Lincoln public meetings in 2021

Council Information Package

This is a procedural information package for the Lincoln, ON Council dated 2021-12-24. It contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. There is nothing of substance for residents to act on.

Special Council Meeting

This special virtual council meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, recognitions, and reports. Key business includes a zoning by-law amendment for 4629 Bartlett Road, the Integrity Commissioner's annual report, and a CAO memo on transit governance input from Welland.

• Zoning By-law amendment 2021-100-Z567 for 4629 Bartlett Road
• Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report presentation
• CAO memo re: City of Welland transit governance consultation
• 2021 retirement recognitions and awards
• 2022 Ontario Regulation 284/09 compliance report

Lincoln Town Council held a special meeting on December 20, 2021, approving several routine items. Council adopted the 2022 Ontario Regulation 284/09 compliance report, approved a zoning by-law amendment for 4629 Bartlett Road, and received the Integrity Commissioner's annual report and COVID-19 year-in-review. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 special council meeting (SC-2021-188)
• Received and filed Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report (SC-2021-189)
• Received and filed transit governance consultation memo from City of Welland (SC-2021-190)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from Dec 6 and Dec 15 (SC-2021-191)
• Adopted 2022 Ontario Regulation 284/09 compliance report (SC-2021-192)
• Received and filed COVID-19 2021 Year in Review report (SC-2021-193)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment 2021-100-Z567 for 4629 Bartlett Road (SC-2021-195)
• Enacted confirmation by-law 2021-101 (SC-2021-196)

Council Information Package

This agenda is for a Council Information Package meeting on December 17, 2021. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding statutory public meetings on three planning applications: an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment by IBI Group, a zoning amendment by Jeremy Brown, and an Official Plan and Zoning amendment for an estate winery at 3583 Zimmerman Road. The committee will also review the Downtown Bench Beamsville Business Improvement Area's 2022 budget and levy, and receive updates on garden suites and museum deaccessions. Councillor Reimer has declared conflicts on two items.

• Public meeting on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by IBI Group (PD-50-21)
• Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment by Jeremy Brown (PD-49-21)
• Public meeting on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for estate winery at 3583 Zimmerman Road (PD-51-21)
• Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA 2022 budget and levy (AD-30-21)
• Garden Suite Update Report (PD-53-21)

The Committee of the Whole received and filed several planning reports, directing staff to prepare recommendation reports once comments are addressed. It also endorsed the 2022 operating budget for the Beamsville Downtown Business Improvement Area, approving a $113,000 budget with a $93,000 levy on ratable properties. No final decisions were made on the planning applications; they remain under review.

• Received and filed IBI Group's Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (PD-50-21), directing staff to prepare a recommendation report (carried)
• Received and filed Jeremy Brown's Zoning By-law Amendment application (PD-49-21), directing staff to prepare a recommendation report (carried)
• Received and filed 1627360 Ontario Ltd.'s Estate Winery application (PD-51-21), directing staff to prepare a recommendation report (carried)
• Received and filed garden suite update report (PD-53-21), directing staff to prepare a recommendation report (carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Beamsville Downtown BIA operating budget of $113,000 and approved $93,000 levy (carried)
• Ratified 2022 Slate of Officers for Beamsville Downtown BIA (carried)
• Received and filed Active Transportation Advisory Committee minutes and Museum Deaccession Report (carried)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for December 10, 2021, containing only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or substantive agenda items are listed.

Special Council Meeting

This special virtual council meeting includes a presentation and report on the Vision Zero Road Safety Program and a proposed intermunicipal amending agreement with Niagara Region. Council will also consider approving four by-laws covering fees and charges, reserve funds, a farm help house agreement, and a zoning amendment for Campden Estates.

• Vision Zero Road Safety Program – Niagara Region Courts Intermunicipal Amending Agreement (Report PW-35-21)
• By-law 2021-95: establish and regulate payment of various fees and charges
• By-law 2021-96: establish reserve and reserve funds, repeal By-laws 91-47 and 89-128
• By-law 2021-97: farm help house agreement with Maple Leaf Nurseries Ltd.
• By-law 2021-98-Z566: zoning amendment (Campden Estates)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop held virtually. No delegations will be registered; only motions to receive and file for information are permitted. The main item is a confidential training session by Airds & Berlis and the Director of Planning and Development on planning applications and community benefits.

• Confidential training session on planning applications and community benefits

The Committee of the Whole met virtually and, with no regular agenda items, moved into a closed session under the Municipal Act for education and training by legal counsel and staff on planning applications and community benefits. After the closed session, Council resumed in open session and received the training as information. The meeting adjourned with no other business.

• Adjourned to closed session for training on planning applications and community benefits (Motion COWW-2021-13, carried).
• Resumed open session (Motion COWW-2021-14, carried).
• Received and filed the training as information (Motion COWW-2021-15, carried).

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for December 3, 2021, containing only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a workshop to review an urban design vision. Melissa Kosterman from Dillion Consulting Limited will present the Urban Design Vision and Streetscape Master Plan for Ontario Street.

• Urban Design Vision and Streetscape Master Plan presentation for Ontario Street

The Committee of the Whole received and filed a presentation from Dillon Consulting on the Urban Design Vision and Streetscape Master Plan for Ontario Street in Beamsville. No substantive decisions were made; the motion was to receive the information only.

• Received and filed the Ontario Street Urban Design Vision and Streetscape Master Plan presentation (motion COWW-2021-12, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a zoning by-law amendment application and several committee minutes. Additional discussions include a broadband analysis, a procedural by-law update, and a public works project update.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application (PD-52-21) by Urban Solutions Planning and Land Development Consultants
• Town of Lincoln Broadband Analysis (AD-28-21)
• Region of Niagara Incentives Policy (AD-29-21)
• 2021 Q3 Financial Report (FN-20-21)
• 2021 Q3 and Q4 Public Works Project Update Report (PW-33-21)

Council Information Package

This is a procedural information package for the Lincoln, ON Council meeting of 2021-11-26. The agenda contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific decisions, discussions, or listed items. It appears to be a routine administrative distribution with no substantive agenda items.

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its 2022 work plan priorities, hear a Niagara Region presentation on an intersection safety study for Ontario Street and King Street, and receive updates on the Jordan Lion's Park Project and the Strava Metro App. The committee will also review correspondence about winter maintenance of municipal sidewalks and trails for the 2021/2022 season.

• Niagara Region presentation on intersection safety study for Ontario Street and King Street
• 2022 work plan prioritization
• Committee engagement for Jordan Lion's Park Project
• Overview of Strava Metro App by Councillor Russell
• Correspondence on Municipal Sidewalks and Trails Winter Maintenance 2021/2022

The committee approved the 2022 work plan prioritization and assigned project leads as discussed. It also received and filed a presentation on the Ontario and King Street intersection safety study, with a request for the Region to return during detailed design. Volunteers were appointed for the Jordan Lion's Park stakeholder focus group, and a presentation on the Strava Metro App was received and filed.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2021 meeting (Motion ATCAC-2021-41).
• Received and filed the Ontario/King Street intersection safety study presentation; requested Region return during detailed design (Motion ATAC-2021-42).
• Approved 2022 work plan prioritization and project leads (Motion ATAC-2021-43).
• Appointed Tom Wiley, Larry Chettle, and Tom Clark as volunteers for Jordan Lion's Park focus group (Motion ATAC-2021-44).
• Received and filed the Strava Metro App presentation (Motion ATAC-2021-45).

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment holds a virtual public meeting to hear six applications: four minor variances and two consents. The committee will also review correspondence, approve previous minutes, and discuss the draft 2022 hearing schedule.

• Minor variance PLVAR20210167 at 2944 21st Street (Timothy Hennig & Karen Koabel)
• Minor variance PLVAR20210170 at 4875 Lincoln Avenue North (Robert Clark & Glenna Marczi)
• Minor variance PLVAR20210168 and consent PLCON20210169 at 3174 19th Street (Randal Funk & Douglas Funk)
• Minor variance PLVAR202100191 at 3720 19th Street (Dan Poursanidis)
• Consent PLCON20210185 at 2695 Red Maple Avenue (John Vink)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all six applications before it on Nov. 23, 2021. These included minor variances for solar panels, a garage with a two-bedroom apartment, a front-yard setback reduction for a plaza conversion, and two land severances. All decisions were carried by motion.

• Granted minor variance to Timothy Hennig & Karen Koabel for two ground-mount solar panels in the front yard at 2944 21st Street.
• Granted minor variance to Robert Clark & Glenna Marczi for a garage with a two-bedroom accessory apartment at 4875 Lincoln Avenue North, subject to conditions.
• Granted minor variance to Randal Funk & Douglas Funk for a solar panel side-yard setback at 3174 19th Street.
• Granted consent to sever a parcel at 3174 19th Street for Randal Funk & Douglas Funk, subject to conditions.
• Granted minor variance to Dan Poursanidis to convert four commercial units into eight residential units at 3720 19th Street, subject to a condition.
• Granted consent to sever a parcel at 2695 Red Maple Avenue for John Vink, subject to conditions.
• Approved the minutes of the August 24, 2021 meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting to January 25, 2022.

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for November 19, 2021, containing only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions. The agenda text is empty of actionable items, consisting solely of system-generated interface labels.

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss museum operations. They will review proposed 2021 deaccessions, discuss creating an Events and Marketing Working Group, and consider endorsing the 2022 work plan. The committee will also hear from the curator about an upcoming exhibit and receive activity reports.

• Review and approval of 2021 proposed deaccessions
• Discussion regarding creation of an Events and Marketing Working Group
• Discussion and endorsement of the 2022 work plan
• Presentation by Curator Dr. Adam Montgomery on exhibit 'Rest in Peace: Death in Early Lincoln'
• Museum and Cultural Centre Bi-Monthly Activities Report (Sept–Nov 2021)

The Museum Advisory Committee approved the 2021 proposed deaccessions, with one item removed, and established an Events and Marketing Working Group with Donna Betts and Angela Lytle appointed. The committee also endorsed the 2022 work plan as amended and received updates on the upcoming exhibit and activities report.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 (MAC-2021-43)
• Received and filed presentation on 'Rest in Peace: Death in Early Lincoln' (MAC-2021-44)
• Approved Collections, Research and Exhibits Sub Committee minutes of Oct 18 and Nov 8, 2021 (MAC-2021-45)
• Approved 2021 proposed deaccessions (MAC-2021-46)
• Established Events and Marketing Working Group; appointed D. Betts and A. Lytle (MAC-2021-47)
• Endorsed 2022 work plan as amended (MAC-2021-48)
• Received Museum and Cultural Centre Bi-Monthly Activities Report (MAC-2021-49)

Special Council Meeting

This special virtual meeting of Lincoln Town Council includes a delegation on community gardens and food security, plus consideration of several by-laws. Council will vote on Community Improvement Plan grant agreements, site plan and parking/traffic amendments, and a by-law to confirm proceedings.

• Delegation on increasing barrier-free access to food security through community gardens
• By-law 2021-88: CIP grant agreement with 2755342 Ontario Inc. (4928 King Street)
• By-law 2021-89: Site plan agreement with 2755342 Ontario Inc. (4928 King Street)
• By-laws 2021-90 and 2021-91: CIP grant agreements with Luciana and Jason Moravac, and J.M.T. Poultry Farms Limited
• By-laws 2021-92 and 2021-93: amendments to traffic and parking by-laws

The Special Council meeting on November 15, 2021, approved six by-laws, including Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant agreements for properties at 4928 King Street, Luciana and Jason Moravac, and J.M.T. Poultry Farms Limited, as well as site plan and traffic/parking amendments. The meeting also received and filed a delegation on community gardens and reports from the Mayor and Regional Councillor. A recorded vote on the budget minutes passed 6-2, with Councillors Mikolic and Russell opposed.

• Approved by-laws 2021-88 to 2021-93, including CIP grant agreements, site plan agreement, and traffic/parking amendments (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole-Budget Minutes of November 10, 2021 (6-2, with Mikolic and Russell opposed)
• Received and filed delegation from United Way Niagara and Niagara Community Gardens Network on community gardens (carried)
• Received and filed Mayor's Report and Regional Councillor update (carried)
• Approved Special Council Minutes of October 25, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes of November 8, 2021 (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2021-94 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for November 12, 2021, containing only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to discuss heritage designations and plaque unveiling ceremonies, receive a staff update on the La Grande Hermine ship in Jordan Harbour, and consider endorsing its 2021/2022 work plan. Members will also update on research projects and discuss a museum tour and walking tour of Jordan Village. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and correspondence.

• Follow-up discussion on heritage designation and plaque unveiling ceremonies
• Staff update on La Grande Hermine - Jordan Harbour Ship
• Discussion and endorsement of the 2021/2022 work plan
• Discussion of a Museum Tour and Walking Tour of Jordan Village
• Review of Community Heritage Ontario Quarterly Publication, Fall 2021

The committee endorsed the 2022 work plan and received updates on research projects. It also discussed the La Grande Hermine ship, noting a council resolution to encourage repairs rather than removal. No major decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting (MHC-2021-32)
• Endorsed 2022 work plan (MHC-2021-33)
• Received and filed research project updates (MHC-2021-34)
• Received and filed Community Heritage Ontario Fall 2021 publication (MHC-2021-35)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to deliberate the 2022 operating budget, including a presentation from the Lincoln Public Library and a proposed update to fees and charges. The committee will also consider a report on the Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund. A delegation from Rob Janssen is scheduled regarding the budget deliberations.

