COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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Council Chambers
PRESENT:
  • Mayor Terry Ugulini,
  • Councillor Dekker,
  • Councillor DeRose,
  • Councillor Handley,
  • Councillor Kenny,
  • Councillor Longo,
  • Councillor Neale,
  • Councillor Sentance,
  • and Councillor Wilson
STAFF:
  • M. Dilwaria,
  • Terry Dixon,
  • C. Dray,
  • G. Holman,
  • M. Mauro,
  • Brynne O'Neill,
  • J. Simpson,
  • M. Watson,
  • J. Goulet,
  • Paul Moore,
  • and Joanne Hyde
OTHERS:
  • D. Landry

    Councillor Handley left the closed session meeting at 9:32PM and was not present for Items 19 to 21


The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

  • MOVED BY:Councillor Dekker
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Longo

    THAT Council approve the agenda, as presented. 



    CARRIED

Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment. Mayor Ugulini opened the Public Meeting at 6:40 p.m. and providing the following information.

This Public Meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

The city has initiated a housekeeping zoning by-law amendment to Zoning By-law 2140 (97) to remove the Open Space zoning from Phase 2 as it is not reflected in the approved Draft Plan, and extend the residential (R3-7(H)) zoning into the former rail line lands.

Council will receive and consider all comments received at the public meeting; no decision on the applications is being made this evening.

Zoning By-law Amendment:
Any of the following, no later than 20 days after giving notice, may appeal the decision by filing with the City the notice of appeal that must set out the reasons for the appeal accompanied by the Tribunal’s fee:

The applicant;
A person or public body who, before the amendment and by-law were passed, made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions to Council; and
The minister

If a person or public body did not make an oral submission at a public meeting or provide written submissions to Council before the by-law was passed, the Tribunal will determine if there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
For further information on appeals, and/or preserving your appeal rights, please speak with a City Planner.

Presentation from City Staff
Re: Brynne O’Neill, Senior Planner

Public Participation
Re: Public input
Now at this time, is there anyone online who wishes to speak on the applications received, please indicate to the Clerk your desire to speak.

Please provide your name and address for the public record.

There were no members of the public present.

Closing remarks and closing of meeting

This fulfils the requirements of the Planning Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, pursuant to Section 34. Council will consider staff’s recommendation report at a future meeting date.
Please provide your contact information and indicate to the Clerk at [email protected] if you wish to receive notice of Council’s decision.

Alternatively, a letter requesting to receive notice of Council’s decision may be sent to the Clerk.

As such, the public meeting portion of this application is now closed at 6:49PM

Councillor DeRose provided an update on the Thorold Runway of Recognition Award Recipients.  

Donna Herrington was not present for the meeting.  The presentation will come forth at the October 19, 2021 meeting.

Carolyn Ryall, Director of Transportation Services, Frank Tassone, Associate Director of Transportation and Engineering, and Pam Miltenberg, Transportation Planning Capital Specialist, Region of Niagara were in attendance to provide a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 1-5 Year Transportation Capital Budget Outlook.

  • MOVED BY:Councillor Wilson
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Neale

    THAT Council request the Director of Planning and Development Services review the Disposal of Real Property Policy 510-04; and
    THAT Council request that a report be brought back for consideration on recommendations on changes to the policy.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Kenny
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Handley

    THAT Council receive and file the minutes of the Committees of Council/Local Boards, as presented.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor DeRose
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Sentance

    THAT the following members of the Thorold Runway of Recognition Committee receive complimentary ticket ($20.00 each) to the Runway Gala at John Michael’s Banquet Centre on October 18, 2021:

    Tim Whalen, Chair
    Cindy Dickson
    Marsha Coppola
    Jim Hill
    Ed Pizzo
    Al McInnis; and

    THAT the complimentary tickets be given to the above mentioned members for all of their efforts put forward to plan the event; and 

    THAT Council approve that the complementary tickets be funded by the previously approved Community Grants Budget.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Sentance
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Neale

    THAT Council request the Director of Public Works and Community Services to extend portable facilities in the Port Robinson park and Mel Swart Park until October 31, 2021; and
    THAT Council request the $2,000 for the 2 locations at the Port Robinson park and Mel Swart Park be paid through from the repairs/maintenance - building & grounds budget; and

    THAT Council request staff to include the extension of all portable facilities in Thorold parks until the end of October each year in future budgets. 



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor DeRose
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Neale

    THAT Council request the Director of Planning and Development Services to report back on best practices from other university towns on how to deal with property damages and concerns from students; and

    THAT the report include options on how to deal with contraventions of Residential Licensing Permits, the Residential Tenancies Act, and property standards violations; and

    THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Ontario Landlords Association. 



