Council Meeting

That the agenda dated September 24, 2024, be confirmed, as circulated.

WHEREAS Fifty years ago, a committee led by Sam Berkhout and the Port Colborne Lions organized a hockey exchange to Sweden with an all- star team of 14- and 15-year-olds; and WHEREAS the plan was to send a Port Colborne team to Sweden, where the boys would play a host of Swedish teams, then invite a team from Sweden to Canada to play teams from across Niagara; and WHEREAS for almost an entire year before the trip, Team Port Colborne Boosters organized draws, dances, bake sales, bottle drives to raise the $17,000 required for transportation, airfare, souvenirs, special dress and equipment, and a banquet for their Swedish hosts. $17,000 in 1974 equates to about $103,000 in 2024; and WHEREAS the trip was considered a huge success, thanks to organizers, sponsors, family and friends of Team Port Colborne who played to a stellar record of six wins, one loss and one tie; and WHEREAS Coach Jack Stover, manager Hank Boyer and trip organizer Sam Berkhout were proud of their players, who conducted themselves admirably as ambassadors of our city, our region, and our country. It was an experience of a lifetime. NOW THEREFORE To mark the 50th anniversary of the Team Port Colborne Bantam All Star Team trip to Sweden in 1974, I Mayor, William C, Steele hereby proclaim the first week of October as Team Port Colborne Week.

That Chief Administrative Officer Report 2024-171 be received; and That the City of Port Colborne Development Charges Background Study and By-Law, prepared by Watson & Associates, be received and that it come forward to the Council meeting on October 22, 2024, for final approval.

Resolved that Council hereby approves the listed consent items and that the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.

That Development and Government Relations Report 2024-172 be received; and That Council endorse the new Official Plan draft engagement strategy, draft work plan, draft vision, and key directions/objectives as the finalized terms of reference for the remaining phases of the Official Plan (Appendix A).

That Corporate Services Department Report 2024-177 be received; That Council exempt vacant land that is abutting a business owned by the same beneficial owner when the land is used in the operations of that business; and That Council approve this change effective for the 2024 year and going forward.

That Council direct staff to expedite the replacement of the rubber flooring in the bench areas at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre.

That the Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 3151/22/95, as amended, to Regulate the Supply of Water, and to Provide for the Maintenance and Management of Water Works and 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 (Exemption - Vacant Land Related to Businesses) be passed and enacted, as presented.

That the following By-laws be enacted and passed, as presented:  Being a By-law to Authorize the Entry into an Agreement with 2866403 Ontario Inc. regarding the Comprehensive CIP Incentive Programs Brownfield Tax Increment Grant  Being a By-law to Establish the Fire Services Management Oversight Committee and Terms of Reference  By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne