The Fort Erie Record

Regular Council

June 26, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Joan Christensen, Nick Dubanow, Darren Flagg, Tom Lewis, George McDermott, Ann-Marie Noyes, Wayne Redekop

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 Christensenregarding Item 12.1 Report PDS-48-2023, as she resides within the notice area and abstained from discussing or voting on the matter

What was decided (23 motions)

18 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That: The dwelling be moved to the south by 6 metres to accommodate two vehicles in the driveway and one in the garage.
Moved by Councillor Flagg
Withdrawn
That: Report PDS-46-2023 be
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Deferred
That: Council approves the amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw No. 129-90 as detailed in Report No. PDS-47-2023 for the lands known as 1169 Pettit Road, and further That: Council directs Staff to submit the necessary By-laws.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: The time limit for the delegation be extended by 3 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: Condition 26 be added to Appendix "3" that Short-Term Rentals are not permitted in this subdivision.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: Condition 27 be added to Appendix "3" that roof-top patios are not permitted in the subdivision.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Noyes
Carried
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town's Zoning By-law No. 129-90 as detailed in Report No. PDS-48-2023, as amended, for the lands known as 272 Ridge Road South, and further That: Council approves the Canadiana Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium dated May 13, 2022, showing 3 blocks for a total of 18 block townhouse dwellings as Appendix “2” of Report No. PDS-48-2023, 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-48-2023, as amended, and further That: Council directs staff to circulate the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-48-2023, as amended, to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act , and further That: Council directs Staff to submit the necessary by-law.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
McDermott That: Council directs staff to initiate house keeping amendments to the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No.129-90 in accordance with the Planning Act, as outlined in Report No. PDS-49-2023.
Moved by Councillor Christensen
Carried
McDermott That: Council accepts the resignation of Dr. Kathleen Bailey from the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council accepts the resignation of Carolyn Smith from the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council accepts the resignation of Linda Hodge from the Fort Erie Public Library Board, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: Council receives Memorandum - Keegan Gennings, Chief Building Official - Radon Mitigation Requirements for New Constructions, for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
McDermott Whereas the Fort Erie Race Track is one of only two thoroughbred horse racing facilities in the Province of Ontario, having been established in 1897 and operating continuously since then; and Whereas in recent years, the Fort Erie Race Track has been the primary host facility for the "B" circuit of thoroughbred racing, while the Woodbine track in Toronto has been the primary facility for "A" circuit thoroughbred racing; and Whereas both race tracks host "jewel" races in Ontario Triple Crown of Horse Racing; and Whereas the Ontario Racing Commission, an agency created by the Government of Ontario, regulates horse racing; and Whereas the provincial government has strategies and policies in place to develop and encourage the horse racing industry in Ontario, including funding and incentive programs to grow and expand the industry in the province; and Whereas the Fort Erie and Woodbine Race Tracks are both beneficiaries of these programs; and Whereas Woodbine Entertainment, the owners of the Woodbine track, adopted a stall policy in May 2017,
Moved by Councillor Dubanow
Referred
That: The by-law package containing: 100-2023: To Authorize Applications for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Levied for the Years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 101-2023: To Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 800460 Ontario Limited (Fred Costabile) Harbourtown Village Plan of Subdivision 102-2023: To Amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90, as amended - Removal of Holding Provision - Harbourtown Village Subdivision - 800460 Ontario Limited (Fred Costabile) - Owner 103-2023: To Accept and Declare Lands as Public Highway on the West Side of Ridge Road North 533 and 549 Ridge Road North - 1855838 Ontario Inc. and Richard Dekorte 104-2023: To Accept and Declare Lands as Public Highway on the West Side of Schooley Road 405 Schooley Road Brock View Cottages Inc. (Bryan Keenan) 105-2023: To Amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90, as amended - 613 Helena Street - SS Fort Erie Inc. (Hunaun Siddiqui & Mohammad Feroz) - Owner 106-2023: T o Re-Establish the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Adopt Terms of Reference and Repeal By-law 82-2018 107-2023: To Authorize the Acceptance of Riparian Land from 5001997 Ontario Inc. is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-law 108-2023: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in-Committee Meeting Held on June 12, 2023 and its Special Council and Council Meetings Held on June 26, 2023 is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-law 108-2023 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Noyes
Carried
That: Council adjourns at 10:06 p.m. to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on July 24, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Noyes
Carried
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law No. 129-90 as detailed in Report No. PDS-46-2023 for the lands known as 0-1215 Lavinia Street, and further That: Council directs Staff to submit the necessary By-law. Resolution No. 1A Moved by: Councillor Flagg That: The dwelling be moved to the south by 6 metres to accommodate two vehicles in the driveway and one in the garage.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Withdrawn
That: Council accepts the resignation of Dr. Kathleen Bailey from the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: Council accepts the resignation of Tricia-Lynn Pascia from the Property Standards Committee, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
Whereas the Fort Erie Race Track is one of only two thoroughbred horse racing facilities in the Province of Ontario, having been established in 1897 and operating continuously since then; and Whereas in recent years, the Fort Erie Race Track has been the primary host facility for the "B" circuit of thoroughbred racing, while the Woodbine track in Toronto has been the primary facility for "A" circuit thoroughbred racing; and Whereas both race tracks host "jewel" races in Ontario Triple Crown of Horse Racing; and Whereas the Ontario Racing Commission, an agency created by the Government of Ontario, regulates horse racing; and Whereas the provincial government has strategies and policies in place to develop and encourage the horse racing industry in Ontario, including funding and incentive programs to grow and expand the industry in the province; and Whereas the Fort Erie and Woodbine Race Tracks are both beneficiaries of these programs; and Whereas Woodbine Entertainment, the owners of the Woodbine track, adopted a stall policy in May 2017,
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Referred
That: By-laws: 100-2023 101-2023 102-2023 103-2023 104-2023 105-2023 106-2023 107-2023 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 Christensen
Carried

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