Thorold public meetings in 2023
35 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Runway of Recognition Subcommittee
The Runway of Recognition Subcommittee recommended that City Council transition the group into an independent committee to reduce staff workload. The subcommittee also reviewed a financial report totaling $9,028.67 in costs and discussed event logistics for future planning.
- Recommended to City Council that the subcommittee become an independent committee (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda ROR 9-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from June 6, 2023 (Carried)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The meeting did not reach quorum and was not called to order. No substantive decisions were made, and agenda items will be moved to a future meeting.
Community Events Advisory Committee
The meeting did not reach quorum and was not called to order. No substantive decisions were made, and agenda items will be moved to a future meeting.
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
The committee adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the Northland Power expansion project and a goal to plant 10,000 trees during the current council term.
- Adopted Agenda ECCBAC 10-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes ECCBAC 9-2023 from August 4, 2023 (Carried)
Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee recommended that Council consider adding a swing set to Beaverdams Park during the 2024 budget review. Staff confirmed that signage for C.E. Grose Park will be ordered and installed, and repairs are underway for the Lake Gibson boardwalk.
- Recommended Council consider adding a swing set at Beaverdams Park during 2024 budget review (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda PTRC 7-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes PTRC 6-2023 (Carried)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee appointed a new Vice Chair and a representative for the Tourism Advisory Committee. Members discussed budget expenditures, heritage property updates, and potential new designations.
- Appointed W. Stec as Vice Chair of the Heritage Committee
- Appointed R. Soccio as Heritage Committee representative for the Tourism Advisory Committee
- Adopted Agenda HAC 11-2023
- Adopted Minutes HAC 10-2023
Thorold Town and Gown Committee
The committee reviewed a draft student landing page for the City of Thorold website and received updates on fall semester preparations from community partners. Discussions focused on student safety, by-law enforcement, and waste management. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Adopted Agenda TAG 2-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted March 27, 2023 minutes (Carried)
Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management
The Board requested Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for parking lot grading and a deep clean of the Allanburg Community Centre. Staff reported that Council approved the Thorold Community Activities Group's day care request pending funding. Three fobs will be issued to regular renters.
- Approved Agenda ACCBOM 5-2023
- Approved Minutes from July 19, 2023
- Requested RFQ for parking lot grading and material application
- Requested RFQ for a deep clean of all areas of the Allanburg Community Centre
- Requested City Clerk contact Councillor Handley regarding board attendance
- Requested a copy of the ACC budget
Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tourism Advisory Committee directed staff to research parkette options for the Bridge-It Ferry West Dock and refurbishment options for the "Welcome to Our Historic Downtown" mural. The committee also received a presentation from Sport Niagara regarding sports tourism promotion.
- Approved request for staff report on parkette options at Bridge-It Ferry, West Dock (Carried)
- Approved request for staff to review refurbishment options for 'Welcome to Our Historic Downtown' mural (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda TAC 7-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes TAC 5-2023 from May 11, 2023 (Carried)
Road Safety Advisory Committee
The Road Safety Committee recommended that the City of Thorold reduce speed limits on city roads to 40 km/h. The committee also discussed various traffic concerns and data collection for specific intersections.
- Recommended reducing City road speed limits to 40 km/hour (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda RSC 4-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes RSC 2-2023 from May 3, 2023 (Carried)
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
The committee recommended that City Council review citizen feedback and complete an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed off-leash dog park. The committee also discussed the Northland Power expansion and an Earth Day 2024 proposal.
- Recommended Council direct staff to refer citizen feedback from July 12, 2023, Public Information Centre for review (Carried)
- Recommended Council direct staff to complete an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed off-leash dog park site (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda ECCBAC 9-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes ECCBAC 7-2023 from July 7, 2023 (Carried)
- Deferred Northland Power Expansion item to a future meeting
- Deferred Working Group Update item to a future meeting
- Withdrew Environmental Impact Statement regarding McDonald's
Council
Council approved the concept plans for a new mausoleum at Lakeview Cemetery and authorized a public meeting for the final design. Several zoning amendments and condominium plans for residential developments were approved. A $15,000 budget adjustment for council tablet replacements was also granted.
