COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CIVIC SQUARE

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1.
OPEN COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

1.4
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA

1.7
COUNCILLORS TO DETERMINE AGENDA ITEMS AND BY-LAWS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BLOCK FOR DISCUSSION IN COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (OPEN)

2.
ORAL REPORTS AND DELEGATIONS

2.1
PRESENTATIONS:

1.
Chief Bill Fordy, Superintendent Jay Nesbit and Inspector Dave Gomez, Niagara Regional Police Service, re: Update & Opportunities. Ref. No. 25-73

1.2025WellandCouncilv5 AODA.pdf

(Background information included in Council members packages)

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND receives for information the presentation by the Niagara Reginal Police Service regarding updates and opportunities; and further
THAT Welland City Council directs staff to report back with further information or recommendations as appropriate.

2.2
LEGISLATED PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS - NIL

2.3
DELEGATIONS - (10 minutes maximum per delegation) - NIL

2.4
AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - NIL

3.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (OPEN)/AGENDA BLOCK

3.1
Direct Appointment – Integrity Commissioner. Ref. No. 12-96

1.CLK-2025-06 - Direct Appointment - Integrity Commissioner.pdf

3.2
Direct Appointment - Consulting Construction Inspection Services for Ontario Road Sanitary Trunk Sewer - Phase I. Ref. No. 25-70

1.Direct Appointment - Consulting Construction Inspection Services for Ontario Road Sanitary Trunk Sewer - Phase I.pdf

2.ENG-2025-10 Direct Appointment - Ontario Road Trunk Sanitary Sewer - Phase 1 - Appendix 1.pdf

3.3
Contract Award - First Street Infrastructure Renewals - Phase 2 – Expanded Scope. Ref. No. 24-105

1.ENG-2025-09 Contract Award- First Street Infrastructure Renewals - Phase 2.pdf

2.ENG-2025-09 Contract Award - First Street Infrastructure Renewals - Phase 2 - Appendix 1.pdf

3.4
Response to Notice of Motion - Woodlawn Road/Niagara Street Intersection - Update from the Region. Ref. No. 25-22

1.Woodlawn Road-Niagara Street Intersection- Update from Region .pdf

2.Notice of Motion Coucillor McLeod.pdf

3.5
Baseball Infield Conversion Project Changes. Ref. No. 25-71

1.CS-2025-18 - Baseball Infield Conversion.pdf

2.Appendix 1 - 2023 Capital Project Submission - Baseball Infield Conversion.pdf

3.6
Dain City School and Community Space Partnership. Ref. No. 24-83

1.CS-2025-14 - Dain City School and Community Space Partnership.pdf

2.Appendix 1 - DSBN Draft Map of school layout.pdf

3.Appendix 2 - Dain City School_City of Welland-Co-build Exploration Summary.pdf

3.7
Application for Condominium Exemption (File No. 26CD-14-25004) by 2812793 Ontario Inc. For Lands Municipally Known as, 35 Southworth Street. Ref. No. 03-82

1.PB 2025-16 Application for Condominium Exemption - 35 Southworth Street.pdf

2.Appendix I - Location Map.pdf

3.Appendix II - Approved Site Plan.pdf

(See By-law 7.1)

3.8
Authorized Purchase Update. Ref. No. 05--51

1.Authorized Purchase Update April 2025.pdf

4.
NEW BUSINESS

4.1
Karen Usick, Registered Nurse, Hepatitis C Care Clinic, Community Coordinator, Niagara Health System re: Request to declare May 9, 2025 as "Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day" . Ref. No. 25-6

1.Hepatitis day.pdf

2.Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day Proclamation - Bilingual (Welland - 2025).pdf

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND proclaims May 9, 2025 as "Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day" in the City of Welland.

4.2
Rachel Levy, Manager, Public Education & Marketing, Trillium Gift of Life Network re: Request to declare the month of April as "BeADonor Month". Ref. No. 25-6

1.cv12.pdf

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND proclaims the month of April as "BeADonor month" in the City of Welland.

