Thorold public meetings in 2024

Council Correspondence

Thorold Council is reviewing a weekly package of correspondence and committee minutes. The items include resolutions from other municipalities requesting the redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST, a resolution regarding Community Safety and Policing Act funding, and a Ministry of the Environment update on landfilling restrictions.

• Resolutions requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST
• Resolution regarding Community Safety and Policing Act funding
• Ministry of the Environment update on landfilling restriction
• Thorold Public Library Board September 2024 minutes
• Correspondence from the Township of Pelee regarding HST

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to review recent event reports and plan for 2025. The board will discuss rental reviews and maintenance requests for the facility.

• Reports on Food Drive, Share the Warmth, and Breakfast with Santa events
• Planning for February 17 Pasta Dinner
• Review of facility rentals
• Discussion of maintenance requests

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management met on December 16, 2024, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They reviewed rental activity, event reports, and maintenance requests, but made no substantive decisions beyond routine approvals.

• Adopted agenda DRPRCC 10-2024, as amended to add Rental Review (carried)
• Adopted minutes DRPRCC 9-2024 from November 18, 2024 (carried)

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will consider a weekly correspondence package that includes five resolutions from other municipalities. Two resolutions request redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to support sustainable infrastructure projects (City of Kingston and Municipality of South Huron). One resolution supports a motion on sustainable municipal funding from the Township of Tay Valley. Another resolution asks the province to amend the Blue Box regulation (Town of Deep River). An AMO watchfile is also provided. The package includes final minutes from the Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management.

• CWCD 504-2024 – Resolution from City of Kingston (Dec 3 2024) requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure
• CWCD 505-2024 – Resolution from Township of Tay Valley (Dec 10 2024) supporting a motion on sustainable municipal funding
• CWCD 506-2024 – AMO Watchfile (Dec 12 2024)
• CWCD 507-2024 – Resolution from Town of Deep River (Nov 20 2024) requesting province to amend the Blue Box regulation
• CWCD 508-2024 – Resolution from Municipality of South Huron (Dec 9 2024) on redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled because no applications were submitted for consideration. The meeting was set to take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to no applications scheduled
• No Item Selected

Council

City Council will discuss infrastructure updates, including the Thorold Museum and Cultural Centre project and the Upper's Lane extension. The body is also deciding on several by-law amendments regarding parking restrictions and zoning.

• Traffic calming measures for Niagara Falls Road
• Appointment of the City of Thorold's Integrity Commissioner
• Removal of Holding symbol for Artisan Ridge Phase 2 zoning
• Lease agreement for Hurricane Rd. with Westover Express Pipeline Limited
• Exemption from part lot control for 144, 146, 148, and 150 Mary Street

Council Correspondence

This document is a weekly information package of correspondence circulated to Council. It contains resolutions from other municipalities and internal reports for information; no decisions are being made at this time.

• Resolutions regarding the redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure
• Resolutions regarding the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Endorsement of the Ontario Big City Mayors 'Solve the Crisis' Campaign
• Request for provincial funding for Fort Erie's Primary Care Initiative
• Notice of Decision for Bauer Landing Zoning (AM-07-2024) from the Town of Pelham

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from the November 4 meeting and consider several items. Council previously approved a consultant award for the rails‑to‑trails environmental assessment of the Thorold‑Fonthill Spur/Rail Trail (Steve Bauer Trail). The committee will also review the James Whyte Arena interim operational plan for 2024‑2025, receive updates on turf fields at Rolling Meadows and the DSBN field at McMillian Park, and discuss safety‑audit findings for existing trails.

• Consultant award for rails‑to‑trails environmental assessment of the Thorold‑Fonthill Spur/Rail Trail (Steve Bauer Trail) (Report PWCS 104‑2024)
• James Whyte Arena interim operational plan for 2024‑2025 (Report PWCS 108‑2024)
• Turf field updates: Rolling Meadows and DSBN turf field at McMillian Park
• Discussion of Master Plan Recommendation TR1 safety and accessibility audit results for all trails

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a weekly correspondence package that includes resolutions from neighboring municipalities and provincial bodies. Items cover the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program, a downtown parking request, a flag desecration resolution, a ministerial letter on Additional Residential Units, and disclosures on public‑sector salaries and fair‑share funding. No specific decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Resolution from the Township of Tay Valley on establishing an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (CWCD 479‑2024)
• Business Improvement Area request for downtown Thorold parking (CWCD 484‑2024)
• Resolution from the City of Port Colborne on Flag Desecration (CWCD 487‑2024)
• Minister Paul Calandra's letter on Additional Residential Units (CWCD 489‑2024)
• Resolution from the Municipality of St‑Charles on Public Sector Salary Disclosure (CWCD 491‑2024)

SPECIAL Council Meeting

The Thorold City Council will review a Development Charges Growth Studies addition (DF 17‑2024) and consider Bill 90‑2024, which amends By‑law 41‑2024 to establish development charges. The council will also consider Bill 91‑2024, a by‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions taken at this special meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

• DF 17‑2024 – Development Charges Growth Studies Addition
• Bill 90‑2024 – By‑law to amend By‑law 41‑2024 to establish development charges (includes Schedule B)
• Bill 91‑2024 – By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the special meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review the installation of history plaques and discuss heritage permit updates. The body will also address a street naming working group and a proposed change to the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Council's decision to remove the chimney from the Old Port Robinson School designation by-law
• Installation of history plaques for Stone Store and Trinity United
• Wrap up of items regarding 18 River Street, Port Robinson
• Discussion on moving the September 30, 2025 meeting to September 23
• Review of designation priorities for single properties, districts, and landscapes

Thorold Town and Gown Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on waste management outreach and monitoring in off-campus student housing areas. Members will also discuss the fall semester and review city website updates.

• Waste Management update on outreach and field monitoring in off-campus student housing areas
• Staff update on 'New to Thorold' landing page and 'Let's Talk Thorold' website updates
• Review of the 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule
• Recap of the fall semester from committee members

Council Correspondence

This is a distribution of weekly information packages for Council members. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are provided for information or can be added to future agendas by a Councillor.

• Resolution from Township of Papineau-Cameron regarding Ontario Building Code
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Correspondence from Town of Aurora regarding Sustainable Municipal Funding
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks proposed amendments regarding Brownfields
• Final minutes from Road Safety Advisory Committee (Nov 20) and Age-Friendly Committee (Nov 21)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 21, 2024 is an education seminar for its members. The seminar will cover topics related to property standards appeals. No applications, committee business, or decisions will be considered at this meeting.

• Training seminar on property standards appeals for Committee members

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age‑Friendly Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then consider two council resolutions. Resolution CL‑C 43‑2024 directs staff to prepare a report on increasing font size on street signs for new subdivisions and replacement signs, and to explore font sizes on other municipal signage. Resolution CL‑C 44‑2024 amends the Committee’s terms of reference to change its membership. The committee will also discuss dates for a 2025 Technology Forum and other community items.

• Resolution CL‑C 43‑2024: staff report on larger font size for street signs
• Resolution CL‑C 44‑2024: amendment to Committee terms of reference
• Technology Forum: discussion of 2025 forum dates
• World Health Organization website updates
• Thorold Centre 50+ General Membership Meeting

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The Road Safety Advisory Committee will discuss road safety concerns around Thorold Secondary School and parking enforcement on Sunset Way. The meeting will also review several recent Council decisions regarding parking restrictions and traffic calming.

• Discussion on road safety concerns around Thorold Secondary School
• Discussion on parking enforcement and driveway obstructions on Sunset Way
• Review of Council's approval of $3,750 budget over-run for parking restrictions on Sullivan Ave, Pamela Dr, and Lawrence Dr
• Review of Council's $2,050 funding approval for the Heart Niagara Bike Rodeo Event
• Review of Council's decision to install an all-way stop at Davis St. and Niagara Falls Rd.

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to discuss facility operations and upcoming events. The board will consider a motion to designate the February 17, 2025, Pasta Dinner as a Municipally Significant Event.

• Motion to designate the February 17, 2025 Pasta Dinner as a Municipally Significant Event
• Review of rentals
• Discussion of 2025 event budget requests
• Review of maintenance requests
• Approval of 2025 Board Meeting Schedule

Council Correspondence

This document is a weekly information package circulated to Council. It contains correspondence from external bodies and minutes from committee meetings for informational purposes.

• Notice of Decision regarding Maplewood Estates from the Town of Pelham
• Resolution from the Township of McGarry regarding Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding
• Resolution from Peterborough County regarding the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Minutes from the Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management (Oct 21, 2024)
• Minutes from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (Nov 7, 2024)

Council

Council will review financial data for residential rental licensing and an energy conservation plan. The meeting includes decisions on traffic calming tenders and the interim operational plan for James Whyte Arena.

• Tender award for 2024 traffic calming at multiple citywide locations
• Interim operational plan (2024-2025) for James Whyte Arena
• Consultant award for Rails to Trails Environmental Assessment RFP
• Request for municipally significant event designation for Thorold Mounts hockey tournament
• Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (2024-2029)

PUBLIC FORUM

The Public Forum Committee will hear a presentation from resident Brandon Mckenney-Somerville. The discussion focuses on by-law enforcement measures regarding the City's Parking and Traffic By-law.

• Presentation by Brandon Mckenney-Somerville regarding Parking and Traffic By-law enforcement

Council Correspondence

This is a distribution of weekly information packages and correspondence for Council. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are provided for information unless a Councillor requests to place them on a future agenda.

• Resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding Green Roads Pilot Project
• Resolution from Township of Georgian Bay regarding Municipal Elections Act updates
• Resolution from Township of Georgian Bay urging government to resume assessment cycle
• Resolution from Town of Parry Sound regarding a provincial rural road safety program
• Resolutions from City of Cambridge regarding lithium-ion importation and the homelessness/mental health crisis

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet virtually to adopt the agenda and minutes from its September meeting. Committee members will discuss items from the Policy Working Group, the Workplan/Strategic Plan Working Group, and Accessible Entrances, and will review the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. A roundtable discussion will follow before the meeting is adjourned.

• Policy Working Group discussion
• Workplan/Strategic Plan Working Group discussion
• Accessible Entrances discussion
• Review of 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule (DEIAC-C 2-2024)
• Roundtable Discussion

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The Road Safety Advisory Committee will review correspondence from Council regarding traffic calming, parking restrictions, and a new all-way stop, and will discuss road safety concerns around Thorold Secondary School.

• All-way stop to be installed at Davis St. and Niagara Falls Rd.
• Parking restrictions approved for Sullivan Ave, Pamela Dr, and Lawrence Dr.
• Road Safety Committee budget approved for Heart Niagara Bike Rodeo ($2,050).
• Discussion on parking enforcement on Sunset Way.
• Discussion on road safety around Thorold Secondary School.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee will review proposals for the Thorold-Fonthill Spur/Rail Trail (Steve Bauer Trail). The meeting also includes updates on local park signage and a dog park opening recap.