• 2022 Budget Deliberations (Draft 2)
• Lincoln Public Library 2022 Operating Budget presentation
• 2022 Fees and Charges (FN-19-21) with proposed schedule and draft by-law
• Lincoln's Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund (AD-27-21)

Council approved the 2022 operating budget with expenditures of $30,137,320 and a tax levy requirement of $20,009,399 for local municipal purposes. They also approved a 0.5% ($95,000) increase to the Infrastructure Levy. The 2022 Fees and Charges were approved as outlined, effective January 1, 2022, repealing several prior by-laws. A motion to defer the Bartlett Road Truck Bypass Project was withdrawn.

• Approved 2022 Budget expenditures of $30,137,320 with $20,009,399 tax levy (carried)
• Approved 0.5% ($95,000) Infrastructure Levy increase (carried)
• Approved 2022 Fees and Charges and by-law, effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Received and filed Lincoln Public Library 2022 Operating Budget presentation (carried)
• Received and filed Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund report, directed staff to include funding in budget discussion (carried)
• Received and filed delegation from Rob Janssen on 2022 Budget (carried)
• Withdrew motion to defer Bartlett Reconstruction truck bypass project
• Extended presentation time for budget deliberations (carried)

Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several affordable housing matters, including an analysis of regional population forecasts for core housing need in Lincoln from 2016 to 2051, Community Improvement Plan incentives for affordable housing, the town's process to acquire land for affordable housing, and urban area land use policies in the Official Plan. The committee will also consider minutes from its September 21, 2021 meeting.

• Analysis of Region's revised population forecasts for core housing need in Lincoln (2016-2051)
• Community Improvement Plan incentives for affordable housing
• Overview of Town's process to acquire land for affordable housing
• Official Plan Part 3 - Urban Area Land Use Policies
• Minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting

The Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee approved a motion recommending that Council adopt revised rental and ownership housing targets based on Niagara Region's population forecasts. The committee also recommended that staff investigate potential lands for affordable housing and the feasibility of managing pre-development. Other reports on Community Improvement Plan incentives and the Official Plan were received and filed as information.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting (HHCPAC-2021-05)
• Recommended Council adopt new rental targets: 185 bachelor/1-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom, 9 three+ bedroom units (HHCPAC-2021-06)
• Recommended Council adopt new ownership targets: 234 bachelor/1-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom, 14 three+ bedroom units (HHCPAC-2021-06)
• Received and filed Community Improvement Plan Incentives for Affordable Housing report (HHCPAC-2021-07)
• Recommended Council direct staff to investigate existing/potential lands for affordable housing and feasibility of managing pre-development (HHCPAC-2021-08)
• Received and filed Official Plan Part 3: Urban Land Use Policies (HHCPAC-2021-09)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding statutory public meetings for two development applications: a draft plan of vacant land condominium on Azalea Crescent in Vineland by Northshore Homes Ltd., and a zoning by-law amendment for 3221 North Service Rd by A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd. The committee will also review reports on parking by-law amendments, delegation of planning decisions, building permit activity, a single-use plastics reduction strategy, and a WaterSmart customer portal launch. A confidential item concerns negotiations related to the La Grande Hermine ship in Jordan Harbour.

• Public meeting: Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, Azalea Crescent, Vineland (Northshore Homes Ltd., PD-41-21)
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment, 3221 North Service Rd (A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd., PD-45-21)
• Report: Recommendation of Amendments to Parking By-law (PD-46-21)
• Report: Proposed Additional Delegation of Planning Decisions (PD-47-21)
• Report: Single-Use Plastics Reduction Strategy – Update Report 1 (PW-28-21)

Council approved the draft plan of vacant land condominium for Azalea Crescent, Vineland, by Northshore Homes Ltd., subject to conditions. They also received and filed reports on parking by-law amendments, a proposed delegation of planning decisions, and a building permit activity report. A motion to defer the procedural by-law update was carried, and a motion regarding the La Grande Hermine masts was passed.

• Approved Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium at Azalea Crescent, Vineland (PD-41-21) (carried)
• Received and filed presentation and delegations for Zoning By-law Amendment at 3221 North Service Rd (PD-45-21) (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare recommendation report on Zoning By-law Amendment at 3221 North Service Rd (PD-45-21) (carried)
• Approved amendments to Parking By-law 89-2000 as outlined in Appendix C (PD-46-21) (carried)
• Directed staff to submit report on Proposed Additional Delegation of Planning Decisions to Province and Niagara Region (PD-47-21) (carried)
• Received and filed Building Permit Activity Report January-September 2021 (PD-48-21) (carried)
• Deferred Procedural By-law Update (LS-07-21) to subsequent meeting (carried)
• Approved motion to ask Canadian Coast Guard to save masts of La Grande Hermine (carried)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package circulated weekly to Lincoln, ON council members, containing correspondence and notices for their review. It includes several electronic public meeting notices for consent and minor variance applications, a proposed zoning by-law amendment, and various memos and media releases from external bodies. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is an information-only circulation.

• Public meeting notice: consent application at 2695 Red Maple Avenue, Vink
• Public meeting notice: consent application at 3864 Walker Road
• Public meeting notice: minor variance at 3720 19th Street, Poursanidis
• Public meeting notice: zoning by-law amendment at Greenlane and Ontario Street
• Enbridge Gas Inc. rate change application (EB-2021-0148) for five projects

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss fire services matters. They will receive a presentation from the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, select a Chair and Vice-Chair, and approve the 2021/22 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public via webcast.

• Presentation by Rick Finnemore and Brittany Costoff on behalf of the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
• Discussion and approval of the 2021/22 meeting schedule

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting, receiving a presentation from the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management. The committee elected Councillor Pachereva as Chair and Councillor Kadwell as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the council term, and approved its 2021/22 meeting schedule.

• Received and filed presentation from Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (JFSAC-2021-01, carried)
• Elected Councillor Pachereva as Chair for remainder of council term (JFSAC-2021-02, carried)
• Elected Councillor Kadwell as Vice-Chair for remainder of council term (JFSAC-2021-03, carried)
• Approved 2021/22 meeting schedule (JFSAC-2021-04, carried)

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on the Age-Friendly Business Guide and the Niagara Older Adult Alliance, and to review its 2021/2022 workplan. The committee will also consider correspondence from the Town about winter maintenance of municipal sidewalks and trails for the 2021/2022 season. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Update on Age-Friendly Business Guide
• Update on Niagara Older Adult Alliance
• Review of 2021/2022 Workplan
• Correspondence on Municipal Sidewalks and Trails Winter Maintenance 2021/2022

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee approved the Age-Friendly Business Guide as amended and the 2021-2022 workplan as amended. They also received and filed updates on the Niagara Older Adult Alliance and winter maintenance correspondence, and appointed two members to participate in Jordan Lion's Park development discussions.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 (AFAC-2021-40)
• Approved Age-Friendly Business Guide as amended (AFAC-2021-41)
• Approved 2021-2022 workplan as amended (AFAC-2021-42)
• Received and filed Niagara Older Adult Alliance update (AFAC-2021-43)
• Received and filed winter maintenance correspondence (AFAC-2021-44)
• Appointed T. Lewis and C. Sheridan to park development meeting (AFAC-2021-45)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for Lincoln, ON, dated 2021-10-29. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed items for decision or discussion.

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially endorse its 2022 work plan. The agenda also includes a presentation from Niagara Region about the Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement. The meeting is open to public observation via webcast.

• Discussion and endorsement of the 2022 work plan
• Presentation by Graeme Guthrie, Niagara Region, on Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee endorsed its 2022 work plan, with a focus on advancing Lincoln's Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) status to silver. The committee also received and filed a presentation from Niagara Region on the Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement. The work plan will be prioritized by staff and presented at the November meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting (ATAC-2021-38)
• Received and filed presentation on Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement (ATAC-2021-39)
• Endorsed 2022 work plan as amended (ATAC-2021-40)

Committee of Adjustment

This is the agenda for the Lincoln Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 26, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Special Council Meeting

This special virtual meeting includes a notice of motion from Councillor Russell to regulate Airbnbs, a proclamation for the Year of the Garden 2022, and several by-laws including one to authorize a site plan agreement with Taylor Emerson. Council will also receive minutes from recent committee meetings and a Niagara Region request regarding speed limits.

• Notice of Motion to regulate Airbnbs (Councillor Russell)
• By-law 2021-85 to deem part of a registered plan of subdivision not subject to section 50(3) of the Planning Act
• By-law 2021-86 to authorize a site plan agreement with Taylor Emerson
• Proclamation of Year of the Garden 2022
• Niagara Region request to review and amend Section 128 (Rate of Speed) of the Highway Traffic Act

Council endorsed a Niagara Region request to review and amend Section 128 (Rate of Speed) of the Highway Traffic Act, aiming for consistent speed limits across the Town. Council also directed staff to research and investigate possible zoning and by-law adjustments to regulate, license, and restrict short-term rentals like Airbnb. A motion from the Committee of the Whole minutes was carried 5-3, and several by-laws were approved.

• Endorsed Niagara Region correspondence on amending Highway Traffic Act speed limit section (carried)
• Directed staff to research and investigate short-term rental by-law and zoning adjustments (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations from Oct 6, 13, and 18 minutes (carried)
• Lifted and considered Motion No. CSI-2021-64 from Oct 18 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried 5-3)
• Approved By-law 2021-85 to deem part of a registered plan of subdivision not a plan (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-86 to authorize a site plan agreement with Taylor Emerson (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-87 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (carried)
• Approved Special Council Minutes of October 4, 2021 (carried)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package for Lincoln, ON, dated 2021-10-22. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review minutes from its September meeting and a subcommittee, receive updates on recent events including the grand opening, Pioneer Day, Culture Days, and Art Lives Here, and review website and social media traffic reports. The meeting is open to the public via webcast.

• Review of Museum Advisory Committee minutes from September 16, 2021
• Review of Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub Committee minutes from September 14, 2021
• Update on Museum and Cultural Centre Grand Opening, Pioneer Day, Culture Days, and Art Lives Here events
• Monthly website traffic and social media report for September-October

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from its September 16, 2021 meeting and the Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub Committee minutes from September 14, 2021. The committee received updates on recent events (Grand Opening, Pioneer Day, Culture Days, Art Lives Here) and on website traffic and social media, filing them for information. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of September 16, 2021 meeting (MAC-2021-39)
• Approved Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub Committee minutes of September 14, 2021 (MAC-2021-40)
• Received and filed update on Museum and Cultural Centre events (MAC-2021-41)
• Received for information the Bi-Monthly Activities Report (MAC-2021-42)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed tourism destination brand identity, a tender award for the Rittenhouse Road reconstruction, and an expanded sidewalk winter maintenance program. The committee will also hear delegations from local wineries and breweries regarding the tourism brand, and receive updates on accessibility and IT projects. Two items will be discussed in closed session: a potential land acquisition or disposition related to Blezard Drive and a matter of municipal property security.

• Tourism Destination Brand Identity report (AD-22-21) with delegations from local wineries and breweries
• Rittenhouse Road Reconstruction Project tender award (PW-26-21)
• Proposed Expanded Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Program (PW-30-21)
• Beamsville Truck Bypass Implementation Study update (PW-32-21)
• Closed session items: land deal related to Blezard Drive and property security

Council approved and adopted 'Niagara Benchlands' as the Town of Lincoln's Tourism and Destination Brand Identity, following supportive delegations from local wineries and businesses. Council also awarded a $4,138,224.90 contract for the Rittenhouse Road Reconstruction Project to Alfred Beam Excavating Limited, and received updates on sidewalk winter maintenance, the Beamsville Truck Bypass study, and IT projects. Several reports and minutes were received and filed, and two confidential items were discussed in closed session.

• Adopted 'Niagara Benchlands' as Lincoln's Tourism and Destination Brand Identity (PED-2021-62)
• Approved $4,138,224.90 contract for Rittenhouse Road Reconstruction to Alfred Beam Excavating Limited (CSI-2021-56)
• Received and filed Report PW-30-21 on Proposed Expanded Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Program (CSI-2021-58)
• Received and filed Beamsville Truck Bypass Implementation Study Update (CSI-2021-61)
• Received and filed 2021 IT Project Status Update (FN-18-21)
• Approved Administration of Policies and Procedures to guide future policy creation (GBF-2021-52)
• Received and filed Niagara Region Official Plan Update draft policies (PED-2021-63)
• Received and filed confidential updates on Blezard Drive and cyber security, directing staff to proceed as directed (CSI-2021-64, CSI-2021-65)

Heritage Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Lincoln Heritage Advisory Committee contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Budget Committee

The Lincoln, ON Budget Committee is meeting virtually to begin 2022 budget deliberations, focusing on the 10-year capital plan. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the capital plan, with public participation allowed via video or phone. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2022 Budget Deliberations Phase 1 - 10 Year Capital Plan
• 2022 Budget Deliberations Phase 1 Presentation

The committee received a presentation on the 2022 budget and 10-year capital plan as information. Staff will incorporate changes and return with the updated capital plan for approval at the next budget meeting in November. No budget items were approved at this meeting.

