Port Colborne public meetings in 2025

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will meet on Dec 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the BIA Office, Main Training Room. The agenda includes call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, order of business, new business, and adjournment. No specific proposals or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Disclosures of Interest
• Approval of Minutes
• Staff Updates

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Healthcare Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025 has an agenda that contains no substantive items. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with no listed discussions, decisions, or proposals. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a minor variance application for a vacant lot on Stonebridge Drive submitted by Elevate Fourth Developments Ltd., represented by Upper Canada Consultants. It will also consider a consent to sever application for the property at 43 Colborne Street filed by Jacob O'Berick. The meeting will include approval of the 2026 Committee of Adjustment schedule.

• Minor variance for vacant lot on Stonebridge Drive (A22-25-PC)
• Consent to sever for 43 Colborne Street (B12-25-PC)
• Approval of the 2026 Committee of Adjustment schedule

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will consider its consent agenda, staff reports, and four by‑laws. The by‑laws include authorizing an agreement with Vergel Group Developments for the Comprehensive CIP East Waterfront Tax Increment Grant at 80 Nickel Street, approving a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund contribution agreement, amending parking restrictions on Welland Street, and confirming the council’s proceedings. Additional staff reports on a subdivision extension and other projects will also be reviewed.

• By‑law No. 7413/104/25 – authorize agreement with Vergel Group Developments for the Comprehensive CIP East Waterfront Tax Increment Grant at 80 Nickel Street
• By‑law No. 7414/105/25 – authorize a contribution agreement with the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
• By‑law No. 7415/106/25 – amend By‑law 89‑2000 to regulate parking and traffic on Welland Street (no parking)
• By‑law No. 7416/107/25 – adopt, ratify, and confirm the proceedings of the Council
• Staff Report – Request for Draft Plan of Subdivision Extension for Rosedale Estates Subdivision (2025‑235)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items (C-25‑245). It voted to support the City of Welland’s letter calling for child‑protection action (C-25‑246). Four by‑laws (Nos. 7413/104/25, 7414/105/25, 7415/106/25, 7416/107/25) were passed and enacted.

• Adopted agenda (C-25‑244) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items (C-25‑245) – carried
• Supported Welland letter on child protection (C-25‑246) – carried
• Passed By‑law No. 7413/104/25 – carried
• Passed By‑law No. 7414/105/25 – carried
• Passed By‑law No. 7415/106/25 – carried
• Passed By‑law No. 7416/107/25 – carried

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review the CEO and Librarian reports, circulation and financial statements, and the 2026 Annual Program Plan. It will hear a verbal update on the Touch‑a‑Truck Book and on a reciprocal borrowing agreement. A discussion will cover the impact of technology services in Ontario libraries, and a confidential human‑resources matter will be addressed.

• Touch‑a‑Truck Book verbal update (R. Tkachuk)
• 2026 Annual Program Plan presentation
• Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement verbal update (R. Tkachuk)
• Discussion of 2023/2024 Impact of Technology Services in Ontario libraries
• Confidential Human Resources matter (closed per Public Libraries Act)

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is conducting public meetings to discuss site-specific zoning amendments and city property use. The body will review proposals for road closures and a cell tower lease.

• Proposed stop up and close of a portion of Raglan Avenue (also known as Bell Street)
• Proposed property lease for a cell tower at 3 Killaly Street West
• Site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Main Street West (File D14-05-25)
• Site-specific zoning by-law amendment for 5088 Highway 140 (File D14-06-25)

The council adopted its agenda and passed several motions directing staff to prepare further reports. It instructed the Economic Development Officer to develop a Stop‑Up‑and‑Close by‑law for a portion of Raglan Avenue (Bell Street) and to report on a proposed cell‑tower lease at 3 Killaly Street West. The council also received reports on zoning amendment proposals for Main Street West and Highway 140 and directed staff to consider all feedback before any further action. By‑law No. 7412/103/25 confirming the meeting’s proceedings was enacted.

• Agenda adoption – Carried
• Directed Economic Development Officer to bring forward Stop‑Up‑and‑Close By‑law for portion of Raglan St (Bell Street) west of Welland St – Carried
• Directed Economic Development Officer to bring forward report on proposed cell‑tower lease at 3 Killaly Street West – Carried
• Received report on Main Street West zoning amendment (file D14‑05‑25) and directed staff to consider feedback before future report – Carried
• Received report on Highway 140 zoning amendment (file D14‑06‑25) and directed staff to consider feedback before future report – Carried
• Enacted By‑law No. 7412/103/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings – Carried

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will conduct standard business such as calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, and approving minutes. No substantive projects, contracts, or policy items are listed on the agenda.

Council Meeting

The council will consider several by‑laws, including By‑law No. 7410/101/25 to authorize an agreement with Vergel Group Development Inc. for the Comprehensive CIP East Waterfront Tax Increment Grant at 80 Nickel Street. By‑law No. 7408/99/25 will adopt Amendment 21 to the Official Plan, and By‑law No. 7409/100/25 will amend the Zoning By‑law for lots 31‑33 and related road allowances. A recommendation report for Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for the Mapleview Subdivision (files D09‑02‑24 and D14‑03‑24) will be discussed. The consent agenda will approve minutes from November 12, 2025 and receive other reports.

• By‑law No. 7410/101/25 – authorize agreement with Vergel Group for 80 Nickel Street CIP Tax Increment Grant
• By‑law No. 7408/99/25 – adopt Amendment 21 to the Official Plan
• By‑law No. 7409/100/25 – amend Zoning By‑law for Lots 31‑33 and related road allowances
• Recommendation Report for Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for Mapleview Subdivision (files D09‑02‑24, D14‑03‑24)
• Comprehensive CIP East Waterfront CIPA Tax Increment Grant report for 80 Nickel Street (2025‑64)

The council received and approved the Official Plan amendment (By-law 7408/99/25) and the Zoning By-law amendment (By-law 7409/100/25) for the Mapleview Subdivision. It also approved a $1 million city matching contribution for the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives expansion, to be funded by 30‑year debt. The East Waterfront Tax Increment Grant agreement was approved but referred back for revision. Several other by‑laws and consent agenda items were carried.

• Approved $1 M city matching contribution for L.R. Wilson Heritage Archives expansion (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment By‑law 7408/99/25 for Mapleview Subdivision (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment By‑law 7409/100/25 for Mapleview Subdivision (Carried)
• Approved East Waterfront CIPA Tax Increment Grant agreement with Vergel Group (Carried, then referred back for revision)
• Approved By‑laws 7408/99/25, 7409/100/25, 7410/101/25 (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 7411/102/25 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and correspondence (Carried)
• Directed City Clerk to issue Notices of Decisions for the Mapleview By‑laws (Carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation from Brian Mosley of ESRI Canada. The committee will also discuss new meeting dates and receive a staff update.

• Presentation by Brian Mosley - ESRI Canada
• Discussion of new meeting dates and times
• Staff update

The Healthcare Advisory Committee approved a recommendation that staff contact ESRI Canada and the Niagara Ontario Health Team to gather healthcare data for a GIS mapping project. The Committee also set the next meeting for December 15, 2025, and the first 2026 meeting for January 26, 2026, both at 6 p.m.

• Recommend staff speak with ESRI Canada and Niagara Ontario Health Team to collect healthcare data for GIS mapping project (carried)
• Set next meeting for Dec 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. (carried)
• Set first 2026 meeting for Jan 26, 2026 at 6 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications, including two minor variances for vacant lots on Fares Street, a combined minor variance and consent for 252 Division Street, and a consent for a boundary adjustment at 639 Main Street West. Decisions will be made on the proposed changes to lot dimensions and uses. The meeting will also include routine items such as adopting the agenda and approving the October 8, 2025 minutes.

• A20-25-PC – Minor variance for vacant lot on Fares Street (applicant Daniel Covello)
• A21-25-PC – Minor variance for vacant lot on Fares Street (applicant Daniel Covello)
• B11-25-PC – Consent (boundary adjustment) for 639 Main Street West and adjacent vacant lot (applicant TODCO Investments Inc., agent Craig Rohe)
• A18-25-PC, A19-25-PC, B10-25-PC – Minor variance and consent for 252 Division Street (applicant Frank Grsic)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff updates on recent community engagement events, the tree planting program, the corporate climate action plan, and the Centennial Park wetlands project. It will then review the 2025 EAC work plan, discuss the terms of reference and member appointment policy, and begin planning for the 2026 work plan.

• Community Engagement Update – tree giveaway, rain barrel sale, Yellow Fish Road Day, Touch-a‑Truck
• Update on Tree Planting Program – tree funding and school‑based program opportunity
• Corporate Climate Action Plan
• Centennial Park Wetlands Project
• Terms of Reference & EAC Member Appointment Policy

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The agenda for the Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting on 2025-11-19 contains no listed items, descriptions, categories, or decisions. It only shows placeholders and empty fields. No concrete actions, contracts, or proposals are recorded.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 21, 2025, and discuss the Ontario Seniors Community Grant for 2026-2027. The agenda includes introductions for new members, disclosures of interest, and updates from staff.

• Approval of Post-Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2025
• Discussion of Ontario Seniors Community Grant 2026-2027
• Introduction of new committee members
• Staff updates from Outreach Coordinator and Liaison
• Review of 'Stop Gap' updated text and application

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. The board will review reports from the curator, auxiliary, and various committees including finance and heritage.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will consider several staff reports and by‑law motions. Items include a proposed stop‑and‑close by‑law for St. Lawrence Street, a zoning by‑law amendment for short‑term rental uses, and amendments to the 2026 user‑fees and water‑and‑wastewater rates by‑laws. A separate discussion will address an update on licensed childcare in the city.

• Proposed Stop and Close By‑law for St. Lawrence Street (By‑law No. 7401/92/25)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for Short‑Term Rental Uses (By‑law No. 7402/93/25)
• 2026 User Fees – Planning Fee Schedule Amendment (By‑law No. 7403/94/25)
• 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates By‑law amendment (By‑law No. 7404/95/25)
• Update on Licensed Childcare in Port Colborne (Item 12.1)

Public Meeting

The council will review the public meeting report for a city‑initiated zoning by‑law amendment that would allow short‑term rental uses (File D14‑04‑25, 2025‑223). The amendment is presented as a draft zoning by‑law amendment for short‑term rental uses. The council will also consider By‑law No. 7400/91/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the council. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public Meeting Report for City‑initiated Zoning By‑law Amendment for Short‑Term Rental Uses (File D14‑04‑25, 2025‑223)
• Draft Zoning By‑law Amendment Short‑Term Rental Uses (Attachment)
• By‑law No. 7400/91/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings

The council approved the agenda for the November 12, 2025 public meeting. It received the City‑initiated zoning by‑law amendment report for short‑term rentals as information. Finally, it enacted By‑law No. 7401/92/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm the meeting proceedings.

• Agenda adoption – carried
• Zoning by‑law amendment report for short‑term rentals received as information – carried
• By‑law No. 7401/92/25 adopted to confirm meeting proceedings – carried

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on healthcare access and lodging house bylaws. The meeting includes a welcome for new vice chair Karine Ohanion and a roundtable community discussion.

