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Council Business
Visit www.notl.com/councilbusiness to view full meeting agendas and minutes. Visit www.livestream.com/notl to watch livestream footage of Council, Committee-of-the-Whole, Committee of Council meetings as well as Public Open Houses, Workshops and Information Sessions.
Delegations & Presentations
The following delegation took place at the March 8, 2021, Committee of the Whole – Planning Meeting:
President John Foreman
NOTL Bed & Breakfast Association – Short-term rental situation in 2021
The following presentations took place at the March 15, 2021, Committee of the Whole – General Meeting:
Fire Chief Nick Ruller
2021-2025 Strategic Plan Presentation
CAO Marnie Cluckie
90-day Update & Municipal Modernization
The following delegations and presentation took place at the March 22, 2021, Council Meeting:
CEO David Adames & Chair Sandie Bellows
Niagara Parks Commission – General Update
Alex Broughton
Chesler Perlmutter Productions, Inc. request for filming
Town Clerk Peter Todd
Hospital Site Request for Expression of Interests
Reports & By-Laws
The following reports and By-Laws were approved at the March 22, 2021, Council Meeting:
CDS-21-006
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment 1072 Concession 2 Road
FES-21-002
Fire & Emergency Services Report 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
CS-21-004
Municipal Modernization Program Intake
CS-21-002
Council Member Appointment for Employee Bargaining Group Negotiations, as amended
CS-21-003
2021 Water & Wastewater Rates
CS-21-005
2021 Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update, as amended
OPS-21-006
Grace United Church Parking Update (222 Victoria Street), as amended
OPS-21-007
John Street West Sidewalk Extension (Cost Sharing)
OPS-21-008
Parks By-law, as amended
MHC-21-007
135 Queen Street – Fulfilment of Conditions for Heritage Permit
MHC-21-008
95 Johnson Street, the Post House – Heritage Permit Application – Alterations to 1999 Solarium Addition
MHC-21-009
Memorandum – Updating the Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
MHC-21-010
Request for Comments – Temporary Patio Permit Program, as amended
MHC-21-11
12 Queen Street – Heritage Permit Application – Installation of Mechanical Equipment
4308AG-21
A by-law to amend by-law No. 4308-09, as amended, being a by-law regulating traffic and parking on Town roads.
500XT-21
A by-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Planning Act to amend By-law No. 500A-74, as amended, entitled a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures thereon. (1072 Concession 2 Road & 1065 Concession 3 Road)
5300-21
A by-law to appoint Christopher Kirby as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
5301-21
A by-law to repeal By-law 4510-11 being a by-law to authorize an encroachment agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jacqueline Yvonne Kevill (93 River Beach Drive)
Motions
The following motions were approved at the March 22, 2021 Council Meeting:
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs
That Council authorize the purchase of services of a fairness monitor to oversee the RFEI/RFP process for the former hospital site, of an amount up to $25,000, to be funded from the Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Sandra O’Connor
That the Town Nominating Committee consider a Committee system that uses an equity and inclusion lens and promotes a Committee balance that is representative of our community’sdiversity, including but not limited to, expertise, equal gender representation; cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity; socioeconomic diversity; and generational diversity.
April Meetings:
Monday, April 12, 2020, 6 PM
Committee of the Whole – Planning
Monday, April 19, 2021, 6 PM
Committee of the Whole – General
Monday, April 26, 2021, 6 PM
Council
Town News
The following Media Releases, Public Notices and Written, Video and Audio Messages were published during the month of March 2021:
On March 11, the Town joined with the rest of Canada to mark the National Day of Observance to commemorate those who have died of COVID-19. Flags at Town Hall remain at half mast to honour the lives lost and to offer condolences to all of their families and friends.
March for Meals
On March 15, the Meals on Wheels flag was raised at Town Hall in honour of March for Meals. Special thanks were expressed to Meals on Wheels Niagara for offering this essential meal delivery service to those in need.
2020 Municipal Challenge Winners
Lord Mayor Betty Disero accepted the United Way Niagara Municipal Challenge trophy for the second year in a row! Thank you to Town Staff who generously donate to this worthy local cause.
Postcard Giveaway
The Town saw great success with its Postcard Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who signed up to receive a free prepaid postcard featuring 1 of 5 stunning photos of our Town, submitted through the 2020 NOTL Photo Contest. We hope everyone who receives a postcard enjoys sending a special message to someone they love.
Ontario’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
On March 24, the Town sent a special thank you to our crossing guards for Ontario’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. We appreciate all they do to keep families safe on their journey to and from school.
Earth Hour
The Town invited the Niagara-on-the-Lake community to help us highlight Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27, 2021, by going dark for one hour, 8:30 - 9:30 PM. Non-essential lights at Town Hall and the Community Centre were turned off at that time. Thank you to everyone who joined in!
State of the Town
Lord Mayor Betty Disero and CAO Marnie Cluckie joined moderator Eduardo Lafforgue for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 State of the Town.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to watch or send in questions.
In case you missed it, click here to watch the full video.
Virtual Coffee with the Lord Mayor
March saw another successful Virtual Coffee with the Lord Mayor over Facebook Live. In case you missed it, click here to watch the video now. Due to the Provincial Stay-at-Home Order, April’s event will be pre-recorded and the video will be posted on the Town’s Facebook Page at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27. Anybody wishing to pose a question to the Lord Mayor can email it to beth.audet@notl.com before noon on Tuesday, April 27. Click here to see the full 2021 schedule.
Follow the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake on Social Media!
