Council

That Council Agenda CL 14-2025, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That CL 13-2025, being the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.

That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CLK-C 22-2025 Bills 80-2025 and 81-2025, Respecting Amendments to the City's Parking and Traffic By-Law, 150-2012 11.2 CLK-C 23-2025 Respecting Bill 83-2025, a Bill to Amend By-Law 31-2023, respecting Appointments of Office 11.3 CLK-C 24-2025 Rail Safety Week Proclamation Request 11.4 CLK-C 25-2025 Heritage Property Insurance Rates Resolution Support 11.5 DF 24-2025 Budget Overrun as of August 12, 2025 11.6 DF 25-2025 2024 Financial Statements 11.7 PWCS-C 8-2025 Thorold Blackhawks Ice Logo 11.8 PWCS 48-2025 Artificial Turf Field Project Update

That Report CLK-11-2025, dated September 9, 2025, respecting Mandatory City Website Update, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That a budget overrun of $24,841.92 (exclusive of HST) BE APPROVED for GHD Digital to provide content migration and sitemap development services for the City of Thorold website, to be funded from the Municipal Development Reserve; and 2. That $11,175.00 (exclusive of HST and annual increases the greater of 5% and Inflationary Index) BE APPROVED for annual hosting, subscription and website support services to be provided by GHD Digital, beginning in 2026, and lasting for a period of three (3) years.

That Report DS 18-2025, dated September 9, 2025, respecting Parkland Dedication By-law, BE

That Report PWCS 42-2025 respecting Veteran's-themed Crosswalk BE

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 submission; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2025 September 9, 2025 Page 6 3. That pending approval of the grant application, funding through the Municipal Land and Building Reserves, for the City’s portion of the proposed project BE CONSIDERED in the 2026 budget deliberations.

That Report PWCS 51-2025, dated September 9, 2025, respecting Green Municipal Fund – Multi Year Tree Planting at Lakeview Cemetery, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to submit the Green Municipal Fund Application for the consultation, design, and planting of 1000 trees at Lakeview Cemetery in 2026; 2. That Council ENDORSE the Green Municipal Fund Tree Planting Application, which serves to strengthen the submission; and 3. That pending approval of the grant application, funding through the Municipal Land and Building Reserves, for the City’s portion of the proposed project BE CONSIDERED in the 2026 budget deliberations.

WHEREAS children in new residential subdivisions benefit from having timely access to safe, inclusive, and engaging playgrounds that promote physical activity, social development, and overall well-being; WHEREAS delays in the construction of playgrounds in growing communities can leave families without recreational options during the early years of neighborhood development; AND WHEREAS, implementing policies that align playground construction with occupancy thresholds or the number of homes in a subdivision, could support earlier access to play spaces for families; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts the following: 1. That Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council with options and recommendations for a policy or framework to encourage or require the earlier construction of playgrounds in new subdivision developments, including consideration of thresholds based on the number of homes and/or percentage of occupancy, and address whether the playgrounds will be constructed by the developer or the City.

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 Page 8 construction of new housing and the provision of effective local governance; WHEREAS Thorold City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining decision-making authority at the local level as the most effective means of serving the community; AND WHEREAS Thorold City Council also acknowledges the need to balance effective local representation with efficient decision-making; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts the following: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report for Council’s consideration outlining options for reducing the size of Council, and that the report include an overview of potential benefits and drawbacks, including financial implications, and comparisons with other municipalities. The following friendly amendments were accepted by the Mayor and the mover and seconder of the Motion: That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: 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, w

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 enhance community safety, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children; AND WHEREAS transparency and access to information are key components of public safety policy, and a public version of the registry could balance safety and privacy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Council FORMALLY REQUESTS that the Government of Ontario amend Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000, to permit public access to the Ontario Sex Offender Registry; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2025 September 9, 2025 Page 10 2. That a copy of this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the Premier of Ontario, the Attorney General of Ontario, the Solicitor General of Ontario, all regional Members of Provincial Parliament, and Niagara region municipalities.

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session to receive confidential information respecting: 1. A matter respecting advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose under section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Ormond St. N. properties. 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 matter respecting 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 - Update respecting Keefer Mansion listing.

That Confidential Memorandum CLK-C 21-2025, dated September 9, 2025, respecting Ormond St. N. properties., BE RECEIVED, and that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That Confidential Information, dated September 9, 2025, respecting Keefer Mansion listing, BE RECEIVED, and that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

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

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 31-2023, being a By-law to Establish Certain Offices for the Purposes of the Corporation of the City of Thorold and to Appoint Persons to Hold Such Offices; and 4. Bill 84-2025 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on September 9, 2025.