Council-in-Committee

That: Council approves the Consent Agenda as recommended.

That: Council directs staff to prepare a by-law authorizing entry into an agreement with 1784550 Ontario Inc. (Peter Wangler) for the Commercial Façade Grant Program.

That: The agreement includes a clause requiring the payment of the grant upon completion of construction of the entire building.

That: Council refuses the issuance of a Heritage Permit Application for the demolition or removal of a building and/or structure at 1 Burns Place as outlined in Report PDS-02-2025, based on the Application and supporting documentation contained in the appendices .

That: Council direct Staff to formally apply for the Bee City designation, and further That: Staff be directed to collaborate with local environmental organizations and the community to support pollinator-friendly initiatives, and further That: Yearly funding be allocated for the $300 designation fee and a one-time amount of $700 be approved for the installation of Bee City signage, and further That: A public awareness campaign be launched to inform residents about the importance of pollinators and how they can contribute to creating pollinator-friendly habitats, and further That: The Town commits to ongoing education and community outreach efforts, as well as annual reporting, to maintain the Bee City designation.

That: Council directs staff to initiate housekeeping amendments to the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 in accordance with the Planning Act , as outlined in Report PBBS-05-2025.

That: Council accepts and approves the extension of the Animal Care and Control Services Contract with the Humane Society Greater Niagara (HSGN) for an additional two-year term.

That: Staff be directed to initiate a Request for Proposal for Animal Control Services as soon as possible and if necessary, seek an extention of the current contract for 3 months to facilitate that process.

That: Council approves the implementation of a Rodent Control Rebate Program for the Town of Fort Erie, and further That: Council approves a budget of $2000.00 to initiate the implementation of the Rodent Control Rebate Program.

That: Council maintain the $10 resident Bay Beach season pass and that staff report back on parking and other revenue options to consider.

That: The Report IS-01-2025 be

That: Council adjourns Council-in-Committee at 7:06 p.m.

That: Council direct Staff to formally apply for the Bee City designation, and further Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2025 4 That: Staff be directed to collaborate with local environmental organizations and the community to support pollinator-friendly initiatives, and further That: Yearly funding be allocated for the $300 designation fee and a one-time amount of $700 be approved for the installation of Bee City signage, and further That: A public awareness campaign be launched to inform residents about the importance of pollinators and how they can contribute to creating pollinator-friendly habitats, and further That: The Town commits to ongoing education and community outreach efforts, as well as annual reporting, to maintain the Bee City designation.

Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2025 5 That: Staff be directed to initiate a Request for Proposal for Animal Control Services as soon as possible and if necessary, seek an extension of the current contract for 3 months to facilitate that process.