Thorold public meetings in 2021

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting virtually to consider several reports and by-laws, including an Official Plan amendment for Rolling Meadows Phases 14 and 16, a subdivision agreement for Hodgkins Avenue, and agreements related to the Niagara Region Vision Zero program and shared hearing officer services. Council will also receive delegations on Niagara Region transit governance and the Vision Zero initiative, and hear a presentation from the District School Board of Niagara about a McMillan Park proposal. The meeting includes consent items such as insurance renewal, credit card policy update, and accounts payable, as well as a closed session for fire negotiations and a development charges appeal update.

• First reading of By-law 99-2021 to adopt Official Plan Amendment 15 for Rolling Meadows Phases 14 and 16
• By-law 125-2021 authorizing a subdivision agreement with 5009835 Ontario Inc. for Hodgkins Avenue
• By-law 135-2021 authorizing an amending agreement to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Vision Zero program
• Delegation on Niagara Region Transit Governance (PWCS2021-107) and Vision Zero (PWCS2021-108)
• By-law 127-2021 for a site plan control agreement with Thorold Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation for 5 Baker

Council consented to the Region of Niagara's exclusive authority to operate a consolidated transit system (By-law 96-2021) and approved an amending agreement for the Vision Zero program. Council also directed public consultation on the DSBN's artificial turf field proposal at MacMillan Park and reconsidered its earlier support for CHAR Technologies. Several subdivision, insurance, and by-law items were approved.

• Consented to Niagara Region By-law 96-2021 for consolidated transit (carried)
• Approved Vision Zero amending agreement to Niagara Region Courts Inter-municipal Agreement (carried)
• Directed public consultation on DSBN artificial turf field at MacMillan Park (carried)
• Reconsidered September 21, 2021 resolution supporting CHAR Technologies (carried)
• Approved Hodgkins Avenue Plan of Subdivision and Subdivision Agreement (carried)
• Renewed 2022 general insurance program with BFL Canada at $809,618.16 (carried)
• Approved assignment of Artisan Ridge Tax Increment Grant Agreement to Meridian Credit Union (carried)
• Deferred Rolling Meadows Phase 14 and 16 Official Plan Amendment to Q1 2022 (carried)

Community Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on the 2022 Canada Day event, a Canada Summer Games event in Manitoba, and the committee's terms of reference. The Deputy City Clerk will also present the City's COVID-19 vaccination policy, the 2022 meeting schedule, and a budget request. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes.

• 2022 Canada Day event discussion
• 2022 Canada Summer Games - Manitoba event discussion
• Terms of Reference update
• City of Thorold COVID-19 Vaccination Policy review
• 2022 Budget Request

THOROLD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This is a routine advisory committee meeting with agenda adoption, minutes approval, and several status updates. Items include a Bike Friendly application update, a Niagara Region public information centre on Rice Road and Merritt Street, and a social media messaging plan deferred to January. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Bike Friendly Application status update
• Niagara Region PIC on Rice Road and Merritt St.
• Social media messaging plan deferred to January meeting
• Healthy Heart program discussion

Council

Thorold Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1970 Decew Road, a new fire station headquarters and emergency operations center, and multiple by-laws for subdivision agreements, road closures, and property designations. The agenda also includes presentations from the Integrity Commissioner, United Way, and CIMA, as well as reports on infrastructure projects and community programs.

• Public meeting on draft zoning by-law amendment for 1970 Decew Road
• Delegations and report FES2021-07 on new Fire Station Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center
• By-law 124-2021: supplemental agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation for Lease No. 66-1303
• By-law 125-2021: subdivision agreement with 5009835 Ontario Inc. for Hodgkins Avenue subdivision
• By-law 132-2021: designate 1813 Sir Isaac Brock Way as Municipal Capital Facility

Council voted to reprimand Councillor Handley and suspend his remuneration for a total of 230 days over multiple integrity commissioner findings, including misuse of social media, comments on property standards, anti-lockdown behaviour, and Canada Summer Games remarks. A motion to defer the recommendations until Handley could attend was lost 3-4. Council also approved several other items, including a $58,000 budget adjustment for Bolton Ave/Crompton Blvd design changes, a $30,000 adjustment for Cunningham St, a $15,000 adjustment for McCormack Drive, and a $5,000 outdoor ice rink pilot program.

• Reprimanded Councillor Handley and suspended remuneration 230 days (carried)
• Motion to defer Integrity Commissioner recommendations lost (3-4)
• Approved $58,000 budget adjustment for Bolton Ave/Crompton Blvd design scope change (carried)
• Approved $30,000 budget adjustment for Cunningham St infrastructure project (carried)
• Approved $15,000 budget adjustment for McCormack Drive reconstruction (carried)
• Approved $5,000 for Community Outdoor Ice Rink Pilot Program (carried)
• Approved free downtown parking Dec 8-31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved letter opposing cannabis store at 50 Front St North (carried)

Thorold Runway of Recognition

The Thorold Runway of Recognition Committee is meeting virtually to review the 2021 gala, including final financials, and to discuss the 2022 budget and ceremony proposal. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from October 12 and 15, 2021, and a roundtable discussion. No in-camera items are listed.

• Review of 2021 Gala
• 2021 Financials Final
• 2022 Budget
• Proposal for 2022 Ceremony
• Adoption of minutes from October 12 and 15, 2021

Council

Thorold Council is meeting to consider several development-related items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Road, site plan agreements for properties on Niagara Street, Allanport Road, and Collier Road South, and a report on the Port Robinson ECO Park design and South Main Street Bridge. The agenda also includes routine items such as accounts payable, committee minutes, and a presentation on coyote reports. A closed session is scheduled for employee negotiations and personal matters.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Road (Towpath Estates Subdivision)
• Site plan agreements: 1073 Niagara Street, 2140 Allanport Road, 296 Collier Road South
• Port Robinson ECO Park design and South Main Street Bridge (PWCS2021-95)
• Ormond Street intersection improvements (PWCS2021-99)
• By-law to authorize online voting for municipal and school board election

Council approved the agenda, minutes, and a series of consent reports, including $8,447,259.42 in October accounts payable and a $45,409 Dell computer workstation replacement. A motion requesting a 5-year financial plan for the Canada Games facility was lost. Council also approved zoning by-law amendments for the Towpath Estates subdivision and referred the James Whyte Arena hot water tank replacement back to staff.

• Approved October accounts payable of $8,447,259.42
• Awarded Dell Computers $45,409 +HST for workstation replacement
• Approved $119,991.14 in tax cancellations/refunds under Municipal Act S.357/358
• Approved Beaverdams sanitary pumping station contingency plan with $75,000 letter of credit per property
• Approved all-way stop signs at Townline Rd E/Ormond St N and Portland St/Ormond St S
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Road (Towpath Estates)
• Referred James Whyte Arena hot water tank replacement back to staff
• Lost motion for Canada Games facility 5-year financial plan

PUBLIC FORUM

This is a public forum meeting where one presenter, Dimitre Iankoulov, will raise concerns about the Residential Rental Licensing By-law. Staff will then have 10 minutes to explain the city's position. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Public forum on Residential Rental Licensing By-law
• Presenter: Dimitre Iankoulov
• 10 minutes for presenter, 10 minutes for staff response

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age-Friendly Ad Hoc Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including a Christmas luncheon on December 2, 2021, a $100 invoice for an entertainer and door prizes, and a possible cancellation of the December meeting in favor of a luncheon at Cracker Jacks on December 9. Several items are deferred to January 2022, and the committee will also consider budget allocation policy and a rack card update.

• Christmas Luncheon - December 2, 2021 - Seniors Centre; $100 invoice for entertainer and door prizes
• Possible cancellation of December meeting for a luncheon at Cracker Jacks on December 9, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
• Only 2021 Calendar will be produced; 2023 Calendar not produced
• Housing Matters and Large Font Signs deferred to January 2022 meeting
• Budget Allocation/Process - Official Policy to be discussed

Council

Thorold Council is meeting to consider a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Road (Towpath Estates), along with several consent reports and by-laws. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and policy updates, as well as a closed meeting for appointments.

• Draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Road (Towpath Estates)
• Pre-servicing agreement for Hansler Heights Phase 2
• Tree planting tender for Hansler Heights and Confederation West Phase 7
• By-laws for supplemental agreements with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (License 66-0996, Leases 66-1415 and 66-0862)
• 2022 Council meeting schedule and municipal election update

Council approved the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Road (Towpath Estates), rezoning the lands from FD, EP1, and EP2 to R1D-70, R1D-71, R3B-72, R3B-73, R3B-74, and EP1, subject to conditions. Council also approved a pre-servicing agreement for Hansler Heights Phase 2, awarded a tree planting contract, approved a development charges credit refund agreement for Hansler Heights Park, and directed staff to request NCDSB participation in a community garden pilot project. Additionally, Council approved both in-person and internet voting for the 2022 municipal and school board election in a 5-3 recorded vote.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 1149 Kottmeier Rd (Towpath Estates)
• Approved pre-servicing agreement with 800460 Ontario Limited for Hansler Heights Phase 2
• Awarded tree planting tender #102EN1016 to Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. for $184,847.00
• Approved Hansler Heights Park development charges credit refund agreement with $28,400 from Parkland Reserve
• Directed staff to request NCDSB participation in community garden pilot at Collier Rd and Sullivan Ave
• Approved $60,000 for PWCS facility re-opening staffing and $2,120 for security ID cards
• Approved in-person and internet voting for 2022 election (5-3)
• Approved updates to multiple policies including flag raisings, accountability, and mileage rates

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The City of Thorold Road Safety Committee is meeting virtually to elect a chairperson, with Nick Bozza having submitted his name for the position. The committee will also be introduced to traffic calming measures and review the city's COVID-19 vaccine policy for council, staff, and volunteers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific road-safety decisions or projects listed.

• Election of Chairperson; Nick Bozza has put forward his name
• Traffic Calming - Introduction
• City of Thorold Vaccine Policy for Council, Staff and Volunteers
• Adoption of agenda and minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for January 27, 2022

Thorold Town and Gown Committee

The Thorold Town and Gown Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from January and August 2021, receive a resident update on Juneberry Boulevard, and hear reports from community partners and the Town and Gown Association of Ontario. The committee will also discuss Halloween preparations and hold a roundtable discussion. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Resident Stefanyie Hamilton to provide an update on Juneberry Boulevard
• Update from the Town and Gown Association of Ontario (TGAO) by Bradley Clarke
• Discussion of Halloween preparations
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2021 and August 23, 2021

Council

Council approved the redline revisions to the draft plan of subdivision for Rolling Meadows Phases 14 and 16, along with associated zoning by-law amendments. The Official Plan Amendment for the same lands was referred back to staff for a separate, detailed report. Council also approved a city-initiated housekeeping zoning amendment for the Artisan Ridge Subdivision and permitted a minor variance application for Rolling Meadows Phase 15.

• Approved redline revisions to Rolling Meadows Phases 14 & 16 draft plan and zoning by-law amendments (carried)
• Referred Official Plan Amendment for Rolling Meadows Phases 14 & 16 back to staff for a separate report (carried)
• Approved city-initiated housekeeping zoning amendment for Artisan Ridge Subdivision (carried)
• Permitted minor variance application for Rolling Meadows Phase 15 (carried)
• Approved accounts payable for September 2021 totaling $9,056,671.76 (carried)
• Approved use of three $25 gift cards for Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Halloween event (carried)
• Requested report on coyote responsibilities and developer role in wildlife displacement (carried)
• Directed CAO to communicate with Brock University regarding off-campus student conduct (carried)

Thorold Runway of Recognition

The Thorold Runway of Recognition Committee is holding a virtual special meeting on October 15, 2021. The main business item is discussion of the Runway of Recognition Gala scheduled for October 18, 2021. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, agenda adoption, declarations of interest, roundtable discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Thorold Runway of Recognition Gala on October 18, 2021
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 under Section 238 of the Municipal Act
• Public participation via video conferencing or telephone

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age Friendly Committee is meeting virtually to hear an update from the Region of Niagara on housing and homelessness, and to discuss housing motions passed by Council. The committee will also review its budget process, a rack card mailing update, and a proposal for larger font on City signs.

