Fort Erie, ON

Committee of Adjustment

The Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings on nine applications: six minor variance requests and four consent (land severance) requests. The properties are located at 442 Phipps Street, 2972 Riselay Avenue, 3660 Nigh Road, 3571 Switch Road, 3121 Hyman Avenue, 63 Buttonwood Drive, 229 Cherryhill Boulevard, 452 Ferndale Avenue, and 423 Cambridge Road W. The committee will also adopt minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Minor variance A39-26 at 442 Phipps Street (Leslee and Melissa Vandentop)
• Minor variance A41-26 at 2972 Riselay Avenue (Emily Butko and Mark Wallis)
• Minor variance A45-26 at 63 Buttonwood Drive (800460 Ontario Limited)
• Consent files B25/26–B28/26 at 229 Cherryhill Boulevard (1000112967 Ontario Inc.)
• Consent file B29/26 at 452 Ferndale Avenue (Centurion Building Corporation)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review environmental plans (none pending), discuss outstanding business including collaboration with the local BIA, terms of reference, illegal dumping at Shagbark Park, and the Climate Change Action Plan, and to welcome a new member. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no decisions or votes listed.

• No environmental plans to review at this time
• Discussion of collaborating with Blue Beach BIA
• Illegal dumping at Shagbark Park – social media post to be assigned
• Climate Change Action Plan – Bee City planting opportunities at Pettit and Bertie Road
• Wildlife signage – formal request for 2027 budget line item

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This agenda for the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on August 12, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026. The agenda includes procedural items, a presentation on possible priority themes for outdoor interpretation, and a museum services update. No decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Possible Priority Themes for Interpretation.pdf presented under Business Arising
• Museum Update: Strategic Plan update under Museum Services Standing Committee Business

Council-in-Committee

Fort Erie's Council-in-Committee will consider several planning and administrative items, including proposed official plan and zoning amendments for 19 Derby Road, a draft Community Improvement Plan, an extension for a subdivision at 3303 Dominion Road, a park naming proposal, and a banking agreement renewal. The meeting also includes an open house notice for the Community Planning Permit System and Urban Design Guidelines.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 19 Derby Road (deferred from July 20, 2026)
• Draft Community Improvement Plan and designation of Community Improvement Project Areas (PBBS-38-2026)
• Extension of draft plan approval for subdivision and condominium at 3303 Dominion Road until August 28, 2029 (PBBS-39-2026)
• Proposal to name park at 3440 Thunder Bay Road 'Earl Plato Park' (PBBS-40-2026)
• Extension of TD Banking Agreement for two years with renewal options (CS-08-2026)

Council approved amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 19 Derby Road, with a condition that the land reverts to original zoning if site plan approval isn't issued within five years. Council also extended draft plan approvals for 3303 Dominion Road for two years, approved naming a park 'Earl Plato Park', and approved a revised TD banking agreement. A draft Community Improvement Plan was deferred to the August 24 meeting.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 19 Derby Road, with a five-year reversion condition.
• Extended draft plan approval for 3303 Dominion Road subdivision and condominium for two years, until August 28, 2028.
• Approved naming the park at 3440 Thunder Bay Road 'Earl Plato Park'.
• Approved a revised two-year TD Commercial Banking agreement with renewal options.
• Deferred the draft Community Improvement Plan report to the August 24, 2026 Council meeting.

Regular Council

Council is considering updates to planning application fees and charges effective January 1, 2027. The meeting includes decisions on zoning and official plan amendments for specific properties and a review of the 2022-2026 council term.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 19 Derby Road
• Zoning By-law amendments for 5289 Gilmore Road and 2277 Ridgemount Road
• Increase Town Solicitor's authority to settle uninsured claims to a maximum of $100,000
• Physician Recruitment Incentive Funding Agreement with Dr. Yasir Khan
• Amendments to overnight parking fees for Erie Road and Cambridge Road

Council approved a new delegated authority for the Town Solicitor to settle uninsured claims up to $100,000, with specific approval requirements for amounts over $50,000. Two new members were appointed to advisory committees, and a planning fee review was deferred. A zoning amendment for 19 Derby Road was referred to a future meeting for further discussion on affordable housing.

