Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda be amended by adding the Cannabis Control Committee as a Delegation under Agenda Item 5.2.4; AND THAT the Rules of Procedure as contained in the Town of Pelham Procedural By-law, Section 18(ii)(d) be suspended to permit a fourth delegation to address Council, whereas the By- law stipulates a maximum of three.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 2, 2020 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the delegation by Wayne Liebau requesting development of an outdoor lighting policy, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the delegation by Cari Pupo regarding her concerns relating to the property known as 42 Emmett Street, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive for information the presentation by Allison Craig, Manager, Urban Forest Health Services, BioForest regarding the 2019 Gypsy Moth Population Surveys and the 2020 Defoliation Forecasts.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to develop a Dark Skies Policy and/or Dark Skies By-law to be provided to Council for review by the end of May, 2020.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize additional legal spending relating to the Cannabis Control Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to utilize any available budgetary resources from the approved Planning budget prior to using any new monies for such legal expenses not included in the 2020 Budget, such authority not to exceed $30,000.

BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the delegation by Tim Nohara, Chair of the Cannabis Control Committee for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the March 2, 2020 report submitted by Regional Councillor Huson, be received for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1.C-03-2020 Regular Council Minutes February 18, 2020 2. SC-02/2020 Special Council Minutes February 18, 2020

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 2nd, 2020 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, as applicable. -------------------------------------------- 9.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from COW or P&P, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL HEREBY approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: 1. COW-02/2020 - Committee of the Whole Minutes - February 18, 2020 2. PCOW-01/2020 - Public Meeting Under Planing Act - February 10, 2020 (lifted) 9.2 Minutes Approval – Committee 9.2.1BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the following minutes for information: 1. COW-02/2020 - Committee of the Whole Minutes - February 18, 2020 2. PCOW-01/2020 - Public Meeting Under Planning Act - February 10, 2020 9.4 Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 9.4.1 Autism Ontario, World Autism Awareness Day - Proclamation Request BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation submitted by Autism Ontario; and THAT Council proclaim April 2, 2020 as World Autism Awareness Day. (lifted) 9.5 Information Correspondence Items 9.5.1 Niagara Federation of Agriculture - Request for Support of Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Niagara Federation of Agriculture regarding Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, for information. (lifted) 9.5.2 Niagara Regional Housing Fourth Quarter Report BE IT R

THAT the motion be further amended by adding the following: THAT staff provide a report to examine front-loading all development charges so that the Town will assume less/reduced financial risk/burden associated with development but rather developers assume a greater share of the financial burden.

THAT PCOW-01/2020 Recommendation #5 be amended by adding the following staff direction: "AND THAT Staff be directed to provide Council with a report outlining the proposed overall development plans for the consolidated lands; and THAT Staff provide a report to examine front-loading all development charges so that the Town will assume less/reduced financial risk/burden associated with development but rather developers assume a greater share of the financial burden."

BE IT RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL HEREBY approves the Recommendations resulting from PCOW-01/2020, with recommendation #5 as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation submitted by Autism Ontario; and THAT Council proclaim April 2, 2020 as World Autism Awareness Day.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Niagara Federation of Agriculture regarding Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2020-0032; AND THAT Council approve the creation of a part- time Town Solicitor position in conjunction with the Township of Wainfleet and the Town of Fort Erie; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Human Resources Coordinator be directed to initiate the recruitment process.

THAT the motion be amended by removing the last paragraph.

THAT COUNCIL receive Report #2020-0026, Procedural Planning Issue Regarding Cannabis; AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed in accordance with the legal advice received from Aird and Berlis, LLP in this regard.

THAT the Rules of Procedure as contained in the Town of Pelham Procedural By-law, be suspended; AND THAT the specified meeting curfew time of 9:00 p.m. be and is hereby waived; AND THAT the remainder of the business listed on the agenda for this meeting continue to be considered until all matter have been concluded.

THAT Council receive Report # 2020-0021 2019 Gypsy Moth Monitoring Report and 2020 Gypsy Moth Management Program Report for information; and THAT Council approve the extension of Contract No. 2019-PW-19 to Lallemand Inc/Bioforest to include the services required to develop and administer an aerial spray and public volunteer program, estimated at $35,000.00 + HST; and THAT Council approve the use of Zimmer Air Services to conduct the 2020 aerial spray program; and THAT Council direct staff to conduct a gypsy moth aerial spray program as described in Option 2, utilizing the approved budget of $150,000.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 4207(2020) to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Special Meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2020.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for March 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm.