Port Colborne public meetings in 2024

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will hear a recap of the Baptist Church Craft Market, receive an update on the Seniors Expo plan, get a council update on the Port Colborne Hospital Urgent Care, and review the top five priorities identified by seniors. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Baptist Church Craft Market recap
• Seniors Expo plan update
• Port Colborne Hospital Urgent Care – council meeting update
• Port Colborne Seniors – top 5 priorities

The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, and discussed several updates including the Seniors Expo date, a hospital urgent care council meeting, and a new grant. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals; the grant application will be submitted by staff.

• Adopted the agenda for December 17, 2024
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024
• Set Seniors Expo date for June 12, 2025 (discussed)
• Staff to apply for new Seniors Community Grant by January 16 (reported)

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide on minor variance applications for 465 Davis Street, 1196 Chippawa Road, 607 Barrick Road, and 4838 Sherkston Road. Two of the items (607 Barrick Road and 4838 Sherkston Road) also include consent requests. The meeting will also consider approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment schedule and adoption of the November 13, 2024 minutes.

• Minor variance – 465 Davis Street (Applicant: Rick Pare)
• Minor variance – 1196 Chippawa Road (Applicant: Stif Kozelj)
• Minor variance and consent – 607 Barrick Road (Applicant: Lucia Pinelli)
• Minor variance and consent – 4838 Sherkston Road (Applicant: Hassan Kurabi)
• Approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment schedule

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for Northland Estates and the closing of a portion of Page Street. The meeting also includes several municipal appointments and a request for a subdivision extension for Rosedale Estates.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision for Northland Estates (2024-227)
• Stop up, close, and surplus declaration for a portion of Page Street (2024-190)
• Rosedale Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision extension request (2024-226)
• Appointment of Sulaiman Khan as Building Inspector
• Appointment of an Acting Fire Chief

Council approved the zoning by-law amendment and redline revision for Northland Estates, including a Class 4 noise designation for specific lots and blocks, and directed the City Clerk to issue notices of approval. Council also approved a one-year extension for the Rosedale Estates draft plan of subdivision. Several by-laws were enacted, including appointing Stan Double as Acting Fire Chief and appointing a building inspector. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, land, and legal matters, with staff authorized to proceed as directed.

• Approved Northland Estates zoning by-law amendment and redline revision (carried)
• Authorized Class 4 noise designation for Lot 44, Blocks 47, 49, 50 (carried)
• Approved one-year extension for Rosedale Estates draft plan of subdivision (carried)
• Enacted by-law appointing Stan Double as Acting Fire Chief (carried)
• Enacted by-law appointing Sulaiman Khan as Building Inspector (carried)
• Enacted by-law authorizing Integrity Commissioner amending agreement with ADR Chambers Inc. (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, Humberstone (carried)
• Approved by-law setting lapsing date for Rosedale Subdivision draft plan approval (carried)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will consider the appointment of a new board member and the election of a chair. It will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding, provide a capital projects update, and review the 2024 operating and facilities budgets along with circulation and staff reports.

• Appointment of new board member (R. Tkachuk)
• Election of chair (R. Tkachuk)
• Memorandum of Understanding (B. Boles and R. Tkachuk)
• Capital projects update
• Financial reports: 2024 operating budget and facilities budget

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will adopt a by-law that ratifies and confirms the proceedings of this special council meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on partnering for the future of healthcare in South Niagara, a staff report on the Port Colborne Hospital update (2024‑225), and procedural motions. Two closed‑session items will address confidential human‑resources matters under the Municipal Act. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council of the City of Port Colborne
• Presentation: Partnering for the Future of Healthcare in South Niagara (presented by Niagara Health executives and Dr. Matthew Vandenberg)
• Staff Report: Port Colborne Hospital Update, 2024‑225
• Closed Session: Confidential Human Resources matters (personal, labour relations, and solicitor‑client privileged topics)
• Procedural Motions

Council Meeting

The council will consider a by‑law to levy the actual costs of constructing the Zavitz Municipal Drain. It will also hear a public meeting on a proposed stop‑up and close of a portion of Page Street. Additional items include budget committee resolutions on user fees and rates, and a recommendation to remove 202 Main Street West from the heritage register.

• Public hearing on proposed stop‑up and close of a portion of Page Street (2024-189)
• By‑law to levy costs for constructing the Zavitz Municipal Drain
• By‑law establishing 2025 user fees and charges for various services
• By‑law amending water and wastewater rates
• Recommendation to remove 202 Main Street West from the Heritage Register

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Business Improvement Area will hold its monthly meeting to discuss the West Street Promenade beautification project. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes.

• West Street Promenade Beautification presentation
• Approval of minutes
• Adoption of agenda
• Staff updates
• Disclosures of interest

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2025 Rates Budget and the setting of 2025 rates. The discussion includes a draft by-law regarding water and wastewater rates.

• 2025 Rates Budget (Report 2024-215)
• 2025 Rates Setting (Report 2024-216)
• Draft By-law for 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will review the outreach tables recap for the Fall Festivals and Portal Village Craft Market, consider suggestions for how the 2025 budget should be spent on marketing and programming, and receive an update on the Niagara Older Adults Alliance. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, disclosures, and minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.

• Outreach tables recap – Fall Festivals and Portal Village Craft Market
• Discussion of suggestions for 2025 budget spending (marketing, programming, etc.)
• Update on the Niagara Older Adults Alliance from the last meeting
• Approval of minutes from PCSAC_Sep17_2024.pdf

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will meet to review reports and committee updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Curator's Report
• Finance Committee report
• 50th Anniversary Committee report
• Building and Property Committee report

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on November 19, 2024. After a closed‑session discussion of a confidential human‑resources matter, the council will adopt a by‑law to ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and adjournment.

• Closed‑session confidential Human Resources matter under the Municipal Act
• By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Adjournment

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024 in Port Colborne, Ontario has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three separate requests for minor variances at specific properties. The body will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes.

• Minor Variance application A25-24-PC for 88 Tennessee Avenue
• Minor Variance application A27-24-PC for 280 Omer Avenue
• Minor Variance application A23-24-PC for VL Northland Avenue
• Approval of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment Schedule

Council Meeting

Council will discuss several financial measures, including a 2025 borrowing by-law and a new Municipal Accommodation Tax. The meeting also includes a public hearing on zoning for Northland Estates and agreements for electric vehicle charging stations.

• By-law to authorize temporary borrowing of $6,000,000.00 for 2025
• Establishment of a Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Public meeting for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Northland Estates (2024-212)
• Lease agreements for EV chargers at HH Knoll Lakeview Park, Market Square, Main Street West Parking Lot, and Vale Health and Wellness Centre
• Request to demolish heritage listed property at 725 King Street

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on November 8, 2024. Items include routine procedural matters such as call to order, agenda adoption, and disclosures of interest. A closed session will address a confidential human resources matter under the Municipal Act. The council will adopt a by‑law to ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Disclosures of Interest
• Closed Session – Confidential Human Resources Matter
• By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area meeting on November 6, 2024 will follow a standard agenda. Items include Call to Order, Adoption of Agenda, Disclosures of Interest, Approval of Minutes, Staff Updates, Order of Business, New Business, and Adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to discuss human resources updates and review several draft governance policies. The board will also examine current financial reports and a 5-year operating budget.

