Lincoln public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Housing Select Committee
The committee approved the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (as amended) and adopted the amended Terms of Reference. It assigned staff to prepare a unit‑classification table for the Elevate Living proposal and to arrange a future CMHC presentation. Two items – updating the development‑land potential list and outreach to affordable‑housing partners – were deferred to a later meeting.
- Approved July 11, 2023 Housing Select Committee minutes (as amended)
- Approved amended Terms of Reference
- Assigned Josh to work with Drew Toth to provide a unit‑classification table at the next meeting
- Assigned Josh to arrange a CMHC presentation at a future meeting
- Assigned Josh to provide a summary of planning‑policy changes related to housing
- Deferred update of development‑land potential list
- Deferred outreach to potential affordable‑housing partners
- Tasked committee to create a scoring matrix for affordable housing developments at the December meeting, using Drew's data (Sophia to assist)
Council Meeting
Council approved a motion to update private and public tree protection policies and by-laws to reflect current best practices. The Fire Department was authorized to join the Ontario Naloxone Program to assist with opioid overdoses. Council also approved a partial release of terms for a site plan agreement with Maple Leaf Nurseries.
- Approved review and update of Tree Protection Policies and By-laws with updates due Q1 2024
- Authorized Fire Chief to register for the Ontario Naloxone Program to receive nasal spray
- Authorized Fire Chief and CAO to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Municipality of Niagara for Naloxone administration
- Approved By-law 2023-56 for partial release of site plan agreement terms for Maple Leaf Nurseries - St. Catharines, Limited
- Approved Council minutes from August 8, 2023, and Joint Special Meeting minutes from August 9, 2023
- Received and filed presentation from MPAC regarding Property Assessment in Ontario
- Received and filed report from Regional Councillor Foster
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee approved its 2023-2024 Work Plan and the printing of 100 Age-Friendly Business Guides. The committee declined to support the Treat Accessibility Opportunity but agreed to promote it online. Budget items for bike racks and park projects were deferred to the November meeting.
- Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved 2023-2024 Committee Workplan
- Approved printing of 100 Age-Friendly Business Guides
- Denied support for Treat Accessibility Opportunity
- Approved online promotion of Treat Accessibility Opportunity
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved a request for validation of title for a property at 4895 Lincoln Avenue. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting.
- Approved validation of title for 4895 Lincoln Avenue (Application PLCON20230107)
- Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
Council Meeting
Council appointed Councillor Reimer to a regional landfill liaison committee and approved a by-law to amend local fees and charges. The meeting also included presentations on the residential blue box transition and regional community safety zones.
- Appointed Councillor Reimer to the Niagara Road 12 Landfill Site Citizen’s Liaison Committee (Carried)
- Approved By-law 2023-52 to amend fees and charges (Carried)
- Approved Council minutes from July 17, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from July 24 and July 31, 2023 (Carried)
- Received and filed presentation on Residential Blue Box Transition (Carried)
- Received and filed update from Regional Councillor Foster (Carried)
- Received and filed correspondence from NPCA and Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan (Carried)
- Received and filed Mayor's Report (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee approved the strategic priorities for the 2023-2026 term and the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. It also established fees for an electric vehicle charging pilot project and processed various committee minutes and activity reports.
- Approved 2023-2026 Term of Council Priorities (CARRIED)
- Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (CARRIED)
- Authorized Treasurer to transfer funds from Infrastructure Reserve to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to reach $0 balance (CARRIED)
- Authorized $30,000 transfer from Infrastructure Reserve for Asset Retirement Obligations compliance (CARRIED)
- Approved $2.50 hourly rate for electric vehicle charging in Fees and Charges By-law 2023-01 (CARRIED)
- Approved operational and maintenance fees for EV chargers (CARRIED)
- Adopted minutes for Housing, Heritage, and Age-Friendly committees (CARRIED)
- Received and filed Building Activity Report for January to June 2023 (CARRIED)
Workshop - Committee of the Whole
Council met in a closed session for the purpose of educating and training newly elected members regarding a Council Priorities Workshop. Following the session, Council voted to receive and file the presentation as information.
- Approved adjournment to closed session for Council Priorities Workshop (COWW-2023-12)
- Approved resumption of open session (COWW-2023-13)
- Approved receiving and filing the Council Priorities Workshop presentation as information (COWW-2023-14)
Council Meeting
Council approved several by-laws, including a site plan agreement for a hotel investment and a heritage grant. The board also passed amendments to the administrative monetary penalty system for vehicle parking and the appointment of screening officers for penalty appeals.
