COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CIVIC SQUARE

All Meetings can be viewed at:

City of Welland website: https://www.welland.ca/Council/LiveStream.asp
YourTV: The meeting will be aired live on Channel 700

 

Council Information Packages are available on the City of Welland website at 

https://www.welland.ca/Council/CouncilInformationPackages.asp

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1.

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (IN-CAMERA) - (6:30 P.M.)

1.1

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES:

1.

Citizen appointment to the Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee.

1.2

PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD:

1.

144 St. George Street, Welland, ON

2.

ARISE FROM COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (IN-CAMERA)

3.

OPEN COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

3.1

NATIONAL ANTHEM

3.2

OPENING REMARKS

3.3

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA

3.4

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1.

Regular Council Meeting of July 9, 2024.

3.5

CALL UPON THE CITY CLERK TO REVIEW COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (IN-CAMERA) ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA BLOCK

3.6

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

3.7

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

4.

ORAL REPORTS AND DELEGATIONS

4.1

PRESENTATIONS - NIL

4.2

LEGISLATED PUBLIC HEARINGS PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT

1.

The purpose of a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 2017-117 is to provide minor adjustments to the existing by-law to provide greater clarity in the application and interpretation of the definitions,

standards and regulations of Zoning By-law 2017-117.   Ref. No. 13-117

(Staff report to be considered following the conclusion of the Public Hearing).

2.

Statutory Hearing for Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-02. Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning By-law 2017-117.   Ref. No. 13-117   Remove From Block

4.3

DELEGATIONS - (10 minutes maximum per delegation) 

1.

Linda Crouch, Resident re: Support of Notice of Motion regarding Coyle Creek Park.     Ref. No. 24-78

4.4

AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - NIL

5.

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

5.1

Purchasing Policy Update. Ref. No. 05-51

5.2

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Update.   Ref. No. 02-85

6.

NEW BUSINESS

6.1

Molly Banarjei, CEO Christian Music Festival re: request to declare the month of December as "Christian Heritage Month".   Ref. No. 24-6

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND declares the month of December as “Christian Heritage Month” in the City of Welland.

7.

BY-LAWS

7.1

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-6 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18018, Block 153, Registered Plan 59M-522, (188, 194, 198, 202, 206 Port Crescent) City of Welland.   Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.2

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-6 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18032, Block 154, Registered Plan 59M-522, (212, 216, 220, 224 Port Crescent) City of Welland.   Ref. No.. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.3

A By-law to exempt certian lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-8 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18088, Block 155, Registered Plan 59M-522, (230, 234, 238, 242, 246, 252 Port Crescent) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

7.4

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-4 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18033, Block 156, Registered Plan 59M-522, (256, 262, 268 Port Crescent) City of Welland.    Ref. No. 24-80 

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.5

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-7 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18060, Block 157, Registered Plan 59M-522, (271, 275, 279, 283, 287, 293 Port Crescent) City of Welland.    Ref. No. 24-80 

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.6

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-8 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18065, Block 158, Registered Plan 59M-522, (299,303,307,311,315,321 Port Crescent) City of Welland.   Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.7

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-8 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18059, Block 159, Registered Plan 59M-522, (327, 331, 335, 339, 343, 347 Port Crescent) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.8

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-7 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18061, Block 161, Registered Plan 59M-522, (106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 128 Varsity Drive) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.9

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-8 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18062, Block 162, Registered Plan 59M-522, (80, 84, 88, 92, 100 Varsity Drive) City of Welland.   Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.10

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-6 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18063, Block 163, Registered Plan 59M-522, (107, 111,115,119,123,129 Masters Street) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.11

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-6 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18064, Block 164, Registered Plan 59M-522, (81,85,89,93,97, 101 Masters Street) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.12

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-8 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18067, Block 165, Registered Plan 59M-522, (80, 84,88,92,96,100 Masters Street) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.13

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-7 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18066, Block 166, Registered Plan 59M-522, (106,110,114,118,122,128 Masters Street) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.14

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-6 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18099, Lots 35, 36 and 37, Registered Plan 59M-522, (199,205,209,215,219,225 Port Crescent) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.15

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-9 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18097, Lots 38,39,40 and 41, Registered Plan 59M-522 (229,235,239,245,249,255,259,265) Port Crescent) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.16

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-11 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18098, Lots 115,116,117,118 and 119, Registered Plan 59M-522, (28,34, 38, 44,48,54,58,64,68,74 Masters Street) City of Welland. Ref. No. 24-80

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.17

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Parts 1-21 (inclusive) on Plan 59R-18087, Lots 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 138, 139, 140, 141,and 142, Registered Plan 59M-522, (28, 34, 38, 44, 48, 54, 58, 64, 68, 74 Varsity Drive 

and 29, 35, 45, 49, 55, 59, 65, 69, and 75 Masters Street) City of Welland.   Ref. No.  24-80
(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

7.18

A By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control - Part of Lot 224 and Lot 225, Plan 936, on Plan 59R-18086, (667 and 671 Deere Street), City of Welland.   Ref. No. 24-79

(Approved by By-law 2020-143)

8.

NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1

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)

8.2

NOTICES OF MOTION (PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED FOR DISCUSSION)

1.

(Councillor Chiocchio)

THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND directs staff to provide a comprehensive report regarding the storm management pond at Coyle Creek. That the report detail the city's responsibility and history to the maintenance of the surrounding park like setting over the past 10 years.  That any input from surrounding residents regarding this pond be included in the report and this report to be on an upcoming Council meeting.   Ref. No. 24-78

2.

(Councillor DiMarco)

THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND directs staff to install stop signs on St Lawrence Drive at Gretel Place; and further
THAT Traffic and Parking By-Law staff amend the By Law pertaining to such.   Ref. No. 24-22

3.

(Councillor Setaram)

THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND directs staff to a create a new grant program to capture municipal funding provided to organizations for services that fall within the responsibility of regional government (Niagara Region), specifically but not limited to shelters, meal programs and emergency food resources, and mental health; and further
THAT Welland City Council directs staff to prepare an annual report to be sent to Niagara Region outlining these additional funding investments to supplement their figures when budgeting for services in the City of Welland and lobbying the provincial and federal government for regional funding.   Ref. No. 21-30

 

8.3

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

9.

CORPORATION REPORTS

9.1

MAYOR'S REPORT

9.2

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT

10.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

10.1

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 30th day of July, 2024.

11.

ADJOURNMENT