REGULAR COUNCIL
AGENDA

C-21/2024
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Town of Pelham Municipal Office - Council Chambers
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill

The Town of Pelham is holding hybrid meetings of Council and Committee in accordance with Procedure By-law 4507(2022). Public access to meetings will be provided in-person at the location indicated on the agenda, via Livestream: www.youtube.com/townofpelham/live and subsequent publication to the Town's website at www.pelham.ca


The Town of Pelham is situated on treaty land, steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Agreement. Today, many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people from across Turtle Island live and work in Niagara. The Town of Pelham stands in solidarity with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, acknowledging that our high standard of living is a result of the resources and lasting friendship of Indigenous peoples.

1. By-law 03-2024 - Being a By-law to regulate the operation of cemeteries by the Corporation of the Town of Pelham and to repeal By-law No. 3012(2019).


2. By-law 88-2024 - Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3728(2016), to establish 2025 Fees and Charges to be collected by the Corporation of the Town of Pelham.


3. By-law 89-2024 - Being a By-law to amend Town of Pelham By-law No. 68-2023, being the Administrative Penalty Process By-law for Non-Parking By-laws, to repeal and replace Schedule “A”.


4. By-law 90-2024 - Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor for a term of two (2) years, or until the end of the Council Term, whichever comes first, commencing on January 9, 2025, and ending on November 14, 2026, or such other date on which a successor is appointed and to repeal and replace By-law 03-2023.

Mover: Councillor Olson


Seconder: Councillor Hildebrandt


WHEREAS the Town of Pelham honours the contributions and sacrifices of Canadian Veterans;


AND WHEREAS year-round visual representations, such as commemorative crosswalks, foster community recognition and remembrance;


AND WHEREAS "Lest We Forget" crosswalks in Fonthill and Fenwick, or other suitable locations, would provide a tribute to the Veterans who have sacrificed their lives to serve our country;


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report exploring the feasibility of implementing at least two "Lest We Forget" commemorative crosswalks;


AND THAT the report consider factors including community safety, appropriate locations, design concepts, material durability, associated costs, and implementation timelines;


AND THAT staff make their best efforts to have the crosswalks installed as expeditiously as possible, and if temperatures permit, to have at least one of the crosswalks installed by May 5, 2025 to coincide with Liberation Day in the Netherlands;


AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council with recommendations and next steps by Q1 of 2025. 

Mover: Mayor Junkin


Seconder: Councillor Niznik


WHEREAS the National Anthem is played prior to each Regular Council Meeting;


AND WHEREAS Council has an opportunity to showcase community talent through pre-recorded performances of the National Anthem, providing residents of Pelham, or those with close personal ties to the community with opportunities for talent development, civic engagement, and the enhancement community pride;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Clerk’s staff to prepare a Procedure for National Anthem Performances for Regular Council Meetings by the end of Q4 2024, with the intent to roll out the program in 2025;


AND THAT the finalized Procedure and application for National Anthem Performances at Regular Council Meetings, as approved by the Chief Administrative Officer, be published on the Town’s website and promoted through the Town’s regular communication channels;


AND THAT Council directs the Clerk’s Office to implement any necessary enhancements to the Procedure for National Anthem Performances at Regular Council Meetings to maximize operational efficiency.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following:


(b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and (d) - labour relations or employee negotiations - 1 items (Non-Unionized Staff) 


(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - 3 items (Ward 1)