Port Colborne public meetings in 2024
81 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will hear a recap of the Baptist Church Craft Market, receive an update on the Seniors Expo plan, get a council update on the Port Colborne Hospital Urgent Care, and review the top five priorities identified by seniors. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Baptist Church Craft Market recap
- Seniors Expo plan update
- Port Colborne Hospital Urgent Care – council meeting update
- Port Colborne Seniors – top 5 priorities
Special Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Committee of Adjustment
The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide on minor variance applications for 465 Davis Street, 1196 Chippawa Road, 607 Barrick Road, and 4838 Sherkston Road. Two of the items (607 Barrick Road and 4838 Sherkston Road) also include consent requests. The meeting will also consider approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment schedule and adoption of the November 13, 2024 minutes.
- Minor variance – 465 Davis Street (Applicant: Rick Pare)
- Minor variance – 1196 Chippawa Road (Applicant: Stif Kozelj)
- Minor variance and consent – 607 Barrick Road (Applicant: Lucia Pinelli)
- Minor variance and consent – 4838 Sherkston Road (Applicant: Hassan Kurabi)
- Approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment schedule
Council Meeting
Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for Northland Estates and the closing of a portion of Page Street. The meeting also includes several municipal appointments and a request for a subdivision extension for Rosedale Estates.
- Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision for Northland Estates (2024-227)
- Stop up, close, and surplus declaration for a portion of Page Street (2024-190)
- Rosedale Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision extension request (2024-226)
- Appointment of Sulaiman Khan as Building Inspector
- Appointment of an Acting Fire Chief
Port Colborne Public Library Board
The Port Colborne Public Library Board will consider the appointment of a new board member and the election of a chair. It will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding, provide a capital projects update, and review the 2024 operating and facilities budgets along with circulation and staff reports.
- Appointment of new board member (R. Tkachuk)
- Election of chair (R. Tkachuk)
- Memorandum of Understanding (B. Boles and R. Tkachuk)
- Capital projects update
- Financial reports: 2024 operating budget and facilities budget
Special Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will adopt a by-law that ratifies and confirms the proceedings of this special council meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on partnering for the future of healthcare in South Niagara, a staff report on the Port Colborne Hospital update (2024‑225), and procedural motions. Two closed‑session items will address confidential human‑resources matters under the Municipal Act. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council of the City of Port Colborne
- Presentation: Partnering for the Future of Healthcare in South Niagara (presented by Niagara Health executives and Dr. Matthew Vandenberg)
- Staff Report: Port Colborne Hospital Update, 2024‑225
- Closed Session: Confidential Human Resources matters (personal, labour relations, and solicitor‑client privileged topics)
- Procedural Motions
Council Meeting
The council will consider a by‑law to levy the actual costs of constructing the Zavitz Municipal Drain. It will also hear a public meeting on a proposed stop‑up and close of a portion of Page Street. Additional items include budget committee resolutions on user fees and rates, and a recommendation to remove 202 Main Street West from the heritage register.
- Public hearing on proposed stop‑up and close of a portion of Page Street (2024-189)
- By‑law to levy costs for constructing the Zavitz Municipal Drain
- By‑law establishing 2025 user fees and charges for various services
- By‑law amending water and wastewater rates
- Recommendation to remove 202 Main Street West from the Heritage Register
Port Colborne Downtown BIA
The Port Colborne Business Improvement Area will hold its monthly meeting to discuss the West Street Promenade beautification project. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes.
- West Street Promenade Beautification presentation
- Approval of minutes
- Adoption of agenda
- Staff updates
- Disclosures of interest
Committee of the Whole - Budget
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2025 Rates Budget and the setting of 2025 rates. The discussion includes a draft by-law regarding water and wastewater rates.
- 2025 Rates Budget (Report 2024-215)
- 2025 Rates Setting (Report 2024-216)
- Draft By-law for 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates
Museum, Heritage and Culture Board
The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will meet to review reports and committee updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.
- Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Curator's Report
- Finance Committee report
- 50th Anniversary Committee report
- Building and Property Committee report
Special Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on November 19, 2024. After a closed‑session discussion of a confidential human‑resources matter, the council will adopt a by‑law to ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and adjournment.
- Closed‑session confidential Human Resources matter under the Municipal Act
- By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
- Call to Order
- Adoption of Agenda
- Adjournment
Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will review the outreach tables recap for the Fall Festivals and Portal Village Craft Market, consider suggestions for how the 2025 budget should be spent on marketing and programming, and receive an update on the Niagara Older Adults Alliance. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, disclosures, and minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.
