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Portrait of Bob Gale

Bob Gale

Regional Chair · seen 2019-02-04 to 2025-12-03 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

84substantive motions movedof 168 meetings the minutes record them at
54procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
85substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
30meetings recorded absentof 168 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (30)

Audit CommitteeOctober 6, 2025
Audit CommitteeSeptember 16, 2024
Council SpecialMarch 23, 2023
Budget Review Committee of the WholeFebruary 9, 2023
Budget Review Committee of the WholeJanuary 26, 2023
Budget Review Committee of the WholeJanuary 12, 2023
Council SpecialSeptember 29, 2022
Council SpecialSeptember 29, 2022
CouncilAugust 25, 2022
CouncilJuly 21, 2022
Budget Review Committee of the WholeJuly 21, 2022
Council SpecialJune 30, 2022
Council SpecialMay 26, 2022
CouncilApril 14, 2022
Public Works CommitteeDecember 7, 2021
Committee of the WholeDecember 1, 2021
Budget Review Committee of the WholeNovember 25, 2021
Council SpecialNovember 25, 2021
Budget Review Committee of the WholeNovember 4, 2021
Public Works CommitteeOctober 12, 2021
Council SpecialSeptember 29, 2021
Council SpecialJune 10, 2021
Council SpecialMarch 31, 2021
Committee of the WholeDecember 10, 2020
Council SpecialOctober 22, 2020
Budget Review Committee of the WholeOctober 15, 2020
Committee of the WholeSeptember 24, 2020
Council SpecialSeptember 17, 2020
CouncilMarch 26, 2020
Audit CommitteeFebruary 4, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 84)

