BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 16, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated. Amendment: Moved By Councillor Bryce Brunarski Seconded By Councillor John Wink THAT Council amend the agenda to include the addendum numbers: Presentation materials for item 6.1.1 Development Charges Exemption Request - Devries Fruit Farm; and Item No. 7.1.1 Rectifying Incorrect Name o
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the ARA Road Needs Study presentation for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 20 8 “ Protecting Pelham’s Trees Program Update ,” for information .
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 202 6 - 0 217-Planning, “ Rectifying Incorrect Name on Report 2026-0208 ,” for information ;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 192-Planning “ Summary of Work Towards a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan ,” for information ; AND THAT Council reaffirms their directive for staff to produce a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan from the documents, data, and deliverables received/co-produced via the Town’s participation in the shared-service agreement with other l
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 202 6 - 0 21 3 “ Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours ” for information ; AND THAT Council designate the Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours and Reception , to be held on Friday, October 16th, 2026, at the Fonthill Cemetery and Old Pelham Town Hall , as a Municipally Significant Event ; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make an application for
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 160 “ Potential Installation of a Peace Pole ,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed in partnership with the Rotary Club of Fonthill for the installation of a peace pole and associated commemorative plaque; AND THAT Council selection option 1 (Peace Park) or 3 (Ron Leavens Memorial Park) as preferred locations.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 47-2026 - Being a By-law to implement a system of administrative penalties for contraventions of the Fire Code.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 48-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 16th day of September, 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-Law No. 41-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Town of Pelham By-law Nos. 68-2023 and 69-2023, as amended, respecting the Administrative Penalty Process for Parking and Non-Parking By-laws, to Repeal and Replace Schedule "C" (Appointment of Screening Officers and Hearing Officers); and to repeal By-law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be, and is hereby, authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting held on September 2, 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the August 5, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0211 “Sacred Fire Policy S500-09,” for information; AND THAT Council adopt Sacred Fire Policy S500-09, as appended.
BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the presentation from Watson & Associates Economist Ltd., regarding building fees, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0146 “Designation of Old Pelham Town Hall Under the Ontario Heritage Act” for information; AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with designating the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0148 “Building Permit Fee Study – Proposed Fee Changes,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the fee schedule (Appendix B) based on the recommendations prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.; AND THAT the proposed new building permit fee schedule comes into effect on January 1, 2027.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-Law No. 36-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, for lands legally described as Part Township Lot 177 Thorold, Part 1, Part 3, Part 5 Plan 59R-17615 from the Residential Development (RD) and Environmental Protection One (EP1) zones to the Site-Specific Residential Two
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the GEI Canada 2026 Asset Management Policy Update and Annual Progress Report presentation, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan presentation, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the June 10, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 10.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 10.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1. Reserve Report
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0115,” for information; AND THAT Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement on behalf of the Town.
That the motion be amended to support, endorse and include: WHEREAS a well-functioning and up-to-date assessment system supports strong communities and makes the province an attractive place to invest; and WHEREAS property assessments in Ontario have not been updated in over a decade, making them the most outdated in Canada, while provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia update assessments a
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received correspondence from Ryan ULC regarding Ontario’s Tax Freeze, for information; AND THAT Council support and endorses the following: WHEREAS a well-functioning and up-to-date assessment system supports strong communities and makes the province an attractive place to invest; and WHEREAS property assessments in Ontario have not been updated in over a decade, making
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0110 “Recommendation Report – Town of Pelham Official Plan, 2026,” for information; AND THAT Council adopt By-law 26-2026, attached as Appendix “G” to adopt Town of Pelham Official Plan, 2026; AND THAT Council declares to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the approval authority for the Town of Pelham Official Plan, 2026, that the Officia
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be, and is hereby, authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting held on May 20th, 2026.
THAT the motion be amended to inlcude: AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a $10,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Programs.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive a presentation from Jessica Stephenson, Jordan Mammoliti and Poppy Gilliam of Niagara Nutrition Partners, regarding nutrition programs in Pelham schools, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a $10,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Programs.
THAT the motion be amended: 1. To strike paragraph two of the motion; 2. To insert "AND THAT Council direct staff to refer to the 2027 budget process for staff to undertake a Water Long Range Financial Plan study"
THAT the agenda for the April 15, 2026, Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 8, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0082 “Council Vacancy Policy S201-22 Update,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the amended Council Vacancy Policy S201-22, as appended to this report.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 19-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, to Regulate the Use Additional Residential Units within the Town of Pelham 2. By-law 20-2026 - Being a By-law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and Certain Officers for Certain Acts During the Restri
THAT the motion be amended to direct that Section 3.29.1 (b) of the draft By-law contained in Appendix “A” be revised to delete the sentence: “An ARU located in the basement of the primary dwelling unit may occupy the entire basement.”
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report 2026-0061 for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning Staff to prepare the By-law for Council’s consideration in accordance with Appendix “A”, as amended.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0066, “Proposed Licence Agreement with Pelham Historical Society”, for information; AND THAT Council authorizes and directs staff to enter into a licence agreement with the Pelham Historical Society, which agreement shall be in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and substantially the same as the draft licence agreement attached hereto.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 18-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 25 day of March, 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the verbal presentations made by members of the public at the Special Meeting of Council held on March 11, 2026, respecting the Niagara Governance Review; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to forward a summary of the verbal comments, together with copies of all written submissions received by the Town of Pelham through social media, the
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0038 “Pelham Winterfest Final Report 2025/2026,” for information; AND THAT Council designate Pelham Winterfest 2026 – Outdoor Christmas Market, to be held on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. at 20 Pelham Town Square, a Municipally Significant Event; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make an application for a Special Occasion Permit f
THAT Committee receive report 2026-0034 Statutory Public Meeting Report, Additional Residential Units Zoning By-law Amendment, for information; AND THAT Committee direct Planning Staff to prepare the Recommendation Report on the Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment to the Town of Pelham Comprehensive Zoning By-law 4481(2022) for Council’s consideration.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the February 4, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 8. 1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 8.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 8.2.1. Canboro Road P