Regular Council

That: The pursuit of a Heritage Conservation District for the Cluster of Buildings in Snyder be

That: The Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 be amended to include an additional condition that rooftop patios are not permitted as originally agreed to in the Minutes of Settlement.

McDermott That: The Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 be amended to include an additional condition that Short-Term Rentals are not permitted.

That: Council receives the March 20, 2025, Land Committee meeting minutes attached as Appendix “1”, and further That: Council authorizes the entry into a new Licence Agreement with the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (CBBIA) for the purposes of a Farmer’s Market with an automatic renewal clause for the use of the Erie Road Parking Lot (“the Grove”), and further That: Council authorizes the entry into a Licence Agreement for a 2025 pilot project between the Town of Fort Erie, the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (CBBIA), and Jam Sport for the use of “the Grove” for the construction and operation of volleyball courts, subject to the provision of a certificate of insurance in the amount of $2 million naming The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie, the Crystal Beach Hill Cottagers’ Organization, and the CBBIA as additional insured, with the further conditions that no evening games take place and no alcohol be permitted on-site.

McDermott That: The Memorandum regarding the Selection of Chair and Vice-Chairs for Business Subdivision Services be

That: Council receives the Memorandum regarding the financial donation from the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit, and would like to thank the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit for their donation of $20,000 for the Sugarbowl Pavilion/Bandshell Project (SUGP23) and is grateful for this generous donation.

That: Council accepts the resignation of Chris Shickluna 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.

That: Council accepts the resignation of Michelle Bearss 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.

24 million Canadians volunteer their time through formal or informal activities, contributing nearly 5 billion volunteer hours annually; and Whereas volunteers in the Town of Fort Erie mentor children, support those experiencing isolation, enhance and protect our public spaces, and contribute to fundraising efforts for local charitable organizations; and Whereas the dedication and generosity of volunteers strengthen our community by supporting families, friends, neighbours, and residents in need; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie’s volunteers include individuals, families, workers, retirees, and community members of all ages and backgrounds; and Whereas the collective contributions of volunteers make the Town of Fort Erie a more vibrant and welcoming place to live; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council proclaims April 27 to May 3, 2025, as “National Volunteer Week” in the Town of Fort Erie, and expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all volunteers for their invaluable contributions to our community.

That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 7:58 p.m. to consider the following: 14.1 Closed Session Minutes - February 24, 2025 14.2 Community Health Care Services Committee Appointment 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 4 and 6 Hagey Avenue - OLT Hearing pursuant to Section 239 (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board 14.4 PBBS-27-2025 OLT Appeal - Crystal Beach Secondary Plan - Crystal Beach Tennis and Yacht Club (1-25 Nantuckett Road) pursuant to Section 239 (e) the Municipal Act, 2001, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 8:32 p.m. with report: 14.1 That: Council approves the Closed Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2025, and 14.2 That: Council appoints Josh Upper, Niagara Health representative, and Antonietta Culic, Niagara Health Alternate representative, to the Community Health Care Services Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successor is appointed, and 14.3 That: Council authorizes staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session, and 14.4 That: Council approves the recommendations in Report PBBS-27-2025 and authorizes staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.

McDermott Whereas many businesses are still recovering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic climate; and Whereas all businesses within the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) rely on many customers and patrons who drive to their locations to support local commerce; and Whereas many other food and beverage/retail locations, including big-box stores, offer free parking, making them considerably more attractive to consumers who are faced with paid parking; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie has three (3) BIAs — Bridgeburg, Crystal Beach and Ridgeway each contain at least one municipal parking lot; Now, therefore, be it resolved, That : Municipal parking lots within the Town of Fort Erie BIAs remain free of charge, and the municipal parking lots do not allow trailers, boats, RV's, Campers or busses to park in these lots, and further That: Staff prepare a report or memo outlining additional options for Council's consideration related to parking in municipal parking lots in the Town of Fort Erie, including parking permits for residents without access to parking spots.

