Council Meeting

That the Council agenda dated November 12, 2024, be confirmed, as amended.

WHEREAS violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender-diverse people; and WHEREAS November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario; and WHEREAS Our community is committed to ending all forms of gender- based violence NOW THEREFORE, I Acting Deputy Mayor Ron Bodner do hereby proclaim that The 16 Days of activism Against Gender- Based Violence to begin November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Gender- Based Violence Against Women) until December 10 (Human Rights Day). And I urge all citizens to recognize these days to increase awareness and to take action to support survivors of gender-based violence.

That Development and Government Relations Department – Planning Division Report 2024-212 be received for information.

That Council hereby approves the listed consent items on the November 12, 2024, agenda; and That the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2024-175 be received; That By-law No. 7015/53/22 – Being a by-law to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax be repealed as of December 31, 2024; That a new by-law to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax, attached as Appendix A to this report, be brought forward and take effect on January 1, 2025; That the new by-law to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax only apply to new bookings after January 1, 2025, bookings made and paid for before January 1, 2025 will be exempt; That a new by-law and agreement between the City of Port Colborne and an eligible tourism entity, Niagara’s South Coast Tourism Association, be brought forward; That the Treasurer be authorized to make one or more payments in each fiscal year to Niagara’s South Coast Tourism Association, and that the payment total is to be equal to 50 per cent (50%) of the Municipal Accommodation Tax revenue collected, net the reasonable fees and costs of collecting and administering the tax; and That the Treasurer be delegated the authority to implement and administer the by-law, to collect the Municipal Accommodation Tax, and to take all actions and make all decisions, including any and all enforcement measures, required under the by-law.

That Chief Administrative Office Report 2024-166 be received; and That Council approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1000923545 Ontario Inc. for the Alma Street Road Allowance; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the by-law for the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any and all documents respecting the sale of these lands.

That Public Works Department Report 2024-197 be received; and A By-law be brought forward to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 2 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 2 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – HH Knoll Lakeview Park; and A By-law be brought forward to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 2 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 2 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – Market Square; and A By-law be brought forward to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 2 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 2 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – Main Street West Parking Lot; and A By-law be brought forward to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 1 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 1 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – Vale Health and Wellness Centre; and That the Director of Public Works be directed to implement the works as outlined within this report.

That Development and Government Relations Department – Planning Division Report 2024-211 be received; That the Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A to Planning Division Report 2024-211 be approved; That the Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix B to Planning Division Report 2024-211 be approved; That the Draft Plan of Subdivision and associated Draft Plan Conditions attached as Appendix C to Planning Division Report 2024-211 be approved; and That the City Clerk be directed to issue the Notices of Approval in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Council endorse the correspondence received from the Ontario Good Roads Association regarding the establishment of an Ontario rural road safety program.

That Council proceed past the 11 p.m. curfew set out in the Procedural By-law.

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed, as presented:  Item 19.10, By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 17 to the Official Plan for the City of Port Colborne  Item 19.11 a., By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 6575/30/18 respecting the land legally known as Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Humberstone, now in the City of Port Colborne, Regional Municipality of Niagara.

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed, as presented:  Item 19.1, By-law to Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of $6,000,000.00 for 2025  Item 19.2, By-law to Provide for an Interim Taxy Levy for the Year 2025  Item 19.3, By-law to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax and repeal By-law No. 7015/53/22  Item 19.4, By-law to Authorize an Agreement between The City of Port Colborne and Niagara's South Coast Tourism Association and to repeal By-law 7016/54/22  Item 19.5, By-law to Authorize entering into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1000923545 Ontario Inc., regarding Alma St. Pl 843 Port Colborne Lying West of Welland St. Except RO689134; Port Colborne  Item 19.6, By-law to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 2 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 2 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – HH Knoll Lakeview Park  Item 19.7, By-law to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 2 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 2 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – Market Square  Item 19.8, By-law to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 2 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 2 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreement for Charging Station Deployment – Main Street West Parking Lot  Item 19.9, By-law to Authorize Entering into an Agreement with FLO Infra Canada 1 LP by its general partner FLO Infra Canada GP 1 Inc. Regarding Lease Agreeme

That Council do now proceed 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)(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(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if if the subject matter being considered is litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.  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.

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 12, 2024, be enacted and passed, as presented.