• Presentation by Jeff Sinclair, Housing and Homelessness Action Plan Advisor, Region of Niagara
• Update on housing motions passed by Council
• Discussion on budget allocations and process
• Update on rack card mailing areas
• Discussion on large font size on City of Thorold signs

THOROLD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Thorold Active Transportation Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes, receiving three correspondence items from Niagara Region for information, and discussing committee business such as confirming attendance for quorum. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive Niagara Region communications dated Sept 24, Oct 1, and Oct 8, 2021
• Adopt minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting
• Confirm attendance 48 hours before meetings to ensure quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Thorold Runway of Recognition

This is a routine committee meeting of the Thorold Runway of Recognition, focused on planning an upcoming gala. The agenda includes adopting minutes, receiving reports from subcommittees on tickets, programs, plaques, banquet, and publicity, and discussing outreach efforts. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and administrative.

• Deputy City Clerk contacted Thorold Today with no success for publicity
• Awaiting Chair Whalen's info to post on City's Facebook page
• Program Bio Committee reports item complete
• Zoom request pending with City's IT Manager
• No in-camera items scheduled

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting virtually to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to discuss several items of business. These include a volunteer resignation, an update and proposal from the Thorold Senior's Centre Association, and the City of Thorold's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The committee will also have a roundtable discussion.

• Volunteer resignation creating vacancies on Thorold Tourism, Parks Trails and Recreation, and Road Safety committees
• Thorold Senior's Centre Association update and proposal, with committee support recommended by the Director of Public Works and Community Services
• Review of City of Thorold COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, including medical and religious exemption forms

Council

Council approved a COVID-19 Hybrid Vaccination Policy requiring unvaccinated employees to pay for rapid tests twice weekly, with consequences including a 45-day unpaid leave and possible termination for non-compliance. Council also approved several capital project updates, including rescheduling the Sullivan Avenue/Clairmont St./Front St. South project to 2024 and approving the Broderick Ave. road reconstruction phasing. A zoning by-law amendment for Phase 2 of Artisan Ridge was discussed at a public meeting but no decision was made.

• Approved COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring unvaccinated employees to pay for rapid tests, with 45-day unpaid leave and termination for non-compliance (carried)
• Approved rescheduling Sullivan Avenue/Clairmont St./Front St. South construction to 2024 with $59,223 in reserve funding (carried)
• Approved Broderick Ave. road reconstruction phasing with $20,000 budget adjustment (carried)
• Approved Municipal Operations Centre design, referred to 2022 capital budget (carried)
• Approved assignment of Tax Increment Grant agreement for Artisan Ridge from Downing Street (Artisan Ridge) Inc. to Downing Street Associates (carried)
• Approved draft plan for 23 townhouse units at Block 155 (Peach Street), Rolling Meadows Phase 12 (carried)
• Approved $7,500 façade improvement grant for 52 Front Street South (carried)
• Deferred discussion on offer to purchase 131 Queen Street to next meeting (carried)

Council

Thorold Council is meeting virtually to hear delegations on a proposed renewable natural gas facility and a draft plan of condominium at 205 St. David's Road, along with a request to allow a minor variance for Rolling Meadows Phase 15. Council will also consider several by-laws, including rezoning for 205 St. David's Road and removal of a holding symbol at 1468 Barron Road, plus reports on asset management and development charges studies. The meeting includes a closed session for land sale, solicitor-client privileged advice, and a COVID-19 vaccination policy discussion.

• Presentation by Char Technologies Ltd. on proposed Thorold renewable natural gas facility
• Delegation on Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment at 205 St. David's Road
• Request for Council resolution to allow minor variance application for Rolling Meadows Phase 15
• By-law 93-2021 to remove holding (H) symbol at 1468 Barron Road
• Award reports for asset management plan and Brock Business Park Area Specific/DC study update

Council approved a draft plan of condominium and zoning by-law amendments for 205 St. David's Road, rezoning the land from 'R1A' to 'R3-19' and 'R3D-64'. They also approved removing the holding symbol from 1468 Barron Road, awarded contracts for asset management and development charges studies, and supported a COVID-19 vaccination hybrid policy in principle.

• Approved draft plan of condominium and zoning amendments at 205 St. David's Road (carried)
• Approved removal of holding symbol at 1468 Barron Road (carried)
• Awarded $114,500 contract to Public Sector Digest for asset management plan (carried)
• Awarded Watson & Associates contracts for Brock Business Park and development charges studies (carried)
• Approved $2,238,307.38 in accounts payable for August 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for Ice Plant at Thorold Community Arena (carried)
• Supported COVID-19 Vaccination Hybrid Policy in principle, delegating implementation to CAO (carried)
• Approved reallocation of $3,924.93 for Station 4 storage shed (carried)

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age-Friendly Ad Hoc Committee is meeting virtually to adopt the agenda and minutes from July 8, 2021, and to discuss several items including a review of the Senior of the Year event, a wall calendar update, and a policy for changing committee budget allocations. The committee will also review its 2020 and 2021 budgets and discuss outstanding items such as a staff report to reallocate funds, a chat bench, the Thorold Aging Strategy and Action Plan, and rack cards.

• Review of Senior of the Year event held September 8, 2021
• Policy for changing Committee Budget Allocations, with letter from City of Thorold dated September 8, 2020
• Review of 2020 and 2021 Budget Requests
• Outstanding items: staff report to reallocate funds, chat bench, Thorold Aging Strategy and Action Plan, rack cards

Council

Thorold Council meets virtually to decide on a range of infrastructure, planning, and administrative items. Key decisions include awarding a $187,750 contract for a new City Hall generator, approving $171,865 in emergency road and drainage repairs on Lynn Crescent, and finalizing the Rolling Meadows Phase 13 subdivision. The agenda also includes public meetings for two subdivision proposals and several smaller contracts and policy updates.

