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: Council does now go into Closed Session at 5:35 p.m. to consider Item 6.1 Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local #714 Collective pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 6:06 p.m. with report that for Item 6.1, staff proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
That: Council receive for information purposes, Report PBBS-40-2025 regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for lands located at 3856 Terrace Lane and Unassigned Parcel 0-15097 Crystal Beach Drive.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
That: By-law 65-2025 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Special Council Meeting Held June 30, 2025, is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
That: Council adjourns at 8:22 p.m. to reconvene into Regular Meeting of Council on July 21, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: The Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie denies the combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (OPA-08-2024 and ZBA-17-2024), submitted by Lou Pompili Special Council Meeting Minutes - June 30, 2025 3 on behalf of the Owners, 1000054526 Ontario Inc. and 3101669 Nova Scotia Company, for lands municipally known as 3856 Terrace Lane and Unassigned Parcel 0-15097 Crystal Beach Drive, for the following reasons, as well as others: 1. Non-Conformity with the Crystal Beach Secondary Plan - The proposed development does not align with the intent, policies, or guiding principles of the Crystal Beach Secondary Plan, which was adopted by Council in 2021 and was approved by Ontario Land Tribunal in 2023, following an extensive and inclusive public engagement process. The Plan represents a community-driven vision for sustainable and context-sensitive growth. The Crystal Beach Secondary Plan contemplates a low-rise, residential development of no more than three storeys and 50 units per hectare on the subject lands. The applicant's proposal comprising of a 10-storey structure with a residential density of 385 units per hectare is an excessive departure from the Council-approved plan. 2. Lack of Compatibility with Existing Neighbourhood Character - The proposed development fails to achieve compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms including scale, massing, height, setbacks, landscaping and buffering to maximize privacy and mi
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: By-law 65-2025 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen