Port Colborne public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider the 2022 rates budget and rate setting, including a proposed 0% increase to water and wastewater rates and approval of storm sewer rates. The agenda also includes several staff reports, by-laws, and correspondence items, covering topics such as a land acquisition, a purchasing policy, a business accelerator program, transit governance, and a drainage petition. The meeting will be conducted virtually due to COVID-19.

• 2022 Rates Budget and Rate Setting: 0% water/wastewater increase, storm sewer rates approved, and direction to prepare a Storm Water Work Plan
• Land acquisition of Pt. Lot 24, Con. 3, Part 1 59R-17094 (Ramey Rd property) from 1456408 Ontario Inc.
• By-law to adopt a new Purchasing Policy, repealing By-law 6542/109/17
• My Main Street Local Business Accelerator Program funding agreement with EDCO
• Petition for drainage for Northland Estates Subdivision

Council approved the 2022 Rates Budget and set water and wastewater rates at 0% increase, while approving storm sewer rates and directing staff to prepare an aggressive storm water work and financial plan. Council also approved several staff reports, including land acquisition, a grant application, and a transit governance consent. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Rates Budget (Carried)
• Approved 0% increase to 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates (Carried)
• Approved 2022 Storm Sewer Rates (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare Storm Water Work Plan and Financial Plan by February 2022 (Carried)
• Approved land acquisition for $268,765 from 1456408 Ontario Inc. (Carried)
• Directed application to Southwestern Ontario Development Fund for waterfront centre (Carried)
• Approved petition investigation for Northland Estates drainage (Carried)
• Consented to Niagara Region consolidated transit by-law (Carried)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the 2022 rates budget and rate setting. Two staff reports are on the agenda: one on the 2022 rates budget and another on rate setting. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19, with written delegations accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• 2022 Rates Budget report (2021-311) with appendices on divisional summaries, multi-year budgets, and usage/billing metrics
• 2022 Rate Setting report (2021-312)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 Rates Budget as outlined in Corporate Services Department Report 2021-311. Council also approved a 0% increase to the 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates and approved the 2022 Storm Sewer Rates as outlined in Report 2021-312. Additionally, staff were directed to prepare an aggressive Storm Water Work Plan and Financial Plan for a report to Council in February 2022.

• Approved 2022 Rates Budget (Report 2021-311)
• Approved 0% increase to 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates
• Approved 2022 Storm Sewer Rates as outlined in Report 2021-312
• Directed staff to prepare Storm Water Work Plan and Financial Plan for February 2022 report

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a vacant lot on the north side of Stanley Street, along with several other items including an automatic aid agreement with Wainfleet for fire services, a COVID-19 update, and a proposed adjustment to the urban storm sewer boundary. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and reports, plus several confidential items. Councillor E. Beauregard declared a conflict on the Stanley Street zoning item.

• Zoning by-law amendment for vacant lot on north side of Stanley Street (File D14-14-21)
• Automatic Aid Agreement between Port Colborne and Wainfleet for fire and emergency services
• Proposed adjustment to the Urban Storm Sewer Boundary (2021-302)
• By-law to authorize contract with GM BluePlan Engineering Limited for Infrastructure Needs Study (Project 2021-35)
• Application for Tourism Relief Fund (2021-298)

Council approved a $493,682 contract for an Infrastructure Needs Study and Integrated Asset Management Plan with GM BluePlan Engineering Limited. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a Stanley Street property, an automatic aid agreement with Wainfleet, and an application for a Tourism Relief Fund. The meeting concluded with Council moving into closed session to address four confidential items.

• Awarded consulting services for the Infrastructure Needs Study and Integrated Asset Management Plan to GM BluePlan Engineering Limited for $493,682.00 plus taxes.
• Approved a zoning by-law amendment rezoning a Stanley Street property from First Density Residential (R1) to Second Density Residential (R2).
• Directed the Fire Chief to enter into a two-year Automatic Aid Agreement with the Township of Wainfleet.
• Approved submitting an application to FedDev Ontario for the Tourism Relief Fund.
• Adjusted the Urban Storm Sewer boundary retroactive to 2019 and directed refunds for affected properties.
• Approved the 2022 Council meeting schedule.
• Approved the renewal of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee membership for 2022-2024.
• Enacted by-laws for the GM BluePlan contract and the Stanley Street zoning amendment.

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting to present a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a property on Stanley Street (Lot 71, Plan 59M-428), as required by the Planning Act. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19, and public delegations were accepted until noon on the meeting day. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input and discussion.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment on Stanley Street (Lot 71, Plan 59M-428), File D14-14-21, 2021-294
• Draft zoning by-law amendment and site sketch attached to the report

The public meeting was held to consider a City-initiated zoning by-law amendment for a vacant lot on Stanley Street, proposing to change the zoning from First Density Residential (R1) to Second Density Residential (R2) to permit a semi-detached dwelling. Planning staff presented the proposal, and a consultant spoke in support. No public questions or presentations were made. The report was received for information, and the amendment will return to Council at a later date for a decision.

• Received Planning and Development Department Report 2021-294 for information (carried)
• Confirmed the agenda dated November 15, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2022 levy budget, which includes a plan to implement 100% development charges by May 1, 2022, and a review of development charges for 2023. They will also vote on the 2022 proposed user fees and charges, covering services from dog licensing to marina fees. Several property transactions and funding agreements are on the agenda, along with routine items like minutes and by-laws.

• 2022 Levy Budget (Report 2021-275) with development charges at 100% by May 1, 2022
• 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges (Report 2021-277) with schedules A to U
• Property acquisition at 35 King Street from Niagara Region
• Sale of city property on Nickel Street to Ajay Kahlon
• Temporary borrowing of $4,000,000 for 2022

Council approved the 2022 Levy Budget as outlined in Report 2021-275, including an amendment to have 100% of residential and non-residential development charges in place by May 1, 2022, and directed a review of development charges for 2023. Council also approved the 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules, with an amendment to the waiver clause. Several other items were approved, including a $4,000,000 temporary borrowing by-law, interim tax billing, property acquisitions and sales, and a patio stall extension.