• Review of 5-Year Operating Budget
• Draft policy GOV-02: Library Board Orientation and Training
• Draft policy GOV-04: Policy Development
• Draft policy GOV-07: Board Advocacy
• Draft policy GOV-10: Board Succession Planning

Public Meeting

At its November 5, 2024 meeting, the Port Colborne City Council will consider three statutory public meeting reports on proposed official plan and zoning by‑law amendments. The proposals involve the 242‑246 West Side Road corridor, a vacant lot on Elizabeth Street, and the property at 3077 Highway 3. Council members will hear presentations and delegations before deciding on the amendments.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 242‑246 West Side Road (files D09‑03‑24, D14‑04‑24)
• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for vacant lot on Elizabeth Street (2024‑203)
• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 3077 Highway 3 (file D14‑07‑24, 2024‑202)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 24, 2024 to consider several updates. Staff will present updates on cruise tourism, industrial development, the Development Charges By-law, and the recent Canal Days event. A presentation on labour market trends and future labour attraction will also be given. The committee will discuss member recruitment and set the date for the next meeting.

• Cruise Tourism Update
• Industrial Development Update
• Development Charges By-law Update
• Canal Days Recap and Update
• Labour Market and Future Labour Attraction presentation

Court of Revision

The Port Colborne Court of Revision will hear explanations from the Chair, Drainage Superintendent, and Drainage Engineer, consider received and late appeals, explain the further appeal process, make a decision on the appeals, and consider changes or approval of assessment schedules. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or rezoning items are listed.

• Explanation by Chair
• Explanation by Drainage Superintendent
• Presentation by Drainage Engineer
• Appeals Received and Verbal or Late Appeals
• Changes and/or Approval of Assessment Schedules

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council will review the 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and the 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges. The meeting includes a presentation on the Niagara Region Poverty Reduction Strategy and a decision on a zoning amendment for 281 Chippawa Road.

• 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy Budget (2024-184)
• 2025 User Fees and Charges By-law
• Development Charges By-law (2024-191)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 281 Chippawa Road (2024-192)
• Fire Services Management Oversight Committee temporary agreement extension

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole will consider the 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy and the 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges. Staff will present the budget documents and fee schedules listed in the agenda. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• 2025 Capital and Related Project Budget and Levy (Operating) Budget – document 2024-184
• 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges – document 2024-183
• Schedule A – Engineering and Operations fee proposal
• Schedule B – Dog Licensing fee proposal
• Schedule Q – 2025 User Fees and Charges By-law

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve September meeting minutes, discuss fall festivals and Christmas craft shows, and review the 2025 budget.

• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Review of Christmas craft shows
• Discussion of fall festivals recap
• Discussion of name tags

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Museum, Heritage and Culture Board will hold its regular meeting on October 15, 2024 at the Roselawn Centre. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, disclosures, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, various committee reports, and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or rezoning items are listed.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Committee reports (Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, etc.)
• New business

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to discuss requests to demolish listed heritage properties. The body will also review the 2024-2026 Heritage Registry Review Project Workplan and receive an update on the Tennessee Gates Restoration Project.

• Demolition request for 725 King Street for a proposed 50-60 unit affordable housing building
• Demolition request for 202 Main Street West for a future apartment building
• Demolition inquiry for 2148 Third Concession Road
• 2024-2026 Heritage Registry Review Project Workplan
• Tennessee Gates Restoration Project update

The Heritage Subcommittee voted to remove 725 King Street and 202 Main Street West from the Heritage Register, allowing demolition requests to proceed. It also decided to keep 2148 Third Concession Road on the register pending a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report. The subcommittee adopted the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and discussed a workplan for heritage designations.

• Removed 725 King Street from Heritage Register (carried)
• Removed 202 Main Street West from Heritage Register (carried)
• Kept 2148 Third Concession Road on Heritage Register until CHER presented (carried)
• Adopted agenda for Oct 15, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adopted May 13, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Adopted Aug 19, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will hear requests for minor variances at 1070 Brookfield Road and VL Northland Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 3 at City Hall.

• Minor Variance at 1070 Brookfield Road (James and Jannet Symes)
• Minor Variance at VL Northland Avenue (2600261 Ontario Inc.)
• Approval of September 11, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Minutes
• Meeting to be held at Committee Room 3, City Hall, 66 Charlotte Street
• Meeting time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne Council is meeting to discuss updates to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding short-term rentals. The body will also consider a surplus declaration for a road allowance and a proclamation for Small Business Month.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Short Term Rentals (2024-176)
• Surplus Declaration for Alma Street Road Allowance (2024-182)
• Proclamation for Small Business Month - October 2024
• Amendment No. 17 to the Official Plan for the City of Port Colborne
• Amendment to Zoning By-law 6575/30/18

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review financial and facilities budgets, circulation and staff reports, and discuss a board evaluation and the CEO's report. The meeting also includes consideration of five draft policies: Local History (OP-13), Information Services (OP-14), Art Exhibits (OP-20), Lendable Technology Items (OP-21), and Lendable Non‑Traditional Collections (OP-22). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 2024 Operating Budget (financial report)
• 2024 Facilities Budget (financial report)
• August 2024 Circulation Report
• Librarian Report – September 2024
• Draft OP-21: Lendable Technology Items Policy

Public Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the performance review and goals of the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Closed session regarding Performance Review and Goals of the Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The agenda for the Port Colborne Main Street Business Improvement Area meeting on 2024-10-01 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be empty or placeholder content only.

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will consider several by‑laws, including one that authorizes an agreement with 2866403 Ontario Inc. for a Comprehensive CIP Incentive Program Brownfield Tax Increment Grant. A public hearing under the Development Charges Act will review the Development Charges Background Study and By‑law 2024‑171. The council will also discuss the New Official Plan Engagement and Work Plan and consider amendments to the water and wastewater by‑law and the creation of a Fire Services Management Oversight Committee.

• By‑law to authorize the entry into an agreement with 2866403 Ontario Inc. for the Comprehensive CIP Incentive Programs Brownfield Tax Increment Grant (Item 19.1)
• By‑law to amend By‑law No. 3151/22/95 and By‑law No. 3424/6/97 – Water Wastewater Amending By‑law (Item 19.2)
• By‑law to establish the Fire Services Management Oversight Committee and Terms of Reference (Item 19.3)
• Public Hearing under the Development Charges Act – Development Charges Background Study and By‑law 2024‑171 (Item 7.1)
• Discussion of New Official Plan Engagement and Work Plan (Item 13.1)

Council endorsed the draft engagement strategy, work plan, vision, and key directions for the new Official Plan, finalizing the terms of reference for remaining phases. They also approved exempting vacant land abutting a business owned by the same owner from water/wastewater rates, effective 2024. The Development Charges Background Study and By-Law was received and will come back for final approval on October 22, 2024. A motion to expedite replacement of rubber flooring at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre was carried.

