BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-094 “Recommendation Report for Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 286 Canboro Road” for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning staff to prepare the by-law for approval of the Zoning By-law amendment for Council’s consideration.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law(s) do now read a first, second and third time and do pass same, and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and seal the by-law(s): 1. 19-2025 - Being a By-law to prohibit and regulate public nuisances and outdoor illumination. 2. 20-2025 - Being a By-law to appoint a
THAT Committee receive report 2025-0092 Information Report – Statutory Public Meeting – Town of Pelham New Official Plan; AND THAT Committee directs Planning Staff to prepare the recommendation report on the new Town of Pelham Official Plan for Council’s consideration.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0083 “Proposed Rules and Requirements for Recreational Program Participation,” for information; AND THAT Council approves proposed Policy No. S701-05 Rules and Requirements for Recreational Program Participation, as appended.
WHEREAS Twelve Mile Creek is Niagara’s last remaining cold-water habitat, home to native species such as brook trout, making its conservation essential to protecting our natural heritage and biodiversity; AND WHEREAS since 2013, organizations including Trout Unlimited Canada and Niagara College have prioritized restoration and protection efforts to enhance fish habitat within the watershed; AND WH
THAT the agenda for the March 19, 2025 Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Graham Pett, Vice-President of Pelham Advocates for Trees and Habitat regarding Tree Protection Practices in the Town of Pelham, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 5, 2025 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 9.1 Information Correspondence 9.2 Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action 9.2.1 Declaration of Vacant Regional Council Seat BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby r
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2025-0064 “Administrative Penalty By-law – 2025 Update to Schedule A,” for information; AND THAT Council approve By-law 12-2025, in principle.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0069 “Purchase of Two Combination Snowplow/Spreader Units Through the Canoe Procurement Group,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of two combination snowplow/spreader units through the Canoe Procurement Group for $721,790 (including net HST); AND THAT Council direct staff to fund the budget variance of $21,790 utilizing the 2024
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to supporting local businesses and strengthening the local economy; AND WHEREAS many businesses, particularly in the restaurant sector, continue to face ongoing economic challenges; AND WHEREAS Council has previously granted special exemptions to waive the requirement for up to six (6) parking spaces, enabling restaurants to operate temporary pop-up parking
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-063 “Updated Antenna System Siting Protocol – Policy No: S300 – 03,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the Updated Antenna System Siting Protocol – Policy No: S300-03 as attached in Appendix B.
THAT the agenda be amended to move item 12.2.2 Lest We Forget Commemorative Crosswalks, 2025-0032-Public Works, before item 6: Committee of the Whole.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 5, 2025, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
THAT the motion be amended to insert: "Location 1 - Pedestrian Cross at the Meridian Community Centre (South Entrance)" into the second recital; "Location 2 - Pelham Town Square at IPS (Fonthill Library Branch)" into the third recital.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0032 Implementation of “Lest We Forget” Commemorative Crosswalks, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to install one Thermoplastic “Lest We Forget” Commemorative Crosswalk at the intersection of the Pedestrian Cross at the Meridian Community Centre (South Entrance), prior to Remembrance Day 2025; AND THAT Council direct staff to install on
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0027 “2025 Capital Budget Reallocation for Project RD 02-25 Road Reconstruction – Canboro Road from Haist Street to Hwy 20," for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the deferral of project RD 02-25 (# 300665) Road Reconstruction – Canboro Road from Haist Street to Hwy 20 to a future capital budget in the amount of $3,200,000; AND THAT Council APPRO
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham has established Policy S300-02, Protocol for the Development or Redevelopment of Telecommunications Towers, which was enacted in 2009; AND WHEREAS a review of the current protocol is necessary to ensure its continued effectiveness and alignment with the standards set by federal regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing telecommunications infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE
THAT Committee receive the verbal presentations made by the public.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 15, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0020 “Proposed Policy for Animals in Town Facilities”, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Chuck McShane of Niagara Home Builders Association regarding the proposed Development Charges By-Law, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report 2024-0283-Fonthill Branch Library Renovation, for information; AND THAT Council approve the Town’s contribution of $934,394 for funding the library renovations and include it in the 2025 Capital Budget; AND THAT Council approve Project Scenario #_______; AND THAT Council approve Option # _______ for debt funding. Motion to Defer: Moved By Councillor Wayne
THAT Committee recommend the following six changes presented by staff be accepted, thereby reducing the 2025 net tax levy increase to 4.84%: 1. Additional Assessment Growth – Final 2024, Levy %: - 0.51% 2. Additional Cemetery Revenues as approved by Council on November 20, 2024, Levy %: -0.22% 3. Additional RCW Revenues, Levy %: -0.15 4. Membership to Vineland Research and Innovative Centre as app
THAT Committee receive the 2025 Operating Budget Presentation from the Chief Executive Officer of the Lincoln Pelham Public Library, for information; AND THAT Committee receive the 2025 Operating Budget Presentation from the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer, for information; AND THAT Committee recommend to Council to approve the 2025 Operating Budget, as amended, at their regular meeting scheduled f
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law do now read a first, second and third time and do pass same, and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and seal the by-law: 6. By-law 81-2024 - Being a By-law to regulate odour in the Town of Pelham and repeal By-law No. 4202(2020).
THAT Committee recommend the budget request from the Pelham Minor Baseball Association for lighting at the Centennial Park batting cages be added to the 2025 Capital Budget.
THAT Committee receive the 2025 Capital Budget Presentation from the Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and Director of Public Works, for information; AND THAT Committee receive the ten-year capital forecast, for information; AND THAT Committee recommend to Council to approve the 2025 Capital Budget, as amended, at their meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024.
THAT the motion be amended to insert Option 2, being a by-law with no odour threshold, into the third recital.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0241 Regulation of Cannabis Odour in the Town of Pelham, for information; AND THAT Council determine its preferred approach to odour regulation in the Town of Pelham; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the proposed Odour Management By-law that corresponds to its preferred approach, being Option 2; AND THAT Council provide direction to staff on
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2024-237 Recommendation Report – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – Forest Park, for information; AND THAT Council directs Planning staff to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law amendment for Council consideration at the next Regular Meeting of Council.
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to the protection of persons and property, including members of the public, employees, and municipal assets; AND WHEREAS one of the methods used by the Town to enhance safety and security and mitigate risk is the operation of video surveillance cameras in public areas; AND WHEREAS the Town recognizes the importance of safeguarding the privacy of persons whos
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 75-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 6th day of November, 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the October 16, 2024 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 70-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 16th day of October, 2024.
THAT Committee receive the applicant's presentation for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation and 2025 Budget Submission from Special Olympics Welland Pelham regarding bocce courts for recreational use, for information; AND THAT the request be
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to undertaking capital projects in a cost-effective and efficient manner; AND WHEREAS design-build procurement can, under appropriate circumstances, enhance project efficiency by integrating the design and construction phases under a single contract; AND WHEREAS the design-build approach can offer potential savings, simplify communication, expedite project d
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0190 Fire Station No.1 Architectural Design Project, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to move forward with Capital Project FAC-03-24 Fire Station No.1 Architectural Design; AND THAT the design be completed as a standalone rebuild of the facility on the existing property (177 Regional Road 20 West), to accommodate a phased construction
THAT the agenda for the September 11, 2024 Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.