Regular Council

That: Council approves the Consent Agenda Items as recommended. (

That: Council approves the Crescent Park Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision dated April 12, 2023, showing 22 lots for single detached dwellings, and two blocks for daylight triangles (Blocks 23 and 24), as attached as Appendix “2” of Report No. PDS-35- 2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13 and the Regulations thereunder, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-35- 2023, and further That: Council directs Staff to circulate the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-35-2023 to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, and further That: Council amends the 2023 Capital Budget to include EDGW23, being the Edgewood Avenue storm sewer connection between Daytona Drive and Lakeview Road, at a cost of $80,000, with funding from the Development Charges Reserve for Storm Water Drainage and Control Services in the amount of $51,200, and the Storm Refurbishing Reserve in the amount of $28,800. (

That: Council approves the Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands along Shayne Avenue (south of Evelyn Avenue and north of Edgewood Avenue) dated April 11, 2023, showing 23 lots for single detached dwellings, and two blocks for daylight triangles (Blocks 24 and 25), as attached as Appendix “2” of Report No. PDS-36-2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13 and the Regulations thereunder, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-36-2023, and further That: Council directs Staff to circulate the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-36-2023 to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. (

That: Council approves the amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law as detailed in Report No. PDS-37-2023 for the lands known as 214 Courtwright Street, and further That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-laws for approval subject to the Applicant receiving approval and entering into an Encroachment Agreement for parking spaces 1 and 2 as detailed on Appendix “2” of Report No. PDS- 37-2023. (

That: In accordance with the requirements of Expense Allowance Policy By-law No. 142-06, as amended, Council authorizes Wayne H. Redekop, Mayor to attend the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2023 Annual Conference on June 6-9, 2023 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. (

That: Council alters the meeting schedule for the months of May, June and July as follows: May May 8 – Council-in-Committee Meeting May 16 - (Tuesday) 5:30 p.m. Special Council Meeting May 16 - (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. Council-in-Committee Meeting May 29 – Regular Council Meeting June June 12 - Council-in-Committee Meeting June 26 - Regular Council Meeting July July 10 - Council-in-Committee Meeting July 24 - Regular Council Meeting (

Whereas most municipalities in Ontario have a native land acknowledgement in their opening ceremony; and Page 11 of 24 Regular Council - 24 Apr 2023 Meeting Minutes Whereas a clear reference to the rights of Indigenous people is the aim of advancing Truth and Reconciliation; and Whereas Call to Action 94 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called upon the Government of Canada to replace the wording of the Oath of Citizenship to include the recognition of the laws of Canada including Treaties with Indigenous Peoples; and Whereas on June 21, 2021 an Act to amend the Citizenship Act received royal assent to include clear reference to the rights of Indigenous peoples aimed at advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action within the broader reconciliation framework; and Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada outlines specific calls to action for municipal governments in Canada to act on, including education and collaboration; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the following changes be made to the municipal oath of office: "I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada including the Constitution, which recognizes and affirms the Indigenous and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples"; and further That: This resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Steven Clar

Page 12 of 24 Regular Council - 24 Apr 2023 Meeting Minutes That: Council appoints Nichole L'Hirondelle to the Bridgeburg Station Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the period ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. (

That: Council appoints Gary Kooistra to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the period ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. (

That: Council appoints Kathie Bailey and Karen DiBiase to the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the period ending November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed. (

That: Staff are directed to prepare a report with recommendations on amendments to By-law No. 217-05, that include the following enhanced enforcement measures: 1. To establish a mandatory registry of companies that engage in door-to-door newspaper/circular delivery to homes and businesses within the municipality, as well as the agents who deliver such items. 2. To require the registration number of the company and the delivery agent to be affixed to the newspaper/circular or the delivery bags when delivered to the home or business. 3. To establish a progressive Administrative Monetary Penalty structure applying to both the company and the delivery agent for violations that include, but are not necessarily limited to: a. The incorrect placement of newspapers/circulars when delivered to homes or businesses within the municipality. b. Failure to display registration numbers on the items delivered to homes or businesses within the municipality. c. Failure to register as a company or an individual delivery agent in the municipality. d. Exempts newspaper and circular deliveries by Canada Post or regulated courier from mandatory registration Page 14 of 24 Regular Council - 24 Apr 2023 Meeting Minutes so long as they exclusively utilize those methods of delivery, and further That: Staff are directed to notify Metroland Media (Niagara This Week/Fort Erie Post and other Niagara Daily Papers), the Fort Erie Observer and the Port Colborne-Wainfleet Monthly, of the changes proposed by Cou