• Lodging house bylaw update
• Transportation options for health care access
• Health care update
• Region-TOES Code of Conduct follow-up

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review circulation and financial reports for 2025, hear staff updates from the librarian, and consider media announcements about community winners. The board will also discuss the CEO's October 2025 report and a new Touch‑a‑Truck book. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Circulation Report – September 2025
• 2025 Operating Budget financial report
• Librarian's Report – September 2025 and Summer 2025
• Media announcement of seven community winners
• CEO's October 2025 verbal report and Touch‑a‑Truck Book

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss and decide on the 2026 Capital and Related Project Budget, the Rates Budget, and the setting of water and wastewater rates. The session includes reviews of proposed user fees and charges across various city services.

• 2026 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy (Operating) Budget
• Proposed 2026 User Fees and Charges for services including dog licensing, cemeteries, and the Sugarloaf Marina
• 2026 Rates Budget and Water and Wastewater Rates setting
• Proposed $30,000 funding substitution for Council Chamber Systems Upgrade
• Proposed $120,000 funding substitution for Centennial Park Wetland

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will meet on Monday, November 3, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of minutes. Staff updates will recap the 14th Downtown Harvest Festival and discuss Christmas lighting. The board will also address any new business before adjourning.

• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Staff Updates – 14th Downtown Harvest Festival recap and Christmas lighting
• New Business
• Adjournment

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes from October 15, 2025, and hear two presentations. The session includes reports from a representative of the City of Orillia and a public health nurse from the Niagara Region.

• Presentation by Rory Bulmer, Assistant to Mayor and Council, City of Orillia
• Presentation by Austin White, RN, Public Health Nurse - School Health Division, Niagara Region Public Health

The Healthcare Advisory Committee adopted its October 29 agenda and approved the minutes from the October 15 meeting. It voted to cancel the November 10, 2025 meeting and to move the November 26, 2025 meeting to November 24, 2025 at 6 p.m. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved October 15 minutes (carried)
• Cancelled November 10 meeting (carried)
• Rescheduled November 26 meeting to November 24 at 6 p.m. (carried)

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Business Improvement Area will meet to receive updates from the Chair, Councilor, and City staff. Discussion items include a recap of the 14th Downtown Harvest Festival and plans for Christmas lighting.

• 14th Downtown Harvest Festival recap
• Christmas lighting discussion

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting to complete routine procedural business. Items include a closed‑session training session with the Integrity Commissioner and the adoption of By‑law No. 7396/87/25 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt By‑law No. 7396/87/25 to ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings
• Closed‑session Integrity Commissioner education session (training only, no business discussion)

The council adopted the amended agenda for the special meeting. It entered a closed‑session training period, then reconvened in open session. By‑law No. 7396/87/25 was approved and enacted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Adopted amended agenda (Carried)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for training (Carried)
• Approved motion to return to Open Session at 6:45 p.m. (Carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7396/87/25 as presented (Carried)

Council Meeting

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and staff reports. A workshop will update members on the New Official Plan (2025‑207). Three by‑laws will be voted on: a lease amendment with Vale Canada for Nickel Beach, a re‑establishment of administrative penalties for non‑parking offences, and a confirmatory by‑law ratifying council proceedings. Presentations on the recent Canal Days events will also be shown.

• By‑law No. 7397/88/25 – lease amendment with Vale Canada for Nickel Beach.
• By‑law No. 7398/89/25 – re‑establish system for administrative penalties for non‑parking offences.
• By‑law No. 7399/90/25 – confirm and ratify council proceedings.
• Council Update and Workshop – New Official Plan (2025‑207).
• Staff Report – Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment (2025‑209).

The council adopted an agenda amendment to add a proclamation for Indigenous Veterans Day and formally proclaimed November 8, 2025 as Indigenous Veterans Day. It approved the consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and staff reports. The council received a memorandum on the New Official Plan and directed staff to continue work with the consulting team. Three by‑laws were passed and new members were appointed to several advisory committees.

• Agenda amendment to add Indigenous Veterans Day proclamation – Carried
• Proclaimed Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8, 2025 – Carried
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, staff reports, etc.) – Carried
• Received New Official Plan memorandum and directed staff to continue work – Carried
• Passed By-law No. 7397/88/25 – Carried
• Passed By-law No. 7398/89/25 – Carried
• Passed By-law No. 7399/90/25 – Carried
• Appointed members to Economic Development, Senior Citizen, and Youth Advisory Committees – Carried

Special Council Meeting

The October 21, 2025 special council meeting will include a closed‑session training on a confidential legal memorandum about the East Side Employment Lands. After reopening, staff will present a report titled “Servicing the East Side Employment Lands, 2025‑185” with supporting documents. The council will also consider a by‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm its proceedings. Procedural motions and standard disclosures will be addressed.

• Closed session training and legal advice on East Side Employment Lands (confidential memorandum)
• Staff Report: Servicing the East Side Employment Lands, 2025‑185 (PDF attachments)
• By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the City of Port Colborne
• Procedural motions
• Disclosures of interest

Council received the Development and Government Relations Report 2025-185 and directed the Mayor and Clerk to execute a series of agreements, including a water and wastewater purchase with Asahi Kasei, cost‑sharing and contribution agreements with the Niagara Region, a construction contract with Peters Excavating, and interim financing up to $20 million. The Council also ordered a public engagement campaign for two new Government Business Enterprises and passed a by‑law to adopt and ratify the council’s proceedings.

• Received Development and Government Relations Report 2025-185 – Carried
• Directed execution of water and wastewater purchase agreement with Asahi Kasei – Carried
• Directed cost‑sharing agreement with Niagara Region for engineering design services – Carried
• Directed agreement with Niagara Region for up to $24.2 M Welland Canal crossing contributions – Carried
• Directed construction agreement with Peters Excavating for linear asset installation – Carried
• Directed interim financing agreements up to $20 M – Carried
• Directed staff to launch public engagement campaign for two Government Business Enterprises – Carried
• Passed by‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings – Carried

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Staff will provide updates on the outreach coordinator, the Senior Achievement Award, and new committee members. The group will discuss upcoming NOAA and SOAFA meetings and consider any new business before adjourning.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of minutes – PCSAC_Jun17_2025
• Outreach Coordinator update
• Senior Achievement Award presentation
• Discussion of NOAA and SOAFA meetings

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Healthcare Advisory Committee will adopt its meeting agenda, review disclosures of interest, and approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. A presentation will be given by Nicole Rubli, General Manager Legislative & Development Services, on healthcare services. The committee will also consider any new business before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda for the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 Healthcare Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation by Nicole Rubli on healthcare services

The committee approved its October 15 agenda and ratified the minutes from the October 1 meeting. No other actions or approvals were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes from October 1 approved (carried)

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will hold its regular meeting to adopt the agenda, disclose interests, and approve minutes. Staff updates will include a chair report on the 14th Annual Harvest Festival recap and Christmas lighting, as well as councilor and city staff updates. No specific new business items have been selected for discussion.

• Chair update – 14th Annual Harvest Festival recap
• Chair update – Christmas lighting
• Councilor update
• City staff update
• New Business – no items selected

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne Council will discuss updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws regarding additional dwelling units and apartment parking rates. The meeting also includes a review of 2026 marina dock rates and a proposed communication tower.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) city-wide
• Proposed Zoning By-law amendment for reduced parking rates for apartment dwellings
• Review of 2026 Marina Dock Rates (Report 2025-186)
• Update on a proposed communication tower at 611 Main Street West
• Third reading of By-law No. 7267/89/24 for Northland Estates Municipal Drain drainage works

Council approved five pending by‑laws, including three numbered by‑laws and two amendments, and adopted the proposed 2026 marina dock rates. The council also proclaimed October as Small Business Month, approved the consent agenda items, and expressed support for regional correspondence on law‑strengthening measures.

• Adopted agenda (C‑25‑199) – carried
• Approved closed‑session minutes – carried
• Proclaimed October 2025 Small Business Month – carried
• Approved consent agenda items – carried
• Supported regional correspondence on law‑strengthening, sentencing and bail reform – carried
• Approved 2026 marina dock rates and related reporting requirements – carried
• Passed five by‑laws (Nos. 7391/82/25, 7392/83/25, 7393/84/25, 7267/89/24 3rd reading, 7394/85/25) – carried

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will meet to determine the date and roles for a parade. The committee will also discuss sponsoring a family for Christmas and decide on October media.

• Discussion of parade date and roles
• Discussion of sponsoring a family at Christmas
• Decision on October media
• Setting the November meeting date

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider applications for minor variances and consents. The body will review requests for three specific properties in Port Colborne.

• Minor Variance application for 700 Pleasant Beach Road (Jennie Marlatt)
• Consent applications for 159 Main Street East (Daniel Covello)
• Minor Variance and Consent applications for 252 Division Street (Frank Grsic)

Public Meeting

The council will discuss a proposed stop‑up and close of a property on St. Lawrence Street (2025‑182). It will review city‑initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for additional dwelling units (files D09‑01‑25 and D14‑02‑25). It will also consider a Zoning By‑law amendment affecting parking ratios for apartment buildings (file D14‑03‑25). A by‑law to adopt and confirm the council's proceedings will be presented.

• Proposed stop‑up and close of St. Lawrence Street property (2025‑182)
• Official Plan amendment for Additional Dwelling Units (file D09‑01‑25)
• Zoning By‑law amendment for Additional Dwelling Units (file D14‑02‑25)
• Zoning By‑law amendment for apartment dwelling parking ratios (file D14‑03‑25)
• By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It approved a motion to have staff prepare a Stop Up and Close by‑law for St. Lawrence Street and to bring it to a future council meeting. The council received reports on proposed Official Plan and Zoning amendments for additional dwelling units and on an apartment dwelling parking rate amendment, directing staff to consider feedback before any recommendation. A by‑law ratifying the proceedings of this meeting was also enacted.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Direct Economic Development Officer to prepare Stop Up and Close By-law for St. Lawrence St. (carried)
• Receive Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments report for ADUs and direct staff to consider feedback (carried)
• Receive Apartment Dwelling Parking Rate amendment report and direct staff to consider feedback (carried)
• Adopt By-law to ratify and confirm meeting proceedings (carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a discussion on healthcare strategy development. Any new business items will be considered. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Strategy development discussion
• Consideration of new business items

The Healthcare Advisory Committee adopted the October 1 agenda and approved the September 22 minutes, both motions carried. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates about hospital tours, upcoming grant opportunities, and future presentations.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• September 22, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will consider its July 2025 circulation data, the 2025 operating budget as of September 26, 2025, and an update to the 2023‑2027 strategic plan. It will also receive a report on the reciprocal service agreement and a verbal CEO report. No formal motions or approvals are listed beyond routine agenda adoption and minute approval.

