Niagara Falls, ON

Committee of Adjustment

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss delegating authority to staff for processing Activity Subsidy Fund, Leadership, and Championship applications. The committee will also discuss an upcoming golf tournament.

• Proposal to delegate staff authority for Activity Subsidy Fund, Leadership, and Championship payments
• Discussion of Golf Tournament scheduled for August 22, 2026

Environmental Action Committee

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

Committee of Adjustment

Recreation Committee

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

Environmental Action Committee

Committee of Adjustment

Environmental Action Committee

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

Committee of Adjustment

City Council

City Council - 01 Dec 2026 (Budget)

Recreation Committee

City Council

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: one for 5103 Magdalen Street and one for 5184 Second Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and the agenda, and disclosures of interest. The meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

• A-2026-034: 5103 Magdalen Street, owner 1948115 Ontario Inc., agent Jennifer Vida
• A-2026-035: 5184 Second Avenue, owners Vincenzo & Rose Severino, agent Amy Schaeffer
• Adoption of minutes from July 29, 2026
• Next meeting set for September 29, 2026

City Council

Council will consider a procedural declaration to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing confirming that the newly adopted Our Niagara Falls Plan (Official Plan) meets provincial planning requirements under Section 26 of the Planning Act. The declaration is required after Council adopted the plan on August 11, 2026, and supports the Ministry's review. The agenda also includes a routine confirming by-law and standard procedural items.

• Declaration that Our Niagara Falls Plan conforms with provincial plans, including Greenbelt Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan
• Adoption of By-law 2026-103 to confirm actions of the August 18, 2026 Council meeting
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest

City Council

Downtown Committee

The Downtown Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 Santa Claus Parade, including a $15,000 funding request, an update on bylaw enforcement in the downtown core, a marketing strategy from Niagara College, and a presentation on the Dine Local online ordering platform. Staff will also provide updates on the Thorold Stone Road extension, Bridge Street/Erie Road redevelopment, Park Street apartment building development, beautification opportunities, and the sale of three cabins.

• $15,000 request to support the 2026 Santa Claus Parade downtown
• Presentation of downtown marketing strategy and media execution by Niagara College BCIC
• Update on bylaw enforcement in the downtown core
• Dine Local online ordering platform presentation for downtown businesses
• Staff update on Thorold Stone Road extension, Bridge Street/Erie Road redevelopment, Park Street apartment building, beautification, and cabin sale

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for minor variances and consents. The meeting includes requests for property changes at five different locations in Niagara Falls.

• Application A-2026-031: 13368 Crowland Avenue
• Application A-2026-032: 7948 Spring Blossom Dr.
• Applications A-2026-033 & B-2026-033: 5067-5069 Fifth Avenue
• Application A-2026-034: 6050 Don Murie Street
• Applications B-2025-027 & B-2025-032: 6040 Progress Street & 6050 Don Murie Street

City Council

Council will hold a statutory public meeting to receive public comments on the draft 'Our Niagara Falls Plan' (Official Plan). Council will also consider a confirming by-law. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and disclosures of interest.

• Statutory public meeting on the draft Our Niagara Falls Plan (Official Plan)
• Consideration of confirming by-law 2026-092

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

The committee will meet to discuss new business and receive a budget update. The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes from May 25, 2026.

• Budget update
• Adoption of May 25, 2026 minutes

City Council

The City Council will review the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre project budget, estimated at $59.5 million. The meeting also includes several zoning amendments for hotel, retail, and parking developments, as well as municipal works updates.

• Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre: $59,501,690 total estimated budget
• 4898 & 4873 Kitchener Street: Proposed 50-storey hotel and 5-storey parking structure
• 5190 & 5204 Stanley Avenue: Proposed retail addition with three commercial and two dwelling units
• Ferry Street Hydro Corridor: Proposed 347-space commercial parking lot
• Grassy Brook Road Improvements: $4,100,000 capital budget amendment

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider seven applications (minor variances and consents) at its June 30 meeting. The agenda lists only addresses and owner/agent names; no details on the nature of each application are provided in the agenda.

• A-2026-005: 8485 Montrose Road (Panoramic Properties Inc.)
• A-2026-025: 7449 Montrose Road (2683421 Ontario Ltd.)
• A-2026-027: 3140 Dorchester Road (Kelli-Ann Nielsen)
• A-2026-028: 5584-5594 Ramsey Road (Hector Jibbison)
• A-2026-029: 12543 King Road (April Spires)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Unhoused Action Plan, hold public hearings for two housing developments (99 townhouse units on Valley Way and a 57-unit apartment on Garner Road), and consider a bylaw to recover costs from frivolous Integrity Commissioner complaints. Other items include fee waiver applications, a vow renewal ceremony fee update, and several proclamations.

