Port Colborne public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council will consider and likely approve the 2023 capital, levy, and rates budgets, along with setting water, wastewater, and storm sewer rates and user fees. They will also vote on several by-laws, including a $4 million borrowing by-law and an interim tax levy, and discuss items like a speed limit petition and a native plant proposal.

• 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget (Report 2022-248)
• 2023 Levy Budget with $2,000,000 transfer to infrastructure reserve (Report 2022-245)
• 2023 Water, Wastewater, and Storm Sewer Rates (Report 2022-247)
• 2023 User Fees and Charges, with cemetery fees deferred (Report 2022-244)
• By-law to authorize $4,000,000 temporary borrowing for 2023

Council approved the 2023 Capital, Levy, and Rates budgets, including new water, wastewater, and storm sewer rates. The city also authorized $4 million in temporary borrowing for 2023 operating cash flow and approved the sale of a vacant lot on Steele Street.

• Approved 2023 Capital, Levy, and Rates budgets
• Approved 2023 Water, Wastewater, and Storm Sewer rates
• Authorized temporary borrowing up to $4,000,000 for 2023 operating cash flow
• Approved sale of vacant City-owned property on Steele Street to Kenneth and Wendy Busch
• Approved revised Sale of Land Policy with amendments to sections 2.4, 2.6, and 4.2
• Approved one-year extension for Rosedale Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision and waived application fee
• Approved appointment of 13 citizens to the Committee of Adjustment, Library Board, and Museum Board
• Approved TPH Academy as a new tenant at Vale Health & Wellness Centre

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session of Port Colborne City Council, meaning the public is not admitted. The agenda lists five confidential reports covering litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and a personal matter about an identifiable individual. No decisions are made public in this agenda.

• Public Works Department Report 2022-272: litigation or potential litigation
• Corporate Service Department Report 2022-265: solicitor-client privilege
• Chief Administrative Office Report 2022-268: litigation or potential litigation
• Chief Administrative Office Report 2022-267: litigation or administrative tribunal matters
• Development and Legislative Services Report 2022-269: personal matters about an identifiable individual

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to review and discuss the City of Port Colborne's 2023 capital, levy, and rates budgets, as well as proposed water and wastewater rates and user fees. These items are being considered for approval and will affect residents' taxes and service charges.

• 2023 Capital and Related Project Budget (2022-248)
• 2023 Levy Budget (2022-245)
• 2023 Rates Budget (2022-246)
• 2023 Rates Setting – draft by-law for water and wastewater rates (2022-247)
• 2023 Proposed User Fees and Charges – includes schedules for dog licensing, fire and emergency, parks, beaches, marina, and more (2022-244)

The Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget, the 2023 Levy Budget, and the 2023 Rates Budget. It also recommended the approval of 2023 water, wastewater, and storm sewer rates, as well as most proposed user fees. These recommendations are now forwarded to Council for final consideration.

• Recommended approval of 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget (Carried)
• Recommended that Council composition, remuneration and ward boundary review project funding remain in 2023 budget but work not start until 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Levy Budget (Carried)
• Recommended transfer of $2,000,000 from a land sale contractual settlement to the infrastructure reserve (Carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Rates Budget (Carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Water, Wastewater, and Storm Sewer Rates (Carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023 User Fees and Charges, excluding Cemetery Fees (Carried)
• Referred Cemetery Fees (Appendix O) to staff for more information and local municipality fee comparison (Carried)

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Port Colborne City Council for orientation, education, and training. The agenda contains no public items or decisions; it is procedural only.

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Port Colborne City Council for orientation, education, and training. The agenda contains no public items and is procedural in nature.

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed-session meeting of Port Colborne City Council for orientation, education, and training. The agenda contains no public items for decision or discussion, only procedural boilerplate and a video link.

Inaugural Meeting of Council

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Port Colborne Council. The agenda is largely ceremonial: it includes the procession of the mayor and councillors-elect, declarations of office administered by a Superior Court justice, an inaugural address by Mayor William C. Steele, and a confirmatory by-law to adopt and ratify the meeting's proceedings. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Declarations of office administered by Justice Theresa Maddalena
• Inaugural address by Mayor William C. Steele
• Confirmatory by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of the inaugural meeting

The City Council held its inaugural meeting where members were administered the prescribed declaration of office by Justice Theresa Maddalena. Council confirmed the agenda and passed a confirmatory by-law to ratify the proceedings of the meeting.