• Award City Hall generator replacement to ECCO Electric Ltd at $187,750, plus $23,030 for Enbridge gas service upgrade and $25,000 from reserves
• Approve $171,865 emergency road and drainage repairs on Lynn Crescent to Rankin Construction Inc.
• Approve final plan and street names for Rolling Meadows Phase 13 subdivision, including Vanilla Trail and Buttercream Avenue
• Approve $97,438 tender for Welland Canal Parkway Trail improvements near Hydro Corridor and E.S. Fox to Brennan Paving – Niagara
• Approve $38,675 for barrier-free washroom at Port Robinson East Park, plus electrical and in-kind work

Council approved the final plan for Rolling Meadows Phase 13 subdivision, including seven new street names, and authorized a supplementary subdivision agreement. Council also approved several contracts and expenditures, including emergency road repairs on Lynn Crescent, a new City Hall generator, and parking restrictions on Holland Road. Two public meetings were held for development applications, but no decisions were made on those applications.

• Approved Rolling Meadows Phase 13 final subdivision plan and street names (carried)
• Approved $171,865 emergency road and drainage repairs on Lynn Crescent (carried)
• Awarded $187,750 City Hall generator contract to ECCO Electric Ltd (carried)
• Approved parking restrictions on Holland Rd extended west to Hollow Road (carried)
• Approved $97,438 Welland Canal Trail improvements tender to Brennan Paving (carried)
• Approved $38,675 barrier-free washroom at Port Robinson East Park (carried)
• Approved $15,000 additional AODA washroom renovation costs at Port Robinson Community Centre (carried)
• Deferred COVID-19 vaccination policy to next meeting (carried)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff updates on several parks and recreation items, including the Battle of Beaverdams, Canada Games Park, the pool report, the Santa Claus Parade, COVID-19, and the Port Robinson and Allenburg Community Centre. The committee will also review its terms of reference and consider adopting the agenda and approving the June 2, 2021 minutes.

• Update on Battle of Beaverdams from C. Dray, Manager of Community Services
• Update on Canada Games Park from C. Dray
• Pool report from S. Jarvis, Program Supervisor
• Update on Santa Claus Parade from T. Kornelsen
• Review of Terms of Reference led by K. Olm, Executive Assistant

Thorold Town and Gown Committee

The Thorold Town and Gown Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss routine business, including updates from a sub-committee meeting, fall 2021 term preparations, neighbourhood relations initiatives, 2021 Homecoming, and a Niagara College update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Update regarding Sub-Committee Meeting - August 21, 2021
• Start of Term - Fall 2021
• 2021-2022 Neighbourhood Relations Initiatives
• 2021 Homecoming
• Niagara College - Fall 2021 Update

The Thorold Town and Gown Committee met on August 23, 2021, and heard from residents about ongoing issues in student neighbourhoods, including parties, litter, noise, vandalism, and property standards. The committee discussed updates from Brock University and Niagara College on fall term plans, COVID-19 vaccination policies, and neighbourhood relations initiatives. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes, and waiving a procedural by-law to allow additional delegation speakers.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved the minutes from April 26, 2021 (carried)
• Waived Procedure By-law Section 15.9 to allow additional delegation speakers (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Thorold Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Council

Thorold Council is meeting electronically on August 10, 2021, to consider a range of reports and by-laws. Key items include the 2020 financial statements and final summary, the 2021 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets, and an update on Niagara Transit Governance. Council will also hear delegations on these topics and consider several by-laws, including removing a façade agreement from 18 Albert Street East and repealing a temporary use by-law at 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road.

• 2020 Financial Statements and Final 2020 Financial Summary (DF2021-24, DF2021-25)
• 2021 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets (DF2021-30)
• Niagara Transit Governance Update Report (PWCS2021-70)
• By-law 85-2021: Remove façade agreement from title at 18 Albert Street East
• By-law 86-2021: Repeal temporary use by-law and remove development agreement at 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road

Council approved several major items, including allocating $573,217.16 in Canada Community Building Fund money to railway track removal and rural road resurfacing, awarding a $198,808.12 contract for tractors and lawn equipment, and approving the intent to designate the Pew House (18 South Street South) as a heritage property. Council also approved a $72,500 contract for a cemetery service delivery review, a new development charges policy, and various parking changes. All motions were carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved $573,217.16 Canada Community Building Fund allocation for railway track removal and rural road resurfacing
• Awarded $198,808.12 tractor/lawn equipment contract to Ben Berg Farm and Industrial Equipment Ltd.
• Approved intent to designate Pew House (18 South Street South) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Awarded $72,500 cemetery service delivery review contract to LARKIN + Land Use Planners Inc.
• Approved Policy 300-32 on Development Charges and $550 administration fee
• Approved multiple parking changes on Cleveland St., Regent St., Albert St., and Parking Lot 4
• Approved $6,868,104.25 in July accounts payable
• Proclaimed 2022 as Year of the Garden and June 18, 2022 as Garden Day

Council

Thorold Council meets electronically July 20, 2021, to hear presentations, receive reports, and consider motions. Key items include endorsing the Brock District Plan Placemaking Manual, an update on the Dangerous Dog By-law, and several motions on parks and road safety. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes, accounts payable, and by-laws.

• Brock District Plan – Placemaking Manual endorsement (PDS2021-24)
• Dangerous Dog By-Law update (CC2021-34)
• Motion: Battle of Beaverdams Park Expansion Parkland Dedication
• Motion: Thorold Townline Road speed reduction/safety concerns
• By-laws 82-2021 and 84-2021: supplemental agreements with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to discuss several business items including changing the August meeting date, this year's Stress Outdoors tourism discussion, and City of Thorold projects. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts detailed in the agenda.