WHEREAS Niagara Regional Council is committed to responsible fiscal management and accountability to taxpayers; and WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of maintaining effective policing services while ensuring budgetary sustainability. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Niagara Regional Police Service and Police Service Board 2026 Proposed Operating Budget BE REDUCED by $850,000 (0.15
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, February 12, 2026 · Carried
That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move Minute Item 6.4, Minutes CSC 8-2025 (Agenda Item 12.4) respecting Tow Rotation List Update, to immediately following the delegations on this matter.
Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That Report CSD 44-2025, dated September 10, 2025, respecting Financing Strategy for South Niagara Hospital Commitment, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That an alternative funding strategy for the $44.5 million South Niagara Hospital commitment BE APPROVED as follows, and as outlined in this report: a) A $44.5 million lump sum payment be made to the Niagara Health Sys
Corporate Services Committee, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That Report CSD 29-2025, dated June 11, 2025, respecting Hospice Niagara – Approval of Lease and Agreement to Support Construction of New Hospice Facility at 200 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That certain lands located at 200 Garrison Road, in Fort Erie, as more specifically shown on Appendix 1 BE DECLARED surplus to the needs of Niagara Re
Corporate Services Committee, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That Confidential Memorandum PWC-C 8-2024, dated June 10, 2025, respecting A Matter of Financial Information Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality, which if disclosed could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization; and A Position, Plan, Procedur
Public Works Committee, June 10, 2025 · Carried
Whereas, according to the Municipal Act, one of the responsibilities of Regional Council is to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality; Whereas we are confronted with unprecedented economic and financial challenges; Whereas the consolidated 2025 General Levy inclusive of ABCs, Capital Financing and Program Changes increased approximately $46 million or 9.6% after assessment growth; an
Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
That Report CSD 21-2025, dated May 7, 2025, respecting Municipal Insurance Program Renewal Recommendations for 2025-2027, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Staff BE AUTHORIZED to obtain insurance and risk services from Niagara Region’s current Broker/Insurer Marsh Canada (“Marsh”) on behalf of Niagara Region, Niagara Regional Police Service (“NRPS”), and Niagara Reg
Corporate Services Committee, May 7, 2025 · Carried
That Report CSD 14-2025, dated April 9, 2025, respecting Linhaven Redevelopment – Update and Amendment to Construction Agreement, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the CCDC-2 stipulated price contract of $103,232,238 (including 13% HST) (the “Construction Contract”) awarded to Buttcon Ltd. (“Buttcon”) for the construction of the Linhaven Long Term Care Facility in
Corporate Services Committee, April 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report PW 16-2025, dated April 8, 2025, respecting Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Regional Council APPROVE the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan (the Road Safety Plan) attached as Appendix 1 to Report PW 16-2025; and Public Works Committee Open Session Minutes PWC 4-2025 April 8, 2025 Page 3 2. That an amendment t
Public Works Committee, April 8, 2025 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: 1. That Memorandum AC-C 1-2025, dated March 24, 2025, respecting Internal Audit Function – Transition, Role and Independence, and Memorandum AC-C 2-2025 respecting Supplemental Background Information to AC-C 1-2025, BE RECEIVED; 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare and present a subsequent report on the options under the Municipal Act related to inter
Audit Committee, March 24, 2025 · Carried
That Report CLK 5-2024, dated September 11, 2024, respecting Extension of Lobbyist Registrar Services Contract, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That an extension to October 31, 2027, of the agreement with Boghosian+Allen LLP, for Lobbyist Registrar services, BE APPROVED; and 2. That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an amending agreement w
Corporate Services Committee, September 11, 2024 · Carried
That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move the consideration of Report AC-C 3-2024 (Agenda Item 6.2) to immediately following the presentation.
Audit Committee, May 21, 2024 · Carried
That Confidential Memorandum HR 4-2024 respecting A Matter of Litigation Pursuant to s. 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Councillor Information Request Connected to Active Litigation Matter, BE
Audit Committee, May 21, 2024 · Referred
That Report PW 9-2024, dated April 9, 2024, respecting Regional Road 98 Montrose Road Reconstruction Increase to Approved Budget for Contract 2021-T-269, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That a capital budget adjustment in the amount of $2,664,034 gross and $0 net BE RECEIVED (and INITIATED) for the Road Widening and Reconstruction of Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road),
Public Works Committee, April 9, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes PWC 2-2024 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED. 11.1.1 Minutes PWC 2-2024, Minute Item 6.1 respecting St. Paul Street West CNR Bridge (Structure 08125) Replacement Cost Sharing and Divestiture Agreement The motion contained in Minute Item 6.1 was consid
Council, February 22, 2024 · Carried
That Report CSD 5-2024, dated February 7, 2024, respecting Linhaven Long Term Care Construction – Amendment to Construction Agreement, BE APPROVED: 1. That the CCDC-2 stipulated price contract of $100,972,238 (including 13% HST) (the “Construction Contract”) awarded to Buttcon Ltd. (“Buttcon”) for the construction of the Linhaven Long Term Care Facility in St. Catharines BE INCREASED by $2,260,000
Corporate Services Committee, February 7, 2024 · Carried
That Correspondence Item BRC-C 12-2023, dated November 2, 2023, respecting
