Council (includes All Committees)

1. That, the minutes relating to the June 23, 2025 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

1. That, the correspondence received from Kim Killins, on July 2, 2025 regarding the World Jump Rope Championships be accepted; and, 2. That, Council support Kaeli, Lexi, and Sarayah in their competition.

1. That, Information Report PD-16-2025, titled “Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 7283 Regional Road 20 (Joshua Court Subdivision)”, dated July 14, 2025 be received.

1. That, Recommendation Report PD-26-2025, titled “Recommendation Report Update – Elite Smithville Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. 1601-009-24) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 2000- 94-24) dated July 14, 2025 be received; and, 2. That, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 1601-009-24 to change the Development ‘D’ zone to site- specific Medium Density ‘RM3’ and High Density ‘RH’ Residential, Open Space ‘OS’, Environmental Protection ‘EP’, Low Density ‘R3’ with Holding Provision, and Development ‘D’ zone, be approved in accordance with the amending Zoning By-law and Schedule contained in Schedule A to this report and that, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the by-law; and, 3. That, Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 2000-94-24), be approved, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, and regulations thereunder, subject to draft plan approval conditions contained in Schedule B to this report; and, 4. That, the Owner/Applicant is advised the Township’s draft approval of this Plan of Subdivision will lapse three years from the date of approval unless Township Council grants an extension of the approval period prior to the lapsing date. If an extension is requested, an updated review will occur and revisions to the conditions of draft plan approval may be necessary at that time.

1. That, Recommendation Report PD-27-2025, titled “Recommendation Report - Zoning By-law Amendment for 171 Mill Street (File No. 1601-003-25) dated July 14, 2025 for Legion Villa Senior Residence, be received; and, 2. That, application for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 1601-003-25 to modify the Institutional (1-19) zone with additional site-specific provisions contained in Schedule B, be approved in accordance with the attached amending Zoning By-law and Schedule, and that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary by-law.

1. That, Recommendation Report O-16-2025, titled “Response to Participation Request – Niagara Region Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program Expansion”, dated June 9, 2025 be received; and 2. That, Council direct Administration to notify Niagara Region that the Township of West Lincoln will not participate in the ASE program expansion for 2026, but will reassess the potential benefits of participation in future program phases.

1. That, Information Report titled “Monthly Update – June 2025” dated July 14, 2025, be received for information.

1. That, Information Report LLS-06-2025 titled, “By-law Enforcement Services Mid-Year Update”, dated July 14, 2025 be received.

1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-44, 2025-45, 2025-46, 2025-47, 2025-48 and 2025-49 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.