- Approved Lakeview Cemetery mausoleum concept plans and scheduled a public meeting for fall 2023
- Approved $15,000 from Municipal Development Reserve for council tablet replacements
- Approved 53-unit townhouse development at 49 Hayes Road
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 3401 Schmon Parkway
- Approved 10-unit bungalow townhouse development at 2248 Centre Street
- Approved Final Plan of Condominium and Assumption Agreement for Block 155 Peach Street
- Approved Earth Day Event proposal for consideration in 2024 Budget deliberations
- Approved Highway 20 Easement and Terry Fox Run special event request
Active Transportation Subcommittee
The Active Transportation Subcommittee recommended the approval of a proposed off-leash dog park located on donated land on Beaverdams Road. The project includes perimeter fencing, a parking lot, a pedestrian crosswalk, and a speed limit reduction from 80 km/h to 50 km/h on that section of the road.
- Recommended approval of the proposed Off-Leash Dog Park (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda ATSC 5-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes ATSC 4-2023 (Carried)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 25, 2023. Most other items were reported as updates on property repairs, pending plaque installations, or deferred to future meetings.
- Adopted Agenda HAC 10-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes HAC 9-2023 from June 25, 2023 (Carried)
Council
Council approved a traffic calming plan for Port Robinson East and a series of zoning and official plan amendments for Rolling Meadows. The city also adopted a non-core asset management plan and passed a resolution endorsing community supported agriculture to address food security.
- Approved Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Rolling Meadows Phase 17-21 and Block 1239
- Approved installation of all-way stops at Bridge St East/River Street and River Street/Biggar Road
- Reduced speed limit from 50 km/h to 40km/h on Canby Street, River Street, and South Street North
- Directed staff to conduct a traffic calming study on Canby Street between Allanport Road and South Street North
- Endorsed community supported agriculture and directed Mayor to petition federal and provincial ministers on food security
- Directed staff to prepare a report on costs and locations for Thorold Legion directional signage
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
The committee appointed a new Vice Chair following a resignation. Members discussed proposals for an Earth Day 2024 event and potential pilot programs for dog waste management.
- Adopted Agenda ECCBAC 7-2023
- Adopted Minutes ECCBAC 6-2023
- Named J. Hamilton as Vice Chair of the Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
Community Events Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed a proposal for an Earth Day event to be hosted by the City of Thorold in April 2024. The proposal includes earth-friendly vendors, educators, and potential tree and rain barrel giveaways. The committee decided to refer the proposal to council for further consideration.
- Approved referring the Earth Day Event proposal to council for consideration
- Approved amended agenda (CARRIED)
- Adopted minutes from June 6, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Deferred Santa Claus Parade update to a future meeting
- Deferred Canada Day wrap up to a future meeting
SPECIAL Council Meeting
Council designated the Thorold Community Market as a Municipally Significant Event to support AGCO permit applications for local alcohol producers. Council also approved condominium plans and assumption agreements for two blocks on Ivy Crescent.
- Declared Thorold Community Market a Municipally Significant Event (Carried)
- Waived notice requirements for the Community Market motion (Carried)
- Approved Final Plan of Condominium for Block 40, Plan 59M-478 on Ivy Crescent (Carried)
- Approved Final Plan of Condominium for Block 41, Plan 59M-478 on Ivy Crescent (Carried)
- Passed Bill 101-2023 to authorize condominium assumption agreement for Block 40 (Carried)
- Passed Bill 102-2023 to authorize condominium assumption agreement for Block 41 (Carried)
- Passed Bill 103-2023 to ratify actions of the June 28, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee recommended that Council authorize $500 from the committee budget for Sarah King Head's presentation at the National Trust for Canada. The committee also endorsed proposed work on the Flannery House pending architectural approval. Several heritage property updates and plaque installations were discussed.