- Outreach tables recap – Fall Festivals and Portal Village Craft Market
- Discussion of suggestions for 2025 budget spending (marketing, programming, etc.)
- Update on the Niagara Older Adults Alliance from the last meeting
- Approval of minutes from PCSAC_Sep17_2024.pdf
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider three separate requests for minor variances at specific properties. The body will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes.
- Minor Variance application A25-24-PC for 88 Tennessee Avenue
- Minor Variance application A27-24-PC for 280 Omer Avenue
- Minor Variance application A23-24-PC for VL Northland Avenue
- Approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment Schedule
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024 in Port Colborne, Ontario has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.
Council Meeting
Council will discuss several financial measures, including a 2025 borrowing by-law and a new Municipal Accommodation Tax. The meeting also includes a public hearing on zoning for Northland Estates and agreements for electric vehicle charging stations.
- By-law to authorize temporary borrowing of $6,000,000.00 for 2025
- Establishment of a Municipal Accommodation Tax
- Public meeting for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Northland Estates (2024-212)
- Lease agreements for EV chargers at HH Knoll Lakeview Park, Market Square, Main Street West Parking Lot, and Vale Health and Wellness Centre
- Request to demolish heritage listed property at 725 King Street
Special Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on November 8, 2024. Items include routine procedural matters such as call to order, agenda adoption, and disclosures of interest. A closed session will address a confidential human resources matter under the Municipal Act. The council will adopt a by‑law to ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.
- Call to Order
- Adoption of Agenda
- Disclosures of Interest
- Closed Session – Confidential Human Resources Matter
- By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council
Main Street Business Improvement Area
The Main Street Business Improvement Area meeting on November 6, 2024 will follow a standard agenda. Items include Call to Order, Adoption of Agenda, Disclosures of Interest, Approval of Minutes, Staff Updates, Order of Business, New Business, and Adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.
Port Colborne Public Library Board
The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to discuss human resources updates and review several draft governance policies. The board will also examine current financial reports and a 5-year operating budget.
- Review of 5-Year Operating Budget
- Draft policy GOV-02: Library Board Orientation and Training
- Draft policy GOV-04: Policy Development
- Draft policy GOV-07: Board Advocacy
- Draft policy GOV-10: Board Succession Planning
Public Meeting
At its November 5, 2024 meeting, the Port Colborne City Council will consider three statutory public meeting reports on proposed official plan and zoning by‑law amendments. The proposals involve the 242‑246 West Side Road corridor, a vacant lot on Elizabeth Street, and the property at 3077 Highway 3. Council members will hear presentations and delegations before deciding on the amendments.
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 242‑246 West Side Road (files D09‑03‑24, D14‑04‑24)
- Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for vacant lot on Elizabeth Street (2024‑203)
- Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 3077 Highway 3 (file D14‑07‑24, 2024‑202)
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 24, 2024 to consider several updates. Staff will present updates on cruise tourism, industrial development, the Development Charges By-law, and the recent Canal Days event. A presentation on labour market trends and future labour attraction will also be given. The committee will discuss member recruitment and set the date for the next meeting.
- Cruise Tourism Update
- Industrial Development Update
- Development Charges By-law Update
- Canal Days Recap and Update
- Labour Market and Future Labour Attraction presentation
Port Colborne Downtown BIA
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.
Court of Revision
The Port Colborne Court of Revision will hear explanations from the Chair, Drainage Superintendent, and Drainage Engineer, consider received and late appeals, explain the further appeal process, make a decision on the appeals, and consider changes or approval of assessment schedules. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or rezoning items are listed.
- Explanation by Chair
- Explanation by Drainage Superintendent
- Presentation by Drainage Engineer
- Appeals Received and Verbal or Late Appeals
- Changes and/or Approval of Assessment Schedules
Council Meeting
The City of Port Colborne Council will review the 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and the 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges. The meeting includes a presentation on the Niagara Region Poverty Reduction Strategy and a decision on a zoning amendment for 281 Chippawa Road.
- 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy Budget (2024-184)
- 2025 User Fees and Charges By-law
- Development Charges By-law (2024-191)
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 281 Chippawa Road (2024-192)
- Fire Services Management Oversight Committee temporary agreement extension
Committee of the Whole - Budget
The Committee of the Whole will consider the 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy and the 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges. Staff will present the budget documents and fee schedules listed in the agenda. No other items are scheduled for decision.
