Council

That Council Agenda CL 19-2022, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That Minutes CL 18-2023, being the minutes of the open and closed sessions of the City Council meeting held on Tuesday July 11, 2023, BE ADOPTED as presented.

That the Earth Day Event proposal BE CONSIDERED as part of the 2024 Budget deliberations.

That Report PWCS 60-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting Lakeview Cemetery – New Mausoleum Project, BE RECEIVED and that the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Concept Plans for the new mausoleum project at the Lakeview Cemetery BE APPROVED; and 2. That funding for this project BE CONSIDERED during the 2024 Budget deliberations. The following friendly amendment was accepted by the Mayor, and the mover and seconder of the motion: That motion BE AMENDED to include the following clause three (3): 3. That a public meeting BE HELD in the fall of 2023, in coordination with Raimondo & Associates, to review the final design. The Mayor called the vote on the motion, as amended, and declared it,

That Report DS 44-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-05-2023) - 2008 Port Robinson Road, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the following Items BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED:  CLK-C 65-2023 - Heritage Advisory Committee resolution respecting Payment of Fees to Present at the National Trust for Canada Conference;  DF 15-2023 - Financial Statements 2022  DS 48-2023 - Part Lot Control By-laws for Council approval (D27-50-2023 to D27-63-2023)  PWCS 79-2023 - Highway 20 Easement  PWCS 81-2023 - Special Event Request - Terry Fox Run

That Report DS 45-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting Block 155 Peach Street (Rolling Meadows Phase 12) Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and Assumption Agreement, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Final Plan of Condominium for Block 155, Plan 59M-479, located on Peach Street within the Rolling Meadows Plan of Subdivision (Phase 12) BE APPROVED; and ' Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 19-2023 August 1, 2023 Page 8 2. That a By-law authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Condominium Assumption Agreement for the lands known as Block 155, Plan 59M-479 between the City of Thorold and ECRM Lundy’s Townhomes Ltd. BE APPROVED.

That Report DF 14-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting Council Device Replacement, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That a budget adjustment amount of $15,000, BE APROVED for purchase of equipment to replace the current tablet devices used by Council; and 2. That this cost BE FUNDED from the Municipal Development Reserve. Councillor D'Angela advised he would like a mouse included in the device replacement purchase. M. Mauro, Director of Finance, stated that staff would attempt to include this in the requested budget of $15,000, and would return to Council if there are any budget overruns. The Mayor called the vote on the motion and declared it,

That Report DS 36-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting a Proposed Plan of Vacant Land Condominium – 49 Hayes Road, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That application D12-01-2022 for a proposed Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium at 49 Hayes Road, consisting of a fifty-three (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, subject to the conditions noted in Attachment A of the Staff Report.

That Report DS 46-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting a Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 3401 Schmon Parkway, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment to amend the City of Thorold Official Plan, to re-designate the subject lands from BBP Employment to BBP Employment Special Policy Area 11 BE APPROVED; and 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Zoning By-law 60-2019, to add Site Specific Exception 95 to Section 13.1 BE APPROVED.

That Report DS 47-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting a Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium – 2248 Centre Street, BE RECEIVED and that the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment to amend the City of Thorold Official Plan, to re-designate the subject lands from Urban Living Area to Urban Living Area Special Policy Area 10 BE APPROVED; 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Zoning By-law 60- 2019, to rezone the subject lands to Private Street Development Residential 3D Zone BE APPROVED; 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Zoning By-law 2140(97), to rezone the subject lands from Residential R1A-1 Zone to a Residential Third Density R3 Zone BE APPROVED; and 4. That application D07-01-2023 for a proposed Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, consisting of a 10-unit bungalow townhouse development, applying to the property legally described as Lot 53 and Part of Lot 52, Registered Plan No. M-28 in the City of Thorold BE APPROVED.

That the Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium - 2248 Centre Street, BE

That Report PWCS 75-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting Thorold Community Activities Group (TCAG) Day Care Proposal – Allanburg Community Centre, BE RECEIVED and that the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Council SUPPORT the Thorold Community Activities Group’s application to the Niagara Region to provide additional child care services to the Thorold South/Allanburg/Port Robinson East areas; 2. That a child care service BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE, to operate out of a portion of the Allanburg Community Centre, conditional upon the confirmation that the Start-up Funding needed to make the appropriate space fully operational be approved; and 3. That staff BE DIRECTED to work with the Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management to establish a business plan that will accommodate this and other community uses.

That Report PWCS 80-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting DeCew Road Trail Project - Phase 2, BE RECEIVED and that the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the DeCew Road Trail (Phase 2) project between the DeCew House and Morningstar Mill BE CONSIDERED as part of the 2024 Capital Budget deliberations; and 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to draft a cost-sharing Agreement with Rolling Meadows Land Corporation respecting the construction of the DeCew Road Trail Project (Phase 2) for Council’s consideration at a future date.

That Report PWCS 82-2023, dated August 1, 2023, respecting Lease Agreement (N. 1476) with St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Management Corporation – Notice of Termination (Revisited), BE RECEIVED and that the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the termination of Lease Agreement (No.66-1476) between the City of Thorold and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation BE APPROVED.

WHEREAS the Thorold frog pond, located at Richmond and Decew Rd., is a cherished natural habitat, providing ecological benefits and promoting biodiversity; WHEREAS the pond was re-designed and re-planted by the City to help restore it to a healthy habitat for the creatures that live there; WHEREAS numerous concerned citizens and environmental groups have expressed growing apprehensions regarding the rapid loss of trees surrounding the Thorold frog pond, leading to the degradation of its overall ecosystem; WHEREAS sustainable management and conservation of the Thorold frog pond are of paramount importance to protect our natural heritage and preserve the ecological balance for future generations; and Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 19-2023 August 1, 2023 Page 14 WHEREAS, the local government has a responsibility to act in the best interests of its residents and to prioritize environmental conservation efforts that safeguard our unique ecosystem. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thorold hereby enacts as follows: 1. That Staff BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back on the matter of tree loss around the Thorold frog pond and the deterioration of the pond itself, as well as potential corrective measures to address these concerns; and 2. That the Report INCLUDE the following information: a. A plan to ensure that the protected frog pond thrives for future enjoyment and remains a protected healthy environment, highlighting the responsibilities an

That the following by-law BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 123-2023 - A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of A Condominium Assumption Agreement With ECRM Lundy’s Townhomes Ltd. For The Lands Known As Block 155, Plan 59m-479 (Peach Street) Thorold City Council Open Minutes CL 19-2023 August 1, 2023 Page 15 Bill 124-2023 - A By-Law To Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 60 (2019), As Amended, For The Lands Addressed As 3401 Schmon Parkway Bill 125-2023 - A By-Law To Adopt Amendment No. 20 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 (3401 Schmon Parkway) Bill 126-2023 - A By-Law To Adopt Amendment No. 21 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 (2248 Centre Street) Bill 127-2023 - A By-Law To Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 2140 (97), As Amended, For The Lands Addressed As 2248 Centre Street Bill 128-2023 - A By-Law To Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 60 (2019), As Amended, For The Lands Addressed As 2248 Centre Street Bill 129-2023 - A By-Law To Exempt Block 165, Plan 59m-503 From Part Lot Control (121, 125, 129, 131, 135 And 139 Melody Lane) – Legacy South Subdivision Bill 130-2023 - A By-Law To Exempt Block 167, Plan 59m-503 From Part Lot Control (141, 145, 149, 151, 155 And 159 Melody Lane) – Legacy South Subdivision Bill 131-2023 - A By-Law To Exempt Block 174, Plan 59m-503 From P