Regular Council

That: Council approves the Heritage Permit Application for the demolition of a rear yard garage at 221 Phipps Street as outlined in Report PDS-70-2024, based on the Application and supporting documentation contained in Appendix 1; and further That: Council authorizes the Director, Planning and Development Services to issue a Heritage Permit reflecting the approved demolition of the rear-yard garage at 221 Phipps Street; and further That: Council directs that the Heritage Permit be issued to the Town’s Chief Building Official.

That: Item 13.1 Selection of Chair and Vice-Chairs for Business Subdivision Services for the period of November 18, 2024 to July 21, 2025 be

McDermott That : Council accepts the resignation of Maria Scott from the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.

That: In accordance with Section 14.1 (a) (ii) of Council's Rules of Procedure, Council dispense with the notice requirements outlined in Section 14.1 (a) (i), in order to permit the introduction of a motion under new business.

the Town of Fort Erie is in the process of developing an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), with a report scheduled to be brought before Council in early December; and Whereas the Region of Niagara is the designated service provider for affordable housing within the area; and Whereas a commitment from the Region of Niagara to match local area municipal funding grants for affordable housing projects would demonstrate the Region's commitment and partnership toward the mutual beneficial development of much-needed affordable housing development, without disproportionate burden on local municipalities, and Whereas the Strategic Transformation Office was established by Regional Council to address affordable housing as a strategic priority; Now therefore be it resolved That: The Town of Fort Erie Council requests that the Region of Niagara develop an Affordable Housing CIP to partner with local area municipalities and provide matching funding to support affordable housing initiatives; and further That: This resolution be forwarded to the Region of Niagara for consideration and inclusion on the agenda for the upcoming Regional Council meeting.

That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. to consider the following: 14.1 Closed Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2024 14.2 Bridgeburg Station Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management Appointments pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees 14.3 Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Membership pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 6:47 p.m. with report: 14.1 That: Council approves the Closed Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024, and 14.2 That: Council appoints Jade Galloway to the Bridgeburg Station Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the Term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successor is appointed, and 14.3 That: Council receives and supports the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2024 and staff is requested to proceed as directed in closed session.

McDermott That: The by-law package containing: 107-2024 To Designate 168 High Street as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 114-2024 To Amend By-law 142-06 (Expense Allowance Policy) 115-2024 To Amend Development Charges for General Services for the Town of Fort Erie 116-2024 To Authorize Applications for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Levied for the Year 2024 117-2024 To Amend Council Rules of Procedure By-law 36-2026, as amended (Council Meeting Schedule) 118-2024 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 1023 Arthur Street are given first and second reading.

McDermott That: By-laws 107-2024, 114-2024 and 116-2024 to 118-2024 inclusive are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

That: By-law 114-2024 be amended to include "within Canada" at the end of the first bullet point of 3.1

McDermott That: By-law 115-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

McDermott That: 108-2024 To Designate 400 Holloway Bay Road South as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is given first and second reading.

McDermott That: By-law 108-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

McDermott That: 109-2024 To Designate 45 Princess Street as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is given first and second reading.

That: By-law 109-2024 To Designate 45 Princess Street as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be

McDermott That: 110-2024 To Designate 487 Niagara Boulevard as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is given first and second reading.

McDermott That: By-law 110-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

That: By-law 119-2024 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in-Committee Meeting Held on November 4, 2024 and its Council Meeting Held on November 18, 2024, is given first and second reading.

That: Council adjourns at 7:30 pm to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on December 16, 2024.

That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended

That: Council accepts the resignation of Maria Scott from the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.

Whereas the Town of Fort Erie is in the process of developing an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), with a report scheduled to be brought before Council in early December; and Whereas the Region of Niagara is the designated service provider for affordable housing within the area; and Whereas a commitment from the Region of Niagara to match local area municipal funding grants for affordable housing projects would demonstrate the Region's commitment and partnership toward the mutual beneficial development of much-needed affordable housing development, without disproportionate burden on local municipalities, and Whereas the Strategic Transformation Office was established by Regional Council to address affordable housing as a strategic priority; Now therefore be it resolved Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024 6 That: The Town of Fort Erie Council requests that the Region of Niagara develop an Affordable Housing CIP to partner with local area municipalities and provide matching funding to support affordable housing initiatives; and further That: This resolution be forwarded to the Region of Niagara for consideration and inclusion on the agenda for the upcoming Regional Council meeting.

That: The by-law package containing: 107-2024 To Designate 168 High Street as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 114-2024 To Amend By-law 142-06 (Expense Allowance Policy) 115-2024 To Amend Development Charges for General Services for the Town of Fort Erie 116-2024 To Authorize Applications for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Levied for the Year 2024 117-2024 To Amend Council Rules of Procedure By-law 36-2026, as amended (Council Meeting Schedule) 118-2024 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 1023 Arthur Street are given first and second reading.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024 8 That: By-laws 107-2024, 114-2024 and 116-2024 to 118-2024 inclusive are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

That: By-law 115-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

That: 108-2024 To Designate 400 Holloway Bay Road South as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is given first and second reading.

That: By-law 108-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024 9 That: 109-2024 To Designate 45 Princess Street as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is given first and second reading.

That: 110-2024 To Designate 487 Niagara Boulevard as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is given first and second reading.

That: By-law 110-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.