Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda dated October 8, 2024, be confirmed, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor M. Aquilina, seconded by Councillor T. Hoyle
Carried
WHEREAS Small Business Month is an annual national celebration; and WHEREAS the continued economic recovery has brought forward new and ongoing challenges for Canadian entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS business owners are finding ways to succeed despite these challenges; and WHEREAS business owners are making their businesses more inclusive and sustainable, while driving the Canadian economy; and WHEREAS residents are encouraged to support local small businesses as we look to maintain and recover from these challenges; NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor, William C. Steele, proclaim October 2024 “Small Business Month” in the City of Port Colborne and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate our small businesses in Port Colborne.
Moved by Councillor M. Bagu, seconded by Councillor D. Elliott
Carried
That Council direct Planning Staff to research and bring back a report for Council's consideration regarding the potential for City-wide Official Plan and Zoning By-law changes to allow chickens to be kept on residential properties in urban and rural settlement areas; and That this report be brought forward in approximately 3 - 4 months time.
Moved by Councillor E. Beauregard, seconded by Councillor T. Hoyle
Carried
That Council direct Planning staff to pause enforcement on Zoning By-law 6575/30/18 until a report from the Planning Department on this matter is brought forward.
Moved by Councillor T. Hoyle, seconded by Councillor E. Beauregard
Carried
Resolved that Council hereby approves the listed consent items and that the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.
Moved by Councillor M. Bagu, seconded by Councillor T. Hoyle
Carried
That Development and Government Relation Department – Planning Division Report 2024-176 be received; and That the Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A of Planning Division Report 2024-176 be approved; and That the Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix B of Planning Division Report 2024-176 be approved; and That the City Clerk be directed to issue the Notices of Adoption and Passing in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor M. Aquilina, seconded by Councillor M. Bagu
Carried
That the following by-laws be enacted and passed, as presented: Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 17 to the Official Plan for the City of Port Colborne Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 6575/30/18, the Zoning By- law of the City of Port Colborne By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
Moved by Councillor M. Aquilina, seconded by Councillor G. Bruno