• Change of date for August meeting
• Stress Outdoors tourism discussion
• City of Thorold projects update
• Adoption of May 20, 2021 minutes

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from May 20, 2021. They changed the August meeting date to September 16, 2021, and discussed focusing on outdoor tourism, grant opportunities, and the Shop Local Campaign. Staff noted the Lock 7 Museum will remain closed for the 2021 season. No projects were discussed, and no pecuniary interests were declared.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from May 20, 2021.
• Changed the August meeting date to September 16, 2021.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:00 PM.
• Scheduled the next meeting for September 16, 2021.

Age Friendly

This agenda for the Thorold Age Friendly meeting on 2021-07-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting electronically on July 6, 2021, to consider several reports and by-laws. Key items include rezoning for the Artisan Ridge Phase 3A subdivision, final approval of Rolling Meadows Phase 15, and tender awards for equipment and vehicles. Council will also hear a presentation from CAA Niagara on a residential road safety initiative.

• By-law 2021-79 to rezone lands for Artisan Ridge Phase 3A Subdivision
• By-law 2021-80 authorizing supplementary subdivision agreement for Rolling Meadows Phase 15
• Tender award for 4 new mid-size SUVs (RFQ #302PW1013)
• Tender award for gas engine brush trimmer (RFQ #302PW1012)
• Pumper Rescue tender award (RFP #TFES 2021-01)

Council approved the Artisan Ridge Phase 3A draft plan of subdivision and rezoning, and the Rolling Meadows Phase 15 final plan with street name 'Sapphire Way'. Several contracts were awarded, including a pumper rescue vehicle, four SUVs, and a brush trimmer. Funding was approved for Wi-Fi at Battle of Beaverdams Park, a Canada Games festival, and various repairs. All motions carried.

• Approved Artisan Ridge Phase 3A draft plan and rezoning to R1D-63 (H) and OS1 (carried)
• Approved Rolling Meadows Phase 15 final plan and street name 'Sapphire Way' (carried)
• Awarded pumper rescue contract to Darch Fire – 1200 Degrees at $719,723.70 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded 4 mid-size SUV contract to Brock Ford Sales at $129,200.00 excluding HST (carried)
• Awarded gas engine brush trimmer contract to Vermeer Canada Inc. at $45,900.00 excluding HST (carried)
• Approved $50,000 (plus HST) funding for 13 for 13 Festival from Encumbrance Reserve (carried)
• Approved Wi-Fi installation at Battle of Beaverdams Park for $30,468 plus HST (carried)
• Approved Chapel St. South watermain and road reconstruction contract to Vic Vatrt Contracting Limited at $820,558.50 excluding HST (carried)

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting electronically on June 15, 2021, to consider a range of reports and by-laws. Key items include a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Hansler Heights Phase 2, several by-laws to exempt blocks from part lot control, and agreements related to Canada Games Park. The council will also receive presentations on code of conduct complaints and mental health services, and discuss various parks and infrastructure projects.

• Hansler Heights Phase 2 draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment (Files D12-01-2021, D14-01-2021)
• By-laws 71-74 to exempt blocks in Rolling Meadows and McCleary Drive from part lot control
• By-law 75 to amend Zoning By-law 60-2019 for Hansler Heights Phase 2
• By-laws 77-78 for Canada Games Park site plan assignment and control at 1813 Sir Isaac Brock Way
• South Main Street Bridge and Waterfront Park project (PWCS2021-03)

Council approved the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Hansler Heights Phase 2, subject to conditions. Council also approved the permanent closure of the South Main St. Bridge and the engagement of RJ Burnside for the Port Robinson East Waterfront Park preliminary design. Several other reports were received and approved, including accounts payable, capital project cost adjustments, and the DeCew Park Master Plan.

• Approved the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Hansler Heights Phase 2, subject to conditions in Appendix A and B.
• Approved the permanent closure of the South Main St. Bridge and engagement of RJ Burnside and Associates for preliminary design of Port Robinson East Waterfront Park at an upset limit of $52,363.50 plus HST.
• Approved all accounts payable for May 2021 in the amount of $1,954,643.03.
• Approved reallocation of funds for 2020 capital projects, including $481,660.10 from Capital Asset Transportation Reserve for Front St. project components and $132,219.40 from Water Works Reserve for Front St. water construction.
• Approved the purchase and installation of new speakers for the Thorold Community Pool by Aligned Vision Group at an upset price of $2,550 plus HST, funded from Municipal Land and Building Reserve.
• Endorsed the DeCew Park Master Plan and directed staff to work with Friends of Laura Secord to implement it, with funding referred to 2022 budget.
• Authorized entering into an Assignment Agreement transferring Canada Summer Games Site Plan responsibilities to Niagara Region.
• Approved first and final reading of multiple by-laws, including those for part lot control exemptions and the Hansler Heights zoning amendment.

Council

Thorold Council is meeting electronically to consider a proposed Official Plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision modification for Rolling Meadows Phases 14 and 16. Council will also hear a presentation and motion regarding the Lake Gibson Corridor, and receive reports on corporate expense card policy, benefits, an emergency HVAC replacement, and an emergency arena roof repair. Several by-laws are scheduled for first reading, including service assumptions for subdivisions and a street renaming.

• Public meeting: Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Modification for Rolling Meadows Phase 14 and 16
• Motion and presentation re: Lake Gibson Corridor (referred to Councillor Neale)
• By-law 66-2021: Assume services in Beamer Landing Subdivision (Plan 59M-409)
• By-law 67-2021: Rename Macartney Drive to Overholt Drive
• By-law 68-2021: Assume services in Merritt Meadows Subdivision Phases 1 and 2 (Plan 59M-424)

Council approved an emergency roof repair at the Thorold Community Arena, awarding the contract to DF Brown Roofing for $25,679 plus HST. It also adopted new park design standards to guide future park revitalization and development. Several consent reports were approved, including updates to the corporate expense card policy and funding for an HVAC replacement at Lock 7 Tourist Centre. Five by-laws received first, second, and third reading, covering service assumptions in subdivisions and a street renaming.

