Council

That Council Agenda CL 6-2025, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That CL 5-2025, being the open and closed Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.

That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 6-2025 April 8, 2025 Page 4 11.1 CLK-C 8-2025 Respecting Bill 32-2025, a Bill 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 11.2 CLK-C 9-2025 Respecting Bill 33-2025, a Bill to Amend By-law 8-2025, being a By-law to Adopt a Policy with Respect to the Delegation of Powers and Duties of Council 11.3 DF 7-2025 Tax Rates and Tax Due Dates 11.4 DF 8-2025 Budget Overruns and Reallocations as at March 18, 2025 11.5 PWCS 27-2025 Tender Award - Aluminum Outdoor Bleachers (Project No. COT-2025-Q- 01) 11.6 PWCS-C 3-2025 Digital Sign Project Update 11.7 PWCS-C 4-2025 2025 Earth Day Event 11.8 PWCS-C 5-2025 QR Code Implementation 11.9 DS-C 3-2025 Respecting By-Law 28-2025 and By-Law 29-2025, regarding removal of Part Lot Control from Block 200 and 201 Legacy South (Area 2, Phase 5)

1. That Memorandum CLK-C 7-2025, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated April 8, 2025, BE RECEIVED; and 2. That Mark Falovo BE APPOINTED to serve on the Road Safety Advisory Committee for the remainder of the Council term, ending in 2026.

That Report FES 5-2025, dated April 8, 2025, respecting Fire Protection Grant Approval and Equipment Purchase, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Staff BE DIRECTED to issue payment for the purchase of two (2) bunker gear extractors and two (2) bunker gear dryers for Station 2 and Station 4 in the amount of $31,620, plus HST, to be funded by the Fire Protection Grant. 2. That Council APPROVE up to $15,000.00 as a general budget overrun for installation of the extractor and dryer for Station 2 and Station 4.

That Report PWCS 23-2025, dated April 8, 2025, respecting Rolling Meadows Phase 18 Pre-Servicing Agreement, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the terms and conditions of a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Rolling Meadows Land Development Corporation, the Developer for the Rolling Meadows – Phase 18, to proceed with the necessary site servicing before the registration of the Final Agreement; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreement and the associated documents.

That Report PWCS 26-2025, dated April 8, 2025, respecting DeCew House Heritage Park - Trans Canada Trail Grant Update, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the revised, staged approach for improvements to the existing DeCew House Heritage Park and Trail; and 2. That Council APPROVE a budget adjustment of $60,000 for this project, with 50% to be funded from the Trans Canada Trail Grant, and 50% of the project costs (i.e. $30,000) to be funded under the 2025 Municipal Land and Building Reserve.

WHEREAS McAdam Park is a valuable community space, providing opportunities for recreation, leisure, and social engagement, and the City of Thorold is committed to preserving and maintaining this park for the enjoyment of all; WHEREAS acts of vandalism in McAdam Park have caused damage to public property, creating an unsafe and unwelcoming environment for residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS the persistent occurrence of vandalism in McAdam Park undermines the City’s efforts to maintain a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment, and diverts valuable resources from other essential community services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts the following: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to review current measures in place to prevent vandalism in McAdam Park, evaluate effective strategies to curtail such activities, and report back to City Council with recommendations for further actions, including the estimated costs of implementing these strategies and potential funding sources.

WHEREAS public demonstrations, events, and rallies, can have significant impacts on municipal services, including but not limited to public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, and traffic management; and WHEREAS such gatherings may require coordination with municipal departments to ensure minimal disruption to residents, businesses, and the functioning of the municipality, while balancing the right to free expression and assembly; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That City staff BE DIRECTED to report back to City Council on options for implementing a permitting system for large gatherings, including public demonstrations, events, rallies, and similar activities, taking place on City-owned property.

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 Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 6-2025 April 8, 2025 Page 9 municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Keefer Mansion listing.

That Confidential Information dated April 8, 2025, respecting Keefer Mansion listing, BE RECEIVED, and that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 31-2025 – A By-Law to Adopt the Estimates and Tax Rates and Due Dates; Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 6-2025 April 8, 2025 Page 10 2. Bill 32-2025 – A By-law to Amend By-law 31-2023, Being the City's Appointment of Office By-law; 3. Bill 33-2025 – A By-law to Amend By-law 8-2025, being a By-law to Adopt a Policy with Respect to the Delegation of Powers and Duties of Council; 4. Bill 34-2025 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 200, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (25, 29, 31 and 35 McMillan Place) – Legacy South (Area 2, Phase 5) Subdivision; 5. Bill 35-2025 – A By-Law to Exempt Block 201, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (11, 15, 19 and 21 McMillan Place) – Legacy South (Area 2, Phase 5) Subdivision; and 6. Bill 36-2025 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on April 8, 2025.