Port Colborne meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Port Colborne meeting roundup: zoning, variances, and healthcare on recent agendas; no decisions recorded yet

Port Colborne's recent government meetings covered zoning changes, property variances, healthcare services, and seniors' initiatives — but with minutes not yet published for any of the past two weeks' sessions, no decisions are on the record. Here is what each agenda set out.

Public hearing on zoning change for 434 & 484 Barrick Road

On July 7, the City held a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a proposed site-specific zoning by-law amendment for properties at 434 and 484 Barrick Road. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and a confirming by-law. Minutes have not been published, so no outcome or vote is recorded.

Committee of Adjustment: two minor variances and one severance

The Committee of Adjustment met July 8 to hear three applications:

• A minor variance for Joe and Janine Bellonte at 3229 Firelane 10.
• A minor variance for David Fijavz at 1132 Chippawa Road.
• A consent to sever for Leola and Gilles Brochu at 62 Erie Street and a vacant lot on Minto Street.

The agenda also included adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of previous minutes. No minutes are available yet, so the disposition of each application is not recorded.

Healthcare Advisory Committee: Indigenous health and virtual triage

On July 13, the Healthcare Advisory Committee reviewed presentations on Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation at Niagara Health and the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC). Staff updates included a provincial funding announcement and a review of final action plan survey results. Minutes are not yet published.

Council meeting: no substantive items

The July 14 Council meeting agenda contained only procedural and formatting elements, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee:** The committee will receive staff updates and discuss the 2026-2027 Seniors Community Grant and Seniors Month.
• **July 27 — Port Colborne Public Library Board:** No agenda items are documented for this meeting; the agenda appears to contain only placeholders.

Residents seeking the authoritative record should consult the official agendas and minutes posted by the City of Port Colborne, as this summary reflects only what the available agendas set out.

Port Colborne Council Eyes Planning Changes, Public Hearing Set for Barrick Road

Port Colborne council last week reviewed several planning matters including an expanded community improvement plan and a new childcare agreement, though no formal decisions were recorded because the meeting's minutes have not yet been published.

Discussions from June 23 Council Meeting

The council’s June 23 agenda included proposed amendments to the Main Street Community Improvement Plan, extending its reach to Neff Street. Also on the table were Official Plan and zoning amendments for Westwood Estates Phase III, a confidential land acquisition proposal, and a Licensed Childcare Operational Agreement with the YMCA for the property at 76 Main Street. Updates on Niagara Transit expansion and service changes were also discussed. Because the minutes are not yet available, no votes or dollar figures can be reported at this time.

Upcoming Public Hearing on Barrick Road Zoning Change

The city will hold a statutory public meeting on July 7 at [location/time not specified] to consider a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for two properties at 434 and 484 Barrick Road. The hearing, required under the Planning Act, will allow residents to provide input on the proposed zoning change. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, and a confirming by-law.

Committee of Adjustment to Hear Variance and Severance Applications

On July 8, the Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications. Two minor variances are proposed: one by Joe and Janine Bellonte at 3229 Firelane 10, and another by David Fijavz at 1132 Chippawa Road. In addition, a consent to sever is sought by Leola and Gilles Brochu for 62 Erie Street and a vacant lot on Minto Street. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and handle disclosures of interest.

Coming Up

• **July 7 — Public Meeting** (Barrick Road zoning change). Statutory hearing; public input welcome.
• **July 8 — Committee of Adjustment** (variances at 3229 Firelane 10 and 1132 Chippawa Road; severance at 62 Erie Street and Minto Street).
• **July 14 — Council Meeting**. The published agenda contains only procedural elements; no substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.