• Confirmed agenda dated November 22, 2022 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 9.1 to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Inaugural Meeting (Carried)

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed-session meeting of Port Colborne City Council for orientation, education, and training. The agenda contains no public items for decision or discussion; it is procedural only.

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including development agreements, zoning by-law amendments, and property sales. Key items include a development agreement at 1575 Firelane 2, a draft plan of condominium and zoning amendment at 690-700 Elm Street, an expansion of the Main Street CIP area to include 1 Neff Street, and an Official Plan amendment and zoning change at 9 Chestnut Street. The council will also vote on by-laws related to these items and other administrative matters.

• Development agreement with Ricky and Erika Froese for 1575 Firelane 2
• Draft plan of condominium and zoning by-law amendment at 690-700 Elm Street
• Proposed expansion of Main Street CIP area to include 1 Neff Street
• Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment at 9 Chestnut Street
• Sale of surplus property on Knoll Street

Council approved a draft plan for a vacant land condominium at 690-700 Elm Street and rezoning for 9 Chestnut Street. The board also authorized the sale of a city-owned lot on Knoll Street to Stanley Homes and approved a development agreement for 1575 Firelane 2.

• Approved expansion of Main Street CIP Area to include 1 Neff Street
• Approved amended Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Stanley Homes for Knoll Street lot
• Extended sidewalk patio encroachment agreement for Canalside Restaurant Inn to April 30, 2023
• Approved road closures and parking restrictions for Port Colborne Lighted Santa Claus Parade
• Approved development agreement with Ricky and Erica Froese for 1575 Firelane 2
• Approved Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and rezoning to R4-70 for 690-700 Elm Street
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and rezoning from Public and Park (P) to R4-71 for 9 Chestnut Street
• Referred revised Sale of Land Policy back to staff for additional information

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting where the City of Port Colborne will present two planning applications for public comment as required by the Planning Act. The first is a proposed expansion to the Main Street Community Improvement Plan (CIP) area at 1 Neff Street. The second is a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 9 Chestnut Street. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Proposed expansion to Main Street CIP area at 1 Neff Street (File 2022-233)
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 9 Chestnut Street (Files D09-01-22 & D14-04-21)
• Public comments accepted until noon on meeting day
• Attachments include planning justification report and noise impact study for 9 Chestnut Street

Council received two planning reports for information regarding a Community Improvement Plan expansion and a proposed affordable housing development. No final decisions were made on the amendments; the reports were received for information following public discussion and delegations.

• Received Planning Division Report 2022-233 regarding proposed CIP area expansion at 1 Neff Street (Carried)
• Received Planning Division Report 2022-234 regarding proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 9 Chestnut Street (Carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including the 2021 consolidated financial statements, a follow-up on short-term rental regulations, and a memorandum of understanding with Niagara Regional Housing for an affordable housing development. The agenda also includes proclamations, correspondence, and a delegation on Niagara Regional Transit on-demand service. Several items are routine approvals, but the financial statements and housing MOU are significant decisions.

• 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and Annual Report (2022-218)
• Short-term Rental Follow-up Report (2022-208)
• MOU with Niagara Regional Housing for affordable housing development (2022-219)
• Downtown BIA Farmers' Market Agreement Extension (2022-221)
• Vale Health and Wellness Centre cooling tower and heat exchanger gasket replacement (2022-231)

Council approved a staff report directing the drafting of a Short-Term Rental Registration By-law to be presented in 2023. Council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Niagara Regional Housing for an Affordable Housing Development, and authorized the Mayor and Acting City Clerk to execute the MOU and related by-law. Additionally, Council approved $450,000 for cooling tower and heat exchanger gasket replacement at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre, and approved the Downtown BIA managing the Farmers' Market for three years.