• Endorsed new Official Plan draft engagement strategy, work plan, vision, and key directions (carried)
• Approved exemption for vacant land abutting same-owner business from water/wastewater rates, effective 2024 (carried)
• Received Development Charges Background Study and By-Law, scheduled for final approval October 22, 2024 (carried)
• Directed staff to expedite replacement of rubber flooring in bench areas at Vale Health and Wellness Centre (carried)
• Passed by-law to amend water and wastewater by-laws for vacant land exemption (carried)
• Passed by-law authorizing agreement with 2866403 Ontario Inc. for Brownfield Tax Increment Grant (carried)
• Passed by-law establishing Fire Services Management Oversight Committee and Terms of Reference (carried)
• Adopted by-law to confirm proceedings of Council (carried)

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2024. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, order of business, new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

Meeting to Consider

The Port Colborne City Council will consider the Northland Estates Drain report dated August 14, 2024 and adopt a provisional by‑law under Section 4 of the Drainage Act. The meeting includes a presentation by B. Widner of Spriet Associates and the appointment of three councillors as alternates to the Court of Revision. A second by‑law will ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings for this meeting.

• Presentation by B. Widner (Spriet Associates) on the Northland Estates Drain
• Consideration of the Northland Estates Drain report (Report dated August 14 2024)
• Provisional by‑law (first and second reading) to adopt the Section 4 Engineer’s Report for the Northland Estates Municipal Drain
• Appointment of three councillors as alternates to the Court of Revision
• By‑law to ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings of September 18 2024

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board will meet on September 17, 2024 at the Roselawn Centre (296 Fielden Ave). The agenda consists of standard items such as disclosures, adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and a series of reports from the curator, council, and various committees. The board will also consider any new business that may be presented before adjourning.

• Curator's Report
• Finance Committee Report
• Membership Committee Report
• Building and Property Committee Report
• New Business

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming festivals. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Discussion of upcoming festivals

The Port Colborne Senior Advisory Committee met and made plans for upcoming community events, including staffing tables at the Downtown Harvest Festival, Lock 8 BIA Harvest Festival, Portal Village Craft Show, and Baptist Church craft show. The committee also discussed the 2025 budget, name tags, and outreach tables at the library. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily planning and discussion.

• Adopted the agenda for September 17, 2024
• Approved the minutes from August 20, 2024
• Confirmed volunteers for the Oct. 5 Downtown Harvest Festival table
• Agreed to contact BIA for a table at the Oct. 6 Lock 8 Harvest Festival
• Volunteered D. Rudyk for the Nov. 15 Portal Village Craft Show table
• Agreed to investigate name tags for future events
• Agreed to create a poll for library outreach table scheduling

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will meet on September 16, 2024 to consider staff updates, including an upcoming Alternative Notice Policy for Ontario Heritage Act matters and an update on the Tennessee Gates restoration project. The committee will also review the 2024‑2026 Heritage Registry Review Project workplan. No other business items are listed.

• Upcoming Alternative Notice Policy for Ontario Heritage Act matters
• Tennessee Gates Restoration Project update
• 2024‑2026 Heritage Registry Review Project workplan
• Approval of August 19, 2024 Heritage Subcommittee meeting minutes

Public Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider consent requests for two applications at 5088 Highway 140 submitted by One Forty Development Inc. and a combined consent for three applications at 631 Lorraine Road submitted by Whisky Run Golf Club Ltd. It will also hear several minor variance applications on Third Concession Road, VL Steele Street, VL Fielden Avenue, and VL Northland Avenue.

• Consent – B11-24-PC – 5088 Highway 140 – One Forty Development Inc.
• Consent – B15-24-PC – 5088 Highway 140 – One Forty Development Inc.
• Consent – B12-24-PC, B13-24-PC, B14-24-PC – 631 Lorraine Road – Whisky Run Golf Club Ltd.
• Minor variance – A20-24-PC – 1628 Third Concession Road – Emily and Andrew Brondes
• Minor variance – A21-24-PC – VL Steele Street – Henley Heights Construction Inc.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for September 11, 2024 contains only generic headings and no specific items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. Consequently, the meeting appears to have no documented decisions or discussions in the agenda.

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will consider a motion directing staff to report on the feasibility of regulating obtrusive outdoor lighting in residential areas. Staff reports will be presented on the 174 Mitchell Street brownfield Comprehensive CIP agreement and the Niagara Gateway CIP application by E‑Materials Canada Corporation (Asahi Kasei). The Council will also discuss supporting St. Catharines’ request to extend Niagara Region incentive programs and review a presentation on non‑profit grant allocations.

• 174 Mitchell Street – Brownfield CIP Agreement (CIP TAP and TIG documents)
• Niagara Gateway CIP Application – E‑Materials Canada Corporation (Asahi Kasei)
• Motion by Councillor Danch to have staff study regulation of obtrusive outdoor lighting
• Support for City of St. Catharines resolution to extend Niagara Region incentive programs to Oct 1 2027
• Presentation for Grants to Non‑Profit Organizations – 2024 Second Allocation

Council approved two staff reports: a Brownfield Community Improvement Plan (CIP) agreement for 174 Mitchell Street and a Niagara Gateway CIP application from E-Materials Canada Corporation (Asahi Kasei). Council also passed a motion supporting the City of St. Catharines' request to extend Niagara Region's incentive programs for three years to October 1, 2027. A motion was carried directing staff to report on the possibility of regulating obtrusive outdoor lighting in residential areas.

• Approved Brownfield CIP agreement for 174 Mitchell Street
• Approved Niagara Gateway CIP application for E-Materials Canada Corporation (Asahi Kasei)
• Supported St. Catharines' request to extend Niagara Region incentive programs to October 1, 2027
• Directed staff to report on regulating obtrusive outdoor lighting in residential areas
• Approved minutes of August 27 and August 28, 2024 meetings
• Confirmed agenda as circulated

Council In Closed Session

The council will receive confidential reports from the CAO about a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land, and about solicitor‑client privileged advice. The council will also consider approval of the minutes from the August 28, 2024 closed session. All items are discussed in closed session under the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Confidential report on proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition (Municipal Act §239(2)(c))
• Confidential report on solicitor‑client privileged advice (Municipal Act §239(2)(f))
• Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2024 closed session

Special Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will hold a special meeting on September 7, 2024. Items on the agenda include the performance review and goals of the Chief Administrative Officer and a by‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of this special council. The meeting will also include standard items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and adjournment.

• Performance Review and Goals of the Chief Administrative Officer (confidential item)
• By‑law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council

Special Council Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a special meeting to receive a confidential verbal report. The session focuses on a ward boundary review provided by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.