- 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy (Operating) Budget – document 2024-184
- 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges – document 2024-183
- Schedule A – Engineering and Operations fee proposal
- Schedule B – Dog Licensing fee proposal
- Schedule Q – 2025 User Fees and Charges By-law
Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve September meeting minutes, discuss fall festivals and Christmas craft shows, and review the 2025 budget.
- Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2025 budget
- Review of Christmas craft shows
- Discussion of fall festivals recap
- Discussion of name tags
Heritage Sub Committee Meeting
The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to discuss requests to demolish listed heritage properties. The body will also review the 2024-2026 Heritage Registry Review Project Workplan and receive an update on the Tennessee Gates Restoration Project.
- Demolition request for 725 King Street for a proposed 50-60 unit affordable housing building
- Demolition request for 202 Main Street West for a future apartment building
- Demolition inquiry for 2148 Third Concession Road
- 2024-2026 Heritage Registry Review Project Workplan
- Tennessee Gates Restoration Project update
Museum, Heritage and Culture Board
The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will hold its regular meeting on October 15, 2024 at the Roselawn Centre. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, disclosures, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, various committee reports, and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or rezoning items are listed.
- Adoption of agenda
- Approval of minutes
- Committee reports (Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, etc.)
- New business
Committee of Adjustment
The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will hear requests for minor variances at 1070 Brookfield Road and VL Northland Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 3 at City Hall.
- Minor Variance at 1070 Brookfield Road (James and Jannet Symes)
- Minor Variance at VL Northland Avenue (2600261 Ontario Inc.)
- Approval of September 11, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Minutes
- Meeting to be held at Committee Room 3, City Hall, 66 Charlotte Street
- Meeting time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
The City of Port Colborne Council is meeting to discuss updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding short-term rentals. The body will also consider a surplus declaration for a road allowance and a proclamation for Small Business Month.
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Short Term Rentals (2024-176)
- Surplus Declaration for Alma Street Road Allowance (2024-182)
- Proclamation for Small Business Month - October 2024
- Amendment No. 17 to the Official Plan for the City of Port Colborne
- Amendment to Zoning By-law 6575/30/18
Port Colborne Public Library Board
The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review financial and facilities budgets, circulation and staff reports, and discuss a board evaluation and the CEO's report. The meeting also includes consideration of five draft policies: Local History (OP-13), Information Services (OP-14), Art Exhibits (OP-20), Lendable Technology Items (OP-21), and Lendable Non‑Traditional Collections (OP-22). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- 2024 Operating Budget (financial report)
- 2024 Facilities Budget (financial report)
- August 2024 Circulation Report
- Librarian Report – September 2024
- Draft OP-21: Lendable Technology Items Policy
Main Street Business Improvement Area
The agenda for the Port Colborne Main Street Business Improvement Area meeting on 2024-10-01 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be empty or placeholder content only.
Public Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Special Council Meeting
The City of Port Colborne is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the performance review and goals of the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Closed session regarding Performance Review and Goals of the Chief Administrative Officer
- By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will consider several by‑laws, including one that authorizes an agreement with 2866403 Ontario Inc. for a Comprehensive CIP Incentive Program Brownfield Tax Increment Grant. A public hearing under the Development Charges Act will review the Development Charges Background Study and By‑law 2024‑171. The council will also discuss the New Official Plan Engagement and Work Plan and consider amendments to the water and wastewater by‑law and the creation of a Fire Services Management Oversight Committee.
- By‑law to authorize the entry into an agreement with 2866403 Ontario Inc. for the Comprehensive CIP Incentive Programs Brownfield Tax Increment Grant (Item 19.1)
- By‑law to amend By‑law No. 3151/22/95 and By‑law No. 3424/6/97 – Water Wastewater Amending By‑law (Item 19.2)
- By‑law to establish the Fire Services Management Oversight Committee and Terms of Reference (Item 19.3)
- Public Hearing under the Development Charges Act – Development Charges Background Study and By‑law 2024‑171 (Item 7.1)
- Discussion of New Official Plan Engagement and Work Plan (Item 13.1)
Meeting to Consider
The Port Colborne City Council will consider the Northland Estates Drain report dated August 14, 2024 and adopt a provisional by‑law under Section 4 of the Drainage Act. The meeting includes a presentation by B. Widner of Spriet Associates and the appointment of three councillors as alternates to the Court of Revision. A second by‑law will ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings for this meeting.