• July 2025 circulation report
• 2025 operating budget (as of Sept. 26, 2025)
• Strategic Plan update – Year 3, Q update
• Reciprocal Service Agreement report
• CEO's verbal report

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on September 25, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes, disclosures of interest, and a members update round table. No specific projects, contracts, or policy proposals are listed for discussion.

• Adoption of the Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Disclosures of Interest
• Advisory Round Table – Members Updates
• New Business (no items listed)

Council Meeting

The council will discuss and vote on two by‑laws: a zoning amendment for the property at 484 Barrick Road and a licensing by‑law for short‑term rental accommodations. Staff reports include a recommendation for the zoning amendment and an update on the short‑term rental by‑law and its proposed fees. Items on the consent agenda include approval of recent meeting minutes. The meeting also includes standard reports and procedural items.

• By‑law No. 7387/78/25 – Zoning By‑law Amendment for 484 Barrick Road (Concession 2, Lot 30).
• By‑law No. 7388/79/25 – Short‑Term Rental Accommodations Licensing By‑law.
• Staff Report 13.3a – Recommendation Report for Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 484 Barrick Road (File D14‑12‑24, 2025‑169).
• Staff Report 14.1 – Short‑Term Rental Accommodations Licensing By‑law Update (2025‑190) with proposed fees and penalties.
• Consent agenda 13.1 – Approval of minutes for regular council meetings on August 26 2025 and September 9 2025.

The council adopted an updated Short‑Term Rental Accommodations Licensing By‑law to take effect on November 1, 2025, and repealed the previous Bed and Breakfast By‑law. It also directed staff to amend the Zoning By‑law and the Administrative Monetary Penalties System, and to launch a communications, registration, licensing and inspection program for short‑term rentals. Additional actions included approving a zoning amendment for 484 Barrick Road, authorizing a $4 million budget increase for the Early Works Agreement, and approving accessibility renovations at Roselawn. The month of October 2025 was proclaimed Community Health and Wellbeing Month.

• Approved updated Short‑Term Rental Accommodations Licensing By‑law, fees, penalties and repeal of By‑law 7323/14/25 (Carried)
• Directed staff to amend City Zoning By‑law to support short‑term rentals before Nov 1 2025 (Carried)
• Directed staff to amend Administrative Monetary Penalties System By‑law for enforcement before Nov 1 2025 (Carried)
• Directed staff to implement communications, education, registration, licensing and inspection program for short‑term rentals by Nov 1 2025 (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to increase Early Works Agreement budget limit with Peters Construction by up to $4,000,000 (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment D14‑12‑24 for 484 Barrick Road (Carried)
• Approved Roselawn Accessibility Ramp, Washrooms and Foyer renovations and funding model (Carried)
• Proclaimed October 2025 as Community Health and Wellbeing Month (Carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Healthcare Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a presentation from Niagara Region Public Health regarding 2025 emergency services.

• Approval of minutes from August 27 and September 3, 2025 meetings
• Presentation by Dr. Azim Kasmani on 2025 Public Health and Emergency Services
• Review of Meeting 8 Information Package
• Discussion on the October 1, 2025 meeting time

The committee approved its agenda for September 22, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the August 27 and September 3 meetings. The start time for the October 1, 2025 meeting was moved from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Agenda for Sep 22, 2025 approved (Carried)
• Minutes from Aug 27 and Sep 3, 2025 approved (Carried)
• Oct 1, 2025 meeting start time changed to 4 p.m. (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a closed session for Executive Leadership Certificate training with Brock University's Goodman School of Business, as permitted under the Municipal Act. Following the training, the council will adopt a by‑law to ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Closed Session – Executive Leadership Certificate Training with Brock University, Goodman School of Business (Municipal Act, section 239(3.1))
• By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the City of Port Colborne (Sp. Council Confirming By‑law – September 20, 2025)
• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Adjournment

Council adopted the agenda for the special council meeting. The council entered a closed session for training under the Municipal Act. It reconvened in open session at 2:05 p.m. The council passed By‑law No. 7386/77/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm the meeting proceedings.

• Adopted agenda (C-25-184) – carried
• Approved closed session for training (C-25-185) – carried
• Reopened open session at 2:05 p.m. (C-25-186) – carried
• Enacted By‑law No. 7386/77/25 to confirm meeting proceedings (C-25-187) – carried

Court of Revision

The Port Colborne Court of Revision meeting will consider a series of assessment appeals submitted by residents, identified by roll numbers. After hearing the appeals, the court will make decisions and may approve changes to assessment schedules. The meeting is conducted virtually as required by the Planning Act.

• Appeal by Brian Shaubel – Roll 2711-040-001-07800
• Appeal by Bruno Iafrate – Roll 2703-020-018-11100
• Appeal by David Teach – Roll 2703-020-018-12000
• Decision of the Court of Revision
• Changes and/or approval of assessment schedules

The Court appointed Ron Bodner as Chair and authorized two late appeals to be heard. Most appeals were dismissed and the engineer's assessments upheld. One appeal was allowed, removing a proposed culvert, and another was accepted with a 25% assessment reduction. Disallowed appeals were noted for appellants who did not appear.

• Ron Bodner appointed Chair of the Court of Revision (Carried)
• Late appeals from Greenburg International and Jeff & Karin Dieters authorized to be heard (Carried)
• Multiple appeals dismissed and engineer's assessments upheld (Carried)
• Salvatore and Franca Andreacchi appeal allowed; proposed culvert removed (Carried)
• Appeals of Stephen & Michael Munschauer, Tara Leon, both Wayne Patterson appeals, and William Pfeifer disallowed for non‑appearance (Carried)
• Joseph Palumbo appeal accepted; assessment reduced by 25% (Carried)
• Both Greenburg International appeals disallowed for non‑appearance (Carried)
• Jeff & Karin Dieters verbal appeal dismissed; assessment upheld (Carried)

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will review updates on its backpack project, including assembly and distribution plans. Members will discuss role definitions and set a regular meeting day, and will examine the committee’s work plan for the coming term. The agenda also includes routine items such as new member recruitment and approval of minutes.

• Backpack project update – assembly and drop‑off planning
• Discussion of member roles and responsibilities
• Set day for monthly committee meetings
• Review of the committee work plan
• New member recruitment update

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and does not list any specific discussion items or decisions for this meeting.

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. The board will review minutes from July 15 and August 19, 2025, and receive updates from various committees.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, Fundraising, Policy, Accession, and Heritage committees

The board adopted the agenda as presented. It approved the minutes from the July 15 and August 19 meetings. The board accepted the report from Stephanie Powell‑Baswick and agreed to sign the agreement to forward it to council.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Approve previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Accept report and sign agreement to go to council (carried)

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on the lodging house bylaw, healthcare committee, and transportation public engagement. The session includes a roundtable discussion for community updates.

• Lodging House bylaw update
• Healthcare committee update
• Transportation public engagement update

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Business Improvement Area will meet to receive staff and councilor updates. The agenda includes discussions on the 14th Annual Downtown Harvest Festival and local signage.

• Truth and Reconciliation Bench Purchase
• 14th Annual Downtown Harvest Festival
• Signage at Cruise Ship Docks

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review post-meeting minutes from May 2025, discuss staff updates on public works, and review its Terms of Reference. The committee will also plan events for the Rain Barrel Sale and Fall Tree Giveaway, the EV Ribbon Cutting, and the Touch-a-Truck Event.

• Review of EAC Terms of Reference
• Review of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Rain Barrel Sale and Fall Tree Giveaway (Sept 27)
• Touch-a-Truck Event planning (Oct 9)
• Canal Days Festival feedback

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to shift the scheduled Environmental Panel Discussion from Winter 2025 to Spring 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.

• Adopted agenda (motion moved by Tim Lamb, seconded by Ryan Waines) – carried
• Adopted minutes from May 12, 2025 (motion moved by Tim Lamb, seconded by Katherine Klauck) – carried
• Rescheduled Environmental Panel Discussion from Winter 2025 to Spring 2026 – agreed
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 7:24 PM (motion moved by Tim Lamb, seconded by Katherine Klauck) – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider five land‑use applications. Two applications (B01-25-PC and B02-25-PC) and two others (B07-25-PC, B08-25-PC) are proposed for consent. Two applications (A14-25-PC and A13-25-PC) are proposed for minor variances. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minute approval, and any deferrals.

• Consent – B01-25-PC and B02-25-PC – 484 Barrick Road – Applicant: Trustees for Christian Life Assembly
• Minor variance – A14-25-PC – 3334 Nugent Road – Applicant: Colette Gravel-Willie
• Minor variance – A13-25-PC – Vacant lot on Concession 2 and Snider Road – Applicant: William Kemp
• Consent – B07-25-PC – 3077 Highway 3 – Applicant: Thomas Lawrence
• Consent – B08-25-PC – 953 Cedar Bay Road – Applicant: Crystal McNay

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed.

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 70 Nickel Street. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and a review of 2024 financial statements.

• Zoning By-law Amendment D14-01-25 for 70 Nickel Street
• Adjustments to Council Remuneration By-law (By-law No. 7383/74/25)
• Review of 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Update presentation
• Receipt of Niagara Transit 2025 Q2 Statistics

The council directed the Public Works Department to repaint the Clarence Street pedestrian crossing line for $3,100, using the Public Works Operating Budget and allowing future Legion funds to be used for the project. Three by‑laws (No. 7383/74/25, 7384/75/25, 7385/76/25) were passed. The council also proclaimed September 2025 as Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth Disease Awareness Month and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved $3,100 upgrade of Clarence Street crosswalk line painting (carried)
• Delegated authority to allocate future Port Colborne Legion funds to the crosswalk project (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7383/74/25 (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7384/75/25 (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7385/76/25 (carried)
• Proclaimed September 2025 as Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth Disease Awareness Month (carried)
• Approved all consent agenda items listed on the agenda (carried)

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee meeting on September 4, 2025 in Port Colborne, Ontario has no agenda items listed. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee will meet to conduct a roundtable discussion and review correspondence. The meeting includes a proposal from Dr. Salanki regarding chiropractic integration and the post-UCC transition.

• Post-UCC Transition & Chiropractic Integration Proposal from Dr. Salanki

The Healthcare Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that staff be directed to hire a consultant to conduct a health service and equity audit and include the cost in the 2026 operating budget. The Committee also recommended hiring consultants for healthcare government relations, grant writing, and development of a healthcare service strategy, also to be funded in the 2026 budget.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• August 20, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Recommend hiring consultant for health service and equity audit, include in 2026 budget (carried)
• Recommend hiring consultants for government relations, grant writing, and service strategy, include in 2026 budget (carried)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will adopt the agenda, approve the June 4, 2025 minutes, and review the 2024 audited financial statements. It will consider the 2025 operating budget and circulation reports for May, June, and the second quarter of 2025. Staff reports, including the CEO's report, and recent media items about library programs will also be discussed.

