Purpose: Promoting the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in the City of Welland and improving opportunities for people with disabilities. Advising Council, as required by the Act, on its annual Accessibility Plan, which focuses on identifying, removing, and preventing barriers with disabilities.
Committees
If you are looking for past agendas or minutes, please contact the committee group directly. You can find the contact information by clicking on the committee and opening its description. Application forms are also found on the description pages. Anyone wishing to join a committee meeting can click the meeting link provided under the committee’s name.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters about programs, planning, development, and policy reviews.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Purpose: Identifying affordable housing matters, conducting research, and advising City Council on affordable housing policies, proposals, and matters referred to the committee by Council.
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters about the advancement of arts and culture in the community.
City of Welland Heritage Advisory Committee
Purpose: Advising City Council on matters about the conservation and administration of heritage properties and areas.
Purpose: Granting minor variances from the provisions of any municipal by-law that implements an official plan and approving land severances.
Council Compensation Review Committee
Purpose: Reviewing the remuneration and benefits paid to City Council members for the upcoming term of office – November 2022 to November 2026.
Purpose: Hearing appeals regarding assessment complaints for local improvement charges within the City of Welland. Also, hearing appeals on drainage works assessments given that some of the cost of a proposed drainage works is collected, as taxes, from the land owner.
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Purpose: Ruling on an appeal by a dog owner concerning a muzzle order or other provision relating to a dangerous dog.
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Purpose: All members of Council serve the GC in an advisory role to Council, enabling fuller discussion on matters they will ultimately decide.
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Purpose: Advising Council on matters of green initiatives and the city’s urban forest.
Purpose: Providing leadership and advice to Council on enhancing access and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and queer (LGBTQ2+) communities to participate fully in City services and civic life.
Market Square Advisory Committee
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters about the facilities, programs, and services at the market square.
Purpose: Hearing appeals of property standards orders and confirming, modifying, rescinding, or extending the time for complying with the order.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters impacting the quality of life of senior citizens in Welland.
Purpose: Developing and enhancing relationships, communications, and policies among the college, its students, the City, police, and the community. Achieving this mandate by addressing issues such as neighbourhood development/community relations, housing, the environment, economic activities, charitable/volunteer programs, recreational and cultural events, health and safety, and academic outreach.
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters of the management and development of the recreational waterway, including surrounding trails and canal lands.
Welland Arenas Advisory Committee
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters about the facilities, programs, and services at the Welland arenas.
Welland Community Centre Advisory Committee
Purpose: Serving staff and City Council on matters pertaining to the facilities, programs, and services at the Welland Community Centre.
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Purpose: To work towards maintaining and securing a fully functional hospital in Welland.
Welland Sports Promotion Committee
Purpose: To promote, celebrate, and inspire sport excellence in our community.
Contact
Office of the City Clerk
Civic Square
60 East Main St., Welland, ON L3B 4C5
Phone: 905-735-1700
Email: abc@welland.ca
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