• Approved directing staff to draft a Short-Term Rental Registration By-law for 2023
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Niagara Regional Housing for an Affordable Housing Development
• Approved $450,000 for cooling tower and heat exchanger gasket replacement at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre
• Approved the Downtown BIA managing the Farmers' Market for three years with an updated MOU
• Approved removal of 45 properties from the Municipal Heritage Registry
• Approved declaring properties along the hydro corridor as surplus
• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and Annual Report
• Approved proclamations for Fire Prevention Week, Small Business Week, and Poppy Week

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting to present two planning applications: a draft plan of condominium and zoning by-law amendment for 690-700 Elm Street, and a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Northland Estates. The public can delegate in writing, in person, or virtually. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input.

• Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment at 690-700 Elm Street (File D07-01-22 & D14-13-21)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for Northland Estates (File D12-01-22 & D14-06-22)
• Written delegation from resident Jennifer Gardiner regarding the Elm Street application

Council held statutory public meetings for two proposed developments: a 71-unit condominium at 690-700 Elm Street and the 172-unit Northland Estates subdivision. No decisions were made; both reports were received for information only. Councillor Beauregard declared a conflict on the Northland Estates item.

• Received report 2022-213 for 690-700 Elm Street condominium and zoning amendment (carried)
• Received report 2022-215 for Northland Estates subdivision and zoning amendment (carried)
• Councillor Beauregard declared conflict on Northland Estates item

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed-session meeting of Port Colborne City Council. The agenda includes only confidential items: approving minutes from two prior closed sessions and receiving two Public Works reports, one concerning potential litigation and solicitor-client privilege, and one concerning a proposed land acquisition or disposition. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Minutes of closed session from Aug 09 and Aug 16, 2022
• Public Works Report 2022-212: litigation or potential litigation, solicitor-client privilege
• Public Works Report 2022-214: proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition, solicitor-client privilege

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to decide on several staff reports and by-laws, including an affordable housing strategy and action plan, a draft discharge of firearms by-law update, and the sale of a vacant lot on Knoll Street. The agenda also includes updates on the Haney Street affordable housing project, Erie Street watermain construction, and a zoning by-law amendment at 360 Killaly Street East. Several items are for discussion or information, such as the library annual update and a pedestrian safety investigation on Chippawa Road.

• Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan – Final Report (2022-201)
• Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law 2022 update (2022-145) and related by-laws
• Sale of Knoll Street lot to Stanley Homes (2022-200)
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 360 Killaly Street East (2022-207)
• Active Transportation Fund Contribution Agreement (2022-205)

Council approved the Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, directing staff to draft a Memorandum of Understanding with Niagara Regional Housing for a partnership on a Haney Street affordable housing project. Council also approved a new Discharge of Firearms By-law with an amendment limiting shotgun shot size, and approved the sale of a vacant city-owned lot on Knoll Street to Stanley Homes. Several other items were approved, including grants for non-profits totalling $19,050, a street closure for the Harvest Festival, and an extension of the Erie Street watermain construction contract.

• Approved Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to draft MOU with Niagara Regional Housing for Haney Street affordable housing project, including a three-year term (carried)
• Approved Discharge of Firearms By-law as amended, limiting shotgun shot to No. 2 lead shot (carried)
• Approved sale of vacant city-owned lot on Knoll Street to Stanley Homes (carried)
• Approved $19,050 in grants for non-profits (carried)
• Approved street closures for Harvest Festival on Sept. 24, 2022, and waived $180 fees (carried)
• Approved extending Erie Street watermain construction contract with Associated Engineering at estimated $155,000 (carried)
• Approved rezoning 360 Killaly Street East from Institutional to R4-69 (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to decide on several land-use and financial items, including a zoning by-law amendment at 1498 Wilhelm Road, a development agreement for 954 Wyldewood Road, and declarations of surplus land for two properties. The agenda also includes reports on expropriation, municipal drain maintenance billing, and a request to expand the Olde Humberstone Community Improvement Plan. Several by-laws will be considered for adoption.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1498 Wilhelm Road (D14-03-22)
• Development agreement for 954 Wyldewood Road (D11-05-22)
• Expropriation application for PIN 64164-0405
• Surplus land declarations for PIN 64141-0386 (Elm Street North) and PIN 64156-0026 (Elm Street Hydro Corridor)
• Billing of maintenance costs for Indian Creek, Haun, Wagner, and St. John's Marsh municipal drains