• 2024 Audited Financial Statement (presentation by A. Pigeau)
• 2025 Operating Budget (as of August 29, 2025)
• Circulation Reports – May 2025, June 2025, 2nd Quarter 2025
• CEO's Report (July‑August 2025)
• Media items on Etching Stones, Canal Days festival, and record‑breaking Summer Reading Club

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It formally received the 2024 audited financial statements presented by the City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer. Consent items covering circulation reports, the 2025 operating budget, the CEO’s report, and media items were also accepted. The meeting concluded with a closed‑session segment and set the next meeting for October 1, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received 2024 audited financial statements (Carried)
• Accepted circulation reports for May, June, and Q2 2025 (Carried)
• Accepted 2025 operating budget (Carried)
• Accepted CEO's report (Carried)
• Accepted media items (Carried)
• Entered and exited closed session as scheduled (Carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Healthcare Advisory Committee will hear delegations from two community members, Brent LeClair and Betty Konc, and from Gary Gaverluk. The delegations include written material from the Port Colborne Healthcare Coalition. No other agenda items require a vote or decision.

• Delegation from Brent LeClair and Betty Konc (831 HWY #3 E and 104 Elgin Street)
• Delegation from Gary Gaverluk (21 Woodside Drive)
• Port Colborne Healthcare Coalition written material (PDF)

The committee approved the meeting agenda dated August 27, 2025. It also voted to extend the Port Colborne Healthcare Coalition’s speaking limit from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Extended coalition speaking time to 30 minutes (carried)

Council Meeting

The City Council will review reports on housing initiatives, digital radio transition, and healthcare updates. The body is also deciding on several by-laws regarding parking, road closures, and municipal appointments.

• Notice of intention to demolish 63 Welland Street
• Proposed Invertose Drive road realignment and truck parking lane addition
• Stop and close and surplus declaration for Elmvale Crescent
• Surplus declaration for 69 Lake Road
• By-laws for EV charging station parking and administrative penalty amendments

The council approved enhancements to the Water Service and Wastewater Lateral Replacement Grant Program, raising the maximum grant to $2,000 per service (or $5,000 when both are replaced) and waiving building‑permit fees, subject to budget availability. It also approved $20,400 in community grants, passed eight by‑laws, and adopted several procedural items. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved enhancements to Water Service and Wastewater Lateral Replacement Grant Program – Carried
• Approved $20,400 in community grant funding for six organizations – Carried
• Passed eight by‑laws (Nos. 7374/65/25 through 7381/72/25) – Carried
• Referred Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 cross‑walk painting request to Public Works – Carried
• Proclaimed September 15‑21 2025 as Rail Safety Week – Carried
• Adopted agenda amendment to include Legion delegation – Carried
• Approved consent agenda items listed on the agenda – Carried
• Approved closed‑session minutes and reconvened – Carried

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee will receive presentations from Port Cares on social determinants of health, from Dr. David Salanki of Chiropractic Associates, and a Q&A with Dr. Jeff Remington about urgent‑care centres. An update will be given by Tara Galitz of the Niagara Ontario Health Team. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Christine Lafleur (Port Cares) – Social Determinants of Health
• Presentation by Dr. David Salanki – Chiropractic Associates of Port Colborne
• Q&A session with Dr. Jeff Remington, MD – Urgent Care Centres
• Update from Tara Galitz, Executive Director, Niagara Ontario Health Team
• Distribution of Information Package 5

The Healthcare Advisory Committee approved its August 20 agenda and the minutes from the August 6 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes from August 6, 2025 approved (carried)

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will review recent social‑media and backpack project updates, consider recruiting additional youth members, and discuss future meeting dates and times. No formal decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Social media update – ice cream campaign
• Backpack project update
• New member recruitment discussion
• Scheduling future meeting date/time

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will meet to conduct a discussion regarding archives. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Archives Discussion

The board adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It approved moving forward with the westward expansion of the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives and directed staff to contact a private donor for support. Both actions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved expansion of L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives and staff to contact private donor (carried)

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will hold a public meeting to receive comments and consider two proposed zoning by‑law amendments: one for 70 Nickel Street (File D14-01-25, 2025‑144) and another for 484 Barrick Road (File D14-12-24, 2025‑145). The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, procedural motions, and a by‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings.

• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 70 Nickel Street – File D14-01-25, 2025‑144
• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 484 Barrick Road – File D14-12-24, 2025‑145
• By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Council
• Procedural motions
• Disclosures of interest

Councillor M. Aquilina was appointed Chair for the public meeting. The agenda was adopted with one written delegation added. Two Development and Government Relations reports on zoning amendments were received for information. A by‑law ratifying the council's proceedings was enacted.

• Appointed Councillor M. Aquilina as Chair for the meeting (carried)
• Adopted and amended the public meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Development and Government Relations Report 2025‑144 for 70 Nickel Street (information) (carried)
• Received Development and Government Relations Report 2025‑145 for 484 Barrick Road (information) (carried)
• Enacted By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council (carried)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on August 19, 2025, to adopt the agenda, approve post-meeting minutes from June 17, 2025, and receive staff updates on seniors community grants and accessibility projects.

• Approval of Post-Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2025
• Introduction to Outreach Coordinator Josie Faccini
• Hearing Loss in Older Adults Project update
• Funding for Specific Accessibility Needs update
• NOAA Representatives presentation

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider a minor variance for a property at 307 Pleasant Beach Road and to approve the cancellation of a consent application at 166 Chippawa Road. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 3 at City Hall.

• Minor Variance at 307 Pleasant Beach Road
• Cancellation of Consent at 166 Chippawa Road
• Approval of June 11, 2025 Minutes

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will present conceptual plans for a proposed daycare centre in the former Humberstone Township Hall. It will also review the Notice of Intention to Demolish 63 Welland Street and the accompanying heritage report. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Conceptual plans for the proposed daycare centre at Humberstone Hall
• Notice of Intention to Demolish 63 Welland Street
• Heritage Report for 63 Welland Street

The committee approved its agenda and the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to remove 63 Welland Street from the Heritage Register. No formal decision was made on the Humberstone Hall Daycare Centre project.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• July 21, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• 63 Welland Street removed from Heritage Register (carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee will receive presentations from representatives of Bridges Community Health Centre, Centre de Sant Communautaire Hamilton-Niagara, and Niagara Health. The committee will also discuss a special meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025.

• Presentation by Taralea McLean, Executive Director of Bridges Community Health Centre
• Presentation by Keira Thibault, Director of Primary Care Services at Centre de Sant Communautaire Hamilton-Niagara
• Presentation by Harpreet Bassi of Niagara Health
• Discussion regarding a Special Meeting on August 27, 2025

The committee moved the start time of the August 27 special meeting to 5 p.m. It also rescheduled the September 17 meeting to Monday, September 22, 2025. The bi‑weekly meeting schedule at 3 p.m. was confirmed, and the agenda and July 23 minutes were approved.

• Start time of Aug 27 special meeting moved to 5 p.m. (carried)
• Sept 17, 2025 meeting rescheduled to Mon Sep 22, 2025 (carried)
• Bi‑weekly meeting schedule at 3 p.m. confirmed (carried)
• Agenda for Aug 6, 2025 adopted (carried)
• July 23, 2025 minutes approved (carried)

Grant Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss staff updates and review seven grant applications. The review of these applications will take place during a closed session.

• Review of 7 grant applications in closed session

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, and hear disclosures of interest. The committee will receive two presentations: an update on physician recruitment from Jill Croteau of the Niagara Region, and a briefing from Tara Galitz and Frank Ruberto of the Niagara Ontario Health Team. No decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on information sharing.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting
• Presentation: Physician Recruitment Update (June 23) by Jill Croteau
• Presentation: NOHT briefing to Port Colborne by Tara Galitz and Frank Ruberto
• Disclosures of interest

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It voted to schedule a special meeting on August 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. The next regular meeting is planned for August 6, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Scheduled special meeting for Aug 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. (carried)

Council 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 review a heritage permit application for the Shickluna Garage. The body will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding a daycare centre at the former Humberstone Township Hall.

• Heritage Permit Review for 293 King Street (Shickluna Garage)
• Preliminary discussion for 76 Main Street West (Former Humberstone Township Hall) Daycare Centre
• Staff update regarding 73 Main Street East (Dairy Queen)

The committee approved its July 21 agenda as amended. It also approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. A presentation on the history of Sugarloaf Street was received for information.

• Agenda approved as amended (carried)
• June 16, 2025 minutes approved as presented (carried)
• Sugarloaf Street historical research presentation received for information (carried)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board will consider standard agenda items including the Roselawn Ramp update, several committee reports, and a council report. No specific motions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Roselawn Centre, 296 Fielden Ave.

• Roselawn Ramp Update
• Finance Committee Report
• Membership Committee Report
• Building and Property Committee Report
• Council Report

The board voted to recommend that the museum present the concrete‑accessibility ramp option to Council in September for budget approval. The recommendation was carried. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the June 17 minutes. A policy meeting was requested to be scheduled by the museum director.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved June 17 minutes (carried)
• Recommended presenting concrete ramp option to Council in September for budget approval (carried)
• Requested a policy meeting to be set by Stephanie Powell‑Baswick (carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Healthcare Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 12, 2025, and hear presentations. Presenters include Chief Administrative Officer Bryan Boles and Kyle and Aaron Boggio of the Boggio Family of Pharmacies.

• Presentation by Bryan Boles, Chief Administrative Officer
• Presentation by Kyle and Aaron Boggio, Boggio Family of Pharmacies
• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Healthcare Advisory Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. Both motions were moved and seconded by members and carried without recorded vote counts. No new business or other decisions were taken.

• Adopted July 9 agenda (motion moved by P. McGarry, seconded by M. Lallouet, carried)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (motion moved by T. Triano, seconded by P. McGarry, carried)

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss social media campaigns and potential community events. The group will also consider a partnership proposal from a local business.

• Partnership proposal from Amanda Norrad of Sprout Plant Parlour
• Volunteer requests for Canal Days city hall info tent and museum
• Discussion of a backpack initiative for back-to-school
• Planning for a potential fall or winter dance
• Updates on an ice cream social media campaign

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the June 11 minutes. A $50 ice‑cream gift‑card donation was accepted and a promotion will be posted. The group approved a $350 budget to deliver backpacks to eight local elementary schools, with the chair contacting each school. Discussion of a fall/winter dance was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda for July 9, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Councillor Hoyle donated $50 for ice‑cream gift cards; J. Kountouris to design promotion
• Approved $350 budget for backpacks to eight elementary schools; Chair Laur to contact schools
• Deferred fall/winter dance discussion to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 pm (motion carried)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council will consider adopting an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by-law for lands at 242 to 246 West Side Road. The meeting also includes a public meeting on a stop-up and close project on Elmvale Crescent and a formal response to Niagara Health regarding the future of the Port Colborne hospital site.

• Official Plan and Zoning Amendment for 242-246 West Side Road
• Stop up and Close project for Elmvale Crescent
• Formal response to Niagara Health regarding Port Colborne Site
• Community engagement results for Short-Term Rental By-law
• Ward Boundary By-law

The council approved a $1.8 million extension of the 2026 watermain rehabilitation program for Hampton and Schofield Avenues. It also approved the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for 242 and 246 West Side Road, declared surplus property on Elgin Street, directed revisions to the short‑term rental by‑law, and ordered an investigation into the Open‑Air Burning By‑law. Several routine by‑laws and consent items were also carried.