- Presentation by B. Widner (Spriet Associates) on the Northland Estates Drain
- Consideration of the Northland Estates Drain report (Report dated August 14 2024)
- Provisional by‑law (first and second reading) to adopt the Section 4 Engineer’s Report for the Northland Estates Municipal Drain
- Appointment of three councillors as alternates to the Court of Revision
- By‑law to ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings of September 18 2024
Port Colborne Downtown BIA
The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2024. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, order of business, new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.
Museum, Heritage and Culture Board
The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board will meet on September 17, 2024 at the Roselawn Centre (296 Fielden Ave). The agenda consists of standard items such as disclosures, adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and a series of reports from the curator, council, and various committees. The board will also consider any new business that may be presented before adjourning.
- Curator's Report
- Finance Committee Report
- Membership Committee Report
- Building and Property Committee Report
- New Business
Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming festivals. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Discussion of upcoming festivals
Public Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Heritage Sub Committee Meeting
The Heritage Sub Committee will meet on September 16, 2024 to consider staff updates, including an upcoming Alternative Notice Policy for Ontario Heritage Act matters and an update on the Tennessee Gates restoration project. The committee will also review the 2024‑2026 Heritage Registry Review Project workplan. No other business items are listed.
- Upcoming Alternative Notice Policy for Ontario Heritage Act matters
- Tennessee Gates Restoration Project update
- 2024‑2026 Heritage Registry Review Project workplan
- Approval of August 19, 2024 Heritage Subcommittee meeting minutes
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for September 11, 2024 contains only generic headings and no specific items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. Consequently, the meeting appears to have no documented decisions or discussions in the agenda.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider consent requests for two applications at 5088 Highway 140 submitted by One Forty Development Inc. and a combined consent for three applications at 631 Lorraine Road submitted by Whisky Run Golf Club Ltd. It will also hear several minor variance applications on Third Concession Road, VL Steele Street, VL Fielden Avenue, and VL Northland Avenue.
- Consent – B11-24-PC – 5088 Highway 140 – One Forty Development Inc.
- Consent – B15-24-PC – 5088 Highway 140 – One Forty Development Inc.
- Consent – B12-24-PC, B13-24-PC, B14-24-PC – 631 Lorraine Road – Whisky Run Golf Club Ltd.
- Minor variance – A20-24-PC – 1628 Third Concession Road – Emily and Andrew Brondes
- Minor variance – A21-24-PC – VL Steele Street – Henley Heights Construction Inc.
Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will consider a motion directing staff to report on the feasibility of regulating obtrusive outdoor lighting in residential areas. Staff reports will be presented on the 174 Mitchell Street brownfield Comprehensive CIP agreement and the Niagara Gateway CIP application by E‑Materials Canada Corporation (Asahi Kasei). The Council will also discuss supporting St. Catharines’ request to extend Niagara Region incentive programs and review a presentation on non‑profit grant allocations.
- 174 Mitchell Street – Brownfield CIP Agreement (CIP TAP and TIG documents)
- Niagara Gateway CIP Application – E‑Materials Canada Corporation (Asahi Kasei)
- Motion by Councillor Danch to have staff study regulation of obtrusive outdoor lighting
- Support for City of St. Catharines resolution to extend Niagara Region incentive programs to Oct 1 2027
- Presentation for Grants to Non‑Profit Organizations – 2024 Second Allocation
Council In Closed Session
The council will receive confidential reports from the CAO about a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land, and about solicitor‑client privileged advice. The council will also consider approval of the minutes from the August 28, 2024 closed session. All items are discussed in closed session under the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Confidential report on proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition (Municipal Act §239(2)(c))
- Confidential report on solicitor‑client privileged advice (Municipal Act §239(2)(f))
- Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2024 closed session
Special Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on September 7, 2024. Items on the agenda include the performance review and goals of the Chief Administrative Officer and a by‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special council. The meeting will also include standard items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and adjournment.
- Performance Review and Goals of the Chief Administrative Officer (confidential item)
- By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council
Port Colborne Public Library Board
The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to discuss 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and receive a capital projects update. The board will also review a draft resolution regarding public libraries and older adults and several updated operational policies.
