Council Meeting

That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Brock University Updates:  Lesley Rigg, President

That Council support and endorse the resolution within the correspondence received regarding Niagara and Hamilton Transit Connection.

That Council support and endorse the resolution within the correspondence received regarding the “Elect Respect” campaign.

That Council support and endorse the resolution within the correspondence received regarding Exotic Animal Regulations.

That Council approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council:  Council Minutes of July 30, 2025

That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 9, 2025; and  Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 15, 2025

WHEREAS Procedure By-law 2022-04 provides that Notices of Motion shall not be discussed or debated upon introduction, but shall be included on the next regular Council meeting agenda for consideration; AND WHEREAS Section 7.8.5 of the Town of Lincoln Procedure By-Law 2022-04, permits a Notice of Motion to be considered upon its introduction by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members present; AND WHEREAS it is deemed impractical or not in the best interests of the Town of Lincoln to delay consideration; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules contained in Section 7.8 of Procedure By-law 2022-04, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Support for Albright Manor’s Application to the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care Bed Request.

WHEREAS Albright Manor, located at 5050 Hillside Drive, Beamsville, in the Town of Lincoln, Ontario, is a long-standing not-for-profit long-term care home serving residents of the Niagara Region; and WHEREAS Albright Manor currently operates a 231 long-term care bed facility, here in the Town of Lincoln, providing care and support to older adults and individuals requiring long-term services; and WHEREAS Albright Manor has submitted an application to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the allocation of 192 new or redeveloped long-term care beds, in support of its proposed redevelopment plans and continued service to the community; and WHEREAS the Niagara Region continues to experience growing demand for long-term care services, reflecting its aging population and the need for ongoing investment in care infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Lincoln: 1. Acknowledges Albright Manor’s request to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the allocation of 192 long-term care beds at its current site in Beamsville, in the Town of Lincoln, Ontario. 2. Supports the intent of the application as part of broader efforts to enhance long-term care capacity and services within the region. 3. Recognizes the contribution of non-profit long-term care homes like Albright Manor to a high-quality and sustainable care system. 4. Requests that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Honourable Nata

WHEREAS Procedure By-law 2022-04 provides that Notices of Motion shall not be discussed or debated upon introduction but shall be included on the next regular Council meeting agenda for consideration. AND WHEREAS Section 7.8.5 of the Town of Lincoln Procedure By-Law 2022-04, permits a Notice of Motion to be considered upon its introduction by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members present; AND WHEREAS it is deemed impractical or not in the best interests of the Town of Lincoln to delay consideration; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules contained in Section 7.8 of Procedure By-law 2022-04, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining Bail Reform to Strengthen Community Safety.

WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln shares in the grief, shock, and outrage of the City of Welland and all Niagara residents following the recent tragic and violent act that has shaken the community’s sense of safety; and WHEREAS municipalities are on the front lines of community safety, bearing the direct impact when criminal laws and justice systems fail to adequately protect residents from repeat violent offenders; and WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford, has joined the call of the City of Welland by urging the Government of Canada to deliver urgent and lasting reforms to criminal laws and the bail system to ensure that violent offenders are not released back into communities where they pose ongoing risks to public safety as attached as Appendix ‘A’; and WHEREAS residents across Niagara and Ontario are calling for meaningful change to restore confidence in the justice system and provide stronger protections for vulnerable populations, particularly children; and WHEREAS the Council of the City of Thorold, recognizing these same urgent concerns, has adopted the resolution attached as Appendix ‘B’, requesting that the Government of Ontario amend Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000 to permit public access to the Ontario Sex Offender Registry, thereby empowering residents with information to take informed precautions while balancing transparency, safety, and individual privacy; and WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln stands in solidarity with the City of Wellan

That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report

That leave be given to approve the following By-law:  2025-44 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, HAP Farm Holdings Inc., together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement

THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws:  2025-33 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan assumption agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and 2410002 Ontario Inc. together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of the agreement  2025-34 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan assumption agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and 1878168 Ontario Inc. together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement  2025-35 - By-law to authorize the execution of a farm help house site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, Wilfred Oosterhoff, 805772 Ontario Inc., together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement  2025-36 - By-law to establish lands legally described as PT LT 14 CON 4 Clinton designated as Part 1 ON 30R-16188; S/T RO20296; Lincoln, being PIN 46089-0021 (LT) and PT LT 14 CON 4 Clinton, PT 1 ON 30R-16196: Lincoln, being PIN 46089-0022 (LT) as part of a public highway under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln know as Aberdeen Road  2025-37 - By-law to authorize the execution of a subdivision agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and Henley Heights Construction Inc., and 665920 Ontario Limited together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement (Tintern Estate

THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-49 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, September 22, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-49 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.

That the Council meeting on September 22, 2025, be adjourned at 9:12 P.M.