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1498 Wilhelm Road, a development agreement for 954 Wyldewood Road, and authorized the CAO and Treasurer to execute the Reconnect Ontario grant agreement for Canal Days funding. Council also approved several property-related actions, including expropriation, surplus declarations, and drainage maintenance billings. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 1498 Wilhelm Road (Agricultural to AR-56 and APO)
• Approved development agreement with Plamen and Elizabeth Dimitrov for 954 Wyldewood Road
• Authorized CAO and Treasurer to execute Reconnect Ontario grant agreement for Canal Days funding
• Directed staff to prepare expropriation application for PIN 64164-0405
• Approved billing for Indian Creek, Haun, and Wagner Branch drains maintenance
• Approved billing for St. John's Marsh Municipal Drain and levy by-law
• Approved stop up and close by-law for Haney Street Road Allowance and declared surplus
• Declared surplus land for PIN 64141-0386 and PIN 64156-0026 (latter referred back to staff)

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session of Port Colborne City Council. The only substantive item is a confidential report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding potential litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice. No public decisions are expected.

• Closed session for litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
• Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting of the City of Port Colborne to review building application fees under item 2022-182. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural motions and information items. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for public input and discussion.

• Building Application Fees Review, 2022-182
• Public delegations accepted until noon on meeting day
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, 66 Charlotte Street

The public meeting reviewed a proposed 5% increase to building permit fees to sustain the reserve fund. The report was received for information; a recommendation will be presented at the subsequent Council meeting. No final decision was made at this meeting.

• Received Development and Legislative Services Report 2022-182 on building permit fees for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a new Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on short-term rentals and a zoning by-law amendment for 409 Davis Street. The council will also consider expropriation applications for properties on Christmas, Bell, and Johnston Streets and Hubbard Drive, as well as a surplus declaration for a city property. Several reports and correspondence items are on the agenda for discussion.

• By-law to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) and agreement with Niagara's South Coast Tourism Association
• Zoning by-law amendment for 409 Davis Street (D14-05-22)
• Application to expropriate a 1-foot reserve on Christmas, Bell, and Johnston Streets (2022-177)
• Application to expropriate land on Hubbard Drive (2022-171)
• Surplus declaration for city property PIN 64164-0453 (2022-172)

Council approved a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) effective September 1, 2022, with 50% of revenue shared with Niagara’s South Coast Tourism Association. Two councillors declared conflicts due to ties to Sherkston Shores Resort. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 409 Davis Street, a temporary extension of the Rosedale Estates subdivision, new building permit fees, and directed staff to pursue expropriation of a one-foot reserve at Christmas, Bell, and Johnston Streets.

• Approved 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax effective Sept 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 409 Davis Street from R2 to R4-68 (carried)
• Approved temporary 4-month extension of Rosedale Estates draft plan of subdivision (carried)
• Approved new building permit fees (carried)
• Referred Museum Registrar position increase to staffing review before 2023 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare expropriation application for 1-ft reserve at Christmas, Bell, Johnston Streets (carried)
• Referred Hubbard Drive expropriation to staff for alternative options (carried)
• Denied waiver of $632.68 tax recharge for 2970 Highway No. 3 property owner (lost)

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting where the City of Port Colborne will present two planning applications for public comment: a zoning by-law amendment for 409 Davis Street and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding mineral aggregate operation policies. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input as required by the Planning Act.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment at 409 Davis Street (File D14-05-22, 2022-162)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to Mineral Aggregate Operation Policies (Files D09-01-20 and D14-03-20, 2022-157)
• Public comments accepted until noon on meeting day

The meeting was a statutory public meeting with no final decisions made. Council received two planning reports for information: a proposed zoning by-law amendment at 409 Davis Street to allow a six-unit residential building with reduced setbacks, and proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to mineral aggregate operation policies. Public delegations raised concerns about parking, building height, drainage, aquifer protection, and setback distances. No votes were taken on the applications themselves.

• Received Planning and Development Report 2022-162 for information (zoning amendment at 409 Davis St)
• Received Development and Legislative Services Report 2022-157 for information (mineral aggregate policy amendments)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and planning matters, including declaring city properties surplus, a zoning by-law amendment for the Borden Avenue road allowance, and implementing pre-consultation planning fees. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and correspondence, plus confidential items on land and personnel.