• Approved 2022 Levy Budget with development charge amendment (carried)
• Approved 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges with waiver amendment (carried)
• Approved $4,000,000 temporary borrowing by-law for 2022 (carried)
• Approved 2022 interim tax billing by-law (carried)
• Approved property acquisition of 35 King Street for $200,000 (carried)
• Approved sale of Nickel Street property to Ajay Kahlon (carried)
• Approved patio stall extension through December 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved application for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation funding for Clarke Area Sanitary Sewer Remediation (carried)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to review the proposed 2022 levy budget and the 2022 user fees and charges. The agenda includes staff reports on these items, with detailed schedules for various fees. The meeting will be conducted virtually due to COVID-19, and written delegations are accepted.

• 2022 Levy Budget (Report 2021-275) with appendices A-H
• 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges (Report 2021-277) with schedules A-V
• User fee schedules cover engineering, dog licensing, fire, health centre, parks, marinas, cemeteries, and more
• Draft by-law to establish user fees and charges included

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 Levy Budget as outlined in Report 2021-275, with amendments to the development charges by-law. The approved amendment sets 100% of residential and non-residential development charges to be in place by May 1, 2022, and directs a review of development charges for 2023. The 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules were also approved, with an amendment adding that a fee waiver applies only once per event.

• Approved 2022 Levy Budget with amendment to implement 100% development charges by May 1, 2022 (carried)
• Directed review of Development Charges after May 1, 2022 for 2023 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules (Appendices A-U) (carried)
• Amended draft by-law to add 'This waiver shall be applied only once per event' (carried)
• Brought forward amended draft by-law for user fees to Council for consideration (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several staff reports including draft design guidelines for Welland Street and a request for year-round patio service. Additional items include discussions on accessible parking on Fares Street, winter equipment rentals, and the 2021 Drinking Water Operational Plan.

• Draft Design Guidelines for 235-241 Welland Street
• Request to extend Canalside Restaurant Inn and Kitchen Store patio season to year-round
• Accessible parking updates for Fares Street
• Winter equipment rental contract with AMACO Equipment Incorporated
• Billing of the Howie Municipal Drain

Council approved a trial allowing sidewalk-based patios with existing encroachment agreements to operate year-round from November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022, and directed staff to consult on a permanent policy. Council also directed initiation of a zoning by-law amendment to rezone Lot 71 of Westwood Estates Phase 2 to R2, with fees waived. Several other items were approved, including a five-year winter equipment rental contract with AMACO Equipment Incorporated, an accessible parking space on Fares Street, and the 2021 Drinking Water Operational Plan. An amendment to refer the beach road end gate access protocols to Sierra Planning and Management was carried.

• Approved year-round patio season trial for sidewalk-based patios (Nov 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022)
• Directed initiation of zoning by-law amendment to rezone Lot 71, Westwood Estates Phase 2 to R2, with fees waived
• Approved five-year rental contract with AMACO Equipment Incorporated for a sidewalk tractor
• Approved installing an accessible parking space on Fares Street south of Dewitt Carter Public School
• Endorsed the 2021 Drinking Water Operational Plan
• Referred beach road end gate access protocols to Sierra Planning and Management for review
• Approved contribution agreement with Canada Community Revitalization Fund for waterfront centre project
• Approved billing for Howie Municipal Drain maintenance in accordance with Drainage Act

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports, including a Municipal Modernization Program funding application, and several items requiring separate discussion such as concept plans for Lockview Park and H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, plus trimester 2 reporting. The agenda also includes correspondence from Niagara Region on speed limits and integrated transit, a delegation request for Edison lights downtown, and various motions and by-laws.

• Municipal Modernization Program funding application (2021-255)
• Lockview Park concept plan (2021-256) with MHBC presentation
• H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park parkette concept plan (2021-257)
• By-law to amend assessment schedule for Cook's Municipal Drain maintenance costs
• Trimester 2 reporting (2021-263) with financial appendices

Council approved the final concept plan for Lockview Park but referred it to the Director of Public Works to investigate the residential component and report back. Council also approved funding applications for the Municipal Modernization Program, a $129,400 transfer to the working capital reserve, a $75,000 building condition audit, and a new concept plan for the H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park parkette. Additionally, Council supported a $600,000 loan to the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission and directed staff to coordinate hanging Edison lights downtown.

• Approved Lockview Park concept plan, referred to Public Works for housing study (carried)
• Approved Municipal Modernization Program funding application submission (carried)
• Approved $129,400 transfer to working capital reserve and $75,000 building condition audit (carried)
• Approved H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park parkette concept plan (carried)
• Supported City of Sarnia's renovictions correspondence (carried)
• Supported Niagara Region's updated land acknowledgement statements and amended Procedural By-law (carried)
• Supported $600,000 15-year loan to Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission (carried)
• Directed Public Works to coordinate hanging Edison lights downtown with BIA (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget, which would allow projects to begin immediately and delegate contract-awarding authority to the CAO and senior staff. The agenda also includes a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding provision at 409 Davis Street, a heritage report for alterations at 212-214 West Street, and several other staff reports and correspondence items. Several items are for discussion or information only, and the meeting includes proclamations and routine approvals.

