Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Noyesas she is a member of the congregation
What was decided (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following items: 7.1 Closed meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026; and 7.2 Santis Health - Reimagining Douglas Memorial Hospital, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
McDermott That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 6:04 p.m. with report: 7.1 That: Council approves the Closed Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026; and 7.2 That: Council receive the information from Santis Health regarding the Douglas Memorial Hospital.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
McDermott That: Council receive Report PBBS-32-2026 regarding the Provincial approval of the Town of Fort Erie Official Plan for information.
Moved by Councillor Christensen
Carried
McDermott Whereas the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (CBBIA) has worked collaboratively with the Town of Fort Erie for more than nine years to develop and recommend parking management strategies for the Erie Road and Cambridge Road municipal parking lot, with the goal of ensuring the lot primarily serves customers and patrons of local businesses; and Whereas the CBBIA has consistently recommended parking time limits and appropriate enforcement measures, particularly during the peak summer season, including a three-hour free parking model to support local businesses and encourage customer turnover; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie has invested in improvements to the parking lot and has implemented several parking management measures based on recommendations received from the CBBIA; and Whereas Council recognizes the importance of continuing to work in partnership with the CBBIA and giving due consideration to its recommendations regarding parking management in the Crystal Beach business district; and Whereas feedback received from the CBBIA, local businesses, and the community has identified concerns regarding the affordability of the proposed overnight parking pass fee; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council direct staff to amend the proposed overnight parking pass fee for the Erie Road and Cambridge Road parking lot from $125 per month to $50 per month, consistent with feedback received from the CBBIA and community stakeholders; and be furt
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 43-2026 To Amend Swimming Pool By-law 149-2008 respecting Administrative Penalties and Enforcement Provisions; 44-2026 To Assume Ownership and Responsibility of the Stormwater Management System for The Oaks at Six Mile Creek Subdivision; 45-2026 To stop-up, close and convey to the Developer, Bright Avenue, Long Street, Eisley Street and Terry Drive, within Plan 59M-469 Spears Garden Subdivision; 46-2026 To Amend User Fees and Charges By-law 102-2025 (Fort Erie Tennis Courts Fees); 49-2026 To Authorize the Entry into a Downtown Stevensville Core Area Community Improvement Plan Grant Program Funding Agreement for 3727 West Main Street; 50-2026 To Remove Part Lot Control from Part of Lots 32 and 35, Plan M-65, Loganberry Court; and 51-2026 To Accept and Declare Lands as Public Highway on the corner of Robinson Street and Emerick Avenue, are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-law 46-2026 To Amend User Fees and Charges By-law 102-2025 (Fort Erie Tennis Courts Fees) be amended to include Oakes Park.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
McDermott That: By-laws: 47-2026 To Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By-law 78-2025 for the Town of Fort Erie Planning Area Amendment 1 - 240 Jarvis Street; and 48-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 240 Jarvis Street, are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
McDermott That: By-laws 47-2026 and 48-2026 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: By-law 52-2026 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in-Committee Meeting held on June 8, 2026 and its Regular Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026, is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: Council adjourns at 7:07 pm to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on July 20, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. to consider the following items: Regular Council Meeting - June 22, 2026 2 7.1 Closed meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026; and 7.2 Santis Health - Reimagining Douglas Memorial Hospital, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 6:04 p.m. with report: 7.1 That: Council approves the Closed Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026; and 7.2 That: Council receive the information from Santis Health regarding the Douglas Memorial Hospital.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council receive Report PBBS-31-2026 regarding ERO Posting 026-0558 – Proposed Bill 119, Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026; and That: Council advise the Province of Ontario that it supports the proposed legislative changes outlined in Bill 119, Schedule 7, specifically the amendments to the Planning Act enabling municipalities to implement administrative penalties for zoning by-law contraventions; and That: Council direct staff to submit formal comments to the Environmental Registry of Ontario prior to the commenting deadline of June 25, 2026.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council receive Report PBBS-32-2026 regarding the Provincial approval of the Town of Fort Erie Official Plan for information.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
Whereas the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (CBBIA) has worked collaboratively with the Town of Fort Erie for more than nine years to develop and recommend parking management strategies for the Erie Road and Cambridge Road municipal parking lot, with the goal of ensuring the lot primarily serves customers and patrons of local businesses; and Whereas the CBBIA has consistently recommended parking time limits and appropriate enforcement measures, particularly during the peak summer season, including a three-hour free parking model to support local businesses and encourage customer turnover; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie has invested in improvements to the parking lot and has implemented several parking management measures based on recommendations received from the CBBIA; and Whereas Council recognizes the importance of continuing to work in partnership with the CBBIA and giving due consideration to its recommendations regarding parking management in the Crystal Beach business district; and Whereas feedback received from the CBBIA, local businesses, and the community has identified concerns regarding the affordability of the proposed overnight parking pass fee; Now therefore be it resolved, Regular Council Meeting - June 22, 2026 6 That: Council direct staff to amend the proposed overnight parking pass fee for the Erie Road and Cambridge Road parking lot from $125 per month to $50 per month, consistent with feedback received from the CBBIA and com
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: By-laws 43-2026 to 46-2026, inclusive, and By-laws 49-2026 to 51-2026, inclusive, are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-laws: 47-2026 To Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By-law 78-2025 for the Town of Fort Erie Planning Area Amendment 1 - 240 Jarvis Street; and 48-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 240 Jarvis Street, are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: By-laws 47-2026 and 48-2026 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: By-law 52-2026 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