- Recommended Council authorize $500 payment for Sarah King Head's presentation fees and travel (Carried)
- Endorsed proposed work on Flannery House pending architectural plan approval (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda HAC 9-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes HAC 8-2023 (Carried)
Council
Council approved a major road reconstruction contract for Broderick Avenue and authorized funding for infrastructure updates on St. David's Road. Other decisions included approving a Pride flag pole at Battle of Beaverdams Park and converting a bocce ball court into volleyball courts.
- Awarded Broderick Avenue Road Reconstruction Phase 1 contract to Alfred Beam Excavating Ltd for $2,117,732.00
- Approved $178,731.00 contract extension for Associated Engineering for Broderick Avenue design
- Approved $245,538.36 from Sewer Reserve for St. David's Road Construction Phase 1 infrastructure
- Approved Pride Flag Pole at Battle of Beaverdams Park and use of $2,500 in public donations
- Approved conversion of Bocce Ball Court at Richmond Street Community Park to two beach volleyball courts
- Approved parking restrictions on the north side of Regent Street between Carleton St. North and Welland St. North
- Approved employee benefits renewal from Mosey and Mosey with a $10,256.00 budget adjustment
- Directed staff to prepare public tender documents for Lakeview Cemetery Administration Building renovation
Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management
The Board approved spending $50 for a BBQ cover and lock following a donation of a propane BBQ. Members discussed facility repairs, including a two-week closure in early July for front ramp work, and planned a 'Spirit Evening' fundraiser for September.
- Approved $50 to purchase a BBQ cover and chain/lock
- Adopted Agenda DRPRCC 6-2023
- Adopted minutes DRPRCC 4-2023
- Adopted minutes DRPRCC 5-2023
- Tabled selection of Board Treasurer
- Appointed R. Whitty as second fob holder
- Assigned Facebook page maintenance to R. Haynes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee approved minor variances for properties on Elvira Way, George Street, and Honey Locust Circle. A consent application for residential development at 23 George Street was also approved subject to 10 conditions. One application for Mary Street was deferred to July 20, 2023.
- Approved minor variance D13-08-2023 for reduced rear yard setback at 29 Elvira Way
- Approved minor variances D13-09-2023 and D13-10-2023 for reduced lot areas and setbacks at 23 George Street
- Approved consent application D10-06-2023 for residential lot creation at 23 George Street (subject to 10 conditions)
- Approved minor variance D13-11-2023 for increased lot coverage to 39% at 24 Honey Locust Circle
- Deferred application D13-12-2013 for Mary Street Lots 86 to 88 to July 20, 2023
Age-Friendly Committee
The committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the success of recent events and announced the recipients of the Senior of the Year Awards for June 21.
- Approved Agenda AFC 5-2023 (Carried)
- Approved Minutes AFC 4-2023 from May 18, 2023 (Carried)
Lake Gibson Corridor Subcommittee
The Lake Gibson Corridor Subcommittee voted to support a 2024 Earth Day event and requested staff updates on its progress. Members also discussed creating a Request for Proposals for a corridor use study and improving website content.
- Approved support for 2024 Earth Day event
- Requested staff notify subcommittee of Earth Day event progress
- Adopted minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
The meeting was not called to order because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.
Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee approved adding a historical walking tour to its work plan and requested staff reports on improvements to the Lock 7 Viewing Centre. Members also discussed sports and active tourism opportunities and potential partnerships with the Thorold Business Improvement Board.
- Added development of a walking tour to the Tourism Advisory Committee work plan (Carried)
- Directed staff to prepare a report on adding a refreshment fridge or vending machine to the Lock 7 Viewing Centre (Carried)
- Directed staff to provide a report on the feasibility of adding museum displays at the Lock 7 Viewing Centre (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda TAC 5-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes TAC 4-2023 from May 11, 2023 (Carried)
Runway of Recognition Subcommittee
The subcommittee reviewed event staffing, ticket sales, and the delivery of cheques. Members coordinated the introduction of inductees and the handling of plaques and trophies.