5.
BY-LAWS

5.1
A By-law to authorize exemption from condominium approval for 2812793 Ontario Inc. for lands described as Lots 13 to 18, Plan 951, City of Welland, municipally known as 35 Southworth Street. Ref. No. 03-82

(See Item 3.7)

5.2
A By-law to amend By-law 2006-193 to reflect the updated fees and charges effective January 1, 2025 (Housekeeping). Ref. No. 25-38

5.3
A By-law to amend By-law 2021-188 to reflect the updated fees and charges effective January 1, 2025 (Housekeeping). Ref. No. 21-15

5.4
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 132, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18294, (75, 67 Gunnel Road and 78, 70 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.5
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 133, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18293, (63, 59 Gunnel Road and 66, 62 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No.. 25-72

5.6
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 134, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18295, (55, 51 Gunnel Road and 58, 54 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.7
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control- Block 135, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18296, (47, 43 Gunnel Road and 50, 46 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.8
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 136, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18297, (39, 35 Gunnel Road and 42, 38 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.9
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 137, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18298, (29, 25 Gunnel Road and 30, 36 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.10
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 138, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18301, (19, 15 Gunnel Road and 20, 16 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.11
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 139, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18302, (11, 5 Gunnel Road and 12, 6 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.12
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 140, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18300, (11, 5 Pogie Drive and 12, 6 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.13
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 141, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18303, (19, 15 Pogie Drive and 20, 16 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.14
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 142, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18305, (29, 25 Pogie Drive and 30, 26 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.15
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 143, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 6 (inclusive), 59R-18307, (43, 39, 35 Pogie Drive and 46, 42, 38 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.16
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 144, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 6 (inclusive), 59R-18308, (59, 55, 49 Pogie Drive and 62, 58, 52 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.17
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 145, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18299, (69, 65 Pogie Drive and 72, 68 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.18
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 146, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18304, (79, 75 Pogie Drive and 82, 78 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.19
A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 147, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18306, (95, 85 Pogie Drive and 98, 88 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

6.
NOTICES OF MOTION

6.1
COUNCILLOR MATTERS DISCUSSED WITH STAFF FOR REPORTING PURPOSES - (For the purpose of informing the public on a matter that has been discussed with staff since the previous Council Meeting)

6.2
NOTICES OF MOTION (PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED FOR DISCUSSION)

1.
(Councillor Fokkens)

1.Notice of Motion Councillor Fokkens.pdf

THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND directs staff to include all staff memorandums, resident correspondence, and responses to Council resolutions on future Council meeting agendas, including those that are informational in nature; and further
THAT Welland City Council directs staff to update any relevant bylaws, policies, or procedures—such as the Council Procedural Bylaw or those governing the Council Information Package—to reflect that only non-actionable correspondence from external sources (including the Region, area municipalities, provincial or federal governments, political leaders, and residents who do not reside within the City of Welland) be included in the Council Information Package, rather than on the Council agenda. Ref. No. 02-160

2.
(Councillor Speck)

1.Notice of Motion Councillor Speck.pdf

WHEREAS, the public deserves to know where their tax dollars are being spent; and further
WHEREAS, full disclosure and transparency are the foundation of good governance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND directs to amend City of Welland Integrity Commissioner Procedures that all Integrity Commissioner reports shall be presented to Council regardless if there is or is not a contravention of the code or act. Ref. No. 12-96

3.
(Councillor Chiocchio)

1.Notice of Motion Councillor Chiocchio.pdf

WHEREAS, the hybrid work policy HR-2022-06 implemented and approved by this Council on December 20, 2022; and further
WHEREAS, in the policy clearly states that this is not permanent.
NOW THEREREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Human Resources staff provide a report back to Council to phase in senior non union management and directors back at the respect facilities prior to this policy by Fall 2025. Ref. No. 22-23

6.3
CALL FOR NOTICES OF MOTION (TO BE INTRODUCED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING)

7.
CORPORATION REPORTS

7.1
MAYOR'S REPORT

8.1
A By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Welland at its meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2025.

9.
ADJOURNMENT

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1.OPEN COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

1.1LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1.2NATIONAL ANTHEM

1.3OPENING REMARKS

1.4ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA

1.5ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1.Regular Council Minutes of April 8, 2025.

