The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Regular Council Meeting Agenda

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Invocation

4.

Roll Call

5.

Announcements/Addenda

6.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

7.

Notice of Upcoming Public Meetings and Open Houses

7.1

Open House - 3957 Rebstock Road

Zoning By-law Amendment - Owner: Crystal Ridge Homes (c/o Jeff Davis) - Applicant: Quartek Group (c/o Matthew Trendota) - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 5:00 pm - Atrium, Town Hall

7.2

Open House and Public Meeting - Town-Wide Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendments

Open House - Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 5:00 pm - Atrium Town Hall

Public Meeting - Monday, May 12, 2025 - 6:00 pm - Council Chambers, Town Hall

7.3

Open House - 3856 Terrace Lane and Unassigned Parcel 0-15097 Crystal Beach Drive

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Owner: 100054526 Ontario Inc. (Mike D'Antini) - Agent: Robert Martin - Monday, May 5, 2025 - 5:00 pm - Atrium, Town Hall

7.4

Public Meeting - Six Mile Creek Flooding Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 5:00 pm - Crystal Ridge Library, 89 Ridge Road S

7.5

Open House - 745 Dominion Road

Zoning By-law Amendment - Owner: Crystal Ridge Homes (c/o Jeff Davis) - Applicant: Quartek Group (c/o Matthew Trendota) - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 5:00 pm - Atrium, Town Hall

7.6

Public Meeting - 99 Joseph Street

Zoning By-law Amendment - Owner: Mathew Geerts - Applicant: LandPro Planning Solutions (c/o Michael Sullivan) - Monday, May 12, 2025 - 6:00 pm - Council Chambers - Town Hall

8.

Regional Councillor Report

9.

Presentations and Delegations

9.1

Erin Graybiel, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara

Re: Update on Services

9.2

Austin Kienitz, Self Advocate-Supported by Community Living-Fort Erie

Re: How Community Living-Fort Erie has made a positive impact in my life

9.3

Andrew Moscato, Plant Manager, Rich Products of Canada Limited

Re: Class 4 Area Designation (4-6 Hagey Avenue)

9.4

Carol Nagy, Executive Director, Hospice Niagara

Re: Support of New Hospice Niagara Location in Fort Erie

10.

Public Meetings

11.

Consent Agenda

11.1

Minutes

11.1.1

Regular Council Minutes- March 31, 2025

11.1.2

Council-in-Committee Minutes - April 14, 2025

11.2

Correspondence

11.2.1

Proclamation - Pride Niagara - June as Pride Month

• Resolution:

  That: Council proclaims the month of June as "Pride Niagara" month and approves their flag be flown at Town Hall.

11.2.2

Proclamation - Community Living - May as Community Living Month

• Resolution:

  That: Council proclaims the month of May as "Community Living" month and approves their flag be flown at Town Hall.

11.2.3

Proclamation - Niagara Community Foundation - May as Leave a Legacy Month

• Resolution:

  That: Council proclaims the month of May as "Leave a Legacy" month and approves their flag be flown at Town Hall.

11.2.4

Proclamation - Niagara Region Hepatitis C Care Clinic - May 9, 2025 as Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day

• Resolution:

  That: Council proclaims May 9, 2025 as "Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day".

11.2.5

Receive - Hospice Niagara - Request for Additional Funding - Refer to 2026 Budget Deliberations

11.3

Board/Committee Minutes

11.3.1

Receive and Approve Recommendation - Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 25, 2025

• Resolution:

  That: Council proclaims the week of May 25 - 31, 2025 as "National Accessibility Week".

11.3.2

Receive - Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee - February 24, 2025; March 31, 2025

11.3.3

Receive - Community Gaming Development Corporation - February 19, 2025; March 26, 2025

11.3.4

Receive - Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (Special) - March 2, 2025

11.3.5

Receive - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - April 9, 2025

11.4

Reports

12.

Reports

13.

New Business/Enquiries

13.1

Menorandum - Black Creek Water Windows

• Resolution:

  That: Council receives the Memorandum on the Black Creek Water Windows.

14.

Closed Session

• Resolution:

  That: Council goes into Closed Session at ____ p.m. to consider Item ___.

14.1

Closed Session Minutes - April 14, 2025

14.2

Fort Erie Public Library Board Appointment

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

14.3

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Appointment

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

14.4

Memorandum - 271 Ridgeway Road

Pursuant to Section 239 (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

(Deferred from the April 14, 2025 Council-in-Committee Meeting)

14.5

PBBS-27-2025 - OLT Appeal - Crystal Beach Secondary Plan - Crystal Beach Tennis and Yacht Club (1-25 Nantuckett Road)

Pursuant to Section 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  

(Memorandum)

15.

Back to Open Session

16.

Motions

17.

Notice of Motion

18.

Consideration of By-laws

18.1

31-2025

To Authorize the Use of Internet Voting as an Alternative Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

18.2

32-2025

To Authorize the Entry into a Licence Agreement with the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management (Farmers’ Market)

18.3

33-2025

To Exempt a Certain Block in Plan 59M-506 from Part Lot Control, Royal Ridge Drive Part of Block 1 (Royal Ridge Subdivision) - 2834127 Ontario Limited (Andrew Sacco) – Owner

18.4

34-2025

To Set The 2025 Tax Rates and to Levy Taxes for the Year 2025

18.5

35-2025

To Authorize the Execution of a Licence Agreement with Crystal Beach Area Board of Management and JAM Sports (for Volleyball Games and Tournaments – 0 Erie Road)

18.6

36-2025

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 129-90, as amended 2121-2191 Houck Crescent, Fort Erie - 1736106 Ontario Inc. (Connie Nothdurft) – Owner  

18.7

37-2025

To Amend the Lot Maintenance By-law 92-2019 to Permit and Regulate Naturalized Gardens

18.8

38-2025

To Authorize the Entry into a Temporary Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with Cherry Hill Club Limited - 912 Cherry Hill Boulevard North

18.9

39-2025

To Amend By-law 112-2023 (Municipal Parking Lot Use and Maintenance Policy) and By-law 132-2024 (Fees and Charges By-law)

18.10

40-2025

To Amend By-law 119-03, as amended (Parks and Beaches By-law)

18.11

41-2025

To Amend Traffic By-law 2000-89 (Speed Limits and Parking)

18.12

42-2025

To Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 1314566 Ontario Ltd. Hershey Estates (0-12054 Centralia Avenue North)

18.13

43-2025

To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in-Committee Meeting Held on April 14, 2025 and at its Regular Council Meeting Held on April 28, 2025.

19.

Scheduling of Meetings

20.

Adjournment