The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie

Council in Committee Minutes

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

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1.

Call to Order

The Clerk gave the roll call.

Present: His Worship Mayor Redekop and Councillors Christensen, Dubanow, Flagg, Lewis, McDermott and Noyes

Staff: A. Dilwaria, J. Janzen, C. Patton, K. Walsh and P. Todd.

2.

Land Acknowledgement

Mayor Redekop provided a land acknowledgment.

3.

Roll Call

The Clerk gave the roll call.

Present: His Worship Mayor Redekop and Councillors Christensen, Dubanow, Flagg, Lewis, McDermott and Noyes

Staff: A. Dilwaria, J. Janzen, C. Patton, K. Walsh and P. Todd.

4.

Announcements/Addenda

Mayor Redekop made the following announcements:

Douglas Park Grand Opening

The Mayor invited Council and members of the public to attend the Grand Opening of Douglas Park on Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

5.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

5.1

Councillor Flagg - PDS-28-2024

The Councillor resides within the catchment area of notification. 

6.

Notice of Upcoming Public Meetings and Open Houses

6.1

Public Meeting - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 0-12054 Centralia Avenue North (Hershey Estates)

Owner: 1314566 Ontario Inc. - Agent: Upper Canada Consultants, Ethan Laman - Monday, May 27, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Town Hall. The information report will be available by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

7.

Presentations and Delegations

7.1

Mackenzie Arts, Chair, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Re: Youth Arts Showcase and Update - June 6, 2024

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Chair, McKenzie Arts, delivered a presentation highlighting recent committee activities and upcoming plans for the Fort Erie MYAC Youth Talent Showcase event. The event is scheduled for June 6, 2024 and aims to feature youth talents in music and art, alongside informational booths from youth organizations and games for children. Council members expressed support and suggested potential collaborations with other advisory committees to promote intergenerational events.

8.

Public Meetings

None.

9.

Consent Agenda

Item 9.2 Report  IS-03-2024 Consolidated Traffic and Parking By-law 2000-89 Update was removed from the consent agenda to be considered separately. 

• Recommendation 1
  Moved by: Councillor Dubanow

  That: Council approves the Consent Agenda as recommended.

  Carried

9.1

PDS-27-2024

Planning and Development Services (PDS) 2023 Fourth Quarter (September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023) and Year-End Development-Building-Planning-By-law Status Report

• That: Council receives Report PDS-27-2024 regarding development, building and by-law statistical reporting for information purposes, and further

  That: Council directs staff to forward a copy of Report PDS-27-2024 to Regional Niagara Planning and Development Services, the District School Board of Niagara and the Niagara Catholic District School Board.

  Carried

9.3

FES-02-2024

Total Solar Eclipse - Summary Report

• That: Report FES-02-2024 Total Solar Eclipse Summary Report, be received for information purposes.

  Carried

9.2

IS-03-2024

Consolidated Traffic and Parking By-law 2000-89 Update

• Recommendation 2
  Moved by: Councillor Christensen

  That: Council receives Report IS-03-2024 Consolidated Traffic and Parking By-laws 2000-89 Update, and further

  That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law to repeal and replace the existing Consolidated Traffic and Parking By-laws 2000-89, and further

  That: Council approves the Administrative Penalties Respecting the Stopping, Standing and Parking of Vehicles within the Town of Fort Erie updates, and further

  That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law to repeal and replace the existing Administrative Penalties Respecting the Stopping, Standing and Parking of Vehicles within the Town of Fort Erie.

  Carried

10.

Planning and Development Services

Chaired by Councillor Christensen.

10.1

Presentations and Delegations

10.1.1

Robert Rappolt, Team Lead & Project Manager, Urban and Community Planning, WSP

Re: Official Plan Review (Report PDS-24-2024)

Robert Rappolt, Team Lead & Project Manager for Urban and Community Planning at WSP, provided an update on the Town's 10-year official plan review. He presented key consultation findings, emphasizing priorities such as housing diversity, heritage preservation, economic development, transportation, natural heritage, and agriculture. The consultant outlined the significance of the draft background report in guiding the plan's alignment with provincial and regional policies. Next steps include finalizing the report, drafting the official plan, and conducting additional consultation. The objective is to present a draft plan for adoption by late fall 2024 or winter 2025.

10.2

Reports

10.2.1

PDS-22-2024

Heritage Property Designation - 5187 Sherkston Road

• Recommendation 3
  Moved by: Mayor Redekop

  That: Report PDS-22-2024 Heritage Property Designation - 5187 Sherkston Road be referred to the Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee for comments to be returned to Council May 27, 2024. 

