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

The Committee of Adjustment approved condition wording revisions for consent files B-25/23 and B-27/23 at 280 and 298 Niven Road, deeming the changes minor. It also approved minor variance A-07/24 at 136 Church Road with a condition, and A-23/24 at 1564 Concession 1 Road. However, it refused minor variance A-22/24 at 350 Concession 3 Road, rejecting the staff recommendation.

• Approved condition wording revisions for B-25/23 and B-27/23 (Niven Road) as minor
• Approved minor variance A-07/24 at 136 Church Road with condition
• Approved minor variance A-23/24 at 1564 Concession 1 Road
• Refused minor variance A-22/24 at 350 Concession 3 Road
• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes by unanimous consent

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

The Municipal Accommodations Tax Committee approved the Updated Draft Criteria and Summary Report (CS-24-031) in principle, with a summary report to be prepared for Council. The committee reviewed the draft criteria and asked clarifying questions, with next steps including circulating an executive summary in early to mid-January for input.

• Approved Updated Draft Criteria and Summary Report CS-24-031 in principle (moved by Norm Arsenault)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024

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)

Council approved a motion to pause issuing new short-term rental licences for cottages, villas, and vacation apartments until staff report back by June 1, 2025, with a detailed analysis on appropriate limits. The motion passed 7-1, with Lord Mayor Zalepa opposed. Council also approved a $100 fee for special event permits starting January 1, 2025, and directed staff to prepare an area-specific development charge background study for the Glendale Secondary Plan Area, also 7-1. A motion to freeze hiring of unfilled positions was deferred to the January budget meeting.

• Paused new STR licences for cottages, villas, vacation apartments until June 1, 2025 report (7-1)
• Approved $100 fee for each special event permit starting Jan 1, 2025
• Directed staff to prepare area-specific development charge study for Glendale (7-1)
• Deferred hiring freeze motion to January budget meeting (5-3)
• Approved 2025 interim budget spending up to 35% of prior year department budgets
• Approved six tax cancellation/refund applications under Section 357
• Approved consolidation of front-ending agreements for Line 1 Road sanitary sewer to Dec 2034
• Approved 2025 Icewine Festival funding request and directed engagement with Tourism NOTL for MAT funding

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

The CAO Recruitment Committee met and approved its agenda. No conflicts of interest were declared. The committee entered a closed session to discuss personal matters related to CAO recruitment and, upon rising, approved a motion directing staff and the consultant to proceed as directed in that closed session. No other business was conducted.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Proceeded into closed session under Section 239(2)(b) regarding CAO recruitment
• Approved direction to staff and consultant as directed in closed session

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

The Short-Term Rental Committee reviewed the by-law section by section and asked clarifying questions. They approved a motion to hold another meeting as soon as possible to continue the review. No substantive decisions were made on the by-law itself.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved November 27, 2023 minutes
• Approved motion to hold another meeting to review by-law

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including a tennis club agreement for Memorial Tennis Courts, encroachment agreements for properties at 134 Victoria Street and 242 Ricardo Street, and a conservation authority MOU. They also referred a request for a letter of municipal significance for the NOTL Drinks Fest to staff and received a presentation on the Randwood OLT decision.

• Approved agreement with NOTL Tennis Club for Memorial Tennis Courts and Pavilion at 370 King Street
• Approved encroachment agreement for 134 Victoria Street (front porch and steps into right of way)
• Approved encroachment agreement for 242 Ricardo Street (heritage building encroachment)
• Endorsed Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority MOU for services (Virgil Reservoirs)
• Received draft Advisory Committees of Council Policy and directed consultation
• Approved proclamation for World Town Planning Day (Nov 8, 2024)
• Approved proclamation for Giving Tuesday (Dec 3, 2024)
• Referred Drinks Fest letter of municipal significance request to staff

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)

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

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

Council voted 6-2 to appoint Andrew Niven to fill the vacant councillor seat for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term, pending confirmation of acceptance and eligibility. An earlier motion to appoint the next-place finisher from the 2022 election was defeated 2-6. The proceedings by-law was also approved.

• Appointed Andrew Niven to Council for remainder of 2022-2026 term (6-2)
• Defeated motion to appoint next-place finisher from 2022 election (2-6)
• Approved deferral of next-place finisher motion until after closed session (6-2)
• Approved entering closed session for personal matters about identifiable individual (6-2)
• Approved proceedings by-law 2024-062 confirming meeting proceedings (6-2)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

Council approved the award of a contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for $1,372,922.00 plus tax to replace Pump 1, and approved debenturing the cost. Council also appointed Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner for four years starting October 1, 2024, and approved the associated agreement and by-law. A delegation from Abacus Data presented survey results on tourism and life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, which Council discussed.

• Approved $1,372,922.00 contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for Pump 1 replacement (unanimous)
• Approved debenture of fire apparatus cost during construction period (unanimous)
• Appointed Principles Integrity (Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood) as Integrity Commissioner for 4 years effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved terms and conditions of professional services agreement for Integrity Commissioner (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to enact by-law for Integrity Commissioner appointment (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Burroughs as Council representative at Transport Canada meeting (unanimous)

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)

Council declared the office of a Member of Council vacant following the resignation of Nick Ruller, and approved the proceedings by-law. A special meeting will be called to discuss options for filling the vacancy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declared vacancy in Council office after Nick Ruller's resignation (approved)
• Approved Proceedings By-law No. 2024-055 (approved)

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)

The Committee of the Whole approved five zoning by-law amendments and one official plan amendment, forwarding them to Council for adoption. These include projects at 223/227 Mary Street, 242 Ricardo Street, 216-224 Hunter Road, 181 Hunter Road, and 855 Line 2 Road. A public meeting was held for a proposed development at 1570 Niagara Stone Road, but no decision was made on it.

