Council Meeting

That the month of January 2023 be proclaimed as “Crime Stoppers Month” in the City of Port Colborne.

That the agenda dated December 13, 2022 be confirmed, as amended.

1. That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on November 8, 2022, be approved as circulated. 2. That the minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of Council held on November 22, 2022, be approved as circulated. 3. That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meeting held on December 7, 2022, be approved as circulated.

That the Corporate Service Department, Financial Services Division, Report No. 2022- 248 Subject: 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget, BE RECEIVED; and That the recommended project changes, closures and funding transfers for projects approved prior to this report as outlined in Report No. 2023- 248, Appendix C, BE APPROVED; and That the proposed Council composition, remuneration and ward boundary review project remain funded in 2023 capital budget but the work not commence until 2024. That the 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget as outlined in Report No. 2022-248, BE APPROVED and that the projects identified in the 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget be permitted to begin immediately where feasible.

That the Corporate Services Department, Financial Services Division, Report No. 2022-245 Subject 2023 Levy Budget BE RECEIVED; and That the sustainability and working capital reserve funds be funded, up to the Reserve Fund policy target, as outlined in Report No. 2022-245; and That $2,000,000 resulting from contractual settlement related to a previous sale of land, as outlined in Report 2022-245 be transferred to the infrastructure reserve; and That the 2023 Levy Budget as outlined in Report No. 2022-245, BE APPROVED.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2022-246, BE RECEIVED; and That the 2023 Rates Budget as outlined in Appendix B to Corporate Services Department Report 2022-246, BE APPROVED.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2022-247, BE RECEIVED; That the 2023 Water and Wastewater Rates as outlined on page 3 of Corporate Services Department Report 2022-247, BE APPROVED; and That the 2023 Storm Sewer Rates as outlined on page 5 of Corporate Services Department Report 2022-247, BE APPROVED; and That the draft by-law attached as Appendix A of Corporate Services Report 2022-247 be APPROVED.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2022-244 BE RECEIVED; That the 2023 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules attached as Appendices A to R be approved, except Appendix O - Cemetery Fees which are to remain at the 2022 rate; and That the Committee of the Whole refers Appendix O dealing with Cemetery Fees to Staff for more information and a fee comparison with other local area municipalities; and That the draft by-law as amended attached as Appendix S of Corporate Services Report 2022-244 be APPROVED

That items 9.1 to 9.7 be approved, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

That items 10.1 to 10.8 be received for information.

That the proposal to replace a 4-meter stretch of grass median with native plants in Port Colborne along West Street, Elm Street or Steele Street be

That Public Works Department Report 2022-250 be received; and That the Mayor and Clerk be directed to execute a by-law to provisionally adopt the Port Colborne Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report, dated July 12, 2022, prepared by Paul Marsh, P. Eng. of EWA Inc., under Section 78, Chapter D. 17 of the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990; and That Councillor Bodner , Councillor__Aquilina and Councillor Bagu be appointed as members of the Port Colborne Municipal Drain Court of Revision and Councillor Hoyle be appointed as an alternate to be tentatively scheduled for January 25, 2023.

That Development and Legislative Services Department – Clerk’s Division Report 2022-264 be received; That the recommendations contained within this report and the Board and Committee structure attached as Appendix A of Development and Legislative Services Report 2022-264, be approved; That Staff be directed to report back to a future meeting with an updated Board and Committee Appointment Policy; That the Committee of Adjustment composition be changed to include three Council members and two members of the public. That Staff be directed to report back to a future meeting with updated Terms of Reference for all Advisory Committees to support the approved new committee structure: and That Staff be directed to advertise for lay member positions for expired terms in accordance with the Board and Committee structure attached as Appendix A and the City’s Boards and Committees Appointment Policy.

That Development and Legislative – Clerk’s Division Report 2022-270 be received; and That Staff be directed to report back to a future meeting with a Council Member Appointment to Committee Policy for consideration; and Active Transportation Committee: That Councillor Bagu be appointed as the Council representative on the Active Transportation Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026. Economic Development Advisory Committee: That Councillors Elliott and Bruno be appointed as the Council representatives on the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026. Environmental Advisory Committee: That Councillors Bagu and Hoyle be appointed as the Council representatives on the Environmental Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026. Grant Policy Committee: That Councillors Hoyle and Aquilina be appointed as the Council representatives on the Grant Policy Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026. Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board: That Councillor Beauregard be appointed as the Council representative on the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum Board for a term ending November 14, 2026. Port Colborne Senior Citizen Advisory Council: That Councillor Aquilina be appointed as the Council representative on the Port Colborne Senior Citizen Advisory Council for a term ending November 14, 2026. Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee – Everyone Matters: That Councillor Hoyle be appointed as the Council represen

That Development and Legislative Services Department – Planning Division Report 2022-257 be received; and That Council approve a two-year extension to the Rosedale Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision.

That Development and Legislative Services Department – Planning Division Report 2022-257 be received; and That Council approve a one-year extension to the Rosedale Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision; and The City's application fee be waived; and That Council delegate their authority to the Manager of Planning to consider a further one-year extension to the Rosedale Draft Plan of Subdivision upon payment of applicable fees.

That Chief Administrative Officer Report 2022-253 be received; and That Council approve entering into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Kenneth and Wendy Busch of 848 Steele Street for the vacant City- owned property on Steele Street. That a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Kenneth and Wendy Busch regarding the sale of a City-owned lot on Steele Street legally described as part of the Borden Avenue PI. 792 Humberstone E/S of Knoll Street, Port Colborne, be brought forward; and That the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute any and all documents respecting the sale of these lands.

That Chief Administrative Office - Economic Development and Tourism Services Report 2022-256 be received; That the revised Sale of Land Policy be amended by striking out section 2.4 That the revised Sale of Land Policy be amended by striking out section 2.6 and adding the following thereto: Council will impose conditions of sale when deemed appropriate to protect the interest of the Corporation and stakeholders. That the following condition be added to section 4.2 of the revised Sale of Land Policy: iii. Land with an estimated value less than the cost of the appraisal That Council approve the revised Sale of Land Policy as amended; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Acting City Clerk to sign the By-law.

That section 4.1 of the revised Sale of Land policy be amended to state one (1) appraisal and one opinion of value of the market value of land to be sold shall be obtained and prepared by an Appraiser in accordance with the requirements of the Appraisal Institute of Canada.

That Corporate Services Department – Recreation Services Report 2022- 258 be received; and That Recreation staff proceed with accommodating the TPH Academy as a new tenant at Vale Health & Wellness Centre (VHWC).

That Chief Administrative Officer Report 2022-255 be received for information.

That items 20.1 and 20.2, be approved as presented.

That items 21.1 to 21.5, and 21.7 to 21.9 be enacted and passed.

That item 21.6, as amended be enacted and passed.