Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 24, 2024 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Dr. Jim Jeffs regarding dog walking in Pelham cemeteries, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024- 0015- Proposed Replacement of Cemeteries By-law, for information; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, proposed By-law No. 03-2024, being the Cemeteries By-law, subject to finalization of subsections 9.19 and 9.20 of the proposed By-law pursuant to Council direction; AND THAT Council direct staff to finalize subsections 9.19 and 9.20 of the proposed By-law to permit dogs other than service animals in Town cemeteries; AN THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to take the necessary steps to amend By-law Enforcement Policy S502-05, so there is a zero tolerance standard for dogs at large off leash and the prompt removal of dog waste in cemeteries; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer take the necessary steps to allow enforcement on restrictions where dogs remain on travel paths and roadways within cemeteries; AND THAT Council direct that the proposed By-law as finalized pursuant to Council direction be presented to Council for consideration and approval at a regular meeting of Council; AND THAT Council direct staff to undertake all necessary steps to have the proposed By-law, as considered and approved by Council, approved by the Registrar appointed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 33.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-01/2024 - Regular Council Meeting - January 10, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the January 24, 2024, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 10. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block - 10.1 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.1.1 Q4 2023 Clerk's Quarterly Report, 2024-0014-Clerks BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q4/2023 Clerk’s Report be received for information. 10.1.2 Q4 2023 Corporate Services Quarterly Report, 2024- 0009-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q4/2024-0009 Corporate Services Department Quarterly Report be received for information. 10.1.3 Q4 2023 Fire and By-Law Quarterly Report, 2024-0022- Fire Dept BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q4/2024-0022 Fire and By-law Enforcement Department Report be received for information. 10.1.4 Q4 2023 RCW Quarterly Report, 2024-0026-Recreation BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q4/2023-0026 - Recreation, Culture and Wellness Department Report be received for information. 10.1.5 Q4-2023 Planning and Development Quarterly Report, 2024-0020-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q4/2023 Community Planning and Development Department Report be received for information. 10.1.6 Q4 2023 Public Works Quarterly Report, 2024-0032- Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q4/2023 Public Works Department Report be received for information. 10.1.7 Memo-LED Streetlight Conversion Illumination Concerns, 2024-0033-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Memo LED Streetlight Conversion Illumination Concerns,

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the verbal update from Mayor Junkin on his Submission to the Provincial Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure, and Cultural Policy regarding The Region of Niagara review, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Memo # 2024-0029-Corporate Services entitled Centennial Park EV ChargeON Program Grant, for information; AND THAT Council approve the grant application to Ontario Ministry of Transporation’s EV ChargeON Program; AND THAT Council approve $50,000 or 25% of the total cost of the two level three 50 KW EV Charges in the 2025 Capital Budget for Centennial Park.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Memo # 2024-0030-Cemeteries: Marker Perpetual Care and Maintenance Fees, for information; AND THAT Council approve the amendment of By- law # 71-2023 Town of Pelham User Fees and Charges for the Marker Perpetual Care and Maintenance fees to remain the same as the 2023 rate, as per the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Fee Calendar.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2024-0034 – Automated Speed Enforcement Options for Pelham, for information; AND THAT Council determine if the implementation of automated speed enforcement in the Town of Pelham is desirable; AND THAT if the implementation of automated speed enforcement in the Town of Pelham is desirable, that Council direct staff to investigate the financial and operational requirements of same.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 04-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 24th day of January, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for February 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.