Council

That Council Agenda CL 11-2025, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

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.

WHEREAS municipalities are increasingly impacted by the mental health, addictions, and homelessness crisis, placing significant strain on local services and frontline responders; and WHEREAS the provincial and federal governments hold the jurisdiction and legislative authority to implement systemic reforms and allocate appropriate funding to address mental health and addictions at scale. Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 4 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Thorold City Council REQUESTS the following from the Regional Municipality of Niagara: • The establishment of a new committee to better address the declared state of emergency on mental health and addiction, and that this committee seeks applications from individuals with lived experience. • A request of the Provincial Government of Ontario for a review of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to better address mental health, addiction and homelessness emergencies. 2. That Thorold City Council REQUESTS the following from the Provincial Government of Ontario: • Increased healthcare funding, including for inpatient addiction treatment. • Amendment of the Mental Health Act to include addictions. 3. That Thorold City Council REQUESTS the following from the Federal Government of Canada: • Amendment of the Criminal Code to identify private security guards as first responders and provide them with the same Criminal Code protection

That Report DS 16-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting 75 Ormond Street South: Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-12-2023 & D09-04-2023), BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment 23 BE APPROVED; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 7 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment 68-2025 to amend Zoning By-law 60- 2019, to update the site-specific zoning for the subject lands BE APPROVED; 3. That the classification of 75 Ormond Street South as a Class 4 Noise Area for the purposes and forwarding of the Council decision to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks BE APPROVED; 4. That a reduction in the speed limit along the frontage of 75 Ormond Street South and on Richmond Street from 50 km/h to 40km/h BE APPROVED; and 5. That the installation of a four (4)-way stop at the intersection of Richmond Street, Ormond Street South and the proposed entrance to the development at 75 Ormond Street South BE APPROVED.

That the following Items for Consent BE RECEIVED and the recommendation(s) therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 DF 17-2025 Tracking Statements to May 31, 2025 11.2 DF 20-2025 Budget Overrun & Reallocations as of June 17, 2025

That Report DF 19-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Brownfield Municipal Tax Incentive Program for 11 Front Street South, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the execution of Brownfield Municipal Tax Incentive Program Agreement with Lally Holdings Ltd for 11 Front St. S.; and 2. That Council APPROVE the budget overrun of $1,390.90 for 2025, with the balance estimated amount of $7,263 to be incorporated into future budgets for the maximum duration of three years, subject to terms and conditions of the Agreement.

That Report DS 15-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-09-2023) and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium (D07-02-2023) - Block 26, Barker Parkway (Barker Place), BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-09-2023) to amend Zoning By-law 60-2019 to rezone the subject lands from FD to R3D with special regulations BE APPROVED; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 9 2. That the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium Application and associated Conditions of Draft Plan Approval (D07-02-2023) BE APPROVED.

That Report PWCS 5-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Richmond Street at Tupper Drive-Romy Crescent Intersection - Traffic Study and Noise Study, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the recommendations in report PWCS 5-2025 regarding the Richmond Street at Tupper Drive/Romy Crescent Intersection – Traffic Study and Noise Study Recommendations BE APPROVED; 2. That funding in the amount of $300,000 to complete the design and construction BE

That the motion BE AMENDED to add: 4. That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council respecting the implementation of an interim four-way stop with traffic markings at the intersection, and the report shall include costing.

That Report PWCS 21-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Emergency Repairs - Storm Chamber in Hydro One Building Parking Lot, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE a budget overrun of $58,425.00 plus HST to be funded from the Capital Asset Transportation Reserve Fund to cover the cost of the emergency storm sewer chamber repair work at the Thorold’s Hydro One Building Parking Lot; and 2. That Report PWCS 21-2025 BE RECEIVED for information purposes for the emergency storm sewer chamber repair work completed by Rankin Construction Inc. at the Thorold’s Hydro One Building Parking Lot, with a total repair cost of $58,425.00 (plus HST).