That: Council Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Councillor Christensen to bring forward a motion without notice. (

Whereas one of the Town’s key priorities is promoting business, economic growth and employment opportunities, and Whereas one of the Town’s major business sectors is tourism, a sector that depends on visitors coming to and staying in the Town, and Whereas accommodation for visitors is largely provided through Short-Term Rentals, and Whereas Council set up a pilot project to determine effective approaches to managing Short-Term Rentals using a licensing approach with the number of licences capped at 250, and Whereas Council subsequently decided to conduct a Land Use Study on Short-Term Rentals to be completed by December 2022, and Whereas Council set a moratorium on new licences pending completion of the Study by WPS Consulting, and Whereas completion of the Study has been delayed with the Information Report projected to be considered at the May 29, 2023 meeting of Council, and Whereas the moratorium is likely to continue throughout for another summer, thereby restricting the business of tourism in the Town, and Whereas this is not consistent with the Town’s priority of promoting business, economic growth and employment opportunities; Now therefore be it resolved: That: The Town of Fort Erie Council approve the removal of the moratorium on Short-Term Rental licences on May 8, 2023, at a time deemed appropriate by staff, and further That: Staff be directed to follow the process for allocating licences in place prior to the moratorium, and further Page 17 of 24 Regular Council -

Page 20 of 24 Regular Council - 24 Apr 2023 Meeting Minutes By-law No. 73-2023 was removed due to Councillor Flagg’s declared pecuniary interest. Mayor Redekop requested that By-law No. 67-2023 be removed to be dealt with separately. That: The by-law package containing: 58-2023: To Authorize the Entry into a Licence Agreement with the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (Farmers’ Market – 0 Erie Road) 59-2023: Being a By-law to Amend Fees and Charges By-law No. 40-09, as amended (Building Permit, Lot Grading Review, Fill and Site Alteration, Plumbing and Sign Permit Fees) 60-2023: To Exempt a Certain Block in Plan 59M-438 from Part Lot Control, Village Creek Drive - Block 59 (Village Creek Subdivision) – Park Lane Home Builders Limited (Debbie Hill) 61-2023: To Amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90, as amended – 229 Cherryhill Boulevard South – 1000112697 Ontario Inc. (John Lally) 62-2023: To Provide for Drainage Works in the Town of Fort Erie for the Frenchman’s Creek Drain (1ST AND 2ND ONLY - PROVISIONAL) 63-2023: To Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By- law No. 150-06 for the Town of Fort Erie Planning Area -Amendment No. 70 - 3011 Point Abino Road North - Matthew Erickson & Kelsey Sutherland – Owners 64-2023: To Amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90, as amended - 3011 Point Abino Road North - Matthew Erickson & Kelsey Sutherland – Owners 65-2023: To Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By- law No. 150-06 for the Town of Fort Erie P

That: The by-law package containing: 58-2023 59-2023 60-2023 61-2023 63-2023 64-2023 65-2023 66-2023 68-2023 69-2023 70-2023 71-2023 72-2023 74-2023 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: By-law No. 67-2023: To Dissolve the Fort Erie Active Transportation Committee and Repeal By-law Nos. 44-10, 96-2013 and 128-2014 is given first and second reading. (

That: By-law No. 67-2023 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: By-law No. 73-2023: To Exempt a Certain Block in Plan 59M-488 from Part Lot Control, Williams Crescent - Block 39 (Peace Bridge Village Phase 2) – Ashton Homes (Western) Limited (Jason Gilmour) is given first and second reading. (

That: By-law No. 73-2023 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: By-law No. 75 -2023: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Special Council Meeting Held on March 31, 2023, Council-in-Committee Meetings Held on April 3, 2023 and April 17, 2023 and its Council Meeting Held on April 24, 2023 is given first and second reading. (

That: By-law No. 75-2023 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: Council adjourns at 9:30 p.m. to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on May 29, 2023. (