Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 16, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated. Amendment: Moved By Councillor Bryce Brunarski Seconded By Councillor John Wink THAT Council amend the agenda to include the addendum numbers: Presentation materials for item 6.1.1 Development Charges Exemption Request - Devries Fruit Farm; and Item No. 7.1.1 Rectifying Incorrect Name on Report 2026-0208.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 16, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Development Charges Exemption Request presentation from Mr. Tom Richardson on behalf of Devries Fruit Farm, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the ARA Road Needs Study presentation for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the presentation of the Summary of Work Towards a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Protecting Pelham’s Trees Program Annual Update presentation for information .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 20 8 “ Protecting Pelham’s Trees Program Update ,” for information .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 202 6 - 0 217-Planning, “ Rectifying Incorrect Name on Report 2026-0208 ,” for information ;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 192-Planning “ Summary of Work Towards a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan ,” for information ; AND THAT Council reaffirms their directive for staff to produce a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan from the documents, data, and deliverables received/co-produced via the Town’s participation in the shared-service agreement with other local area municipalities and consultant Walter Fedy.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0197 Town of Pelham 2026 Pavement Condition Index Study, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-15/2026 Regular Council Meeting - September 2, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the September 16, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except item 10.3.1: 10.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 10.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1. PlotBox Cemetery Software, 2026-0203-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0203 “PlotBox Cemetery Software,” for information. 10.2.2. Disposition of Development Charges By-law Appeals, 2026-0209-Town Solicitor BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0209, “Disposition of Development Charges By-law Appeals”, for information. 10.2.3. Hydro One Density Reclassification Update, 2026-0214-Town Solicitor BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memorandum 2026-0214, “Hydro One Density Reclassification Update”, for information. 10.3. Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 10.3.1. Hurricane Road Traffic Calming Petition - Station to Lorimer BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Hurricane Road Traffic Calming Petition from Station to Lorimer for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed in accordance with Policy S801-02 Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. (lifted by Councillor Wink) 10.4. Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 10.4.1. Committee of Adjustment Minutes - August 4, 2026 BE IT RESOLVED that Council received the

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Hurricane Road Traffic Calming Petition from Station to Lorimer for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed in accordance with Policy S801-02 Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 202 6 - 0 21 3 “ Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours ” for information ; AND THAT Council designate the Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours and Reception , to be held on Friday, October 16th, 2026, at the Fonthill Cemetery and Old Pelham Town Hall , as a Municipally Significant Event ; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make an application for a Special Occasion Permit for the Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours’ Reception .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0165 , for information ; AND THAT Council for the Town of Pelham Approve the 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, dated September 16th , 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0160 “Potential Installation of a Peace Pole,” for information. Amendment: Moved By Councillor John Wink Seconded By Councillor Shellee Niznik THAT the motion be amended to include: AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed in partnership with the Rotary Club of Fonthill for the installation of a peace pole and associated commemorative plaque; AND THAT Council selection option 1 (Peace Park) or 3 (Ron Leavens Memorial Park) as preferred locations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 160 “ Potential Installation of a Peace Pole ,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed in partnership with the Rotary Club of Fonthill for the installation of a peace pole and associated commemorative plaque; AND THAT Council selection option 1 (Peace Park) or 3 (Ron Leavens Memorial Park) as preferred locations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 202 “ Town of Pelham Sacred Fire ,” for information ; AND THAT Council direct staff to develop plans for a Sacred Fire and Indigenous Park located at 480 River Road – E.C. Brown Conservation Area with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Indigenous partners; AND THAT the proposed project be presented to the Mayor for consideration as part of the 2027 /2028 budget process; AND THAT grants be applied for as appropriate to assist with the future costs of the community Sacred Fire and Indigenous Park.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0211 “Building By-law – Final Report,” for information; AND THAT Council approve in principle the proposed new Building By-law, being Appendix 'A' to this report; AND THAT Council direct staff to present the new proposed Building By-law to Council for their consideration at the next regular meeting of Council; AND THAT the proposed new Building By-law shall be drafted to come into effect on January 1, 2027. Moved By Councillor John Wink Seconded By Councillor Bryce Brunarski BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer the report back to staff; AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a formal presentation highlighting the changes on the draft report and draft by-law; AND THAT the report and draft by-law be brought back to Council for consideration.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defer consideration of proposed By-law No. 46-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Town of Pelham Noise Control By-law No. 4454(2022); AND THAT Council direct staff to bring a staff report back to Council on January 27th, 2027, providing further options with respect to noise at the Point of Reception.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 47-2026 - Being a By-law to implement a system of administrative penalties for contraventions of the Fire Code.

THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2026-0210 (Litigation Update related to Planning Matter). Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)( f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be, and is hereby, authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting held on September 16, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 48-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 16th day of September, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.