• Received 2022 budget presentation and 10-year capital plan as information (COWB-2021-07)
• Directed staff to update the 10-year capital plan and bring it back for approval in November

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss items including a presentation on the Winter Snow Clearance Program, updates on the WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities application and the Age-Friendly Business Recognition Program, and a review of the 2021-2022 workplan. Delegations from Civic Connect Youth Skills Studio and Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers are also scheduled.

• Presentation on Winter Snow Clearance Program with sidewalk maintenance details for Lincoln East and Beamsville
• Delegation from Kailene Jackson and David Robitaille on Civic Connect Youth Skills Studio
• Delegation from Lorraine Hulley on Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers
• Update on WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities application
• 2021-2022 Workplan Review

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee received and filed information from two delegations: Civiconnect Youth Skills Studio and Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers. The committee also received and filed presentations on the Winter Snow Clearance Program and an update on the WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities application. The 2021-2022 Workplan Review was deferred to the November meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting (AFAC-2021-35)
• Received and filed delegations from Civiconnect Youth Studio and Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers (AFAC-2021-36)
• Received and filed Winter Snow Clearance Program presentation (AFAC-2021-37)
• Received and filed WHO Global Network application update (AFAC-2021-38)
• Deferred 2021-2022 Workplan Review to November meeting (AFAC-2021-39)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss a Community Improvement Plan Activity and Monitoring Report (AD-21-21), which is the main substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and a confidential item regarding a personal HR matter. Public participation is allowed via video or phone due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Community Improvement Plan Activity and Monitoring Report AD-21-21 with appendices and presentation
• Confidential item under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual (HR matter)

The Committee of the Whole received for information the Community Improvement Plan Activity and Monitoring Report (AD-21-21) and extended speaking time for the presentation. Council also held a closed session on a personal matter and directed staff accordingly. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Extended speaking time for CIP presentation (GBF-2021-45, carried)
• Received Report AD-21-21 for information (GBF-2021-46, carried)
• Adjourned to closed session for HR matter (GBF-2021-47, carried)
• Resumed open session (GBF-2021-48, carried)
• Received and filed confidential update; directed staff as per closed session (GBF-2021-49, carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special virtual meeting of Lincoln Town Council. The agenda is largely procedural, including recognition of a local baseball team, a proclamation for Islamic History Month, and approval of previous minutes. The main substantive items are a series of by-laws authorizing a Community Improvement Plan grant, several site plan agreements, a zoning amendment, and a land conveyance, plus a notice of motion to regulate Airbnbs.

• By-law 2021-78: Community Improvement Plan Grant agreement with Mike Commisso Investments Inc.
• By-law 2021-79: Site plan agreement with Solera Commons Inc.
• By-law 2021-80: Site plan agreement with Crossing Jordan Holdings Inc.
• By-law 2021-81: Conveyance of lands to Ruth and Nathan Veldhuizen
• By-law 2021-83-Z565: Zoning by-law amendment for 1950578 Ontario Inc.

The Special Council meeting approved several by-laws, including a zoning amendment (2021-83-Z565) and site plan agreements for developments by Solera Commons Inc., Crossing Jordan Holdings Inc., and NHDG (Utopia) Inc. A Community Improvement Plan Grant agreement with Mike Commisso Investments Inc. and a land conveyance to Ruth and Nathan Veldhuizen were also approved. Councillor Reimer declared a conflict of interest on the Solera Commons site plan agreement and abstained from that vote. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved by-laws 2021-78, 2021-79, 2021-81, 2021-82 (all carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment 2021-83-Z565 (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement with Crossing Jordan Holdings Inc. (2021-80, carried)
• Approved minutes of September 13 and September 29, 2021 (carried)
• Approved recommendations from Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Received and filed Mayor's and Regional Councillor's reports (carried)
• Approved confirmation by-law 2021-84 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss planning and economic development, general business and finance, and community services items. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of vacant land condominium application by 1950578 Ontario Inc., a reserves and reserve funds policy update, a corporate communications strategy update, and a diversity, equity and inclusion policy. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as advisory committee minutes.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium Application by 1950578 Ontario Inc. (PLZBA20210120, PLCVL20210121, PD-42-21)
• Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy update (FN-15-21) with delegation by Byron Tan of Watson & Associates
• Corporate Communications Strategy Update (AD-18-21)
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (AD-19-21)
• Age Friendly Advisory Committee Minutes of July 8, 2021 and Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of August 19, 2021

The Committee of the Whole approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of vacant land condominium for 1950578 Ontario Inc. in Beamsville, subject to conditions including a holding provision. Council also approved a new Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy, adopted a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, and received updates on corporate communications and reserve funds.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment PLZBA20210120 and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium PLCVL20210121 for 1950578 Ontario Inc. (PED-2021-59)
• Approved Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy FN-15-21 and directed Treasurer to prepare a by-law (GBF-2021-42)
• Adopted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy HR-2020-02 (GBF-2021-44)
• Received and filed Corporate Communications Strategy Update AD-18-21 (GBF-2021-43)
• Received and filed delegation from Watson & Associates on 2021 Reserves and Reserve Funds Update (GBF-2021-41)
• Received and filed delegation from Upper Canada Consultants on the condominium application (PED-2021-58)
• Received and filed consent agenda with advisory committee minutes (CSI-2021-54)

Special Council Meeting

This Special Council meeting is largely procedural, including approval of prior minutes and a confirming by-law. The main substantive item is a report on the Jordan Village Reconstruction Tender Results (PW-29-21), which Council will consider.

• Jordan Village Reconstruction Tender Results (PW-29-21)
• Approval of Special Council Minutes of September 20, 2021
• By-law 2021-77 to adopt, confirm, and ratify Council resolutions

Council approved the contract award for the Jordan Village Reconstruction tender to Trenchline & Roads for $14,439,874.35, along with additional funding from long-term borrowing and reserve funds to be incorporated into the 2022 budget. The engineering services of IBI Group were also approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign and seal the contract documents. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved contract award to Trenchline & Roads for $14,439,874.35 (carried)
• Approved additional funding from Long-Term Borrowing and Reserve Funds for 2022 budget (carried)
• Approved retaining IBI Group for engineering services (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign and seal contract documents (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 Special Council meeting (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2021-77 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lincoln Committee of Adjustment meeting on September 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear staff presentations on the Lakeshore Roads Environmental Assessments, the Winter Snow Clearance Program, and the Greenlane Reconstruction Project. They will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive an update on the Niagara Region Transit On Demand Governance Project. The meeting is open to the public via webcast.

• Presentation on Lakeshore Roads Environmental Assessments
• Presentation on Winter Snow Clearance Program (sidewalk maintenance)
• Presentation on Greenlane Reconstruction Project
• Bicycle Friendly Sub-Committee minutes of September 1, 2021
• Update on Niagara Region Transit (NRT) On Demand Governance Project

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee received and filed presentations on Lakeshore Roads Environmental Assessments, the Winter Snow Clearance Program, and the Greenlane Reconstruction Project, approving the snow clearance program as presented. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings and forwarded comments to Council, including support for canoe/kayak access at Lake Ontario and separation of the multi-use trail from the road on Greenlane.

• Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 meeting (ATAC-2021-32)
• Received and filed Lakeshore Roads EA presentation; forwarded canoe/kayak access comment to Council (ATAC-2021-33)
• Approved Winter Snow Clearance Program as presented (ATAC-2021-34)
• Received and filed Greenlane Reconstruction Project presentation; forwarded trail separation comment to Council (ATAC-2021-35)
• Approved Bicycle Friendly Sub-Committee minutes of September 1, 2021 (ATAC-2021-36)
• Received and filed Niagara Region Transit On Demand Governance Project update (ATAC-2021-37)

Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to orient new members, discuss and approve the 2021 meeting schedule, and review a staff report on affordable housing needs and demands (PD-36-20). They will also discuss the Niagara Official Plan's growth allocation to 2051. The meeting is open to public observation via webcast, with written comments accepted.

• Review of staff report PD-36-20 (Dec 14, 2020) on Affordable Housing Needs and Demand Study
• Discussion of Niagara Official Plan growth allocation to 2051
• Committee orientation presentation for new members
• Discussion and approval of 2021 meeting schedule
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting, receiving orientation and staff reports. It approved its 2021 meeting schedule and received information on an affordable housing needs study, which set a target of 140 rental housing units. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Received orientation presentation (HHCPAC-2021-01, carried)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (HHCPAC-2021-02, carried)
• Received affordable housing needs study PD-36-20 (HHCPAC-2021-03, carried)
• Received Niagara Official Plan discussion (HHCPAC-2021-04, carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special virtual meeting of Lincoln Town Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a motion to move into closed session to discuss the Jordan Village Improvement Project, covering negotiations and personal matters. No decisions or public discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(k) and 239(b) regarding Jordan Village Improvement Project
• By-law 2021-76 to adopt, confirm and ratify Council proceedings

Council met virtually and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the Jordan Village Improvement Project, citing negotiations and personal matters. After resuming, Council received the confidential presentation and directed staff to proceed as instructed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session for Jordan Village Improvement Project (carried)
• Resumed open session (carried)
• Received and filed confidential presentation; directed CAO and staff to proceed (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-76 confirming proceedings (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss impact measures for the Museum and Cultural Centre, amendments to the Collections and Research Sub-Committee terms of reference, and receive activity and website traffic reports. A presentation on an art therapy study of visitor reactions to the Holocaust Memorial Museum is also scheduled.

• Discussion on impact measures for the Museum and Cultural Centre
• Amendments to the Collections and Research Sub-Committee Terms of Reference
• Museum and Cultural Centre Bi-Monthly Activities Report with attendance data
• Monthly website traffic and social media report
• Presentation by Donna Betts on art therapy study of Holocaust Memorial Museum visitor reactions

The Museum Advisory Committee approved an amendment to the Collections and Research Sub-Committee Terms of Reference. It also received and filed an art therapy study presentation on visitor reactions to the Holocaust Memorial Museum, impact metrics, and activity and website reports. All motions were carried.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2021 meeting (MAC-2021-33)
• Extended speaking time for Donna Betts presentation (MAC-2021-34)
• Received and filed art therapy study presentation (MAC-2021-35)
• Received and filed impact metrics (MAC-2021-36)
• Approved amendment to Collections and Research Sub-Committee Terms of Reference (MAC-2021-37)
• Received and filed bi-monthly activities and website/social media reports (MAC-2021-38)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss the 2022 budget process and principles, as outlined in report FN-14-21. The agenda includes a presentation and appendices on this topic. No other substantive items are listed; the rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Report FN-14-21: 2022 Budget Process and Principles
• Appendix A to Report FN-14-21
• 2022 Budget Process and Principles Presentation

Council received and filed Report FN-14-21 on the 2022 Budget Process and Principles, following a staff presentation covering 2021 highlights, 2022 budget considerations, guiding principles, and proposed budget targets. The report was received for information only, with no decisions on budget amounts made. Council also extended the presentation time by motion to allow staff to complete their remarks.

• Received and filed Report FN-14-21 on 2022 Budget Process and Principles (carried)
• Extended presentation time until completed (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Lincoln's Special Council meeting on September 13, 2021, includes presentations on an intersection safety study (Ontario St. and King St.) and Niagara Region's 5-year transportation capital budget. Council will also consider approving several by-laws, including traffic and parking amendments, farm help house agreements, part lot control exemption, land conveyance, and a site plan agreement.

• Intersection Safety Study presentation for Ontario St. and King St.
• Niagara Region 1-5 year Transportation Capital Budget presentation
• By-law 2021-69: amend traffic and parking by-law 89-2000
• By-law 2021-70 and 2021-71: farm help house agreements with Blue Sky Nursery Ltd. and Robert and Barbara Condotta
• By-law 2021-72: part lot control exemption for Vista Ridge Phase 1 (Plan 30M-451)

Council approved six by-laws, including two farm help house agreements, a part lot control exemption for Vista Ridge Phase 1, a land conveyance to Niagara Region for Fly Road, a site plan agreement with Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church, and a traffic and parking amendment. Council also received and filed presentations on the Region's transportation capital budget and an intersection safety study for Ontario and King Streets. All motions were carried.

• Approved by-law 2021-69 amending traffic and parking by-law 89-2000 (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-70 farm help house agreement with Blue Sky Nursery Ltd. (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-71 farm help house agreement with Robert and Barbara Condotta (carried; Councillor Reimer abstained)
• Approved by-law 2021-72 part lot control exemption for Vista Ridge Phase 1 (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-73 conveyance of lands to Niagara Region for Fly Road (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-74 site plan agreement with Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church (carried)
• Received and filed presentations on Niagara Region transportation capital budget and King/Ontario intersection safety study (carried)
• Approved minutes of August 3 and September 7, 2021 special council meetings (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Lincoln Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of September 9, 2021. The text contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only interface labels from the eSCRIBE software. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no business is described.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19. The main business is approving six by-laws to establish a jointly run fire department with the Town of Grimsby, including a shared service pilot agreement, appointments of fire chief and deputies, and a joint advisory committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like call to order, minutes, and confirmatory by-law.