• Presentation by Rotary Club members on Thorold-Fonthill Spur/Rail Trail proposals
• Recap of the VanStralen-Griffiths Dog Park opening
• Announcement of new Battle of Beaverdams Parks signs unveiling on November 14, 2024
• Review of the 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss working group updates and the implementation of the Greening Thorold proposal. The body will also review the 2025 committee meeting schedule and recent council decisions regarding tree planting.

• Review of 2024 Tree Planting Program including events at Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park and Port Robinson East Eco Park
• Discussion on Greening Thorold Proposal and its integration into the 2025 budget process
• Notice of Commencement of Environmental Assessment for Walker South Landfill Phase 2
• Appointment of Dilong Zhang and Ratna Raj Timsina to the Committee
• Proposed 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review several correspondence items, including a resolution from the Niagara Region on the Waste Management 2025 operating budget (CWCD 455-2024). It will also receive a proposal from Good Roads Ontario for an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (CWCD 456-2024) and an endorsement of the Ontario Big City Mayors' "Solve the Crisis" campaign (CWCD 458-2024). Additionally, a public request asks the Council to declare the 48th annual old‑timers hockey tournament a municipally significant event (CWCD 459-2024), and the council will review the final minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee (Oct 29 2024).

• Resolution from Niagara Region on Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget (CWCD 455-2024)
• Correspondence from Good Roads Ontario regarding the Rural Road Safety Program (CWCD 456-2024)
• Resolution endorsing Ontario Big City Mayors' "Solve the Crisis" campaign (CWCD 458-2024)
• Request to declare the 48th old‑timers hockey tournament a municipally significant event (CWCD 459-2024)
• Final minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee (Oct 29 2024)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will review the designation of 18 River Street, discuss the 2025 committee meeting schedule, and address outstanding items like the Downtown Façade Program and the Stone Store.

• Designation of 18 River Street (The McFarland House)
• 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule
• Turning of the Sod Commemoration Funding
• Street Naming Working Group formation
• Installation of History Plaques for Designated Properties

Council Correspondence

This document is a weekly information package circulated to Council. It contains correspondence from external municipalities, provincial ministries, and committee minutes for informational purposes.

• Resolutions from the Municipality of St.-Charles regarding Asset Retirement Obligation, Family Doctors, and Green Roads Pilot Project
• Resolutions from the Town of Fort Erie regarding Niagara Transit Issues and Primary Care Initiative funding
• Correspondence from the Ministry of Energy and Electrification regarding Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future
• Resolutions from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority regarding the Ontario Deposit Return Program and Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy
• Minutes from the Thorold Business Improvement Area and Age-Friendly Committee

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age‑Friendly Committee will discuss the final report of the senior housing forum and a related city invoice. It will also hear a report on the October 17 information forum and an update on the Niagara Older Adult Alliance meeting scheduled for November 13. A proposed motion directing staff to study larger street‑sign font sizes for new subdivisions and replacements will be considered, along with possible changes to the committee’s terms of reference and the cancellation of the November meeting.

• Housing Forum final report for seniors and city invoice payment issue
• Proposed motion for Council to direct staff to prepare a report on larger street‑sign font sizes
• Report on the October 17 Information and Speakers Forum
• Amending terms of reference to change the Thorold Non‑Profit Housing Representative to an at‑large member
• Discussion on cancelling the November committee meeting

PUBLIC FORUM

The Public Forum Committee will hear a resident, Jeff Loucks, present on the City of Thorold's policy for water invoice notices to tenants. Staff, represented by Setu Shah, Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer, will respond. The committee will then take questions from members before adjourning. No decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on city policy respecting water invoice notices to tenants
• Applicant presentation by resident Jeff Loucks
• Staff response by Setu Shah, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer
• Public Forum Committee Q&A session
• Hybrid meeting format (in‑person at Council Chamber and virtual participation)

Council

The Thorold City Council will review three by‑law items, including exemptions for the Towpath Estates and Rolling Meadows subdivisions and a motion to ratify the council's actions from this meeting. Items for consent include an update on the Upper's Lane Roadway Extension and a part‑lot control exemption for Block 59 and Block 22. Additional agenda items cover routine reports, a mental‑health presentation, and the upcoming 2025 council meeting schedule.

• Bill 83‑2024 – By‑law to exempt Block 59, Plan 59R‑18174 (33, 35, 39, 41 Whelan Court) from part‑lot control – Towpath Estates
• Bill 84‑2024 – By‑law to exempt Block 22, Plan 59R‑18140 (61 and 65 Elvira Way) from part‑lot control – Rolling Meadows
• Bill 85‑2024 – By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at this meeting
• CLK‑C 16‑2024 – Update respecting Upper's Lane Roadway Extension
• DS 44‑2024 – Part Lot Control Exemption for Block 59 Towpath and Block 22 Rolling Meadows

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board will review several items, including a rental review, community‑group engagement, beautification purchases, and capital budget requests. A key agenda item is a discussion of a resolution to amend bylaw 1989‑1251 to remove the chimney from the Old Port Robinson School heritage designation. The board will consider forwarding a similar resolution to Council.

• Rental Review
• Community Group Engagement discussion
• Beautification Account Purchases
• Capital Budget Requests
• Heritage Designation Amendment – removal of chimney from Old Port Robinson School designation

Council Correspondence

The weekly correspondence package includes resolutions from the Town of Bracebridge, the Town of Smiths Falls and the Township of McGarry on AMCTO recommendations and provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act. It also contains a notice of commencement of an Environmental Assessment for Walker South Landfill Phase 2 from Walker Industries. Additional items are an AMO watchfile and final minutes of the DRPRCC and Heritage Advisory Committee meetings. No items are scheduled for a council decision unless a councillor moves them onto the agenda.

• CWCD 432-2024 – Resolution from the Town of Bracebridge (Oct 9 2024) on AMCTO Recommendations for the Municipal Elections Act.
• CWCD 433-2024 – Resolution from the Town of Smiths Falls (Oct 7 2024) on Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act.
• CWCD 434-2024 – Resolution from the Township of McGarry (Oct 8 2024) on AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act.
• CWCD 435-2024 – Notice of Commencement of Environmental Assessment for Walker South Landfill Phase 2 (Walker Industries, Oct 17 2024).
• Committee minutes: DRPRCC (Sept 23 2024) and Heritage Advisory Committee (Oct 15 2024).

Committee of Adjustment

The Thorold Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications for 20 Regent Street: a consent application (D10-16-2024) and a minor variance (D13-25-2024). The meeting will also adopt minutes from the August 15 and September 19 meetings, receive a statement from the secretary‑treasurer, and address any other business.

• Adopt minutes from CoA 8-2024 (August 15, 2024)
• Adopt minutes from CoA 9-2024 (September 19, 2024)
• Statement by Secretary‑Treasurer regarding circulation
• Application D10-16-2024 – consent for 20 Regent Street
• Application D13-25-2024 – minor variance for 20 Regent Street

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will meet virtually on October 15, 2024. After standard procedural items, the committee will discuss a formal request for municipal funding for the Turning of the Sod commemoration luncheon and a proposal to have the event declared municipally significant. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement
• Declaration of Interest
• Adoption of Agenda
• Discussion on funding request for the Turning of the Sod luncheon and municipal significance designation

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a set of correspondence items circulated for information. The items include resolutions from neighboring municipalities on the Ontario Deposit Return Program, updates to the Municipal Elections Act, joint health campaigns, concerns about radioactive material transport, and support for community transit funding. No decisions are indicated; the agenda serves as an informational package.

• Resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury endorsing the Ontario Deposit Return Program expansion
• Resolution from the Township of Clearview on provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Joint resolution from the Townships of Nairn and Hyman and Baldwin opposing transport of radioactive material to the Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area
• Resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg supporting continued funding for Southwest Community Transit
• Resolution from the Township of Puslinch regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund

SPECIAL Council Meeting

The special council meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024 in Thorold, Ontario does not list any agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided agenda.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee will review the opening and closing dates for the Frank Doherty Arena and dog park, as well as splash pads. The committee will also discuss public outdoor washrooms.

• Adoption of September 9, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on Frank Doherty Arena opening
• Discussion on dog park opening
• Discussion on splash pad closing
• Discussion on public outdoor washrooms

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a weekly correspondence package containing resolutions from other municipalities. Items include policies on lithium‑ion battery imports, physician shortages, alcohol sales strategy, tile‑drain loan limits, and sustainable infrastructure funding. No formal decisions are scheduled; the package serves as informational material for councillors.

• Resolution on regulations for importation of used lithium‑ion batteries (Town of Cobourg)
• Resolution on AMO‑OMA joint campaign addressing physician shortage (Municipality of St‑Charles)
• Resolution on provincial alcohol strategy for convenience stores and fuel locations (City of Temiskaming Shores)
• Resolution requesting increase to tile‑drain loan limit (Municipality of St‑Charles)
• Resolution supporting sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities (Municipality of St‑Charles)

Council

The Thorold City Council will consider and adopt several by‑laws that exempt specific blocks in the Towpath Estates subdivision from Part Lot Control, designate 18 River Street as a heritage property, and amend the parking and traffic by‑law for the Hansler Heights subdivision. Items for consent include financial summaries, financing leases, accounts payable, and various development and infrastructure proposals. The council will also hear a motion to amend the City’s Code of Conduct complaint protocol and review grant applications for tree planting, community sports, and housing water systems.

• Bill 73-2024 – Part Lot Control exemption for Block 56, Towpath Estates
• Bill 74-2024 – Part Lot Control exemption for Block 58, Towpath Estates
• Bill 75-2024 – Heritage designation of 18 River Street (the McFarland House)
• Bill 77-2024 – Amend parking and traffic by‑law for Hansler Heights Subdivision
• Bill 78-2024 – Assume primary and secondary services for Hansler Heights Phase 1

Council Correspondence

The council meeting is a weekly correspondence distribution. Members will review letters and resolutions from the Thorold Public Library, neighboring municipalities, and regional bodies. No items are scheduled for a vote; the items are for information only.

• Thorold Public Library Newsletter (October‑December 2024 Program Guide)
• Letter from C. Lantz regarding the Upper's Lane Extension Agreement (Rolling Meadows – Rudanco Parkbridge)
• Resolution from the Township of Amaranth on Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Resolution from the Municipality of Casselman supporting AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Resolution from the Town of Fort Erie endorsing the Solve the Crisis Project

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, review ongoing heritage matters such as the Stone Store, Flannery House and the installation of history plaques, and consider new business items. New business includes the designation of the Williams‑Daboll House at 82 Welland Street North, a directive to proceed with designating 18 River Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and a proposal for a Digital Heritage Walk initiative.

