Council-in-Committee

That: Council receives for information purposes, Report PBBS-15-2026 regarding a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands located at 848 Garrison Road, Fort Erie.

That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended.

That: Council extend the hour of adjournment to no later than 11:00 p.m.

That: Council directs that the approval of the site plan for this subject property be

That: The proposed amendment to Report PBBS-12-2026 be

That: Report PBBS-12-2026 be

That: Council extends draft plan approval for the 0-19829 Walden Avenue Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium for two years, until March 12, 2028, and the Owner and Regional Municipality of Niagara be so advised.

That: The date March 12, 2028 be amended to December 12, 2027.

That: Council extends draft plan approval for the Crescent Park Estates draft plan of subdivision for 3 years, until April 24, 2029, and the Owner and Regional Municipality of Niagara be so advised.

That: Council receives Report No. PBBS-17-2026 for information purposes; and further That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law.

That: Report PBBS-18-2026 Amendments to the Tree By-law be received; and further That: Staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law;

That: Report PBBS-19-2026 Proposed Lot Maintenance By-law be received; and further That: Staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law.

That: Council receives Report No. IS-03-2026 regarding the 202 4 Road Condition Assessment and Proposed Three-Year Resurfacing Plan for information purposes.

That: Council receives the Asset Management Financing Strategy for information purposes, and further That: Council directs staff to use the Financing Strategy recommendations as guidance for 2027 budget planning purposes.

Canada is one of the oldest and most stable democracies in the world; and Whereas Ontario is the most populous province in Canada; and Whereas one of the hallmarks of a democracy is the right to elect its leaders by popular vote; and Whereas another hallmark of democracy is rule by the majority as exercised through elected representatives; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced legislation, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 , that will alter governance in the Regions of Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo and York and Simcoe County; and Whereas the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 proposes the appointment by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of the Chairs of those Regional Councils and the Warden of Simcoe County; and Whereas those unelected, appointed Regional Chairs and County Warden will also be given the power to veto decisions made by the popularly elected members of those Councils, which represents a significant departure from established democratic practices and undermines both the right of residents to elect their leaders and the principle of majority rule; and Whereas significant changes in local governance should be informed by evidence, financial analysis, sound justification and public consultation, none of which has been the basis for the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 ; Now therefore be it resolved, That: The Premier and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing remove from the pending legislation any provisi

That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 10:49 p.m. to consider the following: 12.1 Closed Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2026 12.2 Developer Request for Alternative Security - 0-19829 Walden Boulevard, pursuant to Section 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 10:57 p.m. with report: 12.1 That: Council approve the Closed Meeting Minutes dated March 23, 2026; and 12.2 That: Report LLS-04-2026 Evaluation of Developer Request for Alternative Security - 0-19829 Walden Boulevard, be received for information; and That: Staff proceed as directed in closed session.

Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2026 4 That: Council receives for information purposes, Report PBBS-16-2026 regarding proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium Applications for the lands located at 145 Derby Road and 3990 Rebstock Road, Crystal Beach, Fort Erie.

That: Council receives Report No. PBBS-17-2026 for information purposes; and further Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2026 8 That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law.

That: Council receives the Asset Management Financing Strategy for information purposes, and further That: Council directs staff to use the Financing Strategy recommendations as guidance for 2027 budget planning purposes. Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2026 10

Whereas Canada is one of the oldest and most stable democracies in the world; and Whereas Ontario is the most populous province in Canada; and Whereas one of the hallmarks of a democracy is the right to elect its leaders by popular vote; and Whereas another hallmark of democracy is rule by the majority as exercised through elected representatives; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced legislation, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, that will alter governance in the Regions of Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo and York and Simcoe County; and Whereas the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 proposes the appointment by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of the Chairs of those Regional Councils and the Warden of Simcoe County; and Whereas those unelected, appointed Regional Chairs and County Warden will also be given the power to veto decisions made by the popularly elected members of those Councils, which represents a significant departure from established democratic practices and undermines both the right of residents to elect their leaders and the principle of majority rule; and Whereas significant changes in local governance should be informed by evidence, financial analysis, sound justification and public consultation, none of which has been the basis for the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved, 1. That: The Premier and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing remove from the pending legislation an