Council-in-Committee

That: Council approves the Consent Agenda as recommended.

That: Council approves the Town of Fort Erie Parks and Open Space Master Plan attached as Appendix 1, and further That: Council directs staff to consider the cost of implementation and maintenance of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan as part of annual budget deliberations. Yes (5) Mayor Redekop, Councillor McDermott, Councillor Flagg, Councillor Christensen, and Councillor Lewis No (1) Councillor Noyes

That: Council directs staff to review the Parks and Open Space Master Plan within 10 years of adoption.

That: Council approves the proposed name “Stadium Park” for the neighborhood park located at 3781 Ryan Avenue; and further That: Council direct staff to submit the necessary by-law.

That: Council receives the Draft Parkland Dedication By-law; and further That: Council directs Staff to consult on the Draft Parkland Dedication by-law as per Section 42(3.1) of the Planning Act .

That: Council amends the criteria to include that, if the Region of Niagara applies for the Fort Erie Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan funding for Regional Social Housing, at least 50% of the units must be occupied by Fort Erie residents.

That: The last paragraph of Section of 7.1.3, "If co-applying with a non-profit or charitable organization to provide the affordable units, the requirements for non-profit and charitable organizations should be followed," be amended to "If co-applying with a non-profit or charitable organization to provide the affordable units, the requirements for for-profit organizations should be followed."

That: Per Door Grant applications over $100,00 be

That: Council defers the Report IS-03-2025 to the March 17, 2025, Council-in-Committee meeting.

That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 9:53 p.m. with report: 12.1 That: Council defers the Closed Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 to the Regular Council Meeting on February 24th, and 12.2 That: Council approves the recommendations in Report COS-01-2025 Funding Request for Ophthalmology Equipment and directs staff to proceed as directed in closed session.

That: Council approves the proposed name “Stadium Park” for the neighborhood park located at 3781 Ryan Avenue; and further Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2025 5 That: Council direct staff to submit the necessary by-law.

That: Council adopts the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP); and further That: Council directs staff to prepare the implementing by-law to adopt the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan; and further That: Council delegate authority to the Director of Planning, Building and By-law Services or their respective delegate to approve AHCIP grant funding applications; and further That: Council provide a copy of Report PBBS-13-2025 to Niagara Region with a request that they consider developing a policy or grant program that would provide matching funding for eligible affordable housing projects.

That: Council amends the criteria to include that, if the Region of Niagara applies for the Fort Erie Affordable Housing Community Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2025 6 Improvement Plan funding for Regional Social Housing, at least 50% of the units must be occupied by Fort Erie residents.

That: Council adjourns Council-in-Committee at 9:55 p.m.