Council

That the confidential verbal update respecting the 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(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Junior B Hockey, BE RECEIVED for information.

That Council Agenda CL 18-2023, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That the following Minutes BE ADOPTED as presented: 1. CL 15-2023, being the open and closed session of Council Meeting held on Tuesday May 30, 2023; 2. CL 16-2023, being the open and closed session of Council meeting held on Tuesday June 20, 2023; and 3. CL 17-2023, being the open session of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday June 28, 2023.

That staff BE DIRECTED to consult with the Thorold Legion and prepare a report outlining the recommended locations and costs associated with Thorold Legion directional signage installation.

That Report DF 13-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets BE APPROVED; and 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to incorporate the recommendations into the City’s Asset Management and Budget planning.

That Report DS 39-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting Combined Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendments and Modification to Draft Plan Approval for Rolling Meadows BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Modifications to the Draft Plan of Subdivision attached as Appendix A, BE APPROVED; 2. That as per Section 51(47) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the modifications to the draft plan, dated August 23, 2022, are deemed to be minor changes and that further written notice is not required; 3. That the Mayor or designate BE AUTHORIZED to sign the modified draft plan, dated August 23, 2022; 4. That the Official Plan Amendment to change the designation of Block 1239 from Rolling Meadows – Residential to Rolling Meadows - Village Square Commercial in accordance with Appendix B of this report, BE APPROVED; Page 5 Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 18-2023 July 11, 2023 5. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 2140 (97) to zone the lands “Site Specific Residential First Density D (R1D-10) Zone” and “Site Specific Rolling Meadows Residential Third Density (RM-R3-10) Zone” in accordance with Appendix C of this report, BE APPROVED; 6. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law No. (60) 2019 to zone the lands “Site Specific Residential R1D Holding (R1D-89 (H)) Zone”, “Site Specific Residential R2B Holding (R2B- 90 (H)) Zone”, “Site Specific Residential R3B Holding (R3B-91 (H)) Zone”, “Site Specific Residential R3D Holdi

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That the Council of the City of Thorold ENDORSES community supported agriculture, led by local community organizations, as a way to help address the lack of nutritional food available to the community; Page 6 Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 18-2023 July 11, 2023 2. That the Mayor BE DIRECTED to write a letter to the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to petition them to: a) increase purchasing power around access to nutritional food b) improve the identification of local products in existing supply chains c) encourage the development of new markets for local food d) re-explore labelling of foods that are genetically modified (in the interest of Consumer choice); and e) work with all local Niagara governments and community organizations to provide more assistance to Niagara-residents who are not food secure; 3. That this resolution be circulated to all Niagara-area municipalities, Niagara’s local Members of Provincial Parliament, Niagara’s local Members of Parliament, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Niagara Christian Gleaners, Small Scale Farms, United Way Food Security Network, Feed Ontario, Hope Centre-Welland, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Community Care St Catharines and Thorold, Communit

That Report PWCS 59-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting Port Robinson East Traffic Calming, BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That an all way stop BE INSTALLED at the intersection of Bridge St East and River Street; 2. That an all way stop BE INSTALLED at the intersection of River Street and Biggar Road; 3. That the Traffic and Parking By-law No. 150-2012 BE AMENDED to recognize the installation of an all way stop at the intersection of Bridge St East and River Street; 4. That the Traffic and Parking By-law No. 150-2012 BE AMENDED to recognize the installation of an all way stop at the intersection of River Street and Biggar Road; 5. That the Traffic and Parking By-law No. 150-2012 BE AMENDED to reduce the posted speed limit from 50 km/h to 40km/h along Canby Street, River Street, and South Street North; 6. That line painting and additional signage BE INSTALLED along Canby Street, River Street, and South Street North; and 7. That a Pedestrian Crossover on Canby Street adjacent to Port Robinson Park BE CONSIDERED as part of the 2024 budget.

That the motion BE AMENDED to include the following clause: 8. That staff BE DIRECTED to conduct a traffic calming study on Canby Street, between Allanport Road and South Street North.

That the motion BE AMENDED to include the following clause: 9. That these traffic calming measures be reviewed one (1) year after implementation.

That Report DS 43-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting 3401 Schmon Parkway: Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (D09-03-2023 & D14-06-2023) BE RECEIVED for information.

That the following Items for Consent BE RECEIVED, and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED:  CAO 10-2023 - Partial Reallocation of the Business Development Promotions Budget  CAO 11-2023 - Lease Agreement with Bioveld Canada Inc. - Allanburg Rd. North Page 11 Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 18-2023 July 11, 2023  DF 3-2023 - Accounts Payable to June 15, 2023  DS 41-2023 - Part Lot Control By-laws for Council Approval (D27-33-2023 to D27-35-2023, D27-37-2023 to D27-39-2023, D27-42-2023 to D27-49- 2023)  DS 42-2023 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (D09-02-2022 & D14-08-2022) - 1426 Kottmeier Road  PWCS 78-2023 - Stop Up and Closure of an Unopened Road Allowance – formerly Holland Road

That Report CAO 9-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting Hybrid Work Policy, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the attached Hybrid Work Policy BE APPROVED; 2. That the capital cost of $3,000.00 BE FUNDED from Municipal Capital Reserve; and 3. That the operating cost of $3,000.00 BE FUNDED from General budget overrun The Mayor called the vote on the motion and declared it,

That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report outlining the cost to replace the work equipment provided to Council.