• Designation of 82 Welland St N (Williams‑Daboll House) under the Ontario Heritage Act (DS 36-2024)
• Council motion directing staff to proceed with designation of 18 River Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Presentation of a new Digital Heritage Walk initiative
• Installation of history plaques for the Stone Store, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and Trinity United
• Heritage Permit status update

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to review rental data and discuss 2025 capital budget requests. The board will also review the timetable for current projects, including exterior painting and a parking lot extension.

• Tender Award for the Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Parking Lot Extension (PWCS 91-2024)
• Discussion on 2025 capital budget requests
• Review of building heritage and beautification projects with Heritage Advisory Committee Chair Anna O'Hare
• Overview of rentals from June to October
• Appointment of Ratna Raj Timsina to the Board

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a series of external resolutions and letters received from neighboring municipalities and the Association of Ontario Municipalities. Items include a cellular coverage resolution from Tillsonburg, a funding request from Tweed, a family physician support resolution from Fort Erie, a proposal from Hilliard on OPP funding, and a housing‑related letter from Kitchener. The council will also receive approved minutes from the Thorold Library Board and the Age‑Friendly Committee.

• CWCD 392-2024 – Cellular Coverage Resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg (dated September 9, 2024)
• CWCD 393-2024 – Canada Community‑Building Funds allocation request from the Municipality of Tweed (dated September 10, 2024)
• CWCD 394-2024 – Support for Family Physicians resolution from the Town of Fort Erie (dated August 26, 2024)
• CWCD 395-2024 – Funding proposal from the Township of Hilliard to reabsorb OPP costs (dated September 18, 2024)
• CWCD 396-2024 – Letter on Renovictions and Safe and Adequate Housing from the City of Kitchener (dated August 26, 2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Thorold Committee of Adjustment will meet on September 19, 2024. The meeting will consider Application D13-24-2024, a minor variance request for the property at 1970 Polloway Road. No other agenda items are listed.

• Minor variance application D13-24-2024 for 1970 Polloway Road

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age‑Friendly Committee agenda for Thorold on 2024‑09‑19 contains no listed items. The document only shows generic interface elements and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded.

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a series of correspondence items, including resolutions from other municipalities and advisory committee minutes. No council decisions are listed; the items are for informational purposes only. The agenda covers updates to the Municipal Elections Act, regional governance studies, watershed strategies, and incentive program requests.

• Resolution from the City of Quinte West on AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (CWCD 381-2024)
• Resolution from the Township of Springwater on the Study on Regional Governance (CWCD 382-2024)
• Resolution from the Town of Rainy River on AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (CWCD 383-2024)
• Correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority on Watershed‑based Resource Management Strategy and Public Information Centre (CWCD 385-2024)
• Resolution from the City of Port Colborne requesting extensions to Niagara Region Incentive Programs (CWCD 389-2024)

SPECIAL Council Meeting

The Thorold City Council will consider a motion to waive notice requirements and then vote on repealing Bill 63‑2024, Bill 64‑2024 and Bill 65‑2024. Related memoranda and a by‑law (Bill 71‑2024) to enact the repeal are on the agenda. A second by‑law (Bill 72‑2024) will adopt, ratify and confirm the actions taken at this meeting. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Motion to waive notice requirements for reconsideration of Bills 63‑2024, 64‑2024 and 65‑2024 (section 11.1/11.2 of the Procedural By‑law).
• CLK‑C 14‑2024 – Repeal of Bill 63‑2024, Bill 64‑2024 and Bill 65‑2024.
• Bill 71‑2024 – By‑law to repeal Bills 63‑2024, 64‑2024 and 65‑2024.
• Bill 72‑2024 – By‑law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of this special meeting.
• DS 37‑2024 – Recommendation Report for 75 Ormond St S.

Council

The Thorold City Council will consider several zoning and by-law amendments, including rezoning 75 Ormond Street South and changes to St. David Street West. Items for consent include financial statements, a tender award for a community centre parking lot extension, and parking restrictions in Rolling Meadows. Motions will be presented on a pest control subsidy, an all‑way stop at Davis Street and Niagara Falls Road, and an amendment to the city’s complaint protocol. A closed session will address confidential matters such as land acquisition and code‑of‑conduct issues.

• Bill 63-2024 – rezoning 75 Ormond St S (zoning by‑law amendment)
• Bill 66-2024 – zoning amendment for 46 & 48 St David Street West
• Bill 69-2024 – all‑way stop at St David's St and Ormond St North (traffic by‑law amendment)
• PWCS 91-2024 – tender award for Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre parking lot extension
• Motion for Pest Control Subsidy

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive the operational plan and capital improvement estimates for the James Whyte Arena that council directed staff to prepare. The committee will discuss a proposed phone number for sport‑field cancellations, review the Battle of Beaverdams Park sign, and consider possible meeting dates for 2025. Standard agenda items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes will also be completed.

• Review and comment on the operational plan and capital improvement estimates for James Whyte Arena
• Discuss creation of a phone number for sport field cancellations
• Consider the Battle of Beaverdams Park sign (attached document PRF_51.1875x35.5.pdf)
• Discuss potential meeting dates for the Committee in 2025
• Adopt agenda and minutes

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee held a routine meeting with no formal decisions. They discussed a potential city-wide field cancellation phone number, reviewed a concept for a Battle of Beaverdams Park sign, and began planning the 2025 meeting schedule. Staff will follow up on these items.

• Adopted agenda PTRC 7-2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes PTRC 6-2024 (carried)

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive a presentation on the FoodCycle Science Municipal Pilot Program, and consider correspondence regarding lithium‑ion battery importation and safety regulations. The committee will also review the Greening Thorold Proposal and receive updates from its working groups on Earth Day, boulevard planting, and long‑term goals. An appointment of N. Green as the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority representative is noted.

• Presentation: FoodCycle Science Municipal Pilot Program (FoodCycler Municipal Solutions_Thorold.pdf)
• Correspondence CWCD 338‑2024 on regulations for importation and safe use of lithium‑ion batteries
• Greening Thorold Proposal (Greening Thorold Proposal.pdf)
• Working Group updates: Earth Day, Boulevard Planting, Committee Long Term Goals
• Appointment of N. Green as NPCA representative on the committee

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review six pieces of correspondence during its weekly meeting. Items include a Niagara Region waste‑management plan, a Canadian National Railway proclamation request for Rail Safety Week, a physician‑shortage resolution from West Nipissing, an AMO watchfile, and a resolution on exotic animals from Kirkland Lake. The agenda also lists upcoming Parks, Trails and Recreation and Joint Accessibility advisory committee meetings.

• CWCD 376-2024 – Niagara Region Waste Management Strategic Plan Phase Two Engagement Opportunities
• CWCD 377-2024 – Canadian National Railway proclamation request for Rail Safety Week 2024 (Sept 23‑29)
• CWCD 378-2024 – Resolution from Municipality of West Nipissing on Physician Shortage in Ontario
• CWCD 379-2024 – AMO Watchfile – September 5, 2024
• CWCD 380-2024 – Resolution from Town of Kirkland Lake regarding Exotic Animals

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive a presentation on the Niagara Region Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, and review correspondence on significant cultural dates. The committee will note the resignation of member Cesar Fernando Flores Rodríguez and discuss ongoing work of its policy, strategic plan, and accessibility working groups, as well as the Niagara Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan.

• Presentation: Niagara Region Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan (Cassie Ogunniyi)
• Correspondence: Days of Significance (Hajj Pilgrimage, Indigenous Peoples Day 2024, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, July‑September 2024 summaries)
• Committee vacancy: resignation of Cesar Fernando Flores Rodríguez
• Review of Niagara Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2021‑2025
• Committee Business: Policy Working Group, Strategic Plan Working Group, Accessible Entrances, Community Resource Information

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee received a presentation from Niagara Region's Manager of DEI on the Region's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, covering data collection, progress tracking, and focus areas. The committee also adopted the agenda and minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Adopted agenda DEIAC 5-2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes DEIAC 3-2024 from June 6, 2024 (carried)

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will receive a weekly correspondence package containing several external resolutions and informational documents. Items include a resolution supporting AMCTO updates to the Municipal Elections Act, a notification about Niagara Region incentive program extensions, an AMO Watchfile, a letter on legislative amendments to municipal codes of conduct, and a support resolution for the Canada Community‑Building Fund. No formal decisions are scheduled unless a councillor moves to act on any item.

• Resolution to support AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act (Township of Russell)
• Notification of Request for Extensions to Niagara Region Incentive Programs (City of St. Catharines)
• AMO Watchfile – August 29, 2024
• Letter on Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement (City of Brantford)
• Support Resolution for the Canada Community‑Building Fund (Town of Plympton‑Wyoming)

Thorold Town and Gown Committee

The Thorold Town & Gown Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, acknowledge the land, and record declarations of interest. It will discuss preparation for the upcoming fall semester and hold a roundtable discussion. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review eight items of correspondence from other municipalities, each presented as a resolution or letter. No decisions are listed; the items are for informational purposes and possible future action. Topics include library funding, intimate partner violence, recycling, mental‑health rehab, radioactive material transport, public‑sector salary disclosure, and an AMO watchfile.

• Resolution from the Town of Grimsby on increasing funding for public libraries and community museums
• Resolution from the Town of Essex declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario (Bill 173)
• Resolution from the Township of Whitewater on ineligible source recycling
• Resolution from the Township of Whitewater on a mental health addiction rehab facility
• Letter from the Townships of Nairn and Hyman and Baldwin concerning transport of naturally occurring radioactive material at the Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a set of external correspondences and resolutions circulated for information. Items include resolutions on joint health campaigns, physician shortages, environmental accommodations, water testing, and immigration support from various Ontario municipalities. No items are marked for formal discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – AMO/OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign (dated August 6, 2024)
• Resolution from the Township of Lake of Bays – Request for provincial recognition of physician shortage (dated August 13, 2024)
• Letter from the Niagara Escarpment Commission – Short Term Accommodation Decision (dated August 14, 2024)
• Resolution from the Township of Terrace Bay – Support for Public Health phase‑out of free water testing for private wells (dated July 15, 2024)
• Resolution from the Township of Terrace Bay – Support for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (dated August 6, 2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three specific land applications. The body will review requests for minor variances and land consents for properties in Thorold.

• Minor Variance application D13-21-2024 for 18 Welland Street South
• Minor Variance application D13-22-2024 for 11 Front Street South
• Consent application D10-14-2024 for 26 Renfrew Drive, Part 2
• Consent application D10-15-2024 for 26 Renfrew Drive, Part 3

Council

The Thorold City Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear the mayor's report and regional councillor update, and consider delegations and presentations. It will vote on several consent items, including funding resolutions and by‑law amendments, and decide on the tender award for the Pine Street sanitary‑sewer replacement project. Additional items include a site‑alteration permit for 13030 Lundy's Lane and a heritage designation motion for 82 Welland St. N.

