WHEREAS individuals and families fleeing intimate partner violence require access to safe and supportive emergency and transitional housing options; AND WHEREAS parents fleeing abuse with multiple children may face additional barriers in accessing appropriate shelter and housing supports due to the size and composition of their family; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 6 A
That Report DS 34-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Proposed Official Plan Amendment Application for a portion of 436 Quaker Road (D09-01-2026), BE RECEIVED.
That Correspondence Item CLK-C 17-2026, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated July 14, 2026, Respecting Support for Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers and Municipal Lands, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Corporation of the City of Thorold SUPPORTS the Township of Puslinch and the Town of Hal
That Correspondence Item CLK-C 18-2026, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated July 14, 2026, Respecting Support for Opposition to Changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Corporation of the City of Thorold SUPPORTS the Township of Puslinch and the Township
That Report CLK-C 19-2026-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Thorold Non-Profit Housing Parking Lot Request, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 13 1. That Council DIRECT staff to report on the potential of a cost sharing and lease agreement with Thorold Non-Profit Housing Corporation for a new parking lot at 61 Ormond Street Sou
That Report DF 13-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Benefits Renewal, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the benefits renewal proposal from Mosey and Mosey at a cost as outlined in Appendix 1, to provide benefits coverage to employees, effective June 1, 2026.
That Report DF 14-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Budget Overrun & Reallocations as of June 23, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
That Report DF 15-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting 2025 Financial Statements, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 14 1. That Council APPROVE the draft Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
That Report DF 16-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Canada Games Park Financials, BE RECEIVED.
That Report DS 38-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Proposed Council Initiated Application For Rezoning and Modification of Conditions of Plan of Subdivision Approval For 13030 Lundy’s Lane (Rudanco Lands), BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Planning Staff BE AUTHORIZED to initiate a rezoning application to remedy the Holding provisions implemented through By-law 12-2026, and t
That Report PWCS 42-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Thorold Community Market Funding, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That a budget overrun BE APPROVED in the amount of $10,000 to provide additional security and portable washrooms at the Thorold Community Market; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 18 2. That the funds BE AUTHORIZED as a General Budg
WHEREAS mental health, homelessness, and addiction are urgent and growing challenges affecting residents across Niagara, with direct impacts in the City of Thorold; AND WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara is responsible for the delivery and coordination of public health, housing, and social services, including homelessness prevention and community well-being, through its Public Health and
WHEREAS the integrity of municipal elections is fundamental to maintaining public trust in local democracy; AND WHEREAS the conduct of municipal elections in Ontario is governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and its associated regulations, which are provincial legislation binding on all municipalities, including requirements respecting voter eligibility and proof of identity; AND WHEREAS r
That Council Agenda CL 7-2026, BE ADOPTED, as amended, with Item 9.6 being Report DS 17-2026, respecting Building Division Fee Study Report, considered immediately after Item 7.1 being the Building Fee Study presentation.
That Report DS 8-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Rolling Meadows Phases 19-22 (D14-03-2026), BE RECEIVED.
That Council Agenda CL 5-2026, BE ADOPTED, as presented.
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 14-2026 – A By-Law to Establish and Consolidate Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the City of Thorold; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 5-2026 March 24, 2026 Page 22 2. Bill 15-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Tax Increment Based Grant Program Agreement Amendment 16-18 Sullivan; 3. Bill 16-2026 – A By-La
That CL 19-2025, being the Open Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, BE APPROVED, as amended, with the amendment shown in red, bolded italics, as published on the February 3, 2026, meeting agenda.