• Approved $1.8 M watermain rehabilitation extension for Hampton and Schofield Avenues (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 242 & 246 West Side Road (Carried)
• Declared the Elgin Street property (Plan 59M 282 Blk 12) surplus (Carried)
• Directed staff to revise the Short‑Term Rental By‑law with limits on renters, guests, garbage, and parking (Carried)
• Directed fire chief and by‑law staff to investigate possible amendments to the Open‑Air Burning and Public Nuisance By‑laws (Carried)
• Approved the formal response letter to Niagara Health regarding the future of the Port Colborne site (Carried)
• Passed By‑laws No. 7366/57/25 through No. 7371/62/25 (Carried)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda, including the Future of Healthcare public engagement report (Carried)

Meeting to Consider

The City of Port Colborne is holding a meeting to consider the Point Abino Drain. The session includes a presentation from EWA Engineering Inc. and the consideration of related by-laws.

• Presentation by Paul Marsh, P. Eng of EWA Engineering Inc. regarding the municipal drain
• By-law No. 7364/55/25: Section 78 Engineer’s Report for Point Abino Municipal Drain drainage works
• By-law No. 7365/56/25: Confirming by-law for the July 7, 2025 meeting proceedings

Council received the Point Abino Drain Engineer’s Report and directed the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by‑law to provisionally adopt it. Councillors Elliott and Bodner were appointed to the Court of Revision with Hoyle as alternate. By‑law No. 7364/55/25 to adopt the Point Abino Drain By‑law and By‑law No. 7365/56/25 to ratify the meeting proceedings were both carried.

• Adopted Point Abino Drain Engineer’s Report (Carried)
• Appointed Councillors Elliott and Bodner to Court of Revision; Hoyle as alternate (Carried)
• Provisionally adopted Point Abino Drain By‑law No. 7364/55/25 (Carried)
• Enacted By‑law No. 7365/56/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm meeting proceedings (Carried)
• Adopted agenda for the meeting (Carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will meet to hear verbal appeals and decide on assessment schedules for the City of Port Colborne. The meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at City Hall.

• Appeals of Cathy and James Kalynuik
• Appeals of Jonathan Beam
• Appeals of Kerry Fallon
• Appeals of Sonja and Dee Sawdon
• Decision of the Court of Revision

The Court of Revision appointed Councillor Beauregard as Chair. Late appeals were accepted for hearing. Each of the five appeals was either disallowed or dismissed, and the engineer's assessment was upheld in every case.

• Appointed Councillor Beauregard as Chair of the Court of Revision (carried)
• Approved hearing of late appeals (carried)
• Disallowed Jonathan Beam appeal (carried)
• Dismissed Cathy and James Kalynuik appeal, upheld engineer's assessment (carried)
• Dismissed Kerry Fallon appeal, upheld engineer's assessment (carried)
• Dismissed Malektajh Hejazi appeal, upheld engineer's assessment (carried)
• Dismissed Sonja and Dee Sawdon appeal, upheld engineer's assessment (carried)

Public Meeting

The meeting agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hear updates on corporate partnerships, including a Workforce Collective presentation, and a speaker from Cappa College. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, an advisory round table, new business, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Corporate Partnership Updates – Workforce Collective Presentation
• Speakers – Cappa College Presentation
• Advisory Round Table
• New Business
• Next Meeting Date

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will discuss a final report on council composition and ward boundaries. The body is also considering voting systems for the 2026 municipal election and zoning changes for West Side Road.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 242-246 Highway 58 / West Side Road
• Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review Final Report
• Phase One construction and funding approval for East Side Employment Lands Servicing
• Lease agreement with ADM Agri-Industries Company for grain terminal scales and weigh station
• Noise variance request for Capri Restaurant at 250 Pleasant Beach Rd

The council adopted the agenda, proclaimed June as Seniors Month, and approved several key actions. It adopted Option one for the 2026 ward boundaries, authorized up to $4.3 million for Phase One of the East Side Employment Lands infrastructure, and approved a lease with ADM Agri‑Industries. Additional approvals included a noise variance for Capri Restaurant, a heritage permit for 293 King St, and a referral of a Highway 58 zoning amendment to staff.

• Adopted agenda as amended – carried
• Proclaimed June 2025 as Seniors Month – carried
• Approved ward‑boundary Option one for the 2026 municipal election – carried
• Authorized contracts up to $4,300,000 for Phase One of East Side Employment Lands infrastructure – carried
• Approved lease of scales and truck weigh station at the Port Colborne Grain Terminal to ADM Agri‑Industries – carried
• Approved noise variance permit for 250 Pleasant Beach Rd (Capri Restaurant) – carried
• Approved heritage permit for alterations at 293 King St (Shickluna Garage) – carried
• Referred Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for 242‑246 Highway 58 to staff – carried

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will hold its regular meeting on June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the BIA Office main training room. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, disclosures, approval of minutes, staff updates, order of business, new business, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinance items are listed for discussion.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on June 17, 2025. The agenda includes a recap of the recent Seniors Expo, an update on the local farmers market, and discussion of activities for Seniors Month. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Seniors Expo recap
• Farmers Market update
• Seniors Month

The Seniors Advisory Committee formally adopted its June 17, 2025 agenda and approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. Both motions were moved, seconded, and carried. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda dated June 17, 2025 (carried)
• Approved minutes dated May 20, 2025 (carried)

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports from the curator, various committees, and the Friends of Roselawn Centre liaison. The board will also consider any new business before adjourning.

The board adopted the agenda and approved the previous meeting minutes. The Accession Committee accepted 24 items and rejected 15 items. The Heritage Committee rejected a permit application to alter designated features at 293 King St. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Minutes from May 20, 2025 approved (carried)
• Accession Committee accepted 24 items and rejected 15 items
• Heritage Committee rejected permit application for former Shickluna Garage

Special Council Meeting

Council will meet to review applications for a Niagara Regional Councillor vacancy. The meeting also includes a discussion on community engagement regarding backyard chickens within the urban boundary.

• Consideration of applications for the Niagara Regional Councillor Vacancy (2025-129)
• Staff report on community engagement for backyard chickens in the urban boundary (2025-110)
• Review of the Keeping of Animals Bylaw and proposed amendment (4620-02-05)

The council approved its agenda and authorized a closed‑session meeting. It recommended that Vance Badawey be appointed to fill the City of Port Colborne’s vacant seat on the Niagara Regional Council and directed staff to notify the regional clerk. The council temporarily suspended procedural rules to consider a delegation on backyard chickens and then directed staff to take no further action on permitting chickens in the urban boundary. A by‑law ratifying the council’s proceedings was also enacted.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Authorized closed‑session meeting (Carried)
• Recommended Vance Badawey for regional council vacancy (Carried)
• Suspended rules of procedure for backyard‑chicken delegation (Carried)
• Directed staff to take no further action on permitting backyard chickens (Carried)
• Adopted by‑law to ratify council proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (Carried)

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will meet to discuss a heritage permit application for the Shickluna Garage. The body will also receive staff updates on the Humberstone Hall Childcare Centre and heritage designation projects.

• Heritage Permit Application for 293 King Street (Shickluna Garage)
• Humberstone Hall Childcare Centre update
• Heritage Designation Project status update
• Discussion regarding Dairy Queen at 73 Main Street East

The committee approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It rejected the heritage permit application for 293 King Street (Shickluna Garage). It directed the planning liaison to contact the Dairy Queen owner about a possible heritage designation.

• Approved May 12 minutes (carried)
• Rejected heritage permit for 293 King St (Shickluna Garage) (carried)
• Ordered planning liaison to contact Dairy Queen owner about heritage designation (carried)

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Healthcare Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025 contains no specific agenda items in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural only.

Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Healthcare Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on June 12, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or discussion items.

• Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025
• Procedural agenda with no items listed

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will consider a consent application for 228 Knoll Street submitted by Dayna Stanley. It will also hear two minor variance requests: one for 2125 Ramey Road by Dale and Kylie Thompson, and another for 80 Nickel Street by Vergel Group Developments Inc. Additionally, the committee will approve amendments to several past meeting minutes.

• Consent – 228 Knoll Street (Applicant: Dayna Stanley)
• Minor variance – 2125 Ramey Road (Applicants: Dale and Kylie Thompson)
• Minor variance – 80 Nickel Street (Applicant: Vergel Group Developments Inc.)
• Approval of May 14, 2025 minutes
• Amendments to June 12, 2024; May 8, 2024; and April 24, 2024 minutes

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will address standard procedural matters, including call to order, agenda adoption, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, order of business, new business, and adjournment. No specific agenda items or attachments were selected for discussion.

The committee adopted an ad hoc agenda and approved the May 14, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous consent. Members presented $250 to Lily Grabovac to cover travel expenses for the national roller‑derby team trip to Australia. The chair reminded members of the upcoming summer meeting schedule and volunteer opportunities.

• Adopted ad hoc agenda (carried)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Presented $250 to Lily Grabovac (no vote recorded)

Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will discuss a health care update, an update to the Lodging House Bylaw, adopt its 2025‑2026 work plan, consider protecting tenants from renovictions, and review Niagara Transit matters. The meeting also includes community updates, roundtable discussion, and action items.

• Health care update
• Lodging House Bylaw update
• Adopt 2025‑2026 work plan
• Protecting tenants from renovictions
• Niagara Transit discussion

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review the final draft of the 2026 Library Capital Budget and discuss the 2026 Library Operating Budget, for which an attachment is pending. The meeting will also include circulation reports for March, April and the first quarter of 2025, a 2025 operating budget financial report as of May 30, 2025, and staff reports including CEO updates and a strategic plan update. Additional items are policy review, media items, public relations reports, and confidential human‑resources matters.

• 2026 Library Capital Budget – final draft report attached
• 2026 Library Operating Budget – attachment pending
• Circulation Reports – March, April and Q1 2025 data
• Financial Report – 2025 Operating Budget as of May 30, 2025
• Staff Reports – CEO reports (April & May 2025), Strategic Plan update, 2024 Annual Report

The board received the 2026 Library Capital Budget and voted not to submit a capital funding request for 2026. It also received and approved the 2026 Library Operating Budget submission. Consent items 7.1‑7.6 and the new circulation policy were approved as presented. The agenda and April 2, 2025 minutes were adopted.