• Tender award for Pine Street sanitary sewer replacement (PWCS 73-2024)
• Site alteration permit for 13030 Lundy's Lane (PWCS 79-2024)
• Heritage designation of 82 Welland St. N. under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 60-2024)
• Amendment to the City’s Parking and Traffic By‑law (Bill 58-2024)
• Motion to approve the City of Thorold 2024 Canada Day event (Motion 14.2)

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will review a weekly correspondence package. It includes a letter of support from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan urging the provincial government to promptly resume the property assessment cycle. The package also contains the final minutes of the Road Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on August 7, 2024. An announcement of the upcoming Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 15, 2024 is also provided.

• CWCD 350-2024 – Letter of Support urging the government to promptly resume the assessment cycle (from Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan).
• Final minutes of the Road Safety Advisory Committee meeting dated August 7, 2024.
• Announcement of the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024.

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The Road Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss traffic calming requests and review draft reports on parking and road safety. The body will also address committee recruitment for one at-large vacancy.

• Proposed parking restriction on Sullivan Avenue
• Traffic calming reports for St. David's Road and Ormond Street North, Miracle Way and Sunset Way, and Niagara Falls Road
• Traffic calming requests for Charm Place, Tupper Drive, and Welland Street S and Portland Street
• Traffic calming request for intersection of Spring Crest Way/Venture Way and Uppers Lane
• Discussion on Cleveland Street parking

Council Correspondence

The council will review a weekly correspondence package that includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as increased library and museum funding, phase‑out of free water well testing, wastewater dechlorination, affordable housing development charges, asset retirement obligations, lithium‑battery regulations, forest sector support, and physician shortages. The package also contains the final minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on July 30 2024. Councillors may request any item be placed on a future agenda for council action.

• CWCD 329‑2024 – Support for increased funding to libraries and museums (Resolution from St‑Charles, May 15 2024)
• CWCD 330‑2024 – Support for phase‑out of free water well testing (Resolution from St‑Charles, May 15 2024)
• CWCD 332‑2024 – Development Charges Act exemption for affordable and attainable residential units (Resolution from Niagara Region, July 25 2024)
• CWCD 338‑2024 – Regulations for importation and safe use of lithium‑ion batteries (Resolution from Wawa, July 23 2024)
• CWCD 345‑2024 – Request to the province to support family physicians (Resolution from City of Toronto, June 26‑27 2024)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider financial invoices, receive a status update on heritage permits, and discuss updates on designation timelines for the William‑Daboll House at 82 Welland Street North and 18 River Street in Port Robinson. The meeting also includes discussion of installing history plaques for the Stone Store, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Trinity United, and a work‑plan update on upcoming heritage events.

• Installation of history plaques for the Stone Store, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and Trinity United
• Heritage Permit – status update
• Update on designation timeline for William‑Daboll House (82 Welland Street North)
• Update on research report and designation timeline for 18 River Street, Port Robinson
• Financial – invoices for payment

Council Correspondence

The Thorold City Council will receive four pieces of correspondence for review: a letter from Frontenac County requesting provincial recognition of a physician shortage; a resolution from Fort Erie on physician shortage and health‑care funding; a resolution from Bradford West Gwillimbury proposing a province‑wide long‑service medal program for police and paramedics; and a resolution from Stratford endorsing safe‑use regulations for lithium‑ion batteries. The agenda also notes the upcoming Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on July 30, 2024.

• CWCD 325-2024 – Frontenac County request for provincial recognition of physician shortage
• CWCD 326-2024 – Fort Erie resolution on physician shortage and health‑care funding
• CWCD 327-2024 – Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution for province‑wide long‑service medals for police and paramedics
• CWCD 328-2024 – Stratford resolution endorsing safe‑use regulations for lithium‑ion batteries
• Heritage Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 30, 2024

Council Correspondence

The Thorold Council agenda for July 19, 2024, is a weekly correspondence distribution. The meeting includes resolutions from other municipalities regarding infrastructure and poverty reduction, as well as minutes from the Committee of Adjustment.

• Resolution from Stratford regarding infrastructure financial pressures
• Resolution from Niagara Region regarding Social Assistance Rates
• Correspondence from Niagara Region on Waste Management Strategic Plan
• Resolution from Township of Larder Lake on Social and Economic Prosperity
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from June 20, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications: one for 73 Martin Street and another for 50 Hodgkins Avenue. The Committee will discuss each application and make a decision on the requested variances. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Minor variance application – 73 Martin Street
• Minor variance application – 50 Hodgkins Avenue

Council Correspondence

This agenda consists of the weekly distribution of incoming communications for Thorold City Council. The items include resolutions and informational updates from various Ontario municipalities and organizations.

• Resolution from Township of Emo regarding operational budget funding
• Resolution from Municipality of Central Manitoulin regarding water testing support
• AMO/OMA joint resolution campaign on physician shortage
• Resolution from Municipality of East Ferris regarding lithium-ion battery regulations
• Resolution from Town of Cochrane regarding Blue Box recycling sources

Council

The meeting includes discussions regarding an expression of interest for the Whyte Arena and a design award for the Allanburg Community Centre renovation. Council will also consider emergency splashpad repairs and site alterations at Upper's Grove. Additionally, several by-laws regarding the Towpath Estates subdivision are presented for approval.

• Expression of Interest - Whyte Arena
• RFP Award - Allanburg Community Centre Renovation Design
• Emergency Splashpad Repair
• Part Lot Control exemptions for Towpath Estates Subdivision
• Canada Community Building Fund agreement

Council Correspondence

This agenda item distributes a weekly information package of correspondence to Thorold City Council. The items include various resolutions from other Ontario municipalities and notices regarding utility earnings and regional planning amendments.

• Frontenac County resolution on sustainable infrastructure funding
• Enbridge Gas notice regarding 2023 utility earnings and OEB application
• Leamington Municipality resolution on non-native wild animal regulations
• Tecumseh resolution on water and wastewater system affordability
• Niagara Region report on proposed Niagara Escarpment Act amendments

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The committee will hold elections for a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive updates regarding the city's withdrawal from the Partners for Climate Protection Program. Additionally, working groups will provide progress reports on Earth Day and boulevard planting.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on withdrawal from the Partners for Climate Protection Program
• Working group updates on Earth Day and Boulevard Planting
• Notice of J. Prytula's resignation from the committee
• Appointment of Jessica Abraham as staff liaison

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee will review correspondence regarding upcoming days of significance in the Niagara Region. Members will also address items related to policy, strategic planning, and accessible entrances. The agenda includes a review of the Niagara Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2025.

• Review of June and July days of significance
• Policy Working Group discussion
• Workplan/Strategic Plan Working Group discussion
• Discussion on accessible entrances
• Review of Niagara's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2025

Council Correspondence

This document is a weekly information package for Thorold Council containing correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. It includes resolutions on topics such as infrastructure funding, water testing, and battery regulations. The package also contains recent minutes from several advisory committees.

• Resolution regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Resolution regarding phasing out free water testing for private wells
• Notification of the Green Roads Pilot Project in St. Catharines
• Correspondence regarding lithium-ion battery regulations
• Minutes from the Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on several local heritage sites, including the Williams-Daboll House and 18 River Street. Members will also discuss the impact of Bill 200, which extends the deadline for reviewing legacy properties to 2027. Additionally, a lot line revision for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is under consideration.

• Lot line revision at 24/26 Clairmont Street (St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church)
• New provincial deadline of January 1, 2027, for reviewing legacy heritage properties
• Update on research and timelines for 18 River Street, Port Robinson
• Installation of history plaques for the Stone Store and local churches
• Discussion regarding Williams-Daboll House at 82 Welland Street North

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct elections for a new Vice Chair. Members will review updates regarding the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and previously approved projects at Battle of Beaverdams Park. The meeting also includes discussions on parking at Gil Gordon Park and interest in the James Whyte Arena.

• Election of a new Committee Vice Chair
• Decew Road Trail and dog park construction updates
• Review of $4,000 in event services for Battle of Beaverdams Park
• Parking improvements at Gil Gordon Park
• Expressions of interest for James Whyte Arena

Age-Friendly Committee

The committee is reviewing minutes from the May 16 meeting and discussing upcoming senior programs. Topics include planning for a September 25 Forum and updates on the New Horizons Grant.

• September 25 Forum
• Senior of the Year Awards Working Group
• New Horizons Grant Update
• 40th Anniversary of the Seniors Centre
• Font size on street signs update

Council Correspondence

This agenda item is a weekly information package circulated to Council for review. It contains correspondence from other municipalities and recent committee minutes. No new decisions are being made in this document.

• Resolution from Township of North Dundas regarding Infrastructure Small Rural Municipalities
• Resolution from Municipality of Tweed regarding OPP Notice of Motion
• AMO Watchfile dated June 20, 2024
• Thorold Public Library minutes from May 15, 2024
• Committee of Adjustment minutes from May 16, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for minor variances and consents. These requests involve properties on Allanport Road, Thorold Stone Road, Harmony Way, Egerter Road, Hagar Street, and St. David’s Road.

• Minor variance application for 1706 Allanport Road
• Minor variance application for 1040 Thorold Stone Road
• Minor variance application for Harmony Way Block 29
• Consent and minor variances for 3-5 Hagar Street
• Consent application for 197 St. David’s Road

Council

Thorold City Council will hold a statutory public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 46 and 48 St. David Street West. The agenda also includes discussions on transferring Highway 20 jurisdiction to Niagara Region and approving an Enbridge Gas franchise agreement.

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 46 & 48 St. David Street West
• Approval of Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement (Bill 45-2024)
• Transfer of Highway 20 jurisdiction from MTO to Niagara Region
• Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management budget request
• Replacement of arena security doors

PUBLIC FORUM

The Public Forum Committee will hear a presentation regarding the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Canby St. and Hamilton Blvd. Resident Wonchul Jung will present the request, followed by a response from the Director of Operations and Public Works.

• All-way stop proposal for Canby St. and Hamilton Blvd.
• Presentation by resident Wonchul Jung
• Staff response from Geoff Holman, Director of Operations and Public Works

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Board of Management is discussing various beautification projects including signs, windows, and tables. Members will also review rental dates and staff availability for budget-approved projects and plan upcoming seasonal events.

• Beautification projects (sign, window, tables, maintenance)
• Review of rental dates and staff availability
• June 8 BBQ event report
• Evening with Spirit Fundraiser
• Planning for December events including Food Drive and Breakfast with Santa

Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management

The Board will review a letter of decline from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding an application to the Rural Economic Development program. The meeting also includes a building tour and pre-renovation planning.

