Welland public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The meeting includes a public hearing for tax write-off applications and discussions on subdivision plans. Councillors have also introduced motions regarding park parking, canal camping, and transit fares.
- Contract award to The Herrington Group Ltd. for AODA compliance assessment
- Extension request for the Dain West Subdivision plan of subdivision
- By-law to amend municipal fees and charges effective January 1, 2024
- Public hearing regarding tax write-off applications
- Motion to request the resignation of Councillor Tony DiMarco
Special Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several municipal items including zoning amendments for Thorold Road and potential service fee increases. Discussion also includes equipment purchases for trucks with plows and updates on water quality management.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 44 and Zoning By-law Amendment for lands on the south side of Thorold Road
- Purchase of two single axle trucks with plow
- Purchase of one tri-axle truck with plow
- Proposed building permits and inspections service fee increases
- Allocation of up to 60% of opening current years reserve fund balance
Special Council Meeting
The meeting focuses on reviewing amendments to the Mayor's proposed 2024 budgets. This includes changes to tax-supported operating and capital budgets, as well as rate-supported water and wastewater budgets. Council will also consider final approval for previously conditionally approved motions.
- 2024 Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budget Amendments (Appendix I)
- 2024 Rate Supported (Water/Wastewater) Operating and Capital Budget Amendments (Appendix II)
- Review of 2024 Budget Amendments (FIN-2023-34)
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting focuses on 2024 budget communications and the amendment resolution process. Councillors will consider individual amendments to tax-supported and water/wastewater operating and capital budgets. Any amendments conditionally approved during this session are subject to final approval at a meeting on December 5, 2023.
- 2024 Budget Communications (COMM-2023-01)
- 2024 Budget Amendment Resolution Form Process (FIN-2023-32)
- Amendments to 2024 tax-supported operating and capital budgets
- Amendments to 2024 water/wastewater operating and capital budgets
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding cash-in-lieu of parking. Other items include discussions on family physician incentives, land development amendments, and subdivision extensions.
- Cash-in-lieu of parking policy amendment (OPA No. 47 and File No. 2023-07)
- Family Physician Incentive Agreement for Dr. Sameh Zayed
- Official Plan Amendment No. 46 and Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-06 for Culture Developments Inc.
- Extension request for the Kingsway subdivision draft plan approval
- Speed hump on Quaker Road
Special Council Meeting
The City of Welland Council is reviewing several proposed budgets for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting includes a public session for residents to speak regarding the Mayor's proposed tax-supported budgets.
- Mayor’s Proposed 2024 Tax Supported Operating Budget
- Mayor’s Proposed 2024 Tax Supported Capital Budget and 9 Year Forecast
- Mayor’s Proposed 2024 Rate Supported Operating, Capital Budgets and Solution Based Options Budget
Special Council Meeting
The City of Welland Council is meeting to review an annual update of fees and charges for municipal services and facilities. The agenda also includes a status update on Community Improvement Plans and several oral reports from local organizations.
- Annual review of fees and charges for various services and use of municipal facilities
- Amendment to By-law 2006-193
- City of Welland Community Improvement Plans update
- Oral reports from Rose City Kids, Welland Rose Festival, Open Arms Mission, The Hope Centre, Pathstone Foundation, Faith Welland Outreach, Welland Heritage Council & Multicultural Centre, Welland Public Library, Welland Historical Museum, Youngs Sportsplex, and Welland FloatFest
Council Meeting
The meeting includes a public hearing on proposed increases to building permit fees. Council will also review a contract for sanitary sewer replacements on Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets. Several motions were introduced regarding parking at Chippawa Park and the Rice Road speed camera program.
- Tender award for Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets Sanitary Sewer Replacements
- Proposed increases to building permit fees
- Family Physician Incentive Agreement
- Motion requesting the resignation of Councillor Tony DiMarco
- Motion to review the Rice Road speed camera pilot program
Special Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several proposed budgets for the 2024 fiscal year. Discussions include tax-supported operating and capital budgets, rate-supported budgets, and an update to the budget process.
- Mayor's Proposed 2024 Tax Supported Operating Budget
- Mayor's Proposed 2024 Tax Supported Capital Budget and 9 Year Forecast
- Mayor's Proposed 2024 Rate Supported Operating, Capital Budgets and Solution Based Options Budget
- Annual review of fees and charges for various services and use of municipal facilities
- City of Welland Community Improvement Plans update
Special Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on homelessness updates and emergency repairs at the Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena. Council will also consider a new anti-nepotism policy and various community improvement plan applications.
- By-law to regulate printed media distribution
- New anti-nepotism policy
- Zoning amendment for 526 Ontario Road
- Jack Ballantyne Memorial Youth Arena repair update
- Community Improvement Plan incentive application summary
Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing for rezoning applications to permit townhouse development at 91, 103, and 109 Quaker Road. The agenda also includes a public meeting regarding building permit fee increases and several contract awards.
- Rezoning application for 91, 103, and 109 Quaker Road
- Public meeting to increase Building Code Act permit fees
- Contract award for Plymouth Park ball diamond lighting renewal
- Sale of city-owned property at 882 Schisler Road
- Purchase of a vacuum type street sweeper
Special Council Meeting
The City of Welland Council will discuss and vote on a by-law regarding road allowances. The primary item involves stopping up and closing road allowances located in the Northern Reach Area.
- By-law to authorize the stopping-up and closing of road allowances in the Northern Reach Area (Ref. No. 22-95)
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a zoning amendment for a stacked townhouse development at 526 Ontario Road. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on amending dog control bylaws regarding leash lengths and several land acquisition or sale matters.
- Rezoning application for stacked townhouses at 526 Ontario Road
- Amendment to Dog Control and Licensing By-law regarding leash length changes from 2.5m to 1.9m
- Land acquisition: Lots 18 and 19 on Plan NP964 (west side of Moyer Road)
- Land acquisition: Blocks 74 and 78, Plan 59M-440 (east of Viger Drive)
- Assumption of Clare Estates 3 Subdivision - Phases 3, 4, and 5
Special Council Meeting
The Welland Council will hear a presentation from lawyer John Mascarin regarding Strong Mayor Powers. Other agenda items are procedural or contain no scheduled reports, delegations, or committee discussions.
- Presentation regarding Strong Mayor Powers (Ref. No. 23-28)
- Confirmatory By-law (Ref. No. 23-1)
Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure projects, including sewer investigation plans and playground renewals. Council will also review policies regarding city-owned land and council seating. Additionally, several appointments for finance staff are scheduled for approval.
- Contract for sewer investigation at Fitch Street & Clare Avenue
- Contract for sewer investigation at Woodlawn Road Area
- Consultancy award for playground renewals and parkette design
- Purchase of one service body truck
- Appointment of Anka Vuksan-Scott as Acting Deputy Treasurer
Council Meeting
The Council will meet in-camera to discuss personnel matters and land acquisitions before an open session. The open meeting includes discussions on the 2023 capital close-out report, seasonal emergency homeless shelter reviews, and a draft plan of subdivision for 205 Lancaster Drive.
- CAO recruitment process
- Draft plan of subdivision for 205 Lancaster Drive
- Purchase of one 3-ton truck with dump body
- 2023 Seasonal Emergency Homeless Shelter Pilot Review
- Asset Management Plan Update professional services contract