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) includes physical violence, coercive control, psychological and financial abuse, post-separation harassment, and the misuse of legal processes to maintain control; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 5 WHEREAS survivors of abuse experience significant mental health impacts and financial hardship, which are often worsened by prolonged
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Niagara Region have declared a state of emergency for homelessness, mental health and opioid addiction; WHEREAS the City of Thorold declared a mental health, homelessness and addiction emergency in the City of Thorold; AND WHEREAS Ontario's 29 Big City Mayors (OBCM) are calling on the province to declare a state of emergency as municipalities deal with a “community safety and humanitar
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for assessing all properties in Ontario and plays a key role in determining municipal property taxes; WHEREAS MPAC assessments are based on estimated market value and do not adequately reflect the lived realities of homeowners who are not selling or profiting from their property; WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario have
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS stable, secure, and affordable housing is foundational to individual well-being, neighbourhood stability, and the overall health of the municipality; and WHEREAS the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act introduced through the passage of Ontario’s Bill 60 have raised significant concerns among tenant advocates, housing providers, and municipal leaders regarding the potential for weakene
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, Thorold City Council approved By-law 43-2025, the City’s Cemetery By-law; AND WHEREAS the Cemetery By-law currently permits animals in City- owned or City-operated cemeteries under certain conditions; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare for Council’s consideration at
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law BE NOW READ and DOES PASS: 1. Bill 100-2025 – A By-Law to Manage and Regulate Election Signs in the City of Thorold, as amended, so the permitted time to display election signs as established in section 3.3(a) is amended from 45 days to 35 days.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 99-2025 – A Bill to Provide for Site Plan Control Agreements and Delegation of Authority with Respect to Site Plan Control Approval and Agreements and to Repeal By-law 108-2014; 2. Bill 101-2025 – A By-Law to Extend the City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan Incentive Programs to June 30, 2026; 3. Bill 102-2025 – A By-law to Regulate
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That CL 17-2025, being the open and closed Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Report PWCS 38-2025, dated November 18, 2025, respecting Community Safety Zone Policy, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Community Safety Zone Policy (Appendix A) BE APPROVED; and, 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to implement the Community Safety Zone Policy upon Council approval and bring forward future by-laws for designation as required
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.2 DF 26-2025 2024 Financial Summary 11.4 DF 29-2025 Investment Summary Report 2024 11.5 DF 30-2025 Budget Overrun as of September 9, 2025 11.7 DS 28-2025 Respecting Part Lot Control By-laws for Council Approval (D27-25-2025 and D27-26-2025) 11.8 PWCS-C 7-2025 Thorold Museum and Cultural Centre
That Memorandum CL-C 24-2025, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated October 7, 2025, respecting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Resolution Regarding Plaque for the Thorold Indigenous Unity Garden, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Council DIRECT staff to work with the One Thorold Truth & Recon
That Report DF 27-2025, dated October 7, 2025, respecting Canada Games Park Financials, BE RECEIVED.
That Report DF-C 3-2025, dated October 7, 2025, respecting Accounts Thorold City Council Minutes CL 16-2025 October 7, 2025 Page 5 Payable to September 2025, BE RECEIVED.
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 82-2025 – A By-Law to Require the Conveyance of Land or Cash-In- Lieu Thereof as a Condition of Development or Redevelopment of Land in the City of Thorold; 2. Bill 88-2025 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 29, Plan 59m-512 from Part Lot Control (45, 47, 49, 51 & 53 Harmony Way) – Rolling Meadows, Phases 14 & 16; 3. Bill 89-2025 – A By-Law to Ex
That Council Agenda CL 14-2025, BE ADOPTED, as presented.
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That CL 13-2025, being the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report PWCS 43-2025, dated September 9, 2025, respecting Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Grant Application, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to submit the Rural Ontario Development Grant Application toward the Restoration of windows and woodwork associated with Chestnut Hall; 2. That Council ENDORSE the ROD Grant Application, which serves to strengthen the
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the current provisions of Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000, restrict access to the Ontario Sex Offender Registry to law enforcement agencies, limiting public awareness of individuals convicted of sexual offences living within their communities; WHEREAS public access to information about registered sex offenders can empower City residents to take informed precautions to enhan
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 80-2025 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law 150-2012, Being the City's Parking and Traffic By-Law, to Implement Traffic Control on Port Robinson Rd.; 2. Bill 81-2025 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law 150-2012, Being the City's Parking and Traffic By-Law, to Implement Traffic Control on Richmond St at Tupper Rd.; 3. Bill 83-2025 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report DF 18-2025, dated August 12, 2025, respecting Benefits 2025, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the benefits renewal proposal from Mosey and Mosey at a cost as outlined in Appendix 1, to provide benefits’ coverage to employees, effective June 1, 2025; and 2. That Council APPROVE a general budget adjustment of $27,100 to cover the differential.
That Report PWCS 40-2025, dated August 12, 2025, respecting Port Robinson Road - Cataract Road to Merrittville Hwy - Traffic Safety Measures, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Traffic and Parking By-law No.150-2012 BE AMENDED to reduce the posted speed limit from 50 km/h to 40km/h on Port Robinson Road between Cataract Road and Merrittville Highway; 2. That the installation of two
That Report PWCS 41-2025, dated August 12, 2025, respecting Westover Pipeline Lease Agreement, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Minutes CL 13-2025 August 12, 2025 Page 16 1. That Council APPROVE the terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement with Westover Express Pipeline Limited that will allow exclusive access and set out maintenance responsibility for the subject p