Council Business
Visit www.notl.com/councilbusiness to view full meeting agendas and minutes. Visit www.livestream.com/notl to watch livestream footage of Council, Committee-of-the-Whole, Committee of Council meetings as well as Public Open Houses, Workshops and Information Sessions.
Delegations & Presentations
The following delegation took place at the March 8, 2021, Committee of the Whole – Planning Meeting:
President John Foreman
NOTL Bed & Breakfast Association – Short-term rental situation in 2021
The following presentations took place at the March 15, 2021, Committee of the Whole – General Meeting:
Fire Chief Nick Ruller
2021-2025 Strategic Plan Presentation
CAO Marnie Cluckie
90-day Update & Municipal Modernization
The following delegations and presentation took place at the March 22, 2021, Council Meeting:
CEO David Adames & Chair Sandie Bellows
Niagara Parks Commission – General Update
Alex Broughton
Chesler Perlmutter Productions, Inc. request for filming
Town Clerk Peter Todd
Hospital Site Request for Expression of Interests
Reports & By-Laws
The following reports and By-Laws were approved at the March 22, 2021, Council Meeting:
CDS-21-006
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment 1072 Concession 2 Road
FES-21-002
Fire & Emergency Services Report 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
CS-21-004
Municipal Modernization Program Intake
CS-21-002
Council Member Appointment for Employee Bargaining Group Negotiations, as amended
CS-21-003
2021 Water & Wastewater Rates
CS-21-005
2021 Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update, as amended
OPS-21-006
Grace United Church Parking Update (222 Victoria Street), as amended
OPS-21-007
John Street West Sidewalk Extension (Cost Sharing)
OPS-21-008
Parks By-law, as amended
MHC-21-007
135 Queen Street – Fulfilment of Conditions for Heritage Permit
MHC-21-008
95 Johnson Street, the Post House – Heritage Permit Application – Alterations to 1999 Solarium Addition
MHC-21-009
Memorandum – Updating the Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
MHC-21-010
Request for Comments – Temporary Patio Permit Program, as amended
MHC-21-11
12 Queen Street – Heritage Permit Application – Installation of Mechanical Equipment
4308AG-21
A by-law to amend by-law No. 4308-09, as amended, being a by-law regulating traffic and parking on Town roads.
500XT-21
A by-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Planning Act to amend By-law No. 500A-74, as amended, entitled a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures thereon. (1072 Concession 2 Road & 1065 Concession 3 Road)
5300-21
A by-law to appoint Christopher Kirby as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
5301-21
A by-law to repeal By-law 4510-11 being a by-law to authorize an encroachment agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jacqueline Yvonne Kevill (93 River Beach Drive)
Motions
The following motions were approved at the March 22, 2021 Council Meeting:
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs
That Council authorize the purchase of services of a fairness monitor to oversee the RFEI/RFP process for the former hospital site, of an amount up to $25,000, to be funded from the Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Sandra O’Connor
That the Town Nominating Committee consider a Committee system that uses an equity and inclusion lens and promotes a Committee balance that is representative of our community’sdiversity, including but not limited to, expertise, equal gender representation; cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity; socioeconomic diversity; and generational diversity.
April Meetings:
Monday, April 12, 2020, 6 PM
Committee of the Whole – Planning
Monday, April 19, 2021, 6 PM
Committee of the Whole – General
Monday, April 26, 2021, 6 PM
Council
Town News
The following Media Releases, Public Notices and Written, Video and Audio Messages were published during the month of March 2021:
On March 11, the Town joined with the rest of Canada to mark the National Day of Observance to commemorate those who have died of COVID-19. Flags at Town Hall remain at half mast to honour the lives lost and to offer condolences to all of their families and friends.
March for Meals
On March 15, the Meals on Wheels flag was raised at Town Hall in honour of March for Meals. Special thanks were expressed to Meals on Wheels Niagara for offering this essential meal delivery service to those in need.
2020 Municipal Challenge Winners
Lord Mayor Betty Disero accepted the United Way Niagara Municipal Challenge trophy for the second year in a row! Thank you to Town Staff who generously donate to this worthy local cause.
Postcard Giveaway
The Town saw great success with its Postcard Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who signed up to receive a free prepaid postcard featuring 1 of 5 stunning photos of our Town, submitted through the 2020 NOTL Photo Contest. We hope everyone who receives a postcard enjoys sending a special message to someone they love.
Ontario’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
On March 24, the Town sent a special thank you to our crossing guards for Ontario’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. We appreciate all they do to keep families safe on their journey to and from school.
Earth Hour
The Town invited the Niagara-on-the-Lake community to help us highlight Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27, 2021, by going dark for one hour, 8:30 - 9:30 PM. Non-essential lights at Town Hall and the Community Centre were turned off at that time. Thank you to everyone who joined in!
State of the Town
Lord Mayor Betty Disero and CAO Marnie Cluckie joined moderator Eduardo Lafforgue for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 State of the Town.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to watch or send in questions.
In case you missed it, click here to watch the full video.
Virtual Coffee with the Lord Mayor
March saw another successful Virtual Coffee with the Lord Mayor over Facebook Live. In case you missed it, click here to watch the video now. Due to the Provincial Stay-at-Home Order, April’s event will be pre-recorded and the video will be posted on the Town’s Facebook Page at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27. Anybody wishing to pose a question to the Lord Mayor can email it to beth.audet@notl.com before noon on Tuesday, April 27. Click here to see the full 2021 schedule.
NOTL News - February 2021 (7.43 MB) (pdf)
