Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 15, 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-21/2024 Regular Council Meeting - December 18, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the January 15, 2025, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except 8.2.1: 8. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 8.1 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 8.1.1 Amendment to Ontario Regulation 299-19 - Additional Residential Units, 2025-0011-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2025-0011 “Amendment to Ontario Regulation 299/19 – Additional Residential Units”, for information. 8.2 Information Correspondence 8.2.1 Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive correspondence from the Town of Aurora, City of Brantford, Municipality of St. Charles, Municipality of Tweed, Durham Region, Regional Municipality of York, Town of New Tecumseth, Town of Cobourg, City of Port Colborne, Township of North Stormont, Township of Puslinch, Tay Valley Township, Municipality of Port Hope, City of Stratford, Township of Stone Mills, Township of Uxbridge, Township of Scugog, Township of Amaranth, and Township of South Stormont regarding Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding, for information.8.3 Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action 8.3.1 Niagara Regional Police Service and Police Service Board 2025 Operating Budget BE IT RESOLV

BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive correspondence from the Town of Aurora, City of Brantford, Municipality of St. Charles, Municipality of Tweed, Durham Region, Regional Municipality of York, Town of New Tecumseth, Town of Cobourg, City of Port Colborne, Township of North Stormont, Township of Puslinch, Tay Valley Township, Municipality of Port Hope, City of Stratford, Township of Stone Mills, Township of Uxbridge, Township of Scugog, Township of Amaranth, and Township of South Stormont regarding Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding, for information; AND THAT Council endorse the motion contained in the Town of Aurora Resolution Letter, as such: WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipa

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report from Councillor Niznik regarding the Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee 2024 Summary, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Councillor Olson regarding the Niagara Regional Transit Master Plan, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0006 “Information Report – Feedback and Next Steps for the New Town of Pelham Official Plan”, for information; AND THAT Council direct Staff to utilize the Natural Environment System policies and mapping contained in the Region of Niagara Official Plan, 2022 in the preparation of the Town of Pelham’s new Official Plan.

THAT Council direct staff to update Official Plan policies to prioritize the protection of parking; AND THAT Council direct staff to update Official Plan policies to protect ground-floor commercial space in the downtown designation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2025-0031 2025 Fees for Marker Perpetual Care and Maintenance, for information; AND THAT Council approve the amendment of By-law # 88- 2024 Town of Pelham User Fees and Charges for the Marker Perpetual Care and Maintenance fees to remain the same as the 2024 rate, as per the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Fee Calendar; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law to incorporate this change, and bring forward the proposed amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

THAT the motion be amended to add: AND THAT Council direct staff to reinstate the $1000 scholarship for E.L. Crossley Secondary School.

THAT the motion be amended to add: THAT Council direct staff to create a $1000 scholarship for Notre Dame School.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0022 Proposed 2025 Municipal Community Grant Allocation, for information; AND THAT Council approve the 2025 Municipal Grant allocations for $19,433.41 waived fees; $28,500.00 cash allocations; and $19,848.81 estimated in-kind labour requests, as outlined in the 2025 Municipal Grant allocation summary; AND THAT Council direct staff to reinstate the $1000 scholarship to E.L. Crossley Secondary School.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0004 Personal Alcohol Consumption in Peace Park Program Implementation, for information; AND THAT Council approve the implementation of year-round, permanent permission for personal alcohol consumption in Peace Park for those of legal drinking age; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare and present the amending by-law for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0020 “Proposed Policy for Animals in Town Facilities”, for information.

THAT Council refer proposed Policy No. S100-17, Animals in Town Facilities, back to staff for revision to remove the provision permitting support animals; AND THAT staff present the revised policy to Council for consideration at a future meeting.

THAT the motion be amended to strike “Pelham Finance and Audit Committee: bi-annual” from the second recital.

THAT the third recital of the motion be amended to state: AND THAT Council confirm the reappointment of existing Advisory Committee Council representatives for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Council term.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0015 “Advisory Committee Council Representation and Meeting Frequency Review – Term 2, 2022-2026, for information; AND THAT Council approve amendments to the following Terms of Reference to establish the meeting frequencies as follows:  Pelham Active Transportation Committee: bi-monthly;  Agricultural Advisory Committee: quarterly; with the flexibility to call additional meetings as needed. AND THAT Council confirm the reappointment of existing Advisory Committee Council representatives for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Council term.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - 1 item (Meridian Community Centre) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene the regular meeting; AND THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of January 15, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 02-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 15th day of January, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for January 29, 2025, at 9:00 am.