Port Colborne public meetings in 2023

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to review historical research reports for 83 Tennessee Avenue and 115 Kent Street to determine if either property is eligible for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive the Ontario Heritage Act designation criteria, a 2024 meeting schedule, and approve minutes from the November 20 meeting.

• 83 Tennessee Ave historical research report for potential Ontario Heritage Act designation
• 115 Kent Street historical research report for potential Ontario Heritage Act designation
• Ontario Heritage Act designation criteria provided to committee
• 2024 Heritage Subcommittee meeting schedule
• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on several minor variance and consent applications. Items include a vacant lot on Catharine Street, a property at 11 Church Street, and consents for 1189 Sherk Road and 599 Main Street West. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and handle any deferrals or adjournments.

• Minor variance application A22-23-PC for a vacant lot on Catharine Street
• Minor variance application A25-23-PC for 11 Church Street
• Consent application B14-23-PC for 1189 Sherk Road
• Consent application B16-23-PC for 599 Main Street West

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure and development items, including a hydro lines project on West Street, an extension of the West Street road closure, and the expropriation or acquisition of streets in the Central Park Subdivision. The agenda also includes a shared services update with Wainfleet, a Niagara Gateway CIP application for 1555 Elm Street, and a tax increment grant application for the Olde Humberstone CIP. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including one for a property tax increment grant agreement and another to levy costs for the Skelton Municipal Drain.

• West Street Hydro Lines Project (2023-214)
• West Street Road Closure Extension (2023-249)
• Expropriation/Acquisition of Bridge Street, Lock Street and Park Avenue in Central Park Subdivision (2023-244)
• Niagara Gateway CIP Application for 1555 Elm Street (Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc.) (2023-220)
• By-law to authorize agreement with 2635450 Inc. for Olde Humberstone CIP Property Tax Increment Grant

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will discuss year-end reports, the board evaluation process, and committee updates including the CEO hiring and transition committee. Consent items include routine financial, circulation, and public relations reports. The meeting also includes confidential items related to closed session minutes and a human resources matter.

• CEO verbal report on accreditation
• Year-to-date financial report as of November 30, 2023
• Circulation report for October 2023
• Public relations and programming report for December 2023
• Confidential human resources matter under the Public Libraries Act

Council In Closed Session

This is the agenda for a closed session of Port Colborne City Council. The only substantive item is a confidential corporate services report concerning personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and a confirming by-law.

• Confidential Corporate Services Report 2023-253 - personal matters about an identifiable individual
• By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of Council

Public Meeting

This agenda for the Port Colborne public meeting on November 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content for residents to review.

Council In Closed Session

This is the agenda for a Port Colborne Council meeting held in closed session on November 28, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. No public business is detailed in the provided text.

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider the 2024 rates budget and rate-setting by-law, which will determine water, sewage, and sewer rates for the coming year. Council will also vote on adopting a new Comprehensive Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and expanding the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP, which could offer incentives for development. Other items include the sale of surplus city property at Elm and Barrick, a zoning amendment for 395 Elm Street, and a request to regulate unsolicited graphic anti-abortion flyers.

• 2024 Rates Budget and Rates Setting (2023-164, 2023-165) with by-law to set water, sewage, and sewer rates
• Adoption of Comprehensive Community Improvement Plan (2023-239) and related designation by-law
• Expansion of Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP (2023-219)
• Sale of surplus city property at Elm Street and Barrick Road to 1000427593 Ontario Inc. (2023-133)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 395 Elm Street and vacant hydro corridor (2023-133)

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed-session agenda with only procedural items and two confidential matters. The council will discuss a human-resources issue involving personal information about an identifiable individual, and a corporate-services report on labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Confidential human-resources memorandum on personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Corporate Services Department Report 2032-242 on labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the 2024 rates budget and rate setting. Two staff reports are on the agenda: one on the 2024 rates budget and another on rate setting, with supporting appendices. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for delegations.

• 2024 Rates Budget report (2023-164) with appendices on rate budget presentation, divisional summary, multi-year budgets, and usage/billing metrics
• 2024 Rates Setting report (2023-165) with appendix
• Public delegations accepted until noon on meeting day

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

This agenda for the Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting on November 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Library Board in Closed Session

This meeting is largely procedural and confidential. The board will hold a closed session for member training under the Municipal Act and to discuss a confidential human resources matter under the Public Libraries Act. No substantive public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session for Library Board training under Municipal Act 239(3.1)
• Confidential human resources matter under Public Libraries Act 16.1(4)(b)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes, and nominate a vice chair. Members will review the current terms of reference and receive staff updates, including introduction of a new liaison. The committee will also discuss a Facebook page logo and administrators, location of promotional materials, and the budget.

• Nomination for Vice Chair position
• Review of current Terms of Reference (SCAC Terms of Reference.pdf)
• Introduction of new staff liaison Sloane McDowell
• Discussion of Facebook page logo and administrators
• Discussion of budget

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, a bylaw review, and reports from the curator, council, and various committees. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of By Law Museum Heritage and Culture Board
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reports from Finance, Membership, Building, Programme, Fundraising, Policy, Accession, and Heritage committees

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to discuss research reports on the potential heritage designation of two properties: 172 King Street and 143 King Street. They will also review a report to council on the Heritage Designation Project and an update on heritage districts. The meeting includes adoption of agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

• Research report for potential designation of 172 King Street
• Research report for potential designation of 143 King Street
• Report to Council on Heritage Designation Project Update and motion from September 18th to research properties ranked as 10's
• Update on Heritage Districts

Property Standards and Notice of Muzzle Appeal Committee

This agenda for the Port Colborne Property Standards and Notice of Muzzle Appeal Committee meeting on 2023-11-16 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Council Meeting

Council will vote on an Official Plan and zoning amendment for the Port Colborne Quarries Pit 3 expansion, a fence variance at 57 Renfield Street, and a request to reduce parkland dedication fees. They will also consider closing a laneway between Jefferson and Homewood avenues and approving the annual Lighted Santa Claus Parade route. A presentation on the Chestnut Street affordable housing project by Port Cares is scheduled.

• Official Plan and zoning amendment for Port Colborne Quarries Pit 3 expansion
• Fence variance request at 57 Renfield Street
• Request for parkland dedication reduction
• Stop and close by-law for laneway between Jefferson Avenue and Homewood Avenue
• Annual Lighted Santa Claus Parade route approval

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

This agenda for the Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting on November 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, discuss a committee workplan, and set meeting dates for 2024. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of committee workplan
• Setting 2024 meeting dates

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on four applications: three minor variances and one consent (land severance) for properties on Oakwood Street, Louis Street, Catharine Street, and Northland Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of the 2024 meeting schedule and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor variance for vacant lot on Oakwood Street (A24-23-PC)
• Consent and minor variance for 30 Louis Street (B17-23-PC, A20-23-PC, A21-23-PC)
• Minor variance for vacant lot on Catharine Street (A22-23-PC)
• Consent for 480 Northland Avenue (B05-16-PC, B06-16-PC, B07-16-PC, B08-16-PC)
• Approval of 2024 Committee of Adjustment schedule

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Port Colborne Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee meeting on November 2, 2023, contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document consists entirely of technical interface elements and placeholder text from the eSCRIBE software platform.