• Received 2026 Library Capital Budget and declined to submit a capital funding request (Carried)
• Received and approved 2026 Library Operating Budget submission (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (amended) as confirmed (Carried)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved consent items 7.1‑7.6 as presented (Carried)
• Approved circulation policy (8.1) as presented (Carried)
• Entered closed session at ~6:45 PM and reconvened at ~7:49 PM (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will vote on a Zoning By‑law Amendment affecting the parcel at 3077 Highway 3. It will also consider an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Barber Drive (Part 1) and a proposal for a communication tower at 611 Main Street West. Additional items include a noise variance for 250 Pleasant Beach Road and new regulations for marine contractors at Sugarloaf Marina.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (By‑law No. 7354/45/25) for 3077 Highway 3
• Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Barber Drive Part 1) (By‑law No. 7355/46/25)
• Proposed Communication Tower at 611 Main Street West (File D27‑12)
• Noise Variance Request for 250 Pleasant Beach Rd – Capri Pizza and Beach Bar
• Regulations for Marine Contractors at Sugarloaf Marina (2025‑60)

The council approved an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for city land on Barber Drive Part 1. It also approved new regulations for marine contractors at Sugarloaf Marina and adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan. A noise variance request for Capri Restaurant was deferred, and the council set the process to fill the Niagara Regional Councillor vacancy. Several consent agenda items and three by‑laws were enacted.

• Approved Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Barber Drive Part 1 city land (Carried)
• Approved regulations for marine contractors at Sugarloaf Marina (Carried)
• Approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Deferred noise variance application for Capri Restaurant at 250 Pleasant Beach Road (Carried)
• Approved method to fill Niagara Regional Councillor vacancy (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items as listed (Carried)
• Enacted By‑law No. 7353/44/25 (Carried)
• Enacted By‑law No. 7354/45/25 (Carried)

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will meet on May 21, 2025. The council will address standard items such as call to order, agenda adoption, disclosures of interest, minutes approval, staff updates, and any new business. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 2025 and discuss updates for the Seniors Expo and Seniors Month.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Seniors Expo update
• Seniors Month discussion
• Stop Gap Presentation
• Staff Update

The Seniors Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It voted to forgo a shuttle bus for the upcoming Seniors Expo, opting instead to give apartment residents transportation information. The committee also noted upcoming flag‑raising and senior‑of‑the‑year events.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• April 15 minutes approved (carried)
• Shuttle bus for Seniors Expo not provided; transport info to be shared (carried)

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board meeting on May 20, 2025 will adopt its agenda, approve the April 15 minutes, and receive presentations and reports from the CAO, curator, and multiple committees. Items include reports from the finance, membership, building and property, programme, fundraising, policy, accession, heritage, and 50th Anniversary committees, as well as a liaison report from Friends of Roselawn Centre. The session will also cover new business, confidential items, and adjournment.

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board accepted Option B for the accessibility ramp at the Roselawn Centre. The Board also recommended replacing the museum's white picket fencing with iron fencing and accepted the Digitization Policy as presented. Procedural items such as the agenda adoption and minutes approval were carried.

• Accepted Option B for the Roselawn Centre accessibility ramp (Carried)
• Recommended replacing white picket fencing with iron fencing at the museum (Carried)
• Accepted the Digitization Policy as presented (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (Carried)

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will meet on May 14, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes a debrief of the Spring Fling event and a discussion of a donation to Lilly Grabovac. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Spring Fling debrief
• Donation to Lilly Grabovac

The committee adopted the May 14 agenda and approved the April 9 minutes with a unanimous vote. Members unanimously agreed to add $92 from the Spring Fling proceeds so the donation to Lilly Grabovac reaches $250. The group assigned Emma to request ice‑cream gift‑certificate donations for a social‑media campaign and to distribute the letters. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 pm.

• Agenda adopted (moved by E. Wachel, seconded by R. Tonnies)
• April 9 minutes approved unanimously
• Pledged additional $92 to bring donation to $250 (unanimous)
• Emma to write letter requesting ice‑cream gift‑certificate donations
• Members to distribute letters and follow‑up on social‑media incentives
• Adjourned the meeting (motion moved by E. Wachel, seconded by R. Tonnies)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear several applications for minor variances and one cancellation of a consent. Items include a combined minor variance and consent for 95 Victoria Street, minor variances for 32 South Crescent and 3611 Firelane 12, and a cancellation of consent for 166 Chippawa Road. The committee will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and address any deferrals or withdrawals.

• Minor variance and consent for 95 Victoria Street (Applicant: Julie Cule)
• Minor variance for 32 South Crescent (Applicants: Graham Hart, Erin Menard)
• Minor variance for 3611 Firelane 12 (Applicant: Danny Leon)
• Cancellation of consent for 166 Chippawa Road (Applicant: Wendy Lehocki)

The Committee granted application B15-23-PC subject to listed conditions and approved the minor variance applications A05-25-PC and A06-25-PC. It also approved the minor variance application A08-25-PC, deferred application A11-25-PC to a future hearing, and accepted the cancellation of application B11-15-PC. The minutes from the April 9 2025 meeting were approved.

• Granted B15-23-PC with conditions
• Approved minor variances A05-25-PC and A06-25-PC
• Approved minor variance A08-25-PC
• Deferred A11-25-PC to a future hearing
• Accepted cancellation of B11-15-PC application
• Approved April 9 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff updates on the FoodCycler program, a water/wastewater open house, a 50by30Niagara email request, and the Yellow Fish Road program. Subcommittee reports will be presented on urban forest, environmental management, stormwater management, and electrification, including electric fleet and EV charge points. A new business item concerns a donation from Jungbunzlauer.

• FoodCycler Program update
• Water/Wastewater Open House update
• 50by30Niagara email request
• Yellow Fish Road Program update
• Jungbunzlauer Donation

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved the agenda amendment and the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It removed the Urban Forest Subcommittee from the 2025 workplan and continued the subsidized rain‑barrel sale for fall 2025. The committee accepted a $1,000 donation from JBL for its speaker series and voted to support the Elbows Up for Climate initiative.

• Adopted amended agenda (Carried)
• Approved Jan 16 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Removed Urban Forest Subcommittee from 2025 workplan (Decision made)
• Continued subsidized Rain Barrel Sale, date to be set for Fall 2025 (Decision made)
• Approved $1,000 JBL donation to EAC (Carried)
• Supported Elbows Up for Climate initiative (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will review and vote on several by‑laws, including a contribution agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the Housing Accelerator Fund. Council will also consider the repeal of the Lighthouse Festival Theatre agreement and declarations of surplus land at Invertose and Barber Drive. Additional items include a short‑term rental licensing by‑law, a wastewater lateral CIPP lining program, and a museum annual report.

• By‑law No. 7349/40/25 – Authorize Housing Accelerator Fund contribution agreement
• By‑law No. 7350/41/25 – Repeal Lighthouse Festival Theatre agreement
• Declaration of surplus land – Invertose A and B (2025‑56)
• Declaration of surplus land – Barber Drive (2025‑81)
• Community Engagement on Proposed Short‑Term Rental Licensing By‑law (2025‑112)

The council approved several items, including a public‑engagement plan for a short‑term rental licensing by‑law and the Wastewater CIPP Lateral Lining Program. It reconfirmed the $4.3 million Housing Accelerator Fund contribution agreement with CMHC and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the related by‑law. Additional actions included approving vacancy and leave policies, declaring two Invertose properties surplus, and passing two new by‑laws.

• Consent agenda items approved (Carried)
• Public engagement plan for short‑term rental licensing directed to staff (Carried)
• Wastewater CIPP Lateral Lining Program authorized, with owner consent required (Carried)
• Housing Accelerator Fund $4.3 M contribution agreement reconfirmed and signing authorized (Carried)
• Engineering & Planning MoU signed; Planning Services Agreement referred back for review (Carried)
• Council Vacancy and Leave of Absence policies approved (Carried)
• Two city‑owned Invertose properties declared surplus (Carried)
• By‑law No. 7349/40/25 and By‑law No. 7350/41/25 passed (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on May 13, 2025. Items include a closed‑session review of Confidential Human Resources Report 2025‑106 and an Organizational Design verbal update. The council will consider By‑law No. 7348/39/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Closed‑session review of Confidential Human Resources Report 2025‑106
• Closed‑session Organizational Design verbal update
• Adoption of By‑law No. 7348/39/25 to confirm special meeting proceedings

Council appointed Councillor Elliott as Deputy Mayor for the May 13 special and regular meetings. The agenda for the special meeting was adopted. Council entered a closed session under the Municipal Act, then reconvened in open session later. By‑law No. 7348/39/25 was passed to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the special meeting.

• Appointed Councillor Elliott as Deputy Mayor (carried)
• Adopted the special council agenda (carried)
• Entered closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and 239(2)(d) (carried)
• Reopened open session at 6:48 p.m. (carried)
• Received confidential Human Resources Report 2025‑106 (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7348/39/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm meeting proceedings (carried)

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting, and receive staff updates. The committee will discuss new proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (Environmental Registry of Ontario File No. 025-0418) with a comment deadline of May 17, 2025. Additional items include a heritage designation project status update and a discussion of Talwood Manor at 303 Fielden Avenue.

• Proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act – comment period ends May 17, 2025 (File No. 025-0418)
• Heritage Designation Project Status update
• Talwood Manor – 303 Fielden Avenue discussion
• Humberstone Hall Childcare Centre update
• Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2025 Heritage Subcommittee meeting

The Heritage Subcommittee adopted its May 12 agenda and approved the March 17 meeting minutes. It moved several staff updates and project reports to be received for information, including council approvals of reports, proposed heritage‑act amendments, and a status update on the Talwood Manor property. No substantive policy or designation decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received item 5.1 (Report 2025-75) for information (Carried)
• Received item 5.2 (Report 2025-78) for information (Carried)
• Received item 6.1 (Proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendments) for information (Carried)
• Received item 6.2 (Heritage Designation Project status) for information (Carried)
• Received item 6.3 (Talwood Manor designation discussion) for information (Carried)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Library Board will review circulation and financial reports, including the 2025 operating budget. The body is also discussing the 2024 Annual Report and a draft circulation policy.

• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• Discussion of 2024 Draft OP-12 Circulation policy
• 2025 Operating Budget as of May 2, 2025
• Year 3, Q1 Update for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Circulation reports for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025

Meeting to Consider

The City of Port Colborne is holding a second sitting to consider the Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain Report. The meeting includes a presentation from EWA Engineering Inc. and a vote on a by-law regarding an engineer's report for drainage works.

• Presentation from Paul C. Marsh, P.Eng., EWA Engineering Inc.
• Meeting to Consider the Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain Report – Second Sitting, 2025-90
• By-law No. 7346/37/25 regarding a Section 78 Engineer's Report for Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain
• By-law No. 7347/38/25 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

The council adopted the agenda for the May 6, 2025 meeting. It received Public Works Report 2025-90 and directed the mayor and clerk to execute a by‑law to provisionally adopt the Oil Mill Creek Engineer’s Report, also appointing three councillors to the Court of Revision with an alternate. By‑law No. 7346/37/25 to provide for a Section 78 Engineer’s Report for the Oil Mill Creek Drain was provisionally adopted. By‑law No. 7347/38/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm the meeting’s proceedings was enacted.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Public Works Report 2025-90 and directed execution of by‑law to provisionally adopt Oil Mill Creek Engineer’s Report (carried)
• Appointed Councillors E. Beauregard, T. Hoyle, M. Aquilina to Court of Revision; M. Bagu as alternate (carried)
• Provisionally adopted By‑law No. 7346/37/25 for Oil Mill Creek Drain (carried)
• Enacted By‑law No. 7347/38/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm meeting proceedings (carried)

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area will meet on May 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to address routine business. Items on the agenda include call to order, adoption of agenda, annual general meeting, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, other business, new business, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

Special Council Meeting

The council will hold a special meeting on May 5, 2025 at City Hall. Items include routine matters such as call to order, agenda adoption, and disclosures of interest. The council will consider a closed‑session staff report and public comments on appointments to the Healthcare Advisory Committee (2025‑103). The council will vote on By‑law No. 7345/36/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm its proceedings.