• Approved OPA-04-2022 and ZBA-23-2022 for 223 and 227 Mary Street, forwarded to Council
• Approved ZBA-08-2024 for 242 Ricardo Street, forwarded to Council
• Approved ZBA-10-2024 for 216-224 Hunter Road, forwarded to Council
• Approved ZBA-11-2024 for 181 Hunter Road, forwarded to Council
• Approved ZBA-12-2024 for 855 Line 2 Road, forwarded to Council
• Received information report on 1570 Niagara Stone Road (no decision)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

Council Meeting

Niagara-on-the-Lake Council is meeting to consider a series of by-laws, including several rezonings and official plan amendments for hotels and residential developments. The agenda also includes delegations on Niagara Parks and Queenston traffic safety, a police presentation, and multiple motions. Several items are routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• By-law 4316FJ-24: Rezoning north side of York Road, east of Airport Road for three 3-storey hotel suites, one 8-storey hotel, and one 10-storey residential apartment building
• By-law 4316FK-24: Rezoning 228 Queen Street, 209-217 Simcoe Street for an 81-room hotel with restaurant, meeting room, and spa
• By-law 500YI-24: Rezoning 256 East and West Line for commercial and agriculture-related uses, with environmental protection near Lavigne Drain
• By-law 4316FM-24: Rezoning 1320 Niagara Stone Road to create three new residential lots
• By-law 5155B-24: Amendment to the Swimming Pool By-law

Information Package

This is an information package for the Niagara-on-the-Lake council meeting on May 23, 2024, containing only announcements and correspondence for council's awareness, with no decisions or votes scheduled. Items include media releases on the council's strategic plan, new parking machines, and community programs, plus letters to the province on Bill 185 and various municipal correspondence on topics like water testing and wild animal regulations.

• Media release on Council's Strategic Plan
• Media release on new parking machines coming soon
• Letter to the Province re: Bill 185 and PPS
• Correspondence from multiple municipalities re: restricting non-native wild animals
• Correspondence re: phasing out free water testing for private wells

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee is meeting to review and provide comments on the Terms of Reference for a Sun/Shadow Study (CDS-24-087), as part of a broader pre-application process improvement review. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and announcements.

• Request for Comments – Terms of Reference Review (Sun/Shadow Study), CDS-24-087
• Appendix I – Niagara Region Sun Shadow Study Terms of Reference
• Appendix II – Pre-Application Process Improvement Review – CDS-24-063, April 16, 2024
• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2024 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two variance applications: a minor variance at 588 King Street and a fence variance at 682 Warner Road. The agenda also includes approval of the April 18, 2024 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor Variance Application A-06/24 – 588 King Street (CDS-24-081)
• Fence Variance Application FV-01/24 – 682 Warner Road (CDS-24-080)
• Approval of April 18, 2024 minutes

Discretionary Grant Committee

The Discretionary Grant Committee will meet to discuss the approval of the Discretionary Grants Policy and Procedure. The meeting includes a closed session for member training regarding grant policy.

• Approval of Discretionary Grants Policy and Procedure (P-CS-23-04)
• Closed session for member education and training on grant policy

Irrigation Committee

The Irrigation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including adoption of the agenda, previous minutes, and conflict of interest declarations. The main substantive items are a presentation on a metering research study by the Vineland Research Centre, and updates on pump status, the NPCA MOU, CIB, and a debrief from the All Growers Meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Amy Bowen and Evan Pilkington of Vineland Research Centre on Metering Research Study
• Pump Status Update
• NPCA MOU Update
• CIB Update
• All Growers Meeting Debrief

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, and discuss routine business items including new membership, the Paws on the Trail event, and a trail update. The agenda contains no major decisions or public hearings; it is largely procedural.

• Review of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of new committee membership
• Update on Paws on the Trail event
• General trail update

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting focuses on matters related to Niagara-on-the-Lake Energy Inc. Council will review the 2023 Annual General Meeting minutes and financial statements. The agenda also includes the appointment of directors and auditors.

• Review of 2023 Annual General Meeting Minutes
• Appointment of Directors
• Review of 2023 Financial Statements
• Appointment of Auditors
• Proceedings By-law No. 2024-036

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole - General is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a request to extend deadlines for listed heritage properties, a cost forecast for municipal bridge repairs, speed limit and parking changes on Line 3 Road, updates to the pool bylaw, and a library board vacancy. A closed session is scheduled for litigation related to King Street and Cottage Street.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) re: litigation on northwest side of King Street, south of Cottage Street
• Architectural Conservancy Ontario request for deadline extension for listed properties (CDS-24-078)
• 2023 Municipal Bridge Appraisal and Structure Asset Management Cost Forecast (OPS-24-021)
• Line 3 Road Reconstruction – speed limit reduction and parking prohibitions (OPS-24-023)
• Pool Bylaw 5155-19 updates (FES-24-007)

CAO Recruitment Committee

The Niagara-on-the-Lake CAO Recruitment Committee met on May 13, 2024. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The only substantive discussion was held in private regarding the retention of an executive recruitment firm for the Chief Administrative Officer position.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) regarding the retention of an executive recruitment firm.

