Council Meeting

That the Council agenda dated October 28, 2025, be confirmed, as amended.

That I, Mayor William C. Steele do hereby proclaim October 26th, 2025 to November 11th, 2025 as “Poppy Week” in the City of Port Colborne in honour of the men and women from Port Colborne who gave their lives during the two world wars, the Korean War and the Afghanistan War.

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 distinction, bringing their unique culture and heritage to their work; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that over 2,700 Indigenous Peoples currently serve in the Canadian Armed Forces; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, I, William C. Steele, Mayor of the City of Port Colborne, do hereby proclaim November 8, 2025, as Indigenous Veterans Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT, residents of Port Colborne are encouraged to remember and reflect on the long and proud tradition of Indigenous military service to Canada; and FURTHER, On November 11th, the City will pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember all the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace.

That Council hereby approves the listed consent items on the October 28, 2025, Council agenda; and That the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.

That the memorandum to Council, along with the presentation by the consulting team regarding the New Official Plan be received for information; and, That staff be directed to continue to work with the consulting team to advance the Official Plan project.

That the following by-law(s) be passed and enacted, as presented:  By-law No. 7397/88/25  By-law No. 7398/89/25

That Council do now proceed to meet in Closed Session at 8:41 p.m. under the Municipal Act, 2001:  Subsection 239(2)(b), where a closed session meeting is held if the subject matter being considered are personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Subsection 239(2)(d), where a closed session meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is labour relations or employee negotiations.

That Council does now rise and reconvene from Closed Session at 9:26 p.m. with report: 18.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes That the Closed session minutes be approved. 18.2 Staff Reports a. That Legislative Services Department Report 2026-213 be received; and That the following applicants be appointed to the respective committees: o John Hill - Economic Development Advisory Committee o Mary Parkes and Joelene Nechvatal - Senior Citizen Advisory Committee o Liam Galley Salgueiro, Petranella Loeffen, and Scarlett Black - Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee That staff follow the direction provided in Closed Session. b. That Confidential Human Resources Department Report 2025-208 be received; and That staff follow the direction provided in Closed Session.

That By-law No. 7399/90/25 be passed and enacted, as presented.