The Port Colborne Record

Monique Aquilina

Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2022-11-22 to 2026-02-09 · served 2022–2026

112substantive motions movedof 24 meetings the minutes record them at
30procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
90substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 24 they were on the record for
0–3recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Council Meeting February 13, 2024
That Planning and Legislative Services Department Report 2024-29 be received; and That the By-law to adopt amendment no. 14 to the Official Plan for the City of Port attached as Appendix A be approved;
Against · 2–7 · Lost
Council Meeting February 13, 2024
That the correspondence items received from the Town of Grimsby regarding Advocacy of Mental Health and Addiction Support, and from Steven Soos regarding Mental Health, Addiction and Homelessness in Niagara, be…
Against · 2–7 · Lost
Council Meeting November 14, 2023
That Development and Legislative Services Department – Planning Division Report 2023-229 be received; and That the Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A of Planning Division Report 2023-229 be approved;
Against · 7–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (5)

Public MeetingJune 18, 2024
Meeting to ConsiderMay 21, 2024
Council MeetingMay 14, 2024
Council In Closed SessionJune 27, 2023
Council MeetingJune 27, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 112)

That Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report 2026-115 be received; and That Council receive the Community Health and Wellness Action Plan Engagement Results attached as Appendix A; and That Council approve the revised Community Health and Wellness Action Plan, attached as Appendix B.
Special Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council support the letter of Correspondence from the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding Finlay's Law on Emergency Room Reform.
Special Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council support the letter of Correspondence from the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding Innovative Housing and Support Models for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
Special Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council support the letter of Correspondence from the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation.
Special Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from the City of Mississauga regarding Provincial Review of Benchmarking, Funding Formulas, and Length-of- Stay Standards for Emergency Shelters Serving Women and Children Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence be supported.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from the Town of Caledon - Provincial Support, Funding and Coordinated Plans to Combat Tick Borne Diseases be supported.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from Tay Valley Township - Reinstating the Requirements for Compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act be
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Referred
That By-law No. 7480/64/26 be passed and enacted, as presented.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda dated June 23, 2026, be confirmed, as amended.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
Whereas June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time to acknowledge and honour the amazing seniors in our lives across the province; and Whereas seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; and Whereas seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; and Whereas this year’s th
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconsiders Resolution C-25-078 passed by Council on April 15, 2025 regarding the management of the City’s waterfront road allowances.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Lost
That Planning and Development Department Report 2026-87 be received; and That Council approve the motion, attached hereto as Appendix B; and That Council recognize transportation as a key social determinant of health and support the advancement of transportation initiatives that improve access to healthcare services as a priority action under the Community Health & Wellness Action Plan, including
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be amended as follows:  Item 8.1 will be considered as item 7.1.  Item 11.3 c. will be considered as item 8.1.
Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Building and By-law Services Department Report 2026-73 be received; and That Council approve an exemption to the City’s Dog Control By-law 4930/155/06 to permit four (4) dogs at 27 Runnymede Road, subject to the following conditions:  The exemption applies only to 27 Runnymede Road;  The total number of dogs shall not exceed four(4) and the applicants are not permitted to replace the first
Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Lost
That Fire Department Report No. 2026-62 be received; and That the by-law to amend the Open-Air Burning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix A, be brought forward for Council’s approval.
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following funding requests for a total of $22,000 in the first allocation of grants for 2026:  Community Living, $3500  PC Legion, $1500  PC Optimist Club, $4000  Port Cares, $4000  Strong Heart Program, $1800  Niagara Nutrition Partners, $3200
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That By-law No. 7443/27/26 be enacted and passed, as presented.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Department Report 2026-40 be received; That Council endorse the City of Port Colborne Healthcare Analysis Report (Appendix A) as the technical foundation to inform the development of the City’s Health and Wellness Strategy and to support evidence-based healthcare planning, advocacy, and partnership development in the City of Port Colborne; and Th
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Planning and Development Department Report 2026-26 be received; and That the by-law attached as Appendix B, being a by-law to enter into the Agreement with Canal Breeze Inc. (Rankin Construction) for a Tax Increment-Based Grant with Development Charge Grant in the Brownfield Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) under the Comprehensive Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for 46, 48 & 54 Fra