Information Package

This is an information package for Niagara-on-the-Lake council, containing media releases and correspondence from other municipalities. It includes announcements about a financial reporting award, an idling reduction by-law, and an Ontario Land Tribunal decision on a King Street apartment application, plus letters on various provincial funding and policy issues.

• Media release: 11th consecutive Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
• Media release: strengthened idling reduction by-law
• Town statement on Ontario Land Tribunal decision for King Street apartment application
• Notice of decision for Opulence development (26T-18-23-01, OPA-05-2023, ZBA-14-2023)
• Correspondence from Welland, Hastings, Pelham, Alnwick, Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan, Manitouwadge, North Glengarry on funding and policy resolutions

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is holding public meetings for zoning by-law amendments at 489 Regent Street, 187 Queen Street, and south of 419 Line 1 Road. It will also consider recommendation reports on several planning applications, including an official plan and zoning amendment on York Road, and zoning changes at 95 Johnson Street, 256 East and West Line, 1320 Niagara Stone Road, and properties on Queen and Simcoe Streets. Delegations are scheduled for some of these items. The meeting will close with a closed session regarding a proposed land purchase.

• Public meeting: ZBA-06-2024, 489 Regent Street
• Public meeting: ZBA-05-2024, 187 Queen Street
• Public meeting: OPA-02-2024, ZBA-04-2024, 26CD-18-24-02, south of 419 Line 1 Road
• Recommendation: OPA-09-2023 & ZBA-20-2023, north side of York Road, east of Airport Road
• Closed session: proposed acquisition of land

Information Package

This is an information package for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, containing announcements and correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are being made; items are for council's information only. Notable items include a media release on digital building permits, a notice of decision for the Opulence development, and a memorandum on pickleball acoustic panels.

• Media release: Modernizing Building Permits – digital transformation
• Notice of Decision for 26T-18-23-01, OPA-05-2023, ZBA-14-2023 (Opulence)
• Memorandum re: Pickleball Acoustic Panels
• Niagara Region Waste Management Strategic Plan correspondence
• MPAC 2023 Pursuing Excellence and Performance Reports

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review several heritage-related items, including a heritage impact assessment for 187 Queen Street, heritage permit applications for signage and a shed addition, and updates to the Municipal Heritage Grant Program. The committee will also discuss priority heritage designations for properties on Lakeshore Road, Wesley Avenue, and Niagara River Parkway. The meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Review of Heritage Impact Assessment for 187 Queen Street (File No. ZBA-05-2024)
• Heritage permit application for signage and shed addition at 95 Johnson Street
• Heritage permit application for signage at 57 Queen Street
• Updates to the Municipal Heritage Grant Program
• Heritage designation reports for 1413 Lakeshore Road and draft by-laws for 14 Wesley Avenue and 15618 Niagara River Parkway

Council Meeting

Niagara-on-the-Lake Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including setting the 2024 final tax rates, adopting the 2024 operating budget, and establishing fees and charges. The agenda also includes appeal hearings for a short-term rental denial and two tree removal denials, as well as multiple motions and delegations on various topics.

• By-law 2024-032: 2024 Final Tax Rates
• By-law 2024-033: 2024 Operating Budget
• By-law 2024-034: 2024 Fees Charges By-law
• Short-term rental appeal hearing for 972 Line 3 Road
• Tree appeal hearings for 68 Princess Street and 286 Nassau Street

Information Package

This is an information package for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving a media release about a nurse practitioner hired for the NOTL health care clinic, a compliance report from Emergency Management Ontario, and correspondence from other municipalities on various topics. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Media release: Nurse practitioner hired for NOTL Health Care Clinic
• Emergency Management Ontario: Town's EMCPA compliance results for 2023
• Correspondence from 30+ municipalities on topics like wild animal restrictions, ODSP rates, heritage properties, and water testing
• Proclamation: Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day (NOTL 2024)
• Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake: Icewine Festival correspondence

Urban Design Committee

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Urban Design Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then review the 2023 Year in Review and the Annual Planning and Building Monitoring Report for 2023. These are informational items for discussion, not decisions on specific projects.

• Adoption of January 31, 2024 minutes
• Annual Planning and Building Monitoring Report - 2023 (CDS-24-043)
• Urban Design Committee - 2023 Year in Review (CDS-24-037)

Open House

This is an open house public session for applications OPA-02-2024, ZBA-04-2024, and 26CD-18-24-02 regarding lands south of 419 Line 1 Road. The meeting is held by video conference and provides an opportunity for public input on the proposed development.

• Open house for OPA-02-2024, ZBA-04-2024, and 26CD-18-24-02
• Lands south of 419 Line 1 Road

Open House

This is an open house for a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBA-06-2024) for 489 Regent Street. The public can attend to learn about the proposal before a future public meeting.

• ZBA-06-2024 - 489 Regent Street - Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting

Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee is meeting to review and discuss criteria for evaluating MAT-funded initiatives, based on attached evaluation forms and suggestions. The agenda also includes a closed session for member training on visioning for the tax, plus routine items like adopting minutes from September 2023.