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will meet to approve routine consent items including a year-to-date financial report, September circulation statistics, and the November newsletter. The board will also receive a verbal CEO report and hear from committees on hiring, policy review, and advocacy. A closed session is planned for confidential staffing and labour relations matters.

• Year-to-date financial report on revenue and expenditures
• September 2023 circulation report
• CEO Hiring and Transition Committee report
• Closed session for staffing update and labour negotiations
• Policy Review and Development Committee report on foundation policies

Library Board in Closed Session

This is the agenda for a Port Colborne Library Board meeting held in closed session on November 1, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no public agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be entirely closed to the public.

Main Street Business Improvement Area

This agenda for the November 1, 2023 meeting of the Port Colborne Main Street Business Improvement Area contains no substantive items. The document consists solely of embedded content placeholders and software interface elements.

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the 2024 operating levy budget and proposed user fees for various city services. Additional items include a 2024 borrowing by-law, interim tax billing, and updates on the Pleasant Beach Road retaining wall.

• 2024 Operating (Levy) Budget
• 2024 Proposed User Fees and Charges
• Pleasant Beach Road Retaining Wall Restoration Update
• 2024 Borrowing By-law
• 2024 Interim Tax Billing

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with no public decisions. Council will consider a confirming by-law and five confidential items, including solicitor-client privileged advice, personal matters about identifiable individuals, and trade secret information.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of Council
• Minutes of closed session from August 15, 2023 Council meeting
• Public Works Department Report 2023-216 (solicitor-client privilege)
• Community Safety & Enforcement Department Report 2023-218 (personal matters/employee negotiations)
• Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report 2023-209 (trade secret/confidential financial information)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget meeting to discuss the 2024 operating (levy) budget and proposed user fees and charges. Staff reports include detailed schedules for various city services and a draft by-law to establish fees. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• 2024 Operating (Levy) Budget report (2023-161) with divisional summaries and tax allocation
• 2024 Proposed User Fees and Charges report (2023-162) covering 19 fee schedules
• Draft by-law to establish user fees and charges for 2024
• Fee schedules include Vale Health and Wellness Centre, Sugarloaf Marina, and Roselawn Centre

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and nominate a vice chair. They will review the current terms of reference and receive staff updates, including welcoming new members. The committee will also discuss a Facebook page logo and administrators, location of event materials, and the budget.

• Nomination and election of Vice Chair
• Review of current Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Facebook page logo and administrators
• Discussion of location of tent, tablecloth, and banners
• Budget discussion

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive reports from the curator, committees, and council, and discuss any new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting
• Reports from Finance, Building, Programme, and other committees
• Curator's report and correspondence review

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on Friendship Trail signage from staff and a consultant. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Presentation on Friendship Trail signage by Eliza Durant (staff) and Ryan Trinder (Symetric Productions)

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a report on West Street and an update on the heritage designation project. They will also approve the minutes from the September 18, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine procedural items.

• Report on West Street
• Heritage Designation Project Update
• Approval of September 18, 2023 minutes

Special Joint Council Meeting

This is a special joint council meeting of Port Colborne, ON, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications for properties at 3921 Second Concession Road and 3638 Firelane 12. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor variance application A17-23-PC for 3921 Second Concession Road, applicant Doug Reid
• Minor variance application A18-23-PC for 3638 Firelane 12, applicants James Stirling and Margaret Penny-Stirling
• Approval of the August 9th, 2023 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several by-laws, including one to exempt 39-46 Saturn Road from part lot control provisions, and another to adopt a filming policy. Staff reports cover fleet services funding, a retaining wall repair on Pleasant Beach Road, and the lifting of part lot control. Correspondence items include resolutions from other municipalities on various topics.

• Staff report on additional funding request for fleet services (2023-185)
• Staff report on Pleasant Beach Road retaining wall remediation (2023-197)
• Lifting of part lot control on 39-46 Saturn Road (File D25-02-23)
• By-law to adopt a filming policy
• By-law to establish a Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review the 2024 capital budget and a reserves policy, and receive a verbal report on the 2024 operating budget. The board will also consider confidential staffing matters and routine consent items including financial and programming reports.

• Discussion of 2024 Capital Budget and Library Reserves and Reserves Fund Policy
• Verbal report on 2024 Operating Budget from the CEO
• Confidential item on staffing update, labour relations or employee negotiations
• Approval of minutes from September 2023 board and CEO hiring committee meetings
• Consent items: financial report, librarian's report, and October newsletter

Public Meeting

The Port Colborne Public Meeting will hold statutory public hearings on three planning applications: a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for properties at VL and 563 Killaly Street East, a zoning by-law and official plan amendment for 650 Main Street West, and a proposal to stop up and close a laneway between Jefferson Avenue and Homewood Avenue. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a public forum for input as required by the Planning Act.

• Public hearing on draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for VL and 563 Killaly Street East (File Nos. D12-02-23 & D14-06-23)
• Public hearing on zoning by-law amendment (D14-07-23) and official plan amendment (D09-04-23) for 650 Main Street West
• Public hearing on stopping up and closing a laneway between Jefferson Avenue and Homewood Avenue (2023-199)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Port Colborne Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-09-28 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to report.

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a statutory public meeting to present and receive input on a draft Comprehensive Community Improvement Plan (2023-191). The meeting is required under the Planning Act and includes a public delegation process.

• Draft Comprehensive Community Improvement Plan (2023-191) presented for public input
• Appendix A: Port Colborne Comprehensive CIP attached

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2024 capital and related project budget, proposed official plan and zoning amendments for 135 Coronation Drive and Northland Estates, and amendments to the Discharge of Firearms bylaw. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including those related to zoning, official plan amendment, and municipal drain maintenance billing.

• 2024 Capital and Related Project Budget
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 135 Coronation Drive
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for Northland Estates
• Amendments to the Discharge of Firearms By-law
• Condominium Exemption Request at 118 West Street – SouthPort Condo

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

This is the first meeting of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. Members will elect a chair and vice-chair and set meeting dates for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024. The agenda is largely organizational with no substantive policy items.

• Elect a chair and vice-chair
• Set meeting dates for 2023 and 2024

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area board is meeting to consider a new terms of reference, procedural and financial guidelines, and a by-law to appoint members. An election is also on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• New Terms of Reference for the Downtown BIA
• Proposed Procedural, Financial, Governance and Operating Guidelines
• By-Law to appoint members to the Downtown BIA
• Election of board members

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2024 Capital and Related Project Budget. The main agenda item is a staff report on the proposed capital budget for the upcoming year. No other substantive items are listed.

• Staff report on 2024 Capital and Related Project Budget (report 2023-160) with attachments including a capital budget presentation and project detail list

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review its current Terms of Reference, nominate a Vice Chair, and discuss administrative items including a Facebook page logo and administrators. The agenda also includes an update on an Alzheimer's coffee break and the location of committee materials. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of current Terms of Reference (SCAC Terms of Reference.pdf)
• Nomination for Vice Chair
• Facebook page logo and administrators discussion
• Alzheimer's coffee break update
• Location of tent, tablecloth and banners

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes, reports from the curator, council, and committees, and a review of the 2024 capital budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with the capital budget and terms of reference review being the only substantive items.

