Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda be amended to include items 5.1 and 5.2 - Adoption of Minutes Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 4th, 2020 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the COVID-19 Up-date presentation from Town staff, for information. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED that Council waives the interest and penalties for water, wastewater and property taxes to June 30, 2020. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 4 1

THAT the motion be amended by adding the following: WHEREAS the Events and Festivals Report notes that the Shorthills Strawberry Festival has been cancelled by the Fire Fighters, AND WHEREAS the report further recommends that additional events also be cancelled, save and except the Farmers’ Market, THAT effective immediately until September 30, 2020, including but not limited to the Canada Day event which is a virtual celebration and remain encouraged, Council endorse the following: THAT Pelham Summerfest, the Bandshell Concert Series be cancelled, and the Pelham Supper Market is hereby also to be cancelled subject to the new health regulations or directions from Senior Government; AND THAT staff be directed to return with an appropriate report and recommendations regarding the Supper Market in the event that the public health guidelines are issued prior to the expiration of the traditional Pelham Supper Market season. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 3 2

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2020 - 0064; and that recommendations within be accepted; and WHEREAS the Events and Festivals Report notes that the Shorthills Strawberry Festival has been cancelled by the Fire Fighters, AND WHEREAS the report further recommends that additional events also be cancelled, save and except the Farmers’ Market, THAT effective immediately until September 30, 2020, including but not limited to the Canada Day event which is a virtual celebration and remain encouraged, Council endorse the following: THAT Pelham Summerfest, the Bandshell Concert Series be cancelled, and the Pelham Supper Market is hereby also to be cancelled subject to the new health regulations or directions from Senior Government; AND THAT staff be directed to return with an appropriate report and recommendations regarding the Supper Market in the event that the public health guidelines are issued prior to the expiration of the traditional Pelham Supper Market season. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 3 2

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2020-0066-CAO, for information. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED that Council received the delegation from Tim Nohara, Chair of the Cannabis Control Committee and Nick McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants, for information; and THAT that Council receive for information the : 1. Regulating Cannabis in Pelham report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, dated April 14th, 2020; 2. Draft Official Plan Amendment; and 3. Draft Zoning By-Law Amendment; and THAT Council consider passing the draft by-laws at a future Council Meeting. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C07-2020 Regular Council Minutes of April 27, 2020; and 2. Special Council Minutes of April 27, 2020. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the May 4th, 2020 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, as applicable. -------------------------------------------- 8.4 Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 8.4.1 Town of Fort Erie - Resolution regarding Canada/US Border Crossing - Essential Traffic - COVID-19 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Fort Erie resolution regarding Canada and US Border Crossing for Essential Traffic during the COVID- 19 pandemic be received and that Council endorse and support the resolution. 8.5 Information Correspondence Items 8.5.1 Niagara Region - Optional Tax on Vacant Residential Units BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Niagara Region dated April 24, 2020 regarding the Optional Tax on Vacant Residential Units Report, for information. 8.5.2 Niagara Region - COVID-19 Preliminary Overview of Financial Impacts BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from the Niagara Region dated April 24, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 Preliminary Overview of Financial Impact Report, for information. 8.5.3 Niagara Region - 2019 End of Year Growth Report BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from the Niagara Region dated April 24, 2020 regarding the 2019 End of Year Growth Report, for information. 8.5.4 Niagara Region - 2019 Reserve Water and Wastewater Treatment Capacities BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from the Niagara Region dated April 24,

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2020-0060-Clerks; AND THAT Council of the Town of Pelham, in accordance with section 262 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, hereby declares one Ward One Councillor seat for the Town of Pelham to be vacant, effective immediately; AND THAT such vacancy be filled through Option # 2, being the By-Election Option, as detailed herein. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2020-0061; and that Council support the installation of Magnavitalis energy saving ice technology at the Meridian Community Centre. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Members of Council be appointed to Town of Pelham Advisory Committees, effective immediately:  Cannabis Control Committee, Councillor Hildebrandt  Meridian Community Centre User Group Committee, Councillor Stewart  Meridian Community Centre Hospitality Committee, Councillor Wink  Town of Pelham Beautification Committee, Mayor Junkin AND THAT Council authorize all Town of Pelham Advisory Committees that are desirous of convening meetings through electronic means to do so, to be administered through the Town staff liaison representative. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-laws 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-laws: 1. By-law #4231(2020) - Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 4107(2019), as Amended by By-Law 4217 (2020) being a by- law to govern the proceedings of the Town of Pelham Council, its Committees, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings, to provide for Electronic Meetings During a Declared Emergency for the Conduct of Committee of Adjustment Meetings. 2. By-law #4199(2020)- Being a By-law prohibiting and regulating Signs, and regulating the placing of Signs upon highways and Buildings, and to Repeal and Replace By-law 3310(2012) as amended by 3548(2014) and 3884(2017). 3. By-law #4232(2020) - Being a By-law to amend by-law #4223(2020) known as the Town of Pelham Open Air Burning By-law to incorporate an Administrative Municipal Penalty System (AMPS) in regard to Offences and Penalties. 4. By-law #4233(2020) - Being a by-law to amend by-law #97- 2010 known as the Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law to incorporate an Administrative Municipal Penalty System (AMPS) in regard to Offences. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider a matter under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, as follows: (d) - labour relations or employee negotiations; Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise With No Report Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of May 4th, 2020. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 4235(2020) to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 4th day of May, 2020. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 19th, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 5 0