  Carried

10.2.2

PDS-24-2024

Official Plan Review Engagement Summary Report and Background Report

• Recommendation 4
  Moved by: Mayor Redekop

  That: Report PDS-24-2024, Official Plan Review Engagement Summary Report, March 2024 and Background Report, March 2024 be received for information.

  Carried

10.2.3

PDS-25-2024

Park Naming Proposal for Park on Lakeshore Road between Albert Street and Adelaide Street

• Recommendation 5
  Moved by: Councillor Dubanow

  That: Council approves the proposed name “Snake Hill Parkette” for the neighborhood park located at Lakeshore Road between Albert Street and Adelaide Street; and further

  That: Council direct staff to submit the necessary by-law.

  Carried

10.2.4

PDS-26-2024

Proposed Draft Plan of Standard Condominium Recommendation Report for 255 Emerick Avenue

• Recommendation 6
  Moved by: Councillor McDermott

  That: Council approves the Draft Plan of Standard Condominium dated November 13, 2023, for the lands known as 255 Emerick Avenue, showing an existing apartment with 35 dwelling units as illustrated in Appendix 2 of Staff Report PDS-26-2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13 and the regulations thereunder, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix 3 of Staff Report PDS-26-2024, and further

  That: Council directs staff to circulate the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix 3 of Staff Report PDS-26-2024 to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.

  Carried

10.2.5

PDS-28-2024

Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report for 1127 Garrison Road

• Councillor Flagg declared a conflict on this item. (The Councillor resides within the catchment area of notification. ;)

• Recommendation 7
  Moved by: Councillor Lewis

  That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90 as detailed in Report PDS-28-2024 for the lands known as 1127 Garrison Road, and further

  That: Council directs Staff to prepare the necessary by-law.

  Carried, as amended.
• Amendment:
  Moved by: Mayor Redekop

  That: Staff be directed to include a provision in the Zoning By-law Amendment that would require the owner to apply for a building permit within  three years from approval of the by-law.

  Carried
• Amendment:
  Moved by: Mayor Redekop

  That: the site plan for the subject lands be subject to Council approval. 

  Carried

10.3

New Business/Enquiries

None.

10.4

Business Status Report

No changes.

11.

Infrastructure Services

Chaired by Councillor Lewis.

11.1

Presentations and Delegations

None.

11.2

Reports

None.

11.3

New Business/Enquiries

None.

11.4

Business Status Report

No changes.

12.

Corporate and Community Services

Chaired by Councillor Flagg.

12.1

Presentations and Delegations

None.

12.2

Reports

12.2.1

CS-03-2024

2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Status

• Recommendation 8
  Moved by: Councillor Christensen

  That: Council receives Report CS-03-2024 regarding the 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Status, for information purposes.

  Carried

12.3

New Business/Enquiries

None.

12.4

Business Status Report

No changes.

13.

Closed Session

• Recommendation 9
  Moved by: Councillor Lewis

  That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 8:45  p.m. to consider the following:

  13.1 Closed Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2024 

  13.2 Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation

  Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

  Carried

14.

Back to Open Session

• Recommendation 10
  Moved by: Councillor Lewis

  That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 9:02 p.m. with report:

  13.1 That: Council approves Closed Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2024.

  13.2 That: Staff proceed as directed in closed session. 

  Carried

15.

Scheduling of Meetings

Members of Council announced upcoming Boards and Committees meetings from May 14 to May 21, 2024 .

16.

Notice of Motion

• Recommendation 11
  Moved by: Councillor McDermott

  That: Council Rules of Procedure By-law No. 36-2016 be waived in order to permit the introduction of three notices of motion. 

  Carried

16.1

Councillor McDermott - Refreshment Vehicle at Sheridan College and Canadian College of Technology and Trades (CCTT)

Councillor McDermott gave notice of motion with respect to the operation of a Refreshment Vehicle at 7 Tait Avenue (Sheridan College and Canadian College of Technology and Trades). 

Returnable May 27, 2024.

16.2

Councillor McDermott - Urgent Care Centre

Councillor McDermott gave notice of motion with respect to the Urgent Care Health Services.

Returnable May 27, 2024.

16.3

Councillor Lewis - Development Application Timelines

Councillor Lewis gave notice of motion with respect to reviewing the inclusion of prescribed timelines within development and building applications. 

Returnable June 24, 2024. 

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation 12
  Moved by: Councillor Dubanow

  That: Council adjourns Council-in-Committee at 9:08 p.m.

  Carried