• Approved Town Solicitor authority to settle uninsured claims up to $50,000, and $50,000-$100,000 with CAO approval
• Appointed Virginia Church to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Appointed Corinna Ward to the Environmental Advisory Committee
• Referred 19 Derby Road Official Plan and Zoning amendments to August 10, 2026 meeting
• Deferred Planning Application Fees and Charges (Report PBBS-37-2026) to August 24, 2026
• Accepted resignation of Robynn Palumbo from Ridgeway Downtown BIA Board of Management
• Proclaimed July 28, 2026 as 'World Hepatitis Day'
• Approved Closed Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the July 17, 2026 Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting is purely procedural with no items listed for decision or discussion. The document appears to be a boilerplate template with no attached content or attachments.

The Board of Management approved support for the Friends of Crystal Beach End of Summer Parade and the Tons of Bike Gear Customer Appreciation Event. Additionally, the Board voted to continue the installation of street signs along Erie Road.

• Approved support for Friends of Crystal Beach End of Summer Parade on September 5, 2026 (Carried)
• Approved support for Tons of Bike Gear Motorcycle Customer Appreciation Event August 15-16, 2026 (Carried)
• Approved continuation of street signs project along Erie Road (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on nine applications for minor variances and consents. Items include a large multi-parcel development on Elizabeth Road and a variance for a cremation service on Ridgeway Road. The committee will also decide on several residential property variances.

• Minor variance for unassigned parcel at 0-12333 Beach Avenue (File A15-26)
• Minor variance for 0-19770 Rebstock Road by Marz Homes (File A31-26)
• Multiple variance and consent files for 17 properties on Elizabeth Road by Crystal Beach Estates (Files A34-26 to A37-26, B21/26, B22/26, B23/26)
• Minor variance for 210 Ridgeway Road for Essentials Cremation and Burial Services (File A38-26)
• Consent for 252 Douglas Street (File B24/26)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss follow-up on illegal dumping in Shagbark Park, proposed wildlife mapping and next steps for approval, and details for a site walk at Bridgeburg. They will also explore actions to support the Climate Change Action Plan.

• Follow-up on illegal dumping in Shagbark Park
• Proposed wildlife mapping for approval
• Bridgeburg site walk on June 22, 2026
• EAC involvement in Climate Change Action Plan

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved a motion to ask local schools to help create wildlife-sensitive area signage for 2027. They also discussed next steps for wildlife mapping, illegal dumping follow-ups, and updates to their terms of reference. No other formal decisions were made; most items were discussions or staff follow-ups.

• Approved motion to ask schools to help create wildlife signage for 2027 (moved by Andrew Holdsworth, seconded by Shannon Larocque)
• Adopted the July 15, 2026 agenda as presented
• Adopted the June 2026 minutes as presented
• Adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including a Coloured Cemetery Interpretive Panel, a Plaque Program, a Heritage Homes List/Map, and updates on museum finances and operations. The committee will also address business arising from previous meetings such as the 1 Burns Place OLT, Douglas Memorial Hospital, Battlefield Cabin, and 3555 Nigh Road. No decisions are recorded; items are for discussion and advice.

• Coloured Cemetery Interpretive Panel
• Plaque Program
• Museum Financial Update
• Heritage Homes List/Map
• Miller's Creek Bridge

The Committee expressed support for a proposed two-tiered model for outdoor interpretation and the creation of priority heritage themes. Members also discussed takeaways from the Community Heritage Ontario conference and provided feedback on the future of Miller's Creek Bridge.

• Adopted July 8, 2026 agenda
• Adopted June 10, 2026 minutes
• Appointed G. Todd to the Coloured Cemetery Interpretive Panel working group
• Expressed support for the proposed two-tiered Outdoor Interpretation and Storytelling Strategy
• Agreed to establish a smaller number of priority heritage themes to focus resources
• Expressed preference to retain existing brickwork on Miller's Creek Bridge walls if feasible

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to receive reports and discuss ongoing activities for local seniors. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss a coloured cemetery interpretive panel, a plaque program, and several heritage properties including 1 Burns Place OLT and Douglas Memorial Hospital. Reports on museum operations and finances are scheduled. New business includes creating a heritage homes list/map and addressing Miller's Creek Bridge.

