Ken Sentance
Councillor · seen 2021-01-19 to 2026-07-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
124substantive motions movedof 67 meetings the minutes record them at
39procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
101substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 67 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Thorold’s own minutes.
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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 124)
That Council Agenda CL 8-2026, BE ADOPTED, as presented.
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Correspondence Item CLK-C 12-2026, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated May 12, 2026, Respecting Age-Friendly Committee Senior of the Year Awards Recipient Recommendations, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the recommended nominee named in Confidential Appendix to CLK-C 12-2026 BE AWARDED the Senior of the Year Award.
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
Thorold City Council Minutes CL 8-2026 May 12, 2026 Page 13 That Report DS 22-2026, dated May 12, 2026, respecting Proposed Council Initiated Application for Rezoning for 90 Hayes Road and a portion of 100 Hayes Road – Addition of a Site-Specific Use - Intermodal Shipping Yard, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Planning Staff BE AUTHORIZED to initiate a rezoning application to re
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS 23-2026, dated May 12, 2026, respecting Provincial Updates to Planning through Bill 98 – Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 28-2026 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law 14-2026, being the City’s Fees and Charges By-Law, for the Purpose of Implementing Amended Building Division Fees; 2. Bill 30-2026 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 83, Plan 59m-538 From Part Lot Control (1, 5, 9, 11 &15 Vanderburg Lane) – Legacy (Area 3), Phase 6, Subdivision; 3. Bill 31-2026 – A By-Law to Exe
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS 3-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting Barron Heights (Allanburg) – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (D14-11-2023 & D12-03-2023), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Zoning By-law 60- 2019, to rezone the subject lands to Single Detached ‘R1C’, Semi- Detached ‘R2B’, Townhouse ‘R3B’, Townhouse Special
SPECIAL Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS 18-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting 2575 Highway 20 – Site Plan and Zoning Conformity Issues, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Planning Staff BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a City initiated rezoning application to remedy the current issue with the zoning at 2575 Highway 20.
SPECIAL Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-law BE
SPECIAL Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Deferred
That Council Agenda CL 6-2026, BE ADOPTED with the following amendments: 1. That Item 9.3, being a presentation regarding Water and Wastewater, and Stormwater Management Master Plans be heard prior to Item 9.2, being a Presentation respecting Parking Master Plan. 2. That Item 12.2, being Report PWCS 14-2026, be heard immediately after Item 9.3, being a presentation regarding Water, Wastewater, and
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: That Report PWCS 18-2026, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Parking Master Plan, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council ENDORSE the recommended short, medium, and long-term parking capital works program. 2. That Council DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT the short-term priority actions through the annual budget process. 3. That Council AUTHORIZE ST
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS 12-2026, dated March 24, 2026, respecting Request for Municipal Support – Urban Forestry Grant Application, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to submit a grant application to the Urban Forestry Plans and Studies Grant program offered by the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for the development of a Tree Saving and Urban Forestry Plan; and 2. That the May
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS 13-2026, dated March 24, 2026, respecting New Tax Increment Financing Agreement with 1882877 Ontario Inc., for 16-18 Sullivan Ave., to Address prior Eligibility, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the execution of a new Tax Increment Financing (TIFP) Agreement, similar to the one found at Attachment one to this report, with 1882877 Ontario Inc. for t
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report FES 4-2026, dated March 24, 2026, respecting Fire Protection Grant Approval, Equipment Purchase, and Bunker Gear Enclosures, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Minutes CL 5-2026 March 24, 2026 Page 10 1. That Staff BE DIRECTED to issue payment for the purchase of three (3) commercial air scrubbers/purifiers in each fire station’s bunker gear rooms and inst
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWCS 12-2026, dated March 24, 2026, respecting Niagara Region Emergency Medical Services Lease Extension at Fire Station #2, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the extension of a Lease Agreement with Niagara Region Emergency Medical Services for the shared use of Thorold Fire Station #2 for a five (5) year term; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHOR
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the provincial government has expressed a desire to reduce the number of municipal councillors in the Niagara region; AND WHEREAS eight (8) Niagara region Mayors signed a joint letter stating a commitment to building a governance model that is streamlined and transparent to the public; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 5-2026 March 24, 2026 Page 16 AND WHEREAS, further to information provide
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS effective January 1, 2026, the Province of Ontario mandated that industrial, commercial, and institutional properties – deemed "non- eligible sources" – will no longer receive municipal curbside recycling collection under the transition to a producer-led recycling system, requiring affected businesses, charities, and non-profit organizations to secure alternative services, Thorold City Cou
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That CL 1-2026, being the Open and Closed Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, BE APPROVED, as presented.
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CLK-C 4-2026 Respecting Bill 4-2026, a By-law to Authorize the Sale of 7 & 11 River Street 11.3 PWCS 1-2026 Notice of Completion: Rail Trail Connection from Marlatts Road to Welland Canal Trail (Environmental Assessment Study) Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 10 1
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 4-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Sale of 7 and 11 River Street to 1000915167 Ontario Inc 2. Bill 5-2026 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 43-2025, Being a By-law Respecting Cemetery Services in the City of Thorold 3. Bill 6-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) Ontario Transfer Agreem
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council Agenda CL 1-2026, BE ADOPTED as amended, with Item 13.1, being Report DS 2-2026, being heard immediately after Item 9.2, being a presentation regarding Official Plan (OP) Consolidation and Gaps Analysis for OP Conformity.
Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS 1-2026, dated January 13, 2026, respecting Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-11-2025) - 2371 Merrittville Highway, BE RECEIVED.
Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That CL 18-2025, being the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendation(s) contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CL-C 31-2025 Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management Resolution regarding Municipally Significant Event Request Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 9 11.2 CLK-C 30-2025 Annual Report Respecting 2025 Group Home Licenses 11.3 CLK-C 31-2025 Af
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report DS 34-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting 49 Hayes Road: Draft Plan of Subdivision (D12-02-2025), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Application D12-02-2025 for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, consisting of a 53-unit townhouse development, applying to the property legally described as Part Township Lot 71 & Parts 1-5, 59R-11213 in the City of Thorold BE APPR
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Correspondence Item CL-C 32-2025, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Business Improvement Area (BIA) Request to Fill the Secretary Position, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Helen Castonguay BE APPOINTED to serve on the Business Improvement Area as Secretary until the end of the 2022-2026
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report DS 38-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Extension of the City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to June 30, 2026, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE a By-law to amend By-law 18-2016 to extend the term of the City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan to June 30, 2026. 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council by June 30, 2026,
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following amendment BE APPROVED: That Report PWCS 75-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Civic Recognition Event, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council RECEIVE the options in this report and ESTABLISH the format for a Civic Recognition Event to be Option B. 2. That Council DIRECT Staff to organize an award ceremony event taking place once per council term in the
Council, December 9, 2025 · Referred
WHEREAS the City of Thorold, through its Strategic Plan 2024–2027 and Beyond, has recognized the critical importance of promoting affordable, innovative, and sustainable housing solutions; WHEREAS the City-owned parcel of land located on the north side of St. David’s Road East presents a valuable opportunity to advance the City’s affordable housing strategy; AND WHEREAS collaboration among City Co
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Report PWCS 58-2025, dated November 18, 2025, respecting South Main Street Bridge and Eco-Park Project Update, BE RECEIVED.
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CL-C 25-2025 ECCBAC Resolution regarding By-law Updates 11.2 DF 33-2025 Budget Overrun as of October 28, 2025 11.4 PWCS 68-2025 Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) 2025 Q3 Report
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Report CLK 16-2025, dated November 18, 2025, respecting Council Composition, BE RECEIVED.
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Report DS 33-2025, dated November 18, 2025, respecting 1674 Kottmeier Road & 1864 Hurricane Road: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-03-2024), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That application D14-03-2024 for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 1674 Kottmeier Road (Part of Plan TWP, Part of Lot 188, Plan TWP, Part of Lot 189 – Part 3 on attached severance sketch) fro
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That the following amendment BE APPROVED: That Report PWCS 66-2025, dated November 18, 2025, respecting 7 and 11 River Street Update (Former Fire Station 3), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to advise the realtor to re-list the properties immediately; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 18-2025 November 18, 2025 Page 13 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to C
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council, at the next Council meeting, recommendations respecting the implementation of a 2-hour parking and re- parking time restriction at the following locations: a. On the west side of Pine Street South, from Sullivan Avenue to Albert Street West b. On Sullivan Avenue, from Pine Street South to Front Street South c. On Towpath Street, from Sullivan Avenu
Council, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Report DS 18-2025, dated October 7, 2025, respecting Parkland Dedication By-law, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That a new Parkland Dedication By-law BE ADOPTED by Council. 2. That the necessary by-law(s) BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Council. 3. That Policy 510-07 BE REPEALED.
Council, October 7, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has formally requested that the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy review municipal governance models, with a view to determining whether the two-tier government structures in Niagara, Durham, Halton, Waterloo, York, and Simcoe County support or hinder the Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2025 September 9, 2025
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
Bill 80-2025 That Bill 82-2025, being 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, BE
Council, September 9, 2025 · Deferred
That Report PWCS 44-2025, dated August 12, 2025, respecting Park Lane and Richmond Street All-Way Stop, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the recommendations in report PWSC 44-2025 regarding the implementation of an all-way stop with traffic markings at the intersection of Richmond Street and Park Lane BE APPROVED; 2. That Traffic and Parking By-law No.150-2012 BE AMENDED regardin
Council, August 12, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Terry Fox Run is a nationally recognized event that honours the legacy of Terry Fox and supports cancer research through community participation and fundraising; WHEREAS several municipalities have successfully hosted the Terry Fox Run with the support of volunteers, community organizations, and municipal resources; AND WHEREAS there is interest in exploring the feasibility of the City
Council, August 12, 2025 · Carried
That PF 2-2025, being the Minutes of the Public Forum Committee held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and that CL 9-2025, being the open and closed Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.
Council, July 8, 2025 · Carried
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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,895votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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