• By-law 2021-62: shared fire protection services pilot agreement with Grimsby
• By-law 2021-63: jointly establish and regulate a Lincoln-Grimsby Fire Department
• By-law 2021-64: appoint Gregory Hudson as Fire Chief
• By-law 2021-65: appoint William J. Blake as Deputy Fire Chief
• By-law 2021-66: appoint William Thomson as Deputy Fire Chief

Council approved a shared fire services pilot project and a by-law to jointly establish a fire department with Grimsby, appointing a fire chief and two deputy chiefs. It also established a Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee with amended membership, and appointed three council members to it. The meeting was procedural in part, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved shared fire services agreement with Grimsby (By-law 2021-62)
• Approved joint fire department by-law (2021-63)
• Appointed Gregory Hudson as Fire Chief (2021-64)
• Appointed William J. Blake as Deputy Fire Chief (2021-65)
• Appointed William Thomson as Deputy Fire Chief (2021-66)
• Approved Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee by-law as amended (2021-67)
• Appointed Councillor Pachereva to Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee (8-1)
• Appointed Councillor Mikolic to Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee (7-2)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss several reports, including amendments to the parking by-law, a youth skills studio funding request, traffic by-law changes for speed reduction on Cassandra and Connor Drives, and an update on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. The agenda also includes confidential items related to the Jordan Village Improvement Project and BDSS. Public comments and delegations are invited.

• Amendments to Parking By-law 89-2000 (PD-39-21)
• Youth Skills Studio – Skills Development Fund report (AD-14-21)
• Traffic By-law Amendments for speed reduction on Cassandra Drive and Connor Drive (PW-27-21)
• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative – Update 1 (PW-25-21)
• Confidential items: Jordan Village Improvement Project and BDSS

Council received and filed a report on the Youth Skills Studio and directed staff to proceed with implementing the program at the town-owned facility at 4996 Beam Street in Beamsville. Council also amended the parking by-law process, directing staff to prepare a recommendation report after public consultation. Speed reductions to 40 km/h on Cassandra Drive and Connor Drive were approved. Council also received and filed updates on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and various committee minutes.

• Approved motion PED-2021-55: Receive and file Report AD-14-21 and direct staff to implement the Youth Skills Studio at 4996 Beam Street.
• Approved motion PED-2021-56: Amended the parking by-law recommendation to remove approval of all amendments in Appendix A.
• Approved motion PED-2021-57: Receive and file Report PD-39-21 and direct staff to prepare a recommendation report after public consultation on parking by-law amendments.
• Approved motion CSI-2021-47: Received and filed Active Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes of May 27, 2021.
• Approved motion CSI-2021-48: Received and filed the consent agenda including Active Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes of June 24, 2021 and Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of July 22, 2021.
• Approved motion CSI-2021-49: Received and filed Report PW-25-21 on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.
• Approved motion CSI-2021-50: Received and filed Report PW-27-21 and approved a 40 km/h speed reduction on Cassandra Drive and Connor Drive, amending the Traffic and Parking By-law.
• Approved motions CSI-2021-53 and GBF-2021-39: Received and filed confidential updates and directed staff to proceed as directed in closed session for the Jordan Village Improvement Project and Beamsville District Secondary School.

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to consider several items, including approving an application to join the World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, discussing a survey summary report, and receiving an update on the Age-Friendly Business Recognition Program. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of application to join WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
• Discussion on Age-Friendly Survey Summary Report
• Update on Age-Friendly Business Recognition Program
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2021

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee approved the application to join the World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, with a request to add an Indigenous history acknowledgement. The committee also approved participating in an IFA conference virtual platform in November 2021 and spending up to $150 on brochure printing. The minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting were approved as amended, with a former member's name removed. The Age-Friendly Survey Summary Report was discussed but remains under review.

• Approved the application to join the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (Motion AFAC-2021-32)
• Approved participation in a virtual platform at the IFA conference on November 9-12, 2021 (Motion AFAC-2021-33)
• Approved spending up to $150 towards printing brochures (Motion AFAC-2021-34)
• Approved the July 8, 2021 meeting minutes as amended, removing a former member's name (Motion AFAC-2021-31)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is holding a virtual meeting with statutory public meetings for three applications: two minor variance requests and one consent application. The committee will also review correspondence, confirm previous minutes, and set the next meeting date.

• Minor variance PLVAR20210133, 5095 Connor Drive, Troy & Caryn Vandooyeweert
• Minor variance PLVAR20210143, 4018 Highland Park Drive, Mark Ramsay & Susy Archibald
• Consent application PLCON20210062, 2869 Prince William Street, Brett & Amoreena Meadows
• Approval of July 27, 2021 draft minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda. Two minor variances for deck construction at 5095 Connor Drive and 4018 Highland Park Drive were granted, and a consent to sever land at 2869 Prince William Street was approved with conditions. The meeting was procedural and all motions carried.

• Granted minor variance PLVAR20210133 for deck at 5095 Connor Drive (carried)
• Granted minor variance PLVAR20210143 for covered deck at 4018 Highland Park Drive (carried)
• Granted consent application PLCON20210062 to sever land at 2869 Prince William Street (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 28, 2021 (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss current and future exhibits at the Museum and Cultural Centre (2022-2025), impact measures, a possible speaking series, and updates on Pioneer Day and the grand opening. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation on current exhibits and collections at the Museum and Cultural Centre (2022-2025)
• Discussion on impact measures for the Museum and Cultural Centre
• Discussion on a speaking series for the committee
• Update on Pioneer Day and grand opening of Museum and Cultural Centre
• Monthly website traffic and social media report (July-August 2021)

The Museum Advisory Committee approved a speaking series for itself, similar to the lecture series planned for the Museum and Cultural Centre. They also received updates on current exhibits, impact measures, Pioneer Day and the grand opening, and website traffic. No substantive decisions were made beyond the speaking series approval.

• Approved speaking series for Museum Advisory Committee (MAC-2021-30)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021, as amended (MAC-2021-27)
• Received and filed presentation on current exhibits and collections (MAC-2021-28)
• Received information on impact measures and agreed to complete outcome exercises (MAC-2021-29)
• Received information on Pioneer Day and grand opening (MAC-2021-31)
• Received monthly website traffic and social media report (MAC-2021-32)

Special Council Meeting

This special virtual meeting includes a presentation on revised Niagara Transit Governance strategies, reports from the Mayor and Regional Councillor, and several by-laws. Council will also consider a confidential item regarding the Chief Administrative Officer's performance review. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the transit governance discussion and four temporary-use by-laws.

• Presentation on Niagara Transit Governance revised strategies
• By-law 2021-57-Z563: temporary use of lands (Floyd and Rose Wassenar)
• By-law 2021-58: temporary use agreement with Floyd and Rose Wassenaar
• By-law 2021-59-Z564: temporary use of lands (Timmers)
• By-law 2021-60: temporary use agreement with Peter and Lynn Timmers

Council approved two sets of temporary use by-laws and agreements, one for Floyd and Rose Wassenaar (6-3) and one for Peter and Lynn Timmers (5-3, with Councillor Timmers abstaining due to conflict of interest). Council also received and filed reports on Niagara Transit Governance and the Mayor's report, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved temporary use by-law 2021-57-Z563 and agreement 2021-58 for Floyd and Rose Wassenaar (6-3)
• Approved temporary use by-law 2021-59-Z564 and agreement 2021-60 for Peter and Lynn Timmers (5-3, Councillor Timmers abstained)
• Received and filed Niagara Transit Governance presentation and report AD-16-21 (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 Special Council meeting (carried)
• Approved recommendations from Committee of the Whole minutes of July 21, 26, and 28, 2021 (carried)
• Received and filed Mayor's Report and Regional Councillor Update (carried)
• Moved to closed session for CAO performance review, then resumed and received confidential presentation (carried)
• Confirmed proceedings with By-law 2021-61 (carried)

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss active transportation initiatives in Lincoln, ON. Items include a presentation on accessibility, updates on the Active Transportation Map, and discussions on bicycle-friendly community signage and a potential bike-friendly sub-committee. The meeting is open to public observation via webcast.

• Presentation by Donna Herrington on Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and AODA
• Update on Active Transportation Map and Webpage
• Discussion on Bicycle Friendly Community Signage
• Discussion on Niagara Cycling Clubs Alliance feedback request
• Request to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for platform at Jordan Valley Creek

The committee approved ordering three Bicycle Friendly Community signs for town gateways and three bike racks for Beamsville, Vineland, and Jordan, with locations to be set later. It also endorsed a Bike Friendly Sub-Committee to pursue silver-level designation by 2024, supported sharing feedback with the Niagara Cycling Club Alliance, and approved drafting a letter about a Jordan Valley Creek platform. Minutes from May and June were approved, and other items were received as information.

• Approved minutes of May 27 and June 24, 2021 (ATAC-2021-25)
• Ordered 3 Bicycle Friendly Community signs and 3 bike racks for Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan (ATAC-2021-27)
• Endorsed Bike Friendly Sub-Committee terms and appointed members (ATAC-2021-29)
• Supported Niagara Cycling Club Alliance feedback request (ATAC-2021-28)
• Approved drafting letter to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority about Jordan Valley Creek platform (ATAC-2021-30)
• Received and filed Active Transportation Map and Webpage update (ATAC-2021-26)
• Received and filed Lakeshore and Shoreline Improvements study notice (ATAC-2021-31)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop meeting held virtually. The sole substantive item is a presentation on Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) by MDB Insight, with only directions to staff and receive-and-file motions permitted. No delegations will be registered.

• Workshop presentation on Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) by L. Millier, Executive Vice President, MDB Insight
• Attachments: CIP Workshop Presentation and Background Information

The Committee of the Whole held a workshop on Community Improvement Plans (CIPs), with a presentation by L. Millier of MDB Insight. Council received and filed the presentation as information. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and educational.

• Received and filed CIP workshop presentation (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a virtual statutory public meeting to consider two applications: a minor variance for properties at 4312, 4314, and 4318 Ontario Street, and a consent application for 4486 Ontario Street. The agenda also includes review of correspondence, approval of previous minutes, and other routine business.

• Minor variance application PLVAR20210128 for 4312, 4314 & 4318 Ontario Street (Tom Bosma)
• Consent application PLCON20210119 for 4486 Ontario St. (Crestpoint Real Estate (REX Ontario) Inc.)
• Review of correspondence relating to applications
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from May 26, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications. First, it granted a minor variance to Tom Bosma for a five-storey mixed-use building at 4312-4318 Ontario Street, allowing a reduced rear yard setback and increased height. Second, it granted consent to sever 3,606 square metres of land at 4486 Ontario Street for Crestpoint Real Estate, subject to 15 conditions including road widening and servicing requirements. Both decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance PLVAR20210128 for 4312-4318 Ontario St. (5-storey building, reduced rear yard setback to 0m, height to 20m) (carried)
• Approved consent application PLCON20210119 for 4486 Ontario St. to sever 3,606 sq m, with 15 conditions (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 24, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and decide on several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments and a road closure, as well as financial and community services reports. The agenda includes statutory public meetings, delegations, and reports on the 2020 audit, Q2 financials, and various project updates. Two councillors have declared conflicts of interest on specific items.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium by 1950578 Ontario Inc. (PD-38-21) at 4423 Ontario Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment for temporary use by Floyd and Rose Wassenaar (PD-34-21)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for temporary use by Lynn and Pete Timmers (PD-35-21) - Councillor Timmers declared conflict
• Road Closure and Conveyance by Cave Spring Vineyard and Malivoire Wine Company (PD-37-21) - Councillor Reimer declared conflict
• 2021 Q2 Financial Report (FN-13-21) and 2020 Audited Financial Statements presentation by KPMG

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments to permit temporary garden suites, one at 3507 Campden Road (4-3) and one at 4278 Victoria Avenue (5-3), each subject to conditions including size limits, temporary use agreements, and $5,000 deposits. Council also approved a road closure and conveyance for Cave Spring Vineyard and Malivoire Wine Company, and received the 2020 audited financial statements. Several reports were received for information, including the 2021 Q2 financial report and various committee updates.

• Approved garden suite at 3507 Campden Road (PD-35-21) (4-3)
• Approved garden suite at 4278 Victoria Avenue (PD-34-21) (5-3)
• Approved road closure and conveyance for Cave Spring Vineyard and Malivoire Wine Company (PD-37-21)
• Approved consolidated audited financial statements for fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2020
• Approved new QEW Gateway Sign design at Beamsville interchange (AD-17-21)
• Approved citizen appointments to Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee (confidential)
• Received 2021 Q2 Financial Report (FN-13-21) for information
• Received Community Services 2021 Mid-Year Update (CS-08-21) for information

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to consider several items, including an appointment to the Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee and a bi-monthly activities report for the Museum and Cultural Centre. The committee will also discuss a potential lecture series, impact metrics for the museum, and volunteer opportunities. A delegation from the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty Volunteer Association is scheduled to speak on the Swiss/German Mennonites' journey to the Twenty.