- Adopted Agenda ROR 8-2023
- Adopted minutes from May 29, 2023
Community Events Advisory Committee
The committee received staff updates regarding the planning of Canada Day and the first community market. Staff reported that an internal group has been formed to execute upcoming events.
- Adopted Agenda CEAC 7-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from May 2, 2023 (Carried)
Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee recommended a bike rodeo event and a budget overrun of up to $2,000 for Council approval. It also directed staff to research selling advertisement space in sports facilities and to survey property owners near Beaverdams Park regarding fence openings.
- Recommended bike rodeo event for Council approval (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve budget overrun of up to $2,000 for bike rodeo (Carried)
- Requested CAO approve emergency budget for bike rodeo overrun (Carried)
- Directed staff to prepare report on selling advertisement space in sports facilities (Carried)
- Directed staff to letter property owners near Beaverdams Park regarding fence openings (Carried)
- Adopted Agenda PTRC 5-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Minutes PTRC 4-2023 and PTRC 5-2023 (Carried)
- Received correspondence PTRC-C 2-2023 regarding Active Transportation Subcommittee budget (Carried)
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
The committee established a working group to address boulevard planting and deferred the selection of a vice chair. Members received staff updates on the Decew Road Extension and the Broderick Avenue project.
- Approved creation of Boulevard Planting working group with members L. Daniels and J. Prytula
- Deferred selection of vice chair to the next meeting
- Adopted Agenda ECCBAC 6-2023
- Adopted minutes from May 5, 2023 meeting
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The committee established a working group to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion representation in the City's new strategic plan. Members also discussed accessibility audits and the potential for a neurodiverse hiring policy.
- Adopted Agenda DEIAC 5-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from April 6, 2023 (Carried)
- Established Strategic Plan working group with members R. Nand and S. Qazi (Carried)
Council
Council approved a $72,500 contract for guide rail repairs and waived parking fees for Canada Day and the Thorold Community Market. Several park reports were requested, and a condominium plan for 205 St. David’s Road was approved.
- Approved $72,500 guide rail repair contract awarded to Peninsula Construction Inc.
- Waived short term parking fees for Canada Day (July 1st) and Rock N Blues on the Battlefield (July 2nd)
- Waived short term parking fees for Thorold Community Market Wednesdays (June 7th to August 30th)
- Approved Final Plan of Condominium for 205 St. David’s Road
- Directed staff to report on installing beach volleyball courts in Richmond Street Park
- Directed staff to report on Beaverdams Park design, maintenance, and feasibility of removing the hill and fountain
- Deferred consideration of Code of Conduct Investigation Report (01-2022) to June 20, 2023
- Awarded the Senior of the Year Award to the nominee in Confidential Appendix 1 to CLK-C 57-2023
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee appointed Joe Prytula to the Tourism Advisory Committee and decided against creating a formal heritage inventory list of properties. Members also agreed that a proposed plaque for fallen soldiers in the Afghanistan War should list all fallen Canadian soldiers.
- Appointed Joe Prytula to the Tourism Advisory Committee (Carried)
- Decided not to create a heritage inventory list of potential properties
- Agreed to include all fallen Canadian soldiers on the Afghanistan War plaque
- Adopted Agenda HAC 8-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from April 25, 2023 (Carried)
Active Transportation Subcommittee
The Active Transportation Subcommittee motioned for additional funding to support bike safety training for approximately 250 students. Members also decided to operate without a vice chair and discussed parking concerns on Sullivan Ave.
- Approved motion to request up to $500 in additional funding for bike safety training (Carried)
- Agreed to proceed without a vice chair
- Adopted Agenda ATSC 4-2023 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from April 26, 2023 (Carried)
Runway of Recognition Subcommittee
The subcommittee agreed to open ticket sales to the public after 160 tickets were sold. Members provided updates on brochures, advertisements, and the status of plaques and trophies.
- Adopted Agenda ROR 7-2023
- Adopted Minutes ROR 5-2023 and ROR 6-2023
- Agreed to open ticket sales to the public