• Unhoused Action Plan presentation and report (CAO-2026-10) — received for information
• Public meeting for 99 stacked townhouse units at 5961-6017 Valley Way (PBD-2026-26)
• Public meeting for a 57-unit, 6-storey apartment building at 6104 Garner Road (PBD-2026-25)
• Bylaw to charge for frivolous or vexatious Integrity Commissioner complaints (CS-2026-27)
• McLeod Road Reconstruction budget amendment (MW-2026-21) — Contract No. 2026-644-25

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will receive a budget update showing $2,650 available for upcoming spends. Members will discuss sidewalk safety concerns for seniors and scooter drivers, and plan events such as the Come Over October gathering and a Genwell workshop. Additional items include a proposal to donate $250 for coffee, tea and a cookie for lightning talks and the purchase of speaker gifts up to $25 each.

• $2,650 budget allocated for upcoming senior activities
• Proposal to donate $250 toward coffee, tea and cookie service for lightning talks
• Discussion of sidewalk safety for seniors regarding pedestrians and scooter drivers
• Planning of the Come Over October event
• Motion to purchase appreciation gifts for speakers, max $25 each

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee will meet on June 11, 2026, to approve minutes from April 9 and receive verbal updates. Staff will request formation of a Collection Optimization sub-committee and provide updates on NFCDF and art exhibitions. The committee must also confirm quorum for the July 9 meeting related to the Wall of Fame.

• Approval of April 9, 2026 minutes
• Subcommittee report on Arts & Culture Wall of Fame (no new nominations, process closes May 31)
• Staff request to form Collection Optimization sub-committee (verbal)
• NFCDF program updates (online, no changes)
• Art Exhibition open call closing May 31, adjudication scheduled June 4

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee will adopt minutes from May 13, receive updates on a Bike Month video, a Chippawa tree, and European Buckthorn in the Chippawa boardwalk area. They will recap the recent Tree Giveaway (500 trees given), update the Summer Trillium Awards schedule, and hear a Participaction presentation. New business includes announcing a Disk Golf 'Try It' event on June 20 at Firemen's Park.

• Adoption of minutes from May 13, 2026
• Update on European Buckthorn in Chippawa boardwalk area
• Recap of free Tree Giveaway – 500 trees distributed
• Update on Summer Trillium Awards (assessments July 30, ceremony September 9)
• Announcement of Disk Golf 'Try It' event – June 20, 12-3pm at Firemen's Park

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, consider applications for the Activity Subsidy Fund, and discuss upcoming community events. Requested subsidies include $500 for Child Hockey Niagara Falls and $200 for Child Rugby Niagara. The committee will also review plans for a Disc Golf Try‑It day on June 20 and a golf tournament on August 22.

• $500 subsidy request for Child Hockey Niagara Falls
• $200 subsidy request for Child Rugby Niagara
• $100 registration fee for Caroline Elia’s Ontario Soccer Coaching Certification (May 16, 2026)
• Disc Golf Try It Event scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026
• Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026

Downtown Committee

City Council

Council will hold public meetings on two planning applications: a vacation rental at 4910 Hunter Street and a 43-unit apartment building at 5558 Drummond Road. A by-law to charge for frivolous Integrity Commissioner complaints will be considered. Council will also vote on a noise by-law exemption for the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival and a motion to explore a mini asphalt plant for pothole repairs.

• Public hearing for a vacation rental unit and reduced front-yard setback at 4910 Hunter Street
• Public hearing for a 43-unit four-storey apartment building at 5558 Drummond Road (Blythwood Homes Inc.)
• By-law to recover city costs for frivolous or vexatious complaints to the Integrity Commissioner
• Noise by-law exemption until 10 PM for Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival at Firemen's Park on July 11, 2026
• Motion to request province extend deadline for heritage property designation notices, and motion to explore mini asphalt plant for year-round pothole repair

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider eight applications for minor variances or consents at properties across Niagara Falls. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and disclosures of pecuniary interest.

• A-2025-051 at 8056 McLeod Road (owner Mayfair Icon Inc.)
• A-2026-022 at 6818 Freeman Street (owner 13383741 Canada Inc.)
• A-2026-023 at 5850 McLeod Road (owner 2737826 Ontario Inc.)
• B-2026-020 to B-2026-025 at 5953-6039 Fallsview Bv (owner Two Trees Inc.)
• B-2026-013 at 7948 Spring Blossom Drive and B-2026-019 at 6201 Corwin Avenue

Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will discuss several updates, including Senior Month activities, news broadcasts, and a budget of $3,150. The committee will consider and vote on purchasing appreciation gifts for the lightening‑talk presenters. They will also plan their presence at the upcoming Active Living Fair.

• Senior Month Update – activities, flag raising at City Hall, and Seniors Fair on June 24
• Seniors News & Views Update – interviews and first‑aid kit distribution
• SAC Budget – $3,150 allocated for senior programs
• Discussion and approval of purchasing appreciation gifts for lightening talk presenters
• SAC presence at the Active Living Fair – table staffing and information distribution

Committee of Adjustment - 14 May 2026 (Special Meeting)

The Committee of Adjustment will consider one application (B-2026-014) for a property at 3770 Montrose Road, though the specific request is not detailed in the agenda. The meeting otherwise consists of routine procedural items.

• Application B-2026-014 for 3770 Montrose Road (owner: Cassone Dwellings (BT) Inc.; agent: Brandon Rossi)

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee will adopt minutes from April and receive updates on the Free Tree Giveaway event and the Summer Trillium Awards. No new business or major decisions are listed.