• Letter of decline for Allanburg Community Centre Improvement grant
• Building tour and pre-renovation planning
• Adoption of March 11, 2024 minutes

Council Correspondence

This meeting consists of the weekly distribution of correspondence to Thorold Council members. The package includes various resolutions from other municipalities and committee minutes for review.

• Decline of Allanburg Community Centre Improvement application
• Resolutions regarding free well water testing in Ontario
• Resolution from Tweed regarding exotic animals in Ontario
• Minutes from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Minutes from Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss recent Council approvals regarding a $10,000 Tree Canada Community Grant and the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. Members will also review the Partners for Climate Protection Program presentation and receive an update on the Lake Gibson Corridor.

• $10,000 Tree Canada Community Grant for Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park
• Review of 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
• Partners for Climate Protection Program presentation discussion
• Lake Gibson Corridor update

Council Correspondence

This meeting circulates a weekly information package containing letters from other municipalities and final minutes from five advisory committees. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled for this session. The correspondence tracks regional discussions on transit, infrastructure, and municipal services that may inform future local policy.

• Letters of support and resolutions from regional municipalities covering water costs, infrastructure funding, ridesharing, and mental health services
• Memo regarding the Niagara Region Transit specialty services contract
• Final minutes for Town and Gown, Road Safety Advisory, Environment/Climate Change/Biodiversity, Age-Friendly, and Heritage Advisory committees

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding issues faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Thorold. Members will also review the Niagara Region’s 2023 DEI Action Plan progress report. Discussion is scheduled regarding implementing a new DEI Strategy as part of the city's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

• Presentation on 2SLGBTQ+ community issues and committee support
• Review of Niagara Region Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan 2023 Progress Report
• Implementation of the City’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan DEI Strategy
• Review of Community Safety and Well-being Plan

Council Correspondence

This is the Council's weekly information package, circulated for review. It includes 14 correspondence items from other municipalities and agencies, covering topics such as increased Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, GO Train service expansion, urgent care centre operations, library funding, and planning-related resolutions. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda.

• Resolution from Town of Cochrane re: Increase Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
• Niagara Region resolution re: all-day, two-way GO Train service expansion
• Town of Fort Erie resolution re: continuation of Urgent Care Centre in Fort Erie and Port Colborne
• West Lincoln resolution re: increased funding for libraries and museums
• Memo re: partial settlement of residential zoning by-law appeal (OLT-22-002825)

Council

This agenda for the Thorold, ON Council meeting on 2024-05-28 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Thorold Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, reviewing correspondence, and discussing ongoing heritage items. Key topics include an update on the Canadian Corps/Thorold Museum lease at 2 Carleton Street, installation of history plaques, and new business on the Williams-Daboll House and 18 River Street. The committee will also discuss a proposed lot line severance at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and plan for upcoming events.

• Update on lease assignment for Canadian Corps/Thorold Museum at 2 Carleton Street
• Discussion of history plaque installations for Stone Store, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and Trinity United
• New business: Williams-Daboll House (82 Welland Street North) and 18 River Street, Port Robinson
• Planning item: proposed lot line severance at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (24/26 Clairmont Street)
• Work plan includes Canada Day, weekly market, and November 2024 Turning of the Sod commemoration

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for May 24, 2024, where council receives informational items from other municipalities and bodies. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda. Items include resolutions on Niagara Escarpment enforcement, Blue Box regulations, operational budget funding, and committee minutes.

• Resolution from Town of Halton Hills on Niagara Escarpment Enforcement (CWCD 252-2024)
• Resolution from Township of Lanark Highlands on amending Blue Box Regulations (CWCD 253-2024)
• Resolution from Town of Cochrane on Operational Budget Funding (CWCD 255-2024)
• AMO Watchfile for May 23, 2024 (CWCD 254-2024)
• Minutes from Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (May 9) and Road Safety Advisory Committee (May 15)

SPECIAL Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion from Councillor O'Hare to grant additional funding to the Thorold Museum Board. The motion was not submitted by the notice deadline, so council must first pass a two-thirds majority resolution to waive the notice requirement before considering it. The agenda also includes a by-law to confirm the actions of this meeting.

• Motion to grant additional funding to the Thorold Museum Board (requires two-thirds vote to waive late-notice rule)
• Bill 39-2024: by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm actions of Council at May 23, 2024 meeting

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for May 17, 2024. Council is not voting on these items; they are circulated for information. Councillors may request that any item be placed on a future agenda for discussion. The package includes resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like water testing, exotic animals, and infrastructure funding, plus the AMO Watchfile and Thorold Public Library minutes.

• Resolution from Greater Napanee on protecting community water
• Resolution from Gore Bay on Public Health Ontario phasing out free water testing for private wells
• Resolution from East Ferris and Larder Lake on restricting non-native exotic wild animals
• Resolutions from East Ferris and Georgian Bay on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Resolution from Larder Lake requesting amendments to Blue Box regulations

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age-Friendly Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming senior-focused events, including a June 5 forum and a September 25 forum, as well as the Senior of the Year Awards and the 40th anniversary of the Seniors Centre. The agenda also includes updates on a New Horizons Grant and rack cards, plus a roundtable discussion. Most items are for discussion or planning rather than final decisions.

• June 5 Forum - A Celebration of Seniors
• September 25 Forum
• Senior of the Year Awards Working Group
• 40th Anniversary of the Seniors Centre on June 15
• New Horizons Grant Update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three applications: a consent and minor variance for 40 River Street, a minor variance for 73 Martin Street, and a minor variance for 2740 Merrittville Highway. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and declarations of conflict of interest.

• Consent and minor variance application for 40 River Street (D10-09-2024, D13-11-2024)
• Minor variance application for 73 Martin Street (D13-12-2024)
• Minor variance application for 2740 Merrittville Highway (D13-13-2024)
• Adoption of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting (CoA 4-2024)

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The Road Safety Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several road safety items, including the Allanburg Area Transportation Study and a whistle cessation study. The committee will also discuss the intersection of St. David's Road and Ormond Street North, and Cleveland Street parking. Council recently approved an $800 grant for the Heart Niagara Bike Rodeo and did not pass the committee's recommendation to pause an all-way stop installation at Canby St. and Hamilton Blvd.

• Council approved $800 grant for Heart Niagara Bike Rodeo
• Council did not pass committee recommendation to pause all-way stop at Canby St. and Hamilton Blvd.
• Discussion of Allanburg Area Transportation Study draft report
• Discussion of Allanburg Area Whistle Cessation Study report
• Discussion of St. David's Road and Ormond Street North intersection and traffic on Ormond Street North

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes, reviewing correspondence, and discussing board business. Key items include a rental review, beautification projects (window, sign, masonry report, table purchase), and event planning (Mother's Day Tea report, June BBQ fundraiser, fall fundraiser and festival).

• Rental review
• Beautification projects: window, sign, masonry report and invoice, purchase of tables
• Report on Mother's Day Tea
• June BBQ fundraiser
• Fall fundraiser and Fall Festival

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for May 10, 2024. Council is reviewing 16 items of correspondence from other municipalities and the AMO, covering topics such as fire apparatus lifespan, blue box regulations, provincial funding, and housing affordability. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda.

• Resolution to expand life span of fire apparatus (CWCD 221-2024)
• Request to amend Blue Box regulations for 'ineligible sources' (CWCD 222-2024)
• Resolution on operational budget funding (CWCD 223-2024, 235-2024)
• Resolution to review OW and ODSP financial assistance rates (CWCD 224-2024)
• Resolution to help end national housing affordability crisis (CWCD 233-2024)

Council

Thorold City Council meets May 7, 2024, to adopt 2024 tax rates and due dates, water and sewer rate amendments, and a new fireworks by-law. Two statutory public meetings are scheduled: one on development charges and one on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Upper's Lane. Council will also consider several tender awards for road and sound barrier work, plus a special event request for an exotic car show and concert at Battle of Beaverdams Park.

• 2024 tax rates and final tax due dates (Bill 36-2024)
• Water and sewer rate by-law amendments (Bills 34-2024, 35-2024)
• Fireworks and pyrotechnics by-law (Bill 37-2024)
• Tender awards: Confederation Sound Barrier Replacement, Rural Roads and Tar and Chip, Urban Roads Resurfacing
• Zoning by-law amendment public meeting for Upper's Lane

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on a proposed turf field at McMillan Park and to discuss staff findings on nine potential turf field locations. The committee will also review correspondence about a planned car show and concert at Beaverdams Park, and recent council-approved tenders for playground and pool work.

• Turf field proposal at McMillan Park lower bowl, presented by Thorold Secondary School principal Janice Sargent
• Staff presentation on nine potential turf field sites with location criteria and decision matrix
• Car show and concert event planned for Beaverdams Park on August 24, 2024
• Tender award for Sullivan Park playground replacement (502CS4001)
• Tender award for Outdoor Pool Preparation and Repainting (502CS4003)

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from March and April, hear working group updates on Earth Day, the Partners for Climate Protection Program, boulevard planting, and long-term goals, and hold a roundtable discussion. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Recap of Earth Day event
• Update on Partners for Climate Protection Program
• Boulevard planting working group update
• Discussion of committee long-term goals
• Adoption of minutes from March 1 and April 5, 2024

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for May 3, 2024. Council is reviewing 11 items of correspondence from other municipalities and agencies, including resolutions on waste management, intimate partner violence, fossil gas subsidies, housing and homelessness funding, and library funding. Also included are minutes from two advisory committees and a list of upcoming committee meetings. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda.

• Niagara Region Waste Management Strategic Plan letter (CWCD 210-2024)
• Resolution on intimate partner violence and coercive control (CWCD 211-2024)
• Resolution supporting OEB decision to end fossil gas subsidization (CWCD 212-2024)
• Resolution calling on province for housing, shelter, and social services funding (CWCD 217-2024)
• Resolutions on library and museum funding (CWCD 218-2024, CWCD 220-2024)

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The Road Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several traffic calming and all-way stop control items, including reports on Hawthorn Avenue, Niagara Falls Road, Sunset Way and Miracle Way, Canby St. and Hamilton Blvd, Pine Street and Sullivan Avenue, and Front Street and McNamara Street. They will also select a vice chair, review portable speed sign distribution, and hear updates on the Allanburg Area Transportation Study and whistle cessation study.

