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Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing survey responses and maintenance updates for the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The body is also discussing a variety of local accessibility concerns ranging from parking to pedestrian crossings.
- Review of #RespectTheSpace awareness campaign for parking and sidewalks
- Pedestrian crossing discussion for Civic Square Ridgeway
- Parking concerns at Stevensville Post Office
- Review of speed bumps and raised concrete following a June 19 site visit
- Discussion on accessible portable washrooms at the Grove
Community Gaming Development Corporation
The board will review the May 2026 financial report and decide on several fund allocations. This includes a $7,000 increase for the YMCA of Niagara and new allocations for local organizations.
- $7,000 budget increase for YMCA of Niagara
- $65,000 allocation for I Can Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara
- $51,000 allocation for Parents for the Performing Arts
Community Health Care Services Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions. It is essentially empty of content.
Regular Council
Council will vote on a motion to reduce the monthly overnight parking pass fee for the Erie Road/Cambridge Road lot to $50 to support local businesses. They will also consider several by-laws including pool enforcement penalties, street closures, and official plan amendments for 240 Jarvis Street. A public meeting is scheduled for July 6 on a zoning by-law amendment at 5289 Gilmore Road.
- Motion to cut overnight parking pass fee from $125 to $50/month at Erie/Cambridge lot
- Public meeting set for July 6 on zoning amendment at 5289 Gilmore Road (White Brook Farms)
- By-law to close and convey Terry Drive, Long Street, Eisley Street, John Bright Avenue to developer
- By-law to amend Official Plan and zoning for 240 Jarvis Street (St. John's Stevensville United Church)
- By-law to set administrative penalties for swimming pool by-law violations
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee will consider several minor variance and consent applications. These include property developments at Macdonald Drive, Nicolas Road, Industrial Drive, Buffalo Road, and Spears Road.
- Minor variance for 2119 Macdonald Drive
- Multiple variances and consent applications for 193 Nicolas Road
- Minor variance for 580 Industrial Drive
- Consent application for 592 Buffalo Road
- Consent application for 1132 Spears Road
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss follow-up on illegal dumping in Shagbark Park, proposed wildlife mapping and next steps for approval, and details for a site walk at Bridgeburg. They will also explore actions to support the Climate Change Action Plan.
- Follow-up on illegal dumping in Shagbark Park
- Proposed wildlife mapping for approval
- Bridgeburg site walk on June 22, 2026
- EAC involvement in Climate Change Action Plan
Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee adopted the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting. All other items were informational updates or discussions. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of substantive matters were recorded.
Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management
Council-in-Committee
Council directed staff to apply to the Provincial Development Charge Reduction Program, committing to reduce development charges by 30-50% for three years. Several planning items were approved, including a subdivision extension, official plan and zoning amendments, and a community improvement grant. Council also approved updated enforcement provisions for the swimming pool by-law and adopted a three-year strategic plan for the Fort Erie Museums.
- Approved DCRP application with 30-50% DC reduction for three years (Carried)
- Extended draft plan approval for Fort Erie Hills Subdivision to May 1, 2028 (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 4991 Abino Hills Road (Carried)
- Approved Community Improvement Program grant for 3727 West Main Street ($10,000 façade + $1,000 signage) (Carried)
- Approved amendments to Swimming Pool By-law enforcement provisions (Carried)
- Adopted Fort Erie Museums Three-Year Strategic Plan (Carried)
- Received Asset Management Plan implementation roadmap (Carried)
- Directed staff to develop a comprehensive policy on urbanization of roads (Carried)