• 2024 Capital Budget review with attachments: Capital Budget- Department of Museum and Culture, Project Summary Capital Budget 2024, Reserve Funds Slide
• Terms of Reference Review
• Approval of July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reports from Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, Fundraising, Policy, Heritage, and Accession committees

Heritage Advisory Subcommittee

The Port Colborne Heritage Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a heritage designation flyer update and to approve minutes from the July 24 meeting. The agenda consists of routine procedural items with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Heritage Designation Flyer Update (staff update item 5.1)
• Approval of July 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, and receive staff updates on the Urban Forest Management Plan and Electric Vehicle Charging Station. The committee will also discuss its 2023-2026 strategic plan and a committee workplan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
• Urban Forest Management Plan Update
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update
• Strategic Plan 2023-2026 discussion
• Committee Workplan discussion

Council Meeting

Council will hear staff reports on traffic calming initiatives, museum and culture progress, and a sign variance request for 690-700 Elm Street. They will also consider a by-law to amend stop sign locations and an amending agreement for the Rural Economic Development program. The agenda includes proclamations for Rail Safety Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

• Traffic Calming Initiatives and Update (2023-55) with proposed by-law amendment to add Schedule P
• Sign Variance Request for 690-700 Elm Street (2023-153)
• Rural Economic Development Program Amending Agreement (2023-181) with authorizing by-law
• Chestnut Park Property – Right to Reconveyance Agreement (2023-179)
• Downtown BIA 2023 Harvest Festival road closure (2023-186)

Council approved the implementation of traffic calming measures and new stop signs at three intersections. The city also authorized road and parking lot closures for the 2023 Harvest Festival and approved a funding agreement for the Rural Economic Development program.

• Approved implementation of traffic calming measures and new stop signs at Knoll St/Highland Ave, Omer Ave/Queen St, and Wellington St/John St
• Directed further study of the intersection at Delhi Street and Catharine Street
• Approved road closures for Market Square parking lot and Charlotte Street for the 2023 Harvest Festival
• Approved a Noise By-law Variance and fee waivers for the Harvest Festival
• Approved Amending Agreement with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for Rural Economic Development program funding
• Authorized deletion of the Right to Reconveyance Agreement for the Chestnut Park property
• Appointed Deanna Rudyk to the Port Colborne Seniors Advisory Committee through December 31, 2027
• Granted a sign variance for 690-700 Elm Street

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed session under the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training council members. No decisions or business will be discussed or advanced. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, adoption of agenda, the training session, and adjournment.

• Closed session under section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Orientation, education and training session on role of elected officials, relationship with staff, and organizational overview

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The City of Port Colborne's Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will hold its third quarterly meeting. Agenda items include a status update on a proposed Lodging House Licensing By-law, electing a vice chair, and setting goals for 2024-25.

• Status update of Draft Lodging By-Law
• Elect committee vice chair
• Review of Terms of Reference: voting and non-voting members
• Set goals/priorities for 2024-25

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 1, 2023. Members discussed the draft lodging by-law, hospital services, and transportation access. The chair and vice chair will develop starting points for 2024-25 goals.

• Approved Sept. 7, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected K. Kerridge as vice chair (unanimous)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will discuss the draft 2024 budget, consider terms of reference for three new committees, and review a CEO succession planning policy. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as financial and public relations reports.

• Draft 2024 Library Board Budget presentation
• Terms of reference for Policy Review and Development Committee
• Terms of reference for Advocacy and Fundraising Committee
• Terms of reference for CEO Hiring and Transition Committee
• GOV-13: CEO Succession Planning policy

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with only procedural items. The council will consider a confirming by-law and a confidential report (CAO Report 2023-171) related to negotiations, which is permitted to be discussed in closed session under the Municipal Act.

• Confidential Chief Administrative Officer Report 2023-171 regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations

Council adopted the agenda and passed a by-law to ratify previous proceedings. The body then entered a closed session to discuss a Chief Administrative Officer report regarding negotiations.

• Confirmed the September 5, 2023, Closed Session agenda
• Passed by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings
• Approved motion to enter closed session to address CAO Report 2023-171

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a statutory public meeting to present a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 395 Elm Street. The meeting includes a public hearing where residents can delegate in person or virtually. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment at 395 Elm Street (File No. D14-05-23, 2023-172)

Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for an 82-unit apartment building at 395 Elm Street. The meeting consisted of a report receipt and discussions regarding parking, traffic, and affordable housing; no final decision on the amendment was made.

• Received Planning Division Report 2023-172 for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

The council is meeting to consider adopting procedural, financial, governance, and operating guidelines for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management, and to appoint a member to the board. A follow-up report on amendments to the Discharge of Firearms By-Law has been deferred to the September 12 meeting.

• Follow-up report on amendments to the Discharge of Firearms By-Law deferred to September 12, 2023
• By-law to provide procedural, financial, governance, and operating guidelines to the Downtown BIA Board of Management
• By-law to appoint a member to the Downtown Port Colborne BIA Board of Management
• By-law to adopt, ratify, and confirm the proceedings of the council

Council approved the operating guidelines and the appointment of members for the Downtown Port Colborne Business Improvement Area Board of Management. Previous appointments made on February 28, 2023, were rescinded. A report on firearms by-law amendments was deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved Downtown Port Colborne Business Improvement Area Board of Management operating guidelines (Carried)
• Approved By-Law to appoint members to the Downtown Port Colborne Business Improvement Area Board of Management (Carried)
• Rescinded BIA Board of Management appointments made on February 28, 2023 (Carried)
• Deferred amendments to the Discharge of Firearms By-Law to September 12, 2023
• Passed By-Law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings (Carried)

Property Standards and Notice of Muzzle Appeal Committee

The Property Standards and Notice of Muzzle Appeal Committee of Port Colborne, ON, is holding a meeting on August 28, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with mostly procedural items. The only substantive item is a verbal update from the Mayor on health care services, which may involve negotiations under the Municipal Act.

• Mayor's verbal update on health care services (closed session, negotiations-related)

Council confirmed the agenda and passed a by-law to ratify previous proceedings. The meeting primarily consisted of a closed session to address a verbal update from the Mayor regarding health care services.

• Confirmed Closed Session Agenda (Carried)
• Passed By-Law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings (Carried)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for item 5.1 regarding health care services (Carried)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The agenda includes the election of a chair and vice-chair, a review of the current terms of reference, and welcoming a new staff liaison and committee members. No substantive business or decisions are listed.

• Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of current Terms of Reference
• Welcome new Staff Liaison and Committee Members

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to discuss new business including a presentation on PoCo Beautiful Doors, receive a preliminary report on West Street, and review an update on the Heritage Designation Flyer. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of minutes.

