Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-17/2025 Regular Council Meeting - October 15, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the November 5, 2025, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except items 8.2.1 and 8.3.1: 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. Information Report - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, 2025-0235- Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0235 “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Report,” for information. 8.2.2. Information Report - Natural Asset Management Update, 2025-0236- Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0236 “Natural Asset Management Project Update,” for information. 8.2.3. Pelham Street on Street Parking Assessment, 2025-0209-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0209 “Pelham Street On Street Parking,” for information. 8.3. Information Correspondence 8.3.1. Correspondence re: Publication of the Sexual Offender Registry BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Grimsby, City of Niagara Falls, City of Welland and Town of Wainfleet regarding the Publication of the Sexual Offender Registry, for information. 8.3.2. MADD Message Magazine Sponsorship Request BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from MADD Message Magazine, for information. 8.4. Advisory Committee Minutes for Informa

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0235 “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Report,” for information.

WHEREAS the current provisions of Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000, restrict access to the Ontario Sex Offender Registry to law enforcement agencies, limiting public awareness of individuals convicted of sexual offences living within their communities; AND WHEREAS public access to information about registered sex offenders can empower residents to take informed precautions to enhance community safety, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children; AND WHEREAS transparency and access to information are key components of public safety policy, and a public version of the registry could balance safety and privacy; AND WHEREAS there is growing concern regarding the revolving door justice system and the need for stronger measures to address repeat and high-risk offenders; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for Corporation of the Town of Pelham enacts as follows: 1. That Council formally request that the Government of Ontario amend Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000, to permit public access to the Ontario Sex Offender Registry; and 2. That Council further request that the Government of Ontario: a. Take action to end the revolving door justice system by strengthening bail laws and ensuring repeat offenders are kept off the streets; b. Impose tougher sentencing for serious crimes, particularly those involving children; and c. Strengthen and expand the Sex Offender Registry to include stronger monitoring, supervision, and restrictions for r

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Grimsby, City of Niagara Falls, City of Welland and Town of Wainfleet regarding the Publication of the Sexual Offender Registry, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0240 “Building Permit Fee & By-law Study,” for information; AND THAT Council recommend that staff initiate a review of the Town’s Building Permit Fees & By-law; AND THAT Council recommend that staff retain a qualified consultant to review and prepare a justification report of the Town’s Building Permit Fees & By-law; AND THAT Council direct staff to review the Town of Pelham Building Permit Fees & By-law on a regular 5-year basis.

THAT the second clause be amended to add Option 2, funding only Phase 1 of the architecture and design services assignment for the project; AND THAT staff be directed to meet with Ward 99 Architects to review and renegotiate the proposed fee increase for Phase 2 and report back to council. AND THAT Council strike clause 3 & 4.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0237 “Update for Fonthill Library Renovation Project Design Assignment,” for information; AND THAT Council proceed with Option 2, funding only Phase 1 of the architecture and design services assignment for the project, as the preferred strategy to move forward with the professional services assignment for the Fonthill Library Renovation project; AND THAT staff be directed to meet with Ward 99 Architects to review and renegotiate the proposed fee increase for Phase 2 and report back to council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Councillor Bob Hildebrandt to the Board of Directors of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. for a term of three years.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Councillor Bob Hildebrandt and Councillor Kevin Ker to the Board of Directors of Peninsula West Power Inc. for a term of three years.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 53-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 05 day of November, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 9:00 am.