Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

THAT the agenda be amended to include addendum item 11.2.9.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 5, 2025, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.

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 Council receive the presentation from Mike Jones regarding Tree Protection Practices in the Town of Pelham, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-04/2025 Regular Council Meeting - February 19, 2025

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 receive the Niagara Region’s Declaration of Vacant Regional Council Seat Correspondence and Memorandum, for information. 9.3 Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 9.3.1 Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby receive the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for August 8, 2023, October 11, 2023, December 13, 2023, January 10, 2024, February 14, 2024, March 19, 2024, April 10, 2024, May 13, 2024, June 12, 2024, July 10, 2024, September 11, 2024, October 9, 2024, and December 4, 2024, for information.

THAT the motion be amended to insert: Options 1 and 2 to the second recital

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0057 “Tree Protection Practices in the Town of Pelham”, for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to undertake Options 1, Maintain Current Approach - Encourage Voluntary Stewardship and Expand Tree Canopy Initiatives and Option 2, Update Town Official Plan Policies and the Niagara Region Woodland Conservation By-law related to Additional Tree Protection to enhance tree protection practices in the Town.

THAT Council endorse the installation of a fully integrated green wall system at the Meridian Community Centre, pending a successful grant application.

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 2025-0070 “Proposed Interment Rights Repurchase Policy” for information; AND THAT Council approves Policy No. S802-05, Repurchase or Transfer of Interment Rights Without Interment Rights Certificate.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0068 “Implementation of Community Safety Zones in Pelham,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the adoption of the Community Safety Zone Policy S801-14, as appended; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by- laws to allow for the implementation of the Community Safety Zones identified within Appendix A of this report.

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 Capital Fleet Project VEH-01-24 budget surplus of $19,741 and the remaining from the Fleet reserve for $2,049.

THAT the motion be amended to insert: Option 1c to the second recital

THAT the motion be amended to insert: Option 1b to the second recital

THAT Council reconsider Option 1b, Appointment by Call for Applications.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0067 “Options to Fill Vacant Niagara Regional Council Seat for the Balance of the 2022-2026 Term,” for information; AND THAT the vacancy on Niagara Regional Council be filled through Option 1b, Appointment by Call for Applications.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2025-0074- Public Works -Winter 2025 Road Condition Inspection and Needs Assessment for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE $517,081 (includes net HST) of additional capital funds to complete additional Road Rehabilitation on Foss Road between the CP Rail Tracks and Balfour Street and between Effingham Street and the Town boundary approximately 350 m east of Haist Street; AND THAT Council approve the funding from the underspent Road Rehabilitation budgets: RD-09-23 for $145,764 and RD- 07-24 for $282,298; for a total of $428,062; AND THAT Council approve an additional budget of $89,019 to be funded from the roads reserve. A new project, # RD-17-25, will be set up called “Foss Road Emergency Repairs” for a total of $517,081.

WHEREAS the Fonthill Lions Club, founded in 1945, is a proud member of the Lions Clubs International Foundation, one of the world’s largest service organizations, with 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs across more than 200 countries; AND WHEREAS the Fonthill Lions Club has played a pivotal role in shaping the community fabric, contributing to developments such as Marlene Stewart Streit Park, the Lions Baseball Field, and the lobby elevator at the Meridian Community Centre; AND WHEREAS the Fonthill Lions Club continues to support local causes through its fundraising efforts, benefiting organizations such as Pelham Cares, Wellspring Niagara, and the Welland Hospital Foundation; AND WHEREAS as the Fonthill Lions Club celebrates 80 years of humanitarian service, it remains a cornerstone of the community, upholding its “We Serve” commitment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Pelham Council, together with its residents, formally recognizes and celebrates the Fonthill Lions Club’s 80th anniversary. We honour its members, past and present, for their unwavering dedication to service and are proud to stand alongside the Fonthill Lions Club in this journey. We eagerly anticipate the continued impact of its service for generations to come.

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 lot patios—an initiative originally introduced in 2020 to provide relief during COVID- 19 occupancy restrictions; AND WHEREAS these exemptions were applied under the previous Zoning By-law; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report with a planning analysis on the feasibility and implications of continuing exemptions for restaurant owners and food vending vehicles under Zoning By-law 4481-2022 for the 2025 season.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 13-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 5th day of March, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025 at 9:00 am.