That Report DS 35-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting Application to the Housing Accelerator Fund, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to apply to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which is being administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; and 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to implement the actions and initiatives included in the application as it relates to land use planning and development approvals to accelerate the supply of housing.

That Report FES 2-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting St. Catharines Fire Dispatch Agreement, BE APPROVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the renewal of the Dispatch Agreement with the City of St. Catharines for Dispatch Services, BE APPROVED for a term of 15 years, commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2037; and 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Dispatch Agreement with City of St. Catharines.

That Report PWCS 76-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting CN Rail Track Repairs – Allanburg, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the required upgrades to the CN Railway Crossings on Henderson St. and Barron Rd. BE APPROVED; and 2. That funding in the amount of $80,000, BE ALLOCATED from the Capital Asset Transportation Reserve.

That Report PWCS 77-2023, dated July 11, 2023, respecting Budget Over-run for enhanced Community Market Activities, BE RECEIVED and that the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That a budget over-run of $9,841.00 plus HST BE APPROVED for enhancements to the Community Market; and 2. That the over-run BE FUNDED from the Strategic Plan Reserve.

That the Notice requirements for a Motion BE WAIVED in accordance with section 11.2 of By-law 26-2021. Having received a two-thirds majority, the mayor declared it,

WHEREAS Council deems it advisable to amend By-law 2072(96), pertaining to the city’s cemetery supply and how spaces were allocated when people were looking to purchase plots, lots, niches, and crypts. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: That 4.1.of By-law 2072(96) BE AMENDED as follows: 4.1 The Director shall have charge of the sale of all interment rights, and of all cemetery supplies and services provided by the Corporation and will determine which, and in what order, lots, niches, and crypts are available for sale of interment rights; and 4.1.1. The Director shall not sell internment rights to an unopened area of the cemetery prior to selling out a currently opened area.

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

That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report summarizing the matter involving 1375 Egerter Road for the August 1, 2023 meeting of Council

WHEREAS, the City of Thorold aims to enhance communication with its residents and promote community engagement; and WHEREAS, a digital notice/announcement board would provide an efficient and effective means of disseminating important information, updates, and announcements to the public. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a comprehensive report regarding the installation of a digital notice/announcement board within the municipal jurisdiction; and 2. That the report INCLUDE the following considerations: a. Identification of suitable locations within the City for the installation of the digital notice/announcement board, with an emphasis on high-traffic areas and community centers; b. Examination of available technologies and vendors that provide digital notice/announcement board solutions, including their features, costs, maintenance requirements, and potential integration with existing communication systems; c. Assessment of the financial implications, including the initial investment, ongoing maintenance costs, and potential funding sources, such as government grants or partnerships with local businesses; and d. Consideration of any legal and regulatory requirements, including permits, zoning restrictions, and compliance with accessibility standards.

That any surplus funds raised for the Canada Day 2023, above and beyond the funds necessary to put on the event, BE TRANSFERRED to a reserve account set aside for the Canada Day event(s) 2024.

That, in accordance with By-law 26-2021, the City of Thorold's 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 Council DO NOW MOVE into closed session for the purposes of receiving information of a confidential nature respecting:  A matter respecting employee negotiations under section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Compensation  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 (2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Junior B Hockey

That the confidential verbal update respecting employee negotiations under section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Compensation, BE RECEIVED, and that staff PROCEED as directed in closed session.

That the following by-law BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 93-2023 - A by-law to amend comprehensive zoning By-law No. 60-2019, as amended, for the lands comprising the Rolling Meadows subdivision (Phase 17- 21) Bill 94-2023 - A by-law to amend comprehensive zoning By-law No. 2140(97) as amended, for the lands comprising the Rolling Meadows subdivision (Phase 17- 21) Bill 95-2023 - A by-law to adopt amendment No.18 to the Official Plan adopted by By-law No. 60-2015, approved by Niagara Region on April 28, 2016, for the City of Thorold planning area (Block 1239 - Rolling Meadows draft plan of subdivision) Bill 104-2023 - A by-law to exempt block 32, plan 59M-502 from part lot control (79, 81, 85 & 89 Alicia Crescent) - Hansler Heights subdivision, Phase 2 Bill 105-2023 - A by-law to exempt block 33, plan 59M-502 from part lot control (95, 99, 101 and 105 Alicia Crescent) - Hansler Heights subdivision, phase 2 Bill 106-2023 - A by-law to exempt block 37, plan 59M-502 from part lot control (66, 70, 72 and 76 Alicia Crescent) - Hansler Heights subdivision, phase 2 Bill 107-2023 - A by-law to exempt block 38, plan 59M-502 from part lot control (80, 82, 86 and 90 Alicia Crescent) - Hansler Heights subdivision, phase 2 Bill 108-2023 - A by-law to exempt block 39, plan 59M-502 from part lot control (96, 100, 102 and 106 Alicia Crescent) - Hansler Heights subdivision, phase 2 Bill 109-2023 - A by-law to exempt block 202, plan 59M-503 from part lot control (52 and 56 Sunflower Crescent) -