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Neale
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Kenny

    THAT Council request staff to prepare a report addressing traffic concerns at the following locations:

    - The corner of Portland Street and Ormond Street; and

    - The corner of Ormond Street, Merritt Street, Townline Road East Street and Front Street

     



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Sentance
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Wilson

    THAT Council approve items 15a to 15d, as presented.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Sentance
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Wilson
    1. THAT Council approve a Pre-Servicing Agreement with the Developer of the Artisan Ridge – Phase 2 subdivision for the necessary site servicing prior to the registration of the Subdivision Agreement; and,
    2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Sentance
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Wilson

    That Council direct staff to submit an application to the Municipal Modernization Program – Third Intake for the following project(s):

    • Digitizing City Records & the Purchase of a Large Scanner – Implementation Stream
    • Review of City Equipment Utilization – Review Stream.


    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Sentance
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Wilson

    THAT Council receive the resignation of Tony Vandermaas from the Thorold Tourism Committee, Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee; and

    THAT Council accept the resignation of Tom Bruce from the Road Safety Committee; and

    THAT Council authorize the Office of the City Clerk to begin recruitment to fill the vacancies on the Thorold Tourism Committee, Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee and Road Safety Committee.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Longo
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Dekker
    1. THAT Council approve the changes to the scope of the project as outlined in this report, and,

       

    2. THAT funding in the amount of $54,855 (exluding HST), $1,163 (excluding HST) and $3,205 (excluding HST) be allocated from the Transportation Asset Replacement Reserve, Water Reserve and Sanitary Sewer Reserve, respectively, and,

       

    3. THAT the construction phase for the Sullivan Avenue/Clairmont St./Front St. South Project estimated to cost $3.2 million be rescheduled in the Capital Forecast to 2024.


    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Kenny
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Sentance
    1. THAT Council approve the phasing strategy for the Broderick Ave. Road Reconstruction Project, and,

       

    2. THAT a budget adjustment in the amount of $20,000 (plus HST) for the revisions to the project design and tender documents be approved and funded from the Transportation Asset Replacement Reserve, and,

       

    3. THAT the Broderick Ave. Road Reconstruction Project - Phase 1 be referred to the 2022 Capital Budget deliberations for consideration.


    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Neale
    SECONDED BY:Councillor DeRose

    That the design for Municipal Operations Centre Project be approved and referred to the 2022 Capital Budget deliberations for consideration.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Wilson
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Sentance
    1. That Planning and Development Services Report PDS2021-40 BE RECEIVED.

       

    2. That the assignment of the Tax Increment Grant (TIG) Agreement for 181 Queen Street and 1686 Beaverdams Road (Artisan Ridge Subdivision) from Downing Street (Artisan Ridge) Inc. to Downing Street Associates BE APPROVED.

       

    3. That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a Bylaw authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the transfer agreement.


    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Dekker
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Handley
    1. That the Planning and Development Services Report PDS2021-42 BE RECEIVED;

       

    2. That Application D07-01-2021 for a proposed Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium consisting of 23 townhouse units, applying to the property legally described as Block 155, Plan 59M-479, Part of Lots 91 and 92; City of Thorold, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions noted in Appendix A of this Report.


    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor DeRose
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Longo
    1. That Planning and Development Services Report PDS2021-44 BE RECEIVED.

       

    2. That the Façade Improvement Grant Program Application for 52 Front Street South for $7,500 BE APPROVED.

       

    3. That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a Bylaw authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the owner of 52 Front Street South for the façade improvement grant.


    CARRIED

18.

  • MOVED BY:Councillor Longo
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Neale

    THAT the By-laws just read a first time be read a second and third time, and do pass, and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Kenny
    SECONDED BY:Councillor DeRose

    THAT Council move into Closed Session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss Personal Matters Regarding Identifiable Individuals - COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Potential Sale or Disposition of Land - 131 Queen Street. 



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Wilson
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Sentance

    THAT Council come out of closed session at 9:45PM



    CARRIED

19.a
Personal Matters Regarding Identifiable Individuals - COVID-19 Vaccinations
 

  • MOVED BY:Councillor Wilson
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Longo

    THAT Council support the City of Thorold's intent to cover the costs of the COVID-19 Rapid Tests for employees with bona fide human rights exemptions; and

    THAT Council support the City of Thorold's intent to cover the costs of the COVID-19 Rapid Tests for exempt employees; and

    THAT Council, in accordance with the COVID-19 Hybrid Vaccination Policy, require those who are unvaccinated and those deemed to be unvaccinated, to be financially responsible for the COVID-19 Rapid Test, twice a week; and

    THAT Council direct staff to proceed as discussed in closed session regarding the consequences for those non-compliant with the COVID-19 Hybrid Vaccination Policy; and

    THAT the consequences include a 45 day unpaid leave and up to and including termination. 

     



    CARRIED

19.b
Potential Sale or Disposition of Land - 131 Queen Street
 

  • MOVED BY:Councillor Sentance
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Wilson

    THAT Council defer the discussion regarding the offer to purchase to the next available meeting. 



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Neale
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Sentance

    THAT leave be given to introduce the following By-Law and that the same now be read a first time:



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor Neale
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Sentance

    THAT the By-laws just read a first time be read a second and third time, and do pass, and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.



    CARRIED
  • MOVED BY:Councillor DeRose
    SECONDED BY:Councillor Wilson

    THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.



    CARRIED
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