• Confidential verbal report from Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. regarding Ward Boundary Review

The special meeting was largely procedural, with council moving into closed session to receive a confidential verbal report from Watson & Associates on the ward boundary review. No substantive decisions were made in open session; council adopted the agenda and a by-law confirming the closed meeting proceedings.

• Adopted the special council agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session for ward boundary review training (carried)
• Rose from closed session without report (carried)
• Enacted by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm closed meeting proceedings (carried)

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to discuss 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and receive a capital projects update. The board will also review a draft resolution regarding public libraries and older adults and several updated operational policies.

• 2025 Draft Operating Budget
• 2025 Draft Capital Budget
• Draft Resolution - Public Libraries and Older Adults
• Library AODA Audit presentation
• Policy reviews for Privacy, Collection Development, Resource Sharing, and Programming

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area council has a meeting on September 3, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions, indicating a procedural or placeholder agenda. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.

Meeting to Consider

The Port Colborne City Council will review the Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain Report (2024‑164) and consider a provisional by‑law to require a Section 78 engineer’s report for the drainage works. The by‑law will be presented for its first and second reading. The council will also adopt a by‑law to ratify the proceedings of this meeting.

• Review Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain Report (2024‑164) with accompanying appendices
• Provisional by‑law to provide for a Section 78 Engineer’s Report for Oil Mill Creek drainage (first and second reading)
• By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the council’s proceedings of the September 3 2024 meeting

Council received the Oil Mill Creek Engineer's Report but amended the motion to refer it back to the engineer for redesign and scope reduction, rather than adopting it. The by-law for provisional adoption was removed. Council also appointed members to the Court of Revision and extended the meeting curfew.

• Received Public Works Report 2024-164 (Oil Mill Creek Engineer's Report)
• Amended motion to refer report back to engineer for redesign and reduced scope (carried)
• Removed by-law for provisional adoption of Section 78 Engineer's Report
• Appointed Councillors Bodner, Aquilina, Beauregard to Court of Revision; Bagu as alternate (carried)
• Extended meeting curfew beyond 11 p.m. (carried)
• Enacted by-law to adopt, ratify, and confirm proceedings (carried)

Council In Closed Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council In Closed Session

The Port Colborne City Council meeting on August 28, 2024 is a closed session. Council members will consider a confidential presentation required under Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239(2)(c) regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land. No other agenda items are listed.

• Confidential presentation on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land (Municipal Act 239(2)(c))

Council In Closed Session

The Port Colborne City Council will meet in closed session to receive several confidential reports. Items include a solicitor's verbal report on an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, a presentation on a proposed land acquisition or disposition, a Development & Government Relations memorandum, and the minutes from the August 12, 2024 closed‑session joint council meeting. No public decisions are listed.

• Confidential verbal report from City Solicitor on Ontario Land Tribunal appeal
• Confidential presentation on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
• Confidential Development & Government Relations memorandum
• Minutes of the Closed Session Joint Council Meeting August 12, 2024

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne City Council will discuss a draft plan and zoning by‑law amendment for the property known as 563 Killaly Street East and adjacent vacant land. Staff reports include updates to the municipal investment policy, 2025 user fees for Sugarloaf Marina, and a fire services committee recommendation. The meeting also reviews a $24,100 grant allocation package approved by the Grant Allocation Committee.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 563 Killaly Street East (Lot 23‑24, Concession 1)
• 2025 Sugarloaf Marina user fee schedule
• Investment Policy Update (2024‑154)
• Fire Services Committee recommendation and draft terms of reference
• Grant Allocation Committee funding of $24,100 to local community groups

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting agenda for 2024-08-21 contains no listed items or decisions. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without details. Consequently, there are no rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings noted.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss specific senior-focused initiatives. The committee will receive an update on a community grant and discuss an outreach table for Music on the Lawn.

• Update on Seniors Community Grant
• Music on the Lawn Outreach Table

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee agenda for the August 19, 2024 meeting contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of standard procedural headings and placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider three applications: a minor variance for a property on Third Concession Road, a consent for a property on Highway 140, and a consent for a property on Highway 3. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor Variance A20-24-PC at 1628 Third Concession Road
• Consent B11-24-PC at 5088 Highway 140
• Consent B10-24-PC at 2970 Highway 3
• Approval of July 10, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Minutes

Council In Closed Session

The Port Colborne council meeting on August 13, 2024 is a closed session. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions.

Council Meeting

The agenda for the Port Colborne council meeting on 2024-08-13 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Special Joint Council Meeting

The special joint council meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024 in Port Colborne, Ontario has no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of placeholders and contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a statutory public meeting to present planning applications for the Stonebridge Village Subdivision. The body will discuss proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Stonebridge Village Subdivision (Files: D09-06-24 & D14-06-24, 2024-150)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for Stonebridge Village
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the Council

Council Meeting

Council will review the first trimester financial reports for 2024, including debt management and investment summaries. The meeting also includes discussions on urban forestry, tourism strategy, and several parking and traffic by-laws.

• 2024 Trimester 1 Financial Reporting (2024-107)
• Urban Forest Management Plan (2024-144)
• Tourism Strategy and Tactical Plan (2024-145)
• By-law to establish a permitting system for special event parking for Canal Days
• By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers

Council In Closed Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed.

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The agenda for the Port Colborne Downtown BIA meeting on July 17, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or boilerplate agenda with no decisions or discussions recorded. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board will meet on July 16, 2024 at the Roselawn Centre. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, disclosures of interest, adoption of the agenda, and approval of minutes. The board will hear reports from the council, curator, auxiliary, Friends of Roselawn Centre, and multiple committees, and will address any new business before adjourning.

• Call to Order
• Disclosures of Interest
• Adoption of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes (June 18, 2024)
• Committee Reports (Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, etc.)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider minor variance applications for properties on Mapleview Crescent, Louis Street, Humboldt Parkway, and Lakeshore Road West. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting.

• Minor variance at 4871 Mapleview Crescent
• Minor variance at 47 Louis Street
• Minor variance for vacant lot at Humboldt Parkway
• Multiple minor variances at 19 Lakeshore Road West
• Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Council Meeting

The provided document contains only software interface elements and empty table headers. No specific council items, motions, or topics are recorded in the text.

Court of Revision

The provided text contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate information. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are documented for this meeting.

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific business items, motions, or discussions were recorded in this text.

Council Meeting

The Port Colborne Council is reviewing several land use amendments and city property matters. Agenda items include zoning changes for 631 Lorraine Road and the sale of property at 235-241 Welland Street. The council will also consider new by-laws regarding road fouling and special event parking.

• Zoning amendments for 631 Lorraine Road
• Sale of 235-241 Welland Street to 1342392 Ontario Ltd.
• New by-law regarding the fouling of city roads
• Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2029
• Noise variance request for 175 King Street

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown BIA will hold its meeting on June 19, 2024. The agenda includes staff updates and a delegation by resident Rick Hall. No other specific business items are listed in the provided text.

• Delegation by resident Rick Hall

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and various committee updates. The board will review reports from the Curator, Finance, Membership, and Building and Property committees.

