Council Meeting

That Chief Administrative Office Report 2024-189 be received; and That the Economic Development Officer be directed to bring forward a Stop Up and Close By-law for a portion of Page Street registered as a public highway and described as Part of PIN 64150-0070 the public highway Part of Bell St Pl 785 Humberstone (AKA Page St) Lying Between Main St E & Dolphin St; Port Colborne, shown in Appendix A, to a future meeting of Council for consideration.

WHEREAS GivingTuesday is an annual celebration of generosity and volunteerism which is celebrated and recognized in over 180+ countries across the globe, and; WHEREAS GivingTuesday falls immediately after Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, and asks people to give to the less fortunate after having spent on luxuries during the years’ hottest sales, and; WHEREAS Since 2012, GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for charities and nonprofits across Canada, the US, and the World, and; WHEREAS Since forming in 2021, NiagaraGives and GivingTuesday has inspired more than $300,000 in charitable donations to local Niagara organizations, and; WHEREAS GivingTuesday brings together businesses, charities, families, and entire communities to tackle real issues and create a better world for all, and; WHEREAS The City of Port Colborne recognizes and celebrates the incredible contributions of individuals and organizations and recognizes the increasing need for their services. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Mayor William C. Steele, do hereby declare December 3rd, 2024, as GivingTuesday in the City of Port Colborne.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2024-183 BE RECEIVED; That the 2025 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules attached as Appendices A to M and Appendix P of Corporate Services Report 2024-183 BE APPROVED; That the amended version of Appendix N – Planning and Development Fees BE APPROVED; That section 5 of the draft by-law, attached as Appendix Q of Corporate Services Report 2024-183 be amended to increase the sponsorship amount that staff are delegated to authorize from $50,000 to $100,000; and That the draft by-law attached as Appendix Q of Corporate Services Report 2024-183 be brought forward, as amended, to Council for consideration.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2024-215 BE RECEIVED; and That the 2025 Rates Budget and debt substitution as outlined in Report 2024-215 BE APPROVED.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2024-216 BE RECEIVED; and That the 2025 Water and Wastewater rates as outlined in Corporate Services Report 2024-216 BE APPROVED; and That the 2025 Storm Sewer Rates as outlined in Corporate Services Report 2024-216 BE APPROVED; and That the draft by-law attached as Appendix A of Corporate Services Report 2024-216 be brought forward to Council for consideration.

That Council hereby approves the listed consent items on the November 26, 2024 agenda; and That the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.

That Public Works Department Report 2024-221 be received; That Council support staff to make an application to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to amend the City’s Water and Wastewater licensing to accommodate the proposed alterations and additions to the City’s Water and Wastewater systems for the development of the East Side Employment Lands; That funding for engineering and subject matter expert services to complete the full build-out of the East Side Employment Lands for the estimated amount of $3,100,000 be approved; and That the Director of Public Works and Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer be authorized to execute contracts and related documents as required to directly appoint Associated Engineering to carry out the remaining detail design and engineering services to complete the full build out of the East Side Employment Lands and connect to the Asahi Kasei Development.

That Public Works Department Report 2024-194 be received; That the payment due date be extended to April 30, 2025. That the Zavitz Drain Levy By-law be approved, as amended, to allow for the billing of the Zavitz Municipal Drain and associated Branch Drains, as outlined in Appendix B of Public Works Department Report 2024-194.

That Development and Government Relations Department Report 2024- 193 be received; and That Council approve the recommendation of the Heritage Subcommittee to remove 202 Main Street West from the Heritage Register.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2024-223 be received; and That the reserve transfers proposed in this report and included in the consolidated financial statements, be approved; and That the consolidated financial statements in Appendix A of Corporate Services Report 2024-223 be approved; and That the auditors of Done Grant Thornton LLP be appointed the auditors for the City and related boards and agencies for the 2024 and 2025 year ends.

That Council endorse the City of Thorold's resolution regarding the City Council Statement respecting Flag Desecration.

That Council endorse the Township of McGarry's resolution regarding the redistribution of the provincial land transfer tax.

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed:  Item 20.1, Being a By-law to Amend the Assessment Schedule to Levy the Actual Costs Incurred in Constructing a Drainage Works Known as the Zavitz Municipal Drain, as amended.  Item 20.2, Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for Various Services and to Repeal By-law 7155/97/23 and any amendments thereto, as amended.  Item 20.3, Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 3151/22/95, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate the Supply of Water, and to Provide for the Maintenance and Management of Water Works and for the Imposition and Collection of Water Rates and to Amend By-law No. 3424/6/97, as amended, for the Imposition and Collection of Sewage Service Rates and Sewer Rates  Item 20.4, Being a By-law to Establish a Committee known as the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee and Terms of Reference and to Repeal By-law No. 7098/40/23 and all Amendments Thereto

That Council do now proceed at 8:41 p.m. to meet in Closed Session under:  Section 239(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered are personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.  Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is labour relations or employee negotiations.  Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 10:22 p.m. with report. 21.2 That Council authorizes staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session. 21.3 That Council authorizes staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session. 21.4 That Council authorizes staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session. 21.5 That Confidential Human Resources (HR) Matter - Verbal Report be received for information. 21.6 That Council authorizes staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.

That the By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne, Dated November 26, 2024, be enacted and passed, as presented.