• Appointment to the Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee
• Museum and Cultural Centre Bi-Monthly Activities Report (May-July) with appendices on strategic priorities and social media metrics
• Discussion regarding a Lecture Series for the Museum and Cultural Centre
• Discussion regarding Impact Metrics for the Museum and Cultural Centre
• Delegation: Lloyd Haines on Swiss/German Mennonites' Journey to the Twenty

The Museum Advisory Committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and appointed Chair Teather and Councillor Pachereva to the Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee. They also received and filed a delegation on the Swiss/German Mennonites' Journey to the Twenty and a bi-monthly activities report, and discussed a lecture series and impact metrics without formal decisions.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2021 (MAC-2021-21)
• Extended speaking time for delegation (MAC-2021-22)
• Received and filed delegation on Mennonites' Journey (MAC-2021-23)
• Appointed Chair Teather and Councillor Pachereva to Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee (MAC-2021-24)
• Received and filed Museum and Cultural Centre Bi-Monthly Activities Report (MAC-2021-25)
• Received information on Lecture Series and assigned A. Lytle to coordinate (MAC-2021-26)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop meeting held virtually. The only substantive item is a presentation on the 2021 Reserve and Reserve Funds, given by B. Tan and G. Scandlan of Watson and Associates. No delegations are registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive and file are permitted.

• Workshop presentation on 2021 Reserve and Reserve Funds by B. Tan and G. Scandlan (Watson and Associates)

Council received and filed a presentation from Watson and Associates on the 2021 Reserve and Reserve Fund study. The presentation defined reserves and reserve funds, outlined categories, and noted that a finalized policy framework will be presented in the fall. No decisions were made beyond receiving the information.

• Received and filed the 2021 Reserve and Reserve Fund study presentation (Motion COWW-2021-10, carried).

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to review draft interpretive plaque wording for the Museum and Cultural Centre at 3800 Main Street, Jordan, and for 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station, and to discuss a plaque for Woodburn Cottage. They will also consider a resolution on Heritage Conservation Districts. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes.

• Review draft plaque wording for Museum and Cultural Centre at 3800 Main Street, Jordan
• Review draft interpretive plaque at 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station
• Discussion on interpretive plaque for Woodburn Cottage
• Discussion on Heritage Conservation Districts Council Resolution

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved the draft wording for an interpretive plaque at the Museum and Cultural Centre, 3800 Main Street, Jordan, and approved Option 1 (as modified) for a plaque at 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station. They also received and filed information about a potential plaque for Woodburn Cottage, deferring further discussion to the next meeting. No declarations of interest were made, and the minutes from June 10, 2021 were approved.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 (Motion MHC-2021-28).
• Approved draft interpretive plaque wording for 3800 Main Street (Motion MHC-2021-29).
• Approved interpretive plaque Option 1, as modified, for 2818 Prince William Street (Motion MHC-2021-30).
• Received and filed information on Woodburn Cottage plaque (Motion MHC-2021-31).

Special Council Meeting

This is a special virtual meeting of Lincoln Town Council. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and confirming proceedings, along with several by-laws for approval, including appointments, community improvement grants, and fire route designations.

• By-law 2021-52 to appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors and amend By-law 2019-27
• By-law 2021-53 to authorize a Community Improvement Grant for Harsch Group Inc.
• By-law 2021-54 to authorize a Community Improvement Grant for Mike Commisso Investments Inc.
• By-law 2021-55 to designate fire routes and ensure unobstructed Fire Department access to hydrants
• By-law 2021-56 to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by Council Resolution

The Special Council meeting on July 12, 2021, was largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions. Council approved the minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting, received and filed the Committee of the Whole minutes and reports from the Mayor and Regional Councillor, and passed four by-laws: appointing municipal weed inspectors, authorizing two Community Improvement Grants, and designating fire routes. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Special Council Minutes of June 21, 2021 (SC-2021-102)
• Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 5, 2021 (SC-2021-103)
• Received and filed Mayor's Report and Regional Councillor Update (SC-2021-104)
• Approved By-law 2021-52 to appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors and amend By-law 2019-27
• Approved By-law 2021-53 authorizing Community Improvement Grant for Harsch Group Inc.
• Approved By-law 2021-54 authorizing Community Improvement Grant for Mike Commisso Investments Inc.
• Approved By-law 2021-55 to designate fire routes and ensure fire department access to hydrants
• Approved By-law 2021-56 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its revised 2021 work plan and receive updates on several age-friendly initiatives, including a business recognition program, the Town's Youth Friendly designation, the Age-Friendly Niagara Network, a WHO application, Senior's Month, Council of Aging collaboration, and a Brock research project. The meeting also includes approval of the June 3, 2021 minutes. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Revised Age-Friendly Advisory Committee Work Plan 2021
• Update on Age-Friendly Business Recognition Program
• Update on Town of Lincoln's Youth Friendly Designation
• Update on World Health Organization Application and Workplan
• Update on Brock Research Project

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee approved a motion to support and endorse attending the International Federation of Aging's 15th Global Conference on Aging (Nov 9-12, 2021). They also approved the minutes of the June 3, 2021 meeting and received and filed verbal updates on various work plan items. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2021 meeting (AFAC-28)
• Endorsed attending IFA 15th Global Conference on Aging, Nov 9-12, 2021 (AFAC-2021-29)
• Received and filed verbal updates on work plan, business recognition, youth friendly designation, Niagara Network, WHO application, Senior's Month, and Brock Research Project (AFAC-2021-30)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss planning and infrastructure items, including draft policies for the Niagara Official Plan and proposed revisions to garden suite policies. They will also consider a fire route by-law update and a contract award for the First Avenue watermain replacement and road reconstruction project. The agenda includes several consent items, such as minutes from advisory committees and the library board.

• Review of draft policies for the Niagara Official Plan (PD-32-21)
• Draft revisions of garden suite policies (PD-33-21)
• Fire Route By-law update (FS-04-21)
• First Avenue Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction Project Award (PW-21-21)
• Consent agenda: minutes from heritage, age-friendly, museum, and library board meetings

The Committee of the Whole approved a contract award of $1,033,896 to Catalina Excavating Inc. for the First Avenue Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction Project, and authorized the Mayor and Town Clerk to sign the contract. Council also received and filed reports on Niagara Official Plan draft policies and garden suite policy revisions, directing staff to forward comments or prepare further reports. An updated fire route by-law was enacted to designate fire routes in the Town.

• Approved contract award to Catalina Excavating Inc. for $1,033,896 for First Avenue Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction
• Enacted updated fire route by-law to designate fire routes on certain lands
• Received and filed Report PD-32-21 on Niagara Official Plan draft policies, directing staff to forward comments to the Region
• Received and filed Report PD-33-21 on garden suite policy revisions, directing staff to prepare a recommendation report after public consultation
• Received and filed consent agendas including Municipal Heritage, Age-Friendly, Museum, and Library Board minutes

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially endorse a Bike Friendly Sub-Committee, discuss bicycle-friendly community signage, and consider a request to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for a platform at Jordan Valley Creek. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee chair and updates on a mapping project and police representation.

• Discussion and endorsement of a Bike Friendly Sub-Committee with draft terms of reference
• Discussion on Bicycle Friendly Community Signage
• Request to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for platform at Jordan Valley Creek
• Presentation by Donna Herrington, Chair of Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Update by T. Clark on Mapping Project

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee met virtually on June 24, 2021, but quorum was not achieved after 15 minutes. As a result, no substantive decisions were made, and all agenda items were postponed to the next meeting on July 29, 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Postponed all agenda items to July 29, 2021 meeting (no quorum)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lincoln Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 22, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Special Council Meeting

Council approved a motion to initiate a formal study for the adoption of Heritage Conservation Districts within the Town of Lincoln, in accordance with Section 40.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The study will be conducted by Planning staff in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Committee, with regular updates to the Committee of the Whole. All other business was routine, including approval of minutes, information items, and by-laws.

• Approved motion to initiate Heritage Conservation District study (carried)
• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting May 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received and filed four correspondence items (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from June 9 and June 14, 2021 (carried)
• Received and filed Mayor's Report and Regional Councillor Update (carried)
• Approved five by-laws including fire service agreement, zoning amendments, and Official Plan amendment (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-51 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee approved minutes, received a conservator's presentation on the Fraktur Collection, appointed three new members to the Collections and Research Sub-Committee, established a Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee with two appointees, and endorsed an amended Sustainability Commitment Statement to be posted on the town website. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2021 (MAC-2021-13)
• Extended speaking time for conservator Laura Fedynyszyn (MAC-2021-14)
• Received and filed Fraktur Collection presentation (MAC-2021-15)
• Appointed R. Konkle, T. Platts, V. Reiser to Collections and Research Sub-Committee (MAC-2021-16)
• Appointed A. Chiota, J. Woolsey to Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee (MAC-2021-17)
• Endorsed Sustainability Commitment Statement as amended (MAC-2021-18)
• Received and filed monthly website traffic and social media report (MAC-2021-19)
• Received and filed correspondence re: Museum Website (MAC-2021-20)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and infrastructure items. Key items include two zoning by-law amendment applications, one for a temporary use by Floyd and Rose Wassenaar and another by Pete and Lynn Timmers, on which Councillor Timmers has declared a conflict. The committee will also review reports on fire services, park lighting, plastics reduction, and bridge replacement.

• Zoning by-law amendment for temporary use by Floyd and Rose Wassenaar (PLZATU20210097)
• Zoning by-law amendment by Pete and Lynn Timmers (PLZATU20210071) - Councillor Timmers declared conflict
• Zoning by-law amendment for 4195 Fly Road (PLZBA20210037)
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for 4238 Fly Road (PLOPA20210036 & PLZBA20210037)
• Shared Fire Service Pilot Project and Automatic Aid with St. Catharines Fire Service reports

Council directed staff to proceed with a two-year shared fire service pilot project with the Town of Grimsby, including enacting by-laws to establish a joint fire department and appoint a Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 4195 Fly Road and an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 4238 Fly Road. A motion to hold two temporary-use applications until a report on garden suite standards was defeated, but a subsequent motion to direct staff to provide such a report was carried. Council approved a single-use plastics reduction strategy, including a ban on single-use plastic water bottles in municipal facilities by the end of 2021.

• Approved shared fire service pilot project with Town of Grimsby (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 4195 Fly Road (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for 4238 Fly Road (carried)
• Defeated motion to hold temporary-use applications until report on garden suites (defeated)
• Directed staff to report on temporary uses and garden suite standards (carried)
• Approved single-use plastics reduction strategy with water bottle ban (carried as amended)
• Approved $796,596.59 cost sharing for Glass Avenue Bridge replacement (carried)
• Approved automatic aid agreement with St. Catharines Fire Service (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to review a draft interpretive plaque for 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station, and to discuss historical churches, the Jordan Station Post Office, and the Heritage Registry. Members will also discuss ceremonies for designation and interpretive plaques, and receive an update on new regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Review draft interpretive plaque at 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station
• Discussion regarding historical churches and research project
• Discussion regarding the Jordan Station Post Office and the Heritage Registry
• Discussion regarding ceremonies for designation plaques and interpretive plaques
• Update on new general regulations and amendments under the Ontario Heritage Act

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved minutes from May 13, 2021, and referred the draft interpretive plaque for 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station, to staff for review and comment before final approval. The committee also received and filed information on historical churches, the Jordan Station Post Office, and plaque ceremonies, with plans for a research report and tentative September ceremonies pending COVID-19 regulations.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (MHC-2021-23)
• Referred draft interpretive plaque for 2818 Prince William Street to staff for review (MHC-2021-24)
• Received and filed information on historical churches and research projects (MHC-2021-25)
• Received and filed info on Jordan Station Post Office; A. Pasquini to complete research report (MHC-2021-26)
• Received and filed info on plaque ceremonies; approved installation and tentative September ceremonies (MHC-2021-27)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop meeting held virtually. Council will receive presentations from staff on approaches to development concepts and community economic development 101. No delegations are registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive and file are permitted.

• Workshop presentation on Approaches to Development Concepts by M. Bruder, Director of Planning and Development
• Workshop presentation on Community Economic Development 101 by P. Di Ianni, Director of Economic Development and Communications

The Committee of the Whole received two informational workshop presentations: one on approaches to development concepts and another on community economic development. No substantive decisions were made; the presentations were received and filed as information.

• Received and filed development concepts presentation (carried)
• Received and filed community economic development presentation (carried)

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on the Age-Friendly Niagara Network, the application to join the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, and to review its 2021 work plan. They will also introduce a Brock University co-op student and discuss Seniors' Month activities.

• Introduction of co-op student from Brock University
• Update on Age-Friendly Niagara Network
• Update on WHO Global Network application
• Review of Age-Friendly Work Plan 2021
• Seniors' Month - June activities

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee received and filed updates on the Age-Friendly Niagara Network and the application to join the WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, with submission expected in September. Members also reviewed the work plan, assigning tasks and timelines, and heard about a Brock University co-op student's progress on summarizing the Community Survey. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving information and approving the previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 1, 2021 meeting (AFAC-2021-25)
• Received and filed update on Age-Friendly Niagara Network (AFAC-2021-26)
• Received and filed update on WHO Global Network application (AFAC-2021-27)

Special Council Meeting

Council approved a motion directing staff to review the Town's Community Improvement Programs (CIPs) and compare them with neighboring municipalities, but removed a clause that would have paused new residential CIP applications. The motion was carried as amended. Council also approved several by-laws, including zoning and site plan agreements, and received reports from the Mayor and Regional Councillor.

