City Council Meeting Summary (Structured)

• The meeting covered a range of local governance, public safety, and community-asset issues, with notable decisions on Beamer Conservation Area governance, provincial policy impacts on budgeting and planning, and the dismantling of automated speed cameras. Key actions included passing several motions, deferring others for additional input, and agreeing to follow up on funding and planning questions.

• Five important topics (impactful for residents):

  • Beamer Conservation Area: preservation, infrastructure, signage, and accessibility, plus questions about the use of newly acquired adjacent land. Public input has been sought through NPCA processes and council hearings.
    • Public comment/notes: Delegation emphasized keeping Beamer passive and accessible; signage and maintenance were flagged for improvement.
  • Greenbelt-related funding and delays: council discussed an $82,000 Greenbelt cost reimbursement that has not yet been paid and the broader strain of provincial policy changes on municipal operations.
    • Public input: Residents may weigh in via formal letters or through council channels; staff will continue negotiations with the province.
    • File/bylaw references: Noted in related motions (see motions section).
  • Bill 60 and planning regulation changes: omnibus legislation affecting local planning and development, with calls for a formal council-comment response and monitoring of provincial changes.
    • File reference: PA25-39 (Bill 60 report and comments).
  • Discontinuation of the Municipal Automated Speed Camera Program (Bill 56): with continued speed-signage and enforcement of Highway Traffic Act provisions in affected zones.
    • Public input: Ongoing public education and enforcement discussions; signage remains to remind drivers to slow down.
  • Niagara Heart initiative funding and rollout: provincial funding for a regional addiction, mental health, and homelessness hub; implementation will involve regional partners and service providers.
    • Public input: Residents may engage with the hub’s rollout and regional outreach through partner agencies.

• File numbers and bylaw references discussed:

  • File/Legislation: PA25-39 (Bill 60 report: Fighting Delays Building Faster Act).
  • Legislation/Policy: Bill 56 (Discontinuation of Municipal Automated Speed Camera Program).
  • By-laws: Bylaw 25-66 (passed); Bylaw 25-67 (passed).
  • Other references to motions around Greenbelt reimbursement and policy-change letters were tabled or pending.

• Opportunities for public input:

  • Public input channels referenced include: public surveys (e.g., a survey open for roughly three weeks), official letters or formal submissions on Bill 60 and related planning changes, and attendance at council meetings for comment.
  • Specific channels mentioned include: traffic hotline, council communications, and filing inquiries or comments through the clerk or relevant staff.

• Motions: motions passed, rejected, or deferred (titles and outcomes)

  • Motion to Receive Delegation (Beamer Conservation Area): Marilyn McCrae delegation returned; Outcome: Passed unanimously.
  • Motion to Approve Minutes (Beamer-related hearings and committees): Outcome: Passed unanimously.
  • Motion to Improve Signage and Wayfinding for Beamer Conservation Area: Outcome: Deferred pending NPCA input (public input process ongoing).
  • Motion to Explore Additional Maintenance Measures (Beamer: dog waste bins, etc.): Outcome: Deferred.
  • Motion to Address Vehicular Noise in Ward One: Outcome: Deferred; more input requested.
  • Motion to Review Crime Trends Post-2020 (Ward One discussion): Outcome: Passed.
  • Motion to Receive Report PA25-39 (Bill 60 commentary): Outcome: Passed.
  • Motion to Suspend Procedural Rules (to discuss urgent items, e.g., Greenbelt): Outcome: Passed (two-thirds).
  • Motion to Pass By-law 25-66: Outcome: Passed.
  • Motion to Pass By-law 25-67: Outcome: Passed.
  • Integrity Commissioner Complaint: Motion to file the complaint: Outcome: Passed.
  • Motion to Direct Staff to Report on Greenbelt Reimbursement: Outcome: Pending.
  • Motion to Send a Letter to Provincial Officials re policy changes: Outcome: Pending.
  • Notice of Motion to Address delayed Greenbelt funding: Outcome: Pending (vote forthcoming).

• Councillors present (selected, representative names referenced across sections)

  • Mayor Jordan
  • Councillor How
  • Councillor Christi
  • Councillor DeFlavio
  • Councillor Frank
  • Councillor Shaw
  • Councillor Kan (Kanst/N) – various spellings appear
  • Councillor Vardy
  • Councillor Seabourne / Seaborne
  • Councillor Bradzy
  • Councillor Costani / Kstani
  • Councillor Sherah / Shara
  • Councillor Shara (appears in multiple sections; name variants observed)

Notes: - Some names appear with alternate spellings across sections (e.g., Seaborne vs Seabourne, Kstani vs Costani). The list above reflects the participants mentioned in the provided transcripts as present in at least one section. - A number of items reference closed sessions, attendance resolutions, and other procedural actions; those matters are noted in the motions section above.

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