• PoCo Beautiful Doors Presentation
• Preliminary Report on West Street
• Heritage Designation Flyer Update

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports, including a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 135 Coronation Drive, a lease agreement with Scouts Canada, and the sale of city properties. The meeting also includes delegations from residents requesting fee relief and a report on the discharge of firearms by-law.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 135 Coronation Drive
• Lease agreement with Scouts Canada and repeal of By-law 6445/12/17
• Sale of city property adjacent to 157 Sugarloaf Street, 216 Linwood Avenue, and 52 Elm Street
• Grant allocation for non-profit organizations (2nd allocation, 2023-163)
• Delegation from Giacomo Parisi requesting relief for property clean-up fees

Council approved grant allocations for seven non-profit organizations and authorized the sale of three city-owned properties. The body also approved a road closure and noise variance for the Port Colborne High School 100 Year Anniversary.

• Approved $17,500 in grants for seven non-profits (Carried)
• Authorized sale of city property adjacent to 157 Sugarloaf Street (Carried)
• Authorized sale of city property adjacent to 216 Linwood Avenue (Carried)
• Authorized sale of city property adjacent to 52 Elm Street (Carried)
• Approved road closure and noise variance for Port Colborne High School anniversary (Carried)
• Approved 50% reimbursement of Committee of Adjustment fee for 480 Northland Avenue (6-2)
• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 135 Coronation Drive to Oct 10, 2023 (Carried)
• Referred firearms by-law amendments to Sept 5, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with no public decisions. The council will consider a confirming by-law and several confidential reports involving litigation, solicitor-client privilege, personal matters, and land acquisitions or dispositions.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of council
• Confidential appendix to Community Safety and Enforcement Department Report 2023-143 (litigation/privilege)
• Public Works Department Report 2023-169 (litigation/privilege)
• Corporate Services Department Report 2023-159 (personal matters/litigation/privilege)
• Two Chief Administrative Officer reports (2023-150 and 2023-147) on proposed land acquisitions or dispositions

Council approved a by-law to ratify and confirm the proceedings of the City of Port Colborne. The remainder of the meeting was conducted in closed session to discuss confidential reports regarding litigation, personal matters, and land acquisition.

• Approved by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Council (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a re-hearing on application B12-23-PC for 194 Chippawa Road. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from July 19, 2023, and standard procedural items. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Re-hearing of application B12-23-PC for 194 Chippawa Road
• Applicant: Jason Evangelista; Agent: Barbara Evangelista
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting

The Committee denied consent application B12-23-PC because the site lacks adequate access to sewage, water, and waste management systems. The property will remain in its original condition. The minutes from the July 19, 2023, meeting were also approved.

• Denied consent application B12-23-PC (Carried)
• Approved July 19, 2023, Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes (Carried)

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the public group PoCo Beautiful about Doors Open Ontario, review a finalized heritage registry flyer, and approve the minutes from the June 19th meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by PoCo Beautiful on Doors Open Port Colborne
• Review of finalized Heritage Registry flyer
• Approval of June 19, 2023 minutes

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Port Colborne Heritage Sub Committee meeting on 2023-07-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no concrete topics for the meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three applications (B13-23-PC, A14-23-PC, A15-23-PC) submitted by Tuk Developments Inc for 181/185 Welland Street. The applications involve one consent and two minor variances. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its June 14, 2023 meeting.

• Applications B13-23-PC, A14-23-PC, A15-23-PC for 181/185 Welland Street by Tuk Developments Inc
• One consent and two minor variance requests
• Public hearing scheduled for July 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent application B13-23-PC and minor variance applications A14-23-PC and A15-23-PC. Approval is subject to several conditions, including the submission of a topographic survey and a revised site plan for parking.

• Approved consent application B13-23-PC subject to 9 conditions
• Approved minor variance applications A14-23-PC and A15-23-PC
• Required applicant to submit a topographic survey to demonstrate drainage patterns
• Required a revised site plan showing two parking spaces on Part 3
• Required a closed construction fence on northerly, southerly, and easterly boundary lines of Part 1 and Part 3
• Required a private utility locate to identify if servicing crosses proposed boundary lines
• Required the relocation of any services crossing boundary lines to ensure each dwelling is on its own parcel
• Required a final certification fee of $231

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda of reports and committee updates. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is procedural and contains only routine items.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Curator's report
• Reports from finance, membership, building, programme, fundraising, policy, accession, and heritage committees
• Council report and director's report
• Confidential items (closed session)

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws on a range of items, including a Housing Accelerator Fund application, a property purchase, a zoning amendment, and several agreements. The agenda includes many routine approvals and several confidential items.

• Application to Housing Accelerator Fund (2023-139)
• Property acquisition at 316 2nd Concession / Highway 140 (2023-133)
• Zoning by-law amendment for vacant lot on Knoll Street (D14-03-23)
• Fire dispatch services agreement with City of St. Catharines (2023-135)
• Lease agreement with Kennedy Club for Vale Health & Wellness Centre food operations (2023-140)

Council approved the purchase of land at 316 2nd Concession for $840,000 and a long-term fire and emergency dispatch agreement with the City of St. Catharines. Other key actions included approving a zoning amendment for VL Knoll Street and appointing members to several advisory committees.

• Approved $840,000 purchase of 316 2nd Concession (Carried)
• Approved 15-year Fire & Emergency Dispatch agreement with City of St. Catharines (Carried)
• Approved zoning change from R1 to R2 for VL Knoll Street (Carried)
• Approved 5-year lease with The Kennedy Club for food operations at Vale Health & Wellness Centre (Carried)
• Approved Downtown CBD CIP Grant agreement with Hometown Properties Inc. (Carried)
• Approved 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and reserve transfers (Carried)
• Directed staff to apply for federal Housing Accelerator Fund (Carried)
• Waived Planning Act application fee for Royal Canadian Legion at 67 Clarence Street (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on July 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to present a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 135 Coronation Drive. The meeting includes a report, site plan, planning justification report, noise study, and renderings. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Public meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 135 Coronation Drive
• Attachments include site plan, planning justification report, noise study, and renderings

Council held a public meeting to consider an application for a stacked townhouse development at 135 Coronation Drive. The meeting involved discussions on parking, drainage, and traffic impacts, but no final decision was made on the amendments.

• Received Planning Division Report 2023-124 for information (Carried)

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed-session agenda with no public decisions. The council will consider adopting a confirming by-law, review closed minutes from prior meetings, and discuss three confidential reports: one on community safety under solicitor-client privilege, one on public works litigation, and one on a personal matter involving a municipal employee.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of Council
• Minutes of closed session portions of May 23 and June 27, 2023 Council meetings
• Community Safety and Enforcement Department Report 2023-138 (solicitor-client privilege)
• Public Works Department Report 2023-127 (litigation or potential litigation)
• Chief Administrative Office Report 2023-126 (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

Council met in a closed session to address four confidential items, including reports on community safety, public works litigation, and personnel matters. The meeting was primarily procedural, with the only open action being the adoption of the agenda and a by-law to confirm previous proceedings.

• Confirmed closed session agenda (Carried)
• Passed by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of Council (Carried)
• Approved motion to proceed into closed session for items 5.1 to 5.4 (Carried)

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with only procedural items and one confidential report. The council will consider a by-law to confirm proceedings and discuss Chief Administrative Office Report 2023-110, which involves trade secret or confidential labour relations information under the Municipal Act.