• 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget (Report 2021-240) – approval and delegation of contract authority
• Removal of holding provision at 409 Davis Street (File D14-12-21) – zoning by-law amendment
• Heritage report for proposed alterations at 212-214 West Street (2021-241)
• Chippawa Road at Berkley Avenue and Dolphin Street intersection reconstruction (2021-236)
• Rural Economic Development (RED) funding application for West Street signage and interpretive boards (2021-248)

Council approved the 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget, allowing projects to begin immediately where feasible and delegating contract award authority to the CAO plus a director. It also approved several staff reports, including removing a holding provision at 409 Davis Street, endorsing an Ontario Marine Strategy, and approving a three-way stop at Chippawa Road and Dolphin Street. A request to extend a restaurant patio season was referred to the Fire Chief for investigation, and a report on beach road end gate access was deferred to October 25, 2021.

• Approved 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget and delegated contract authority to CAO plus a director
• Approved removal of holding provision at 409 Davis Street
• Approved window replacement at 212-214 West Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Endorsed Ontario Marine Strategy and directed letters to Premier and ministers
• Directed submission of RED funding application for West Street Renewal Project
• Approved three-way stop at Chippawa Road and Dolphin Street with $15,000 additional funding
• Referred patio season extension request to Fire Chief for report
• Deferred beach road end gate access report to October 25, 2021

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to review the 2022 Capital and Related Project Budget (report 2021-240), including attached appendices with details and forecasts. The meeting is conducted virtually due to COVID-19, with written delegations accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• 2022 Capital and Related Project Budget (2021-240)
• Appendix A - 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget Presentation
• Appendix B - 2022 Capital and Related Project Detail
• Appendix C - 2021 and Prior Capital and Related Projects Forecast

The Committee of the Whole received and approved the 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget as outlined in Report 2021-240, allowing identified projects to begin immediately where feasible. Council also delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer plus one of the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer or Director of Public Works to award and sign contracts for these projects, following the city's procurement policy, provided funding is confirmed. The motion was carried.

• Approved 2022 Capital and Related Projects Budget (Report 2021-240)
• Permitted projects in the 2022 capital budget to begin immediately where feasible
• Delegated authority to CAO plus one director to award and sign contracts for capital projects, subject to procurement policy and confirmed funding

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws, including a COVID-19 vaccination policy, a funding agreement for Dain City Trail improvements, and the appointment of a municipal law enforcement officer. The agenda also includes proclamations, correspondence, and several by-laws, with no public delegations due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (report 2021-239)
• Dain City Trail Improvements Funding Agreement (2021-235)
• Appointment of Matthew Roy as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (2021-232)
• By-law to authorize agreement with Minister of Infrastructure (ICIP COVID TPA)
• Narcan (Naloxone) use by Fire & Emergency Services (2021-226)

Council directed staff to implement a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring vaccines as outlined in Report 2021-239, with an amendment stipulating that unvaccinated employees pay for their own rapid tests. Council also approved funding for the Dain City trail project, authorized Narcan use by fire services, and approved road closures for downtown events.

• Approved COVID-19 vaccination policy with employee-paid rapid tests for unvaccinated (carried)
• Approved Dain City Multi-use Trail Improvement funding agreement (carried)
• Authorized Narcan use by Fire & Emergency Services via MOU with Niagara Region (carried)
• Approved road closures for Downtown Cruise Nights and Harvest Fest (carried)
• Appointed Matthew Roy as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Proclaimed Rail Safety Week September 20-26, 2021 (carried)
• Committed to recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with flags at half-staff (carried)
• Referred St. Catharines marine strategy correspondence for investigation (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports on infrastructure, parks, transit, and economic development, including funding and construction for the Erie Street watermain, a green infrastructure grant application, Niagara transit governance, Lockview Park concept plans, and a proposed expansion of the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone CIP. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and correspondence, plus several confidential land-related reports.

• Erie Street Watermain funding and construction approval (report 2021-205)
• Green Infrastructure Stream funding application for watermain replacements (2021-224)
• Lockview Park concept plans (2021-223)
• Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP expansion (2021-220)
• Delegation from McKeil Marine requesting West Street parking exemption

Council approved $1.88 million in funding for the Erie Street watermain construction and delegated authority to the Director of Public Works to award the contract. They also approved expanding the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP area, supported correspondence from other cities, and directed staff to investigate road end securing methods. A motion to install locks on road end gates was lost.

• Approved $1.88M for Erie Street watermain construction and delegated contract award to Director of Public Works (carried)
• Approved expanding Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP area to include 350m on each side of Welland Canal (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Green Infrastructure Stream funding for watermain replacements (carried)
• Directed Public Works to investigate road end securing methods and report back (carried)
• Lost motion to install security locks with numbered keys at all road end gates
• Granted McKeil Marine Limited a parking permit for City Hall staff lot (carried)
• Supported City of Welland's request to Niagara Region to maintain grants and incentive programs (carried)
• Supported City of Stratford's request to phase out Ontario's gas plants (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a zoning by-law amendment for 607 Barrick Road and an inquiry about tow truck parking at 199 Christmas Street. They will also discuss a municipal drain project, grants for non-profits, and correspondence about transit and pollinator species. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and several by-laws.