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, November 2, 2023 · Referred
That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report for the next Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting, presenting options to implement a senior’s rate reduction program for their 2024 water bills.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, November 2, 2023 · Defeated
That the ruling of the Regional Chair BE SUSTAINED, permitting questions of delegates after each individual delegation.
Council, September 21, 2023 · Defeated
That Minutes COTW 1-2023 being the Open Session minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, September 21, 2023 · Carried
That Report AC-C 15-2023, dated September 15, 2023, respecting Cash Handling Procedures, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE DIRECTED to implement the recommendations included in Appendix 1 to Report AC-C 15-2023.
Audit Committee, September 18, 2023 · Carried
That Correspondence Item CSC-C 18-2023 BE
Corporate Services Committee, September 13, 2023 · Referred
That Report CLK 8-2023, dated September 13, 2023, respecting 2024 Legislative Schedule of Regular Meetings, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation, BE APPROVED: 1. That the 2024 Legislative Schedule of Regular Meetings (attached as Appendix 1 to Report CLK 8-2023) BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, September 13, 2023 · Carried
That Report PW 20-2023, dated June 6, 2023, respecting Gross Budget Adjustment and Contract Increase for the Reconstruction of Regional Road 98 (Montrose Rd.), BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That a capital budget adjustment in the amount of $2,418,188 gross and $0 net BE APPROVED for the Reconstruction of Regional Road 98 with funding from the cost sharing agreement
Public Works Committee, June 6, 2023 · Carried
That Sandor Ligetfalvy, resident, City of Niagara Falls, BE PERMITTED to appear as a delegation respecting Community DEI Experiences Report (Agenda Item 4.1).
Corporate Services Committee, May 10, 2023 · Carried
That nominations for the position of Chair of the Audit Committee for a two-year term (2023-2024), BE CLOSED.
Audit Committee, March 27, 2023 · Carried
That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to consider Memorandum AC-C 6- 2023, respecting Impact of Winter Storm Elliot on the Crystal Beach WWTP, (Agenda Item 7.1), Memorandum AC-C 7-2023, respecting Garner Road Biosolids Facility Forcemain, (Agenda Item 7.2), and Memorandum AC-C 8- 2023, respecting W-WW Vacuum Truck Replacement, (Agenda Item 7.3), prior to Items for Consideration, (Agenda Item 6).
Audit Committee, March 27, 2023 · Carried
That Confidential Report CSD 9-2023, dated February 15, 2023, respecting A Matter of Advice that is Subject to Solicitor Client Privilege and Respecting Litigation under s. 239(2)(e)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Summary of Civil Lawsuits Commenced Against The Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region), Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) and Niagara Regional Housing (NRH), BE RECEIVED
Corporate Services Committee, February 15, 2023 · Carried
That Councillor Rigby BE APPOINTED as Committee Chair for this meeting.
Audit Committee, February 13, 2023 · Carried
That Correspondence Item AC-C 1-2023, being a memorandum from A.- M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated February 13, 2023, respecting 2023 Audit Committee Schedule, BE RECEIVED; and That the Audit Committee meetings BE HELD on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates in 2023: May 15, September 18, and November 13.
Audit Committee, February 13, 2023 · Carried
That Correspondence Item AC-C 3-2023, being a memorandum from A.- M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated February 13, 2023, respecting Consideration of Submitted Expenses under Regional Council Expense Policy – Former Regional Councillor Britton, BE RECEIVED.
Audit Committee, February 13, 2023 · Carried
That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to consider Report CSD 11-2023 first.
Corporate Services Committee, January 11, 2023 · Carried
That nominations for the position of Chair of the Public Works Committee for a two-year term (2023-2024), BE CLOSED.
Public Works Committee, January 10, 2023 · Carried
That the motion respecting the declaration of the vacant seat held by Jim Bradley, Regional Councillor for the City of St. Catharines BE
Council, November 24, 2022 · Deferred
That Confidential Report CSD 44-2022, dated September 14, 2022, respecting A Matter Respecting a Proposed Acquisition of Land by the Municipality under s. 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - RR98 Montrose Road in Niagara Falls, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, September 14, 2022 · Carried
That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move Minute Item 5.4 of Minutes CSC 6-2022 (Agenda Item 10.3), Report CSD 21-2022 respecting Regional Development Charges Deferral Request - 683 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, to immediately following the delegation respecting this matter (Agenda Item 7.1).
Council, June 23, 2022 · Carried
That the question BE CALLED.
Council, June 23, 2022 · Carried
That Report CSD 21-2022, dated June 15, 2022, respecting Regional Development Charges Deferral Request – 683 York Road, Niagara-on- the-Lake, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the request for payment deferral of Regional Development Charges associated with 683 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, BE DENIED; and 2. That this report BE CIRCULATED to the Town of Niagara-on
Corporate Services Committee, June 15, 2022 · Carried
That Report CSD 13-2022, dated May 11, 2022, respecting Insurance Program Review and Options for 2022-2023 Insurance Renewal, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate with Niagara Region’s existing Insurer/Broker, Marsh Canada Limited (“Marsh”), in order to secure an insurance agreement extension on behalf of Niagara Region, Niagara Region
Corporate Services Committee, May 11, 2022 · Carried
That Delegation Submission PWC-C 10-2022, being a delegation from Steve Watson, S.C. Watson, respecting Waste Haulers and Regional Policies and Procedures, BE
Public Works Committee, March 8, 2022 · Referred

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