• Review of MAT project evaluation form and suggestions for evaluating initiatives
• Closed session under Section 239(3.1) for training on visioning for the Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Adoption of minutes from September 20, 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider one minor variance application (A-05/24) for 128 Line 4 Road, and will also receive a notice of appeal regarding a previous minor variance at 332 Johnson Street. The agenda includes approval of the March 21, 2024 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor Variance Application A-05/24 – 128 Line 4 Road (CDS-24-061)
• Notice of Appeal – 332 Johnson Street, Minor Variance A-03/24
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes

Committee of the Whole - General

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting with a closed session for a proposed land purchase. The open agenda includes delegations on watermain extension and speed limit petitions for East and West Line, plus several information items on infrastructure and community matters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for proposed or pending land acquisition
• Delegations on watermain extension petition (OPS-24-016) and reduced speed limit petition (OPS-24-018) for East and West Line
• 2023 State of the Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan for Roads (OPS-24-004)
• Outdoor Pickleball Courts reopening at Virgil Sportspark (OPS-24-015)
• Dorchester Street at Gage Street culvert replacement tender award (OPS-24-019)

Open House

This is an open house and public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBA-05-2024) at 187 Queen Street. The meeting is informational, allowing residents to learn about the proposal and provide input. No decisions are being made at this session.

• ZBA-05-2024 – 187 Queen Street – Notice of Complete Application Open House and Public Meeting

Information Package

This is an information package for the April 11, 2024 meeting, containing public announcements and correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are being made; items are for council's information only. The package includes notices for public meetings on zoning and planning applications at 187 Queen Street, 419 Line 1 Road, and 489 Regent Street, plus various correspondence on topics like waste management, heritage, and provincial legislation.

• Notice of Complete Application Open House and Public Meeting - 187 Queen Street - ZBA-05-2024
• Notice of Complete Application Open House and Public Meeting - 419 Line 1 Road - OPA-02-2024 ZBA-04-2024 and 26CD-18-24-02
• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting - ZBA-06-2024 - 489 Regent Street
• Niagara Region email re: Development Applications Monitoring Report - 2023 Year End
• Town of Cobourg Council Resolution email re: Amend the Blue Box Regulations

Irrigation Committee

The Irrigation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business items including pump status, Canada Infrastructure Bank funding, an NPCA memorandum of understanding, and an upcoming all-growers meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Pump status update
• Canada Infrastructure Bank funding discussion
• NPCA MOU discussion
• All Growers Meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Community Centre

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is holding public meetings for four zoning by-law amendment applications (976 York Road, 95 Johnson Street, 1320 Niagara Stone Road, and Konik Estates Phase 2) and will receive a recommendation report on the Opulence Subdivision (OPA-05-2023, ZBA-14-2023, 26T-18-23-01). Delegations are scheduled, including a quarterly regional update from Regional Councillor Andrea Kaiser and Director Frank Tassone. The committee will also receive information reports on the public meetings.

• Public meeting for ZBA-12-2023 at 976 York Road
• Public meeting for ZBA-25-2023 at 95 Johnson Street
• Public meeting for ZBA-01-2024 at 1320 Niagara Stone Road
• Public meeting for Konik Estates Phase 2 (ZBA-02-2024, 26T-18-24-02, 26CD-18-24-01)
• Recommendation report on Opulence Subdivision (OPA-05-2023, ZBA-14-2023, 26T-18-23-01)

Information Package

This is an information package for Niagara-on-the-Lake, not a decision-making meeting. It includes notices about a public meeting for Konik Estates Phase 2, a decision on the Character Study, and media releases about the approved 2024 operating budget, a new nurse practitioner, and a new economic development officer. It also compiles correspondence from Niagara Region and other municipalities on various topics.

• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting for Konik Estates Phase 2 (ZBA-02-2024, 26T-18-23, 26CD-18-23-01)
• Notice of Decision for Character Study (OPA-01-2024)
• Media release: Town Council Approves 2024 Operating Budget
• Media release: Niagara-on-the-Lake Hires Economic Development Officer
• Niagara Region email re: 2024 Property Tax Policy, Ratios and Rates

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review a demolition permit for 134 Victoria Street, consider heritage designation reports and draft by-laws for several properties, and discuss a heritage permit application to wrap hydro boxes. The agenda also includes correspondence from property owners, including objections to designations at 36 Princess Street and 1 Paxton Lane.

• Demolition permit for 134 Victoria Street (CDS-24-055) with structural engineer reports
• Heritage permit application to wrap hydro boxes (CDS-24-051)
• Heritage designation reports for 14 Wesley Avenue (Lansdowne Villa) and 15618 Niagara River Parkway (Grand Victorian)
• Draft designation by-laws for 287 Warner Road (Warner House) and 463 King Street (Best House)
• Objections to designation from owners of 36 Princess Street and 1 Paxton Lane (Locust Hall)

Open House

This is an open house for a zoning bylaw amendment application (ZBA-12-2023) for the property at 976 York Road. The public can attend to learn about the application and provide input before a future public meeting.

• Open house for 976 York Road zoning bylaw amendment (ZBA-12-2023)
• Notice of complete application and public meeting

Council Meeting

Niagara-on-the-Lake Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a town-initiated Official Plan Amendment for a character study of the Rand Estate and John Street East, plus 13 by-laws covering heavy vehicle traffic, administrative penalties, site plan control, heritage designations, and idling reduction. The meeting also includes delegations from Crime Stoppers of Niagara and FACS Niagara, and motions from Councillor O'Connor on a Forest Management Plan and a Transportation Strategy Appointment.