• Traffic calming reports for Hawthorn Avenue and Niagara Falls Road (PWCS 17-2024, PWCS 18-2024) passed by Council on February 27, 2024
• All-way stop at Sunset Way and Miracle Way installed; resident concerns to be considered
• Proposed all-way stop at Canby St. and Hamilton Blvd (PWCS 4-2024) passed Council January 16, 2024
• Traffic calming designs for Pine Street and Sullivan Avenue (PWCS 16-2024) and Front Street and McNamara Street (PWCS 19-2024)
• Committee vacancy: M. Rahman and G. Gifford resigned; new member Staff Sergeant Todd Lantz from Niagara Regional Police

Thorold Town and Gown Committee

The Thorold Town and Gown Committee is meeting to discuss community relations between the city and Brock University students. The agenda includes a presentation on the SpacesShared homesharing program, a debrief on St. Patrick's Day, and preparations for the end of the school term. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Presentation on SpacesShared homesharing program for Brock students
• Debrief on St. Patrick's Day activities
• Preparations for end of school term, including property owner letter and student flyer
• Adoption of minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age-Friendly Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming community forums on June 5 and September 25, the Senior of the Year Awards working group, the 40th anniversary of the Seniors Centre on June 15, a New Horizons grant update, and rack cards. They will also review minutes from the March 21 meeting and address an outstanding item about font size on street signs.

• June 5 Forum planning
• September 25 Forum planning
• Senior of the Year Awards Working Group
• 40th Anniversary of the Seniors Centre on June 15
• New Horizons Grant Update

Council Correspondence

Thorold Council is reviewing its weekly correspondence package, which includes 14 items from other municipalities and AMO on topics like restricting exotic wild animals, housing funding, heritage property deadlines, library and museum funding, and social services. The package also includes minutes from three advisory committees. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors can request items be placed on a future agenda.

• Resolution from St. Catharines on provincial regulations for non-native wild animals
• Resolution from Loyalist Township on housing funding
• Resolution from Stratford on increased funding for libraries and museums
• Resolution from Smiths Falls on basic income guarantee
• Minutes from Environment, Parks, and Heritage advisory committees

Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management

The Allanburg Community Recreation Centre Board of Management is meeting to discuss the daycare proposal from the Thorold Community Activities Group (TCAG) at the Allanburg Community Centre. Council has already approved directing staff to coordinate upgrades and prepare a license agreement. The board will also welcome new member Carol Clifford, selected by Council on March 19, 2024.

• Daycare proposal at Allanburg Community Centre from Thorold Community Activities Group
• Council approved staff to coordinate upgrades for daycare operation
• Council approved preparation of a License Agreement for facility use
• New board member Carol Clifford selected by Council on March 19, 2024

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for April 19, 2024. Council is not voting on these items; they are circulated for information. Councillors may request that any item be placed on a future agenda for discussion. The package includes resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics such as energy transition, tax sales, firefighting, and cemetery operations.

• Resolution from Plympton-Wyoming on energy transition (CWCD 173-2024)
• Resolution from Plympton-Wyoming to increase tile drain loan limit (CWCD 174-2024)
• Resolution from Plympton-Wyoming on municipalities retaining surplus from tax sales (CWCD 175-2024)
• Resolution from St-Charles on carbon tax (CWCD 184-2024)
• Resolution from Bracebridge declaring gender-based violence an epidemic (CWCD 194-2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider four minor variance applications for properties at 66 Carleton Street South, 5 Cunningham Street, 12 Kaye Avenue, and 1961 Kottmeier Road. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor variance application D13-06-2024 for 66 Carleton Street South
• Minor variance application D13-08-2024 for 5 Cunningham Street
• Minor variance application D13-09-2024 for 12 Kaye Avenue
• Minor variance application D13-10-2024 for 1961 Kottmeier Road
• Adoption of minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting to consider several items, including tender awards for a pumper, fire master plan, playground replacement, and pool repainting, as well as community grants, a lease agreement with the Thorold Senior's Centre, and a lease update for the museum at 2 Carleton Street. The council will also discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 1914 Glover Road, which has been withdrawn and will be brought forward to a future meeting. A delegation on the same zoning matter has also been withdrawn.

• Tender award for pumper RFP FES 2024-02
• Tender award for Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan RFP FES 2024-01
• Tender award for Sullivan Park Playground Replacement (502CS4001)
• Tender award for Outdoor Pool Preparation and Repainting (502CS4003)
• Community Grants allocations (PWCS 36-2024)

PUBLIC FORUM

The Public Forum Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Tim Kenny regarding the rezoning application cost for 26 Renfrew Drive, followed by a staff response from Jason Simpson, Director of Development Services. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual participation options.

• Rezoning application cost for 26 Renfrew Drive
• Applicant presentation by Tim Kenny
• Staff response by Jason Simpson, Director of Development Services

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, correspondence, and discussing board business items including a rental review, beautification projects, and upcoming events. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Rental review
• Beautification projects: sign, window, exterior brick report, tables, maintenance
• Report on Easter event
• Mother's Day Tea planning
• June BBQ planning

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for April 12, 2024. Council is receiving 14 items of correspondence from other municipalities and provincial bodies, including resolutions on the Conservation Authorities Act, development monitoring, heritage, blue box regulations, and social/economic prosperity. No decisions are being made; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda.

• Minister's Permit and Review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act (CWCD 159-2024)
• Niagara Region Development Applications Monitoring Report 2023 Year End (CWCD 160-2024)
• Town of Cobourg request to amend Blue Box Regulation (CWCD 163-2024)
• Public open house notice for Upper's Lane subdivision (CWCD 164-2024)
• Town of Goderich resolutions on well water testing, OW/ODSP rates, and municipal code of conduct (CWCD 166-168-2024)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and seek approval to begin research on 20 River Street, Port Robinson, for potential heritage designation in Fall 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations, and adoption of the agenda.

• Discussion and seeking approval to start research on 20 River Street, Port Robinson for potential heritage designation in Fall 2024

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the future use of the James Whyte Arena by reviewing expressions of interest, along with park upgrades, pool and splash pad opening dates, and a Council request to report on splash pad conditions and possible new locations. The committee will also address a reduction in its membership.

• Review of expressions of interest for the James Whyte Arena
• Council request for report on current splash pad conditions and possible new locations
• Discussion of basketball nets and general park upgrades
• Discussion of pool and splash pad opening dates, including potential school lessons or class trips
• Committee membership reduced by one member

Council Correspondence

This is a weekly correspondence distribution for Thorold City Council, not a decision-making meeting. Council members receive resolutions from other municipalities and agencies, plus minutes from five advisory committees. Items can be placed on a future agenda if a councillor requests it.

• Resolution from Guelph supporting OEB decision to end fossil gas subsidization
• Resolution from Lincoln re extension of Bill 23 timelines for heritage registry lists
• NPCA resolution re New Conservation Authorities Act requirements and transition plan
• Two resolutions from Terrace Bay re municipal equipment operator course and fair operational budget funding
• Minutes from five advisory committees (Environment, Parks, Diversity, Age-Friendly, Heritage)

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Thorold Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee meeting on April 5, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. Residents should not expect any substantive actions from this meeting based on the provided document.

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for March 28, 2024. Council is not voting on these items; instead, they are circulated for information. If a councillor wants an item discussed, they must ask the City Clerk to place it on a future agenda. The package includes resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like tax policy, gas pipeline subsidies, and firefighter tax credits.

• Niagara Region resolution on 2024 Property Tax Policy, Ratios and Rates (CWCD 131-2024)
• Resolution from Town of Whitby on Ontario Energy Board's decision to end gas pipeline subsidy (CWCD 133-2024)
• Resolution from Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal supporting tax credit increase for volunteer firefighters (CWCD 136-2024)
• Resolution from Township of Alnwick/Haldimand supporting municipalities retaining surplus from tax sales (CWCD 144-2024)
• Resolution from Town of Shelburne on eradicating Islamophobia and antisemitism (CWCD 150-2024)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopt minutes, review correspondence, and discuss ongoing items like heritage properties, history plaques, and planning matters. They will also welcome a new member selected by Council and consider new business including Trinity United Church and the Williams-Daboll House.

• New committee member Johnathan Charron selected by Council on March 19, 2024
• Ongoing property discussions: Beaverdams Church, Stone Store, Flannery House
• History plaque installations for Stone Store, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Trinity United
• Planning item: 21 Pine Street South
• New business: Williams-Daboll House (82 Welland Street North)

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for March 22, 2024, where council receives informational items from other municipalities and agencies. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda. Items include resolutions on social and economic prosperity, chimney swift habitat protection, operational budget funding, library and museum funding, guaranteed livable income, and pausing Highway 413.

• Resolution from South Glengarry on Social and Economic Prosperity Review (CWCD 118-2024)
• Canadian Wildlife Service letter on Chimney Swift habitat protection under Species at Risk Act (CWCD 119-2024)
• Resolution from Powassan supporting Amaranth operational budget funding (CWCD 120-2024)
• Resolution from Wawa on urgent need for increased library and museum funding (CWCD 122-2024)
• Resolution from Wawa on pausing advancement of proposed Highway 413 (CWCD 124-2024)

Committee of Adjustment

The Thorold Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application for a property on Old Thorold Stone Road east of Davis Road. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor variance application D13-04-2024 for Old Thorold Stone Road at Davis Road
• Adoption of minutes from February 15, 2024 meeting

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age-Friendly Committee is meeting to review the February 29 Niagara Older Adult Alliance Forum, get updates on the Senior of the Year awards and a SpacesShared presentation, and plan a June forum and a joint fall housing forum set for September 25, 2024. Members will also discuss a New Horizons grant application and a request to move the April meeting from April 18 to April 26. The agenda is largely discussion and planning items, with no votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Recap of Feb. 29 Niagara Older Adult Alliance Forum and committee feedback
• Senior of the Year 2024 nomination form and criteria update
• SpacesShared presentation
• Planning for June forum and joint fall housing forum on Sept. 25, 2024
• Request to change April meeting from April 18 to Friday, April 26

Council

Thorold City Council meets March 19, 2024, to consider a motion to reconsider its earlier approval of participation in Partners for Climate Protection, which requires a two-thirds majority. Council will also hold a statutory public meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 13030 Lundy's Lane, and receive a development charges by-law overview. Several consent items include a property clean-up order at 40 River Street, a part lot control by-law, and a tender award for bridge and culvert inspections.

• Reconsideration motion on Partners for Climate Protection participation (requires two-thirds majority)
• Statutory public meeting: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 13030 Lundy's Lane
• Development Charges By-law overview presentation by Watson & Associates
• By-law enforcement property clean-up at 40 River Street (deferred from Feb 6)
• Bridge and Culvert Inspections 2024 consultant award, RFP #102EN4002

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to handle routine business, including filling a board vacancy after H. Batenburg resigned. The board will also discuss rental rates, beautification projects (sign, window, exterior brick, and a proposed purchase), and upcoming events such as a pasta dinner report, Easter, and Mother's Day Tea. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial amounts specified.

• Board vacancy due to H. Batenburg's resignation
• Rental review
• Beautification projects: sign, window, exterior brick, proposed purchase
• Events: pasta dinner report, Easter, Mother's Day Tea
• Adoption of minutes from February 12, 2024

Council Correspondence

This is the Council's weekly correspondence distribution for March 15, 2024, containing informational items and resolutions from other municipalities. Council is not voting on these items; any councillor can request an item be placed on a future agenda for discussion. The package includes letters of support, resolutions on provincial matters, and updates on local projects.

