Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 21, 2024, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council do now adjourn its meeting to sit as Committee of the Whole to facilitate a Public Meeting Under the Development Charges Act.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. SC-01/2024 - Special Council Meeting - Muzzle Order Appeal Hearing - January 31, 2024 2. C-03/2024 - Regular Council Meeting - February 7, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the February 21, 2024, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 10. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 10.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: C-03/2024 - Committee of the Whole - Water and Wastewater Budget - February 7, 2024 10.2 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1 Centennial Washrooms Construction Update 2, 2024- 0049-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #0049- Public Works- Centennial Park Update 2, for information. 10.2.2 2023 Pelham Water Distribution System Summary Report, 2024-0024-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0024 Pelham Water Distribution System Summary Report, for information. 10.3 Information Correspondence 10.3.1 Township of Greater Madawaska - Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the motion from the Township of Madawaska regarding support for Bill C-310 and Amendments to Subsections 118.06 (2) & 118.07 (2) of the Income Tax Act (Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters), for information. 10.4 Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 10.4.1 Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes - October 25, 2024 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes dated October 25

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - 1 item (Contract and Agreement)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise with Report.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Memo # 2024-0052 entitled Town of Pelham 2024 RCW User Fees and Charges Amendment, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law to include the Centennial Park Tennis and Pickle Ball Court key fob deposit fee of $50.00 fee, remove the Senior Membership fee of $50.00, and amend the Summer Ice Season Date to April 1 – August 1.

THAT Council receives Report #2024-48 for information as it pertains to File Nos. OP-AM-02- 2023 & AM-05-2023; AND THAT Council directs Planning staff to prepare the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Council consideration at the next Regular Meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0044 Recommendation Report – Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment, for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning staff to prepare the necessary By-law for Council’s consideration in accordance with the summary attached as Appendix A.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0264 – MCC Ice Rink Optimization; AND THAT Council endorse Option #1 Status Quo: Remove Ice from the Accipiter Arena for 4 months April to July.

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: 1. By-law 08-2024 - Being a by-law to appoint the Niagara Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Humane Society Animal Services Officers to enforce Town of Pelham Animal By-laws. 2. By-law 03-2024 - Being a By-law to regulate the operation of cemeteries by the Corporation of the Town of Pelham and to repeal By-law No. 3012(2019). 3. By-law 09-2024 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, to rezone lands located at 61 port Robinson Road, legally described as PLAN 25 PT LOT 17 NP717, Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara, from the Residential Development (RD) zone to the site-specific Residential 2-157 (R2-157) zone. File No. AM-10-2023. 4. By-law 10-2024 - Being a By-law to Deem Part of a Registered Plan of Subdivision Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision. 801 Canboro Road. 5. By-law 11-2024 - Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 136, 140, 146, Part Block 160, 59M-505 designated as Parts 1 to 6, both inclusive, 59R-17872, Part Block 163, 59M-505 designated as Parts 1 to 6, both inclusive, 59R-17918, 165, 166, 167, 169 on Plan 59M-505, municipally known as 58, 60, 76, 78, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103, 105, 112, and 114 Acacia Road, 44, 46, 48, 50, and 52 Samuel Avenue, 25,

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - 1 Item (Property located in Ward 1) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - 2 items (Non-Union)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise with Report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of February 21, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 12-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 21st day of February, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for March 06, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

THAT Committee recommend Council receive the Development Charges By-law Overview presentation by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.; AND THAT Committee recommend Council receive the Pelham Study, dated December 20, 2023, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.; AND THAT Committee recommend Council direct staff proceed with the preparation of a Development Charges By-law for consideration by Council on March 6, 2024.

THAT Committee receive the written correspondence as listed on the agenda; AND THAT Committee receive the verbal presentations made by the public.

THAT Committee rise from Committee of the Whole, Public Meeting under the Development Charges Act and reconvene as Council.