Council

That Council Agenda CL 19-2025, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That CL 18-2025, being the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, BE APPROVED, as presented.

That Report PWCS 71-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Public Information Centre Update respecting 8 Carleton Street South Parking Lot Extension, BE

That Report PWCS 71-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Public Information Centre Update respecting 8 Carleton Street South Parking Lot Extension, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Staff BE DIRECTED to delay the project to explore other alternatives or to create alternative designs.

WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for assessing all properties in Ontario and plays a key role in determining municipal property taxes; WHEREAS MPAC assessments are based on estimated market value and do not adequately reflect the lived realities of homeowners who are not selling or profiting from their property; WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario have experienced significant resident concern and financial strain due to rapid increases in assessed values, particularly in legacy neighbourhoods with long-term residents; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 8 WHEREAS the Province of Ontario reported a $42.7 billion increase in property tax revenue resulting from reassessments and new development growth; AND WHEREAS municipalities such as Thorold have limited control or recourse in addressing the inequities created by the current MPAC system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Thorold City Council FORMALLY REQUESTS that the Province of Ontario conduct a comprehensive review of MPAC’s residential property assessment model, with an emphasis on ensuring fairness, transparency, and protection for long-term homeowners; 2. That Thorold City Council FORMALLY REQUESTS MPAC provide detailed reporting on the number and type of reassessments conducted annually within the City of Thorold, with an overview of their process of selecting properties for reassessm

That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendation(s) contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CL-C 31-2025 Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management Resolution regarding Municipally Significant Event Request Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 9 11.2 CLK-C 30-2025 Annual Report Respecting 2025 Group Home Licenses 11.3 CLK-C 31-2025 Affordable Housing Working Group Terms of Reference 11.4 CLK-C 32-2025 Information respecting By-law Enforcement Software 11.5 DF-C 4-2025 Accounts Payable November 2025 Councillor D'Angela declared an interest respecting this item, as his brother works for JBM Office Systems. 11.6 DF 35-2025 Budget Overrun & Reallocations as of November 18, 2025

That Report DS 34-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting 49 Hayes Road: Draft Plan of Subdivision (D12-02-2025), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Application D12-02-2025 for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, consisting of a 53-unit townhouse development, applying to the property legally described as Part Township Lot 71 & Parts 1-5, 59R-11213 in the City of Thorold BE APPROVED; 2. That the Conditions of Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium, depicted as Appendix 1 of this Staff Report BE APPROVED; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 10 3. That the draft conditions of approval dated July 11, 2023, for the original approval of a Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium BE REMOVED and REPLACED with the Draft Conditions of Approval for the Plan Subdivision noted in Appendix 2 of this Staff Report; and 4. That the change of conditions BE DEEMED minor in nature; and 5. That a By-law authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement for the 49 Hayes Plan of Subdivision between the City of Thorold and Gold Coast Homes BE PROVIDED to council at a later date.

That Correspondence Item CL-C 32-2025, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Business Improvement Area (BIA) Request to Fill the Secretary Position, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Helen Castonguay BE APPOINTED to serve on the Business Improvement Area as Secretary until the end of the 2022-2026 term.

That the following amendment BE APPROVED: That Report CLK 17-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Election Sign By-Law Updates, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That By-Law 43-2018, and any amendments thereto, BE REPEALED; and 2. That Bill 100-2025, being the proposed Election Sign By-law, BE AMENDED, so the permitted time to display election signs as established in section 3.3(a) is amended from 45 days to 35 days, and that the Bill as amended BE PRESENTED to Council for adoption.

The Mayor called a vote on the motion, as amended, and declared it

That Report CLK 18-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Information respecting Ward Boundary Review, BE RECEIVED.

That Report CLK 19-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting the City's Noise Control By-law, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Appendix 1 to this Report, being proposed amendments to the current Noise Control By-law number 37-2014, BE APPROVED; 2. That Bill 102-2025, being a proposed Noise Control By-law, BE PRESENTED for Council approval.

That Report DF 34-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting the Audit RFP Award, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the award of the RFP with Doane Grant Thornton, for audit services for a term of five years, beginning in 2025 and renewable each year subject to satisfactory annual review by the City, in the amount of $415,400 BE APPROVED.

That Report DF 36-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Insurance Renewal 2026, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the general Insurance program for 2026 renewal with BFL Canada at a cost of $1,044,310 including taxes BE APPROVED. 2. That the provision for the self-insured deductibles remaining at the $108,000 level for Budget 2026 BE APPROVED. 3. That the program BE MARKETED for 2027, as required.

That Report DF 37-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Cancellations, Reductions, or Refund of Taxes under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the cancellations, reductions or refund of taxes under the corresponding sections of the Municipal Act, for the accounts detailed in this report. Section Total 357 $51,801.39 358 $0.00 Total $51,801.39

That Report DS 36-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Site Plan Control and Delegation of Authority, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That a new Site Plan Control By-law BE ADOPTED by Council. 2. That the necessary by-law(s) BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Council. 3. That By-law 108-2014, and amendments made thereto, BE REPEALED.

That Report DS 38-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Extension of the City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to June 30, 2026, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE a By-law to amend By-law 18-2016 to extend the term of the City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan to June 30, 2026. 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council by June 30, 2026, with recommended updates to the Community Improvement Plan following Regional and Provincial decisions.