• Approval of May 21, 2024, minutes

Public Meeting

This statutory public meeting is held to present planning applications for the New Official Plan - 2024-134. The agenda includes a delegation from Kelly Martel of Dillion Consulting and a confirming by-law.

• Statutory Public Meeting: New Official Plan - 2024-134
• Delegation from Kelly Martel, Dillion Consulting
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm Council proceedings

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a potential partnership with Marilyn Barton regarding a Women's Wellness Group. Members will also receive updates on the June 7th Farmer's Market and promotional brochures. Additionally, reports on recent Southern Ontario Age-Friendly Network activities will be shared.

• Proposed partnership for a Women's Wellness Group
• Update on the June 7th Friday Farmer's Market
• Update on committee brochures and rack cards
• Report on Southern Ontario Age-Friendly Network meeting

Council In Closed Session

The provided agenda for the June 18, 2024, Port Colborne Council In Closed Session contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics or decisions are documented in this record.

Joint Fire Services Review Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics or decisions are recorded for this committee meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment is reviewing seven minor variance applications. These include requests regarding properties at 21 Royal Road, 3233 Snider Road, a vacant lot on Humboldt Parkway, and 19 Lakeshore Road West.

• Minor variance application for 21 Royal Road
• Minor variance application for vacant lot at Humboldt Parkway
• Minor variance application for 3233 Snider Road
• Four minor variance applications for 19 Lakeshore Road West

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board will review the 2023 year-end financial statements and discuss the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes consideration of a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the St. Catharines Public Library and a donation transfer from the Erwin Taylor Charitable Foundation.

• Review of 2023 Year End Financial Statements
• Discussion of 2025 Budget
• St. Catharines Public Library Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement
• Erwin Taylor Charitable Foundation Donation Transfer
• Updates to financial control and library reserve policies

Public Meeting

This meeting includes statutory public meetings regarding two planning applications. The council will review proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments for the Mapleview Subdivision and for short-term rentals.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Mapleview Subdivision (2024-124)
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Short Term Rentals (2024-125)
• Resident delegations regarding the Mapleview Subdivision proposal

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are recorded for the Main Street Business Improvement Area meeting.

Joint Fire Services Review Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2024, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Council In Closed Session

This agenda is for a closed session of Port Colborne City Council and contains only procedural boilerplate with 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 several staff reports and by-laws, including a new by-law to prohibit fouling of city roads, an amending agreement for the Meadow Heights subdivision, and a proposal to stop up and close a portion of road off Barrick and Elm. The agenda also includes updates on community centres, the East Side Employment Lands design, and the Lock 8 Gateway Park master plan. Two delegations will request exemptions from the vacant building registry for properties at 281 Chippawa Road and 174 Mitchell Street.

• Statutory public meeting on proposed stop up and close of road network off Barrick and Elm (2024-121)
• Draft by-law to prohibit obstruction, encumbering, injuring or fouling of city roads (2024-48)
• Meadow Heights Subdivision Amending Agreement – Phase 3, Stages 1-4 (2024-119)
• Declaration of portion of rail right-of-way north of Clarence Street as surplus (2024-99)
• Delegations requesting vacant building registry exemptions for 281 Chippawa Road and 174 Mitchell Street

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session of Port Colborne City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for public discussion or decision.

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items and a confidential human resources matter. The board will adopt the agenda, receive disclosures of interest, and consider confidential reports, including minutes from a prior closed session and a personnel matter under the Public Libraries Act. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session minutes from May 8, 2024 meeting
• Confidential human resources matter under Public Libraries Act Section 16.1(4)(b)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several routine items: a Seniors Community Grant update, magnifiers, the Farmers Market schedule, and a brochure/rack card discussion. New business includes presentations from CARP Representative Ursula Hudson and Certified Life & Wellness Coach Marilyn Barton. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Seniors Community Grant update
• Magnifiers discussion
• Farmers Market schedule
• Brochure and rack card discussion
• CARP Representative Ursula Hudson presentation

Meeting to Consider

This is a special meeting to consider the Wignell Municipal Drain, adjourned from April 23, 2024. Council will hear a presentation from the engineer, then consider a by-law to provide for a Section 78 and Section 4 Engineer's Report for drainage works. A confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings is also on the agenda.

• Wignell Municipal Drain report and presentation by Paul Marsh, P. Eng., EWA Engineering Inc.
• By-law to provide for a Section 78 & Section 4 Engineer's Report for Wignell Municipal Drain (provisional first and second reading)
• Confirming by-law to adopt and ratify the meeting's proceedings

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 prior minutes, standard reports from the curator, committees, and council, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 post-meeting minutes
• Reports from council, curator, auxiliary, and Friends of Roselawn Centre
• Updates from eight committees including finance, membership, and heritage
• Confidential items and new business on agenda

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area is meeting to handle routine procedural items and receive a presentation on West Street Promenade beautification by Gino Stinziani. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond standard approvals.

• Presentation on West Street Promenade Beautification by Gino Stinziani
• Approval of minutes
• Staff updates
• New business

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed-session meeting of Port Colborne City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no public agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area Board is meeting for a standard agenda that includes call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, order of business, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are listed in the agenda.

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to review staff reports and vote on several by-laws, including the purchase of 725 King Street, a draft lodging house licensing by-law, and updated operating guidelines for two Business Improvement Areas. Council will also receive the 2023 year-end surplus and project close-out report, a property tax collection history, and a shared services update for fire administration. Two delegations are scheduled from local organizations.

• By-law to authorize purchase of 725 King Street
• Draft Lodging House By-law (2024-63)
• 2023 Year End Surplus and Project Close Out (2024-57)
• Noise variance for Sherkston Shores, 490 Empire Rd (2024-109)
• By-laws to establish operating guidelines for DBIA and MSBIA boards

Council In Closed Session

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

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to review preliminary research reports on three properties: 975 Chippawa Road, 736 Pinecrest Road, and 2352 Third Concession Road. The agenda also includes staff updates, approval of the March 18, 2024 minutes, and standard procedural items. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears focused on discussion and information review.

• 975 Chippawa Road research report
• 736 Pinecrest Road preliminary research report
• 2352 Third Concession preliminary research report
• Approval of March 18, 2024 minutes

Special Joint Council Meeting

This is a special joint council meeting agenda for May 13, 2024, but the provided text 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.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear three applications: a minor variance at 803 King Street, a minor variance and consent at 232 Humboldt Parkway, and a minor variance at 730-742 Clarence Street. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other business is listed.

• Minor variance application A04-24-PC at 803 King Street by 1825081 Ontario Inc.
• Minor variance and consent applications A08-24-PC and B09-24-PC at 232 Humboldt Parkway by Jeffery Roy
• Minor variance application A09-24-PC at 730-742 Clarence Street by Bridge and Quarry Ltd.
• Approval of April 10, 2024 and April 24, 2024 minutes

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to review routine financial and circulation reports, discuss shared services and financial items, and consider updates to several library policies. The agenda includes discussion items on shared services, a resolution from the Township of Wainfleet about public libraries and older adults, board evaluation, and financial matters including the Erwin Taylor Charitable Foundation and the 2025 budget. The board will also review draft policies on gift acceptance, fundraising, partnerships, patron conduct, children and teens in the library, bed bugs, and volunteers.