- 2025 Draft Operating Budget
- 2025 Draft Capital Budget
- Draft Resolution - Public Libraries and Older Adults
- Library AODA Audit presentation
- Policy reviews for Privacy, Collection Development, Resource Sharing, and Programming
Special Council Meeting
The City of Port Colborne is holding a special meeting to receive a confidential verbal report. The session focuses on a ward boundary review provided by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.
- Confidential verbal report from Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. regarding Ward Boundary Review
Meeting to Consider
The Port Colborne City Council will review the Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain Report (2024‑164) and consider a provisional by‑law to require a Section 78 engineer’s report for the drainage works. The by‑law will be presented for its first and second reading. The council will also adopt a by‑law to ratify the proceedings of this meeting.
- Review Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain Report (2024‑164) with accompanying appendices
- Provisional by‑law to provide for a Section 78 Engineer’s Report for Oil Mill Creek drainage (first and second reading)
- By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings of the September 3 2024 meeting
Main Street Business Improvement Area
The Main Street Business Improvement Area council has a meeting on September 3, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions, indicating a procedural or placeholder agenda. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.
Council In Closed Session
The Port Colborne City Council meeting on August 28, 2024 is a closed session. Council members will consider a confidential presentation required under Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239(2)(c) regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land. No other agenda items are listed.
- Confidential presentation on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land (Municipal Act 239(2)(c))
Council In Closed Session
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Council Meeting
The Port Colborne City Council will discuss a draft plan and zoning by‑law amendment for the property known as 563 Killaly Street East and adjacent vacant land. Staff reports include updates to the municipal investment policy, 2025 user fees for Sugarloaf Marina, and a fire services committee recommendation. The meeting also reviews a $24,100 grant allocation package approved by the Grant Allocation Committee.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment for 563 Killaly Street East (Lot 23‑24, Concession 1)
- 2025 Sugarloaf Marina user fee schedule
- Investment Policy Update (2024‑154)
- Fire Services Committee recommendation and draft terms of reference
- Grant Allocation Committee funding of $24,100 to local community groups
Council In Closed Session
The Port Colborne City Council will meet in closed session to receive several confidential reports. Items include a solicitor's verbal report on an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, a presentation on a proposed land acquisition or disposition, a Development & Government Relations memorandum, and the minutes from the August 12, 2024 closed‑session joint council meeting. No public decisions are listed.
- Confidential verbal report from City Solicitor on Ontario Land Tribunal appeal
- Confidential presentation on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- Confidential Development & Government Relations memorandum
- Minutes of the Closed Session Joint Council Meeting August 12, 2024
Port Colborne Downtown BIA
The Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting agenda for 2024-08-21 contains no listed items or decisions. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without details. Consequently, there are no rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings noted.
Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss specific senior-focused initiatives. The committee will receive an update on a community grant and discuss an outreach table for Music on the Lawn.
- Update on Seniors Community Grant
- Music on the Lawn Outreach Table
Heritage Sub Committee Meeting
The Heritage Sub Committee agenda for the August 19, 2024 meeting contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of standard procedural headings and placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.
Committee of Adjustment
The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider three applications: a minor variance for a property on Third Concession Road, a consent for a property on Highway 140, and a consent for a property on Highway 3. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Minor Variance A20-24-PC at 1628 Third Concession Road
- Consent B11-24-PC at 5088 Highway 140
- Consent B10-24-PC at 2970 Highway 3
- Approval of July 10, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Minutes
Council Meeting
The agenda for the Port Colborne council meeting on 2024-08-13 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Council In Closed Session
The Port Colborne council meeting on August 13, 2024 is a closed session. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions.
Special Joint Council Meeting
The special joint council meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024 in Port Colborne, Ontario has no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of placeholders and contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Public Meeting
The City of Port Colborne is holding a statutory public meeting to present planning applications for the Stonebridge Village Subdivision. The body will discuss proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Stonebridge Village Subdivision (Files: D09-06-24 & D14-06-24, 2024-150)
- Draft Plan of Subdivision for Stonebridge Village
- By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Council
Main Street Business Improvement Area
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.
Council In Closed Session
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed.
Council Meeting
Council will review the first trimester financial reports for 2024, including debt management and investment summaries. The meeting also includes discussions on urban forestry, tourism strategy, and several parking and traffic by-laws.