• Letter of support for Bill C-310 to amend the Income Tax Act for firefighter tax credits (CWCD 105-2024)
• Correspondence from Walker Industries on Walker South Landfill Phase 2 Environmental Assessment Draft Terms of Reference (CWCD 107-2024)
• Resolution from Town of Cobourg on affordability of water and wastewater systems (CWCD 108-2024)
• Resolution from Town of Bracebridge requesting a new provincial-municipal fiscal framework (CWCD 117-2024)
• Resolution from Township of Amaranth regarding Highway 413 (CWCD 106-2024)

Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management

The Allanburg Community Recreation Centre Board of Management is holding its regular meeting. The agenda includes adopting minutes from January and February 2024 meetings, reviewing correspondence, and discussing the budget and a presentation from TCAG. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and is largely procedural.

• Adoption of minutes from ACCBOM 1-2024 (January 22, 2024) and ACCBOM 2-2024 (February 5, 2024)
• Budget discussion under Board Business
• TCAG presentation under Board Business

Council Correspondence

This is the Council's weekly correspondence distribution for March 8, 2024, containing 17 items of correspondence from other municipalities and external bodies. No decisions are being made; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda. Items include resolutions on cemetery management, water/wastewater affordability, a landfill project, transit planning, and various provincial policy requests.

• Walker Industries' proposed South Landfill Phase 2 project draft terms of reference comment period
• Niagara Transit Commission's Facilities, Asset and Service Network Master Plan Study kickoff
• Resolution from Chatham-Kent requesting province to amend Blue Box Regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• Resolution from Quinte West regarding housing funding
• Resolution from Town of Aurora regarding council/committee meeting structure under strong mayor powers

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes, hear correspondence, and discuss working groups. Items include committee recruitment and an update on the city's declaration of emergency for homelessness, mental health and addictions. The agenda is largely procedural with working group discussions.

• Committee recruitment reopened in February; new members selected by Council on March 19, 2024
• Update on Declaration of Emergency for Homelessness, Mental Health and Addictions passed Council February 6, 2024
• Discussion of Policy Working Group
• Discussion of Workplan/Strategic Plan Working Group
• Discussion of Accessible Entrances

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including updates on the 2024 budget allocations for parks and recreation, a public information centre for Sullivan Park playground replacement, and the need for additional hockey nets and soccer field availability. The committee will also address a vacancy and correspondence.

• Budget 2024 items: Welland Canal Trail Emergency Repairs $27,245, Baseball Diamonds $25,000, Beaverdams Park Light Study $10,000, Design of Turf Field $100,000, Flag Pole: Soccer Club Request $5,000, Soccer Facilities $19,000
• Public Information Centre for Sullivan Park playground equipment replacement held February 20, 2024
• Discussion on two additional hockey half nets for Frank Doherty Arena
• Discussion on timing of Thorold soccer fields opening and potential need for more fields
• Committee vacancy due to resignation of Z. Radovanović

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for March 1, 2024. Council is not voting on these items; they are circulated for information. Councillors may request that any item be placed on a future agenda for discussion.

• Resolution from Township of Perry requesting province amend Blue Box Regulation (391/21)
• Letter from Minister Paul Calandra re: Bill 162, proposed amendments to Official Plan Adjustments Act
• Notice of virtual community meeting for proposed development at 13030 Lundy's Lane on March 12, 2024
• Resolution from City of Stratford declaring a road safety emergency
• Resolution from Town of Lincoln urging increased funding for museums and libraries

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a delegation recommending rescinding the City's resolution to join the Partners for Climate Protection Program, despite the application having been accepted. The committee will also receive updates on the Earth Day and Boulevard Planting working groups, and discuss long-term goals.

• Delegation from Margaret Braun recommending rescission of resolution to join Partners for Climate Protection Program
• Update on Partners for Climate Protection Program (application accepted)
• Earth Day Working Group update
• Boulevard Planting Working Group update
• Discussion on Committee long-term goals

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting to consider a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for proposed zoning by-law and official plan amendments at 75 Ormond Street South, along with several consent items and reports. The agenda includes routine approvals, advisory committee motions, traffic calming proposals, and a confidential legal matter. Decisions will be made on these items during the meeting.

• Statutory public meeting for 75 Ormond Street South zoning by-law amendment (D14-12-2023) and official plan amendment (D09-04-2023)
• Traffic calming proposals for Hawthorn Avenue and Niagara Falls Road
• Enbridge Gas franchise agreement renewal
• Emergency replacement of City Hall fire alarm panel
• Black Creek Metals Gateway CIP tax increment grant application for 1850 Allanport Rd

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage permits, designations, and planning items, including a proposed 10-unit apartment building behind the designated structure at 11 Front Street South. The committee will also review updates on the Munro House designation, new business items, and a $2,000 budget allocation for advertising designated properties.

• Proposed 10-unit apartment at 11 Front Street South behind a designated structure
• Proposed development at 21 Pine Street South near Trinity United Church
• Budget 2024: $2,000 allocated for LACAC advertising for designated properties
• Heritage permit status update and Downtown Façade Program
• New business: Trinity United Church, Williams-Daboll House (82 Welland Street North), Indigenous presence in Battle of Beaverdams Park

PUBLIC FORUM

The City of Thorold Public Forum Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from applicants Harsha Nimrani and Jaiprakash Nirmani regarding a development application (file 2569348). Staff response will be provided by Jason Simpson, Director of Development Services. The meeting is a public forum for discussion, not a final decision-making session.

• Applicant presentation by Harsha Nimrani and Jaiprakash Nirmani
• Development application file 2569348
• Staff response from Jason Simpson, Director of Development Services
• Hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual)

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for February 23, 2024. Council is receiving informational items, including resolutions from other municipalities on fire apparatus lifespan, Ontario Works and ODSP rates, and cemetery management, plus minutes from several advisory committees. No decisions are being made; councillors may request items be placed on a future agenda.

• Resolution from Prince Edward County to review Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates
• Resolution from South Glengarry and Merrickville-Wolford on fire apparatus regulation and lifespan
• Invitation from Autism Ontario to participate in 'Fly the Flag' campaign for World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2024
• Resolution from Northumberland County to amend Occupational Health and Safety Act definition of employer
• Minutes from Thorold Library Board, Heritage Advisory Committee, Environment/Climate/Biodiversity Committee, and Road Safety Committee

Council Correspondence

This is the Council's weekly information package, circulated for review. It contains 20 items of correspondence, mostly resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on topics like natural gas access, AODA funding, fire apparatus lifespan, and tax credits for volunteer firefighters. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors can request items be placed on a future agenda.

• NHBA letter re: securing natural gas access (CWCD 40-2024)
• Town of Lincoln resolution re: AODA funding (CWCD 41-2024)
• Multiple resolutions re: expanding fire apparatus lifespan (CWCD 52, 54, 55)
• Resolutions re: volunteer firefighter tax credit (Bill C-310) (CWCD 46, 58)
• Resolution re: affordability of water and wastewater rates (CWCD 47)

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Thorold Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-16 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Thorold Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application at 57 Regent Street. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Minor variance application D13-03-2024 for 57 Regent Street
• Adoption of minutes from CoA 9-2023 (Nov 16, 2023) and CoA 1-2024 (Jan 25, 2024)

Age-Friendly Committee

The Age-Friendly Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including adopting minutes, reviewing its status, reconsidering its 2024 meeting schedule, and receiving updates on the Senior of the Year working group and the upcoming Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA) meeting. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion and updates on community events and projects.

• Reconsideration of 2024 committee meeting schedule (AFC-C 2-2023)
• Senior of the Year Working Group update
• NOAA meeting on February 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Community events: Regional Age-Friendly Forum (Feb 29), St. Patrick's Day (Mar 15), Sr. Month Flag Raising (Jun 3), 40th Anniversary & Senior of the Year (Jun 15)
• Projects: rack cards, cookbooks (30), novelty item

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, correspondence, and several board items. They will discuss a rental review, beautification projects (sign and window), upcoming events (pasta dinner and Easter), and a request to use the hall for free on August 24, 2024.

• Request to use the hall for free on August 24, 2024
• Rental review discussion
• Beautification projects: sign and window
• Events: pasta dinner and Easter
• Adoption of minutes from January 15, 2024 meeting

Council Correspondence

This meeting consists of the weekly circulation of informational correspondence to Council. The items include motions and updates from other municipalities and organizations for Council's review.

• Motion from the City of Brantford regarding CN Rail public transit
• Correspondence from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding social and economic prosperity
• AMO Watchfile update dated February 8, 2024
• Motion from the Town of Petrolia regarding ROMA and OGRA conference status

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss committee business, including a draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for the proposed Beaverdams Road Dog Park. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of draft Environmental Impact Study (C23088) for Beaverdams Road Dog Park

Road Safety Advisory Committee

The Road Safety Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss traffic calming measures for Pine St. & Sullivan Ave., Hawthorn Avenue, and Niagara Falls Road, following council-approved all-way stop controls at three intersections. The committee will also follow up on speed limit assessments, Richmond Street and Winterberry Boulevard concerns, and portable speed sign locations.

• Traffic calming designs for Pine St. & Sullivan Ave. (PWCS 16-2024)
• Traffic calming for Hawthorn Avenue with petition and traffic study (PWCS 17-2024)
• Traffic calming for Niagara Falls Road with petition and passive design (PWCS 18-2024)
• Council-approved all-way stop controls at Sunset Way/Miracle Way, Front St./McNamara St., Canby St./Hamilton Blvd.
• Follow-up on speed limit assessment options and portable speed sign street list

Council

Thorold Council meets Feb 6, 2024, to hold a statutory public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Barron Heights, hear resident delegations, and consider consent items including tender awards, by-law enforcement reports, and part lot control exemptions for Calderwood Phase 3. The agenda also includes an update on the declaration of emergency for homelessness, mental health and addictions, and a closed session for the Integrity Commissioner appointment.

• Public meeting: Barron Heights Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (DS 1-2024)
• Tender award: Lakeview Cemetery Administration Building Renovation (No. 602CM3004)
• Tender award: Design Build of Development Services Office, 8 Carleton South (Tender No. 602SC3003-T1)
• 12 part lot control exemption by-laws (Bills 10-21) for Calderwood Phase 3 blocks
• Update on Declaration of Emergency for Homelessness, Mental Health and Addictions (FES-C 1-2024)

Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management

The Allanburg Community Recreation Centre Board of Management is discussing programming updates and site organization. The Clerk's Department is also recruiting two at-large members to join the board.

