Council

That Council Agenda CL 13-2024, BE AMENDED, to move delegation items 10.2.1 and 10.2.2 respecting Report PWCS 79-2024 – Site Alteration Permit, 13030 Lundy’s Lane, and discussion on Report PWCS 79-2024, following closed session.

That Council Agenda CL 13-2024, BE ADOPTED, as amended.

That Minutes CL 12-2024, being the minutes of the open and closed sessions of the City Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That the Motion BE AMENDED to include the following clause: 6. That the work to complete the design/contract administration BE AMENDED to reflect that no sidewalk be installed on the west side of Pine Street between Beaverdams Rd. and Chippawa St.

The Mayor called a vote on the following motion, as amended: That Report PWCS 73-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Tender Award - Pine Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED, as amended: 1. That Request for Tender No. 101EN90008, respecting Pine Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement, BE AWARDED to Provincial Construction (Niagara Falls) Limited, at a contract price of $1,693,384.65 excluding HST; 2. That the engagement of Urban & Environmental Management INC. BE APPROVED to complete the design/contract administration at an upset limit of $161,687.45 excluding HST; 3. That additional funding BE APPROVED in the amount of $79,331.82 excluding HST from the Capital Asset Replacement Reserve for the Pine Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project; 4. That a contract with EXP Services Ltd. in the amount of $6,940.00 excluding HST BE APPROVED to complete all Geotechnical and Material Testing services; 5. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements/contracts; and Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 5 6. That the work to complete the design/contract administration BE AMENDED to reflect that no sidewalk be installed on the west side of Pine Street between Beaverdams Rd. and Chippawa St.

That Correspondence Item CWCD 329-2024, respecting Resolution from the Municipality of St.-Charles, dated May 15, 2024, regarding Increased Funding to Libraries & Museums, BE RECEIVED for information; That the Council of the City of Thorold SUPPORTS the Resolutions of Fort Erie, Lincoln, St. Charles respecting Increased Funding to Libraries & Museums; and That this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, The Municipality of St.-Charles, Local Area Municipalities, and the Niagara Region.

That Correspondence Item CWCD 332-2024, respecting Resolution from the Niagara Region, dated July 25, 2024, regarding Development Charges Act – Exemption for Affordable and Attainable Residential Units, BE RECEIVED for information and BE

That Correspondence Item CWCD 338-2024, respecting Resolution from the Municipality of Wawa, dated July 23, 2024, regarding regulations for importation and safe use of Lithium-ion batteries, BE RECEIVED for information; Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 8 That the Council of the City of Thorold SUPPORTS the Resolutions of Wawa and Otonabee-South Monaghan; and That this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association, the Municipality of Wawa, the Municipality of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Niagara Region, and Local Niagara Municipalities.

That Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a Report for Council respecting the use, storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries within the City of Thorold.

That Report CLK 3-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Agreement to Coordinate AODA Compliance for 2024-2026, for JAAC Member Municipalities, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 9 1. That Council APPROVE the City of Thorold’s continued participation as a member of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term of two (2) years, at an annual cost of $10,000; and 2. That a by-law BE ADOPTED at Council meeting on August 13, 2024, to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the participating municipalities and the Herrington Group Ltd. for consulting services for a two year period from 2024 to 2026.

That Report DS 34-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Ontario Heritage Act - Alternate Notice Policy, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Report No. DS 34-2024, dated August 13th, 2024, regarding “Ontario Heritage Act – Alternate Notice Policy” be RECEIVED; 2. That Council APPROVE the Ontario Heritage Act – Alternate Notice Policy as presented; and 3. That future legislated notices under the Ontario Heritage Act BE SUBJECT to the Alternate Notice Policy established in Appendix 1.

That Report PWCS 62-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Allanburg Area Traffic Study and Whistle Cessation Report, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 10 1. That the installation of speed humps on Centre Street and on Barron Road BE APPROVED; 2. That funding in the amount of $23,000 BE

That Report PWCS 70-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Cemetery Administration Office Budget Adjustment, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That a change to the project scope BE APPROVED to include an upgrade to the hydro service and the supply and installation of new office furniture at the Lakeview Cemetery Admin Building; and 2. That additional funding in the amount of $353,701.34 excluding HST BE APPROVED from Municipal Land & Building Reserve/Mausoleum Reserve.