That: The by-law package containing: 19-2025 To authorize the Entry into a Grant Funding Agreement to Upgrade Ophthalmology Equipment with Dr. Patricia Teal 20-2025 To Amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90, as amended Spears Gardens Subdivision (1278 Terry Drive 21-2025 To Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By-law 150-06 for the Town of Fort Erie Planning Area Amendment 86 - Spears Gardens Subdivision (1278 Terry Drive) - Yiliming International Real Estate Limited - Owner 22-2025 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - Crescent Acres Subdivision (0-10747 Kraft Road) 23-2025 To Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 5035003 Ontario Ltd. (Faraz Moin) - 0-10972 Seymour Avenue 24-2025 To Assume Primary Services within Plan 59M-516 (Alliston Woods, Phase 1) - 2835033 Ontario Inc. (Mitchell Williams) 25-2025To Assume Secondary Services within Plan 59M-470 (Peace Bridge Village Subdivision, Phase 1) - Ashton Homes (Western) Limited – Aldo Vercillo 26-2025 To Designate 241 Ridge Road North as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 27-2025 To Amend By-law 136-2024 (Municipal Property Occupancy Policy) and By-law 111-2019, as amended (Administrative Penalty) and to Repeal By-laws 52-2020 and 53-2020 28-2025 To Amend By-law 72-99 (Municipal Alcohol Policy) 29-2025 To Amend By-law 51-2024 (Management, Supervisory and Exempt Employees Salary Administration Plan) are given a first and second reading.

That: By-laws 19-2025 to 29-2025 inclusive are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.

That: By-law 30-2025: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its March 17, 2025 and its Council Meeting held on March 31, 2025, is given first and second reading.

That: Council adjourns at 9:01 p.m. to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on April 28, 2025

That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended with the exception of Item 11.3.6.

Road Allowance - 3798 West Main Steet That: The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee requests that Infrastructure Services move the stairs from the road allowance in front of 3798 West Main Street to Stevensville Memorial Park for passive display. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 31, 2025 6 Cluster of Buildings in Snyder That: The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee recommends that the cluster of buildings in Snyder, which is unique to Fort Erie and rare in Ontario, including the church, parish hall, manse, and school, be pursued as a Heritage Conservation District.

That: The Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 be amended to include an additional condition that Short-Term Rentals are not permitted.

That: The Memorandum regarding the Selection of Chair and Vice-Chairs for Business Subdivision Services be

That: Council accepts the resignation of Chris Shickluna from the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management, and further Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 31, 2025 9 That: Council directs staff to proceed with filling the vacancy in accordance with the Procedural By-law.

That: Council accepts the resignation of Stacie VanKralingen from the Bridgeburg Station Downtown 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.

Whereas 24 million Canadians volunteer their time through formal or informal activities, contributing nearly 5 billion volunteer hours annually; and Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 31, 2025 10 Whereas volunteers in the Town of Fort Erie mentor children, support those experiencing isolation, enhance and protect our public spaces, and contribute to fundraising efforts for local charitable organizations; and Whereas the dedication and generosity of volunteers strengthen our community by supporting families, friends, neighbours, and residents in need; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie’s volunteers include individuals, families, workers, retirees, and community members of all ages and backgrounds; and Whereas the collective contributions of volunteers make the Town of Fort Erie a more vibrant and welcoming place to live; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council proclaims April 27 to May 3, 2025, as “National Volunteer Week” in the Town of Fort Erie, and expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all volunteers for their invaluable contributions to our community.

Whereas the Town of Fort Erie experienced a significant accumulation of snow over several storm events in the winter of 2024/2025; and Whereas the Winter Maintenance Plan provides a minimum standard for winter control and is reviewed and updated annually to reflect Council approved levels of service response; and Whereas the storm events in winter 2025 occurred following the approval of the Winter Maintenance Plan and have provided some lived experience on the impact of severe weather and the operations of Town resources and contracted services; Now therefore be it resolved, Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 31, 2025 13 That: The Director of Infrastructure Services be requested to review the Winter Maintenance Plan, based on feedback and experience during the 2024/2025 winter season and further That: The Director of Infrastructure Services provides recommendations to Council on possible proposed changes to the plan, including specific changes in levels of service to address snow accumulation on Jarvis Street's downtown sidewalks and in other downtown areas to further improve accessibility to businesses.

Whereas many businesses are still recovering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic climate; and Whereas all businesses within the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) rely on many customers and patrons who drive to their locations to support local commerce; and Whereas many other food and beverage/retail locations, including big-box stores, offer free parking, making them considerably more attractive to consumers who are faced with paid parking; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie has three (3) BIAs — Bridgeburg, Crystal Beach and Ridgeway each contain at least one municipal parking lot; Now, therefore, be it resolved, That: Municipal parking lots within the Town of Fort Erie BIAs remain free of charge, and the municipal parking lots do not allow trailers, boats, RV's, Campers or busses to park in these lots, and further That: Staff prepare a report or memo outlining additional options for Council's consideration related to parking in municipal parking lots in the Town of Fort Erie, including parking permits for residents without access to parking spots.

That: By-law 30-2025 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.