• Character Study for Rand Estate and John Street East – Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment (OPA-1-2024), CDS-24-045
• By-law 5157B-24 - Heavy Motor Vehicle Prohibition - By-law Amendment
• By-law 4744D-24 - Administrative Penalties Amendments (adds Schedule E for heavy motor vehicle traffic)
• By-law 2024-025 - Idling Reduction By-law
• By-law 2024-023 and 2024-024 - Heritage designations for 12 Princess Street (St. Saviour's Church) and 130 Front Street (Kirby House)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the 2024 proposed operating budget and water/wastewater rates. Council will also hear a budget update from the Chamber of Commerce and consider a motion regarding Tourism NOTL. The meeting includes adoption of budget committee minutes and several by-laws.

• 2024 Proposed Operating Budget (CS-24-001) with appendices on salaries, studies, and debt
• 2024 Water and Wastewater Rates (CS-24-002)
• By-law 2024-017 to amend water and wastewater rates
• Minerva Ward, Chamber of Commerce, 2024 Budget Request Update
• Councillor O'Connor motion on Tourism NOTL (deferred from Feb 29)

Open House

This is an open house for a zoning by-law amendment application at 95 Johnson Street (file ZBA-25-2023). The public can attend to learn about the proposal before a future public meeting. No decisions are being made at this session.

• Open house for 95 Johnson Street zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-25-2023)
• Public session held via video conference on March 25, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee is meeting to advance the hiring process for a new Chief Administrative Officer. The committee will consider endorsing the terms of reference, executing confidentiality agreements, approving an initial draft job description, and discussing the engagement process for an executive search firm. All items are at the discussion or approval stage.

• Endorsement of Terms of Reference
• Execution of Confidentiality Agreements
• Approval of Initial Draft Job Description for Chief Administrative Officer
• Engagement process for Executive Search Firm (Invitational Request for Proposals)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several property applications including minor variances and a consent application. The meeting includes discussions regarding properties on Johnson Street, Firelane 2 Road, and Niven Road.

• Minor Variance Application A-03/24 for 332 Johnson Street
• Minor Variance Application A-04/24 for 69 Firelane 2 Road
• Consent Application B-27/23 for 298 Niven Road

Information Package

This is an information package for the March 21, 2024 meeting. It includes a notice of complete application, open house, and public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 976 York Road, plus media releases and correspondence from other municipalities on various topics. No decisions are being made; items are for information only.

• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting for 976 York Road ZBA-12-2023
• Media release: Niagara-on-the-Lake digital information boards enhanced with touchscreen technology
• Media release: Niagara-on-the-Lake prepares for solar eclipse
• Correspondence from multiple Ontario municipalities on topics like AODA funding, operational budgets, and provincial-municipal fiscal framework
• Queenston Gardens email re: Queenston Quarry notice for March 18, 2024

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including a presentation from the Niagara Bee Group on the next phase of pollinator gardens, updates on new members, land care (bat houses), signage and trail updates, and a stone material offer. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation: Niagara Bee Group - Pollinator Gardens - Next Phase
• Update: New Members
• Update: Land Care - Bat Houses
• Update: Signage and Trail Updates
• Discussion: Stone Material Offer

Open House

This is a public open house for a development application at 353 Townline Road (file 26T-18-24-01). The town is presenting the application and gathering public input. No decisions are being made at this open house.

• Open house for 353 Townline Road development application (26T-18-24-01)
• Notice of complete application presented

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole - General is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including renewing horse-drawn carriage agreements, regulating heavy vehicles and idling in the historic Old Town, and receiving a tourism strategy presentation. The agenda also includes a closed session on property matters and a delegation from Crime Stoppers.

• 2024 Caleche Renewal Agreements (CAO-24-013) with delegations from two carriage companies
• Proposed by-laws to prohibit heavy motor vehicles in Historic Old Town and amend administrative penalties
• Proposed idling reduction by-law and amendments to noise and non-parking by-laws
• Tourism strategy presentation by CBRE
• Closed session on 144 & 176 John Street East, 200 John Street & 588 Charlotte Street

Open House

This is an open house for a proposed residential development called Konik Estates Phase 2, located north of Line 2 and east of Concession 6 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The meeting is a public session to discuss the application, which involves zoning, draft plan of subdivision, and draft plan of condominium. No decisions are being made; it is an information and comment session.

• Open house for Konik Estates Phase 2 (ZBA-02-2024, 26T-18-24-02, 26CD-18-24-01)
• Location: north of Line 2, east of Concession 6
• Application includes zoning by-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision, and draft plan of condominium

Information Package

This is an information package for the Niagara-on-the-Lake council meeting on March 14, 2024. It includes public announcements about development applications, open houses, and public meetings, as well as notices of decisions on several planning applications. The package also contains correspondence from other municipalities on various topics, and miscellaneous items such as media releases and letters.

• Notice of Complete Application, Open House, Public Meeting - 95 Johnson Street
• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting - Konik Estates Phase 2
• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting - 1320 Niagara Stone Road
• Notice of Decision - OPA-02-2022, ZBA-07-2022, 26T-18-22-01 - Modero Estates Subdivision
• Media Release - Niagara-on-the-Lake Extends Temporary Patio Program to 2025

Open House

This is an open house public session for a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBA-01-2024) at 1320 Niagara Stone Road. The meeting is held virtually via video conference, and the agenda includes a notice of complete application, open house, and public meeting. No decisions are being made; it is an information and comment session.

