Council Meeting

That the agenda dated August 15, 2023, be confirmed, as amended.

That items 8.1 to 8.5 be approved, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

That Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report 2023-149 be received; That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne hereby deems the Port Colborne High School 100 Year Anniversary as a municipally significant event and supports the application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a Special Occasion Permit; That a section of Elgin Street, between Steele Street to the west and Fielden Avenue to the east, be approved for a road closure during the following dates and times:  September 23, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. through 11:59 p.m.  September 24, 2023 from 12:00 a.m. through 8:00 a.m.; That a Noise By-law Variance be approved for the Port Colborne High School 100 Year Anniversary on September 23, 2023; and That the fees for a road closure, Noise By-law Variance, and fire prevention assistance be waived.

That Chief Administrative Officer report 2023-146 be received for information; and That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the by-law, and the closing documentation related to the sale and disposition of City land, legally described as Part 1 on Plan 59R-17765, part of Lot 1, NS, Sugarloaf Street, Registered Plan 845, Port Colborne, part of PIN 64162-0299; and That the Manager of Strategic Initiatives be directed to work with the City Solicitor to finalize the transaction.

That Chief Administrative Officer report 2023-145 be received for information; and That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the by-law, and the closing documentation related to the sale and disposition of City land, legally described as Part 1 on Plan 59R-17398, Part of Lot 1, NS, Sugarloaf Street, Registered Plan 845, Port Colborne, Part of PIN 64162-0299; and That the Manager of Strategic Initiatives be directed to work with the City Solicitor to finalize the transaction.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2023-163 be received; and That the following grants for non-profits totalling $17,500 be approved for the second allocation of 2023; The Wave$2,300 Port Cares Reach Out Centre$3,500 Port Colborne Art Club$1,500 2nd Port Colborne Scouts$2,400 Oak Centre Lake House$2,300 Niagara Nutrition Partners$4,000 Friends of Roselawn Centre$1,500

That items 9.1 to 9.9 be received for information.

That the $7,408 fee for the Committee of Adjustment application for 480 Northland Avenue be reimbursed in full. In Favour (4): Councillor G. Bruno, Councillor F. Danch, Councillor D. Elliott, and Mayor Steele Opposed (4): Councillor M. Aquilina, Councillor M. Bagu, Councillor R. Bodner, and Councillor T. Hoyle Conflict (1): Councillor E. Beauregard

That 50% of the fee for the Committee of Adjustment application for 480 Northland Avenue be reimbursed. In Favour (6): Councillor R. Bodner, Councillor G. Bruno, Councillor F. Danch, Councillor D. Elliott, Councillor T. Hoyle, and Mayor Steele Opposed (2): Councillor M. Aquilina, and Councillor M. Bagu Conflict (1): Councillor E. Beauregard

That the Planning and Development Recommendation Report for Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment – 135 Coronation Drive, 2023-154, be

That Community Safety and Enforcement Department By-Law Services Report 2023-143 be

That Corporate Services Department Report 2023-157 be received; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to execute the lease agreement attached as Appendix A.

That items 20.1 and 20.4 to 20.6 be enacted and passed.