• Chief Administrative Office Report 2023-110 (confidential, trade secret or labour relations information)
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of council

Council met in a closed session to address a confidential report from the Chief Administrative Office. The meeting primarily consisted of procedural actions and the review of a confidential item.

• Approved the agenda dated June 27, 2023
• Enacted and passed the by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings
• Approved moving into closed session to address Chief Administrative Office Report 2023-110

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including updates to water and wastewater rates, a financial report for the first trimester of 2023, and the final 2023-2026 strategic plan. Council will also vote on by-laws to stop up and close part of Catharine Street and to levy costs for the Young and Hopf-Wagner Municipal Drain. Four confidential items are listed, covering land acquisitions and personnel matters, which may require closed sessions.

• Water and Wastewater Rates By-law update (2023-119) with proposed rate changes
• Stop-up and close part of Catharine Street (2023-81) and surplus declaration
• Billing of Young and Hopf-Wagner Municipal Drain (2023-102) with assessment schedule
• 2023 Trimester 1 Financial Reporting (2023-114) including capital projects and debt management
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan final adoption (2023-122)

Council approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and updated rates for storm sewer, water, and wastewater services. The board also authorized road closures for the 45th Annual Canal Days Festival and approved the closure of a portion of Catharine Street.

• Approved 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Approved revised 2023 Storm Sewer Rates
• Approved Water and Wastewater Rates By-law updates
• Approved road closures and noise by-law exemption for 45th Annual Canal Days Festival
• Approved Stop-Up and Close By-law for part of Catharine Street (PIN 64457-0087)
• Approved Young and Hopf-Wagner Drain Levy By-law
• Approved sending a letter to the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario regarding shooting range approval for Port Colborne and District Conservation Club
• Supported the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding the right-to-repair movement

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, disclosures of interest, and reports from the curator, auxiliary, and several committees (finance, building, programming, fundraising, policy, accession, heritage). No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Curator's Report
• Auxiliary Report
• Friends of Roselawn Centre Liaison Report
• Committee Reports (Finance, Building and Property, Programme, Fundraising, Policy, Accession, Heritage)
• Confidential Items

The Board approved contracts and potential budget overages for re-siding the William's House and replacing the Heritage Resource Centre porch. Members also discussed rebranding the Board of Management and formed an ad-hoc committee to explore the change.

• Approved contracts and overages for William's House re-siding and Heritage Resource Centre porch replacement (Carried)
• Adopted June 20, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes with amendments (Carried)
• Created ad-hoc committee to discuss rebranding the Board of Management

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on eight applications for minor variances and consents at properties including 38 Church Street, 242/244 Humboldt Parkway, 36/38 Page Street, 194 Chippawa Road, 336 Sugarloaf Street, 316 Second Concession Road, VL Omer Avenue, and 510 Main Street West. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Minor variance application A11-23-PC for 38 Church Street (Victor Denobriga)
• Consent application B05-23-PC for 242/244 Humboldt Parkway (Grant Anger)
• Consent application B11-23-PC for 36/38 Page Street (Andre Gagnon)
• Consent application B12-23-PC for 194 Chippawa Road (Jason Evangelista)
• Consent and minor variance applications B10-23-PC, A12-23-PC, A13-23-PC for 510 Main Street West (Susan Nenadovich)

The Committee granted one minor variance for an accessory structure and two consent applications for land parcels. A third consent application was adjourned to allow staff to gather more information regarding property access and servicing.

• Approved minor variance A11-23-PC for a garage height variance (Carried)
• Approved consent application B05-23-PC subject to four conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent application B11-23-PC subject to four conditions (Carried)
• Adjourned consent application B12-23-PC to gather further information on access and servicing

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including public beach access under an easement at Sherkston Shores, a draft 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, a resolution about the Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre, and the East Side Employment Lands Phase 1 servicing project. The agenda also includes multiple by-laws to establish or amend advisory committees, parking regulations for Canal Days, and cat control penalties. Several items are for information or correspondence only.

• Access to Sherkston Shores under easement (2023-99)
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan draft (2023-89)
• Resolution on Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre (2023-115)
• East Side Employment Lands Phase 1 servicing project (2023-109)
• Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival paid parking model (2023-77)

Council passed a resolution urging Niagara Health and government officials to maintain full-service hours at the Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre. The body also approved new terms of reference for several advisory committees and waived marina fees for a local volunteer group.

• Passed resolution calling on Niagara Health to reverse planned hour reductions at Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre
• Approved Terms of Reference for nine advisory committees, including Economic Development and Environmental
• Appointed Angie Desmarais to the Property Standards/Notice to Muzzle Appeal Committee
• Repealed By-law Nos. 6422/102/16, 6299/125/15, 6069/35/14, 6471/38/17, 6317/143/15, 5328/83/09, 6530/97/17 and 6642/06/19
• Waived 2023 Sugarloaf Harbour Marina dock/storage fees for Friends of the Port Colborne Lighthouses
• Denied motion to pursue a court challenge against Sun Retreats regarding easement interpretation
• Proclaimed June 1–30, 2023, as Seniors’ Month

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a vacant lot on Knoll Street and a proposed closure of a portion of Catharine Street. Both items are statutory public meetings required under the Planning Act. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, and disclosures of interest.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment for a vacant lot on Knoll Street, File D14-03-23
• Public meeting for proposed stop up and close of a portion of Catharine Street, 2023-104

Council received a planning report regarding a zoning amendment for a vacant lot on Knoll Street. Council also directed the Economic Development Officer to bring forward a by-law to stop up and close a portion of Catharine Street at a future meeting.

• Received Planning and Development Report 2023-108 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for vacant lot on Knoll Street (Carried)
• Received Chief Administrative Office Report 2023-104 (Carried)
• Directed Economic Development Officer to bring forward a Stop Up and Close By-law for a portion of Catharine Street to a future meeting (Carried)

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will discuss a memo and proposed Terms of Reference from the City Clerk's office, and receive a presentation on the Zero Suicide Toolkit by Stephanie Hicks. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, and new business.

• Review of memo and proposed Terms of Reference from City Clerk - Planning and Legislative Services Department
• Presentation on Zero Suicide Toolkit by Stephanie Hicks

The committee approved the agenda and the April 6 meeting minutes. Members discussed a draft bylaw for supportive living businesses and reviewed updated Terms of Reference regarding voting membership. The Mayor reported the creation of a working group to address reduced Urgent Care Centre hours.

• Approved June 1 meeting agenda
• Approved April 6 meeting minutes

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council Meeting

Council will vote on a by-law to exempt 263-273 Lancaster Drive from part lot control provisions, allowing individual lots to be sold or transferred. A delegation requests repeal of the open-air burning by-law. Council will also consider a funding agreement with Vale Canada for fire services and a condition assessment for the Lock 8 Pavilion.