1.6DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

1.7COUNCILLORS TO DETERMINE AGENDA ITEMS AND BY-LAWS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BLOCK FOR DISCUSSION IN COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (OPEN)

2.ORAL REPORTS AND DELEGATIONS

2.1PRESENTATIONS:

1.Chief Bill Fordy, Superintendent Jay Nesbit and Inspector Dave Gomez, Niagara Regional Police Service, re: Update & Opportunities. Ref. No. 25-73

2.2LEGISLATED PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS - NIL

2.3DELEGATIONS - (10 minutes maximum per delegation) - NIL

2.4AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - NIL

3.COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (OPEN)/AGENDA BLOCK

3.1Direct Appointment – Integrity Commissioner. Ref. No. 12-96

3.2Direct Appointment - Consulting Construction Inspection Services for Ontario Road Sanitary Trunk Sewer - Phase I. Ref. No. 25-70

3.3Contract Award - First Street Infrastructure Renewals - Phase 2 – Expanded Scope. Ref. No. 24-105

3.4Response to Notice of Motion - Woodlawn Road/Niagara Street Intersection - Update from the Region. Ref. No. 25-22

3.5Baseball Infield Conversion Project Changes. Ref. No. 25-71

3.6Dain City School and Community Space Partnership. Ref. No. 24-83

3.7Application for Condominium Exemption (File No. 26CD-14-25004) by 2812793 Ontario Inc. For Lands Municipally Known as, 35 Southworth Street. Ref. No. 03-82

3.8Authorized Purchase Update. Ref. No. 05--51

4.NEW BUSINESS

4.1Karen Usick, Registered Nurse, Hepatitis C Care Clinic, Community Coordinator, Niagara Health System re: Request to declare May 9, 2025 as "Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day" . Ref. No. 25-6

4.2Rachel Levy, Manager, Public Education & Marketing, Trillium Gift of Life Network re: Request to declare the month of April as "BeADonor Month". Ref. No. 25-6

5.BY-LAWS

5.1A By-law to authorize exemption from condominium approval for 2812793 Ontario Inc. for lands described as Lots 13 to 18, Plan 951, City of Welland, municipally known as 35 Southworth Street. Ref. No. 03-82

5.2A By-law to amend By-law 2006-193 to reflect the updated fees and charges effective January 1, 2025 (Housekeeping). Ref. No. 25-38

5.3A By-law to amend By-law 2021-188 to reflect the updated fees and charges effective January 1, 2025 (Housekeeping). Ref. No. 21-15

5.4A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 132, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18294, (75, 67 Gunnel Road and 78, 70 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.5A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 133, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18293, (63, 59 Gunnel Road and 66, 62 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No.. 25-72

5.6A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 134, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18295, (55, 51 Gunnel Road and 58, 54 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.7A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control- Block 135, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18296, (47, 43 Gunnel Road and 50, 46 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.8A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 136, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18297, (39, 35 Gunnel Road and 42, 38 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.9A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 137, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18298, (29, 25 Gunnel Road and 30, 36 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.10A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 138, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18301, (19, 15 Gunnel Road and 20, 16 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.11A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 139, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18302, (11, 5 Gunnel Road and 12, 6 Pogie Drive), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.12A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 140, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18300, (11, 5 Pogie Drive and 12, 6 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.13A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 141, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18303, (19, 15 Pogie Drive and 20, 16 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.14A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 142, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18305, (29, 25 Pogie Drive and 30, 26 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.15A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 143, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 6 (inclusive), 59R-18307, (43, 39, 35 Pogie Drive and 46, 42, 38 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.16A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 144, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 6 (inclusive), 59R-18308, (59, 55, 49 Pogie Drive and 62, 58, 52 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.17A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 145, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18299, (69, 65 Pogie Drive and 72, 68 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.18A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 146, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18304, (79, 75 Pogie Drive and 82, 78 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

5.19A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Block 147, Plan 59M-530, Parts 1 to 4 (inclusive), 59R-18306, (95, 85 Pogie Drive and 98, 88 Feather Road), City of Welland. Ref. No. 25-72

6.NOTICES OF MOTION

6.1COUNCILLOR MATTERS DISCUSSED WITH STAFF FOR REPORTING PURPOSES - (For the purpose of informing the public on a matter that has been discussed with staff since the previous Council Meeting)

6.2NOTICES OF MOTION (PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED FOR DISCUSSION)

1.(Councillor Fokkens)

2.(Councillor Speck)

3.(Councillor Chiocchio)

6.3CALL FOR NOTICES OF MOTION (TO BE INTRODUCED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING)

7.CORPORATION REPORTS

7.1MAYOR'S REPORT

7.2COUNCILLORS WARD REPORT/ACTIVITIES - (2 minutes per Councillor)

7.3CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

8.CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

8.1A By-law to adopt, ratify and confirm proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Welland at its meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2025.

9.ADJOURNMENT

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