• Approved CIP review motion as amended, removing freeze on new residential applications (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-36 for all-way stop at Greenlane and Garden Gate Terrace (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-37 for Central Ave on-street parking restrictions (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law 2021-38-Z560 for 2228490 Ontario Inc. (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2021-39, 2021-40, 2021-41, 2021-44 for site plan, heritage designation, CIP grant, and safety zone (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2021-42 and 2021-43 for Vineland Growers CIP grant and site plan agreement (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 (carried)
• Received and filed Mayor's and Regional Councillor's reports (carried)

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates from staff on the Konkle Creek Path and the Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program, plus an update from the chair on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and declarations of interest.

• Update on Konkle Creek Path from Manager of Engineering Services
• Update on Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program from Associate Director of Recreation and Culture
• Update on Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority from Chair Phillips
• Approval of April 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee received updates on the Konkle Creek Path construction, which is expected to be fully operational by August, and on Lincoln's Bronze status in the Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program. The committee also discussed forming a sub-committee to strengthen the bike award application and agreed to follow up with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority about a proposed pier at Jordan Valley Creek. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving information.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Konkle Creek Path update for information (carried)
• Received Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program update for information (carried)
• Received Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority update for information (carried)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop meeting held virtually. The main item is a presentation on Procurement 101 covering procurement procedures and requirements, given by the Town's Procurement Agent and legal counsel. No delegations are registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive and file for information are permitted.

• Workshop presentation on Procurement 101: Overview of Procurement Procedures and Requirements by L. Scheffler (Town of Lincoln Procurement Agent) and A. Gajaria (Aird & Berlis LLP legal counsel)

The Committee of the Whole held a workshop on May 26, 2021, to receive a presentation on the Town of Lincoln's procurement procedures and requirements. The presentation covered procurement principles, the procurement cycle, competitive and non-competitive processes, templates, and evaluation. Council members asked questions about bidder debriefs, staff time, CETA requirements, and delegated authority. The committee voted to receive and file the presentation for information (Motion COWW-2021-08), which was carried.

• Received and filed the Procurement 101 presentation (Motion COWW-2021-08, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda: four minor variances (deck setback, dwelling setbacks, garage height/lot coverage, and accessory dwelling unit variances) and one consent for a lot boundary adjustment. All decisions were carried unanimously, with one member absent due to technical issues during the first vote. Conditions were attached to some approvals, including septic system approval and acknowledgment of proximity to an active quarry.

• Approved minor variance for rear yard setback reduction at 4017 Cachet Court (carried)
• Approved minor variance for dwelling setbacks and unit area at 4880 Thirty Road North (carried)
• Approved minor variance for garage height and lot coverage at 4251 Merritt Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance for accessory dwelling unit and setbacks at Mountain & Spring Creek Road (carried)
• Approved consent for lot boundary adjustment at 3179 Tallman Drive (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding statutory public meetings on a zoning by-law amendment for property owned by 2228490 Ontario Inc. and a road allowance closure and conveyance for Cave Spring Cellars Ltd. and Malivoire Estate Winery. The committee will also receive reports on municipal law enforcement, a library update, a hospice funding request, capital project contingency, and community safety zones on William Street. Two councillors have declared conflicts of interest on the zoning and road closure items.

• Zoning by-law amendment application by 2228490 Ontario Inc. (PLZACO20210064)
• Cave Spring Road allowance closure and conveyance application by Cave Spring Cellars Ltd. and Malivoire Estate Winery (PD-26-21)
• Municipal Law Enforcement Quarterly Update (PD-27-21)
• Funding request for Residential Hospice Niagara Expansion (FN-10-21)
• William Street Community Safety Zones approvals report (PW-18-21)

The Committee of the Whole approved a zoning by-law amendment for agricultural remnant lands, received a road closure application for information, and approved a $115,000 funding request for McNally House Hospice. They also received updates on by-law enforcement, capital project contingency, and library services.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment PLZACO20210064 for 2228490 Ontario Inc. (carried)
• Received Road Closure and Conveyance Application PD-26-21 for information; report to come (carried)
• Received Municipal Law Enforcement Quarterly Update PD-27-21 (carried)
• Received and filed Lincoln Public Library 2020 Annual Report and Strategic Plan update (carried)
• Received and filed Lincoln Public Library Board Minutes of March 16, 2021 (carried)
• Approved $115,000 funding for McNally House Hospice over 5 years (carried)
• Received and filed 2020 Capital Project Contingency Update FN-11-21 (carried)
• Approved by-law to establish Community Safety Zone on William Street (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to select a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve the 2021 meeting schedule, and endorse the 2021 work plan. They will also discuss establishing a Collections and Research Sub-Committee and receive updates on the Strategic Plan and the Museum and Cultural Centre opening. Correspondence regarding a partnership agreement with CANOO will be reviewed.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2021 meeting schedule
• Endorsement of 2021 work plan
• Establishment of Collections and Research Sub-Committee
• Update on Museum and Cultural Centre opening

The committee approved its 2021 meeting schedule and endorsed the 2021 work plan. It established a Collections and Research Sub-Committee and appointed three members. The committee also approved adding a Land Acknowledgement to future agendas and received updates on the Museum and Cultural Centre opening.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2021 (MAC-2021-04)
• Elected T. Teather as Chair for remainder of Council term (MAC-2021-05)
• Elected P. Creighton as Vice-Chair for remainder of Council term (MAC-2021-06)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (MAC-2021-07)
• Endorsed 2021 work plan (MAC-2021-08)
• Endorsed Collections and Research Sub-Committee Terms of Reference and appointed R. Smith, P. Creighton, D. Betts (MAC-2021-09)
• Received and filed Strategic Plan and Museum opening updates (MAC-2021-10)
• Approved inclusion of Land Acknowledgement in future agendas (MAC-2021-12)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved amending the Woodburn Cottage designation by-law to exclude lands proposed for a 9-unit townhouse development, and directed staff to include its comments on the site plan application for that development. The committee also approved interpretive plaques for 2818 Prince William Street and the Museum property at 3800 Main Street, and deferred discussion on a historical churches research project to June 10, 2021.

• Approved amendment to Woodburn Cottage designation by-law to exclude townhouse lands (MHC-2021-17)
• Directed staff to include committee comments on site plan application for 8-unit townhouse development (MHC-2021-18)
• Approved interpretive plaque for 2818 Prince William Street, former Jordan Train Station (MHC-2021-19)
• Deferred discussion on historical churches research project to June 10, 2021 (MHC-2021-20)
• Approved interpretive plaque for Museum property at 3800 Main Street, with wording drafted in consultation with Indigenous stakeholders (MHC-2021-21)
• Requested staff report on merits of adding Jordan Station Post Office to Heritage Registry (MHC-2021-22)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special virtual council meeting with several routine approvals: adopting the 2021 tax rate by-law, a part-lot control exemption for Vista Ridge Block 119, and a site plan agreement with the District School Board of Niagara. Council will also receive two Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decisions and consider a motion for a CIP program review.

• 2021-32 By-law to adopt estimates and set 2021 tax rates
• 2021-33 By-law to exempt part lot control at Vista Ridge Block 119
• 2021-34 By-law to authorize site plan agreement with District School Board of Niagara
• LPAT decisions on By-law 2019-47-Z523 and 3648-3650 Glen Rd.
• Motion for a CIP Program Review by Councillor A. Russell

Council received and filed LPAT decisions and reports, approved the Committee of the Whole minutes, and passed the 2021 tax rate by-law. In closed session, Council directed staff not to proceed with the sale of Elizabeth Street Park and to maintain greenspace until Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan targets are met. The motion carried 9-0.

• Approved Special Council Minutes of April 19, 2021 (SC-2021-66)
• Received and filed LPAT decisions on By-law 2019-47-Z523 and 3648-3650 Glen Rd. (SC-2021-67)
• Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes of May 3, 2021 as amended (SC-2021-68)
• Received and filed Mayor's Report and Regional Councillor Update (SC-2021-69)
• Directed staff not to proceed with sale of Elizabeth Street Park and to maintain greenspace (SC-2021-72, 9-0)
• Approved 2021 tax rate by-law 2021-32 (SC-2021-73)
• Approved by-law 2021-33 exempting lands part lot control Vista Ridge Block 119 (SC-2021-73)
• Approved by-law 2021-34 authorizing site plan agreement with District School Board of Niagara (SC-2021-73)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding statutory public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments at 4195 and 4238 Fly Road, and will also discuss reports on citizen advisory committees, housing and homelessness, climate change initiatives, and the purchase of two dump/plow trucks. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 4195 Fly Road (AD-09-21)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 4238 Fly Road (AD-11-21)
• Purchase of one tandem axle and one single axle dump/plow trucks (PW-17-21)
• Climate change initiatives update (PW-16-21)
• Housing and homelessness community partnership advisory committee report (LS-04-21)

Council endorsed and established the Housing and Homelessness, Community Partnership Advisory Committee with amended terms of reference, appointing four councillors as members and setting a rotation for chair and vice-chair roles. Council also approved the purchase of two dump/plow trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Canada for $562,658.82 plus HST. Two zoning by-law amendments for properties on Fly Road were received for information, with recommendation reports to follow.

• Established Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee with amended terms (carried as amended)
• Appointed Councillor Rintjema as Chair and Councillor Timmers as Vice-Chair until end of 2021 (carried as amended)
• Approved purchase of one tandem axle and one single axle dump/plow trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Canada for $562,658.82 + HST (carried)
• Received for information zoning by-law amendment for 4195 Fly Road (carried)
• Received for information zoning by-law amendment for 4238 Fly Road (carried)
• Received and filed Citizen Advisory Committees 2020 Annual Update (carried)
• Received and filed Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee minutes of March 4, 2021 (carried)
• Received for information Climate Change Initiatives Update (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications to sever surplus farm dwellings at 4241 Victoria Avenue, two minor variances for properties at 4003 Crown Street and 4669 Greenlane Road, and deferred one consent application. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent PLCON20210057 to sever surplus farm dwelling at 4241 Victoria Avenue (carried)
• Approved consent PLCON20210058 to sever surplus farm dwelling at 4241 Victoria Avenue (carried)
• Approved minor variance PLVAR20210067 for rear yard setback at 4003 Crown Street (carried)
• Approved minor variance PLVAR20210069 for garage height at 4669 Greenlane Road (carried)
• Deferred consent application PLCON20210062 at applicant's request (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2021 (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 26, 2021 (carried)

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive presentations on the Beamsville Truck By-Pass Implementation Study, sidewalk winter maintenance program development, and a bicycle playground at Ashby Park. They will also get updates on the Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program and the Mapping Project Sub-Committee. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and declarations of interest.

• Presentation on Beamsville Truck By-Pass Implementation Study by IBI Group
• Presentation on Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Program Development
• Bicycle Playground at Ashby Park stakeholder session #2 presentation
• Update on Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program
• Update on Mapping Project Sub-Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee approved spending $3,500 for a bike repair station at Ashby Park, appointed two members to a sidewalk winter maintenance working group, and received updates on the Beamsville Truck By-Pass study and mapping project. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $3,500 for Ashby Park bike repair station (carried)
• Appointed M. McRonald and A. Bowles to Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Working Group (carried)
• Received IBI Group presentation on Beamsville Truck By-Pass Implementation Study (carried)
• Received mapping project sub-committee update (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council declared a climate crisis, joining a national and international movement, and directed staff to work with other municipalities to make climate initiatives permanent. The declaration is symbolic and does not invoke the emergency response plan. Council also approved several by-laws, including a temporary zoning use and a public nuisance by-law.

• Declared a climate crisis (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-29-Z559 for temporary zoning use (Owen Barkway) (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-30 to prohibit and regulate public nuisances (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-31 to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 29, 2021 special council meeting (carried)
• Approved recommendations from standing committee minutes (carried)
• Received and filed reports from CAO, Mayor, and Regional Councillor (carried)
• Received and filed confidential update on Blezard Drive (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting on April 15, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, declarations, next meeting, adjournment) and one confidential item for committee orientation. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential item under Section 239 (3.1) for committee orientation
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM (virtual)

The committee met virtually, held a closed session for committee orientation, and received and filed the information. No regular agenda items or substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned to closed session for committee orientation (carried)
• Resumed open session (carried)
• Received and filed closed session orientation information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially decide on several reports, including a proposed Public Nuisance By-law, the 2020 Year End Financial Report, and multiple infrastructure and community projects. Items include tender awards for road rehabilitation and Lakeshore Roads improvements, a Beamsville Truck Bypass study update, and a contract for Rotary Park Phase II construction. The agenda also includes routine minutes from advisory committees.