• Review of 2024 operating and facilities budgets as of May 3, 2024
• Discussion of shared services (M. Cooper)
• Discussion of Township of Wainfleet resolution on public libraries and older adults
• Review of draft policies FR-01, FR-02, FR-03, OP-03, OP-10, OP-11, OP-25, VOL-01
• Confidential human resources matter under Public Libraries Act

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes and staff updates, followed by discussion items on environmental engagement, stormwater management and wastewater, urban forest, and electrification engagement and education. No specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Staff updates
• Discussion: Environmental Engagement
• Discussion: Stormwater Management & Wastewater
• Discussion: Urban Forest and Electrification Engagement

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting with no substantive decisions on the agenda. Items include adopting the agenda, approving minutes from January through April, receiving staff updates, and discussing new business. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes for Jan, Feb, March, and April meetings
• Staff updates
• New business discussion

Council In Closed Session

This agenda is for a closed session of Port Colborne City Council and contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Special Joint Council Meeting

This is a special joint council meeting agenda for Port Colborne, ON, dated 2024-04-29. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider items B05-24-PC, A02-24-PC, and A03-24-PC related to VL Firelane 3. The agenda includes an addendum to the planning report, applicant comments, a public comment, and a revised application. No other new business is listed.

• B05-24-PC, A02-24-PC, A03-24-PC - VL Firelane 3
• Addendum to B05-24-PC Planning Report
• Applicant Comments
• John Drury Comment (redacted)
• Corrected A02-24-PC Application

Meeting to Consider

This is a procedural meeting to consider the Wignell Drain Report and a related by-law for drainage works in the city. No other business is listed.

• Wignell Municipal Drain Report (2024-85) to be considered
• By-law to provide for a Section 78 & Section 4 engineer’s report for the Wignell Municipal Drain

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session of Port Colborne City Council. The agenda contains no substantive items for public discussion or decision—only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council meets April 23, 2024 to consider staff reports and by-laws, including setting 2024 property tax and storm sewer rates, acquiring a Knoll Street road-end property, and entering agreements with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and Niagara Region. The agenda also includes drainage-related items, a signage strategy, and a presentation from Canadian Niagara Power. Several by-laws will be up for passage, covering taxation, the Seaway MOU, a road weather system, and drainage maintenance.

• 2024 Property Tax and Storm Sewer By-Law (2024-101) setting tax rates
• Acquisition of unowned Knoll Street road-end property (2024-61)
• MOU with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp for artwork installation (2024-49)
• Agreement with Niagara Region for RWIS equipment on city property (2024-76)
• Bearss Drain engineer appointment and drainage maintenance billing by-laws (2024-80, 2024-72)

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Seniors Community Grant and an updated brochure/rack card, and to discuss magnifiers and the Farmers Market schedule. The committee will also hear from CARP Representative Ursula Hudson. The agenda is largely routine business with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Seniors Community Grant update
• Magnifiers discussion
• Farmers Market schedule
• Brochure and rack card discussion
• CARP Representative Ursula Hudson presentation

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, reports from the curator, council, and various committees, and new business. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Curator's report
• Council report
• Committee reports including Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, Fundraising, Policy, Accession, and Heritage
• 50th Anniversary Committee update

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 10, 2024, to consider six applications. These include three consent applications (B06-24-PC at 211 Charlotte Street, B03-24-PC and B04-24-PC at 7 Petersburg Circle, B05-24-PC at VL Firelane 3) and two minor variance applications (A02-24-PC and A03-24-PC at VL Firelane 3). The committee will also adopt the agenda, review meeting protocol, disclose any interests, handle deferrals or withdrawals, and approve the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

• B06-24-PC: Consent application for 211 Charlotte Street by 1448022 Ontario Ltd.
• B03-24-PC and B04-24-PC: Two consent applications for 7 Petersburg Circle by Peter Vieveen
• B05-24-PC: Consent application for VL Firelane 3 by Peter Smith
• A02-24-PC and A03-24-PC: Two minor variance applications for VL Firelane 3 by Peter Smith
• Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed-session agenda for Port Colborne City Council. The council will adopt a confirming by-law, review closed-session minutes from earlier meetings, and discuss two confidential reports about potential land acquisitions or dispositions, one involving solicitor-client privilege. All substantive items are confidential and not open to the public.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings
• Minutes of closed sessions from Nov 26, 2023, Jan 23 and Jan 27, 2024
• Confidential CAO Report 2024-94: proposed/pending land acquisition or disposition
• Confidential CAO Department Report 2024-89: land deal and solicitor-client privilege advice

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws, including options for regulating short-term rentals, zoning and official plan amendments for 174 Mitchell Street, and fees for pop-up patios and Nickel Beach parking. The agenda also includes a water financial plan, an infrastructure needs study, and a funding application for Lock 8 Gateway Park. Several routine items like minutes, proclamations, and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Options report for short-term rental accommodations, including draft official plan and zoning by-law amendments
• Zoning and official plan amendments for 174 Mitchell Street (files D09-05-23 and D14-10-23)
• Encroachment fees for pop-up patios (by-law amendment)
• Nickel Beach parking and related operations for 2024, including rates and traffic calming options
• Water Financial Plan 2024-88 and Infrastructure Needs Study 2024-51

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates. Members will elect a new vice chair, hear an update on the lodging bylaw, and get a presentation on the Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy. They will also discuss a possible fee subsidy contract with Niagara Region for municipal summer camps.

• Elect new vice chair to replace Kaitlynn Kerridge, who resigned
• Update on lodging bylaw development from S. Luey
• Presentation on Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy by Marc Todd
• Niagara Region offers child care fee subsidies for camps; contact Satinder Klair, 905-980-6000 ext. 3876

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee reviewed the successful Spring Fling Dance, which raised about $1,300 and collected 80 pounds of food, and discussed lessons learned. Members are planning a mental health event called 'Self-Care for Students Wellness Fair' for students, with location and date to be confirmed. They also discussed creating their own social media presence and possibly a bank account.

• Spring Fling Dance raised ~$1,300 from pizza, candy, beverages, penny sale
• 80 pounds of food collected for Reach Out Centre
• Planning 'Self-Care for Students Wellness Fair' with swag bags for 100 participants
• Committee considering own social media accounts and bank account

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and consent items like financial and circulation reports. The board will also discuss several items, including a board evaluation, shared services, a 3D printer, and an acting CEO's verbal report. Additionally, the board will review draft policies on board authority, composition, meetings, bylaw amendments, and purpose and duties.