• Approved emergency arena roof repair contract to DF Brown Roofing for $25,679 plus HST (carried)
• Adopted park design standards and directed staff to update capital forecast and incorporate standards in new parks and agreements (carried)
• Approved consent reports including corporate expense card policy update, benefits renewal, HVAC funding of $6,195 plus HST, and correspondence (carried)
• Requested Planning Department to prepare updated maps of Lake Gibson Corridor and explore naming it a conservation area (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-laws 66-2021 through 70-2021, including service assumptions and renaming Macartney Drive to Overholt Drive (carried)

Council

Thorold City Council meets electronically on May 18, 2021, to consider a range of items including setting 2021 tax rates and due dates, awarding a tender for the Battle of Beaverdams Park revitalization, and several zoning and official plan amendments. The agenda also includes public meetings for the Artisan Ridge Phase 3A subdivision and zoning by-law amendment, and discussion reports on a roadside memorial request and Welland Canal Trail improvements.

• By-law 56-2021 to set 2021 tax rates and due dates
• Tender award for Battle of Beaverdams Park Revitalization Project
• Public meeting for Artisan Ridge Phase 3A draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment
• Official Plan Amendment for 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road (By-law 60-2021)
• Zoning by-law amendments for Confederation Heights Phase 8 to increase lot coverage (By-laws 63-2021 and 64-2021)

Council awarded the Battle of Beaverdams Park Revitalization Project contract to Greenspace Construction Inc. for $1,686,356.00 plus HST, and engaged Shift Landscape Architecture for contract administration at an upset limit of $50,565.00 plus HST. Council also approved a memorial mural on the Peter St. Bridge Barrier Wall, awarded a Welland Canal Trail reconstruction contract to Rankin Construction Inc. for $50,585.00 plus HST, and approved an Official Plan amendment for 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road. A zoning by-law amendment for Confederation Heights Phase 8 was lost.

• Awarded Battle of Beaverdams Park Revitalization contract to Greenspace Construction Inc. ($1,686,356.00 plus HST)
• Engaged Shift Landscape Architecture for contract administration (upset limit $50,565.00 plus HST)
• Approved memorial mural on Peter St. Bridge Barrier Wall subject to conditions
• Awarded Welland Canal Trail reconstruction at Twin Flight Locks to Rankin Construction Inc. ($50,585.00 plus HST)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road
• Approved accounts payable for April to May 6 totaling $6,699,901.37
• Set final tax installment dates as June 30 and August 31, 2021
• Confederation Heights Phase 8 zoning by-law amendment lost

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting electronically on May 4, 2021, to consider a range of items including setting 2021 tax rates and due dates, confirming the annual operating and capital budgets, and holding a public meeting on a proposed Official Plan Amendment for 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road. Council will also discuss the Decew Road Trail Project Phase 1, the Port Robinson West Neighbourhood Plan, and a ward boundary and council composition review. Several by-laws are scheduled for first reading, including part lot control exemptions on Explorer Way and a cost-sharing agreement with St. Catharines for St. David's Road.

• Public meeting: Proposed Official Plan Amendment for 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road
• By-law 56-2021: Set 2021 tax rates and tax due dates
• By-law 57-2021: Confirm annual estimates for operating and capital budgets 2021
• By-law 55-2021: Authorize cost-sharing agreements with St. Catharines for St. David's Road environmental assessment and detailed design
• By-laws 53-2021 and 54-2021: Exempt blocks on Explorer Way from part lot control (Rolling Meadows Subdivision)

Council approved the Decew Road Trail Project Phase 1, including agreements with Rolling Meadows Land Corporation and Ontario Power Generation, with up to $150,000 from the Capital Asset Transportation Reserve. Council also directed staff to proceed with a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review, funded up to $50,000 from the 2021 Capital Budget. Several consent reports were approved, including community grants, arena audio system upgrade, pool tablet and WiFi purchase, roadway obstruction by-law, and crack sealing tender. The meeting also endorsed the Port Robinson West Neighbourhood 2 Plan and supported the NPCA's 2 Billion Trees initiative.

• Approved Decew Road Trail Phase 1 agreements and $150,000 funding (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review, up to $50,000 (carried)
• Endorsed Port Robinson West Neighbourhood 2 Plan and Open Space Plan (carried)
• Approved 2021 Community Grants and Council Committee budgets, $42,680 confirmed funding (carried)
• Awarded arena audio system upgrade to Aligned Vision Group, $19,735 plus HST (carried)
• Approved pool tablet and WiFi purchase, $2,000 plus HST (carried)
• Directed implementation of Roadway Obstruction, Encumbering or Fouling By-Law (carried)
• Awarded crack sealing tender to Regional Signs Inc., $63,685 plus HST (carried)

Council

Thorold Council meets electronically to consider zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for Hansler Heights Phase 2, and to give first reading to rezoning by-laws for Allanburg Estates. The agenda also includes consent reports on various contracts and purchases, a discussion report on by-law enforcement, and several routine items.

• Public meeting for Hansler Heights Subdivision Phase 2 (D12-01-2021, D14-01-2021)
• First reading of By-law 49-2021 and 50-2021 to rezone Allanburg Estates Subdivision
• Award – Concrete Entrance Replacement - Arena (PWCS2021-22)
• Tennis Court Resurfacing Project South Confederation Park (PWCS2021-23)
• Generator Set Purchases - Fire Stations #2 and #4 (PWCS2021-25)

Council approved the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments for the Allanburg Estates Subdivision, subject to conditions. They also approved several contracts, including a tennis court resurfacing project, an AODA retrofit for the Port Robinson Community Centre, and generator purchases for fire stations. Additionally, they approved temporary by-law enforcement officers and various licences.

• Approved Allanburg Estates draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments
• Approved $52,000 tennis court resurfacing contract (Bourassa Sport Technologies)
• Approved $151,400 AODA retrofit contract (Scott Construction Niagara Inc.)
• Approved $91,850 generator purchase for Fire Stations 2 and 4 (Verhoef Electric Inc.)
• Approved $11,430.60 concrete entrance replacement contract (Stolk Construction Ltd)
• Approved two temporary by-law enforcement officers until September 2021
• Approved group home, B&B, and kennel licences
• Approved $4,661,138.93 in accounts payable

Council

Thorold Council meets electronically to consider a zoning by-law amendment for Confederation Heights Phase 8, first readings of several by-laws including a temporary outdoor patio by-law, and consent reports covering a tourism services agreement, a plow/sander purchase, and an arena LED retrofit. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee updates, and a closed session on Canada Summer Games.