• Public Nuisance By-law (PD-24-21) with proposed fine schedule
• 2020 Year End Financial Report presentation (FN-09-21)
• 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program tender award (PW-13-21)
• Lakeshore Roads and Shoreline Improvements Environmental Assessment project award (PW-15-21)
• Award of contract for Rotary Park Phase II construction (CS-06-21)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program tender to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Ltd. for $1,430,399.65, and awarded the Rotary Park Phase II construction contract to Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. for $2,756,040. Council also enacted a Public Nuisance By-law, approved the 2020 Year End Financial Report, and allocated community funds including $20,200 for the Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund and $1,750 from the Whipple Trust Fund. All motions carried unanimously.

• Enacted Public Nuisance By-law (PD-24-21) (carried)
• Approved 2020 Year End Financial Report (carried)
• Approved $1,430,399.65 road rehabilitation contract to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Ltd. (carried)
• Retained WSP Canada Inc. for Lakeshore Roads and Shoreline Improvements EA (carried)
• Approved $1,750 Whipple Trust Fund disbursement (carried)
• Approved $20,200 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund allocation plus $8,550 COVID-19 relief (carried)
• Awarded $2,756,040 Rotary Park Phase II contract to Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. (carried)
• Received and filed Q1 2021 Public Works and Beamsville Truck Bypass reports (carried)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a virtual Committee of the Whole workshop. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive items for decision. The only listed item is a confidential session for council and committee chair training, and no delegations will be registered.

• Confidential item under Section 239 (3.1) for council and committee chair training
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 emergency provisions
• No delegations permitted; only directions to staff and motions to receive and file

The Committee of the Whole met virtually and, after a roll call, moved into closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for Council and Committee Chair Training. The live webcast was suspended during the closed session. After resuming open session, Council received and filed the confidential training session and presentation. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Adjourned to closed session for Council and Committee Chair Training (Motion COWW-2021-05, carried).
• Resumed open session (Motion COWW-2021-06, carried).
• Received and filed the confidential training session and presentation (Motion COWW-2021-07, carried).

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including a presentation on Niagara Region Seniors Services, a review of municipal sidewalk winter maintenance levels of service, and an update on the application to join the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. The committee will also receive updates on the Seniors' Centre Without Walls program and hold a round table discussion on community categories. The meeting is open to the public via webcast.

• Niagara Region Seniors Services presentation by Jennifer Butera
• Municipal Sidewalks - Winter Maintenance Level of Service Review presentation
• Update on application to join WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
• Seniors' Centre Without Walls program update
• Community Categories round table discussion

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee appointed J. Miranda and B. Jones to the Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Working Group. It also requested the Mayor provide a letter of commitment for the WHO Age-Friendly Cities application, and received updates on Niagara Region senior services and the Seniors' Centre Without Walls program.

• Approved minutes of March 4, 2021 meeting (Motion AFAC-2021-19).
• Extended speaking time for Niagara Region delegation (Motion AFAC-2021-20).
• Received and filed Niagara Region senior services presentation (Motion AFAC-2021-21).
• Appointed J. Miranda and B. Jones to Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Working Group (Motion AFAC-2021-22).
• Requested Mayor provide letter of commitment for WHO Age-Friendly Cities application (Motion AFAC-2021-23).
• Received and filed update on Seniors' Centre Without Walls Program (Motion AFAC-2021-24).

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop meeting held virtually. The only substantive item is a presentation by Trajectory Brands Inc. on the Lincoln Tourism Strategy. No delegations will be registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive and file are permitted.

• Presentation by Jeannette Hanna and Stephen Weir of Trajectory Brands Inc. on Lincoln Tourism Strategy
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 emergency
• No delegations registered; workshop format only

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from Trajectory Brands Inc. on the Lincoln Tourism Strategy, which recommended adopting 'Niagara Benchlands' as the town's tourism brand. Council discussed the branding and received the presentation as information via motion COWW-2021-04, which was carried. No final decision on the brand was made.

• Received and filed Trajectory Brands Inc. tourism branding presentation (motion COWW-2021-04, carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special virtual council meeting includes several by-laws for approval, including site plan agreements, a zoning amendment, and community safety zones. Council will also consider two notices of motion: one on Vineland redevelopment and the King Street/Victoria Avenue corridor, and another on a climate change adaptation plan. A confidential session is scheduled regarding a potential land acquisition.

• By-law 2021-23: site plan assumption agreement with 2410002 Ontario Inc. (Block 119, 30M-451)
• By-law 2021-24: Community Improvement Grant for West Niagara Community Care
• By-law 2021-25: site plan agreement with Homestead Growers Niagara Inc.
• By-law 2021-26-Z558: zoning amendment for DeHaan Homes Inc.
• By-law 2021-27: designating parts of Serena Drive, Beamsville, and Fourth Avenue, Jordan, as Community Safety Zones

Council approved a motion directing staff to report back on steps for an Urban Design Vision and Master Plan for Vineland, focusing on King Street and Victoria Avenue corridors. Council also authorized the Fire Chief to sign a Fire Safety Grant agreement for virtual training and inspection technology, and approved several by-laws including site plan agreements, a zoning amendment, and community safety zones. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved motion for Urban Design Vision and Master Plan for Vineland (carried)
• Authorized Fire Chief to sign Fire Safety Grant agreement (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-23 for site plan assumption agreement with 2410002 Ontario Inc. (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-24 for Community Improvement Grant to West Niagara Community Care (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-25 for site plan agreement with Homestead Growers Niagara Inc. (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-26-Z558 zoning amendment for DeHaan Homes Inc. (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-27 designating Serena Drive and Fourth Avenue as Community Safety Zones (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-28 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to select a chair and vice chair, and to receive updates on park pathway lighting guidelines, a mapping project, and an Ashby Park bicycle playground stakeholder session. They will also review an annual update report and correspondence about winter maintenance of multi-use trails.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on Park Pathway Lighting Guidelines
• Update on Mapping Project Sub-Committee
• Update on Stakeholder Session for Ashby Park Bicycle Playground
• Annual Update Report for Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to hold statutory public meetings for two minor variance applications and one consent application, and to review related correspondence. The committee will also confirm previous minutes and appoint a secretary-treasurer.

• Minor variance: PLVAR20210031, 4662 Sandy Cove Drive, Mark & Lisa Vegso
• Minor variance: PLVAR20210041, 4049 Stadelbauer Drive, Alain & Marianne Fournier
• Consent application: PLCON20210034, 3998 Victoria Avenue, 1254349 Ontario Ltd.
• Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications before it. It granted minor variances for new homes at 4662 Sandy Cove Drive and 4049 Stadelbauer Drive, and granted a consent application with conditions for 3998 Victoria Avenue. The committee also appointed Trudy Gravel as its new Secretary-Treasurer and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Appointed Trudy Gravel as Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment.
• Granted application PLVAR20210031 (Mark & Lisa Vegso) for variances at 4662 Sandy Cove Drive to build a new dwelling.
• Granted application PLVAR20210041 (Alain & Marianne Fournier) for a rear yard setback variance for a deck at 4049 Stadelbauer Drive.
• Granted application PLCON20210034 (1254349 Ontario Ltd.) for consent and easements at 3998 Victoria Avenue, subject to conditions.
• Approved the minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting.
• Scheduled the next meeting for April 27, 2021.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially decide on several infrastructure and planning items, including extending the Niagara Region on-demand transit pilot, creating community safety zones on Serena Drive and Fourth Avenue, and awarding tenders for watermain and sewer work. They will also hear delegations on the Ellis Property slope stabilization and the Beamsville BIA's year-end report, and review reports on building permit fees, council remuneration, zoning, and economic development.

• Niagara Region Transit On-Demand Pilot Extension (PW-12-21)
• Serena Drive and Fourth Avenue Community Safety Zones (PW-09-21)
• Friesen Neighbourhood Phase 2 Watermain Replacement tender award (PW-10-21)
• Queen Street Sanitary Sewer Upsizing tender award (PW-11-21)
• Zoning By-law Amendment application by Owen Barkway (PLZATU20200113)

The Committee of the Whole approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.44M watermain and road rehabilitation project in the Friesen neighbourhood and a $954,717.90 sewer upsizing on Queen Street. Council also approved the Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan, established community safety zones on Serena Drive and Fourth Avenue, and approved a zoning by-law amendment for a garden suite at 3775 Thirteenth Street. All motions were carried unanimously, with Councillor Reimer declaring conflicts on the sewer and zoning items.

• Approved $1,437,475.00 contract to Rankin Construction Inc. for Friesen Neighbourhood Phase 2 watermain and road rehabilitation (carried)
• Approved $954,717.90 contract to O’Hara Trucking & Excavating Inc. for Queen Street sanitary sewer upsizing (carried; Reimer recused)
• Approved Town of Lincoln Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan and directed staff to execute actions (carried)
• Approved by-law to establish Community Safety Zones on Serena Drive and Fourth Avenue (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for garden suite at 3775 Thirteenth Street with conditions (carried; Reimer recused)
• Approved extending Niagara Region Transit On-Demand Pilot Service for an additional year (carried)
• Received and filed reports on building permit fees, council remuneration, and communications/economic development updates (carried)

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole workshop held electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda is mostly procedural (call to order, roll call, declarations, adjournment) with one confidential item for member education/training on the Ontario Heritage Act. No delegations will be registered, and only directions to staff and motions to receive and file are permitted, so no substantive decisions are expected.

• Confidential item under Section 239 (3.1) for education/training on the Ontario Heritage Act (Aird & Berlis LLP)
• Meeting held electronically per Municipal Act due to COVID-19 emergency
• No delegations registered; workshop format only

The Committee of the Whole met and, after a closed session, received and filed a training presentation from Aird & Berlis LLP on the Ontario Heritage Act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Adjourned to closed session for training under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act (Motion COWW-2021-01, carried)
• Resumed open session (Motion COWW-2021-02, carried)
• Received and filed the closed-session presentation on the Ontario Heritage Act (Motion COWW-2021-03, carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including a cultural heritage evaluation, photographs of heritage properties, the 2021 work plan, and an annual update report. The committee will also consider correspondence about Woodburn Cottage and receive the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Cultural Heritage Evaluation discussion
• Photographs of heritage properties for municipal website
• 2021 Work Plan review
• Annual Update Report for the committee
• Correspondence regarding Woodburn Cottage from Carla Mackie and Vic Dirksen

The committee approved the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Template, the hiring of a photographer for the municipal heritage website, and updates to the 2021 Work Plan. It also received and filed the Annual Update Report and correspondence regarding Woodburn Cottage. Members volunteered to research specific heritage properties.

• Approved the minutes of the February 11, 2021 meeting (MHC-2021-09).
• Approved the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Template (MHC-2021-10).
• Approved hiring a photographer for the municipal heritage website (MHC-2021-11).
• Approved updates to the 2021 Work Plan (MHC-2021-12).
• Received and filed the Annual Update Report (MHC-2021-13).
• Received and filed correspondence from Carla Mackie regarding Woodburn Cottage (MHC-2021-14).
• Received and filed correspondence from Vic Dirksen regarding Woodburn Cottage (MHC-2021-14).
• Received and filed correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario Quarterly Publication (MHC-2021-15).

Special Council Meeting

This is a special virtual council meeting with several routine items, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and passing by-laws. Notable items include a notice of motion for downtown Vineland redevelopment, a presentation on supporting McNally House Hospice, and several by-laws related to drainage loans, appointments, zoning, and the Committee of Adjustment.

• Notice of motion for Downtown Vineland Redevelopment by Councillor Paul MacPherson
• Presentation by Debbie Zimmerman on supporting McNally House Hospice
• By-law 2021-16: Tile drainage loan for 4531 Maplegrove Road
• By-law 2021-20-Z557: Zoning by-law amendment for 2772494 Ontario Inc.
• By-law 2021-21: Establish a Committee of Adjustment

Council received a presentation from the McNally House Hospice and passed a motion to request provincial and regional support for end-of-life care, and to direct staff to report back on a financial contribution starting in 2022 over five years. Several by-laws were approved, including those related to drainage works, a Deputy Clerk appointment, a zoning amendment, and establishing a Committee of Adjustment. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to support McNally House Hospice expansion and direct staff to report on funding (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-16 for drainage works under Tile Drainage Act (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-17 for special annual drainage rates (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2021-18, 2021-19, 2021-20-Z557 (Deputy Clerk, marriage solemnization, zoning amendment) (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-21 to establish Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-22 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss mental health support offered by Pathstone, select a chair and vice chair, and appoint members to research a WHO age-friendly cities application and assist with events planning. They will also review an annual update report and community category updates on housing and health.

• Discussion of mental health support offered at Pathstone, with delegation from Kim Rossi, Director of Philanthropy & Public Relations
• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of members to research World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Application
• Appointment of members to assist with Events Planning
• Annual Update Report for Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee approved minutes, heard a delegation from Pathstone Foundation on mental health support, and selected C. Sheridan as Chair and T. Lewis as Vice-Chair for 2021. Members also directed research on the WHO Age-Friendly Cities application and assigned volunteers for event planning.