• Declaring city properties surplus (2022-119) and Merkel Road property surplus (2022-158)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Borden Avenue road allowance between Knoll and Steele streets (File D14-04-22)
• Implementing pre-consultation planning fees (2022-155)
• Canal Days funding opportunity via FACTOR grant agreement (2022-163)
• 2021 purchasing summary and procurement activities (2022-130)

Council approved the purchase of a road grader funded by a $274,752 transfer from the Tangible Capital Asset Reserve, and declared several city-owned parcels as surplus, referring the Sale of Surplus Land Policy for review. A zoning by-law amendment for the Borden Avenue road allowance was approved, and a by-law to delegate authority during restricted periods was passed. Several reports and grants were received, and the council moved into closed session for land and personnel matters.

• Approved purchase of a Road Grader with $274,752 transfer from Tangible Capital Asset Reserve
• Declared Merkel Road property as surplus to city needs
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Borden Avenue road allowance to R1 and R1-69
• Approved by-law to delegate authority to CAO during restricted periods
• Directed execution of FACTOR Music Festival Reopening Fund grant agreement
• Directed execution of Vale Community Fund agreement
• Referred Sale of Surplus Land Policy review to CAO for September report
• Approved pre-consultation planning fees amendment to By-law 6949/95/21

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider a motion requesting a temporary moratorium on all aggregate extraction license applications, alongside staff reports on affordable housing, a zoning by-law amendment for a vacant Neff Street lot, and Canal Days festival logistics. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including one regulating boulevard maintenance and snow removal. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and confidential matters.

• Motion for temporary moratorium on aggregate extraction license applications
• Zoning by-law amendment for vacant lot on Neff Street (D14-02-22)
• Canal Days Festival road closures, parking restrictions, and patio extensions
• Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival paid parking model
• Draft Boulevard and Snow Removal By-law with proposed fines

Council approved the 44th Annual Canal Days Festival request for road closures, parking restrictions, and patio extensions, and deemed it a municipally significant event. A motion to request a temporary moratorium on new aggregate mining applications was lost after an amendment failed. Several other reports and by-laws were approved, including a zoning by-law amendment for a vacant lot on Neff Street and a boulevard and snow removal by-law.

• Approved Canal Days Festival road closures, parking restrictions, and patio extensions (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for vacant lot on Neff Street from R4-61 to DC-68 (carried)
• Approved 2022-2023 general insurance program delegation to staff (carried)
• Approved Linear Asset – Capital Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Approved City Signage Strategy for year one (carried)
• Directed CAO to negotiate written access commitment with Sherkston Shores management (carried)
• Approved draft Boulevard and Snow Removal By-law (carried)
• Motion for temporary moratorium on aggregate mining applications lost (lost)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports on fire services, road allowances, Canada Day, appointments, and energy use. They will also hear delegations about marina fees and a driveway by-law exemption, and review correspondence on regional issues.

• 2021 Year End Review – Fire and Emergency Services (2022-75)
• Tennessee Avenue Gates Design Services and Firelane Pillars scope change and additional funding (2022-121)
• Borden Avenue Road Allowance – surplus declaration (2022-120)
• Stop up and close Alma Street Road Allowance between Welland Street and Canal Bank Road (2022-118)
• By-law to appoint Chief Building Official and inspectors

Council approved additional funding of $20,000 to expand the Tennessee Gate Design project to include redesign of entrance pillars at Firelane 1/Lorraine Road and Firelane 2/Pinecrest Road to accommodate emergency vehicles. Council also approved a temporary noise variance for The Belmont Bar and Grill, declared the Borden Avenue Road Allowance surplus, and supported several external motions including a voluntary Russian sanction request.

• Approved $20,000 additional funding for Tennessee Gate Design project (carried)
• Approved temporary noise variance for The Belmont Bar and Grill, Fridays/Saturdays 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., June 17 to September 3 (carried)
• Declared Borden Avenue Road Allowance surplus and directed staff to create a building lot on west half (carried)
• Approved waiver of fees (~$800) for Optimist Club Canada Day Celebrations and road closures (carried)
• Approved stop up and close of Alma Street Road Allowance and declared surplus (carried)
• Granted exemption from Driveway Entrance By-law for 4601 Forkes Road East (carried)
• Supported Niagara Region's Voluntary Russian Sanction request; Councillor Desmarais volunteered to be sanctioned (carried)
• Appointed building officials including Gerald Moore as Chief Building Official (carried)

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting where the City of Port Colborne will hear delegations on two items: a review of building application fees (2022-100) and a proposed zoning by-law amendment at 1498 Wilhelm Road (2022-127). No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input before any council action.