• Free Tree Giveaway event update — scheduled for May 30 at MacBain Community Centre starting at 7:00 a.m.
• Summer Trillium Awards update (details not provided in agenda)
• Next meeting set for June 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in MacBain Community Centre Boardroom

City Council

Council will hear presentations on the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Master Servicing Plan and the Transportation Master Plan update, and consider an Official Plan Amendment (No. 195) for settlement area boundary expansion policies. The agenda also includes multiple noise by-law exemptions for festivals at Firemen's Park, approval of BIA budgets, and a request to review a $3,851.59 fire services invoice. Several proclamations and flag-raisings are scheduled.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 195 – city-initiated settlement area boundary expansion policies and application guidelines
• Noise by-law exemption for Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza (Aug 1-2) and Niagara Praise and Worship Festival (July 4) at Firemen's Park, allowing outdoor music until 11:00 PM
• Noise by-law exemption for Misty City Music Festival (Sept 18-20) at Fallsview Event Grounds, allowing amplified sound until 10:30 PM
• Request to review a $3,851.59 invoice from Niagara Falls Fire Services for a property at 8101 Brookside Drive
• Notice of Motion requesting Province to extend deadline for notices of intention to designate listed heritage properties

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will hear a presentation from Eric Conlon and Kevin Fehr about a Disc Golf Tournament and Try It Day. They will vote on three activity subsidy applications totaling $1,250 and one leadership training request for $100. The committee will also discuss holding a golf tournament on August 22, 2026.

• Presentation from Eric Conlon and Kevin Fehr on Disc Golf Tournament and Try It Day
• Three activity subsidy applications totaling $1,250 for child taekwondo, guitar lessons, and horse riding lessons
• Leadership training request from Mark Bocchinfuso for $100 in registration fees
• Discussion of a golf tournament scheduled for August 22, 2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment will consider five applications for minor variances or consents. The items include A-2025-035 for 5056‑5096 Montrose Rd, A-2026-021 for 7373 Redhaven Cr, B-2026-012 for 8850 Sodom Rd, B-2026-014 for 3770 Montrose Rd, and B-2026-015/016/017 for 5969 and 5981 Dunn St. The Committee will vote to approve or deny each request.

• A-2025-035 – variance request for 5056‑5096 Montrose Rd
• A-2026-021 – variance request for 7373 Redhaven Cr
• B-2026-012 – variance request for 8850 Sodom Rd
• B-2026-014 – variance request for 3770 Montrose Rd
• B-2026-015, B-2026-016 & B-2026-017 – variance requests for 5969 & 5981 Dunn St

City Council

The Niagara Falls City Council will consider a series of by‑law motions, including the 2026 levy by‑law that sets taxation rates for city, regional and education purposes. It will also review zoning and official‑plan amendments for 7800 Lundy's Lane and a zoning amendment for 4336 Willick Road. Additional items include updates to user‑fee schedules, a modified procurement authorization for an AI building‑review software project, and several proclamations and budget approvals for local business improvement areas.

• By‑law 2026‑037 – set and levy the rates of taxation for city, regional and education purposes for 2026
• By‑law 2026‑035 – amendment No. 196 to the Official Plan for 7800 Lundy's Lane
• By‑law 2026‑036 – amendment to By‑law 79‑200 to permit mixed‑use development and apartments at 7800 Lundy's Lane
• By‑law 2026‑039 – amendment to By‑law 2026‑106 to update fees and charges for city services
• PBD‑2026‑19 – zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan for vacant land condominium at 4336 Willick Road

Seniors Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from March 12, disclose any conflicts of interest, and discuss updates on Senior Month planning, the Seniors News & Views show, and the committee's budget.

• Senior Month Update discussion
• Seniors News & Views update
• SAC Budget Update discussion

Niagara Falls Culture Committee

The Niagara Falls Culture Committee approved the selection of Samantha Fikel as the recipient of the 2026 Allister Young Award. The committee also discussed updates on the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame, an open call for art exhibitions, and the NFCDF online portal. The May 2026 regular meeting was cancelled. Members were encouraged to attend the 'Toy Reboot' exhibit and events at Fireman's Park.

• Selected Samantha Fikel for 2026 Allister Young Award (unanimous vote)
• Arts & Culture Wall of Fame nomination process open until May 31, 2026
• Art exhibition open call closes May 31; intake July 25 to Oct 31; adjudication June 4
• Cancelled regular May 2026 meeting
• Reminder of Francophone grant opening

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee will adopt the March 11, 2026 minutes and receive an update from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. The main item is a spring events update covering Earth Hour, Curbside Giveaway, Earth Day Clean-Up, Free Tree Giveaway, and recently acquired grants. No new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Earth Hour, Curbside Giveaway (April 18), Earth Day Clean-Up (April 22), and Free Tree Giveaway (May 30)
• Grants received: $7,993.50 (Niagara Community Foundation), $7,000 (OPG), $10,000 (Niagara Peninsula Energy) for tree planting and programs
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee update on collaboration for green events
• Volunteer commitments for spring event setup and lawn signage
• Adoption of March 11, 2026 committee minutes