Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 1, 2024 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. SC-01/2024 - Special Council Meeting - April 15, 2024 2. C-07/2024 - Regular Council Meeting - April 17, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the May 1, 2024, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except items 8.4.1 and 8.5.1: 8. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 8.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: PCOW-03-2024 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - April 10, 2024 8.2 Minutes Approval - Committee of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: PCOW-03-2024 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - April 10, 2024 8.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 8.3.1 Update on Possible Connection Between Fonthill and Fenwick , 2024-0100-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0100 Update on Possible Pedestrian Connection Between Fonthill and Fenwick, for information. 8.3.2 Wellspring Way Landscape Feature, 2024-0105-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0105 Wellspring Way Parkette Installation, for information. 8.4 Information Correspondence 8.4.1 City of St. Catharines - Urgent Need for Increased Funding to Libraries in Ontario BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the motion from the City of St. Catharines regarding support of the Urgent Need for Increased Funding to Libraries and Museums in Ontario, for information. 8.4.2 Pelham Cares

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the motion from the Town of Lincoln and City of St. Catharines regarding support of the Urgent Need for Increased Funding to Libraries and Museums in Ontario, for information; AND THAT Council endorse and support the request for increased funding for libraries and museums; AND THAT Council further request support for increased funding for heritage organizations; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Niagara Region, and the local area municipalities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Memo: Pelham Culture Advisory Committee Request re: Staff Report on Beautification Options for Pelham Arches Concrete Bases, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report exploring the feasibility and potential beatification options for the Pelham Arches concrete bases.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2024-0106 – Potential Use of Surety Bonds in Lieu of Letters of Credit as Security for Development Projects, for information; AND THAT Council determine if it is desirable to permit the use of surety bonds as security for development projects in the Town of Pelham; AND THAT if it is desirable to permit the use of surety bonds as security for development projects in the Town of Pelham, that Council direct staff to prepare a Surety Bond Policy to establish criteria and requirements for acceptable surety bonds.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2024-0102 Meridian Community Centre Transformer Failure, for information; AND THAT Council approve the uninsured portion of the MCC transformer be funded from the Meridian Community Centre Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0098 Culvert Replacement Program Budget Exceedance, for information; AND THAT Council approve the award of the Balfour Street Culvert Replacement to Country Line Construction Inc. in the amount of $99,875.00 plus applicable taxes; AND THAT council approve a budget increase of $57,089.99 for project RD 03-24.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Memo 2024-0097 titled Proposed Public Art Policy, for information; AND THAT Council approve the appended Public Art Policy, S100-16.

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. By-law 26-2024 - Being a By-law to regulate the use of municipal parks in the Town of Pelham and to repeal By-law #1583(1993) and By-law No. 1608(1993). 2. By-law 27-2024 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, for lands on the west side of Norgate Way, north of Summersides Boulevard and east of Station Street, legally described as Part of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 13, Registered Plan 717 and Part of Lot 167, in the Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara from the Residential Development (RD), R2-150 (Residential 2-150) and RM1-151 (Residential Multiple 1-151) zones to the revised R2-150 (Residential 2-150) and RM1-151 (Residential Multiple 1-151) zones. Park Place West. File No. AM-11-2023. 3. By-law 28-2024 - Being a By-law to Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By-law No. 3259 (2012) for the Town of Pelham Planning Area. Amendment No. 21. East Fenwick Secondary Plan

WHEREAS accessible and efficient public transportation fosters community connectivity, promotes mobility, and enhances the quality of life of residents; AND WHEREAS on March 19, 2024, the City of Niagara Falls passed a motion requesting the Niagara Region Transit Commission establish a discounted seniors fare that is competitive with others in the Golden Horseshoe, further seeking endorsement from all local area municipalities in Niagara Region; AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Pelham supports the establishment of a discounted seniors fare within the framework of Niagara Regional Transit, acknowledging the importance of affordability and accessibility for our senior residents; AND WHEREAS recognizing the potential for enhancing Niagara Regional Transit, it is imperative to explore additional avenues, including but not limited to building capacity for service reliability, expanded service hours, expanded Saturday and Sunday service, and the introduction of additional varied fare rates; AND WHEREAS Council acknowledges that the implementation of such service enhancements will directly impact taxpayers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to consult the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee, the Pelham Active Transportation Committee, the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the Mayors Youth Advisory Collective to gather input regarding the potential expansion of Niagara Regional Transit services; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare an information report for

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - (1 item - Normal Farm Practices Protection Board).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene the regular meeting; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of May 1, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 29-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 1st day of May, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024, at 9:00 am.