June Council Meeting: Decisions and Updates

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake held its regularly scheduled Council meeting on the evening of June 23, 2026, covering presentations, by-laws and various items of Town business. The Town also held a Special Council meeting in the morning on June 26, 2026.

Below is a summary of Council's discussions and decisions. To view the meeting agenda, including links to reports, presentations, and a video recording, please visit www.notl.com/council-government/meetings-agendas-minutes.  

Public Meetings

The following public meetings were held during the June 2, 2026, Committee of the Whole – Planning Meeting:

Delegations

The following topic was delegated on during the June 3, 2026, Special Council Meeting:

  • 176 Wellington Street – Procurement Process

The following topic was delegated on during the June 16, 2026, Committee of the Whole – General Meeting:

  • Tawny Ridge Phase 3 (Block 27) Draft Plan of Subdivision (26T-18-25-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-19-2025)

Presentations

The following presentations were made during the June 16, 2026, Committee of the Whole – General Meeting:

  • St. Davids Public School Heritage Fair Presentations
  • Niagara Region Niagara Transportation Plan 2051 Update
  • PSD Citywide Inc. - Asset Management Advisor - Proposed Levels of Service: Overview and Options

The following presentation was made during the June 23, 2026, Council Meeting:

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Annual Update

Acknowledgements

  • NOTL Wolves U13 and U15 Hockey Teams - Winners of District Championships and represented Niagara-on-the-Lake at the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
  • Accessibility Matters Here Award Winners - Cows and Cornerstone Community Church

Decision Highlights

Tawny Ridge Phase 3 (Block 27) Draft Plan of Subdivision (26T-18-25-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-19-2025) (PBDS-26-033 and PBDS-26-069)

  • Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Tawny Ridge Phase 3 in St. Davids, enabling the development of 18 on-street townhouse dwellings on Block 27 and supporting additional housing within the community.

176 Wellington Street (Former Hospital Site) – Procurement Process (CAO-26-018)

  • Council approved a procurement framework for the future redevelopment of the former hospital site at 176 Wellington Street, including a two-stage RFQ/RFP process to identify qualified partners and advance a community-focused vision for the property.

Asset Management Plan Update – Proposed Levels of Service Selection and Funding Strategies (CS-26-029)

  • Council approved proposed Levels of Service and long-term funding strategies for the Town's Asset Management Plan, establishing a sustainable approach to investing in roads, stormwater, water, wastewater, and other municipal infrastructure while addressing the Town's infrastructure funding gap and supporting long-term service delivery.

2025 Building Permit Fees Annual Financial Report (CS-26-028)

  • Council approved the 2025 Building Permit Fees Annual Financial Report, which outlines building permit revenues, service delivery costs, and recent fee adjustments aimed at improving cost recovery and supporting the long-term financial sustainability of the Building Services program.

Application to the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) (CS-26-030)

  • Council approved the submission of an application to the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program, which provides funding for infrastructure projects that support new housing and encourages municipalities to consider temporary development charge reductions. After Council approved the report, Staff reviewed the program requirements and determined that none of the Town's current projects are eligible for funding at this time (Staff Report CS-26-032). Staff will continue to monitor future funding opportunities as Town projects progress and Program requirements change.

Mississagua Street Reconstruction Capital Project Budget Amendment (PWIS-26-003)

  • Council approved a capital budget amendment of up to $1.25 million to replace approximately 390 metres of sanitary sewer on Mississagua Street as part of the upcoming road reconstruction project, improving long-term infrastructure reliability while reducing future disruptions and costs.

Information Reports: 

Council received items for information, including:

  • Freedom of Information Requests - Statistics and Bill 97 Amendments (CS-26-025)
  • 2026 Q1 Operating and Capital Budget Variances (CS-26-026)
  • Short Term Rental Engagement Summary (OPST-26-005)
  • Climate-Responsive Engineering Standards Update Policy (PWIS-26-005)
  • Proposed Planning Act Changes (Bill 119) (PBDS-26-055)
  • Development Charge Reduction Program Follow-Up (CS-26-032)

Motions:

Supporting Outdoor and Experiential Education as an Essential Part of Public Education in Niagara – Moved by Councillor Vizzari

  • Council approved a motion requesting the Province of Ontario recognize outdoor and experiential education as an essential component of public education, strengthen funding for these programs, and support continued collaboration among municipalities, school boards, and community partners to expand equitable access to nature-based learning opportunities.

Request to the Province of Ontario to Extend the Deadline for Notices of Intention to Designate Listed Heritage Properties – Moved by Deputy Lord Mayor/Councillor Wiens

  • Council approved a motion requesting the Province of Ontario extend the January 1, 2027, deadline for issuing Notices of Intention to Designate listed heritage properties to January 1, 2030, or another reasonable timeframe, to provide municipalities with adequate time to evaluate and protect significant heritage resources.

Tree Canopy Replacement - Glendale Skyway Project – Moved by Deputy Lord Mayor/Councillor Wiens

  • Council approved a motion requesting the Ontario Ministry of Transportation replace trees removed for the Glendale Skyway project through a native tree planting program, prioritizing the proposed Glendale Eco Park and other local areas to restore and enhance Niagara-on-the-Lake’s tree canopy.

Next Council Meeting:
The next Council meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Community members are invited to attend in person at Town Hall, located at 1593 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil, or tune in via the Town's livestream. Agendas and minutes are available on the Town's website at www.notl.com/council-government/meetings-agendas-minutes. 

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Document(s)
News Release - June Council Update