REGULAR COUNCIL
AGENDA

C-16/2023

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

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

We begin this meeting by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.

4.

Approval of the Agenda

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests and General Nature Thereof

6.

Hearing of Presentation, Delegations, Regional Report

6.1

Delegations

6.1.1

Tim Nohara - Status of Work of the Cannabis Control Committee and Next Steps for Redecan Community Liaison Committee

7.

Resolution to Move In Camera

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

(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - 1 item (Redecan Compliance)

8.

Rise from In Camera

9.

Staff Report For Action

9.1

Status of Work of the Cannabis Control Committee and Implications of Proceeding with Redecan Cannabis Liaison Committee, 2023-0202-Planning

10.

Adoption of Council Minutes

10.1

C-15/2023 - Regular Council Meeting - August 16, 2023

11.

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

12.

Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block

12.1

Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval

1. PCOW-07/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - August 9, 2023

12.2

Minutes Approval - Committee of Council

12.2.1

PCOW-07/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - August 9, 2023

12.3

Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action

12.3.1

Donation of Rotary Arches, 2023-0197-Town Solicitor

12.3.2

June 2023 Financial Report, 2023-0175-Corporate Services

12.4

Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action

12.4.1

Notice of Study Completion - Pelham Elevated Tank Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Enhanced Conceptual Design

12.5

Information Correspondence

12.5.1

Letter from the Lincoln Pelham Public Library re: Feasibility/Planning Study

12.6

Advisory Committee Minutes for Information

12.6.1

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 5, 2023

13.

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

14.

Resolution to Move In Camera

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

(b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees  - 2 items (Consideration of Appointments to Advisory Committees)

(d) labour relations or employee negotiations - 1 item (CUPE 1287)

15.

Rise From In Camera

16.

Appointments to Advisory Committees

17.

Presentation and Consideration of Reports

17.1

Members of Council Reports

17.1.1

Councillor Olson - Presentation and Update on Niagara Regional Transit

17.2

Staff Reports Requiring Action

17.2.1

Proposed Increase to Public Works Staffing Compliment, 2023-0163-Public Works

17.2.2

2023 Sidewalk Cutting Pilot Program , 2023-0178-Public Works

17.2.3

Planning Services Agreement with the Region of Niagara, 2023-0196-Planning

17.2.4

Recommendation Report - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 1039 Church Street, 2023-0186-Planning

17.2.5

Recommendation Report for Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 550 Webber Road, 2023-0203-Planning

17.2.6

Council Vacancy Policy, 2023-0188-Clerks

18.

Unfinished Business

19.

New Business

20.

Presentation and Consideration of By-Laws

1. By-law 48-2023 - Being a By-law to regulate signs in the Town of Pelham and to repeal By-law No. 4199(2020)

2. By-law 49-2023 - Being a by-law to amend By-law 29-2023, confirming various appointments to Advisory Committees of the Town of Pelham for the 2022-2026 Term of Council and to appoint and appoint Member(s) to the Pelham Active Transportation Committee.  

21.

Motions and Notices of Motion

21.1

Deputy Mayor Wink Motion re: Speed on Haist Street

Mover: Deputy Mayor Wink

Seconder: Councillor Eckhardt

WHEREAS Council for the Town of Pelham is committed to the safety of the community;

AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Pelham is concerned the narrow roadway, hidden driveways, reduced visibility due to hills and speed of vehicular traffic on Haist Street has the capacity to create a potential safety hazard to walkers, cyclists, and children;

AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Pelham desires to mitigate this potential hazard by regulating the speed of vehicular traffic on Haist Street, particularly north of Brewerton Boulevard, and to consider various potential traffic calming methods for this purpose;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Pelham direct staff to investigate the installation of speed signage and a possible speed reduction from 50 km/h to 40 km/h with flashing lights to regulate and reduce the speed of vehicular traffic on Haist Street, particularly between Brewerton Boulevard and Metler Road;

AND THAT Council direct staff to report back by October 18, 2023.

22.

Confirming By-Law

23.

Adjournment