That Report PWCS 32-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Park Vandalism at McAdam Park, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE staff’s recommendation to maintain closure of the washroom facilities for the remainder of the 2025 season to avoid further damage via vandalism resulting in added costs to the taxpayer; and 2. That Council DIRECT staff to investigate a more holistic approach to vandalism in all City Parks and Facilities to be considered as part of the 2026 Budget Deliberations.

That Report PWCS 33-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Assumption of Rolling Meadows Phase 4 Subdivision, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Assumption of Rolling Meadows Phase 4, as per the Subdivision Agreement as outlined in report PWCS 33-2025, BE APPROVED.

That Report PWCS 36-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting New Mausoleum Award of Tender (Project No. 602CM5001), BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the budget overrun in the amount of $1,153,201.52 BE APPROVED; 2. That the Road portion of the project in the amount of $260,164 BE FUNDED 50% each from the Mausoleum General Reserve and Municipal Land and Building Reserve; 3. That the balance of $893,037 BE INTERNALLY FINANCED with pay back from the sales of the Crypt and Niches, and from the general levy; 4. That Request for Tender No. 602CM5001, respecting the Lakeview Cemetery New Mausoleum Construction, BE AWARDED to Niacon Limited, at a contract price of $4,056,369.42, including contingency and excluding HST, as per Option 2; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 12 5. That Council APPROVE an additional $25,000 (plus HST) to complete the required geotechnical & material testing, and project management aspect of the work; and 6. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements/contracts.

WHEREAS communities across the country have implemented commemorative crosswalks to honour the service and sacrifice of military veterans; and WHEREAS the creation of a veterans-themed crosswalk would serve as a visible and lasting tribute to local veterans, while also enhancing public awareness and civic pride; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts the following: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report outlining potential locations, design options, and cost estimates for a commemorative crosswalk honouring veterans for Council’s consideration at a future meeting. Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 13 A friendly amendment was accepted by the Mayor, and mover and seconder of the motion to include installation and maintenance in the cost estimates and to add that staff work with veteran's groups in preparing the report. The motion, with a friendly amendment is as follows: WHEREAS communities across the country have implemented commemorative crosswalks to honour the service and sacrifice of military veterans; and WHEREAS the creation of a veterans-themed crosswalk would serve as a visible and lasting tribute to local veterans, while also enhancing public awareness and civic pride; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts the following: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report outlining potential locations, design options, and cost e

WHEREAS the intersection of Park Lane and Richmond Street currently functions as a one-way stop with a throughway on Richmond Street, creating potential safety concerns due to limited traffic control for vehicles approaching from multiple directions; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 14 WHEREAS the intersection is located within a designated school safety zone, where increased pedestrian activity—particularly by children— warrants enhanced traffic calming measures to ensure public safety; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts the following: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to review the feasibility of installing a three-way stop at Park Lane and Richmond Street, including considerations for traffic safety, compliance with applicable regulations, and report back to Council at the August 12, 2025, meeting, with findings and an estimate of installation timeframe and costs.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 64-2025 – A By-Law to Approve Brownfield Municipal Property Tax Incentive for 11 Front Street South; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 11-2025 July 8, 2025 Page 15 2. Bill 65-2025 – A By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law No. 60-2019, as Amended, by Rezoning the Lands Legally Known as Block 26, Plan 59m-512, Barker Parkway, The City of Thorold; 3. Bill 66-2025 – A By-Law to Assume Primary and Secondary Services in the Rolling Meadows Phase 4 Subdivision (Plan 59m-431) (Rolling Meadows Land Development Corporation and Glen Douglas Gordon); 4. Bill 67-2025 –A By-Law to Adopt Official Plan Amendment 23 to the City of Thorold Official Plan (2016), as Amended, by Redesignating the Lands Municipally Known as 75 Ormond Street South, City of Thorold; 5. Bill 68-2025 – A By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law No. 60-2019, as Amended, by Rezoning the Lands Municipally Known as 75 Ormond Street South, City of Thorold; 6. Bill 69-2025 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on July 8, 2025.