That Report PWCS 77-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting New Fire Station 1 Project - Additional Scope, BE

That Report PWCS 81-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting 8 Carleton Street Furniture Award, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the furniture supply contract for the Development Services Office at 8 Carleton Street BE AWARDED to McGowans Office Interiors for a total of $194,527 excluding HST; and, 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary contracts.

That the Motion BE AMENDED to include the following: 2. That the implementation of on-street parking restrictions on the west side of Pamela Dr. BE APPROVED; 3. That the implementation of on-street parking restrictions on the west side of Lawrence Dr. BE APPROVED; 6. That Staff BE DIRECTED to review and report to Council in one year time, and to include consultations with the School Board.

That Report PWCS 87-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Proposed Parking Restrictions on Sullivan Avenue, Pamela Drive, and Lawrence Drive, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 14 1. That the implementation of on-street parking restrictions on north side of Sullivan Ave between Renfrew Dr. and Collier Rd South BE APPROVED; 2. That the implementation of on-street parking restrictions on the west side of Pamela Dr. BE APPROVED; 3. That the implementation of on-street parking restrictions on the west side of Lawrence Dr. BE APPROVED; 4. That Schedule “B” of Traffic By-Law #150-2012 BE AMENDED to reflect these new restrictions; 5. That a general budget over-run BE APPROVED for the amount of $3,750.00; and 6. That Staff BE DIRECTED to review and report to Council in one year time, and to include consultations with the School Board.

Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 15 WHEREAS Sarah King Head CAHP, has conducted research (appended to this motion) relating to the potential to designate the property and structure at 18 River Street, Port Robinson (Duncan McFarland House), located in the City of Thorold, under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18; WHEREAS the property is determined to have historical, geographical, and architectural value as it relates to the early domestic Italianate and Gothic Revival style; WHEREAS the Heritage Advisory Committee recommended this heritage designation; and WHEREAS designation of this property will support the City of Thorold’s cultural heritage goal and objective to identify, conserve, and enhance its significant cultural heritage resources. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That City Thorold Council CONSIDER 18 River Street, Port Robinson, located in the City of Thorold, as a resource of cultural heritage value and interest in accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended; 2. That City staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the required process to designate 18 River Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 3. That City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of intention to designate the property in accordance with Section 29 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 16 That Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a Report which advises on attendance numbers and detailed financial information concerning the City of Thorold’s 2024 Canada Day weekend event.

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session for the purposes of receiving information of a confidential nature 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, and a Matter Respecting a Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on by the Municipality under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Site Alteration Permits 2. 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 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 - Superior Court of Justice Application 3. 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 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 - Zoning By-law Non-Conformance 1777 Turner Road 4. A Matter Respecting a Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be applied to any negotiations car

That Confidential Update, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Site Alteration Permits, BE RECEIVED.

Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 13-2024 August 13, 2024 Page 18 That Confidential Update, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Superior Court of Justice Application, BE RECEIVED, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That Confidential Update, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Zoning By- law Non-Conformance, BE RECEIVED, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That Confidential Update, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Keefer Mansion Property, BE RECEIVED, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That Confidential Update, dated August 13, 2024, respecting St. David's Road Project Update, BE RECEIVED, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That Report PWCS 79-2024, dated August 13, 2024, respecting Site Alteration Permit - 13030 Lundy's Lane, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Site Alteration Permit Application for the 13030 Lundy’s Lane development BE APPROVED; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign any necessary agreements/contracts.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 56-2024 – A By-law to Amend By-law 97-2019, Being the Public Notice By-law, to Update the Means of Notice for Matters Respecting the Ontario Heritage Act; 2. Bill 57-2024 – A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with the Herrington Group; and 3. Bill 58-2024 – A By-law to Amend By-law 150-2012, being the City's Parking and Traffic By-law, respecting restrictions on Sullivan Avenue, Pamela Drive and Lawrence Drive; and 4. Bill 59-2024 – A By-law to Amend By-law No. 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 5. Bill 60-2024 – A By-law to Designate 82 Welland St. N. under the Ontario Heritage Act; and 6. Bill 61-2024 – A By-law to Authorize Lease for Folder Inserter Machine with Pitney Bowles; and 7. Bill 62-2024 – A By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting held on August 13, 2024.