunities Brief for CAO Recruitment Candidates

Information Package

This session consists of an information package containing public announcements and municipal correspondence. No items are scheduled for decision or vote during this meeting.

• Announcement of the 2024 Golf Classic Tournament
• Announcement of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Step Challenge
• Correspondence from Niagara Falls regarding libraries and older adults
• Correspondence from Grimsby regarding Niagara Escarpment enforcement
• Correspondence from Cochrane regarding phasing out free well water testing

Irrigation Committee

The Irrigation Committee will discuss updates regarding pump status and letters to permit holders. The meeting also includes an update on the Permit to Take Water.

• Pump Status Update
• Letter to Permit Holders
• Permit to Take Water - Update

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is reviewing several zoning and official plan amendment applications. The meeting includes public delegations regarding developments at 235-253 Taylor Road and 325 King Street. Information regarding GO Train expansion and water treatment capacities will also be presented.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 489 Regent Street (ZBA-06-2024)
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 235-253 Taylor Road
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 325 King Street
• Information on GO Train Service Expansion
• Information on 2023 Reserve Water and Wastewater Treatment Capacities

Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee is meeting to review minutes from April 22, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session for member training and visioning regarding the tax.

• Closed session for Municipal Accommodation Tax visioning and training

Information Package

This meeting consists of an information package containing media releases and various correspondences. The items include updates on water capacities, GO Train expansion, and communications from other municipalities. No decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Media Release: Summer Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Niagara Region update on water and wastewater treatment capacities
• Niagara Region update on GO Train service expansion
• Enbridge Gas Inc letter regarding updates
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation email on fish and wildlife status

Discretionary Grant Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session regarding discretionary grant policy information. No specific new grants or business items are listed for discussion.

Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee will review signage permit applications for 106 Queen Street Unit E and 215 King Street. Members will also discuss updates on Ordnance Boundary Stone restoration and new heritage designation reports.

• Heritage permit application for signage at 106 Queen Street Unit E
• Heritage permit application for signage at 215 King Street
• Updates on the restoration of Ordnance Boundary Stones
• Heritage designation report for 1823 Niagara Stone Road
• Draft heritage designation by-law for 1413 Lakeshore Road

Selection Committee for Committees of Council

The Selection Committee for Committees of Council is reviewing the selection process and recruitment materials. This includes a review of the Library Board advertisement and the draft application form for the 2024-2026 term.

• Review of the selection process
• Review of the Library Board recruitment advertisement
• Review of the 2024-2026 Library Board application form
• Discussion regarding closing dates for advertisements