• Zoning by-law amendment D14-11-21 for 607 Barrick Road
• Tow truck parking inquiry regarding 199 Christmas Street
• By-law for engineer's report on Port Colborne Municipal Drain
• Grants for non-profits report (2021-216)
• Correspondence on Niagara Regional Transit on Demand and pollinator species

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 607 Barrick Road, rezoning the property from Residential Development (RD) to First Density Residential (R1) and Residential Development with a Holding provision (RD-65-H). Council also approved the second allocation of 2021 grants for non-profits, totaling $14,525. A report on the Port Colborne Municipal Drain was referred back to the engineer for reconsideration, and the corresponding by-law was withdrawn.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 607 Barrick Road, rezoning from RD to R1 and RD-65-H (carried)
• Approved $14,525 in grants for non-profits: $4,500 to 79 Lynton Davies Air Cadet Squadron, $2,000 to Education Foundation of Niagara, $1,300 to Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region, $6,725 to United Way Niagara (carried)
• Referred Port Colborne Municipal Drain Engineer's Report back to engineer Paul Marsh for reconsideration (carried)
• Withdrew by-law for Section 4 and Section 78 Engineer's Report for drainage works on Port Colborne Municipal Drain
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 regular meeting and July 19, 2021 public meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence on Niagara Regional Transit on Demand and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority pollinator species (carried)
• Approved minutes of Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum Board and Grant Policy Committee (carried)
• Enacted by-law to confirm proceedings of Council (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 650 Lorraine Road, rezoning the property from Agricultural (A) to APO-64 and Agricultural Residential (AR). A report on the Port Colborne Municipal Drain was deferred to the August 9, 2021 meeting, and a proposed parkette concept plan was referred for public engagement. Several by-laws were enacted, and various reports were received for information.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 650 Lorraine Road (carried)
• Deferred Port Colborne Municipal Drain report to August 9, 2021 (carried)
• Referred parkette concept plan for public engagement (carried)
• Authorized Fire Chief to investigate dispatch options (carried)
• Enacted by-laws 19.2, 19.4-19.16 (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 (carried)
• Received correspondence items 8.1-8.6 (carried)

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting to hear comments on a proposed zoning by-law amendment at 607 Barrick Road (File D14-11-21). The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, and written or virtual delegations are accepted until noon on the meeting day. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a public input session.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment at 607 Barrick Road, File D14-11-21, 2021-204
• Draft zoning by-law amendment and Schedule A attached
• Planning justification brief and survey sketch included as attachments

The City of Port Colborne held a statutory public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 607 Barrick Road, which would change Parcel 1 from Residential Development (RD) to First Density Residential (R1) and add a holding provision to Parcel 2. No decision was made; the report was received for information only and will return to Council at a later date. Councillor Beauregard declared a conflict of interest and did not participate.

• Received Planning and Development Department Report 2021-204 for information (carried)
• Confirmed the agenda dated July 19, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including an application to the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for a cruise terminal and multi-purpose facility, a contract for multi-use trail repairs, and a draft plan extension for the Chippawa Estates subdivision. The meeting also includes a delegation request for a tow truck parking exemption and confidential items on potential land acquisition and disposition.

• Application to Canada Community Revitalization Fund for Port Colborne Cruise Terminal and Multi-Purpose Facility
• By-law to authorize contract with Diamond Earthworks Corporation for 2021-21 Multi-Use Trail Repairs
• By-law to extend draft approval lapsing date for Chippawa Estates subdivision
• CIP grant agreement for 234-238 West Street with Greg Poisson
• Delegation request from Nicolas Desrosiers for tow truck parking exemption

Council awarded the 2021-21 Multi-Use Trail Repairs contract to Diamond Earthworks Corporation for $247,868 plus taxes, with a $25,000 contingency. A request to extend the Chippawa Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision for one year was defeated (3-5). Council also approved a CIP agreement for 234-238 West Street, a $5,000 sponsorship for King of the Lake fishing tournaments, and directed the Fire Chief to investigate a tow truck parking exemption request.

• Awarded $247,868 trail repair contract to Diamond Earthworks (carried)
• Denied Chippawa Estates draft plan extension (3-5)
• Approved CIP agreement with Greg Poisson for 234-238 West Street (carried)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for King of the Lake fishing tournaments (carried)
• Directed Fire Chief to investigate tow truck parking exemption request (carried)
• Approved submission of Canada Community Revitalization Fund application for waterfront facility (carried)
• Approved Library Board minutes (carried)
• Enacted by-laws for trail contract and CIP agreement (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to review staff reports, including a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) agreement with SouthPort Condos Inc., a demolition contract for buildings at 11 King Street, and a project management services contract. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a proclamation for World Hepatitis Day, and several by-laws to authorize agreements. The meeting will be conducted virtually due to COVID-19.

• By-law to authorize agreement with SouthPort Condos Inc. for downtown CIP tax assistance and brownfield rehabilitation grant
• By-law to authorize contract with Tri-Phase Group Inc. for Project 2021-16 (demolition of Public Works Yard buildings at 11 King St)
• By-law to authorize contract with CIMA Canada Inc. for Project 2021-18 (project management services)
• Staff report on 2021 Trimester 1 financial reporting, including capital, reserves, debt, and investments
• Staff report on 2019 energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

Council approved a Brownfield Community Improvement Plan agreement with SouthPort Condos Inc. for the Downtown Central Business District, and authorized a by-law for the agreement. Council also awarded a demolition contract for the abandoned Public Works Yard at 11 King St. to Tri-Phase Group Inc. for $72,304, plus a $19,696 contingency, and approved a procurement and project management services contract with CIMA Canada Inc. up to $147,600. Several reports were received for information, including the 2022 budget timeline, which was approved.

• Approved Brownfield CIP agreement with SouthPort Condos Inc. (carried)
• Awarded demolition contract for 11 King St. to Tri-Phase Group Inc. for $72,304 plus contingency (carried)
• Awarded procurement and project management services to CIMA Canada Inc. up to $147,600 (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget timeline as proposed (carried)
• Approved joining Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (carried)
• Supported correspondence on anti-hate crimes and banning symbols of hate (carried)
• Proclaimed July 28, 2021 as World Hepatitis Day (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 14 and June 21 meetings (carried)

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a statutory public meeting regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The discussion involves file D14-10-21, 2021-179 at 650 Lorraine Road.

