Regular Council
Agenda

C-02/2025

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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. 

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1.

Call to Order and Declaration of Quorum

2.

National Anthem

3.

Land Recognition Statement

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.

4.

Approval of the Agenda

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests and General Nature Thereof

6.

Hearing of Presentation, Delegations, Regional Report

6.1

Presentations

6.1.1

Ontario Arts Council Community Mural Project - Mural Reveal

6.1.2

ML Consulting Re: Non-Union Compensation Review

7.

Adoption of Council Minutes

7.1

C-01/2025 Regular Council Meeting - January 15, 2025

8.

Request(s) to Lift Consent Agenda Item(s) for Separate Consideration

9.

Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block

9.1

Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action

9.1.1

Drainage Open House Meeting, 2025-0028-Public Works

9.1.2

Q4 2024 Clerks Quarterly Report, 2025-0012-Clerks

9.1.3

Q4 2024 Fire and By-Law Quarterly Report, 2025-0036-Fire Dept

9.1.4

Q4 Corporate Services Quarterly Report, 2025-0016-Corporate Services

9.1.5

Q4 2024 RCW Quarterly Report, 2025-0037-Recreation

9.1.6

2024 Q4 Public Works Quarterly Report , 2025-0042-Public Works

9.1.7

Q4-2024 Planning and Development Quarterly Report, 2025-0029-Planning

9.1.8

Registrar Approval of Cemeteries By-law, 2025-0043-Town Solicitor

9.2

Information Correspondence

9.3

Advisory Committee Minutes for Information

9.3.1

Committee of Adjustment Minutes - December 2, 2024

10.

Consent Agenda Item(s) Lifted for Separate Consideration, if any

11.

Presentation and Consideration of Reports

11.1

Members of Council Reports

11.1.1

Councillor Ker - Verbal Report on the Niagara Central Airport Commission

11.2

Staff Reports Requiring Action

11.2.1

2025 Capital Budget Reallocation for Project RD 02-25 Road Reconstruction - Canboro Road from Haist Street to Hwy 20, 2025-0027-Public Works

11.2.2

Non-Union Compensation Review , 2025-0003-People Services

11.2.3

Pelham Arches Rehabilitation Options, 2025-0039-Public Works

11.2.4

Strategic Plan Update - Process and Status Report, 2025-0045-Chief Administrator Officer

11.2.5

Christmas in Pelham 2024 , 2025-0040-Recreation

12.

Unfinished Business

13.

New Business

14.

Presentation and Consideration of By-Laws

1. By-law 03-2025 - Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 88-2024 to establish 2025 Fees and Charges to be collected by the Corporation of the Town of Pelham and to Amend Fees and Charges to the Public Works Department Schedule.

2. By-law 04-2025 - Being a By-law to amend Town of Pelham By-law No. 26-2024, being the Parks and Recreational Areas By-law.

15.

Motions and Notices of Motion

15.1

Councillor Olson Motion re: Telecommunication Tower Protocol Review

Mover: Councillor Olson

Seconder: Councillor Hildebrandt

WHEREAS the Town of Pelham has established Policy S300-02, Protocol for the Development or Redevelopment of Telecommunications Towers, which was enacted in 2009;

AND WHEREAS a review of the current protocol is necessary to ensure its continued effectiveness and alignment with the standards set by federal regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing telecommunications infrastructure;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Town of Pelham directs staff to conduct a review and analysis of the existing protocol for the development and redevelopment of telecommunications towers within the municipality;

AND FURTHER THAT staff consult with the Agricultural Advisory Committee prior to bringing a report back to Council;

AND THAT staff report back to Council by February 19, 2025, providing an analysis of the review, including any proposed updates or amendments to the current policy that are required by current federal regulations.

16.

Resolution to Move In Camera

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following under Section 239(2) & 239(3) of the Municipal Act, as follows:

(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose & (3.1)(1) The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members - 1 item (Insurance)

(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - 1 item (Ward 1)

17.

Rise From In Camera

18.

Confirming By-Law

19.

Adjournment