Special Council

That: Report PDS-632023 be amended to include the following recommendations: That the NPCA review the property to ensure it's regulated area is not touched without it's approval; and Staff accelerate its review of properties where the 2013 EC overlay may be improperly designated; and Staff engage EAC in processing next steps on any of these properties; and That the development agreement be amended to include the following condition: The Town notes that the applicant is responsible for understanding their obligations under the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to the protection of rare and migratory species.

That: Council approve the removal of the Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone from a portion of 0-13394 Houck Crescent, as outlined in Appendix "5". That: the NPCA review the property to ensure it's regulated area is not touched without it's approval; and That: Staff accelerate its review of properties where the 2013 EC overlay may be improperly designated; and That: Staff engage EAC in processing next steps on any of these properties; and That: the development agreement be amended to include the following condition: The Town notes that the applicant is responsible for understanding their obligations under the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to the protection of rare and migratory species.

That: By-law 147-2023 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk under the corporate seal.

That: Council adjourns at 5:40 p.m. to reconvene into Regular Meeting of Council on October 23, 2023.

That: Report PDS-632023 be amended to include the following recommendations: 1. That the NPCA review the property to ensure it's regulated area is not touched without it's approval; and 2. Staff accelerate its review of properties where the 2013 EC overlay may be improperly designated; and 3. Staff engage EAC in processing next steps on any of these properties; and 4. That the development agreement be amended to include the following condition: o The Town notes that the applicant is responsible for understanding their obligations under the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to the protection of rare and migratory species.

Whereas the Niagara Region taxes form a significant portion of the overall tax bill that is issued by the local area municipality; and Whereas the Niagara Region approved a 7.58% increase to the Regional Operating Budget Levy, 8.59% increase to the Water and Wastewater Levy, and a 5.5% increase to the Waste Management Levy, which outpaced the ability to pay and affordability of our local taxpayers; and Whereas Niagara Region and Local Area Municipalities recognize that the post-pandemic economy, market inflation and housing shortages are a reality which have driven up costs for basic housing and food above the means of many residents. Therefore be it resolved that the Niagara Regional Council be requested to ensure that the Region’s 2024 Operating Budget Levy be approved at or below the current rate of inflation 3.7%, as a responsible, affordability measure for the residents of Niagara; and That: This resolution be circulated to the Region and all local area municipalities for their support and endorsement.

That: By-law 147-2023: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Special Meeting Held on September 25, 2023 is given first and second reading. Resolution No. 4 Moved by: Councillor Flagg Seconded by: Councillor Noyes That: By-law 147-2023 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk under the corporate seal.