• ZBA-01-2024 for 1320 Niagara Stone Road
• Notice of Complete Application, Open House and Public Meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review its accomplishments, discuss priority heritage designation work, and consider draft designation by-laws for several properties. The committee will also discuss next steps for heritage designation work in 2025.

• Review of committee accomplishments (CDS-24-038)
• Heritage designation reports for 287 Warner Road (Warner House) and 463 King Street (Best House)
• Draft designation by-laws for 23 Vincent Avenue and 46 Johnson Street
• Discussion of next steps for heritage designation work in 2025

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning items, including a subdivision agreement for 455 William Street, an update to the site plan by-law, and an annual planning and building monitoring report. The agenda also includes delegations on pedestrian safety in St. Davids and support for the 455 William Street subdivision, as well as petitions and information items.

• 455 William Street Subdivision Agreement - Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-03-2024) - Removal of Holding Symbol (CDS-24-027)
• Site Plan By-law Update (CDS-24-030)
• Annual Planning and Building Monitoring Report - 2023 (CDS-24-043)
• Petition: St. David's Roundabout
• Delegation: Mike Pearsall on Pedestrian Safety in St. Davids

Tourism Strategy Committee

The Tourism Strategy Committee is meeting to approve the final Tourism Strategy Masterplan and Action Plan, and to review the formatted executive summary. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering minutes, announcements, and correspondence.

• Approval of Final Tourism Strategy (Phase 5 Strategy Masterplan and Action Plan)
• Review of Formatted Executive Summary
• Adoption of previous minutes from January 29, 2024

Budget Review Committee

The Budget Review Committee is meeting to review the 2024 draft operating budget, including contract conversions, budget reduction strategies, salaries, proposed studies, and proposed debt. They will also discuss a letter of support for CIB funding related to irrigation, referencing a commitment from the Town of Lincoln. The meeting is a working session to refine budget details before final approval.

• 2024 Draft Operating Budget Running Total
• Contract Conversions – BC2024-30 (updated)
• Budget Reduction Strategies
• 2024 Proposed Debt
• CIB Funding - Letter of Support (Town of Lincoln irrigation commitment)

Information Package

This is an information package for the February 29, 2024 meeting, containing correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are being made; items are for council's information only. Topics include tree canopy, volunteer firefighter tax credits, long-term care, library funding, and a petition about the St. David's roundabout.

• Petition regarding St. David's Roundabout
• Niagara Region email re: Tree and Forest Canopy Project
• County of Frontenac email re: Bill C-310 volunteer firefighter tax credits
• Town of Lincoln resolution re: increased funding for libraries and museums
• Niagara Region Transit email re: NRT OnDemand 2023 statistics

Council Meeting

Niagara-on-the-Lake Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including zoning changes for properties on York Road, Line 2 Road, and Concession 7 Road, as well as a temporary patio program. Council will also hear a delegation on mental health and addiction, and consider applications for tax cancellations or refunds under Section 357 of the Municipal Act. Several motions from councillors on topics like flood risk criteria, tree protection, and a heritage trail appointment are on the agenda.

• By-law 4316CC(1)-24: ZBA for 524 York Road
• By-law 4316EG(2)-24: Temporary Use (Patios)
• By-law 4316FH-24: ZBA for 431 Line 2 Road
• By-laws 4316FI-24 and 500YH-24: ZBA for Concession 7 Road (Modero)
• Delegation: Steven Soos on Mental Health and Addiction

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving correspondence from other Ontario municipalities on topics such as water and wastewater affordability, social assistance rates, fire apparatus life, and volunteer firefighter tax credits. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Correspondence from County of Renfrew on water and wastewater affordability for rural municipalities
• Resolution from County of Prince Edward on Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Support resolutions from several municipalities for expanding the life of fire apparatus
• Letters of support for conservation officer reclassification from Townships of Coleman and Lanark Highlands
• Autism Ontario notice about World Autism Day on April 2, 2024

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, and receive updates on land trust, new membership, fundraising, and signage. No decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with routine status reports.

• Review of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Land Trust Update
• New Membership Update
• Fundraising Update
• Sign Update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several minor variance and consent applications. These applications involve property changes at 540 Simcoe Street, 724 Green Street, and 474 Simcoe Street.

• Minor Variance Application A-39/23 at 540 Simcoe Street
• Minor Variance Applications A-01/24 & A-02/24 at 724 Green Street
• Consent Application B-01/24 at 724 Green Street
• Consent Application B-35/23 at 474 Simcoe Street

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole - General is meeting to discuss several items, including tree removal appeals for two properties, a proposed subdivision, and the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda also includes a closed session for personal matters and negotiations related to NOTL Energy.

• Tree appeal hearings for 680 Penner Street and 342 Victoria Street
• CAO recruitment recommendation report (CAO-24-008)
• Modero Estates Subdivision – OPA-02-2022, ZBA-07-2022 & 26T-18-22-01 on Concession 7 Road (West Side) north of York Road
• 2024 Solar Eclipse information package (FES-24-003)
• Temporary Use By-law extension for Temporary Patio Program (CDS-24-017)

Information Package

This is an information package for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, containing media releases and notices of decision. It includes the Town Council's approval of the 2024 capital budget, installation of interpretive signage along the Heritage Trail, and zoning by-law amendment decisions for four properties. The package also includes correspondence from other municipalities on topics like rail transit, cemetery management, firefighting strategy, mental health, and social/economic prosperity.

