Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 27, 2024, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted, as amended: 1. C-05/2024 - Regular Council Meeting - March 06, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 27, 2024, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 9. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 9.1 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.1.1 2024 Spongy Moth Status Report, 2024-0063-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0063, 2024 Invasive Species - Spongy Moth Status Report, for information. 9.1.2 Communities in Bloom Competition Update, 2024-0069- Recreation BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0069- Communities in Bloom Competition Update, for information. 9.1.3 Status of Assessment Review Board Appeals, 2024-0077- Town Solicitor BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0077 Status of Assessment Review Board Appeals, for information. 9.1.4 Public Consultation Sessions re Future of Meridian Community Centre Adjacent Lands - Hope Lane, 2024-0075- Chief Administrator Officer BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Memo 2024-0075 titled Public Consultation Sessions re: Future of Meridian Community Centre Adjacent Lands, for information. 9.2 Information Correspondence 9.2.1 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - Completed Acquisition - Lathrop Parcel BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority resolution FA-08-24 dated February 28, 2024 and report dated February 16, 2024 relating to acquisition of the Lathrop Parcel located at 130 Luffman Drive, Part Lot 3 Conc

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0066 Fence Variance – 27 Milburn Drive, for information; AND THAT Council approve the requested 6-foot, wooden fence to be erected on a small area considered the front yard of the property to conform to the Town’s Pool By-law regulations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorse Councillor Bob Hildebrandt's application to represent the Town of Pelham on the LAS Board of Directors.

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 19-2024 - Being a By-law to establish certain lands as a public highway.

WHEREAS residents of the Town of Pelham and other Ontario municipalities are struggling with rising energy costs; AND WHEREAS natural gas is no longer the only desirable way to heat homes because of innovations in electric heat pumps which can provide all heating needs even in cold climates, and result in competitive energy bills relative to gas heating; AND WHEREAS natural gas is a fossil fuel that contributes to Ontario’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and should be phased out over time when possible and practical, while heat pumps currently result in the lower GHG emissions and are consistent with a zero-carbon future; AND WHEREAS on December 21, 2023, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) released a decision that eliminated a subsidy for the installation of gas pipelines in new construction developments as of January 1, 2025, finding that this would lower energy bills for existing gas customers and improve affordability for new homebuyers; AND WHEREAS on February 22, 2024, the provincial government introduced Bill 165 which, if passed, will effectively overturn the OEB decision; AND WHEREAS the OEB decision will help lower energy bills and encourage heating systems that are consistent with climate targets and plans; AND WHEREAS the construction of new methane gas pipelines, which have 60-year lifetimes, should not be subsidized because they are inconsistent with the Town's climate targets and will result in higher carbon emissions, higher energy bills, higher future decarboniza

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a comprehensive staff report examining the five electricity meters within Marlene Stewart Streit Park, focusing on consolidation/reduction of the number of electricity accounts and related services; AND THAT Staff address potential the implications of such consolidation/reduction on the IT capital project 05-24 Video Surveillance Upgrade at Marlene Stewart Streit Park; AND THAT Staff report back to Council in Q2 of 2024.

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 - 1 item (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - 3 items (Appointment to Advisory Committee, Non-union) (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 (Human Rights Tribunal)

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 March 27, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint the following individual to the Environment and Climate Adaptation Committee: 1. Ryan Taylor AND THAT Council direct the Town Clerk to prepare and present the necessary appointment by-law at the following Regular Meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 20-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 27th day of March, 2024.