Council Meeting

That the Council agenda dated February 11, 2025, be confirmed, as amended.

WHEREAS the third week of February marks Heritage Week, in which we celebrate Heritage in all its forms (cultural and natural, architectural, archaeological, and collections) and its diverse traditions and cultural expressions; and WHEREAS Heritage Week provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals and communities to reflect on their contributions to Ontario; and WHEREAS how heritage is conserved, promoted, and commemorated, and how they might shape the future; and WHEREAS During Heritage Week 2025, the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum will be celebrating the theme of ‘Click and Connect’ by highlighting the different ways history can be digitized. Join us all week to explore online exhibitions, access new databases, and watch new heritage videos on local history. NOW THEREFORE I, Deputy Mayor Ron Bodner, do hereby proclaim February 17th – 23rd, 2025 as “Heritage Week” in Port Colborne.

That Council hereby approves the listed consent items on the February 11, 2025 Council agenda; and That the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.

That Development and Government Relations Report 2025-30 regarding the City’s Grain Terminal Update and Public Engagement Plan be received; and That the Director of Development and Government Relations be directed to implement the proposed public engagement plan outlined in this report.

That Public Works Department Report 2025-38 be received; and That Council approve the reallocation of $375,000 from capital account 23C-PW-R09 Pleasant Beach Retaining Wall Remediation to 23C-PW- R10 West Street Hydro Lines.

That the following by-laws be passed and enacted, as presented:  By-law No. 7316/07/25  By-law No. 7317/08/25  By-law No. 7318/09/25  By-law No. 7319/10/25

That Council do now proceed to meet in Closed Session at 8:22 p.m. under section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That Council does now rise and reconvene from Closed Session at 8:39 p.m. with report: Item 18.1 Approval of the Minutes That the following Closed Session Minutes be approved, as presented: a. Regular Council Meeting - January 28, 2025 b. Special Council Meeting (5 p.m.) - February 4, 2025 c. Special Council Meeting (6:30 p.m.) - February 4, 2025 Item 18.2 Staff Reports a. That Council authorize staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.

That the By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne, dated February 11, 2025, be enacted and passed, as presented.