• Coloured Cemetery Interpretive Panel
• Plaque Program
• 1 Burns Place OLT (Ontario Land Tribunal)
• Heritage Homes List/Map
• Museum Financial Update

Council-in-Committee

The Council-in-Committee will consider two zoning by-law amendments: one for 5289 Gilmore Road (White Brook Farms) and another for 2277 Ridgemount Road. They will also decide on a $25,170 loan to the Ridgeway BIA and receive updates on the Six Mile Creek flooding project and an annual water loss audit. Several other reports and a closed session are on the agenda.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 5289 Gilmore Road
• Zoning by-law amendment for 2277 Ridgemount Road
• $25,170 loan to Ridgeway Business Improvement Area
• Six Mile Creek Flooding Project update and 2027 design funding
• Appointment of Spriet Associates as drainage engineer for Miller Creek

Council approved zoning by-law amendments at 5289 Gilmore Road and 2277 Ridgemount Road, and approved a $25,170 loan to the Ridgeway BIA with a three-year repayment plan. The 2026 capital budget was amended to substitute $885,000 in sewer reserve funds with CSO grant money and add $600,000 from the sewer reserve for wastewater repairs. Council also received the Six Mile Creek flooding project update and directed staff to include detailed design funding in the 2027 budget.

• Approved zoning amendment for 5289 Gilmore Road (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2277 Ridgemount Road (Carried)
• Appointed Spriet Associates London Limited as drainage engineer for Miller Creek Municipal Drain (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare lot maintenance by-law amendment for vacant lots (Carried)
• Received Six Mile Creek flooding project update and directed detailed design funding in 2027 budget (Carried)
• Approved $25,170 loan to Ridgeway BIA with 3-year repayment plan (Carried)
• Amended 2026 capital budget: substituted $885,000 from Sanitary Sewer Refurbishing Reserve with CSO grant funds and added $600,000 to WWTR26 from that reserve (Carried)
• Approved closed meeting minutes and authorized solicitor to proceed on litigation (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing survey responses and maintenance updates for the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The body is also discussing a variety of local accessibility concerns ranging from parking to pedestrian crossings.

• Review of #RespectTheSpace awareness campaign for parking and sidewalks
• Pedestrian crossing discussion for Civic Square Ridgeway
• Parking concerns at Stevensville Post Office
• Review of speed bumps and raised concrete following a June 19 site visit
• Discussion on accessible portable washrooms at the Grove

The committee reviewed a draft accessibility plan for the 2026 municipal election, which will introduce online voting. Members discussed concerns regarding polling location changes in the Black Creek area and the accessibility of physical voting sites. Facility maintenance updates were provided for several town sites.

• Approved June 30, 2026 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved June 2, 2026 Minutes (Carried)
• Deferred review of Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029 survey responses
• Added six facility maintenance items to 2026 workplan, including grab bars at Crystal Beach Waterfront Playground

Community Gaming Development Corporation

The board will review the May 2026 financial report and decide on several fund allocations. This includes a $7,000 increase for the YMCA of Niagara and new allocations for local organizations.

• $7,000 budget increase for YMCA of Niagara
• $65,000 allocation for I Can Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara
• $51,000 allocation for Parents for the Performing Arts

Community Health Care Services Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions. It is essentially empty of content.

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Discussions focused on specialist recruitment, a new family physician partnership at the Fort Erie Centre, and progress regarding a potential community health hub.

• Adopted the June 23, 2026, agenda
• Adopted the April 28, 2026, minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m.

Regular Council

Council will vote on a motion to reduce the monthly overnight parking pass fee for the Erie Road/Cambridge Road lot to $50 to support local businesses. They will also consider several by-laws including pool enforcement penalties, street closures, and official plan amendments for 240 Jarvis Street. A public meeting is scheduled for July 6 on a zoning by-law amendment at 5289 Gilmore Road.

• Motion to cut overnight parking pass fee from $125 to $50/month at Erie/Cambridge lot
• Public meeting set for July 6 on zoning amendment at 5289 Gilmore Road (White Brook Farms)
• By-law to close and convey Terry Drive, Long Street, Eisley Street, John Bright Avenue to developer
• By-law to amend Official Plan and zoning for 240 Jarvis Street (St. John's Stevensville United Church)
• By-law to set administrative penalties for swimming pool by-law violations

Council lowered the proposed overnight parking pass fee from $125 to $50 per month. The body also approved several by-laws regarding swimming pool penalties, land ownership, and zoning amendments. Additionally, Council expressed support for provincial legislative changes allowing administrative penalties for zoning violations.

• Reduced overnight parking pass fee for Erie Road and Cambridge Road lot from $125 to $50 per month
• Approved support for Bill 119 to enable administrative penalties for zoning by-law contraventions
• Approved By-law 43-2026 amending Swimming Pool By-law 149-2008 regarding penalties
• Approved By-law 44-2026 assuming ownership of stormwater system for The Oaks at Six Mile Creek
• Approved By-law 46-2026 amending tennis court fees to include Oakes Park
• Approved By-law 49-2026 for Downtown Stevensville Core Area CIP Grant funding at 3727 West Main Street
• Approved By-laws 47-2026 and 48-2026 for Official Plan and Zoning amendments at 240 Jarvis Street
• Accepted resignation of Miruna Beti from Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will consider several minor variance and consent applications. These include property developments at Macdonald Drive, Nicolas Road, Industrial Drive, Buffalo Road, and Spears Road.