• Lifting of part lot control on 263-273 Lancaster Drive (File D25-01-23)
• Agreement for funding from Vale Canada for fire emergency services (2023-79)
• Lock 8 Pavilion condition assessment report (2023-96)
• Canada Day celebrations report including road closures (2023-101)
• Delegation request to repeal by-law 6788/38/20 regulating open-air burning and recreational fires

Council approved sponsorship and road closures for Canada Day celebrations and authorized a gift agreement with Vale Canada Limited. A proposal to demolish the Lock 8 Pavilion was rejected in favor of securing the structure until a Master Plan is finalized.

• Approved sponsorship and fee waivers for Optimist Club Canada Day Celebrations
• Approved road closures for Canada Day on July 1, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Approved exempting 263-273 Lancaster Drive from Part Lot Control provisions
• Authorized execution of a gift agreement between Vale Canada Limited and the City
• Denied demolition of Lock 8 Pavilion; directed staff to secure it until a Master Plan is approved
• Supported City of Cambridge correspondence regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Systems
• Approved appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and a City Clerk
• Denied request to repeal By-Law 6788/38/20 regarding Open Air Burning

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This meeting agenda for the Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee on May 16, 2023, consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or actionable items.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one new application: a minor variance for a property at 2710 Brookfield Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Minor variance application A10-23-PC for 2710 Brookfield Road (applicants: Catherine, David, Tyler, and Samantha Melnike)
• Approval of minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved application A10-23-PC to allow an existing structure to be converted into a dog kennel. The approval grants variances for decreased setbacks from a municipal drain and an existing structure.

• Approved minor variance application A10-23-PC for dog kennel setbacks (Carried)
• Approved April 12, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on May 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Council will vote on the 2023 property tax and storm sewer by-law, setting tax rates for the year. Other decisions include amending Nickel Beach parking fees, adopting user fee principles, and awarding a food vending lease at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park. The meeting also covers the 2022 year-end surplus and project close-out, a video surveillance MOU with Niagara Regional Police, and surplus land declaration on Catherine Street.

• 2023 Property Tax and Storm Sewer By-Law (2023-87) setting tax rates
• Nickel Beach Parking By-law Amendments (2023-86) updating beach rates
• Awarding RFP 2023-02 for commercial food vending at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park to Pl8 of Fries
• Video Surveillance Memorandum of Understanding with Niagara Regional Police (2023-67)
• Surplus declaration of part of PIN 64457-0087 at Catherine Street (2023-84)

Council approved the 2023 property tax rates and the associated Property Tax Rate By-Law. Other key actions included approving a video surveillance agreement with regional police and authorizing a food vending lease at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park.

• Approved 2023 property tax rates and Property Tax Rate By-Law (Carried)
• Authorized waiving of 2023 sidewalk encroachment and pop-up patio fees (Carried)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Niagara Regional Police Service for video surveillance feed sharing (Carried)
• Declared a portion of PIN 64457-0087 on Catharine St as surplus (Carried)
• Approved lease agreement with PL8 of Fries for food vending at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park (Carried)
• Approved road closures for Downtown Cruise Nights from May 18 to August 31, 2023 (Carried)
• Transferred year-end levy surplus to the City’s Infrastructure Reserve (Carried)
• Approved amendments to Nickel Beach parking permits and new parking fees (Carried)

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed-session council orientation and training meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, adoption of agenda, and adjournment). The session is held under the Municipal Act for education purposes only.

• Closed session under section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act for council training
• No public business or decisions will be discussed

Council met for a closed session regarding Council Orientation, Education and Training. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session minutes.

• Approved the agenda dated May 2, 2023
• Approved motion to proceed into closed session for item 3.1

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to discuss several staff reports, including installing public electric vehicle charging stations, participating in Communities in Bloom, and applying for federal funding to improve storm sewer resilience against seiche flooding. Council will also consider a motion regarding Sherkston Shores Resort access for residents, receive updates on Nickel Beach and corporate services, and handle routine items like proclamations, minutes, and by-laws. Several confidential items are listed for possible closed session.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Installation for Public Use (2023-78)
• Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund application for storm sewer seiche flooding resilience (2023-39)
• Motion re Sherkston Shores Resort (Sun Communities) restoration of access to residents of L0S 1R0
• Proclamations: Operation Smile Canada Longest Day of SMILES (June 19, 2023) and Doctors' Day (May 1, 2023)
• Nickel Beach update from Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer

Council approved an agreement with FLO Services Inc. for public EV charging stations and authorized a grant application to improve storm sewer resiliency against seiche flooding. The city also approved participation in the 2024 Communities in Bloom program and issued two local proclamations.

• Authorized agreement with FLO Services Inc. for public EV charging stations for up to 10 years (Carried)
• Approved participation in 2024 Ontario Provincial Edition of Communities in Bloom (Carried)
• Directed Director of Public Works to apply to Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for storm sewer resiliency (Carried)
• Proclaimed June 19, 2023, as 'Operation Smile Canada - Longest Day of Smiles' (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 1, 2023, as 'Doctor's Day' (Carried)
• Directed CAO to report on Sherkston Shores resident access options by May 9, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minutes for Public Library Board (March 1) and Historical & Marine Museum Board (March 21) (Carried)
• Enacted by-law to ratify and confirm Council proceedings (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application (A09-23-PC) for 401 Main Street East, submitted by agent Amritpal Bansal on behalf of owner 2472131 Ontario Inc. The committee will also approve minutes from its January 18 and March 8, 2023 hearings. No other substantive business is listed.

• Minor variance application A09-23-PC for 401 Main Street East
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 hearing
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 hearing

The Committee approved minor variance application A09-23-PC to allow for adjustments to driveway width, landscape buffers, and setbacks. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from January 18 and March 8, 2023.

• Approved minor variance application A09-23-PC (Carried)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act. The main item is a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 281 Chippawa Road. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Public hearing for proposed zoning by-law amendment D14-01-23 at 281 Chippawa Road

Council received a report for information regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment to change lands on the south side of Chippawa Road from Residential Development to a site-specific Third Density Residential zone. No decision was made on the amendment; the meeting served to gather information and resident delegations.

• Approved agenda as amended
• Received Development and Legislative Services Department Report 2023-71 for information

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including the sale of a surplus hydro corridor on Elm Street, a community improvement agreement with Grandstone Living Inc. for vacant land on Neff Street, and the transfer of watermain ownership on Pine Street and Highland Avenue to the Region. The agenda also includes updates on the Canal Days festival and a new ice allocation procedure for youth groups.

• Sale of surplus property – PIN 64156-0026 – Elm Street Hydro Corridor
• Community Improvement Plan Agreement with Grandstone Living Inc. for vacant land on Neff Street
• Transfer of ownership of Pine Street and Highland Avenue watermains to the Regional Municipality of Niagara
• Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival – 2022 results and 2023 updates
• Council and Committee Travel Expense Policy review

Council approved the sale of a vacant city-owned lot on Elm Street to 13489116 Canada Inc. and authorized the transfer of Pine Street and Highland Avenue watermain ownership to the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Other decisions included updating ice allocation protocols and establishing interest charges for drain construction accounts.

