REGULAR COUNCIL
AGENDA
 

C-12/2020 Regular Council
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Town of Pelham Municipal Office - Council Chambers
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill

​During this unprecedented global pandemic, Novel Coronavirus COVID-19, the Town of Pelham Council will continue to convene meetings in compliance with Provincial directives.  Attendance by  most Members of Council will be electronic.  Public access to meetings will be provided via Livestream  www.youtube.com/townofpelham/live and subsequent publication to the Town's website at www.pelham.ca. 


By-law 4261(2020) - Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1136 (1987), as amended, for lands located on the south side of Quaker Road, west of Clare Avenue, municipally known as 695 Quaker Road. The Zoning By-law Amendment rezones the lands from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to a site-specific Residential 2 (R2) and Residential Multiple 1 (RM1-281{H}).

By-law 4262(2020) - Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 1118 (1987) to require site plan control in the Town of Pelham.

By-law 4263-(2020) - Being a by-law to amend by-law No. 4202(2020) known as the Town of Pelham Odorous Industries Nuisance By-law to incorporate an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) in regard to Offences and Penalties

By-law 4264(2020) - Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement for the lands municipally known as 103 Overholt Road, legally described as Part Lot 2 Concession 6 Pelham as in RO524835 Lying South of Hydro Lands; S/T AA68048; Part Lot 2 Concession 6 Pelham as in RO524835 Lying North of Hydro Lands; Pelham, Iggy's Farm Ltd.  File SP-01-20.

By-law 4265(2020) - Being a by-law to assume the subdivision known as Weiland Heights Subdivision and to designate the streets as shown on Registered Plan 59M-399 as public highways and to name the street accordingly, Abbott Place and Kline Crescent.

Moved by Councillor Stewart; Seconded by Councillor Haun

WHEREAS the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, the Town of Pelham declared a state of emergency, and the province remains under emergency orders due to the health risks to Ontario residents arising from COVID-19; and

WHEREAS COVID-19 continues to be present within the town, and is a disease that is readily communicable from person to person, even with minimal or no signs of symptoms or illness, and carrying a risk of serious complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure, and may result in death; and

WHEREAS there is a growing body of evidence on the effectiveness of masks and face coverings to act as a barrier to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS wearing masks and face coverings may act as a visual cue that public health measures, including maintaining a physical distance from others, are still required, that the COVID-19 Pandemic is ongoing and that resurgence of local disease activity remains an ongoing threat; and

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has enacted O. Reg. 263/20 (STAGE 2 CLOSURES) under Subsection 7.0.2 (4) or as current, of Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to permit certain businesses to reopen for attendance by members of the public subject to conditions, including the advice, recommendations and instructions of public health officials; and

WHEREAS physical distancing is difficult to maintain in enclosed spaces open to the public and health authorities at the Federal, Provincial, and Regional level have recommended that persons wear face coverings in public where physical distancing cannot be maintained;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Town of Pelham consider the enactment of a temporary by-law requiring individuals or organizations that are responsible for the operation of a facility or businesses which have enclosed spaces open to the public to ensure no member of the public is permitted entry unless wearing a mask or face covering to help limit the spread of COVID-19; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the by-law provide that masks or face coverings must be worn, unless it is reasonably required to temporarily remove the covering for services provided by the establishment or while actively engaging in an athletic or fitness activity during physical activity, and exemptions may be accommodated if:
• The person is under three years of age.
• The person has an underlying medical condition which inhibits their ability to wear a mask or face covering.
• Wearing a face covering would inhibit the person’s ability to breathe in any way.
• The person is unable to place or remove a mask or face covering without assistance.
• Employees and agents of the person responsible for the establishment are within an area designated for them and not for public access, or within or behind a physical barrier; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the by-law provide that employees working with members of the public in an enclosed space must also wear a mask or face covering, unless they are in an area not for public access or within or behind a physical barrier, or they meet one of the exemptions; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the by-law also apply to Town of Pelham facilities open to the public such as community centres, libraries and public transit; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the by-law be in force for a temporary period of time, effective upon enactment and continuing for two month intervals whereupon Council will review the by-law to determine if extensions are necessary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration by Council at their next Regular Meeting.

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