- Approved By-law 2023-47 for a site plan agreement with 1878168 Ontario Inc. for a hotel
- Approved By-law 2023-48 for a Heritage Grant agreement with James and Mary-Jane Davison
- Approved By-law 2023-49 amending the parking administrative monetary penalty system
- Approved By-law 2023-50 amending the appointment of Screening Officers for penalty appeals
- Approved June 26, 2023 Council minutes
- Approved July 10, 2023 Committee of the Whole recommendations
- Received and filed report from Regional Councillor Foster
- Received and filed correspondence regarding Age-Friendly Resource Guides
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee reached a consensus to oppose a demolition permit for 3821 Main Street, citing potential for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also adopted a new designation report template and criteria chart for future use.
- Did not support demolition permit for 3821 Main Street
- Approved Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 13 and June 15, 2023
- Approved use of Designation Report Template and O.Reg 9/06 Criteria Chart for future reports
- Requested staff determine ownership of tree at 4016 Mountain Street before deciding on designation
- Received update on Heritage Conservation District Study – Beamsville’s King Street Corridor
- Received delegation regarding cultural heritage impact assessment for 3821 Main Street
- Assigned members to Tier 1 prioritization list properties for research and statements of significance
Housing Select Committee
The Committee approved its 2023 Work Plan and the minutes from March 14, 2023. Members appointed an interim Chair and Vice Chair and endorsed an Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) resolution. The Terms of Reference remain in draft form pending staff revisions.
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved Noel Walker as interim Chair to the end of the calendar year
- Approved Lynn Timmers as interim Vice Chair to the end of the calendar year
- Endorsed the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) resolution
- Approved the 2023 Committee Work Plan
Committee of the Whole
The Committee recommended that Council approve a zoning amendment and subdivision for 4091 and 4075 Fly Road. Other actions included adopting museum policy updates and endorsing a heritage property prioritization list. The Committee also approved terms of reference for the Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee.
- Recommended approval of Report PD-31-23 for 27 single detached and 12 semi-detached dwellings at 4091 and 4075 Fly Road
- Endorsed the Heritage Sub-Committee Prioritization List (Report PD-30-23)
- Approved and adopted Museum Administration and Finance and Education and Interpretation policy changes
- Approved Terms of Reference for the Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
- Adopted Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of April 20, 2023
- Received and filed Public Works Q2 2023 Update (Report PW-05-23)
- Received and filed Museum Courtyard and Children’s Educational Gallery update (Report CS-08-23)
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee approved two resource guides focused on accessibility and business practices. The committee also reviewed the 2023 work plan and budget allocations, with final updates scheduled for September.
- Approved June 1, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approved Age-Friendly Accessibility Community Meeting, Event, and Outdoor Activity Guide
- Approved Draft Age-Friendly Business Guide
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved a height variance for a detached garage and several variances for the construction of a single detached dwelling. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023.
- Approved height variance of 7.4 metres for a detached garage at 4357 Spring Creek Road (PLVAR20230090)
- Approved front yard setback, minimum lot area, and total lot coverage variances for a dwelling at 4920 Thirty Road North (PLVAR20230070)
- Approved Committee of Adjustment Minutes of April 25, 2023
Council Meeting
Council approved several by-laws including Official Plan amendments, zoning changes, and traffic regulations. The body also passed resolutions supporting the maintenance of Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre hours and the use of school bus stop arm cameras.
- Approved By-law 2023-43 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2022-50 for Prudhommes Landing
- Approved By-law 2023-34 for capital work financing and borrowing through OILC
- Approved By-law 2023-35 for a site plan agreement with United Mennonite Home for the Aged
- Approved By-law 2023-36 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2022-50 (2410002 Ontario Inc.)
- Approved By-laws 2023-37 and 2023-44 to adopt Official Plan Amendments 14 and 15
- Approved By-laws 2023-38, 2023-39, and 2023-40 regarding traffic and parking on municipal roads
- Approved By-law 2023-41 for property purchase on East Avenue and By-law 2023-42 for highway system declaration
- Passed resolutions supporting Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre hours, Oath of Office, reducing insurance costs, and school bus stop arm cameras
Museum Advisory Committee
The Committee approved the April 20, 2023 meeting minutes and the Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee minutes from April 5 and May 3, 2023. Members reviewed updated education and finance policies and received progress reports on historic building restorations and the Mobile Museum program.