• Approved sale of vacant City-owned property on Elm Street to 13489116 Canada Inc.
• Authorized ownership transfer of Pine Street and Highland Avenue watermains to Regional Municipality of Niagara
• Approved Olde Humberstone Community Improvement Plan Agreement with Grandstone Living Inc.
• Approved changes to ice allocation and cancellation protocols for youth groups
• Repealed Council and Committee Travel Expense Policy By-Law 4896/121/06
• Declared specific City-owned parcels of land as surplus and authorized CAO to dispose of them
• Approved charging interest (Bank Prime + 2%) on drain construction accounts effective Jan 1, 2023
• Supported correspondence from Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Bill 5

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Port Colborne Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee meeting on April 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no details on what will be discussed or decided.

The committee discussed the impact of the Niagara Region's emergency declaration regarding homelessness and addiction, concluding it does not provide funding or change regional responsibilities. Members also received updates on a proposed supportive living bylaw and a 27-unit affordable housing partnership with Port Cares.

• Approved agenda for April 6, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes for February 2, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Decided not to support the Niagara Region declaration of emergency regarding homelessness, mental health and opioid addiction

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting to present two planning applications: an Official Plan Amendment for parkland dedication (D09-02-23) and a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Westwood Estates Phase 3 (2023-59). The public can delegate in writing, in person, or virtually until noon on the meeting day. One virtual delegation from resident Christine Siemens is scheduled.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment D09-02-23 on parkland dedication
• Public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Westwood Estates Phase 3 (2023-59)
• Virtual delegation from Christine Siemens, resident
• Draft plan of subdivision and colour demonstration plan for Westwood Estates Phase 3

Council received two planning reports for information. No final approvals or denials were made regarding the proposed Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments.

• Received Planning Division Report 2023-65 regarding Official Plan Amendment D09-02-23 for Parkland Dedication
• Received Planning Division Report 2023-59 regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Westwood Estates Phase 3

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for Port Colborne City Council. The only substantive item is a confidential report covering potential land disposition or acquisition, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law.

• Confidential report 2023-62 on potential disposition or acquisition of land, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice

Council approved the agenda and a by-law to ratify previous proceedings. The meeting primarily consisted of a closed session to address a Chief Administrative Office report regarding land and litigation.

• Approved agenda dated April 4, 2023
• Passed by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings
• Approved motion to enter closed session for item 5.1

Court of Revision

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council Meeting

The Council will review several staff reports including an archaeological investigation on Sugarloaf Street and a cemetery transfer. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and updates to the city's strategic plan.

• Sugarloaf Street Archeological Investigation (2023-52)
• Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery Transfer (2023-31)
• Hillcrest Road Temporary Turning Circle closure by-law (2023-58)
• Canada Community Revitalization Fund Amending Agreement (2023-53)
• 2022 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses (2023-51)

Council authorized funding for an archeological study and accepted ownership of the Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery. The city also approved a temporary road closure on Hillcrest Road and an amending agreement for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

• Approved $435,000 from Infrastructure Reserve for Sugarloaf Street archeological investigation
• Accepted ownership of Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery at 5194 Beach Road
• Approved $15,000 for Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery survey and database updates
• Approved Stop Up and Close By-law for Hillcrest Road temporary turning circle
• Authorized amending agreement for Canada Community Revitalization Fund
• Appointed Diana Vasu and Jacob Heikoop as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Proclaimed May 11, 2023, as Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day
• Supported Municipality of North Perth regarding School Bus Arm Cameras

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports, by-laws, and correspondence. Key items include approving the 2023 Drinking Water Operational Plan, receiving the 2022 water distribution system annual summary, and authorizing a transfer payment agreement with the province under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (Green Stream). The agenda also includes several by-laws, including appointments for building officials, and correspondence from other municipalities and agencies.

• 2023 Drinking Water Operational Plan (2023-44)
• Port Colborne Distribution System 2022 Annual Summary Report (2023-43)
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Green Stream – Transfer Payment Agreement (2023-38)
• H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park Pedestrian Bridge (2023-47)
• By-law to Appoint an Acting Chief Building Official and Building Inspector

Council authorized funding for a pedestrian bridge repair and approved an agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Green Stream. The city also appointed an Acting Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors to ensure continuous service.

• Approved $14,930 design and estimated $75,000 construction cost for H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park Pedestrian Bridge repair
• Authorized agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Green Stream
• Approved appointment of Jacob Roy as Building Inspector
• Approved appointment of Acting Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official, and Building Inspectors
• Endorsed the 2023 Drinking Water Operational Plan
• Proclaimed March 2023 as Kidney Health Month
• Referred proposed amendments to O. Reg. 161/17 regarding floating accommodations to the CAO for investigation
• Supported changes to the Municipal Heritage Properties Register from the Town of Grimsby for further investigation

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several minor variance and consent applications, as well as a proposed Terms of Reference for the committee itself. The agenda includes four property applications and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Proposed Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference
• Minor variance application A04-23-PC for 697 Barrick Road (owner: Panagiotis (Peter) Karastamatis)
• Minor variance applications A05-23-PC and A06-23-PC for 427 Steele Street (owners: 1825142 Ontario Inc. and 2792795 Ontario Inc.)
• Two consents and two minor variances (B03-23-PC, B04-23-PC, A07-23-PC, A08-23-PC) for 19/21 Dolphin Street (owner: Frank Steven Hoffman)
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from January 18, 2023

The Committee granted several minor variances for residential and commercial property adjustments, including a garage height increase and a multi-unit residential conversion. It also approved two consent applications for lot boundary adjustments at 21 Dolphin Street. Additionally, the Committee accepted amended terms of reference allowing Council members to serve as Chair or Vice Chair.

• Approved minor variance A04-23-PC for increased garage height (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A05-23-PC for decreased side and rear yard setbacks for garbage storage (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A06-23-PC for reduced minimum floor area to allow 6 residential units (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A07-23-PC for decreased lot area at 21 Dolphin Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A08-23-PC for decreased side yard setback at 21 Dolphin Street (Carried)
• Approved consent application B03-23-PC subject to five conditions (Carried)
• Approved consent application B04-23-PC subject to six conditions (Carried)
• Accepted amended terms of reference allowing Council members to act as Chair or Vice Chair (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on March 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee Orientation, Education and Training Session

This is a closed orientation, education, and training session for committee members, held under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act. The agenda covers the role of elected officials, staff relationships, and an organizational overview. No decisions or public business items are listed.

• Closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
• Training on role of elected officials
• Training on relationship with staff
• Organizational overview

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting to present a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Port Colborne Quarries Pit 3 Expansion. The applicant and several residents are scheduled to speak. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Port Colborne Quarries Pit 3 Expansion (Files D09-02-21 & D14-09-21, 2023-42)
• Delegation from David Sisco, IBI Group, applicant
• Delegations from residents Robert Handerson, Sharon Ladd, Kevin Ladd, Gary Gaverluk, Gail Babion, and written material from Jessie Fehrman

Council held a statutory public meeting to consider applications to expand the Port Colborne Quarries Pit 3. The meeting included a staff report and delegations from the applicant and residents regarding environmental and traffic concerns. No vote was taken to approve or deny the amendments; the planning report was received for information.