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment at 650 Lorraine Road (File D14-10-21, 2021-179)

The public meeting was held to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 650 Lorraine Road, changing the zoning from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Purposes Only (APO) and Agricultural Residential (AR), as a condition of a farm-consolidation severance. No public comments were received, and no decision was made; the amendment will return to Council at a later date.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Planning and Development Department Report 2021-179 received for information (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a largely procedural council meeting, including adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and a confirming by-law. The only substantive item is a confidential report on the Nyon Energy Lands and Nyon Tank Farm property, which may require a closed meeting under the Municipal Act.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings
• Confidential report 2021-184 on Nyon Energy Lands and Nyon Tank Farm property
• Minutes of closed session from June 14, 2021 council meeting

Council confirmed the June 21, 2021 agenda and enacted a by-law to adopt, ratify, and confirm its proceedings. It then moved into closed session to discuss minutes from the June 14 meeting and a report on Nyon Energy Lands and the Nyon Tank Farm property. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Adopted the June 21, 2021 agenda as circulated
• Enacted and passed the by-law to adopt, ratify, and confirm Council proceedings
• Moved into closed session to address items 5.1 and 5.2

Council Meeting

Port Colborne City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of staff reports and by-laws, including zoning amendments, a watermain replacement contract, a lease agreement for Nickel Beach, and a new administrative penalty system for non-parking offences. The agenda also includes year-end reviews for fire and by-law enforcement services, a transit agreement extension, and several delegations regarding a downtown crosswalk request. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Zoning by-law amendments for 3288 Second Concession and a vacant lot on Neff Street
• Contract agreement with Associated Engineering Ltd. for Erie Street watermain replacement (Project 2021-17)
• Lease agreement with Vale Canada Limited for Nickel Beach
• By-law to establish administrative penalties for non-parking offences
• Transit agreement extension with City of Welland to December 2021

Council approved a $118,210 contract with Associated Engineering Ltd. for the design of the Erie Street watermain replacement, along with a provisional $100,034 for contract administration. They also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 3288 Second Concession, a transit agreement with Welland, a lease agreement with Vale Canada for Nickel Beach, and a sponsorship for the Big Bass Champion Fishing Tournament. A motion to become a Certified Living Wage Employer was lost, and an amendment to allow beach residency exceptions was also lost.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 3288 Second Concession, rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Purposes Only (APO) and AR-63.
• Approved transit agreement with the City of Welland until December 2021.
• Approved directing Public Works to work with Downtown BIA on an inclusive crosswalk plan, with funding from Capital Contingency Reserve and implementation of one crosswalk.
• Lost motion to endorse commitment to become a Certified Living Wage Employer at Leader level.
• Approved 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and reappointed Grant Thornton as auditors.
• Lost amendment to implement beach residency exceptions with fees; original report received as information only.
• Awarded $118,210 contract to Associated Engineering Ltd. for Erie Street watermain replacement design.
• Approved lease agreement with Vale Canada Limited for Nickel Beach.

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation report and by-law to temporarily extend the draft plan approval for the Chippawa Estates subdivision, which would amend By-law No. 5494/91/10 to extend the lapsing date. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, a confirming by-law, and procedural motions.

• Temporary draft plan extension for Chippawa Estates subdivision (2021-164)
• By-law to amend By-law No. 5494/91/10 respecting Chippawa Estates
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of Council

Council received Planning Report 2021-164 and approved a by-law temporarily extending the Chippawa Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision for 45 days. Staff will circulate the request to internal departments and agencies, and notify the property owner and agent. The meeting was brief and adjourned at approximately 6:33 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved temporary 45-day extension of Chippawa Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision (carried)
• Approved by-law to amend By-law No. 5494/91/10 respecting Chippawa Estates (carried)
• Approved by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of Council (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne City Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a proposed non-parking administrative penalty system, a zoning by-law amendment for 836 Lorraine Road, and an update on the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. Council will also hear a presentation on a cruise ship business case and receive a delegation requesting an exemption to attend Centennial Park - Cedar Bay Beach. The meeting will be conducted virtually due to COVID-19.

• Draft by-law for non-parking administrative penalty system (AMPS)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 836 Lorraine Road
• By-laws to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 8 and zoning amendment for 72 Killaly Street East and vacant lands
• Presentation: Lakeshore Excursions cruise ship business case
• Delegation: Dave Bodner requesting exemption to attend Centennial Park - Cedar Bay Beach

Council rescinded its 2018 motion supporting the transfer of governance and operating authority of the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) and Niagara District Airport (NDA) to the Niagara Region, and approved retaining governance and ownership of NCDRA. The resolution will be forwarded to neighboring municipalities and the Region for support. Council also adopted the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 836 Lorraine Road.

• Rescinded motion to transfer NCDRA/NDA governance to Niagara Region; retained NCDRA ownership (carried)
• Adopted 2020-2023 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 836 Lorraine Road (carried)
• Approved by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 8 (carried)
• Approved by-law to amend zoning for 72 Killaly Street East and vacant lands (carried)
• Referred Dave Bodner's beach exemption request to Director of Corporate Services (carried)
• Approved staff reports on COVID update and drainage block assessments (carried)
• Received correspondence items and corporate services update (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several staff reports including the 2021 property tax rates and a recommendation for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment. Other items include discussions on the Farmers’ Market MOU, museum annual reports, and food vendor leases at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 8
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Killaly Street East and Welland Street
• 2021 Property Tax Rates
• Farmers' Market MOU and Amended By-law
• Food vendor lease agreements for H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for properties at Killaly Street East and Welland Street, removing a Transportation Depot as a permitted use and increasing the permitted height from 8m to 11m. Council also approved the 2021 property tax rates, cancelled the 2021 Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, and directed staff to stop the Port Colborne Innovation, Creativity and Culinary Incubator. The meeting included several other approvals and reports.