• Building Application Fees Review, 2022-100
• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment at 1498 Wilhelm Road, File D14-03-22
• Delegations accepted until noon on meeting day

Council received two reports for information: a building permit fee review recommending full-cost fees with annual inflation adjustments and five-year reviews, and a zoning by-law amendment application for 1498 Wilhelm Road to change zoning from Agricultural to Agricultural Purposes Only and Agricultural Residential. No decisions were made on the proposals; both were received as information items.

• Received Development and Legislative Services Report 2022-100 on building permit fees for information (carried)
• Received Planning and Development Report 2022-127 on zoning amendment at 1498 Wilhelm Road for information (carried)

Council In Closed Session

This is the agenda for a closed session of Port Colborne City Council. All items are confidential and relate to solicitor-client privilege, litigation, negotiations, or personal matters about identifiable individuals. No public decisions are scheduled; the session is procedural and confidential.

• CAO Report 2022-134: solicitor-client privilege advice
• Development and Legislative Services Report 2022-132: solicitor-client privilege advice
• Public Works Report 2022-131: litigation or potential litigation
• Financial Services Report 2022-138: negotiation strategy
• CAO verbal report: personal matters about identifiable individual

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to discuss several staff reports, including the provincial Bill 109 housing act, a subdivision agreement amendment for Meadow Heights Phase 2 Stage 2, a hybrid meeting attendance model, and the ownership status of Holloway Bay Road. Council will also consider a delegation request for a property tax exemption and a confidential land matter. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and correspondence.

• Staff report on Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act) and Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force
• Meadow Heights Subdivision Amending Agreement – Phase 2, Stage 2 (2022-115)
• By-law to authorize subdivision agreement with 1399908 Ontario Inc.
• Delegation by Anton Plitko requesting exemption from By-law 5383/137/09 and relief from Recharge to Tax Account (344 Fares St.)
• Confidential item: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (CAO Report 2022-107)

Council approved the amending subdivision agreement for Meadow Heights Subdivision Phase 2, Stage 2, and authorized the by-law to enter into the agreement. Council also approved a hybrid attendance model for meetings, directed staff to complete the Forkes Road pavement project, and endorsed the United Way Period Promise Campaign. Several reports and correspondence items were received for information.

• Approved Meadow Heights Subdivision amending agreement (carried)
• Approved hybrid attendance model for Council, Board, and Committee meetings (carried)
• Directed staff to complete pavement of Forkes Road from Snider Road West to end (carried)
• Endorsed United Way Period Promise Campaign and directed staff report on free menstrual products (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 with amendment to reflect Councillor Bodner's conflict (carried)
• Received Bill 109 report for information (carried)
• Received Museum 2021 Annual Report for information (carried)
• Enacted by-law for subdivision agreement with 1399908 Ontario Inc. (carried)

Public Meeting

The meeting was a statutory public meeting to hear three proposed zoning by-law amendments. No final decisions were made; all three reports were received for information only. The proposals include rezoning a former road allowance for residential use, changing a Neff Street property to Downtown Commercial, and allowing a 16-unit apartment building at 360 Killaly Street East.

• Received Report 2022-110 for information (Borden Avenue road allowance rezoning to R1)
• Received Report 2022-111 for information (Neff Street rezoning to Downtown Commercial)
• Received Report 2022-108 for information (360 Killaly Street East rezoning to R4 for 16-unit apartment)

Public Meeting

Council received the Corporate Services Department Report 2022-99 and the Sierra Planning and Management Review of Road Allowances as Informal Beach Accesses (Road Ends Report) for information. Staff will report back on specific implementation plans and/or bring forward capital projects for approval through future budget requests. No final decisions on road end changes were made at this meeting.