• 2024 Capital Budget approved by Town Council
• Heritage Trail interpretive signage installed
• ZBA-22-2023 decision for 135 Queen Street
• ZBA-23-2023 decision for 145 Hunter Road
• ZBA-19-2023 decision for 474 Simcoe Street

Irrigation Committee

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Irrigation Committee meets by video conference to discuss routine business including an NPCA memorandum of understanding, Canada Infrastructure Bank funding, capital buy-in billing, meters, pump status, and an all-growers meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• NPCA MOU discussion
• Canada Infrastructure Bank funding with Project Charter attachment
• Capital buy-in billing chart for 2024 season
• Meters update
• Pump status update

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage designations for several properties, including draft by-laws for 1 Paxton Lane, 1294 McNab Road, and 14795 Niagara River Parkway, and reports for 23 Vincent Avenue (Peake Inn) and 46 Johnson Street (Barker Hall). They will also hear a presentation on the Property Standards By-law, review a letter regarding St. Mark's designation, and provide comments on a seasonal kiosk at the Ambassador. The meeting includes routine items like adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Draft heritage designation by-laws for 1 Paxton Lane, 1294 McNab Road, and 14795 Niagara River Parkway
• Heritage designation reports for 23 Vincent Avenue (Peake Inn) and 46 Johnson Street (Barker Hall)
• Request for comments on Ambassador Seasonal Kiosk (CDS-24-018)
• Presentation on Property Standards By-law overview
• St. Mark's designation letter

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning matters, including a public meeting for a Character Study Official Plan Amendment for the Rand Estate and John Street East area, and consent agenda items for zoning and official plan amendments at 431 Line 2 Road and 524 York Road. The agenda also includes an information report on the Character Study.

• Public meeting for Character Study Official Plan Amendment (OPA-1-2024) covering Rand Estate and John Street East
• Zoning by-law amendment at 431 Line 2 Road (ZBA-24-2023)
• Official plan and zoning amendments at 524 York Road (OPA-03-2021, ZBA-07-2021)
• Information report on Character Study OPA-1-2024

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on adopting the 2024 capital budget, with a presentation and a by-law for its adoption. Council will also hold closed sessions for legal advice on the Tawny Ridge planning applications and for labour negotiations. Several budget review committee minutes are on the agenda for approval.

• 2024 Capital Budget presentation and report CS-23-034
• By-law 2024-009 to adopt the 2024 Capital Budget
• By-law 2024-010 for a Community Preparedness Grant
• Closed session: Tawny Ridge Planning Applications (solicitor-client privilege)
• Closed session: Employee Bargaining Group Agreement (labour relations)

Information Package

This is an information package for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, containing correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are being made; the items are for council's information only.

• Niagara Region email on overhaul of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990
• Niagara Region notice of decision to approve ROPA 2 - Regional Road Allowance Width Update
• City of Niagara Falls public notice under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act
• Town of Orangeville emails on police services board resolution on intimate partner violence and social/economic prosperity review
• Enbridge letter on OEB decision on Phase 1 of the 2024 rebasing application

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee is meeting to review two development applications: one at 253 Taylor Road and another on the north side of York Road east of Airport Road. The committee will provide design feedback on these proposals, which involve official plan amendments and zoning by-law amendments.

• Urban design review of 253 Taylor Road (OPA-07-2023, ZBA-16-2023)
• Urban design review of north side of York Road, east of Airport Road (OPA-09-2023, ZBA-20-2023)
• Adoption of previous minutes from November 22, 2023

Council Meeting

Niagara-on-the-Lake Council is meeting to hear two short-term rental appeal hearings, receive the final audit report from KPMG, and consider a consent agenda with several by-laws, including zoning amendments and the closure of a portion of Tanbark Road. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations regarding an employee bargaining group agreement.

• Short-term rental appeal hearings for 282 East-West Line and 729 Line 1 Road
• By-law 2024-004: 2024 Interim Levy of Realty Taxes
• By-law 2024-005: Closing a portion of Tanbark Road
• Zoning by-laws for 135 Queen Street, 474 Simcoe Street, 1696 Niagara Stone Road, 145 Hunter Road, and Tawny Ridge phases
• Chautauqua Area 30 kph speed limit pilot

Open House

This is an open house, not a decision-making meeting, held by Niagara-on-the-Lake to present and discuss a character study for the Rand Estate and John Street East area, tied to Official Plan Amendment OPA-01-2024. The public can attend virtually and view the attached study document. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Character Study for Rand Estate and John Street East (OPA-01-2024)
• Virtual open house via video conference

Tourism Strategy Committee

The Tourism Strategy Committee is meeting to review the draft final Tourism Strategy Report and Draft Implementation Plan, and to receive a progress update on the Economic Impact Assessment. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard items like call to order, adoption of agenda, and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of Draft Final Tourism Strategy Report
• Review of Draft Implementation Plan
• Progress update on Economic Impact Assessment
• Approval of December 18, 2023 minutes

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving public announcements and correspondence from other Ontario municipalities on topics such as amalgamation, the Rand Estate, fire apparatus lifespan, volunteer firefighter tax credits, road safety, and cemetery management. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Statement from Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa regarding amalgamation
• Town statement on Rand Estate update
• Correspondence supporting Bill C-130 tax credit for volunteer firefighters
• Emails from multiple townships requesting provincial cemetery management support
• Media release on snow and sidewalk plow naming contest

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily focused on a proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA-04-2023) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-13-2023) for the northwest side of King Street, south of Cottage Street. The council will hear delegations from residents and planning representatives, then consider the consent agenda item for this development. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation matters related to the same King Street property, and a by-law to confirm previous council proceedings.