• Appointments to the Healthcare Advisory Committee – 2025‑103
• Closed‑session staff report – Confidential Report 2025‑103
• By‑law No. 7345/36/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings

Council adopted the special meeting agenda. The council then entered a closed session under the Municipal Act. It appointed five individuals and two councillors (non‑voting) to the Healthcare Advisory Committee. Finally, the council passed By‑law No. 7345/36/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm its proceedings.

• Adopted agenda C-25-093 (carried)
• Moved to closed session under Municipal Act C-25-094 (carried)
• Appointed five members (Philip McGarry, Matt Lallouett, Carmen Tamas, Tina Triano, Sydney McDowell) and two councillors as non‑voting members to Healthcare Advisory Committee C-25-095 (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7345/36/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings C-25-096 (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda for April 24, 2025 contains no listed items. The agenda appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural elements.

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will adopt three by‑laws appointing interim seasonal officers, beach staff for parking enforcement, and confirming council proceedings. The meeting also includes updates on the grain terminal, Sugarloaf Marina dredging, animal shelter enhanced services, and the 2024 year‑end surplus and project close‑out. Standard reports, proclamations and a closed‑session training session are also on the agenda.

• By‑law No. 7342/33/25 – Seasonal Officer and Bylaw Intake Interim Replacement Appointments
• By‑law No. 7343/34/25 – Beach Staff Parking Enforcement Appointments
• Grain Terminal Public Engagement Update (2025‑94)
• Sugarloaf Marina and Public Boat Launch Dredging Public Engagement Update (2025‑93)
• Animal Control Services – Animal Shelter – Enhanced Services (2025‑76)

The Council approved $14,197 for enhanced services at the Port Colborne Animal Shelter, with additional funds of $24,280 and $24,905 allocated for years two and three. It also allocated the 2024 year‑end surplus to the City’s Encumbrance Reserve, directed staff to continue tenant outreach for the Grain Terminal site, and ordered further study of dredged‑material disposal options for the Sugarloaf Marina boat launch. Additionally, the Council passed three by‑laws, proclaimed May as Leave a Legacy Month and Emergency Preparedness Week, and endorsed a correspondence from the Town of Grimsby on emergency‑vehicle manufacturing.

• Approved $14,197 for 2025 animal shelter services (Carried)
• Allocated $24,280 for year two and $24,905 for year three of animal shelter contract (Carried)
• Allocated 2024 year‑end surplus to the Encumbrance Reserve (Carried)
• Directed staff to continue tenant outreach for the Grain Terminal site (Carried)
• Directed staff to gather cost estimates for dredged‑material disposal at Sugarloaf Marina and Nickel Beach lot (Carried)
• Endorsed Town of Grimsby correspondence on emergency‑response vehicle manufacturing (Carried)
• Passed three by‑laws: No. 7342/33/25, No. 7343/34/25, No. 7344/35/25 (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Leave a Legacy Month and May 4‑10 2025 as Emergency Preparedness Week (Carried)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on April 15, 2025 will consider three agenda items. The items are a Seniors Expo, a Library Outreach program, and a table at the June Farmer's Market. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Seniors Expo
• Library Outreach
• June Farmer's Market Table

The Seniors Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 18 minutes. It approved the draft poster for the Seniors Expo and decided there will be no keynote speaker. The committee approved a shared table with the City at the farmer’s market each Friday in June for Senior’s month. Additional actions were noted for transportation, sponsorships and outreach but were not formal votes.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• March 18 minutes approved (carried)
• Draft Seniors Expo poster approved for distribution
• No keynote speaker or presentations for Seniors Expo (decision)
• Shared senior table/tent approved for June farmer's market (carried)
• Sponsorships secured: Boggio Family $100 donation, Pie Guys Bakery coffee/tea, Sobeys food trays
• Transportation options discussed; committee to secure shuttle route (action item)
• Library outreach volunteers scheduled for May 15 and June 19 (action items)

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne council will hold a closed session from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to review the Confidential Development and Government Relations Report 2025‑83. In the open session, staff will present the Waterfront Road Allowances report (2025‑87) and related documents. The council will consider By‑law No. 7341/32/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of this meeting. Procedural motions and adjournment will follow.

• Closed Session (5 p.m.–7 p.m.) – Confidential Development and Government Relations Report 2025‑83
• Staff Report – Waterfront Road Allowances (2025‑87) with attached petition for Pleasant Beach Road
• By‑law No. 7341/32/25 – Adopt, ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings
• Procedural motions
• Adjournment

The council directed the Director of Public Works to retain ownership of waterfront road allowances, install signage and gates, and amend related by‑laws. It also approved increasing the Road Allowances capital budget to $150,000 by pre‑encumbering $50,000 for the 2026 budget. By‑law No. 7341/32/25 to adopt council proceedings was passed. All motions were carried.

• Approved increase of Road Allowances capital budget to $150,000, pre‑encumbering $50,000 for 2026 (Carried)
• Directed City to retain ownership of waterfront road allowances (Carried)
• Directed installation of sign boards at road allowance locations (Carried)
• Directed installation or upgrade of gates at seven road allowances (Carried)
• Amended By‑law 4527/58/04 to restrict vehicular access on road allowances (Carried)
• Created process for waterfront access through a Municipal Consent Permit (Carried)
• Retained pandemic parking signage and amended By‑law 89-2000 accordingly (Carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 7341/32/25 to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings (Carried)

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. The board will review minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting and receive updates from various committees.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Finance, Membership, and Building and Property committees
• Update from the 50th Anniversary Committee
• Reports from Fundraising, Policy, Accession, and Heritage committees

The board adopted the agenda and approved the March 18 minutes. It accepted the Collections Policy as revised in 2025 following the Policy Committee’s recommendation. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 18 minutes (Carried)
• Accepted revised 2025 Collections Policy (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: minor variances for 95 Victoria Street, 3618 Firelane 12, and 178 Mitchell Street, and a consent for 62‑66 Page Street. Applicants include Julie Cule, Chris Simpson, Ahlstedt Homes Ltd., and Mohan Narain. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Minor variance – 95 Victoria Street – applicant Julie Cule
• Minor variance – 3618 Firelane 12 – applicant Chris Simpson
• Consent – 62‑66 Page Street – applicant Ahlstedt Homes Ltd.
• Minor variance – 178 Mitchell Street – applicant Mohan Narain

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will meet to adopt the agenda, review minutes, and discuss planning details for the Spring Fling event scheduled for May 9.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of previous minutes
• Spring Fling planning for May 9 dance
• Staff updates
• New business

The committee adopted the April 9 agenda and approved the March 5 minutes, both motions carried. Members unanimously agreed to continue meeting during June, July, and August to maintain focus and plan future events. The meeting was adjourned by a carried motion.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved March 5 minutes (carried)
• Unanimously agreed to meet in June, July, and August
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider by-laws to establish 2025 taxation rates and storm sewer charges. The meeting includes discussions on licensed childcare community engagement and annual drainage maintenance billing.

• 2025 Property Tax and Storm Sewer By-Law (2025-74)
• Noise variance request for 490 Empire Road, Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores
• Agreement with Sir John Colborne Youth Soccer Club to operate a minor soccer program
• By-law to exempt specific lots on Plan 59M-193 and 59M-194 from Part Lot Control
• Annual drainage maintenance billing for various municipal drains including Point Abino and Oil Mill Creek

The council approved $250,000 from the Opportunity Reserve Fund to fund the design stage of a childcare centre at 76 Main Street and directed staff to issue a request for proposal. It also approved a noise variance for Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores and authorized billing of drainage maintenance costs to property owners' tax bills. Additional actions included amending the youth soccer club licence, adopting the agenda, and proclaiming Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day.

• Approved $250,000 from Opportunity Reserve Fund for design stage of childcare facility at 76 Main St (Carried)
• Approved noise variance permit for Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores at 490 Empire Road (Carried)
• Directed Drainage Superintendent to add drainage maintenance charges to final tax bills (Carried)
• Approved amendment and renewal of licence agreement with Sir John Colborne Youth Soccer Club, adding sponsor advertising restriction and per‑player fee (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including 2025 Property Tax and Storm Sewer By‑Law and Civil Marriage Ceremony Policy (Carried)
• Approved Closed Session minutes from March 11, 2025 (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 9, 2025 as Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day (Carried)
• Adopted agenda for April 8, 2025 (Carried)

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss follow-up actions regarding federal affordable housing funds. The group will also review healthcare engagement and Niagara Transit advocacy needs.

• Follow-up on $4.3-million federal funding announcement for affordable housing
• Discussion on Niagara Transit needs and committee advocacy for council
• Healthcare engagement follow-up from CAO Bryan Boles

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee approved its meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. No other motions were decided during this session.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of Feb 6, 2025 approved (carried)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review reports on circulation, the 2025 operating budget, and March break activities. The board is scheduled to discuss policies regarding financial control and tangible capital assets.

• Review of GOV-06: Financial Control/Oversight policy
• Review of OP-02: Tangible Capital Asset Policy
• OLITA Library Technology Micro-grant application
• 2025 Operating Budget report as of March 28, 2025
• Confidential human resources matter

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the March 5 minutes. It approved consent items 7.1‑7.5 and adopted the GOV‑06 Financial Control/Oversight and OP‑02 Tangible Capital Asset policies. The Board entered and exited a closed session to address confidential human‑resources matters.

• Adopted agenda (amended) – carried
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes – carried
• Approved consent items 7.1‑7.5 – carried
• Approved policy GOV‑06: Financial Control/Oversight – carried
• Approved policy OP‑02: Tangible Capital Asset – carried
• Entered closed session for confidential HR matters – carried
• Exited closed session – carried

Council Meeting

The Council will review mid-point public engagement results regarding the future of healthcare in Port Colborne. The meeting includes a proposal to establish a Healthcare Advisory Committee and an agreement for a constructed wetland and walking trail.

• By-law to establish a Healthcare Advisory Committee
• Agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities for the Natural Infrastructure Fund (Constructed Wetland and Walking Trail)
• Declaration of land as surplus on Progress Drive North
• St Paul Lutheran Cemetery Transfer
• 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

The council approved the agenda, a World Autism Day proclamation, and the consent agenda items. It established a Healthcare Advisory Committee, adopted its terms of reference, and directed staff to forward a hospital petition to the Ontario Minister of Health. Three by‑laws, including one to formalize the new committee, were also passed.