• Minor variance for 2119 Macdonald Drive
• Multiple variances and consent applications for 193 Nicolas Road
• Minor variance for 580 Industrial Drive
• Consent application for 592 Buffalo Road
• Consent application for 1132 Spears Road

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will review updates on museum website and virtual exhibitions. The body will also discuss the Freedom Seekers installation and the committee's strategic plan.

• Freedom Seekers Installation by NPC update
• Website and virtual exhibitions updates
• Strategic Plan update
• Decoration Day update
• Crescent Park discussion

The committee adopted the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting. All other items were informational updates or discussions. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of substantive matters were recorded.

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for this meeting appears to consist only of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council-in-Committee

The Council-in-Committee will review several planning applications, including zoning amendments and subdivision extensions. The body is also deciding on commercial grants for a West Main Street property and updating the town's asset management and museum strategic plans.

• Up to $11,000 in facade and signage grants for 3727 West Main Street
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 4991 Abino Hills Road
• Extension of draft plan approval for Fort Erie Hills Subdivision until May 1, 2028
• Updated administrative penalties for the Swimming Pool By-law
• Single-source contract for a diesel exhaust extraction unit at Station 2

Council directed staff to apply to the Provincial Development Charge Reduction Program, committing to reduce development charges by 30-50% for three years. Several planning items were approved, including a subdivision extension, official plan and zoning amendments, and a community improvement grant. Council also approved updated enforcement provisions for the swimming pool by-law and adopted a three-year strategic plan for the Fort Erie Museums.

• Approved DCRP application with 30-50% DC reduction for three years (Carried)
• Extended draft plan approval for Fort Erie Hills Subdivision to May 1, 2028 (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 4991 Abino Hills Road (Carried)
• Approved Community Improvement Program grant for 3727 West Main Street ($10,000 façade + $1,000 signage) (Carried)
• Approved amendments to Swimming Pool By-law enforcement provisions (Carried)
• Adopted Fort Erie Museums Three-Year Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Plan implementation roadmap (Carried)
• Directed staff to develop a comprehensive policy on urbanization of roads (Carried)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee to review committee reports, correspondence, and upcoming events.

• Review of May 25, 2026 TIFF event
• Review of June 13, 2026 Seniors Stepping Out Carnival at Leisureplex
• Review of August 11, 2026 County Dance/Luncheon at Fort Erie Legion
• Review of September 15, 2026 Corn Roast/Hay Ride at Fort Erie Conservation
• Review of October 5, 2026 Euchre/Luncheon at Leisureplex

The committee adopted the current agenda and previous May meeting minutes. The Treasurer's report was approved, noting a remaining balance of $23,830.70. Members also agreed to invite Hearing Aid Initiatives for Citizens of Fort Erie to present in April 2027.

• Adopted June 3, 2026 agenda
• Adopted May 6, 2026 minutes
• Approved Treasurer's report (remaining balance $23,830.70)
• Approved ordering thank-you cards
• Agreed to invite Hearing Aid Initiatives for Citizens of Fort Erie to the April 2027 session
• Adjourned meeting at 11:26 a.m.

Traffic Coordinating Committee

The Traffic Coordinating Committee will discuss over 20 resident concerns, including parking issues, traffic calming requests, and school zone safety. A key item is a review of Daytona Drive after a vehicle left the road and entered St. Philomena school property near the playground.

• Parking concerns on Canfield Crescent and Bradford Avenue curves
• Commercial vehicle parking complaints on Hospitality Drive cul-de-sac
• Request for stop signs at Cambridge/Belfast, Ott/Bowen, Ridge/Rebstock, and Ridge/Thunder Bay intersections
• Traffic calming requests for Prospect Point Road South, Bertie Street, Nigh Road, Bernard Avenue, Terrace Lane, and Lakeside Road
• Review of 'No Buses' signs on Queen Street and 'No Parking' signs on Ridgeway Road and West Main Street

The Committee approved installing red-and-white markers at the Bowen Road and Point Abino Road intersection to improve stop sign visibility, denying a flashing stop sign option. Outdated signage will be removed and the site monitored through 2027. Additionally, parking reconfiguration at Stevensville Post Office was approved to add accessible parking, and a formal crosswalk at Bay Beach was denied for this year.