• Received Corporate Services Department Report 2022-99 (carried)
• Received Sierra Planning and Management Road Ends Report for information (carried)
• Directed staff to report back on implementation plans and/or capital projects (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved $561,900 in wastewater reserve funding for 2021 inflow and infiltration projects, and approved the expropriation of parts of Bridge, Lock, and Park Avenue in Central Park Subdivision. A one-year pop-up patio exemption was granted to Canalside Restaurant, and staff were directed to seek legal advice on the Sherkston Shores access agreement. Several proclamations and by-laws were also approved.

• Approved $561,900 for inflow/infiltration projects from wastewater reserves
• Approved expropriation of parts of Bridge, Lock, and Park Avenue in Central Park Subdivision
• Granted one-year pop-up patio exemption to Canalside Restaurant (except Canal Days)
• Directed staff to obtain legal advice on 2018 Sherkston Shores access agreement
• Approved Fishing Tournament Grant Framework with up to $25,000 funding
• Appointed Councillor Desmarais to Niagara Transit Commission Board
• Approved closure of Market Square and fee waiver for Community Living 60th Anniversary
• Enacted by-laws for H.H. Knoll Park vendor leases and drain maintenance levies

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including setting the 2022 property tax and storm sewer rates, awarding a design contract for the Waterfront Centre, and approving the 2021 year-end surplus. The agenda also includes proclamations, correspondence items, and motions from councillors regarding the Ontario Land Tribunal and aggregate extraction.

• 2022 Property Tax and Storm Sewer By-Law (2022-76)
• Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Waterfront Centre, award recommendation to CIMA Canada Inc. (2022-63)
• 2021 Year End Surplus and Project Close Out (2022-73)
• Billing of the Schihl Municipal Drain (2022-67)
• Parking and Traffic By-law (89-2000) amendments (2022-79)

Council approved the 2022 property tax rates and by-law, awarded an architectural and engineering design services contract for the waterfront centre to J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd., and approved $1,000,000 for the Vale Health and Wellness Roof Repair as part of the 2021 year-end surplus allocation. A motion to request a temporary moratorium on aggregate extraction license applications was deferred to the June 28, 2022 meeting for a legal opinion, and a motion to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal was lost after an amendment to reform it was also lost.

• Approved 2022 property tax rates and by-law
• Awarded waterfront centre design contract to J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd.
• Approved $1,000,000 for Vale Health and Wellness Roof Repair
• Approved $200,000 for roads base and resurfacing program enhancements
• Approved $150,000 for tangible capital asset reserve
• Approved $130,000 for cemetery land acquisition
• Approved $68,607 for energy audits and monitoring
• Deferred aggregate moratorium motion to June 28, 2022

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including awarding a design contract for the Waterfront Centre, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 54 George St., a site plan for Killaly Street East, and a new Election Sign By-law. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and proclamations, plus a confidential session.

• Award of architectural and engineering design services for the Waterfront Centre to CIMA Canada Inc. (Report 2022-63)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 10 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 54 George St. (Files D09-03-21, D14-15-21)
• Site Plan Control Application D11-01-22 for the north side of Killaly Street East
• By-law to regulate election signs in Port Colborne (2022-74)
• By-law to stop up and close part of the Borden Avenue road allowance between Steele and Knoll Streets

Council approved an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 54 George St., along with a site plan control application for a property on Killaly Street East. Council also approved a water and sewer warranty program agreement, a stop up and close by-law for Borden Avenue, and an election sign by-law with a 3-day removal requirement. The meeting included several reports and correspondence items received for information.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 10 and zoning by-law amendment for 54 George St.
• Approved site plan control application for 1338277 Ontario Inc. on Killaly Street East
• Approved agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada for water/sewer warranty program
• Approved stop up and close by-law for Borden Avenue road allowance
• Approved election sign by-law with 3-day removal requirement
• Proclaimed April 28, 2022 as National Day of Mourning
• Renamed Market Square to Freedom Square for Ukraine for 2022 season
• Referred gravel moratorium requests to staff for report

Public Meeting

Council received a report on the stop-up and close of the unimproved Borden Avenue road allowance and directed staff to bring a by-law to the April 12, 2022 meeting. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received CAO Report 2022-55 on Borden Avenue closure (carried)
• Directed Economic Development Officer to bring Stop Up and Close By-law to April 12, 2022 Council meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the use of vote tabulators and vote-by-mail on demand for the 2022 municipal election, and passed a by-law to authorize these alternative voting methods. Council also approved a motion to refer a proposal to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal to staff for a report, and adopted several other policies including a pop-up patio review and a sponsorship program.