• Approved OPA and ZBA for Killaly Street East and Welland Street, removing Transportation Depot use and increasing height to 11m
• Approved 2021 property tax rates
• Cancelled 2021 Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival
• Approved Farmers' Market MOU with Downtown BIA
• Directed staff to stop Port Colborne Innovation, Creativity and Culinary Incubator
• Appointed member of Friends of Roselawn Centre to Museum Board
• Approved lease agreements for food vending at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
• Supported correspondence on Source Water Protection, Official Plan Review, and other items

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to decide on several staff reports and by-laws, including a Farmers' Market MOU, storm sewer rate options, an Official Plan and zoning amendment for Killaly Street East and Welland Street, and a lodging house licensing by-law. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, beach operations, and property tax collection, plus several confidential items.

• Farmers' Market MOU and amended by-law (2021-100)
• Storm sewer rate report and options (2021-134)
• OPA and ZBA for Killaly Street East and Welland Street (2021-136)
• Lodging house licensing by-law (2021-116)
• Heritage report for demolition of 664 King Street (2021-126)

Council approved the 2021 storm sewer rates and moving forward with Option 3 for storm sewer management. It also directed the Treasurer to resume normal tax collection processes, including potential tax sales for properties with three years of unpaid taxes, while extending the COVID-19 penalty and interest relief program for approved participants until June 30, 2021. Several other items were approved, including a delegation of authority to the Public Works Director for driveway provisions, a motion urging federal cannabis regulation changes, and appointments of municipal law enforcement officers.

• Approved 2021 storm sewer rates and Option 3 for storm sewer management
• Directed resumption of normal tax collection, including tax sale process for 3-year delinquent properties
• Extended COVID-19 penalty and interest relief program for approved participants until June 30, 2021
• Approved delegating authority to Public Works Director to reduce driveway provisions for 12 months
• Approved motion urging federal government to amend cannabis legislation and forward to officials
• Appointed Kendra Cousineau, Emma Beaulne, Briar Messing, and Christopher Roome as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Approved removal of 664 King Street from Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties
• Deferred OPA and ZBA for Killaly Street East and Welland Street to May 10, 2021

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting for the City of Port Colborne. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda, disclosures of interest, and a confirming by-law. The main substantive items are confidential reports regarding potential land dispositions and acquisitions, which may require a closed meeting.

• By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of Council
• Confidential: CAO Report 2021-86, Potential Disposition of Land
• Confidential: CAO Report 2021-99, Potential Disposition and Acquisition of Land
• Confidential: CAO Report 2021-98, Potential Acquisition of Land
• Minutes of closed session from March 22, 2021 Council Meeting

The meeting was largely procedural. Council confirmed the agenda, passed a by-law to adopt and confirm proceedings, and then moved into closed session to discuss land disposition and acquisition items. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Agenda for April 19, 2021 confirmed (carried)
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings enacted and passed (carried)
• Council moved into closed session to address items 5.1 to 5.4 (carried)

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting where the City of Port Colborne will present two planning applications for public input as required by the Planning Act. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19. The council will hear delegations on a proposed zoning by-law amendment on Neff Street and proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments at Killaly Street East and Welland Street.

• Public hearing for proposed zoning by-law amendment on Neff Street, File D14-08-21, 2021-119
• Public hearing for official plan and zoning by-law amendments at Killaly Street East and Welland Street, File D14-05-21, 2021-120
• Delegations accepted until noon on meeting day via email

The meeting was a public hearing for two proposed zoning by-law amendments. No decisions were made; both reports were received for information only. The first proposal would add R4 zoning to a property on Neff Street for a multi-unit residential building. The second would change the designation of lands at Killaly Street East and Welland Street from residential to light industrial, with public objections noted.

• Received Planning Report 2021-119 for information (Neff Street zoning amendment)
• Received Planning Report 2021-120 for information (Killaly/Welland zoning amendment)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne City Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including a proposed by-law to regulate the discharge of firearms and bows, an agreement with Lighthouse Festival Theatre Corporation to manage the Roselawn Theatre, and the year-end surplus/deficit report. The agenda also includes items on parking and traffic, a fence variance, food vendor contracts, and a public boat ramp operation plan. The meeting will be conducted virtually due to COVID-19.

• By-law to regulate the discharge of firearms and bows in the City of Port Colborne
• By-law to authorize an agreement with Lighthouse Festival Theatre Corporation to manage the theatre at Roselawn Centre
• Year End Surplus/(Deficit) and Closeout Report, including COVID funding and impact
• Awarding food vendor contracts for H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park for the 2021 season
• Fence variance request for 5521 Firelane 22

Council approved the Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law, with amendments to section 10 regarding shotgun shell size, and referred section 14 back to staff for further investigation. Council also approved several other items including a lease negotiation for Edie's Café and Bar, a year-end surplus report, and a fence variance for 5521 Firelane 22. The meeting included multiple disclosures of interest by Councillor Beauregard, who abstained from related votes.

• Approved Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law with amendments to section 10 (carried)
• Referred section 14 of firearms by-law back to staff for public process options (carried)
• Approved directing staff to negotiate lease with Lively Media for Edie's Café and Bar (carried)
• Approved year-end surplus/deficit report 2021-74 (carried)
• Approved Option 3 for access to lake from road ends, with signage investigation (carried)
• Approved Parking Prohibition Certificate with amendment to extend to October 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Roselawn Theatre management agreement with Lighthouse Festival Theatre Corporation (carried)
• Approved fence variance for 5521 Firelane 22, waiving 4.5m setback (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2021 rate budgets and setting water, wastewater, and storm sewer rates, including directing staff to investigate the storm sewer urban boundary. The agenda also includes several by-laws, including one to amend water and wastewater rates, one to authorize a transit funding agreement with the Ministry of Transportation, and two related to bulk water agreements with Forks Creek Trucking Inc. Other items include a strategic plan update, a public engagement plan for Lockview Park redevelopment, and a funding agreement with the Ministry of Transportation.

