The Pelham Record

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

March 23, 2020

Who was there

Present (6): Lisa Haun, Bob Hildebrandt, Marvin Junkin, Ron Kore, Marianne Stewart, John Wink

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

16 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Agenda for March 23, 2020 be amended to include correspondence dated March 20, 2020 from Sullivan Mahoney LLP and Inch Hammond Barristers & Solicitors as part of the Consent Agenda as items 9.5.4 and 9.5.5; AND that an Item of New Business, Item 13, be added relating to tax and water penalties during the pandemic; AND that By-law Item 14.4, By-law 4202(2020) be considered immediately following the delegation.
Moved by Marianne Stewart, seconded by Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 23, 2020 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Ron Kore, seconded by Lisa Haun
Carried
THAT, for future meetings, only matters of a time-sensitive or an urgent nature be presented to Council for consideration and that Committee meetings be postponed during the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic.
Moved by Lisa Haun, seconded by Ron Kore
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation by Tim Nohara, Chair, Cannabis Control Committee; AND THAT Council consider the Committee recommendation to approve the Odorous Industries Nuisance By-law as presented on the agenda for March 23, 2020 at Item #14. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Mike Ciolfi X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Ron Kore X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 7 0
Moved by Mike Ciolfi, seconded by Ron Kore
Carried
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: By-law 4202(2020) - Being a by-law to regulate certain matters and nuisances related to odorous industrial facilities. Recorded For Against Marvin Junkin X Mike Ciolfi X Lisa Haun X Bob Hildebrandt X Ron Kore X Marianne Stewart X John Wink X Results 7 0
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Mike Ciolfi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to present a report for the proposed mechanism, methodology, process and purchase of technology regarding licensing, regulations, fees and charges for implementation of the odorous industries by-law.
Moved by Mike Ciolfi, seconded by Ron Kore
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1.C-04/2020 Regular Council Minutes - March 2, 2020 2. SC-03/2020 Special Council Minutes - February 24, 2020 3. SC-04/2020 Special Council Minutes - March 2, 2020
Moved by Marianne Stewart, seconded by John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 23rd, 2020 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, as applicable. -------------------------------------------- 9.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.3.1 2019 Council and Board Remuneration, 2020-0031- Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2020-0031 for information. 9.5 Information Correspondence Items 9.5.1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive, for information, correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, introducing the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement that will come into effect May 1, 2020 and supports the More Homes, More Choice: Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan. 9.5.2 Summerfest Wins Top 100 Festivals in Ontario for Sixth Year In A Row BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the media communication regarding 'Summerfest Wins Top 100 Festivals in Ontario for Sixth Year in a Row', for information. 9.5.3 2019/2020 Gas Tax Program Funding Allocation - Ministry of Transportation Ontario BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive, for information, correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario regarding the 2019/2020 Gas Tax Program Funding notification for the Town of Pelham. 9.5.4 Sullivan Mahoney LLP Letter re Odourous Industries Nuisance By-law BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence dated March 20
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Marianne Stewart
Carried
THAT Consideration of this report be
Moved by Ron Kore, seconded by Mike Ciolfi
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2020-0039 for information; AND THAT Council consider amending By-Law No. 4106(2019) to allow for the implementation of an aerial spray program in 2020; AND THAT the blocks identified in Report # 2020- 0039 be aerially sprayed for the Gypsy Moth in 2020; AND THAT the Town holds two (2) Public Open Houses to communicate the spray blocks and address the concerns of residents with respect to the Gypsy Moth during the month of April.
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Marianne Stewart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive and approve Report #2020-0044-Public Works and; AND THAT Council endorse the proposed recommendations from Town staff regarding the Town of Pelham’s Enhanced and Optional Enhanced Waste Collection Services for the Niagara Region’s new Waste Management Collection Contract. AND THAT, Niagara Region be advised that the Town of Pelham requests to continue with its current Enhanced Services, as follows: a. Two (2) Days-per-Week for Public Space Litter Bin and Public Space Recycling Bin Collection inside Designated Business Areas (DBA) and one (1) day-per-week for Public Space Litter Bin and Public Space Recycling Bin Collection outside DBAs, at an annual estimated cost of $18,825.60 (including Net HST); b. Containerized Garbage Collection at Multi- Residential (MR) Buildings and Municipal Facilities (MF), at an annual estimated cost of $14,195.52 (including Net HST), and AND THAT, Niagara Region be advised that the Town of Pelham is not interested in the Optional Enhanced Services of: c. Bulky Goods Collection at MR buildings with seven (7) or more units and Mixed-Use (MU) properties with one (1) or more residential unit, at an annual estimated cost of $41,009.28 (including Net HST); d. In-ground Collection at Municipal Facilities (i.e. Town Hall, the Meridian Community Centre (MCC), and Centennial Park), at an estimated cost of $122.11 (plus HST) per receptacle/stop for crane collection AND THAT Council endorse the recommendation from Town staf
Moved by Marianne Stewart, seconded by Lisa Haun
Carried
THAT consideration of By-law 4209(2020) regarding 695 Quaker Road be
Moved by Ron Kore, seconded by Mike Ciolfi
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-laws 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-laws: 1. By-law 4208(2020) - Being a by-law authorizing the implementation of a 2020 spray program respecting the gypsy moth, and to Repeal and Replace By-law 4106(2019) 2. By-law 4209(2020) - Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1136 (1987), as amended, for lands located on the south side of Quaker Road, west of Clare Avenue, municipally known as 695 Quaker Road. The Zoning By-law Amendment rezones the lands from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to a site-specific Residential 2 (R2) and Residential Multiple 1 (RM1-281{H}). Janusz Szymala, Pawel Ryzlak. File No. AM- 09-19
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Mike Ciolfi
Deferred
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham, along with the global community, is experiencing a World health Organization declared pandemic being the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, AND WHEREAS the Town of Pelham municipal building is closed to the walk-in public in light of this pandemic; AND WHEREAS the global economy is experiencing an unprecedented financial impact; AND WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is desirous to initiate measures to ensure business continuity and to support the well-being of the residents of the Town of Pelham, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Pelham waive the Town of Pelham's penalty for non- payment of taxes or any installment for taxes or water/wastewater payments, AND THAT Council approves of a one-month exemption until April 30th, 2020 at which time a further assessment of the pandemic implications will be reviewed and further recommendations will be made as necessary.
Moved by Mike Ciolfi, seconded by John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess the In Camera portion of the meeting and reconvene immediately following the Committee meeting scheduled for this evening.
Moved by Mike Ciolfi, seconded by John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Subsection 239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (1 item); Subsection 239(2)(e) - litigation or potential litigation (1 item); Subsection 239(2)(b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees (1 item) Subsection 239(2)(b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; and 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations (1 item)
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Ron Kore
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise With Report.
Moved by Marianne Stewart, seconded by Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 4213(2020) to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 23rd day of March, 2020.
Moved by Lisa Haun, seconded by Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for April 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
Moved by Ron Kore, seconded by Marianne Stewart
Carried

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