• Agenda adoption (C‑25‑054) – Carried
• World Autism Day proclamation (C‑25‑055) – Carried
• Consent agenda items (C‑25‑056) – Carried
• Establish Healthcare Advisory Committee and approve its Terms of Reference – Carried
• Direct staff to forward Port Colborne Hospital petition to Ontario Minister of Health – Carried
• Refer Provincial Healthcare Advocacy motion back to staff for more data – Carried
• Endorse South Huron Heritage Advisory Committee correspondence – Carried
• Pass By‑laws No. 7331/22/25, 7332/23/25, 7333/24/25 – Carried

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will hear a presentation by CAO Bryan Boles on options, impacts, and public engagement regarding the future of the Port Colborne hospital site. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda adoption, disclosures, community updates, and action items.

• Future of healthcare presentation – CAO Bryan Boles to discuss options for the Port Colborne hospital site

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will meet to hear a presentation from CAO Bryan Boles. The discussion will cover options, impacts, and public engagement regarding the council decision on the future of the Port Colborne hospital site.

• Presentation by CAO Bryan Boles on the future of the Port Colborne hospital site

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Downtown Business Improvement Area will hold its regular meeting to address routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, disclosures, minutes approval, and staff updates. The key discussion will focus on finalizing the schedule of BIA events for 2025. No specific contracts, rezoning, or ordinance changes are listed.

• Discussion and finalizing events for 2025

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will review items related to the Seniors Expo, including contacts, marketing, workshops, sponsorships, refreshments, and transportation. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, disclose any interests, and approve the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting.

• Seniors Expo – Committee contacts
• Seniors Expo – Marketing
• Seniors Expo – Workshops/Education sessions
• Seniors Expo – Sponsorships
• Seniors Expo – Refreshments and transportation

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will meet to review reports and conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports from various committees.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Curator's Report
• Reports from Finance, Membership, and Building and Property committees
• Update from the 50th Anniversary Committee
• Reports from Fundraising, Policy, Accession, and Heritage committees

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will review heritage research reports for 5446 Sherkston Road, 825 Pleasant Beach Road, 2148 Third Concession Road, and the stone pillars at the Firelane 2 entrance on Pinecrest Rd. It will also discuss statements of significance and a tactical plan. The committee will consider recommendations to the Council for motions to designate the listed properties as heritage sites.

• Review of 5446 Sherkston Road and 825 Pleasant Beach Road
• Recommendations for Council – motions to designate properties
• Statements of Significance report
• Tactical Plan document
• Stone Pillars at Entrance to Firelane 2 on Pinecrest Rd report

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No applications are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Cancelled: B05-25-PC (62-66 Page Street)
• Cancelled: A04-25-PC (178 Mitchell Street)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-03-12 contains no listed items, only placeholders and empty sections. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment on March 12, 2025 contains no listed items. No descriptions, categories, or attachments are provided. As a result, no decisions or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will discuss property tax increment grants for two specific addresses and revised billing for municipal drains. The meeting also includes delegations regarding local healthcare and a petition for the Port Colborne Hospital.

• Tax Increment Grant for 131-133 Durham Street (By-law No. 7327/18/25)
• Tax Increment Grant for 71 Nickel Street (By-law No. 7328/19/25)
• Revised billing for Young and Hopf-Wagner Municipal Drains (By-law No. 7329/20/25)
• Petition regarding Port Colborne Hospital and its Urgent Care Center
• Grant Allocation Advisory Committee memorandum on non-profit grants

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review its 2025 work plan and discuss draft policies regarding human resources, workplace safety, and security. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and financial reports from February.

• Approval of February 2025 minutes
• Review of 2025 Operating Budget (as of Feb 28)
• Discussion of 2025 Board Work Plan
• Draft policies for HR, safety, and workplace harassment
• Updates on LiNC Financial Oversight and Circulation policies

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The committee will meet to receive staff updates and discuss the order of business and new business.

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive business scheduled. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on February 27, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Regular meeting scheduled for 2025-02-27

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Business Improvement Area will conduct its Annual General Meeting. The body will review the 2024 recap, financial statements, and the proposed budget.

• Review of 2024 Recap
• Review of Financial Statement
• Review of Proposed Budget

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will consider new regulations for lodging houses and the keeping of backyard chickens within the urban boundary. The meeting also includes reports on Nickel Beach operations and marina dredging status.

• Lodging House Licensing By-law (2025-40) including fee changes and administrative penalties
• Proposed rules for backyard chickens in the urban boundary (2025-43)
• Removal of a holding provision for vacant lots on Killaly Street East
• Nickel Beach Operations 2025 report including parking rates
• Status update on marina dredging (2025-12)

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will discuss a draft 2025 tactical plan and a draft alternative notice policy. The meeting also includes a research report on the former INCO Recreation Hall and updates on Firelane 2 Pillars.

• Former INCO Recreation Hall Heritage Research Report
• Draft Alternative Notice Policy
• Draft 2025 Heritage Tactical Plan
• Firelane 2 Pillars update
• Heritage Week (February 17-23, 2025) updates

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss plans for the upcoming Seniors Expo, including contact information and a shuttle bus service. It will consider adopting the Annual Workplan for 2025. A resolution to declare a vacant position will be reviewed, and the March 10th Library Table will be discussed.

• Seniors Expo – discussion of committee contacts and shuttle bus service
• Adopt Annual Workplan 2025
• Resolution to declare a vacant position
• Discussion of March 10th Library Table

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will adopt the agenda, approve the prior meeting's minutes, and receive reports from the curator, council, and several committees. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or financial items are listed on the agenda.

Grant Policy Advisory Committee

The Grant Policy Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review thank you letters received from grant recipients. The agenda lists no specific decisions or new business items.

• Approval of Grant Policy Advisory Committee minutes from July 29, 2024
• Review of thank you letters from Big Brothers, Birchway, and Friends of Roselawn
• No new business items selected for discussion

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2025 workplan and discuss healthcare engagement. The committee will also set a date to meet with the CAO and Communications manager regarding community engagement.

• Workplan 2025
• Healthcare Engagement Discussion
• Sportsfest Cornhole event update
• Scheduling meeting with interim CAO Bryan Boles and Communications manager Jasmine Peazel-Graham

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will review a public engagement strategy for the Grain Terminal and receive an update on the 2025 Watermain Replacement Program. The meeting also includes the appointment of several key city officials through by-laws.

• Discussion of Grain Terminal Update and Public Engagement Plan (2025-30)
• By-law to appoint Stan Double as Fire Chief
• By-law to appoint Mark Middleton as Deputy Fire Chief
• By-law to appoint Bryan Boles as Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law to stop up and close Page Street and declare it surplus

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will meet to discuss income and employment action items within the Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy. The body will also review updates regarding the Port Colborne hospital and lodging bylaw development.

• Roundtable discussion on income and employment items in the Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy
• Review of City of PC staff report 2024-225 regarding Port Colborne hospital update
• CAO update on lodging bylaw development
• Follow-up and next steps for Niagara Region Transit

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Board will review the 2024 year-end circulation and financial reports. Members will also consider a draft update to the circulation policy (OP-12) and discuss confidential human resources matters.

• Review of draft policy OP-12: Circulation
• Operating Budget report as of December 31, 2024
• 2024 Summary and 4th Quarter Circulation Reports
• Confidential HR reports regarding labour relations and personal matters
• Discussion of the Minister's Award for Innovation (R. Tkachuk)

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a statutory public meeting to consider the Proposed Millar’s Crossing Subdivision, including draft Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments. Staff will present a financial planning report on servicing east side lands. The council will also consider a by‑law to adopt and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Public Meeting Report for Proposed Millar’s Crossing Subdivision – includes Draft Official Plan Amendment, Draft Zoning By‑law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision
• Financial Planning – Servicing East Side Lands report (2025‑28)
• By‑Law No. 7315/06/25 – to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the special council
• Delegations submitted by Stephen Bedford (122 Glenwood Avenue) and Ethem Erdoganoglu (1053 Steele Street)
• Closed‑session confidential updates from the Office of the CAO and Human Resources

Special Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will meet for a special session including a closed portion. The closed session is designated for a council training session and a confidential report regarding the acquisition or disposition of land.

• Closed session training for Council
• Confidential Development and Government Relations Report 2025-26 regarding land acquisition or disposition
• By-Law No. 7314/05/25 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council

Council Meeting

City Council will discuss community engagement strategies for licensed childcare and the future of healthcare in Port Colborne. The meeting also includes proposals for city property sales and park upgrades.

• Sale of city property on Killaly St. E. (By-law No. 7310/01/25)
• Sale of Page Street Road Allowance (By-law No. 7311/02/25)
• West Street Parkette upgrades
• Port Colborne Public Library Memorandum of Understanding (By-law No. 7312/03/25)
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ‘Trees for All’ partnership

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area meeting on Jan 22, 2025 will cover standard agenda points: 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 for discussion.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will receive an update on the seniors community grant and discuss plans for the upcoming seniors expo, including the game plan, committee contacts, and shuttle bus. The committee will develop an annual workplan for 2025 and consider a resolution to declare a vacant position on the advisory committee. Additional items include a February 13th library table discussion and a heritage committee designation process moved online.

• Seniors Community Grant Update
• Seniors Expo – game plan, contacts, shuttle bus
• Annual Workplan 2025 development
• Resolution to Declare Vacant Position
• February 13th Library Table discussion

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board will conduct its Annual General Meeting, including elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, Finance Chair, Secretary and all committee chairs. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, approve the previous minutes, and hear reports from the curator, auxiliary, and each standing committee before addressing any new business.

• AGM elections for executive officers and committee chairs
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the November 2024 board minutes
• Curator, auxiliary and committee reports (finance, membership, building & property, program, fundraising, policy, accession, heritage, 50th anniversary)
• Discussion of new business items

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will review updates to the Heritage Register and progress on heritage policies. The meeting includes a discussion on a proposal to redesign an addition to the City-owned Humberstone Township Hall for use as a daycare.

• Proposed redevelopment of Humberstone Township Hall for use as a daycare
• Review of updated Heritage Register including listed, ranked, and designated properties
• Staff updates on Heritage Policies
• Discussion on process for Heritage Property Designation and Heritage Conservation District Establishment

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda, review disclosures of interest, approve minutes from the September 11 and November 13, 2024 meetings, receive staff updates, consider the 2025 workplan, and address any new business. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Call to Order
• Adoption of the Agenda
• Approval of Minutes (Sept 11 2024 & Nov 13 2024)
• Staff Updates
• 2025 Committee Workplan

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss a minor variance application for a property at 1443 Firelane 1. The body will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and approve minutes from December 11, 2024.

• Minor variance application A01-25-PC for 1443 Firelane 1
• Review of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment Schedule

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Library Board will adopt the agenda, approve the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes, and review several reports including the 2025 program plan, circulation data, and the operating budget. It will hear a verbal update on the strategic plan and a CEO report on library accreditation. Confidential items include a closed‑session minutes and a personnel matter.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review 2025 program plan and operating budget
• Strategic plan verbal update (R. Tkachuk)
• CEO verbal report on accreditation (R. Tkachuk)