Council

That Council Agenda CL 2-2025, BE ADOPTED, as amended, to: 1. REMOVE Closed Session Item 16.2 regarding Market Premium, Planning. 2. ADD as a Closed Session Item, 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 – Keefer Mansion listing.

That CL 1-2025, being the Minutes of the open and closed sessions of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.

That the following Items for Consent BE RECEIVED and the recommendation(s) therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CLK-C 2-2025 Memorandum respecting the Delegation of Powers and Duties of Council By-law 11.2 DF 3-2025 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council, Committee, and Board Members, 2024 11.3 DS 2-2025 Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws for Council approval (D27-03-2025, D27-04-2025, & D27-05-2025) Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 2-2025 February 4, 2025 Page 4 11.4 PWCS 9-2025 Active Transportation Fund Grant Application – Port Robinson East Pedestrian Walkway and Eco-Park Project 11.5 PWCS 11-2025 Memorandum of Understanding – Engineering Function and Review in Niagara 11.6 PWCS 12-2025 Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) 2024 Q4 Report

WHEREAS the City of Thorold values the contributions of its citizens and recognizes the importance of celebrating their achievements; WHEREAS creating opportunities for civic engagement and appreciation fosters a stronger, more connected community; AND WHEREAS Thorold City Council wishes to explore options for a formal citizen recognition to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of the community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to review and report back to Council with options for hosting a citizen recognition event, to be held prior to the end of the Council term in 2026, and that the report include information respecting: a. Potential categories of recognition; b. Potential locations for the event; c. Suitable dates and times; d. Estimated costs and budget implications; and e. The merits and considerations of holding the event as a formal gathering versus hosting it as part of a regular Council meeting A friendly amendment was accepted by the Mayor, and mover and seconder of the motion to include in the staff report, options for public spaces in the City where record of the awards and recipients can be displayed. The Mayor called a vote on the motion, as amended, and declared it

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session to receive confidential information respecting: 1. 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 – Keefer Mansion listing.

1. That Confidential Verbal Update, dated February 4, 2025, respecting Keefer Mansion, BE RECEIVED and staff proceed as directed in closed session; 2. That Staff BE DIRECTED to consult with external legal counsel with respect to the matter of view scape in the Heritage Designation By-law for Keefer Mansion; and 3. That, if required, the Heritage Advisory Committee BE DIRECTED to review options respecting the matter of view scape in the Heritage Designation By-law for Keefer Mansion.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 5-2025 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 246, Plan 59r-18084 From Part Lot Control (101, 105, 109, & 111 Velvet Way) – Calderwood Phase 3; and 2. Bill 6-2025 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 250, Plan 59r-18225 From Part Lot Control (69, 71, 75, 79, 85, & 89 Brighton Lane) – Calderwood Phase 3; and 3. Bill 7-2025 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 251, Plan 59r-18224 From Part Lot Control (49, 51, 55, 59, 61, & 65 Brighton Lane) – Calderwood Phase 3; and 4. Bill 8-2025 – A By-law Respecting the Delegation of Powers and Duties of Council; and 5. Bill 9-2025 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on February 4, 2025.