• Review of draft policies BL-01 through BL-04 and GOV-01
• Discussion of shared services (M. Cooper)
• Discussion of 3D printer (C. MacMillan)
• Approval of 2024 operating and facilities budgets as of March 28, 2024
• Approval of circulation reports for Q4 2023, 2023 summary, and February 2024

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding a statutory public meeting to hear comments on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the property at 631 Lorraine Road. The meeting is required under the Planning Act and will be conducted virtually. Residents can submit written or virtual delegation requests until noon on the meeting day.

• Public meeting for proposed Official Plan Amendment (File D09-01-24) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File D14-02-24) at 631 Lorraine Road
• Meeting to be held virtually due to COVID-19
• Delegation requests accepted until noon on April 2, 2024
• Supporting documents include survey sketch and planning justification report

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 public decision or discussion; it is procedural only.

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area board is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and disclosing interests. The March 19 meeting lacked quorum, so no minutes were approved. The main substantive item is a discussion of new terms of reference, with a draft document attached.

• New Terms of Reference discussion (item 7.1)
• Attachment: PC Mainstreet Gateway BIA Procedural, Financial, Governance and Operating Guidelines.pdf
• March 19 meeting lacked quorum

Council Meeting

Council will vote on staff reports including 2023 council remuneration, grants for non-profit organizations, the Port Colborne water distribution system annual report, the Wignell Municipal Drain, and updated layout plans for Lockview Park. The agenda also includes a proclamation for World Autism Awareness Day, presentations from the Fair Trade Committee and Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, and a memorandum from the mayor on preventing invasive species in the Great Lakes.

• Grants for Non-Profit Organizations (report 2024-65)
• Lockview Park updated layout plans (report 2024-73)
• 2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses (report 2024-55)
• Wignell Municipal Drain (report 2024-52)
• By-law to appoint a Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown Business Improvement Area board is meeting to approve minutes from February 21, receive a financial update, and discuss the Economic Development Advisory Committee membership and the StopGap Ramp Program. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

Environmental Advisory Committee

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document lacks any concrete proposals, reports, or actions for the committee to consider.

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a Seniors Community Grant application, a recent Leaning Café event, a committee brochure, and purchases for June farmer's markets. The agenda also includes presentations from a CARP representative and a certified life and wellness coach.

• Seniors Community Grant Application
• March 7th Leaning Café Event
• Seniors Advisory Committee Brochure
• Purchase of items for June Farmer's Markets
• Presentations by CARP Representative Ursula Hudson and Certified Life & Wellness Coach Marilyn Barton

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, reports from the curator, council, auxiliary, and liaison, plus updates from eight standing committees. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Curator's report
• Auxiliary report
• Reports from 8 committees including Finance, Membership, and Heritage

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Port Colborne City Council. The agenda includes a staff report on fire department administration (2024-83), a by-law to confirm proceedings, and a confidential item from the CAO. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Fire Department Administration Update report 2024-83
• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings
• Confidential item from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice and procedural boilerplate.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee will consider historical research reports and professional opinions regarding the potential designation of properties at 5446 Sherkston Road, 825 Pleasant Beach Road, 214 Steele Street, and 5222 Second Concession Road. The committee will also review bids and specifications for the Tennessee Gates Restoration Project, noting that the Firelane 2 gates are included in the document but not in the project scope. Approval of minutes from January 22 and February 12, 2024, is also on the agenda.

• 5446 Sherkston Road and 825 Pleasant Beach Road: historical background report and professional opinion on property designation
• 214 Steele Street: historical research report (Heritage Register lists property as 210 Steele Street)
• 5222 Second Concession Road: historical research report
• Tennessee Gates Restoration Project: review of bids and specifications (Firelane 2 gates excluded from scope)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications: two minor variances and one consent at 239 Firelane 26, 88 Merritt Parkway, and 583 Fielden Avenue. The meeting also includes adoption of agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor variance application A01-24-PC for 239 Firelane 26 by Ron and Susan Webb
• Consent application B02-24-PC for 88 Merritt Parkway by Justin and Ralph Rotella
• Minor variance application A23-23-PC for 583 Fielden Avenue by Betty Guthro
• Minor variance application B18-23-PC for 583 Fielden Avenue by Betty Guthro

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to review and potentially approve eight draft human resources policies covering management, health and safety, workplace violence, employee conduct, disconnecting from work, and harassment. The board will also receive financial, circulation, and public relations reports, and discuss shared services and board governance.

• Review of draft HR policies: HR-01 through HR-13 (eight policies)
• Financial report including 2024 operating budget year-to-date
• Public Library Operating Grant confirmation of funds
• Circulation report for January 2024
• Discussion of shared services (verbal report)

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area board is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a new set of operating guidelines covering procedures, finances, governance, and operations. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, approval of minutes, staff updates, and new business. The only substantive item listed is a review of a new Terms of Reference document.

• New Terms of Reference: PC Mainstreet Gateway BIA Procedural, Financial, Governance and Operating Guidelines

Council Meeting

Port Colborne City Council is considering several new by-laws at this meeting, including a Property Standards By-law, a Vacant Building Registry By-law, and a Lot Maintenance By-law. Council will also discuss a design procurement for the East Side Employment Lands and receive the 2023 Audit Plan. Correspondence items include requests from the Town of Lincoln regarding AODA funding and a growth framework.

• Property Standards By-law and Vacant Building Registry By-law (2024-24)
• Lot Maintenance By-law (2024-28)
• East Side Employment Lands Design Procurement (2024-47)
• 2023 Audit Plan (2024-56)
• Town of Lincoln requests for AODA funding and growth framework support

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with no public items for decision. Council will consider a confirming by-law and two confidential reports under the Municipal Act, covering trade secrets, personal matters, labour relations, and solicitor-client privilege.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of Council
• Confidential CAO report 2024-50: trade secret or confidential information
• Confidential Corporate Services report 2024-60: personal matters, labour relations, solicitor-client privilege

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Port Colborne Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting of February 21, 2024, contains no actionable items, reports, or discussion topics. The document consists entirely of placeholder text and embedded content frames with no decisions, proposals, or financial details. This meeting appears to be purely procedural with no substantive business for residents to track.

• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Downtown BIA will meet to discuss routine business including approval of the 2024 budget and planning for 2024 events. The agenda also includes staff updates and approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of 2024 Budget
• 2024 Events planning

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from January, and discuss its terms of reference. The committee will also introduce new members, plan 2024 goals, and cover items like a Niagara Older Adult Association meeting, a Seniors Community Grant, and a March 7th Learning Cafe.

• Review of SCAC Terms of Reference
• 2024 Planning & Goals discussion
• Niagara Older Adult Association meeting update
• Seniors Community Grant item
• March 7th Learning Cafe item

Main Street Business Improvement Area

The Main Street Business Improvement Area board is meeting to discuss a recap of the Lock 8 Gateway Park Redesign Meeting, new directional signage for Main Street, and plans for Christmas 2024 lights and tree. The agenda also includes standard items like adoption of minutes and staff reports.