• Approved reconfiguration of Stevensville Post Office parking to add accessible space
• Denied flashing stop signs at Bowen & Point Abino; approved candy cane markers and removal of outdated signage
• Denied formal crosswalk at Bay Beach for 2026; approved interim flexible bollards
• Closed Garrison Road School item (no changes required)
• Closed Stevensville Road item (no further action)
• Approved enhanced curve warning signage on Farm Road/Winger Road
• Approved diamond delineators at Black Creek Road dead end
• Closed parking concerns on Canfield Crescent (enforcement matter)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss survey responses from the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029, address maintenance items identified during inspections, and review updates on ongoing accessibility concerns such as parking, pedestrian crossings, and the Barrel Restaurant construction.

• Review of survey responses for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029
• Update on #RespectTheSpace awareness campaign for accessible parking and sidewalks
• Barrel Restaurant accessibility construction expected in June 2026
• StopGap Ramp Foundation waitlist status
• Pedestrian crossing at Civic Square Ridgeway

The committee adopted the June 2, 2026 agenda and April 28, 2026 minutes as printed. Two items from the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (survey responses and the #RespectTheSpace campaign) were deferred to a future meeting. No substantive decisions or approvals were made; the meeting primarily consisted of updates on parking lots, accessible sports, and other ongoing matters.

• Adopted June 2, 2026 agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 28, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Deferred action on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan survey responses
• Deferred #RespectTheSpace awareness campaign

Community Gaming Development Corporation

The Community Gaming Development Corporation will receive the coordinator's monthly report and financial update for April 2026. The main decision is approving $316,300 in June budget allocations to seven community organizations, plus an additional $45,000 for the Kinsmen Club of Fort Erie.

• Approve $75,000 allocation to Fort Erie Jr. 'B' Hockey Club
• Approve $43,000 to Fort Erie Lions Club
• Approve $45,000 to Fort Erie Lions Senior Citizens Complex Inc.
• Approve $24,000 to Kinette Club of Fort Erie
• Approve $45,000 to Kinsmen Club of Fort Erie

The board approved June budget allocations totaling $291,300 for seven local organizations, including the Kinsmen Club of Fort Erie ($45,000), Fort Erie Jr. B Hockey Club ($75,000), and others. A separate preliminary allocation of $45,000 to the Kinsmen Club was also approved after a pecuniary interest declaration by Larry Graber. The financial report for April 2026 was received.

• Approved June budget allocations: Fort Erie Jr. B Hockey Club $75,000, Fort Erie Lions Club $43,000, Fort Erie Lions Senior Citizens Complex $45,000, Kinette Club $24,000, Ridgeway Lions Club $29,300, Rotary Club $25,000, Stevensville Kinettes $30,000 (Carried)
• Approved preliminary budget allocation of $45,000 for Kinsmen Club of Fort Erie (Carried)
• Received financial update for April 2026 (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 22, 2026 minutes (Carried)

Regular Council

Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 240 Jarvis Street, allowing a proposed development. They will also consider by-laws including speed limit reduction on Point Abino Road and Holloway Bay Road, appointments of building officials, tax relief applications, and a zoning amendment at 825 Garrison Road.

• Public hearing and vote on OPA and ZBA for 240 Jarvis Street
• By-law 37-2026: Speed limit reduction on Point Abino Road and Holloway Bay Road
• By-law 41-2026: Zoning amendment at 825 Garrison Road
• By-law 40-2026: Applications for tax cancellation, reduction, or refund for 2024-2026
• Motion requesting Hockey Hall of Fame improve accessibility for Esso Medals Exhibit

Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 240 Jarvis Street, allowing a proposed development. Several proclamations were approved, including Seniors Month and National AccessAbility Week. In closed session, appointments were made to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Community Health Care Services Committee, and Committee of Adjustment. The council also received a confidential report on the Point Abino Lighthouse.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 240 Jarvis Street (carried)
• Approved proclamations for Mountainview LemonAID Day, Seniors Month, United Empire Loyalists flag, National AccessAbility Week, and National Paramedic Week (carried)
• Appointed Brian Wright to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Dr. Shalini Sharma to Community Health Care Services Committee (carried)
• Appointed Terry Stevenson and Erin Lane to Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Received confidential report on Point Abino Lighthouse and authorized solicitor to proceed (carried)
• Approved closed meeting minutes of May 11, 2026 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This meeting of the Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several minor variance and consent applications. Properties include 478 Marcy Lane, 391 Argyle Road, 394 Cherryhill Boulevard South, 879 Point Abino Road, 209 Ridge Road North, and an unassigned parcel on North Service Road. The committee will decide on requests for relief from zoning by-laws and for severances.

