Council

That Council Agenda CL 15-2022, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That Minutes CL 13-2023, being the minutes of the open session Special City Council meeting held on April 28, 2023, and that Minutes CLK 14-2023, being the minutes of the open session City Council meeting held on May 2, 2023, BE ADOPTED as presented.

That consideration of the recommendations contained in the Code of Conduct Investigation Report (01-2022) BE

That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED:  CAO 5-2023 - Application to the City of Thorold’s Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program - 11 Front Street  CAO 6-2023 - City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan for Downtown Thorold and Thorold Centre- Tax Increment Financing Application by LandX Developments  CLK-C 54-2023 - Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee Resolution Respecting Trail Maintenance  CLK-C 55-2023 - Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee Resolution Respecting Thorold Community Activities Group (TCAG) Volleyball Courts  CLK-C 56-2023 - Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee Resolution Concerning Beaverdams Park  CLK-C 57-2023 - Age Friendly Committee Senior of the Year Award Recipient Recommendation  DF 7-2023 - Canada Games Park Financials  DF 8-2023 - 2022 Development Charges Statement  DF 10-2023 - 2023 Financing Leases  DF 12-2023 - Emergency Replacement of Cemetery IT Equipment  DS 31-20232 - South Main Street (Removal of Holding Symbol)  DS 29-2023 - Lock 25, Battle of Beaverdams Park Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act  DS 28-2023 - 205 St. David’s Road Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and Assumption Agreement  DS 30-2023 - Part Lot Control By-laws for Council Approval Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 15-2023 May 30, 2023 Page 6  FES 7-2023 - Tender Award- Sport Utility (SUV)/ Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MVP) 4WD RFT

That Report DF 7-2023, respecting Canada Games Park Financials, BE

That the motion BE AMENDED to include the following clause: 3. That staff BE DIRECTED to open at staff’s earliest convenience.

That Report DF 11-2023, dated May 30, 2023, respecting Remote Site Meeting Equipment, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That a budget adjustment of $5,500 for purchase of equipment and services to support live-streaming meetings at remote locations, BE APPROVED to be funded from the Municipal Development Reserve.

That Report CLK 6-2023, dated May 30, 2023, respecting Appointment of the City’s Integrity Commissioner, BE RECEIVED for information.

That staff BE DIRECTED to issue a Request for Proposals to fill the position of Integrity Commissioner or the remainder of the 2023-2026 term of Council.

That Report DS 24-2023, dated May 30, 2023, respecting Reallocation of Capital Budget for Software Modernization, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That report DS 024-2023 BE RECEIVED; 2. That the purchase of planning software from PSD Citywide Inc., using the negotiated method at a cost of $38,872.32 inclusive of HST, BE APPROVED; 3. That the reallocation of $11,127.68 from the Citywide planning software capital budget, and an overrun of $1,185.28 to purchase the software enhancements for managing licences, BE APPROVED; and 4. That the purchase of licensing software from PSD Citywide Inc. using the negotiated method at a cost of $12,312.96 inclusive of HST, BE APPROVED.

That Report PWCS 46-2023, dated May 30, 2023, respecting Tender Award- Cemetery Roads Repair Program (502CS3001), BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Request for Tender NO. 502CS3001, respecting the Cemetery Tar and Chip program, BE AWARDED to Walker Construction Limited, at a contract price of $56,006.00, including contingency and excluding HST; and Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 15-2023 May 30, 2023 Page 15 2. That Council APPROVE a budget overrun of $7000 to be funded 50% from the Cemetery General Reserve and 50% from the Mausoleum General Reserve. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements/contracts.

WHEREAS the City of Thorold recognizes the importance of preserving and enhancing the natural environment for the health and well-being of its residents; WHEREAS promoting sustainable practices and conservation initiatives aligns with the City's commitment to environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS a tree giveaway and rain barrel sale program can contribute to the improvement of air quality, stormwater management, and overall environmental sustainability. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enact as follows: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report outlining the feasibility, cost implications and potential implementation strategies for a tree giveaway and rain barrel sale program; and Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 15-2023 May 30, 2023 Page 16 2. That staff CONSULT the Environment, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Advisory Committee on the process and draft before bringing the report to Council.

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session for the purposes of receiving information of a confidential nature respecting: A Matter respecting Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege under section 239 (1) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Tax Increment Financing Application

That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 55-2023 Being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 60-2019, as amended, for the removal of the Holding ‘H’ Symbol from the property known as 2 South Main Street Bill 56-2023 Being a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2140(97), as amended, for the removal of the Holding ‘H’ Symbol from the property known as 2 South Main Street Bill 67-2023 A by-law to authorize the execution of a condominium assumption agreement with Anthony Difruscia for the lands known as 205 St. David’s Road. Bill 68-2023 A by-law to designate lock 25, Battle of Beaverdams Park under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 15-2023 May 30, 2023 Page 19 Bill 69-2023 A by-law to exempt block 36, plan 59M-478 from part lot control (1, 5, 9, 11 & 15 Beaverloch Drive)- Decew Terrace Subdivision Bill 70-2023 A by-law to exempt block 37, plan 59M-478 from part lot control (19, 21, 25, 29 & 31 Beaverloch Drive)- Decew Terrace Subdivision Bill 71-2023 A by-law to exempt block 39, plan 59M-478 from part lot control (95, 99, 101, 105 & 109 Ivy Crescent)- Decew Terrace Subdivision Bill 72-2023 A by-law to exempt block 48, plan 59M-480 from part lot control (229, 231, 235 and 239 Bur Oak Drive)- Confederation Heights Subdivision, west community phase 8 Bill 73-2023 A by-law to exempt block 41, plan 59M-502 from part lot control (122, 126, 130, 132 and 136 Alicia Crescent)- Hansler Heights Subdivision,