• Approved vote tabulators and vote-by-mail for 2022 election (carried)
• Approved tax sale process for properties unpaid for three years (carried)
• Approved $1,853.08 tax cancellation/reduction under Section 357/358 (carried)
• Adopted pop-up patio policy and waived 2022 patio fees (carried)
• Approved PORTicipate sponsorship rates and fee schedule amendments (carried)
• Approved updated Procedural By-law (carried)
• Referred OLT dissolution motion to staff for report (carried)
• Passed by-law authorizing alternative voting methods (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the sale of 235-241 Welland Street to 1703217 Ontario Inc. for $325,000, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement. Council also approved an increased budget of $640,000 for the Clarke Area Inflow and Infiltration Investigation and Reduction Program, funded from the Wastewater Reserve, and awarded RFP 2021-39 for Omer Area private property inflow inspections to GM BluePlan. No action was taken on a request for relief from minor variance fees.

• Approved sale of 235-241 Welland Street to 1703217 Ontario Inc. for $325,000
• Approved $640,000 increase for Clarke Area Inflow and Infiltration Program funded from Wastewater Reserve
• Awarded RFP 2021-39 Omer Area inflow inspections to GM BluePlan
• Approved no adverse comments on proposed communication tower at 650 Lorraine Road
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 Regular Meeting and January 18, 2022 Public Meeting
• Enacted by-laws including purchase agreement, GM BluePlan contract, and appointment of Deputy Clerk
• Approved Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum Board minutes
• Received correspondence items for information

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws, including an amending agreement for the Niagara Region's Vision Zero road safety program, a shared hearing officer for the Administrative Municipal Penalty System, and mutual aid agreements for water/wastewater emergencies and fire services with Wainfleet. The agenda also includes updates on the Friendship Trail, municipal drain appointments, real estate proceeds, Digital Main Street, and COVID-19. Two confidential items are listed for possible closed session.

• By-law to authorize amending agreement for Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement (Vision Zero)
• By-law to authorize AMPS shared services agreement for appeal hearing officer
• By-law to authorize OnWARN mutual aid agreement for water/wastewater emergencies
• By-law to authorize automatic aid agreement with Township of Wainfleet
• Staff report on City Real Estate Phase 1 net proceeds

Council approved entering into the Ontario Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (OnWARN) mutual aid agreement for emergency coordination and resource sharing, and authorized the execution of a shared service agreement for an Administrative Municipal Penalty System (AMPS) appeal hearing officer with several municipalities. A proposed Friendship Trail crossing standard and signage plan was referred back to staff for further investigation of alternatives. Several other reports and by-laws were approved, including extensions for municipal drain engineer appointments.

• Approved OnWARN mutual aid agreement (carried)
• Approved AMPS shared hearing officer agreement with 7 municipalities (carried)
• Referred Friendship Trail crossing standard and signage to staff for alternatives (carried)
• Extended engineer appointments for 7 municipal drains to Jan 25, 2023 (carried)
• Approved by-laws for AMPS agreement, OnWARN agreement, automatic aid with Wainfleet, building inspector appointment, and confirmation of proceedings (carried)
• Received reports on real estate net proceeds, Digital Main Street, and COVID update (carried)
• Supported OMAFRA/AMO call to action on CN Rail and drainage (carried)
• Approved minutes of Environmental Advisory Committee and Library Board (carried)

Public Meeting

The meeting was a statutory public meeting to receive input on three planning applications: a zoning amendment for a cannabis retail store at 355 Wellington Street, an official plan and zoning amendment for a 30-unit stacked townhouse development at 54 George Street, and an official plan and zoning amendment for mineral aggregate policies. No decisions were made; all reports were received for information only.

• Received Planning and Development Report 2022-11 for information (cannabis retail store at 355 Wellington St.)
• Received Planning and Development Report 2022-10 for information (30-unit stacked townhouses at 54 George St.)
• Received Planning and Development Report 2022-09 for information (mineral aggregate policies)