Council

That the Council meeting BE RECESSED to allow for the completion of the Public meeting.

That Council Agenda CL 16-2022, BE ADOPTED, as amended.

That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report on the matter, in consultation with Habitat for Humanity Niagara, to advise Council on the budgetary impacts of the request.

That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED:  CAO-C 7-2023 - By-Law No. 82-2023 Authorizing the City to Enter into a City of Thorold Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Financing Program  CAO 8-2023 - Request for Proposal Award – Organizational Review (CAO – 2023-01)  DF 9-2023 - 2022 Financial Summary  PWCS 63-2023 - Pride Flag Pole  PWCS 65-2023 - Regent Street Parking Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 16-2023 June 20, 2023 Page 5  CLK-C 58-2023 - Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee resolution respecting selling advertisement space in Thorold's sports facilities  CLK-C 59-2023 - Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee resolution respecting Beaverdams Park Fencing  CLK-C 60-2023 - Active Transportation Subcommittee and Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee resolution respecting additional funding  CLK-C 61-2023 - Tourism Advisory Committee resolution regarding Lock 7 Viewing Centre Refreshment Fridge  CLK-C 62-2023 - Tourism Advisory Committee Resolution Respecting Adding Museum Displays at the Lock 7 Viewing Centre  CLK-C 63-2023 - Amendment to By-Law 131-2021, to appoint Screening Officers.  CLK-C 64-2023 - Amendment to By-Law 31-2023, to update the list of appointed persons  PWCS 61-2023 - Port Robinson West Traffic Calming  PWCS 64-2023 - DeCew Park Improvements Update  PWCS 69-2023 - Volleyball Court Project - Thorold Community Activities Group  DS 37-

That Report DF 11-2023, dated June 20, 2023, respecting Benefits 2023, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the benefits renewal proposal from Mosey and Mosey at a cost as outlined in Appendix 1 to Report DF 11-2023, BE APROVED, to provide benefits’ coverage to employees, effective June 1, 2023; and 2. That a general budget adjustment of $10,256.00 BE APPROVED to cover the differential.

That Report PWCS 58-2023, dated June 20, 2023, respecting Lakeview Cemetery Administration Building Project Update, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the documents for the Lakeview Cemetery Administration Building Renovation Project for public tender; and 2. That the funding strategy BE INCLUDED in the tender award report recommendations.

That Report PWCS 62-2023, dated June 20, 2023, respecting Tender Award – Broderick Avenue Road Reconstruction Phase 1 (Tender No.102EN3001-T2), BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Tender NO. 102EN3001-T2, respecting Broderick Avenue Road Reconstruction Phase 1, BE AWARDED to Alfred Beam Excavating Ltd, at a contract price of $2,117,732.00, including contingency and excluding HST; and 2. That Council APPROVE the extension of the contract for Associated Engineering in the amount of $178,731.00 for the Phase 1 design and contract administration to be funded from the approved Broderick road construction budget, 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the necessary agreements/contracts.

That Report PWCS 66-2023, dated June 20, 2023, respecting St. David’s Road Construction Project Update, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the scope change to accommodate the replacement and relocation of underground infrastructure for the St David’s Road Construction - Phase 1 project BE APPROVED; Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 16-2023 June 20, 2023 Page 11 2. That additional funding in the amount $245,538.36 BE APPROVED from the Sewer Reserve for the St. David’s Road Construction – Phase 1 project; and 3. That additional funding in the amount of $48,128.00 BE APPROVED from the Water Reserve for the 2023 Capital Project for the St. David’s Road Construction – Phase 1 project.

That Report PWCS 67-2023, dated June 20, 2023, respecting 2023 Museum Budget Request, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the allocation of funds in the amount of $520 (HST incl.) BE APPROVED for the purchase of two (2) window air conditioning units from the Encumbrance Reserve fro the 2nd Floor storage area at the Allanburg Community Centre; 2. That the request from the Thorold Museum in the amount of $9,220 BE APPROVED for planned operating expenses to be funded from the 2023 Community Grants Budget; and 3. That the Thorold Museum BE REQUESTED to submit their application for funding for the 2024 Budget under the annual Community Grants process.

That the notice of motion requirements BE WAIVED in accordance with section 11.2 of the Procedural By-law, No. 26-2021. Having received a two-thirds majority, the mayor declared it,

That the staff BE DIRECTED to include future Public Meetings, held under the Planning Act, during the regular scheduled Council meetings, after presentations and delegations.

That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to prepare and send a letter to Corrections Canada, local area Members of Parliament, expressing support for keeping Paul Bernardo in a maximum security placement. (CHECK WORDING FROM TAPE)

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 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Council’s Code of Conduct A matter respecting a proposed disposition of land by the municipality under section 239 (1)(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 under section 239 (1)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – 20 Carlton Street North (McMillian Park) A matter respecting personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees under section 239 (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Confidential Statement by Councillor Concerning Staff

That Confidential CWCD 160-2023, dated May 30, 2023, respecting A Matter respecting Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege under section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Council’s Code of Conduct, BE RECEVIED for information.

That Confidential verbal update, respecting a matter respecting a proposed disposition of land by the municipality under section 239 (1)(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 under section 239 (1)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – 20 Carlton Street North (McMillian Park), BE RECEVIED for information, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That Report CLK 7-2023, dated May 30, 2023, respecting Code of Conduct Investigation Report- 2022-01, BE RECEIVED for information and that the recommendations contained therein BE ACCEPTED.

That, in accordance with By-law 26-2021, the Procedure By-Law, specifically section 9.2, as the business before Council was not completed by 10:00 p.m., the meeting PROCEED past 10:00 p.m. to allow the consideration of the business before City Council. Having received a two-thirds majority, the Mayor declared it,

That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 81-2023 Being a By-Law to Restrict Parking on North Side of Regent from Carleton Street North to Welland Street North Bill 82-2023 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Tax Increment Based Financing Program Agreement with Downing Street Associates Bill 83-2023 Being a By-Law to exempt Lot 209, Plan 898 from Part Lot Control 12-15 West Street South Bill 84-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 178, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (21 and 25 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Bill 85-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 179, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (15 and 19 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Thorold City Council Open Session Minutes CL 16-2023 June 20, 2023 Page 18 Bill 86-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 180, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (9 and 11 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Bill 87-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 181, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (1 and 5 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Bill 88-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 182, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (2 and 6 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Bill 89-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 183, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (10 and 12 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Bill 90-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 184, Plan 59m-503 from Part Lot Control (16 and 20 Blackberry Lane)- Legacy South Subdivision Bill 91-2023 Being a By-Law to Exempt Block 185, P