• Approved February 4, 2021 minutes (AFAC-2021-08)
• Received and filed Pathstone Foundation delegation (AFAC-2021-10)
• Directed B. Jones, A. Chartier, and Councillor MacPherson to explore Pathstone partnership and Rose Cottage Hospice delegation (AFAC-2021-11)
• Selected C. Sheridan as Committee Chair for 2021 (AFAC-2021-13)
• Selected T. Lewis as Committee Vice-Chair for 2021 (AFAC-2021-14)
• Directed B. Jones, T. Lewis, L. Laird, and C. Sheridan to research WHO Age-Friendly Cities application (AFAC-2021-15)
• Directed C. Venditti, A. Chartier, T. Lewis, B. Jones, and D. Brown to assist with event planning (AFAC-2021-16)
• Requested staff investigate a health care survey (AFAC-2021-18)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and receive reports on several topics, including a Niagara Transit Governance study, the status of active residential developments, and updates on the Beamsville and Jordan-Vineland water distribution systems. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory committees and a presentation on the Jordan Village Improvement Project. Several confidential items are scheduled for closed session.

• Niagara Transit Governance study (AD-02-21) with delegation from GO Implementation Director Matt Robinson
• Status of Active Residential Developments report (PD-18-21) with activity data to Dec 31, 2020
• Summary Report for Beamsville and Jordan-Vineland Distribution Systems (PW-04-21)
• Jordan Village Improvement Project update presentation
• Appointments to Museum Advisory Committee (LS-01-21) and Committee of Adjustment (LS-02-21)

Council endorsed, in principle, the Full Commission Model for consolidating Niagara's public transit, with conditions including maintaining current service levels and reviewing the financial model. They also approved proceeding with the Jordan Village Improvement Project after a cost savings analysis, and authorized a radio communications contract with Motorola Solutions in closed session.

• Endorsed Full Commission Model for Niagara transit consolidation (as amended)
• Approved proceeding with Jordan Village Improvement Project
• Authorized contract with Motorola Solutions for radio communications
• Approved Committee of Adjustment appointments (confidential)
• Approved Museum Advisory Committee appointments (confidential)
• Received and filed water quality summary reports for Beamsville and Jordan-Vineland
• Received status report on active residential developments
• Received and filed transit governance presentation

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss active transportation matters. They will receive updates on park pathway lighting guidelines, the Mapping Project Sub-Committee, and a stakeholder session for the Ashby Park bicycle playground. The committee will also select a Chair and Vice Chair and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Update on park pathway lighting guidelines from Manager of Parks & Open Spaces
• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on Mapping Project Sub-Committee
• Update on stakeholder session for Ashby Park bicycle playground
• Minutes of January 28, 2021 meeting

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee met virtually but quorum was not achieved, so all agenda items were postponed to the March 25, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed all agenda items to March 25, 2021 due to lack of quorum

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to hold statutory public meetings for three minor variance applications. The committee will also review correspondence, approve previous minutes, and conduct other business. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the public hearings.

• Minor variance application PLVAR20210005, Ninth Street WS, Colin Glass
• Minor variance application PLVAR20210014, 4100 13th Street, Kenneth Hoffer
• Minor variance application PLVAR20210019, 4058 Spring Creek Road, Gregory and Shannon Zwiep
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from January 26, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. Application PLVAR20210005 (Colin Glass) was granted to allow a reduced front yard setback for a house. Application PLVAR20210014 (Kenneth Hoffer) was granted to permit a barn before the main house, a taller barn, and a two-bedroom basement apartment with an exterior staircase. Application PLVAR20210019 (Gregory & Shannon Zwiep) was granted to allow reduced lot area and frontage on a severed lot. The minutes from January 26, 2021, were also approved.

• Approved PLVAR20210005 (Glass) to allow a 9-metre front yard setback where 15 metres is required, with a condition about archaeological resources.
• Approved PLVAR20210014 (Hoffer) to allow a barn before the main house, a 7-metre barn height, a two-bedroom basement apartment, and an exterior staircase.
• Approved PLVAR20210019 (Zwiep) to allow a reduced lot area and frontages on a severed lot.
• Approved the minutes of the January 26, 2021 meeting.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting virtually for a workshop and training session, which will be held in Closed Session. The agenda includes a presentation from Aird & Berlis LLP on the committee's role and a training session from Chair Michael Seaman on researching heritage properties. No delegations or decisions are expected, as the meeting is for education and training only.

• Closed Session training per Municipal Act s.239 (3.1)
• Presentation by Aird & Berlis LLP (Eileen Costello, Rebecca Hines, Corinna Prior, Tom Halinski)
• Training on Research of Heritage Properties by Chair Michael Seaman
• Minutes of January 14, 2021 meeting to be reviewed
• Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved the minutes from its January 14, 2021 meeting and held a closed training session on municipal heritage topics. Presentations from Aird & Berlis LLP and Chair Michael Seaman were received and filed as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (MHC-2021-05)
• Moved into closed session for training (MHC-2021-06)
• Resumed open session (MHC-2021-07)
• Received and filed training presentations (MHC-2021-08)

Special Council Meeting

Lincoln's Special Council meeting on Feb 8, 2021, held virtually due to COVID-19, will consider several by-laws including a part-lot control exemption for Vista Ridge Phase 1, temporary use agreements, and zoning amendments for properties on Spring Creek Road and for FBF Ontario Inc. and Vineland Growers. Council will also receive a presentation on the new West Niagara Secondary School, hear a notice of motion about securing recycling bin contents, and receive updates on COVID-19 and committee minutes.

• By-law 2021-10: exempt lands in Plan 30M-451 from part lot control (Vista Ridge Phase 1)
• By-law 2021-11: temporary use agreement with Dennis and Karen Hodgins for 5179 Spring Creek Rd
• By-law 2021-12-Z554: temporary use of lands for a use prohibited by zoning (Hodgins)
• By-law 2021-13-Z555: zoning amendment for FBF Ontario Inc.
• By-law 2021-14-Z556: zoning amendment for Vineland Growers Co-Operative Limited

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss an update on the Housing Taskforce, an action plan based on an Age-Friendly survey summary, and an application to join the WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. The committee will also review reports on community categories from the survey, such as housing, transportation, and social inclusion. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and is open to public observation via webcast.

• Housing Taskforce update from Councillor Rintjema
• Age-Friendly Survey Summary action plan
• Application to join WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
• Review of survey category reports (housing, transportation, social inclusion, etc.)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 4, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss a range of planning and development items, including zoning by-law amendments, a heritage permit, and a review of a muzzle order. The agenda also includes reports on building activity, a tile drainage loan, and potential infrastructure funding. Several items are presented for discussion, with decisions to be made at a future council meeting.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium by FBF Ontario Inc.
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application by Vineland Growers Co-operative Limited
• Heritage Permit Application for 4918 King Street, Beamsville
• Review of Muzzle Order - Day
• Tile Drainage Loan for 4531 Maplegrove Road

Council approved capital expenditures up to $9.9 million for the Jordan Village Improvement Project, including debenture funding of up to $2.739 million and reserve funds, and directed staff to incorporate pavers for the north section of Main Street. A subsequent motion to refer the report back to the Director of Public Works to investigate cost savings was carried in a recorded vote of 4-3. Council also approved several zoning by-law amendments, a heritage permit, a tile drainage loan, and other routine items.

• Approved $9.9M capital expenditures for Jordan Village Improvement Project (carried)
• Approved $2.739M debenture funding for Jordan Village project (carried)
• Referred PW-01-21 back to Director of Public Works for cost savings review (4-3)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for FBF Ontario Inc. (Woodburn Cottage) (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Vineland Growers Co-operative Limited (carried)
• Approved temporary use zoning by-law for Dennis and Karen Hodgins with conditions (carried)
• Approved heritage permit for 4918 King Street, Beamsville (carried)
• Approved $50,000 tile drainage loan for 4531 Maplegrove Road (carried)

Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on the Active Transportation Mapping Project, promotion and community messaging support, and community/stakeholder updates. They will also review correspondence on winter maintenance of multi-use trails and Niagara Region Public Health's role in healthy community design. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, declarations, and approval of previous minutes.

• Update on Active Transportation Mapping Project
• Update on promotion and community messaging support
• Memorandum on Winter Maintenance – Multi-Use Trails
• Niagara Region Public Health’s Role in Healthy Community Design
• Community and stakeholders update

The Active Transportation Citizen Advisory Committee formed a Mapping Project Sub-Committee to lead the creation of an Active Transportation Network Map, with T. Clark as Chair and three other members. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received and filed updates on communications, correspondence, winter trail maintenance, and public health information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2020 meeting (ATAC-2021-01)
• Formed Mapping Project Sub-Committee with T. Clark as Chair and L. Chettle, Councillor Pachereva, A. Bowles as members (ATAC-2021-02)
• Received and filed update on promotion and community messaging support (ATAC-2021-03)
• Received and filed community and stakeholder updates (ATAC-2021-04)
• Received and filed memorandum on winter maintenance of multi-use trails (ATAC-2021-05)
• Received and filed Niagara Region Public Health's role in Healthy Community Design (ATAC-2021-06)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to hold statutory public meetings for three minor variance applications. The committee will also review correspondence, approve previous minutes, and set the next meeting date. The applications are for properties on Dutch Lane, Ninth Street, and Fretz Boulevard.

• Minor variance application PLVAR20210004, Glynis Parsons, 3364 Dutch Lane
• Minor variance application PLVAR20210003, Kevin Verhoef, 3580 Ninth Street
• Minor variance application PLVAR20200120, Central Properties & Equi, 4669-4671 Fretz Boulevard
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 24, 2020
• Next meeting scheduled for February 23, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. The first allows a smaller agricultural lot at 3364 Dutch Lane, the second permits variances for a garage and dwelling additions at 3580 Ninth Street, and the third allows increased lot coverage and height for accessory structures at 4669-4671 Fretz Boulevard. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance PLVAR20210004 for 3364 Dutch Lane, permitting 7.9 ha lot area where 16.2 ha minimum required (carried)
• Approved minor variance PLVAR20210003 for 3580 Ninth Street, permitting increased lot coverage and reduced setbacks for accessory structures (carried)
• Approved minor variance PLVAR20200120 for 4669-4671 Fretz Boulevard, permitting 9% accessory structure lot coverage and 7.5m height where 5% and 6m permitted (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 24, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 23, 2021 (carried)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 operating budget with a tax levy requirement of $18,933,358, along with the capital budget of $16,615,600. They also approved a pilot project for extended winter maintenance on multi-use trails, funded by up to $12,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. The library's 2021 operating budget presentation was received as information only.

• Approved 2021 operating budget with $18,933,358 tax levy (carried)
• Approved 2021 capital budget of $16,615,600 (carried)
• Approved $12,000 pilot for winter maintenance on multi-use trails (carried)
• Received library 2021 operating budget presentation as information (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council approved eight by-laws covering site plan agreements, road dedications, appointments, interim tax levies, and borrowing. A motion to support declaring a regional state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, and addiction was lost, but a later motion requesting the Region recognize mental health as a crisis was carried. Council also received and filed information packages and reports, and moved to closed session for confidential matters.

• Approved by-laws 2021-01 to 2021-03, 2021-05 to 2021-08 (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-04 for heritage easement (carried, Mayor declared interest)
• Lost motion to support Niagara Region state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, addiction (lost)
• Carried motion to request Niagara Region recognize mental health as regional crisis (carried)
• Received and filed Council Information Packages (carried)
• Received and filed Mayor's report (carried)
• Received and filed Regional Councillor update (carried)
• Moved to closed session for solicitor-client privilege and land acquisition (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to consider two heritage-related items: a heritage permit application for a detached garage at 4918 King Street (Woodburn Cottage) and a conservation easement agreement for 5031 Philp Road. The committee will also receive an update on Ontario Heritage Act amendments and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Heritage permit application for detached garage at 4918 King Street (Woodburn Cottage)
• Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement for 5031 Philp Road
• Update on Ontario Heritage Act amendments
• Approval of December 10, 2020 minutes

The Municipal Heritage Committee recommended approval of a heritage permit for a detached garage at 4918 King Street (Woodburn Cottage) and a heritage conservation easement agreement for a second dwelling unit at 5031 Philp Road. Both motions were carried. The committee also received and filed an update on Ontario Heritage Act amendments and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2020 (MHC-2021-01)
• Recommended approval of heritage permit for detached garage at 4918 King Street (MHC-2021-02)
• Recommended approval of heritage conservation easement agreement for 5031 Philp Road (MHC-2021-03)
• Received and filed update on Ontario Heritage Act amendments (MHC-2021-04)

Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on community survey categories, advertising materials, and an Inclusive Communities grant application. The committee will also review minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting. This is a working meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Review of Age-Friendly Work Plan 2021 and survey results across categories like housing, transportation, and outdoor spaces
• Update on Age-Friendly rack cards and pop-up banner concepts
• Update on Inclusive Communities grant application
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2020 meeting

The Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee received and filed member updates on community survey categories and approved recommended short-term and long-term goals. It also received updates on advertising materials (rack cards and banners arrived) and the Inclusive Communities grant application, noting a letter of support was submitted. All motions carried.

• Approved minutes of December 3, 2020 meeting (AFAC-2021-01)
• Received and filed community category survey updates; approved short-term and long-term goals (AFAC-2021-02)
• Received and filed Recreation Coordinator update on advertising materials (AFAC-2021-03)
• Received and filed update on Inclusive Communities grant application (AFAC-2021-04)