Council Highlights for July 10, 2024

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The Town of Pelham regular council meeting was held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Pelham municipal building at 20 Pelham Town Hall. Video recording and live stream of the meeting can be viewed at www.pelham.ca/live

2023 Town of Pelham Annual Report

Council received Report #2024-0111 Corporate Services – 2023 Town of Pelham Annual Report, for information. The Annual Report is prepared to provide details about the Town’s financial performance and major accomplishments during the previous year. The Annual report includes the Audited Financial Statements along with a detailed financial overview and to assist with assessing trends, the report contains five years of statistical information. The Town of Pelham has been producing the Annual Report since 2019. The Pelham Finance and Audit Committee reviewed the 2023 financial section and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Annual Report at the May 22, 2024, Pelham Finance and Audit Committee meeting. Residents can view the annual report at www.pelham.ca/budget under the 2023 Budgets and Reports.

2024 Bridge and Culvert Inspection Program and Rehabilitation and Replacement Needs Analysis

Council received Report # 2024-0155-Public Works – 2024 Bridge and Culvert Inspection Program and Rehabilitation and Replacement Needs Analysis, for information. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 104/97 passed pursuant to the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Town of Pelham is required to undertake an inspection, under the direction of a Professional Engineer, for every bridge and major culvert at least once every two years. The inspection program for 2024 was completed by Ellis Engineering Inc. as part of planned spending in the 2024 Capital Budget. Each structure was given a priority ranking based on the condition of the structure. Staff has identified 1 structure with a low Bridge Condition Index value, the Roland Road culvert. The Roland Road culvert design is nearing completion, and the replacement is planned to be completed in 2025, pending budget approval.

Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Zoning By-law Amendment

Council received Report #2024-0158 Recommendation Report: Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Zoning Bylaw Amendment for information and approved, in principle, the proposed Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Zoning By-law Amendment, as amended. The Town’s Zoning By-law was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 3, 2023. In order to incorporate the OLT-approved zoning changes into the new Zoning By-law (4481) and bring it into alignment with the Town’s Official Plan, it is necessary to undertake a technical process to amend the new Zoning By-law (4481). The Cannabis Zoning By-law Amendment is a technical amendment that implements the OLT interim order issued on August 22, 2023. The Town hosted a public meeting for this file on June 26, 2024. The public meeting had approximately 80 people in attendance. www.pelham.ca/zblcannabis

Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning By-law Amendment – Canboro Estates

Council received Report #2024-145 – Recommendation Report – Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning By-law Amendment – Canboro Estates, for information and directed Planning staff to prepare the by-law for approval of the Zoning By-law amendment for Council’s consideration; and approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision subject to conditions. The Canboro Estates property is made up of three existing lots containing an existing single detached dwelling with a detached garage at 82 Canboro Road, an existing fourplex dwelling at 86 Canboro Road (fronting on Daleview Drive) and an existing triplex dwelling at 90 Canboro Road. The draft plan and amendment include the demolition of the dwelling located at 86 Canboro Road and the single detached dwelling and detached garage at 82 Canboro Road. The triplex dwelling located at 90 Canboro Road will be retained. www.pelham.ca/canboroestates

Fonthill to Fenwick Pedestrian Connection

Council received report # 2024-0156-Public Works – Fonthill to Fenwick Pedestrian Connection, for information and directed staff to include a project for a feasibility study to consider options for a pedestrian connection between Fonthill and Fenwick as a part of the 2025 capital budget for consideration. The Town’s grant specialist has identified a potential grant application which provides funding for up to $50,000 for feasibility studies to support the development and expansion of locally driven transit solutions. The Town of Pelham will complete an application for the grant for the Fonthill to Fenwick feasibility study.

Installation of Speed Reduction Measures at Port Robinson Road and Klager Avenue

Council carried a motion for the installation of Speed Reduction Measures at Port Robinson Road and Klager Avenue in Pelham. The introduction of speed reduction measures has the potential to mitigate collisions and enhance overall road and pedestrian safety. Council directed staff to install a 3-way stop sign and crosswalk at the intersection of Port Robinson Road and Klager Avenue as soon as feasibly possible. Additional information on reporting traffic complaints can be viewed at www.pelham.ca/traffic

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