• 2021 Rate Budgets (Report 2021-80) and 2021 Rates Setting (Report 2021-84) for water, wastewater, and storm sewer
• By-law to amend By-laws 3151/22/95 and 3424/6/97 for water and wastewater rates
• By-law to authorize agreement with Ministry of Transportation for municipal transit funding (Phase 2)
• By-law to authorize bulk water sales agreement with Forks Creek Trucking Inc.
• Lockview Park Redevelopment – Public Engagement Plan (Report 2021-95)

Council approved the 2021 rate budgets and set water and wastewater rates, referring storm sewer rates for further investigation. It endorsed the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan with amendments to remove a reference to partnering with the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority and to prepare a communications card. Council also approved a public engagement plan for Lockview Park redevelopment, authorized a bulk water sales agreement with Forks Creek Trucking Inc., and directed staff to investigate the City Entrance By-law.

• Approved the 2021 Rate Budgets as recommended in Corporate Services Report 2021-80.
• Approved 2021 Water and Wastewater Rates as set out in report 2021-84; referred Storm Sewer Rates to the Director of Public Works for investigation.
• Endorsed the draft 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, with amendments to remove wording about partnering with Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority and to prepare a communications card.
• Approved the public engagement plan for Lockview Park redevelopment, including two public open houses in June and September 2021.
• Authorized entering into a Bulk Water Sales Agreement with Forks Creek Trucking Incorporated and delegated future approval authority to the Directors of Public Works and Corporate Services.
• Directed the Director of Public Works to investigate the City Entrance By-law No. 1117/64/81 and report to Council on April 26, 2021.
• Enacted by-laws to amend water/wastewater rates, authorize a Ministry of Transportation transit funding agreement, delegate bulk water agreement authority, and authorize the Forks Creek Trucking agreement.
• Proceeded into closed session to discuss WSIB coverage and the CAO performance review.

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to review and set the 2021 rate budgets and rates for water, wastewater, and storm sewer services. Staff will present the proposed budgets and rate options, including potential changes to how wastewater and storm water fees are charged. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19, and written delegations are accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• 2021 Rate Budgets (2021-80) covering water, wastewater, and storm sewer budgets, including five-year water and wastewater projections and a three-year storm sewer budget
• 2021 Rates Setting (2021-84) with options for water and wastewater rates, including a model moving to 100% wastewater fixed rate for residential customers
• Storm sewer rates and options for storm water and municipal ditch rates charged to properties
• Discussion of rates for seniors on GIS and PAP programs

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 Rate Budgets as set out in appendices A, B, and C of Corporate Services Report 2021-80. It also approved the 2021 Water, Wastewater and Storm Sewer Rates as set out in pages 5 and 8 of Report 2021-84, with an amendment directing the Director of Public Works to investigate the Storm Sewer Urban Boundary and report back to Council.

• Approved the 2021 Rate Budgets as set out in appendices A, B, and C of report 2021-80
• Approved the 2021 Water, Wastewater and Storm Sewer Rates as set out in pages 5 and 8 of report 2021-84
• Directed the Director of Public Works to investigate the Storm Sewer Urban Boundary and bring forward a report to Council

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws, including seasonal beach operation plans, a downtown BIA farmers' market pilot, and a recommendation on an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for mineral aggregate resources. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including the sale of land to Greg and Carole Newman and removal of a holding provision at 301 Mitchell Street. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and correspondence items.

• Nickel Beach and Centennial–Cedar Bay Beach seasonal operation plans for 2021
• Downtown BIA pilot project with Farmers' Market
• Official Plan Amendment No. 7 and Zoning By-law amendment for Mineral Aggregate Resources
• Sale of land to Greg and Carole Newman (Agreement of Purchase and Sale)
• Removal of holding provision at 301 Mitchell Street

Council approved the 2021 seasonal operations plans for Nickel Beach and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach, including an amendment to restrict drive-in access to Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach to Niagara residents only. Council also approved a two-year pilot project for the Downtown BIA to manage the farmers' market, and approved the sale of land to Greg and Carole Newman, but referred the sale back to staff to confirm the adjacent property owner's interest. Additionally, Council approved the Emily Project for farm 911 addressing with a $115 charge-back to applicants, and approved the creation of an Economic Development Reserve account funded by land sale proceeds.

• Approved the 2021 seasonal operations plans for Nickel Beach and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach, with drive-in access to Centennial-Cedar Bay restricted to Niagara residents.
• Approved the Downtown BIA managing the farmers' market as a two-year pilot project.
• Referred the sale of land to Greg and Carole Newman back to staff to contact the adjacent property owner before proceeding.
• Approved the Emily Project for farm 911 addressing, charging applicants $115 for sign and installation.
• Approved the creation of an Economic Development Reserve account, funded by net proceeds from Phase One of the City Real Estate initiative.
• Approved retaining a consultant for a comprehensive review of Community Improvement Plans, with a budget of $125,000 plus HST.
• Approved grants for non-profits totaling $20,225 for the first allocation of 2021.
• Approved the removal of the holding provision at 301 Mitchell Street.

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including a memorandum of understanding with Port Cares for an affordable housing development, seasonal beach and marina operations, and a heritage report for a demolition. The agenda also includes correspondence items on regional issues and confidential items for closed session. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• By-law to authorize MOU with Port Cares for affordable housing development
• Sugarloaf Marina 2021 rates report with seasonal dock, storage, transient, and pavilion rates
• Heritage report for demolition of accessory building at 120 Main Street West
• Water rescue during wind storm on November 15, 2020
• Confidential items: Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority joint development plan, potential land disposition, zoning appeal at 170 Welland Street

Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Port Cares for an affordable housing development and authorized a by-law to formalize it. Council also approved the demolition of an accessory building at 120 Main Street West while keeping the property on the Municipal Heritage Registry. The beach seasonal operation plans for Nickel Beach and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach were referred back to staff for further financial review. Sugarloaf Marina 2021 rates and fees were approved as outlined in the report.