- 2024 Trimester 1 Financial Reporting (2024-107)
- Urban Forest Management Plan (2024-144)
- Tourism Strategy and Tactical Plan (2024-145)
- By-law to establish a permitting system for special event parking for Canal Days
- By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
Port Colborne Downtown BIA
The agenda for the Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting on July 17, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or boilerplate agenda with no decisions or discussions recorded. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.
Museum, Heritage and Culture Board
The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board will meet on July 16, 2024 at the Roselawn Centre. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, disclosures of interest, adoption of the agenda, and approval of minutes. The board will hear reports from the council, curator, auxiliary, Friends of Roselawn Centre, and multiple committees, and will address any new business before adjourning.
- Call to Order
- Disclosures of Interest
- Adoption of Agenda
- Approval of Minutes (June 18, 2024)
- Committee Reports (Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, etc.)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider minor variance applications for properties on Mapleview Crescent, Louis Street, Humboldt Parkway, and Lakeshore Road West. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting.
- Minor variance at 4871 Mapleview Crescent
- Minor variance at 47 Louis Street
- Minor variance for vacant lot at Humboldt Parkway
- Multiple minor variances at 19 Lakeshore Road West
- Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
Council Meeting
The provided document contains only software interface elements and empty table headers. No specific council items, motions, or topics are recorded in the text.
Court of Revision
The provided text contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate information. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are documented for this meeting.
Main Street Business Improvement Area
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific business items, motions, or discussions were recorded in this text.
Council Meeting
The Port Colborne Council is reviewing several land use amendments and city property matters. Agenda items include zoning changes for 631 Lorraine Road and the sale of property at 235-241 Welland Street. The council will also consider new by-laws regarding road fouling and special event parking.
- Zoning amendments for 631 Lorraine Road
- Sale of 235-241 Welland Street to 1342392 Ontario Ltd.
- New by-law regarding the fouling of city roads
- Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2029
- Noise variance request for 175 King Street
Port Colborne Downtown BIA
The Port Colborne Downtown BIA will hold its meeting on June 19, 2024. The agenda includes staff updates and a delegation by resident Rick Hall. No other specific business items are listed in the provided text.
- Delegation by resident Rick Hall
Museum, Heritage and Culture Board
This meeting consists of procedural items and various committee updates. The board will review reports from the Curator, Finance, Membership, and Building and Property committees.
- Approval of May 21, 2024, minutes
Public Meeting
This statutory public meeting is held to present planning applications for the New Official Plan - 2024-134. The agenda includes a delegation from Kelly Martel of Dillion Consulting and a confirming by-law.
- Statutory Public Meeting: New Official Plan - 2024-134
- Delegation from Kelly Martel, Dillion Consulting
- By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings
Council In Closed Session
The provided agenda for the June 18, 2024, Port Colborne Council In Closed Session contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics or decisions are documented in this record.
Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss a potential partnership with Marilyn Barton regarding a Women's Wellness Group. Members will also receive updates on the June 7th Farmer's Market and promotional brochures. Additionally, reports on recent Southern Ontario Age-Friendly Network activities will be shared.
- Proposed partnership for a Women's Wellness Group
- Update on the June 7th Friday Farmer's Market
- Update on committee brochures and rack cards
- Report on Southern Ontario Age-Friendly Network meeting
Joint Fire Services Review Committee
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Committee of Adjustment
The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment is reviewing seven minor variance applications. These include requests regarding properties at 21 Royal Road, 3233 Snider Road, a vacant lot on Humboldt Parkway, and 19 Lakeshore Road West.
- Minor variance application for 21 Royal Road
- Minor variance application for vacant lot at Humboldt Parkway
- Minor variance application for 3233 Snider Road
- Four minor variance applications for 19 Lakeshore Road West
Port Colborne Public Library Board
The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review the 2023 year-end financial statements and discuss the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes consideration of a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the St. Catharines Public Library and a donation transfer from the Erwin Taylor Charitable Foundation.
- Review of 2023 Year End Financial Statements
- Discussion of 2025 Budget
- St. Catharines Public Library Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement
- Erwin Taylor Charitable Foundation Donation Transfer
- Updates to financial control and library reserve policies
Public Meeting
This meeting includes statutory public meetings regarding two planning applications. The council will review proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments for the Mapleview Subdivision and for short-term rentals.
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Mapleview Subdivision (2024-124)
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Short Term Rentals (2024-125)
- Resident delegations regarding the Mapleview Subdivision proposal
Main Street Business Improvement Area
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