• Public delegations on OPA-04-2023 and ZBA-13-2023 for NW side of King Street, south of Cottage Street
• Consent agenda item CDS-24-010: NW Side of King Street, South of Cottage Street - OPA-04-2023, ZBA-13-2023
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) re: litigation on King Street property
• By-Law 2024-003 to confirm proceedings of January 16, 2024 council meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three minor variance applications at 146 East and West Line, 265 Ricardo Street, and 318 Victoria Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Minor Variance Application A-36/23 – 146 East and West Line (CDS-24-013)
• Minor Variance Application A-37/23 – 265 Ricardo Street (CDS-24-008)
• Minor Variance Application A-38/23 – 318 Victoria Street (CDS-24-009)
• Approval of December 21, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Heritage Trail Committee

The Heritage Trail Committee is holding a routine meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed. The agenda covers standard items: adopting the agenda, reviewing previous minutes, and discussing new membership, a finance update, and fundraising events. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024.

• Review of post-meeting minutes from December 20, 2023
• Discussion of new committee membership
• Finance update
• Fundraising event planning

Committee of the Whole - General

The Committee of the Whole - General is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and policy items. Key items include the Tawny Ridge Estates subdivision (phases 1 and 2) on Tanbark and Warner Roads, a zoning by-law amendment for the Pillitteri Estate Winery at 1696 Niagara Stone Road, and a review of the Temporary Patio Program. The agenda also includes delegations on an Indigenous mobile mental health crisis unit and traffic calming near Ryerson Park, plus a progress report on the accessibility plan.

• Tawny Ridge Estates - Phase 1 and 2 (OPAs, ZBAs, Subdivisions) - Tanbark Road and Warner Road
• 1696 Niagara Stone Road (Pillitteri Estate Winery) Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-17-2022
• Councillor O'Connor - Motion re: Temporary Patio Program
• Temporary Patio Program Review – Additional Information, CDS-24-007
• Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2022-2026 - Progress Report

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, specifically regarding the northwest side of King Street, south of Cottage Street. The only public action is adoption of By-Law 2024-002 to confirm the council proceedings of January 16, 2024. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) re: litigation on northwest side of King Street, south of Cottage Street
• By-Law 2024-002 to confirm council proceedings of January 16, 2024

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to receive solicitor-client privileged advice regarding 144 & 176 John Street East, 200 John Street, and 588 Charlotte Street. The only open item is a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privilege regarding 144 & 176 John Street East, 200 John Street & 588 Charlotte Street
• By-Law 2024-001 to confirm council proceedings of January 12, 2024

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving correspondence from Niagara Region about approved 2024 water/wastewater and waste management budgets, plus letters from other municipalities on provincial matters. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Niagara Region 2024 water and wastewater operating budget and rate-setting by-laws
• Niagara Region 2024 waste management services operating budget and requisition
• Township of Alnwick Haldimand letter on Bill 3 Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
• Township of Alnwick Haldimand letter on amending Income Tax Volunteer Fire Fighter Tax Credit
• Township of Wainfleet request for cemetery transfer-abandonment administration support

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review a heritage permit application for the Cenotaph and Clock restoration, and to consider priority heritage designation reports and draft by-laws for several properties. The agenda also includes a property standards by-law overview and a review of heritage application timelines. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion and recommendation.

• Heritage Permit Application HER-19-2023 for Cenotaph and Clock restoration (CDS-24-003)
• Heritage designation reports for 1 Paxton Lane (Locust Hall), 1294 McNab Road (Anglican Christ Church), 14795 Niagara River Parkway (Glencairn Hall)
• Draft designation by-laws for 130 Front Street and 12 Princess Street
• Property Standards By-law Overview presentation
• Heritage Applications and Timelines Review presentation

Committee of the Whole - Planning

The Committee of the Whole - Planning is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning matters, including a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 431 Line 2 Road, a delegation regarding 474 Simcoe Street, and consent agenda items covering zoning amendments and a subdivision extension. The agenda includes both public hearings and recommendation reports.

• Public meeting for ZBA-24-2023 at 431 Line 2 Road
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-19-2023 at 474 Simcoe Street
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-22-2023 at 135 Queen Street
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-23-2023 at 145 Hunter Road
• Extension of draft plan approval for Niagara-on-the-Green (North) Subdivision (26T-95005)

Information Package

This is an information package for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, not a decision-making meeting. It includes notices of decisions on zoning by-law amendments for properties at 434 Hunter Road, 451 Line 1 Road, and 1436 & 1442 York Road, plus a revised public meeting notice for 431 Line 2 Road and a hearing notice for Butler's Garden Development Inc. The package also contains correspondence from Niagara Region, other municipalities, and other bodies on topics like waste management, blue box transition, and various advocacy requests.

• Notice of Decision ZBA-06-2023 for 434 Hunter Road
• Notice of Decision ZBA-21-2023 for 451 Line 1 Road
• Notice of Decision ZBA-17-2023 for 1436 & 1442 York Road
• Notice of Public Meeting (Revised Start Time) ZBA-24-2023 for 431 Line 2 Road
• Notice of Hearing OLT-23-001106 for Butler's Garden Development Inc.