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from the City of Welland regarding Winter Cold Weather Response Plan Review be supported by Council; and That the correspondence be
Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Referred
That the following by-law(s) be passed and enacted, as presented:  By-law No. 7419/03/26  By-law No. 7420/04/26  By-law No. 7421/05/26  By-law No. 7422/06/26  By-law No. 7423/07/26  By-law No. 7424/08/26  By-law No. 7425/09/26
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That Development and Government Relations Department Report 2025- 211 be received; and That the Economic Development Officer be directed to bring forward a Stop Up and Close By-law for the portion of Raglan St Pl 843 Port Colborne(AKA Bell Street) Lying West Of Welland St; Port Colborne (west of the railway tracks and east of the drainage ditch), as shown in Appendix A to a future meeting of Counc
Public Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda dated November 25, 2025, be confirmed, as amended.
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Planning and Development Report 2025-223 be received as information.
Public Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS more than 12,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples served to defend Canada in times of war and conflicts, natural disasters and in peace time; and WHEREAS Indigenous peoples were forced to overcome many challenges to serve such as learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and travelling long distances to enlist; and WHEREAS Indigenous peoples have served with honour and dist
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That the Special Council agenda dated October 28, 2025, be confirmed, as amended.
Special Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That Council support the following correspondence:  Niagara Region - Motion respecting Call to Strengthen Laws, Sentencing and Parole Restrictions  City of Welland - Victim Quick Response Program +  Town of Lincoln and City of Niagara Falls - Bail Reform to Strengthen Community Safety
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That the By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne at its Public Meeting on October 7, 2025, be enacted and passed, as presented.
Public Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
That the Council agenda dated September 23, 2025, be confirmed, as amended.
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That Community Safety & Enforcement Department Report 2025-190 be received; and That Council approve the proposed updated By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Port Colborne (amended Appendix A) to come into effect on November 1, 2025; and That Council approve the proposed fees and penalties, as outlined in the amended Appendix B, to support administration and
Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the Niagara Region, the Town of Grimsby, and the City of St. Catharines regarding the Elect Respect Campaign; and That Council support the correspondence from the Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW) Niagara regarding the support for Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025.
Council Meeting, August 26, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the following funding requests for a total of $20,400 in the second allocation of grants for 2025:  Big Brothers Big Sisters Niagara, $4600  Birchway, $4000  Community Connect, $4500  Port Colborne and District Conservation Club, $1800  Friends of Roselawn Centre, $1100  Port Colborne Operatic Society, $4400
Council Meeting, August 26, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, approximately 204,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C and over 250,000 people are living with hepatitis B; and WHEREAS, people living with hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and related illnesses; and WHEREAS, Ontario has over 110,000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and WHEREAS, there
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That Chief Administrative Officer Report 2025-152 be received; and That Council direct staff to revise the proposed By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Port Colborne (Appendix A), with specific adjustments related to limitations on the number of renters and guests, garbage management requirements, and the number of required parking spaces; and That Council di
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That Development and Government Relations Department Report 2025- 133 be received; and That the Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix B of Report 2025- 133 be approved; and That the Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C of Report 2025-133 be approved; and That matters related to servicing, stormwater, landscaping, lighting, fencing, waste management as well as the list of functiona
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That Councillor Beauregard be appointed Chair of the Court of Revision respecting the Oil Mill Creek Municipal Drain.
Court of Revision, July 3, 2025 · Carried
That the appeal of Jonathan Beam - Roll 2711-040-002-37610 be disallowed as they have not appeared before the Court this evening to support of their appeal.
Court of Revision, July 3, 2025 · Carried
That the appeal of Malektajh Hejazi - Roll 2711-040-003-2700 be dismissed and the engineer's assessment be upheld on the basis that the assessments are fair.
Court of Revision, July 3, 2025 · Carried
Whereas June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time to acknowledge and honour the amazing seniors in our lives across the province; and Whereas seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; and Whereas seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; and Whereas their contribu
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That Community Safety & Enforcement Department Report 2025-135 be received; and That Council approve a permit to exempt 250 Pleasant Beach Road, Capri Restaurant from Section 4(3) of By-law 4588/119/04 with the following terms and conditions: That a noise variance with modifications be approved for the period starting from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025 from noon to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thu
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried

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