• Public meeting: Proposed zoning by-law amendment for Confederation Heights Phase 8 (D14-03-2021)
• By-law 39-2021: Rezone Empire Legacy North and South Lands for a plan of subdivision
• By-law 44-2021: Temporary use of lands for outdoor patios as accessory use
• PWCS2021-18: Award for purchase of single axle combination plow/sander unit
• PWCS2021-19: Award for arena LED light retrofit

Council approved a consent agenda that included several key decisions. It authorized a cost-sharing agreement with St. Catharines for the St. David's Road environmental assessment, approved a $38,856 budget overrun for the EA, and awarded a $202,252 design contract to R.V. Anderson Associates. It also approved the purchase of a dump truck with plow and sander for $237,745.92, an arena LED retrofit for $43,660, and a temporary outdoor patio zoning by-law. All motions were carried.

• Approved St. David's Road EA preferred solutions and cost-sharing with St. Catharines
• Approved $38,856 budget overrun for St. David's Road EA
• Awarded $202,252 design contract to R.V. Anderson Associates
• Authorized purchase of 2022 International dump truck with plow/sander for $237,745.92
• Awarded Frank Doherty Arena LED retrofit to Swantech Energy Solutions for $43,660
• Approved By-law 44-2021 for temporary outdoor commercial patios
• Approved tourism services agreement with Venture Niagara Corporation for 2021
• Endorsed water operational plan and 2020 annual water quality reports

Council

Thorold Council is deciding on several items, including draft approval of the Upper's Grove subdivision and zoning changes, approval of the 2021 water and sewer budgets with rate structures, and a $63,707 server purchase. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and committee reports, plus a motion on landfill approval powers.

• Draft approval of Upper's Grove subdivision and zoning by-law amendments (Files D12-01-2019, D14-02-2019)
• 2021 water budget: fixed charge $52.17/quarter, consumption $1.419/cubic meter; sewer fixed $69.77/quarter, consumption $1.896/cubic meter
• Server purchase from Dell Computers for $63,707.01 +HST
• Proposed sale of city property at 131 Queen Street South, declared surplus, appraisal by Colliers International
• Amendments to Clean Yards By-law No. 146-2019 (By-law 24-2021)

Council approved the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments for the Upper's Grove subdivision, and approved zoning by-law amendments for the Rolling Meadows subdivision (Phases 12, 13, and 15). Council also approved the 2021 water and sewer budgets, maintaining water rates at 2020 levels and setting new sewer rates. A new Public Code of Conduct policy was approved, and staff were directed to proceed with declaring city land on Queen Street South surplus.

• Approved Upper's Grove draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments (carried)
• Approved Rolling Meadows zoning amendments for Phases 12, 13, and 15 (carried)
• Approved 2021 water budget, keeping water rates at 2020 levels (carried)
• Approved 2021 sewer budget with new rates (carried)
• Approved new Public Code of Conduct policy (carried)
• Directed staff to declare land at 131 Queen Street South surplus and obtain appraisal (carried)
• Approved purchase of servers from Dell Computers for $63,707.01 +HST (carried)
• Approved extension of parking license agreement with Thorold Community Activities Group (carried)

Council

Thorold Council meets electronically to consider consent reports, discussion reports, and by-laws. Key items include awarding architectural and engineering design services for the new Fire Station #1, extending license agreements with Ontario Power Generation and GIO Railways, and approving a fee-for-service correction with the Thorold Community Activities Group. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and committee reports.

• New Fire Station #1 architectural and engineering design services contract (PWCS2021-12)
• Extension of license agreement with Ontario Power Generation for Beaverdams Village Park (Kaye Ave.)
• Extension of license agreement with GIO Railways Corporation for Welland Canals Trail crossings
• Fee for Service Agreement correction with Thorold Community Activities Group (By-law 19-2021)
• Materials testing and geotechnical investigation services consultant award (PWCS2021-09)

Council approved several contracts and agreements, including a $233,403 design contract for the new Fire Station #1, a $163,810 City Hall generator replacement, and a $51,148 materials testing services contract. Council also supported in principle a move to a full Commission governance model for Niagara transit, subject to conditions, and authorized funding applications for trail and cemetery projects.

• Approved architectural/engineering design contract for Fire Station #1 to G. Douglas Vallee Limited ($233,403 plus HST)
• Approved City Hall generator replacement tender to MeadowBrook Construction Inc. ($163,810 plus HST)
• Approved materials testing and geotechnical investigation services contract to EXP Services Inc. (upset limit $51,148 plus HST)
• Approved extension of license agreement with Ontario Power Generation for Beaverdams Village Park (approx. 2.5 acres)
• Approved extension of license agreement with GIO Railway Corporation for Welland Canals Trail crossings
• Supported in principle Niagara Transit Governance Study's full Commission model, subject to conditions
• Authorized funding applications: up to $250,000 (Canada Healthy Communities Initiative), $48,750 (Municipal Modernization Program), and Greenbelt Foundation (DeCew Road Trail)
• Approved traffic and pedestrian safety solutions for Chapel St. and Portland St. intersection, including heavy vehicle restriction on Lyndon St.

Council

Thorold City Council meets electronically on February 16, 2021, due to COVID-19. The agenda includes motions on medical cannabis grow operations public safety and lowering the City Hall flag for COVID-19, plus discussion reports on a development charge exemption for 18 Albert Street West, minor variance application fees, and a one-year extension of a firefighter turnout gear contract. Council will also adopt minutes, receive reports, and consider a confirming by-law.