• Received Development and Legislative Services Department – Planning Division Report 2023-42 for information (Carried)

Meeting to Consider

The City of Port Colborne is meeting to consider matters regarding the Biederman Municipal Drain. This includes a review of an engineer's report for drainage works and a proposed by-law.

• By-law to provide for a Section 78 & Section 4 Engineer’s Report for drainage works known as the Biederman Municipal Drain

Council provisionally adopted the Biederman Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report and the associated by-law. The body appointed three councillors to the Court of Revision and requested representatives from the City of Welland and Township of Wainfleet.

• Received Public Works Department Report 2023-35 (Carried)
• Provisionally adopted Biederman Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report dated January 12, 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed Councillors Bruno, Hoyle, and Bagu (alternate) to the Court of Revision (Carried)
• Requested City of Welland and Township of Wainfleet to each appoint one representative to the Court of Revision (Carried)
• Provisionally adopted Biederman Municipal Drain By-law (Carried)

Council In Closed Session

Port Colborne Council is meeting in closed session to discuss a confidential Chief Administrative Office report regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and includes only procedural items: call to order, disclosures of interest, the confidential item, and adjournment. No public decisions or details are available.

• Confidential report on proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
• Closed session under Municipal Act, 2001

Council entered a closed session to address a Chief Administrative Office report regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. No further decisions were recorded in the open session before adjournment.

• Approved motion to proceed into closed session to address item 3.1

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including setting 2023 Nickel Beach parking rates and operations, authorizing agreements for provincial infrastructure funding, dedicating part of Borden Avenue as a public highway, and amending agreements under the Municipal Modernization Program. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, grants for non-profits, property tax collection history, and appointments to Business Improvement Area boards.

• 2023 Nickel Beach parking and related beach operations (report 2023-32, with beach rates appendix)
• By-law to authorize Transfer Payment Agreement with Province of Ontario for Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund
• By-law to dedicate Part 4 of Plan 59R-17452 (Borden Avenue) as a public highway
• Amending agreements for Municipal Modernization Program (telecom, fire services, public works permits, route patrol software)
• Grants for non-profits (report 2023-36)

Council approved a $1.3 million budget from the infrastructure reserve for new off-beach parking at Nickel Beach and updated beach rates. Other key actions included approving non-profit grants and dedicating a portion of Borden Avenue as a public highway.

• Approved $1.3M from infrastructure reserve for Nickel Beach Parking Lot project
• Approved changes to Nickel Beach rates, including a new $350 seven-day pass limited to 2% of spaces
• Approved $25,360.71 in grants for 10 non-profit organizations
• Approved dedication of a portion of Borden Avenue (Part 4, Plan 59R-17542) as a public highway
• Approved installation of a proposed illuminated marquee sign at Lock 8
• Authorized agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund
• Approved Amending Agreements for the Municipal Modernization Program
• Appointed members to the Downtown BIA and Main Street BIA Boards of Management

Committee of the Whole- Strategic Planning Session

This is a Committee of the Whole strategic planning session for Port Colborne, ON. The agenda contains no specific items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and receive a staff update. The main substantive item is a Planning & Legislative Services Department memo and proposed Terms of Reference for the committee. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Planning & Legislative Services Department memo and proposed Terms of Reference

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda is for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on February 21, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including agreements for a telecommunications facility with NWIC Inc., a watermain construction project on Neff Street, and a provincial industrial site readiness grant. The council will also review an audit plan, a new administrative penalty system, and correspondence from Niagara Region and other municipalities.

• Telecommunications Facility Siting Agreement with NWIC Inc. (by-law to authorize)
• Neff Street Watermain Construction Agreement with Grandstone Living Inc. (cost sharing)
• Transfer Payment Agreement with Ministry of Economic Development for Site Readiness Program (Invertose parcel)
• 2022 Audit Plan and Administrative Monetary Tier Penalty System (AMPS) by-laws
• Proclamations for Doctor's with a Heart Day and Heritage Week

Council approved several infrastructure and administrative agreements, including a watermain construction project with Grandstone Living Inc. and a telecommunications lease with NWIC Inc. The city also appointed Edward T. McDermott as Integrity Commissioner for a four-year term and approved a new administrative monetary penalty system for sewer works.

• Approved watermain construction agreement with Grandstone Living Inc. funded by water reserve
• Appointed Edward T. McDermott as Integrity Commissioner through February 25, 2027
• Approved lease agreement with NWIC Inc. for equipment at Port Colborne Grain Terminal
• Approved Administrative Monetary Tier Penalty system and related by-law amendments
• Authorized one-year extension for Canada Community Revitalization Fund with FedDev Ontario
• Approved funding agreement for the Site Readiness Program with the Province of Ontario
• Directed staff to advance Biederman Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report to a 'Meeting to Consider'
• Proclaimed 'Doctor's with a Heart Day' and 'Heritage Week' 2023

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed-session meeting for council orientation, education, and training. The agenda contains no substantive public items — only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions or discussions are visible in the provided text.

• Closed session for council orientation, education, and training

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to hear four written appeals against drainage assessments, presented by the Drainage Engineer. The court will decide on the appeals and approve or change the assessment schedules.

• Written Appeal No. 1 - Wesley Scace, Roll 2711-040-004-11300-0000
• Written Appeal No. 2 - Joseph Van Ruyven, Roll 2711-040-004-10800-0000
• Written Appeal No. 3 - Jack Hellinga, Roll 2711-040-004-11000-0000
• Written Appeal No. 4 - Harry Wells, Roll 2711-040-004-13400-0000
• Presentation by Drainage Engineer Paul Marsh

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including roof repairs at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre, the process for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, and two expropriations of small land parcels. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.

• Vale Health and Wellness Centre roof repairs (report 2023-06)
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan process and next steps (report 2023-08)
• Expropriation of one-foot reserve at Christmas, Bell, and Johnston Streets (2023-01)
• Expropriation of PIN 64164-0405 at end of Johnston Street (2023-02)
• Correspondence on Vision Zero, Bill 23, and freshwater health campaign

Council approved nearly $2 million for roof repairs at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre and authorized two land expropriations. The body also initiated the development of a new 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and supported a freshwater health campaign.

• Approved $1,991,764.18 for roof repairs at Vale Health and Wellness Centre via Weatherproofing Technologies Canada
• Approved expropriation of one-foot reserve at Christmas, Bell and Johnston Streets (Report 2023-01)
• Approved expropriation of PIN 64164-0405 at the end of Johnston Street (Report 2023-02)
• Initiated new strategic planning process for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Supported Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiatives $1 Billion Booster for Freshwater Health Campaign
• Approved minutes from Public Meeting (Nov 1, 2022) and regular meeting (Dec 13, 2022)
• Received Environmental Advisory Committee's Annual 2022 Report
• Approved minutes for Environmental Advisory Committee, Public Library Board, and Downtown and Mainstreet BIAs

Council Orientation, Education and Training Closed Session

This is a closed-session meeting of Port Colborne City Council for orientation, education, and training purposes. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion, only procedural boilerplate.