Council

That Council Agenda CL 14-2026, BE ADOPTED, as amended, by moving Agenda Item 13.1, being Report CLK 6-2026, to be received immediately after Agenda Item 9.1, being a presentation from Neuvote Systems Inc.

That the following Minutes BE APPROVED, as presented: 1. CL 11-2026, being the Open and Closed Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2. CL 12-2026, being the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 3. CL 13-2026, being the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, June 29, 2026

That Report CLK 6-2026 dated July 14, 2026, respecting Roles, Responsibilities, and Safeguards for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, BE RECEIVED.

WHEREAS individuals and families fleeing intimate partner violence require access to safe and supportive emergency and transitional housing options; AND WHEREAS parents fleeing abuse with multiple children may face additional barriers in accessing appropriate shelter and housing supports due to the size and composition of their family; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 6 AND WHEREAS successful recovery from abuse is supported not only by safe housing, but also by access to appropriate transitional and support services; AND WHEREAS access to such services is a regional responsibility and is critical to supporting vulnerable residents and families across the Region of Niagara; AND WHEREAS the City of Thorold is strategically located within Niagara Region and is well-positioned to support access to regional shelter and transitional housing services, including counselling, healthcare, employment supports, and childcare services; AND WHEREAS the City recognizes the potential benefits of having a shelter or transitional housing facility located within the municipality to improve access to services for those in need; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Thorold City Council SUPPORTS the exploration of a shelter and/or transitional housing facility within the City of Thorold for individuals and families fleeing intimate partner violence, including accommodations that can appropriately support pare

That Report DS 34-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Proposed Official Plan Amendment Application for a portion of 436 Quaker Road (D09-01-2026), BE RECEIVED.

That the motion be amended to add: 4. That Council DIRECT Staff to work with the MTO to improve directional arrows on the Pine St. overpass.

That Correspondence Item CLK-C 17-2026, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated July 14, 2026, Respecting Support for Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers and Municipal Lands, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Corporation of the City of Thorold SUPPORTS the Township of Puslinch and the Town of Halton Hills’ resolution regarding Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands; and 2. That a copy of this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the following: • Ontario Minister of Natural Resources • Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness • Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing • Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks • Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change • Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food • Niagara area MPs and MPPs • Niagara Region • Ontario Federation of Agriculture • Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority • Association of Municipalities of Ontario • Rural Ontario Municipal Association • Federation of Canadian Municipalities • Ontario Invasive Plant Council • Landscape Ontario • Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

That Correspondence Item CLK-C 18-2026, being a memorandum from J. Letourneau, Legislative & Municipal Elections Coordinator, dated July 14, 2026, Respecting Support for Opposition to Changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Corporation of the City of Thorold SUPPORTS the Township of Puslinch and the Township of Stone Mills’ resolution regarding Opposition to Changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and 2. That a copy of this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the following: • Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario • Niagara area MPPs • Niagara Region • Niagara Region municipalities

That Report CLK-C 19-2026-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Thorold Non-Profit Housing Parking Lot Request, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 13 1. That Council DIRECT staff to report on the potential of a cost sharing and lease agreement with Thorold Non-Profit Housing Corporation for a new parking lot at 61 Ormond Street South, including cost considerations.

That Report DF 13-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Benefits Renewal, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the benefits renewal proposal from Mosey and Mosey at a cost as outlined in Appendix 1, to provide benefits coverage to employees, effective June 1, 2026.

That Report DF 14-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Budget Overrun & Reallocations as of June 23, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

That Report DF 15-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting 2025 Financial Statements, BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 14 1. That Council APPROVE the draft Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

That Report DF 16-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Canada Games Park Financials, BE RECEIVED.

That Report DS 38-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Proposed Council Initiated Application For Rezoning and Modification of Conditions of Plan of Subdivision Approval For 13030 Lundy’s Lane (Rudanco Lands), BE RECEIVED and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Planning Staff BE AUTHORIZED to initiate a rezoning application to remedy the Holding provisions implemented through By-law 12-2026, and to modify conditions of Plan of Subdivision approval for 13030 Lundy’s Lane (Rudanco Lands) (D12-04-2023).

That Report DS 35-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Final Plan of Condominium Approval (D07-01-2023) and Authority to Sign Site Plan Agreement (D11-03-2026) and Condominium Agreement - 2248 Centre Street, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That Final Approval of the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium consisting of a 10-unit private street development, applying to the property known municipally as 2248 Centre and legally described as PLAN M28 LOT 53, being Part 1 of 59R-18196 in the City of Thorold in the City of Thorold, BE APPROVED, as Staff advise that all draft conditions are satisfied once the recommendations of this report have been implemented before August 1, 2026; 2. That Site Plan for 2248 Centre Street BE APPROVED as depicted in Appendix 4, and that Council AUTHORIZE the Director of Development Services to sign all final plans found in Schedule C to the agreement; 3. That a By-law authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Site Plan Agreement BE APPROVED, but that the agreement not be signed until staff advise that an addendum to the Noise and Vibration Study has been completed and all recommendations therein have been incorporated; 4. That a By-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Condominium Assumption Agreement for the 2248 Centre Street development between the City of Thorold and Lally Holdings Ltd. BE APPROVED, but that the agreement not be signed until the Site Plan Agreement has been registered; and Thorold City Council Mi

That Report DS 37-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Zoning By-law Amendment - Rolling Meadows Phases 17 and 19-22 (D14-02-2026), BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application D14-02-2026 for a Zoning By-law Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 60-2019, to rezone the lands as per the attached By-law Amendment BE APPROVED; and, 2. That NO FURTHER Public Meeting is required for the consideration of this application in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

That Report PWCS 28-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Tender Award – Schmon Parkway Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) (2026‑RFT‑COT‑08), BE

That Report PWCS 42-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Thorold Community Market Funding, BE RECEIVED, and the following BE APPROVED: 1. That a budget overrun BE APPROVED in the amount of $10,000 to provide additional security and portable washrooms at the Thorold Community Market; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 14-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 18 2. That the funds BE AUTHORIZED as a General Budget Overrun.

That Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session to receive confidential information respecting: 1. Confidential information 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 municipality or local board, under section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - offer respecting Keefer Mansion.

That Confidential Information, dated July 14, 2026, respecting offer respecting Keefer Mansion, BE RECEIVED, and that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 53-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Condominium Agreement for 2248 Centre Street; 2. Bill 54-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Agreement for 2248 Centre Street; 3. Bill 55-2026 – A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 60- 2019, as Amended, for the Lands Comprising the Rolling Meadows Subdivision (Phases 17, 19 – 22); and 4. Bill 56-2026 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on July 14, 2026.