• Motion re: Medical Cannabis Grow Operations - Public Safety Concerns (referred to Councillor Handley)
• Motion re: Lowering City Hall Flag - Covid 19 (referred to Mayor Ugulini)
• Development Charge Exemption Request 18 Albert Street West (PDS2021-02)
• Minor Variance Application Fees (PDS2021-03)
• Firefighter Turn Out Gear Contract One (1) Year Extension (FES2021-04)

Council approved a fee-for-service agreement with the Thorold Community Activities Group for recreation programming, funded from the Community Grants Program. It also approved a development charge refund of $18,574.32 to the Thorold Veterinary Clinic, a one-year extension of the firefighter turnout gear contract, and the revised Acceptable Use of Technology Policy. Accounts payable of $1,641,025.81 were approved, and a motion was passed to lower the City Hall flag for three days starting March 12 to mark the COVID-19 anniversary.

• Approved TCAG fee-for-service agreement for recreation programming
• Approved $18,574.32 development charge refund to Thorold Veterinary Clinic (18 Albert Street West)
• Approved one-year extension of firefighter turnout gear contract with PPE Solutions
• Approved revised Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
• Approved accounts payable of $1,641,025.81 for February
• Approved lowering City Hall flag March 12-14 to mark COVID-19 anniversary
• Received and supported Niagara Regional Police Services Board correspondence on medical cannabis grow operations
• Adopted minutes of January 28 and February 2, 2021

Council

This is a budget meeting where Council will review the 2021 budget as presented in Director of Finance Report DF2021-02, vote on items as they go, and consider a by-law to adopt the 2021 General Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Review of Budget 2021 (Report DF2021-02)
• Voting on budget items as they go, with one reconsideration allowed at the end
• First reading of By-law 16-2021 to adopt the 2021 General Operating and Capital Budgets

Council gave first, second, and third reading to By-law 16-2021, which adopts the 2021 General Operating and Capital Budgets, and passed it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Adopted 2021 General Operating and Capital Budgets via By-law 16-2021 (all readings passed)

Council

This is a budget meeting where Council will review the 2021 operating and capital budgets, hear the Director of Finance overview, and vote on recommendations in report DF2021-02. The meeting will conclude with first reading of By-law 16-2021 to adopt the budgets. Due to COVID-19, the meeting is held electronically.

• Review of 2021 Operating Budget
• Review of 2021 Capital Budget
• Discussion of deferrals
• Adoption of recommendations in Director of Finance Report DF2021-02
• First reading of By-law 16-2021 to adopt 2021 General Operating and Capital Budgets

The meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted by motion. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions with recorded outcomes appear in the minutes; the meeting adjourned without recorded vote tallies or itemized actions.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (moved by Councillor Dekker, seconded by Councillor Neale)
• Adjourned the meeting (moved by Councillor Kenny, seconded by Councillor Wilson)

Council

Council established a Road Safety Committee, directed the City Clerk to advertise for four at-large members, and will appoint one Council representative. It also approved removing the ice in the Doherty Arena, referred a proposal for a walking/cycling trail on Decew Road to budget, and directed staff to apply for federal funding for an asset management plan. Several by-laws were given first, second, and third reading, including a site alteration by-law and a part lot control exemption.

• Established a Road Safety Committee (moved by Councillor Sentance, seconded by Councillor Kenny)
• Approved removal of ice in the Doherty Arena (moved by Councillor Handley, seconded by Councillor Wilson)
• Referred Rolling Meadows walking/cycling trail proposal on Decew Road to budget for discussion and support (moved by Councillor Neale, seconded by Councillor Kenny)
• Directed staff to submit grant application to FCM for Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets (moved by Councillor Neale, seconded by Councillor Longo)
• Appointed an individual to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (moved by Councillor Dekker, seconded by Councillor DeRose)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law 15-2021 (part lot control exemption), By-law 17-2021 (site alteration), and By-law 18-2021 (confirmation) (moved by Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Longo)
• Received and filed minutes from several committees and boards (moved by Councillor DeRose, seconded by Councillor Handley)
• Approved consent reports including correspondence from other municipalities (moved by Councillor Dekker, seconded by Councillor Sentance)

Council

This is a largely procedural council meeting held electronically due to COVID-19. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion of a grant application, with information supplied in confidence by Canada and the Province. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed meeting: Mayor's verbal report re: grant application (confidential information from Canada and Province)

The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. and the agenda was adopted unanimously. No declarations of interest were made, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions or discussions recorded.

• Adopted the agenda for January 28, 2021 (carried)

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting electronically on January 19, 2021, to consider a range of items including a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1051 and 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road, an interim tax levy by-law, and a notice to terminate the fire dispatch services agreement with St. Catharines. Council will also vote on creating a new Manager of Building Services position with pre-approved 2021 costs, and approve several parking restriction by-laws for new subdivisions. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and receiving various committee reports and correspondence.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1051 and 1071 Old Thorold Stone Road (D14-09-2020)
• Interim tax levy: billing at 50% of last year's taxes, instalments Feb 26 and Apr 30, 2021 (By-law 14-2021)
• Notice to terminate Fire Dispatch Services Agreement with St. Catharines (24-month provision)
• Creation of Manager of Building Services position with $135,000 operating and $24,000 capital costs for 2021
• Accounts Payable for January 2021 totaling $2,988,877.11

Council approved interim tax billing at 50% of last year's taxes with instalment dates of February 26 and April 30, 2021. It also authorized giving notice to terminate the fire dispatch services agreement with St. Catharines and approved creating a new Manager of Building Services position with $135,000 operating and $24,000 capital costs. Several by-laws were passed, including amendments to parking regulations and the fire services by-law.

• Approved interim tax billing at 50% of last year's taxes with instalments Feb 26 and Apr 30, 2021
• Authorized notice of termination of Fire Dispatch Services Agreement with St. Catharines
• Approved creation of Manager of Building Services position with $135,000 operating and $24,000 capital costs
• Approved parking restrictions on new subdivision streets (multiple by-laws)
• Adopted by-law to establish and regulate Thorold Fire and Emergency Services
• Approved accounts payable for January in amount of $2,988,877.11
• Appointed individuals to Thorold Business Improvement Area and Tourism Advisory Committee
• Adopted minutes of Planning and Development Services Public Forum Committee