- Approved Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of April 20, 2023
- Approved Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub-Committee Minutes of April 5 and May 3, 2023
- Forwarded Education and Interpretation and Finance and Administration policies to Council for July 10, 2023
- Directed Cultural Development Coordinator to investigate documenting work project progress for public viewing
- Directed Cultural Development Coordinator to contact media for a newspaper article on work projects
Committee of the Whole
The Committee recommended the approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a commercial mixed-use project. Council also approved a new data disclosure policy and the renaming of a local park. Process updates regarding Bill 109 were endorsed.
- Recommended approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 3335 North Service Rd (CARRIED)
- Endorsed proposed updates to Planning Application processes regarding Bill 109 (CARRIED)
- Approved renaming of parkland at 3039 King Street to Sho’aríshon Park (CARRIED)
- Approved the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy (CARRIED)
- Adopted Age Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee minutes from April 13, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Received and filed the Community Services 2022 Update presentation (CARRIED)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee entered a closed session for education and training regarding heritage designation reports and statements of significance. Following the session, the committee returned to open session and filed the provided information.
- Consensus to enter closed session for training on heritage designation reports and statements of significance
- Consensus to resume open session
- Consensus to receive and file information pertaining to heritage designation reports and statements of significance
Committee of the Whole
The Committee recommended the approval of an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development by MHBC Planning, subject to specific holding conditions. Additionally, the Committee directed staff to prioritize a Community Safety Zone near St. Marks Catholic School.
- Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment PLOPA20230030 and Zoning By-law Amendment PLZBA20230031 for 4020-4064 Mountain Street (Carried as amended)
- Approved motion to prioritize a Community Safety Zone in front of St. Marks Catholic School on Mountain Street (Carried)
- Directed staff to report back during the site plan process regarding the Mountain Street entrance location and amenity features (Carried)
- Received and filed delegations regarding the MHBC Planning application (Carried)
- Received and filed the Beamsville King Street Corridor Heritage Conservation District Study update (Carried)
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
The committee appointed S. Hunt as Vice Chair and approved funding for one committee member and one Public Works staff member to attend the 2023 Ontario Bike Summit. Members discussed the Terms of Reference and the 2023 Work Plan, both of which will be reviewed in June.
- Approved funds for Tom Clark and one Public Works staff member to attend 2023 Ontario Bike Summit
- Approved appointment of S. Hunt as Committee Vice Chair
- Deferred selection of Chair to June meeting
- Deferred approval of Terms of Reference to June meeting
Council Meeting
Council approved a motion to address mental health, addiction, and homelessness. The decision directs staff to develop a workplan and advocate for additional resources from federal and provincial governments.
- Approved motion to support Niagara Region's response to declared emergencies on mental health, addiction, and homelessness
- Directed staff to prepare a report and workplan for improving mental health, addiction, homelessness, and affordable housing
- Directed staff to advocate for updates to the Emergency Act to the Treasury Board
- Approved coordination with Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation - West Lincoln Memorial Site regarding mental health and addiction services
- Approved investigation of a potential youth/community well-being hub
- Directed staff to request letters of support from Ontario municipalities, First Nation communities, MPs, and MPPs
- Approved forwarding advocacy letters to ROMA, NOMA, AMO, and federal and provincial governments
- Approved waiving rules to change the agenda order (RC-2023-63)
Committee of the Whole
Council directed staff to adopt the Niagara Region Stormwater Management Guidelines for future development applications. The meeting also included the approval of amendments to Procedural By-law 2022-04 and the receipt of several information reports regarding economic development and tax levies.
- Directed staff to use Niagara Region Stormwater Management Guidelines for future development applications
- Approved amendments to Procedural By-law 2022-04
- Directed Planning Staff to submit comments on Bill 97 and the Provincial Planning Statement by June 5, 2023
- Approved Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of March 9, 2023
- Directed staff to prepare a recommendation report for 3335 North Service Road after addressing identified issues
- Received and filed 2023 Tax Levy report (FN-06-23)
- Received and filed Economic Development 2022 Year in Review (AD-03-23)
- Received and filed Corporate Communications and Public Engagement Update (AD-04-23)
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee approved the recommendation from the Ad-Hoc Capital Financing/Debt Review Committee to postpone the start of construction for two projects. Both the Durham Road and Lincoln Avenue projects were voted on separately and delayed to spring 2024.
- Approved delay of construction for Durham Road ($3.43M) until spring 2024 (CARRIED)
- Approved delay of construction for Lincoln Avenue ($10.5M) until spring 2024 (CARRIED)