Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (12 motions)
11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council Agenda CL 7-2026, BE ADOPTED, as amended, with Item 9.6 being Report DS 17-2026, respecting Building Division Fee Study Report, considered immediately after Item 7.1 being the Building Fee Study presentation.
Moved by Councillor DeRose, seconded by Councillor Handley
Carried
That Report DS 8-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Rolling Meadows Phases 19-22 (D14-03-2026), BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor DeRose, seconded by Councillor Sentance
Carried
That the following Item for Consent BE RECEIVED and the recommendation(s) therein, BE APPROVED: 6.1 DS 16-2026 Building Division 2025 Annual Report
Moved by Councillor D'Angela, seconded by Councillor O'Hare
Carried
That Report DS 17-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting Building Division Fee Study Report and Proposed Fees By-law, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the recommendations found in the Fee Study Report BE APPROVED and Council AUTHORIZE implementation of the Proposed Fee Schedule E found attached.
Moved by Councillor Handley, seconded by Councillor De Divitiis
Carried
That Report DS 3-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting Barron Heights (Allanburg) – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (D14-11-2023 & D12-03-2023), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Zoning By-law 60- 2019, to rezone the subject lands to Single Detached ‘R1C’, Semi- Detached ‘R2B’, Townhouse ‘R3B’, Townhouse Special Provision ‘R3B-119, and Utility ‘U’ BE APPROVED; and 2. That application D12-03-2023 for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, consisting of lots for single-detached dwelling units, semi-detached dwelling units, street townhouse dwelling units, and open space (stormwater management facility), applying to the property legally described as Part of Unit 8, Plan D-5, City of Thorold, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions of Draft Plan Approval attached to Report DS 3-2026 as Attachment “A”.
Moved by Councillor Sentance, seconded by Councillor D'Angela
Carried
That Report DS 10-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting 1914 Glover Road - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-07-23), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That application D14-07-2023 for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment at 1914 Glover Road, consisting of buildings for both agricultural and welding/fabrication processing purposes, related outdoor storage, and ancillary uses, buildings and structures (including residential), applying to 1914 Glover Road, legally described as Part Lot 138, Geographic Township of Thorold, now in the City of Thorold, BE APPROVED; Thorold City Council Special Minutes CL 7-2026 April 21, 2026 Page 8 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment application to amend Zoning By- law (60) 2019 to rezone the subject lands from Agriculture (A) to a Holding Provision Agriculture Special Exception (A-127(H)) to facilitate the development of a Bridge Crane Building and to continue the use of existing buildings for welding and fabrication to a maximum size of 6,700 square metres, and to permit accessory open storage, and a reduction in parking related to the welding/fabricating, agricultural operation, and existing residence in accordance with an approved Site Plan Agreement, BE APPROVED; and 3. That NO FURTHER Public Meeting is required for the consideration of this application in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor D'Angela, seconded by Councillor Dekker
Carried
That Report DS 11-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting 2751 Thorold Townline Road and the lands immediately south (Part of Township Lot 66) - Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-07-2025 and D14-04- 2026), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the proposed applications to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 60-2019 for lands known municipally as 2751 Thorold Townline Road to permit the temporary use of a recreational sports field and paintball facility for a period of three (3) years; and to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 60-2019 for lands immediately south of 2751 Thorold Townline Road, known municipally known as Part of Lot 66 Townline Road to permit the temporary use of a recreational sports field for a period of three (3) years, BE APPROVED subject to the following conditions: Thorold City Council Special Minutes CL 7-2026 April 21, 2026 Page 9 i. That the applicants enter into a new temporary use site plan agreement, for each property, pursuant to Section 41 (10) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 to address the concerns raised from the public regarding the lighting impacts of the temporary use on the surrounding land uses; and ii. That the temporary use site plan agreements be registered on title for each of the respective properties.
Moved by Councillor Handley, seconded by Councillor Sentance
Carried
That Report DS 14-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting 49 Hayes Road – Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Condominium Assumption Agreements (D12-02-2025 and D07-04-2022), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the 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 Draft Conditions of Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium, depicted as Appendix 1 of this Staff Report BE APPROVED; 3. That a By-law authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement for the 49 Hayes Plan of Subdivision between the City of Thorold and Gold Coast Homes BE FORWARDED TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. Thorold City Council Special Minutes CL 7-2026 April 21, 2026 Page 10 4. That a By-law authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Condominium Assumption agreement for the 49 Hayes Road Development between the City of Thorold and Gold Coast Homes BE FORWARDED TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
Moved by Councillor O'Hare, seconded by Councillor De Divitiis
Carried
That Report DS 15-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting Heritage Permit Process Policy and Supporting Materials, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council ADOPT the Heritage Permit Process Policy, attached as Appendix A to this report; 2. That Council APPROVE the Supporting Materials, attached as Appendices B to D, including the Heritage Permit Application Form, Heritage Permit Guide, and the Heritage Permit Public FAQ, to support implementation of the Heritage Permit Process Policy; 3. That staff BE DIRECTED to implement the Heritage Permit Process Policy, including the creation and publication of public-facing materials on the City’s website and integration into Development Services workflows; and 4. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to make minor administrative revisions to the Heritage Permit Application Form, Heritage Permit Guide, and Public FAQ, as needed, to improve clarity, formatting, accessibility, and usability, provided such revisions remain consistent with the approved policy.
Moved by Councillor O'Hare, seconded by Councillor D'Angela
Carried
That Report DS 18-2026, dated April 21, 2026, respecting 2575 Highway 20 – Site Plan and Zoning Conformity Issues, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Planning Staff BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a City initiated rezoning application to remedy the current issue with the zoning at 2575 Highway 20.
Moved by Councillor Sentance, seconded by Councillor DeRose
Carried
That the following by-law BE
Moved by Councillor Sentance, seconded by Councillor Handley
Deferred
That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 22-2026 – A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 60 (2019), as Amended, for the Lands Addressed as 1914 Glover Rd; 2. Bill 23-2026 – A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 60(2019), as Amended, for Lands Described as Part of Unit 8, Plan D-5, City of Thorold (Barron Heights); Thorold City Council Special Minutes CL 7-2026 April 21, 2026 Page 12 3. Bill 24-2026 – A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 60 (2019), as Amended, to Provide for the Temporary Use of Lands for a Cricket Field, Paint Ball, Sports Field, and Related Accessory Uses to the Current Permitted Uses on Lands Known as Pt Twp Lot 66, Being Municipal Roll Number 273100002433700; 4. Bill 25-2026 – A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 60 (2019), as Amended, to Provide for the Temporary Use of Lands for a Cricket Field, Sports Field, and Related Accessory Uses to the Current Permitted Uses on Lands Known as Pt Twp Lot 66, Being Municipal Roll Number 273100002433800; 5. Bill 26-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 1974092 Ontario Inc. (Golden Coast Homes) for the Lands Known as 49 Hayes Road; 6. Bill 27-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Condominium Assumption Agreement with 1974092 Ontario Inc. (Golden Coast Homes) for the Lands Known as 49 Hayes Road; and 7. Bill 29-2026 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Special Meeting Held on
Moved by Councillor D'Angela, seconded by Councillor O'Hare