• Recap of Lock 8 Gateway Park Redesign Meeting
• Discussion of Main Street Directional Signage
• Planning for Christmas 2024 Lights & Tree
• Treasurer and Chair reports

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications: a minor variance for a property at 3637 Firelane 12 and a consent application for 105 Merritt Parkway. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures of interest, and approval of minutes.

• Minor variance application A26-23-PC for 3637 Firelane 12, applicant Diane Leon
• Consent application B01-24-PC for 105 Merritt Parkway, applicant Pamela Koudijs
• Approval of January 2024 minutes

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation report for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 650 Main Street West, along with several other staff reports. Other items include a traffic calming update, Neff Street storm sewer repair funding, Lions Field streetscape upgrades, and the sale of surplus city land on Catharine Street. The meeting also includes by-laws to adopt the Official Plan amendment, establish an Appeals and Property Standards Committee, and authorize the land sale.

• Recommendation report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 650 Main Street West
• Traffic calming update for various locations
• Neff Street storm sewer repair construction funding
• Lions Field streetscape and upgrades phase 1 update
• Sale of surplus city land on Catharine Street

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to discuss background reports on three properties: 55 Charlotte Street, 123 King Street, and 19 Tennessee Avenue. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and approval of minutes.

• 55 Charlotte Street report
• 123 King Street report
• 19 Tennessee Avenue report

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to review routine financial reports, discuss policies including financial oversight and board-CEO relationship, and consider a confidential human resources matter. The agenda is largely procedural with consent items and policy discussions.

• Review of 2024 Operating Budget Financial Report as of January 31, 2024
• Review of 2023 Operating Budget Financial Report as of January 31, 2024
• Discussion of Financial Oversight Policy (GOV 06)
• Discussion of Board-CEO Relationship Policy (GOV-08)
• Confidential human resources matter under Public Libraries Act

Public Meeting

This is a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to present a proposed zoning by-law and official plan amendment for properties at 174 Mitchell Street and a vacant lot at Mitchell and Nickel Street. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on February 6, 2024, in Council Chambers. No decisions are being made; the purpose is to receive public input.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law and official plan amendment at 174 Mitchell Street and vacant lot at Mitchell and Nickel Street (File No. D14-10-23 and D09-05-23, 2024-40)
• Attachments include a planning justification report and a conceptual site plan

Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee

The Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a lodging house licensing bylaw update, a regional transit committee position, health care services, and new apartment and landlord engagement updates. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2024.

• Lodging bylaw update - Scott Luey
• Regional Transit Committee position for Port Colborne appointee
• Health care services update - Mayor Steele
• New apartment update -- Gary Long, manager of strategic initiatives
• Landlord engagement update -- Sherry Hanson, manager of bylaw services

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed-session agenda with no public business. Council will consider a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings and discuss three confidential items: a training session for elected officials and two reports on proposed land acquisitions or dispositions.

• By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of the special closed meeting
• Public Works Department Report 2034-36: education and training for elected officials
• CAO Report 2024-17: proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
• CAO Report 2024-18: proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition

Port Colborne Downtown BIA

The Port Colborne Business Improvement Area (BIA) will meet on January 24, 2024, to adopt the agenda, discuss confidential items, review the 2023 budget, and plan for the 2024 cruise ship season. A delegation from the Tourism Coordinator is scheduled.

• Confidential review of 2023 budget under municipal trade secret exemption
• Presentation from Tourism Coordinator Greg Higginbotham on 2024 cruise ship season
• 2024 budget planning discussion

Council Meeting

Port Colborne Council will consider two Community Improvement Plan (CIP) tax increment grant applications: one for 225 Main Street and one for vacant land on Catharine Street. The agenda also includes updates on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, appointments to boards and committees, and several by-laws, including one to appoint a Chief Building Official. Correspondence items include Niagara Region budgets for water/wastewater and waste management.

• Tax increment grant for 225 Main Street (CIP Main Street CIPA)
• Tax increment grant for vacant land on Catharine Street (CIP Downtown CIPA)
• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update
• Appointments to boards and committees for 2024-27
• By-law to appoint Matthew Bowlby as Chief Building Official

Council In Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with no public business. Items include confidential legal advice from the city solicitor and a report on a proposed land transaction. The council will also adopt minutes from previous closed sessions.

• Confidential legal advice from City Solicitor Sara J. Premi
• Confidential report on proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
• Confidential report containing trade secret or financial information
• Adoption of minutes from five prior closed sessions

Heritage Sub Committee Meeting

The Heritage Sub Committee is meeting to review historical research reports for five properties in Port Colborne. The agenda includes only new business items with no decisions listed, so the meeting is likely discussion-only.

• 352 Chippawa Road historical research report
• 48 and 50 Neff Street historic research report
• 44 King Street report
• 599 King Street report
• 334 Sugarloaf Street report

Committee of Adjustment

The Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications and one consent application, including a deferred item for a vacant lot on Catharine Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a disclosure of interest from Councillor Beauregard on the Lakeshore Road West consent application.

• Minor variance for vacant lot on Catharine Street (A22-23-PC) — deferred from previous meeting
• Minor variance for 3637 Firelane 12 (A26-23-PC) — includes septic design and slope stability assessment
• Consent applications B19-23-PC, B20-23-PC, B21-23-PC for 19 Lakeshore Road West — Councillor Beauregard declared a conflict
• Approval of November and December 2023 meeting minutes

Museum, Heritage and Culture Board

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from November 21, 2023, and receive reports from the curator, auxiliary, and various committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting
• Curator's report
• Auxiliary report
• Friends of Roselawn Centre liaison report
• Reports from eight committees including Finance, Membership, Building and Property, Programme, Fundraising, Policy, Accession, and Heritage

Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The agenda includes electing a Chair and Vice Chair, reviewing the committee's Terms of Reference, and discussing the Niagara Older Adult Association, a 2024 planning meeting, and a Senior's Community Grant.

• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of current Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Niagara Older Adult Association (NOAA)
• 2024 Planning Meeting
• Senior's Community Grant

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only boilerplate items and no substantive business, decisions, or public hearings.

Public Meeting

The City of Port Colborne is holding statutory public meetings to present planning applications. These include a zoning by-law amendment for 179 Mellanby Ave. and 56 Main St. W., as well as a draft plan redline revision and zoning amendment for Rosedale Estates.

• Zoning By-law Amendment at 179 Mellanby Ave. and 56/56 ½ Main St. W. (File No. D14-08-23)
• Draft Plan Redline Revision and Zoning By-law Amendment for Rosedale Estates

Port Colborne Public Library Board

The Port Colborne Public Library Board is meeting to approve a CEO Succession Planning policy and discuss year-end reports from the CEO. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as the 2024 meeting schedule, November 2023 circulation report, financial report, and librarian's report. A confidential human resources matter will be discussed in closed session.

• Draft CEO Succession Planning Policy (GOV-13) for approval
• CEO verbal report on year-end reports
• CEO verbal report on Regional Governance Review
• Confidential human resources matter under Public Libraries Act
• Financial report as of December 28, 2023