• Recruitment for two at-large board members closes March 1, 2024
• Programming update discussion
• Site cleanup and organization discussion

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Dead Red Sports and Entertainment Group about bringing a summer collegiate baseball team to Thorold. The committee will also discuss potential sponsorships for new skating aids at Frank Doherty Arena, tree/shrub pruning along the Canal Path, and other routine business.

• Presentation by Mal Romanin of Dead Red Sports and Entertainment Group on a summer collegiate baseball team proposal
• Discussion on sponsorships for new skating aids at Frank Doherty Arena
• Discussion on tree/shrub pruning along Canal Path
• Correspondence noting Council passed a Municipally Significant Event Designation for the 6th Annual Jeff Yungblut Memorial Hockey Tournament on January 16, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for Council's information, not a decision-making meeting. The package includes letters and motions from other municipalities and organizations on topics such as supporting Bill C-310 (firefighter tax credit), Enbridge's position on natural gas, AMO training, and a review of Ontario's Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Councillors may request that any item be placed on a future agenda for formal discussion.

• Motion by Township of Ryerson supporting Bill C-310 (firefighter tax credit)
• Letter from Enbridge on securing the future of natural gas in Ontario
• Motion by Niagara Region for review of Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
• Resolution from Orangeville Police Services Board on intimate partner violence
• Motion by Municipality of Calvin on provincial/national fire fighting strategy

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee will review presentations on EV charging solutions and the Trees For All initiative. Members will also receive an update on the Walker Industries proposed South Landfill expansion.

• Presentation on EV Charging Solutions by Flo
• Presentation on Trees For All Initiative by Public Works, Community Services
• Update regarding Walker Industries proposed South Landfill expansion
• Update on Earth Day Working Group
• Report on City application to the Partners of Climate Protection Program

SPECIAL Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily focused on adopting the 2024 operating and capital budgets, which were deferred from the January 23 meeting. Council will hear presentations on the budget and capital projects, receive delegations from the One Thorold Indigenous Group, a resident, and the Thorold Soccer Club, and consider a budget request from the Thorold Museum. The meeting will conclude with a vote on the budget by-law and a by-law to confirm the council's actions.

• Budget 2024 (Report DF 2-2024, revised) with amendments from January 23, 2024
• By-law 7-2024 to adopt the operating and capital budgets 2024
• Thorold Museum budget request (CL-C 6-2024)
• Delegations: One Thorold Indigenous Group, Ron Devereux, Thorold Soccer Club
• Capital project overview by Director of Public Works

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business including adopting minutes, reviewing invoices, and discussing the 2024 budget. They will also cover ongoing items like heritage properties, plaque installations, and planning matters, plus new business such as Trinity United Church and the Williams-Daboll House.

• Discussion of Beaverdams Church, Stone Store, and Flannery House properties
• Installation of history plaques for Stone Store and a new candidate
• Heritage permit status update and Downtown Façade Program
• New business: Trinity United Church and Williams-Daboll House (82 Welland Street North)
• Budget 2024 and Beaverdams Book Sales financial items

Thorold Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee will receive an update on the City of Thorold's winter preparations, including snow clearing and warming centres. Members will also review and suggest additions to the existing committee workplan.

• Update on winter preparations and communication
• Review of Committee workplan
• Discussion of relations between local colleges, universities, and city staff

Council Correspondence

This is a weekly information package for Thorold City Council, circulated for review rather than decision. It includes correspondence from other municipalities on topics like licence plate renewal fees, carbon tax, cemetery management, volunteer firefighter tax credit, Bill C-310, and a social/economic prosperity review, plus minutes from five advisory committees. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Licence Plate Renewal Resolution from Municipality of Tweed (Jan 9, 2024)
• Carbon Tax Resolution from City of Sarnia (Jan 15, 2024)
• Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit Resolution from Greater Madawaska (Jan 18, 2024)
• Resolution of Support of Bill C-310 from Tay Township (Jan 24, 2024)
• Minutes from Active Transportation, Heritage, Community Events, Parks/Trails/Recreation, and Age-Friendly committees

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will elect a new vice chair and hear 10 applications, including consents and minor variances, at its January 25, 2024 meeting. One item was deferred from September 2023. The meeting is hybrid, with public viewing online.

• Election of Vice Chair (Councillor D'Angela's term ended)
• 2115 Kottmeier Road – Consent (D10-01-2024)
• 1201 Egerter Road – Minor Variance (D13-02-2024)
• 40 Front Street North – Minor Variance (D13-23-2024, deferred from Sept 2023)
• Eight consents on Rice Road (1291–1351 Rice Road)

SPECIAL Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Thorold City Council to review and potentially adopt the 2024 operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes a budget overview presentation by the Director of Finance/Treasurer, followed by a report (DF 2-2024) and a by-law to adopt the budgets. Council will also consider a by-law to confirm actions from a previous special meeting.

• 2024 Budget Overview presentation by Maria Mauro, Director, Finance/Treasurer
• DF 2-2024 Budget 2024 report with schedules, overview, operating budget, reductions/deferrals/revenues, capital, equipment, reserves
• Bill 7-2024: By-law to adopt the operating and capital budgets 2024
• Bill 8-2024: By-law to ratify and confirm actions of Council at its January 23, 2023 special meeting

Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management

The Allanburg Community Recreation Centre Board of Management is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and selecting a vice chair. The board will also discuss programming schedules and kitchen cleaning. A board vacancy is noted due to a resignation.

• Selection of Vice Chair
• Discussion of programming schedules and future
• Cleaning and organizing of the kitchen
• Board vacancy: S. Qazi resigned
• Councillor Sentence appointed to board

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for January 19, 2024, where council receives informational items from other municipalities and committees. No decisions are being made at this meeting; councillors can request items be placed on a future agenda. Items include motions from Plympton-Wyoming on cemetery administration and banning criminals from council, a road safety emergency declaration from Mono, and support for a Bill 23 resolution. Committee minutes from five advisory groups are also included for information.

• Motion from Plympton-Wyoming on cemetery transfer/abandonment administration support
• Motion from Plympton-Wyoming on prohibiting criminals from municipal council
• Motion from Greater Sudbury to amend OHSA to clarify 'employer' definition
• Town of Mono declares road safety emergency
• Niagara Falls resolution supporting Town of Lincoln on Bill 23 provincial commitment

Age-Friendly Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting agenda items. There are no topics, discussions, or decisions listed for this meeting.

Council

Thorold City Council is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision for developments at 1511 Kottmeier Road, 1522 Beaverdams Road/181 Queen Street South, and 2008 Port Robinson Road. The council will also vote on an interim tax levy for 2024, award an emergency repair contract for the Welland Canal Trail, and discuss proposed all-way stop controls at three intersections. Several items are scheduled for closed session, including land transfers and negotiations.

• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Empire Communities Legacy Stage 4 at 1511 Kottmeier Road
• Official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision for Artisan Ridge Phase 3B at 1522 Beaverdams Road and 181 Queen Street South
• Zoning by-law amendment for 2008 Port Robinson Road
• Interim tax levy by-law for 2024
• Tender award for emergency repair of Welland Canal Parkways Trail at Twin Flight Locks

Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management

The Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and discussing board business. Key discussion items include a rental review, 2024 rental and beautification goals, beautification projects (sign and window), events, a report on Breakfast with Santa, and a pasta dinner. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Rental review and 2024 rental goals
• Beautification projects: sign and window
• 2024 beautification goals
• Report on Breakfast with Santa
• Pasta dinner discussion

Council Correspondence

This is the Council's weekly correspondence distribution for January 12, 2024, containing informational items only. Council is not voting on any items; councillors may request that an item be placed on a future agenda. The package includes motions from other municipalities regarding cemetery administration management support, an AMO Watchfile, and a letter about a potential municipal equipment operator course.

• Motions from Townships of Wainfleet and Clearview regarding cemetery administration management support (CWCD 8-2024, 10-2024)
• Motion from Townships of Alnwick/Haldimand and Tay regarding provincial cemetery management support (CWCD 11-2024)
• AMO Watchfile for January 11, 2024 (CWCD 9-2024)
• Letter from Association of Ontario Road Supervisors about a potential Municipal Equipment Operator Course (CWCD 12-2024)
• Minutes from Age-Friendly Committee (Nov 16, 2023) and BIA (Dec 7, 2023)

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes, discuss correspondence about its meeting schedule, and consider forming a working group to plan Thorold's Earth Day event in April. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with one substantive proposal for the Earth Day working group.

• Proposed Earth Day Working Group to plan Thorold Earth Day event in April
• Council passed motion to reconsider ECCBAC meeting schedule on December 12, 2023
• Adoption of minutes from December 1, 2023 meeting

Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and discussing volunteer opportunities. The main items are updates on council decisions regarding the future use of the James Whyte Arena and the mapping of the Lake Gibson Corridor, plus a report on committees as local boards.

• Correspondence on James Whyte Arena future use (CLK-C 86-2023)
• Lake Gibson Corridor mapping resolution (CLK-C 87-2023)
• Report on committees as local boards (CLK 11-2023)
• Adoption of minutes from November 6, 2023

Council Correspondence

This is the City of Thorold's weekly correspondence distribution for January 5, 2024. Council is not making decisions here; items are circulated for information, and councillors may request that any item be placed on a future agenda. The package includes motions from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand on provincial and federal legislation, a resident's inquiry about rezoning application costs, the AMO Watchfile, and the Niagara Region's approved 2024 water and wastewater budgets.

• Motion from Alnwick/Haldimand regarding Bill 3 'Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act'
• Correspondence from Giovanna Ciuffetelli about rezoning application cost for 26 Renfrew Drive
• Motion supporting Bill C-310 to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters
• Motion opposing MECP proposal to expand permit-by-rule for water taking, waste, and stormwater systems
• Niagara Region 2024 approved water and wastewater operating budget and requisition by-laws

Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee

The Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes, receive correspondence, and discuss committee business. Key items include a proposed Earth Day working group and an update on Walker Industries' proposed south landfill expansion. The committee will also hear that Council has passed a motion to reconsider the meeting schedule.

• Update on Walker Industries proposed south landfill expansion from Dec 14 open house
• Proposed working group to plan Thorold Earth Day event in April
• Council passed motion to reconsider ECCBAC meeting schedule; number of meetings to be decided
• Adoption of minutes from Dec 1, 2023 meeting

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on Indigenous reconciliation recommendations, including a proposal for an Indigenous mental health unit, and to select a vice chair. The committee will also welcome two new members, discuss vacancies, and review its 2024 meeting schedule and working groups.

• Presentation by Steven Soos on Indigenous reconciliation recommendations, including an Indigenous mental health unit proposal
• Selection of Committee Vice Chair via nominations and vote
• Welcome of new members Councillor D'Angela and Cesar Fernando Flores Rodríguez
• Discussion of committee vacancies for M. Rahman and N. Currie-Patterson
• Review of 2024 Committee Meeting Schedule (DEIAC-C 1-2024)