Council

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 Stormwater Management Master Plans.

That CL 5-2026, being the Open and Closed Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, BE APPROVED, as presented.

That Thorold City Council DECLARES its support for the Supportive Housing Model as presented by Raine Laurent-Eugène, Founder, CEO, and Chair of Jessie My Love Foundation.

That Report PWCS 14-2026, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plans, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council ENDORSE the recommended capital works program to guide future infrastructure planning and investment. 2. That Council DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT the short-term priority capital projects through the annual budget process.

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 STAFF TO DEVELOP policies, monitoring programs, and partnerships to support long-term parking management. 4. That an Ad-Hoc Downtown Parking Working Group BE FORMED for the purpose of working with and advising City Staff on forthcoming recommendation reports respecting downtown parking and that Councillors Sentance, De Divitiis, and D’Angela BE APPOINTED to the Committee. 5. That Staff BE DIRECTED to work with the Thorold BIA to prepare and distribute Municipal parking brochures and posters for distribution at downtown businesses. 6. That Staff BE DIRECTED to review and implement signage improvements to enhance public awareness of public parking options in the downtown. 7. That Staff BE DIRECTED to review and report back to Council respecting the feasibility and financial implications of expanding paid parking beyond two (2) hours at parking lot 1. 8. That Staff BE DIRECTED to review and report back to Council respecting cash in lieu of parking.

That the following Items for Consent BE RECEIVED and the recommendation(s) therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 DF 5-2026 Tax Rates and Tax Due Dates 11.2 DF 6-2026 Delegation of Authority – Tax Extension Agreements 11.3 PWCS 15-2026 Tender Award Rural Roads

That Report DF 4-2026, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Water and Urban Service Area Budgets, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 2026 WATER BUDGET: 1. That the existing water quarterly metered rate structure BE MAINTAINED as follows: Fixed Charge $63.15 per quarter Consumption Charge $1.719 per cubic meter 2. That the provision of water services by-law BE UPDATED for the fee changes and submitted for Council approval; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 6-2026 April 14, 2026 Page 9 3. That any water surplus or deficit arising from 2026 operations BE TRANSFERRED TO/FUNDED FROM the Water Works Reserve; 4. That all other aspects of the 2026 Water Budget BE APPROVED; 2026 URBAN SERVICE AREA BUDGET: 5. That the total amount to be funded from the Urban Service Area Taxes BE MAINTAINED at $1,230,000, and that the tax rates necessary to levy this amount BE CALCULATED as part of the 2026 tax levying by-law; 6. That the existing wastewater quarterly metered rate structure BE MAINTAINED as follows: Fixed Charge $94.46 per quarter Consumption Charge $2.566 per cubic meter 7. That any surplus or deficit arising from 2026 sewer operations BE TRANSFERRED to/funded from the Sewage Capital Reserve; 8. That all other aspects of the 2026 Sewer Budget BE APPROVED; and 9. That residents in the urban service area, that have sewer service, but no water service, BE CHARGED the sewer rate based on the 2026 average water consumption of 200 cubic meters per year, and that this charge BE PLACED on

That Report PWCS 16-2026, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Tender Award – Battle of Beaverdams Park Splash Pad, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Request for Tender No. 2026-RFT-COT-12, respecting the base preparations, installation of underground services and hardscaping required for the Battle of Beaverdams Park Splashpad construction, BE AWARDED to Silverline Group Inc., at a contract price of $174,093.40, excluding HST; 2. That the Quotation respecting the Supply and Installation of the new Splashpad Equipment at Battle of Beaverdams Park BE AWARDED to Water Splash Inc. at a contract price of $284,506.98, excluding HST; and 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements/contracts.

That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: That Report PWCS 17-2026, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Digital Community Sign Policy, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the Digital Community Signage Policy, with an amendment to the Policy that the events be based in Thorold, with Staff discretion.

WHEREAS Fred Neale is a long-time resident of the City of Thorold who, for over thirty years has made numerous positive contributions to the community in a variety of roles, including as City Councillor; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 6-2026 April 14, 2026 Page 12 AND WHEREAS Mr. Neale, through his many years of service, has made specific contributions to health-care leadership, serving for twenty-five years on the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital Board; City-building and environmental projects, including the development of Mel Swart Park and the Laura Secord Trail; along with Indigenous and cultural initiatives, including the initiation of the Indigenous Task Force, which has strengthened the City’s collaboration with Indigenous communities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Fred Neale BE INVITED to a future Council meeting for the purpose of receiving an official certificate from the City of Thorold; and 2. That Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on the feasibility and financial costs of installing a recognition plaque at Mel Swart Park to honour Fred Neale.

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has identified increasing housing supply as a provincial priority and has introduced new initiatives, including the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build (COPB), to support the construction of new homes; AND WHEREAS the development industry is currently facing challenging economic conditions, which may impact the viability and timing of new housing projects; AND WHEREAS municipalities rely on development charges to fund critical infrastructure and services required to support growth, and seek to encourage development while ensuring they do not forgo necessary growth-related revenues; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 6-2026 April 14, 2026 Page 13 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Staff BE DIRECTED to review the recently announced COPB, including its potential implications for development charge revenues and local housing development; and 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on whether the City may participate in or benefit from the COPB as a way to balance the need to support housing development while maintaining sustainable infrastructure funding.

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session to receive confidential information respecting: 1. A matter respecting litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Confidential legal advice regarding a compensation claim and potential litigation. 2. A Matter respecting a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Proposed disposition and market price discussion for Keefer Mansion.

That Confidential Information dated April 14, 2026, respecting Compensation Claim and Potential Litigation, BE RECEIVED, and that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That Confidential Information dated April 14, 2026, respecting Keefer Mansion property, BE RECEIVED, and that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 17-2026 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law 1783(93), By-Law 22-2011, and By-Law 14-2026, and Repeal By-Law 25-2025 And 26-2025, for the Purpose of Establishing Water Rates and Wastewater Rates in the City of Thorold; 2. Bill 18-2026 – A By-Law to Adopt the Water and Urban Service Area Budgets for 2026; 3. Bill 19-2026 – A By-Law to Adopt Estimates, Set the Tax Rates for 2026, and to Establish the Final Tax Due Dates; 4. Bill 20-2026 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law 8-2025, Being a By-Law Respecting the Delegation of Powers and Duties of Council; and 5. Bill 21-2026 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on April 14, 2026.