• Minor variance at 478 Marcy Lane by 1992293 Ontario Inc.
• Two minor variances and one consent at 391 Argyle Road by Gary Corsi and Julie Foster
• Three minor variances and two consents at 394 Cherryhill Boulevard South by 5040455 Ontario Inc.
• Minor variance at 879 Point Abino Road South by Erin Jordan
• Consent (easement) at 209 Ridge Road North by Jason Pizzicarola

Special Council

Council holds a workshop on a new zoning by-law review and considers a confirmatory by-law to formalize actions from the meeting.

• Workshop on new zoning by-law review with WSP consultants
• Confirmatory by-law 36-2026 to confirm council actions

Council participated in a workshop on the Zoning By-law Review presented by WSP, gathering input on priorities and direction. No substantive decisions were made; only procedural bylaw 36-2026 confirming the meeting's actions was passed.

• Approved bylaw 36-2026 confirming meeting actions (unanimous)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No actual agenda items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The board approved a motion to ask the Town of Fort Erie to revisit parking lot fees, overnight parking definitions, and angle parking configuration for the Derby/Cambridge/Erie lot. The motion, moved by Robin Bannerman and seconded by Sandra Fishman, was carried. Other agenda items included beautification updates, street banner discussions, and a report on the HER Weekend event.

• Approved motion to revisit parking lot fees, overnight definition, and angle parking with TOFE (carried)
• Amended agenda to add Item 7.E HER Weekend update (carried)
• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Deferred Treasurer's Report to next meeting (no motion recorded)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Ontario Heritage Conference and Memorial Day plans, hear a museum financial update, and review several heritage property matters including two Ontario Land Tribunal cases (1 Burns Place and 168 High Street), street naming (Ridgeway Nine), and property standards.

• Ontario Heritage Conference update
• Memorial Day plans
• 1 Burns Place OLT case
• 168 High Street OLT case
• Museum Financial Update

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee approved R. MacKay Burton as its representative at the 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference, with registration costs covered by the committee budget. Members discussed updates on several heritage properties, including the Ontario Land Tribunal's decision to repeal the designation by-law for 168 High Street. The committee also reviewed progress on the Douglas Memorial Hospital heritage report and the status of the Ridgeway Nine street names recommendation.

• Approved R. MacKay Burton's attendance at Ontario Heritage Conference (carried)
• Adopted amended agenda for May 13, 2026 (carried)
• Adopted minutes for April 8, 2026 as amended (carried)

Council-in-Committee

Council will consider several reports and recommendations, including a $1,225,000 transfer between capital projects for wastewater infrastructure, approval of $52,162 in tax adjustments and refunds, and procurement of a new contact centre system. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and land matters, and a public hearing scheduled for May 25 on changes to the Official Plan and zoning at 240 Jarvis Street.

• Shift $1,225,000 from CSII24 sanitary project to Lakeshore SPS Catchment Area capital project (LKSH31)
• Approve $52,162 in tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds under Sections 357 and 358
• Approve $40,000 for Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) procurement via Ontario Vendor of Record
• Exempt 3823 Terrace Lane (Palmwood) from Draft Plan of Condominium approval
• Closed session: litigation update on 4152 Erie Road and land committee minutes from April 16, 2026

Council approved a $6.1 million budget amendment for the Colony Road Watermain Replacement project, funded by a provincial grant and water reserves. Other decisions included approving $52,162 in tax adjustments, procuring a 311 contact centre solution, and approving a single-source award for park waste receptacles. Council also approved a condominium exemption and received reports on development status and safety improvements.

• Approved $6,125,264 budget amendment for Colony Road watermain (Carried)
• Approved $52,162 in tax cancellations/refunds under Sections 357/358 (Carried)
• Approved procurement of MuniPaaS 311 Contact Centre via Vendor of Record (Carried)
• Approved condominium exemption for 3823 Terrace Lane (Carried)
• Approved single-source award for 27 custom waste receptacles, cost to be determined (Carried)
• Received 2025 Q4 development/building/planning status report (Carried)
• Approved closed session matters including litigation and land committee directions (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 14, 2026 as Students Against Impaired Driving Day (Carried)