That Report PWCS 60-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Shared Services Agreement – Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Shared Services Agreement between the City of Thorold and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) BE APPROVED; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the necessary agreement.

That Report PWCS 65-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Purchase of 420XE CATERPILLAR Backhoe, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Canoe Contract No. 011723-CAT BE AWARDED to Toromont Industries Ltd. at a contract price of $261,900.00 (excluding HST) for the purchase of a 420XE CATERPILLAR Backhoe. 2. That the use of the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada’s competitively awarded Contract No. 011723-CAT BE APPROVED as a compliant co-operative procurement method under Section 9.6 of Procurement By-law 300-01 and applicable trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, OQTCA). Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 16 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements / contracts.

That Report PWCS 70-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting 2025 Events Summary and 2026 Approval, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the dates proposed by The Events Working Group for the Thorold Community Market, being June 17 & 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, August 5, 12, 19 & 26, and September 5, and Canada Day Celebrations, being June 29, 30 & July 1, in 2026, BE APPROVED and BE DECLARED municipally significant. 2. That $25,000 for 2026 Canada Day Celebrations and $25,000 for the Thorold Community Market budget BE PRE-APPROVED in the 2026 Operating Budget to allow advanced coordination of the event.

That Report PWCS 72-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Pine Street and Sullivan Avenue Parking Restrictions, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the recommended modification of parking on the east side of Pine Street between Albert Street and Sullivan Avenue and Sullivan Avenue between Pine Street and Towpath Street to 2-hour max with no reparking BE APPROVED; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 17 2. That Traffic and Parking By-law No.150-2012 BE AMENDED regarding modification to Pine Street (between Albert Street and Sullivan Avenue) and Sullivan Avenue (between Pine Street and Towpath) Parking Restrictions.

That the following amendment BE APPROVED: That Report PWCS 75-2025, dated December 9, 2025, respecting Civic Recognition Event, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council RECEIVE the options in this report and ESTABLISH the format for a Civic Recognition Event to be Option B. 2. That Council DIRECT Staff to organize an award ceremony event taking place once per council term in the final year of each term. 3. That Council ESTABLISH a working group to create award categories, establish a nomination process, receive and score nominations and select recipients for each award; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 19-2025 December 9, 2025 Page 18 4. That additional funding in the amount of $3,000 BE

WHEREAS the Battle of Beaverdams Park is an important community space located in close proximity to Thorold’s downtown core, and showcasing the park through a Christmas lighting display would not only highlight its natural beauty and cultural significance, but also draw residents and visitors into the area, thereby creating opportunities to support and stimulate local businesses during the holiday season. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare and bring forward, for Council’s consideration during the 2026 Budget Deliberations, the projected cost of installing a Christmas lighting display in the Battle of Beaverdams Park for the 2026 Christmas holiday season.

WHEREAS stable, secure, and affordable housing is foundational to individual well-being, neighbourhood stability, and the overall health of the municipality; and WHEREAS the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act introduced through the passage of Ontario’s Bill 60 have raised significant concerns among tenant advocates, housing providers, and municipal leaders regarding the potential for weakened tenant protections, reduced housing affordability, and increased vulnerability to displacement; and WHEREAS municipalities bear the direct impacts of housing instability— including increased demand for social services, shelter systems, and emergency supports—and therefore have a strong interest in ensuring that provincial legislation strengthens, rather than undermines, tenants’ rights and housing security; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Thorold City Council FORMALLY EXPRESSES its strong opposition to the passage of Ontario’s Bill 60, given the concerns that its changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will weaken protections for tenants, increase housing instability, and place additional pressure on municipal supports and services; and 2. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to circulate this motion to all Niagara municipalities, the Region of Niagara, the office of MPP Jeff Burch, and the office of Premier Doug Ford.

WHEREAS at its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, Thorold City Council approved By-law 43-2025, the City’s Cemetery By-law; AND WHEREAS the Cemetery By-law currently permits animals in City- owned or City-operated cemeteries under certain conditions; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare for Council’s consideration at the January 13, 2026, meeting of Council, a Bill to amend By-law 43-2025, being the City’s Cemetery By-law, to prohibit animals/pets from entering or remaining in City-owned or City-operated cemeteries, and if said Bill is approved by Council, to ensure appropriate signage is installed. Councillor Handley requested a recorded vote.

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session to receive confidential information respecting: 1. A Matter Respecting Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and 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 –Lakeview Cemetery

That Confidential information respecting Lakeview Cemetery BE RECEIVED, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That the following by-law BE NOW READ and DOES PASS: 1. Bill 100-2025 – A By-Law to Manage and Regulate Election Signs in the City of Thorold, as amended, so the permitted time to display election signs as established in section 3.3(a) is amended from 45 days to 35 days.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 99-2025 – A Bill to Provide for Site Plan Control Agreements and Delegation of Authority with Respect to Site Plan Control Approval and Agreements and to Repeal By-law 108-2014; 2. Bill 101-2025 – A By-Law to Extend the City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan Incentive Programs to June 30, 2026; 3. Bill 102-2025 – A By-law to Regulate Noise in the City of Thorold; 4. Bill 103-2025 – A By-law to Amend By-law 150-2012, Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic Within the City of Thorold, to Implement Parking Restrictions on Pine Street and Sullivan Avenue; and 5. Bill 104-2025 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on December 9, 2025.