• Approved MOU with Port Cares for affordable housing development (carried)
• Approved demolition of accessory building at 120 Main Street West, kept on heritage registry (carried)
• Referred beach seasonal operation plans to Director of Corporate Services for financial review (carried)
• Approved Sugarloaf Marina 2021 rates and fees (carried)
• Approved amending agreement to Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement for Vision Zero (carried)
• Supported correspondence regarding Ontario Fire College closure (carried)
• Approved minutes of Downtown Port Colborne BIA meetings (carried)
• Enacted by-law for MOU with Port Cares and by-law to confirm proceedings (carried)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to discuss the city budget. A presentation on inflow and infiltration in sanitary sewers by Barbara A. Robinson of Norton Engineering Inc. is scheduled. Due to COVID-19, the meeting is virtual, and written delegations are accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• Presentation on inflow and infiltration in sanitary sewers
• Budget meeting for fiscal planning
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• Written delegations accepted until noon

The Committee of the Whole met for a budget session but took no substantive decisions. Council received a presentation from Norton Engineering Inc. on inflow and infiltration in sanitary sewers and asked questions. The meeting was procedural, with only the agenda adopted and no votes on budget items.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)

Public Meeting

Council holds statutory public meetings on four proposed zoning by-law amendments, required under the Planning Act. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19; written and virtual delegation requests are accepted until noon on the meeting day. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only the public presentations and reports.

• Zoning amendment at 3288 Second Concession, File D14-02-21, 2021-44
• Zoning amendment at 836 Lorraine Road, File D14-01-21, 2021-43, includes public comments and PJR
• Zoning amendment for Lot 226, Plan 789, on Colborne Street, File D14-03-21, 2021-45
• Zoning amendment for 9 Chestnut Street (Chestnut Park), File D14-04-21, 2021-46, includes public comments

The meeting was a statutory public meeting to hear four proposed zoning by-law amendments. No decisions were made; all reports were received for information only. The proposals include agricultural rezoning at 3288 Second Concession and 836 Lorraine Road, a fourplex at Lot 226 on Colborne Street, and a rezoning at 9 Chestnut Street to allow a seniors housing project. All items will return to Council at a later date for decision.

• Received Planning Report 2021-44 for information (zoning at 3288 Second Concession)
• Received Planning Report 2021-43 for information (zoning at 836 Lorraine Road)
• Received Planning Report 2021-45 for information (fourplex at Lot 226, Colborne Street)
• Received Planning Report 2021-46 for information (zoning at 9 Chestnut Street)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a proposed communication tower at 534 Pleasant Beach Road, a physician recruitment guideline, and the Niagara Transit Governance study. They will also receive correspondence on interim levy dates, COVID vaccine allocation, and municipal insurance costs, plus a delegation on the Farm 911 project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and confidential matters.

• Proposed communication tower at 534 Pleasant Beach Road (File D27-10)
• Niagara Transit Governance study (Report 2021-39)
• Physician Recruitment Guideline (Report 2021-37)
• Audit Planning Document (Report 2021-40)
• By-law to appoint a Chief Building Official

Council endorsed in principle the Full Commission as the recommended governance model for consolidating Niagara's public transit system, with conditions that Port Colborne's service levels be maintained, financial concerns be addressed, and geographic areas like Niagara South be considered for additional councillors. Council also approved a Physician Recruitment Guideline and directed the Fire Chief to investigate the Farm 911 – The Emily Project. Several reports and correspondence items were received for information, and two by-laws were enacted.

• Endorsed Full Commission transit governance model with conditions (carried)
• Approved Physician Recruitment Guideline (Report 2021-37) (carried)
• Directed Fire Chief to investigate Farm 911 – The Emily Project (carried)
• Approved communication tower at 534 Pleasant Beach Road with no adverse comments (carried)
• Enacted by-law to appoint a Chief Building Official (carried)
• Enacted by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings (carried)
• Received Audit Planning Document (Report 2021-40) for information (carried)
• Approved minutes of Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the sale of six city-owned properties, extended the asphalt resurfacing and sidewalk construction contracts, renewed the general insurance program, and directed staff to pursue zoning amendments. All motions carried, with Councillor Beauregard declaring conflicts on property sales and the Rankin Construction contract.

• Approved sale of 130 Rodney Street to Alvin Rampersaud for $45,000
• Approved sale of 133 Durham Street to Glyn Holmes in Trust for $65,000
• Approved sale of 142 Fraser Street to Davert Tools Inc. for $50,000
• Approved sale of 80 Nickel Street to Ryan Thompson in Trust for $150,000
• Approved sale of 90 Fraser Street to Adejoke and Femi Abdul for $90,000
• Approved sale of vacant lot on Catherine Street to The Landscape Depot (Niagara Falls) Ltd. for $230,000
• Extended asphalt resurfacing contract with Rankin Construction for 2 years with 2% annual increase
• Extended sidewalk construction contract with Signature Contractors Windsor Inc. for 1 year at 0% increase

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council meets to decide on zoning by-law amendments for 599 Main Street West and 168/176 Elm Street, a transit enhancement proposal, and a report on medical cannabis grow operations. The agenda also includes several confidential land disposition and acquisition items, plus correspondence from other municipalities on regional issues.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 599 Main Street West (By-law 6854)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 168 and 176 Elm Street (By-law 6853)
• Transit enhancement opportunity with proposed service map to Fort Erie/Crystal Beach
• Medical cannabis grow operations report (2021-07)
• Delegated authority for conditional building permit for SouthPort Condo Inc. (2021-20)