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Portrait of Tim Whalen

Tim Whalen

Councillor · seen 2019-02-04 to 2025-04-24 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

139substantive motions movedof 142 meetings the minutes record them at
70procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
224substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 142 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 (1)

Council SpecialMarch 31, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 139)

That Minutes AC 3-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, July 6, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That Report PHD 6-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Approval of Public Health and Emergency Services Program Audits, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the draft audited schedule of revenue and expenses and the annual reconciliation return for the Public Health General Programs for the year ended December 31, 2025 (Appendix 1 and 2 to Report PHD 6-2026), BE APPR
PHSSC, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Minutes AC 2-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, May 25, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That Minutes AC 1-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That Memorandum CSC-C 6-2026, dated March 11, 2026, respecting Recommendations from the Joint Board of Management – Niagara Courts meeting held on February 19, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That an operating budget adjustment to the previously adopted 2026 Court Services operating budget in the amount of $0 net, reflecting the operational impacts following the
Corporate Services Committee, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That Memorandum CSC-C 2-2026, dated February 11, 2026, respecting
Corporate Services Committee, February 11, 2026 · Referred
WHEREAS exposure to temperatures at or below 0°C, including wind chill, presents an immediate and life-threatening risk to unhoused individuals; WHEREAS the Missing Persons Act, 2018 authorizes urgent, non-criminal judicial orders to obtain records necessary to locate missing persons whose safety is at risk; WHEREAS the Missing Persons Amendment Act, 2023 establishes a framework for Vulnerable Per
PHSSC, February 10, 2026 · Defeated
That Minutes BRCOTW 1-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendation contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, January 29, 2026 · Carried
That Minutes AC 4-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED. 11.7.1 Minutes AC 4-2025, Minute Item 4.2 respecting Consideration of Regional Expenses Under Regional Council Expense Policy - Regional Councillor Bateman The motion contained in Minute Item 4.2 respecting Conside
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the motion BE FURTHER AMENDED to read as follows: 4. That the recommended budget as outlined in Table 1 BE APPROVED during Niagara Region’s 2026 budget process and BE FUNDED as follows: c) $0.1M General tax levy
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That Report CSD 63-2025, dated December 3, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate with the City of Port Colborne regarding a shared service agreement for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support; 2. That Regional Council DELEGATE AUTHORITY to the Commissioner of Corporate Services to enter into the agreement, in a form satisfact
Corporate Services Committee, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Correspondence Item BRC-C 18-2025, dated November 14, 2025, respecting Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 2026 Draft Budgets and Municipal Levies, BE RECEIVED; and That the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 2026 Municipal Levy Apportionment to Niagara Region of $8,231,210 BE APPROVED subject to consideration of the final budget.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, November 27, 2025 · Carried
That the Financial Statements and Auditor's Report for the fiscal period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, as approved by the Board of Directors at their April 25, 2025 meeting, BE CONFIRMED.
Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That Minutes AC 3-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, October 6, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That Regional Council DOES NOT support revisions to the Procurement by-law that permit staff to amend contracts exceeding $1 million dollars; and 2. That Regional Council DOES NOT support revisions to the Procurement By-law that permit staff to award competitive contract awards exceeding $5 million to be approved by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Treasurer. The Committee Chair called
Corporate Services Committee, August 13, 2025 · Defeated
That Minutes BRCOTW 1-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
That Minutes BRCOTW 2-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
That Minutes AC 2-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
That Council Agenda CL 17-2024, BE ADOPTED, as amended.
Council, December 12, 2024 · Carried
That Memorandum CL-C 110-2024, dated December 12, 2024, respecting Appointment to Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Board, BE RECEIVED; and That Councillor Foster BE APPOINTED as Niagara Region's representative on the SWIFT Board of Directors for a two-year term ending at the SWIFT Board Annual General Meeting in 2027.
Council, December 12, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes AC 4-2024 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, December 12, 2024 · Carried
That Report CSD 57-2024, dated December 4, 2024, respecting 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Draft 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges, Appendix 1 to Report CSD 57-2024 (excluding PW-50), BE APPROVED; and 2. That the necessary by-law BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Council for consideration.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 5, 2024 · Carried
That Report CSD 57-2024, dated November 6, 2024, respecting 5698 Main Street, Niagara Falls One-Time Grant Consideration, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Region APPROVE a one-time grant of $276,621.79, payable to The City of Niagara Falls to be applied to the 2022-2024 outstanding property taxes for the property located at 5698 Main Street in the City of Niag
Corporate Services Committee, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That Report TSSC-C 3-2024, dated October 30, 2024, respecting 2025 Transportation Strategy Steering Committee Meeting Dates, BE RECEIVED; and That the Transportation Strategy Steering Committee meetings BE HELD on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. on the following dates in 2025: February 12, May 14, September 17, and November 26.
Transportation Strategy Steering Committee, October 30, 2024 · Carried
That Confidential HR 6-2024, dated October 9, 2024, respecting A Matter of Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Labour Relations Strategy for Upcoming Collective Bargaining with CUPE Locals 1287 and 1757, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, October 9, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes BRCOTW 2-2024 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, September 26, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes AC 3-2024 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2024, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, September 26, 2024 · Carried
That Council Agenda CL 13-2024, BE ADOPTED.
Council, August 29, 2024 · Carried
That Report PW 21-2024, dated July 25, 2024, respecting Award of Contract 2024-T-90 - Niagara Road 12 Landfill Site Operations, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Contract 2024-T-90 Niagara Road 12 Landfill site for the operations of the Waste Disposal, Residential Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Depot and Leaf and Yard Waste Compost Operations, BE AWARDED to the lowes
Council, July 25, 2024 · Carried
That Confidential CAO 10-2024, dated June 27, 2024, respecting Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, A Matter of Legal Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege and A Matter of Litigation or Potential Litigation under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Associate Medical Officer of Health, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations therein BE APPROVED.
Council, June 27, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes AC 2-2024 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, May 23, 2024 · Carried
That Council Agenda CL 5-2024, BE ADOPTED.
Council Special, April 25, 2024 · Carried
That Report COM 10-2024, dated April 9, 2024, respecting Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program Update, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the addition of two (2) new permanent full-time positions in Children’s Services, a CWELCC compliance position, and a Licensed Home Child Care Advisor, for a total gross cost of $199,102 fully funded through provincial
PHSSC, April 9, 2024 · Carried
That the Confidential Presentation respecting A Matter of the Security of the Property of the Municipality or Local Board, under s. 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Technology Update, BE RECEIVED.
Committee of the Whole, April 4, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes AC 1-2024 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, February 12, 2024, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, February 22, 2024 · Carried
That Confidential Report PDS 5-2024, dated February 22, 2024, respecting A Matter Respecting Information Supplied in Confidence by Another Level of Government under s. 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Niagara Irrigation Initiative, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, February 22, 2024 · Carried
That Report CSD 2-2024, dated January 10, 2024, respecting Approval of 2024 Interim Levy Dates and Amounts, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations, BE APPROVED: 1. That the interim Regional levy amounts and dates BE APPROVED in accordance with Appendix 1 to Report CSD 2-2024; 2. That the appropriate by-law BE PREPARED for presentation to Regional Council for consideration and approval; and
Corporate Services Committee, January 10, 2024 · Carried
That Minutes AC 5-2023 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, December 4, 2023, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, December 14, 2023 · Carried
That Confidential Report CSD 56-2023, dated December 6, 2023, respecting A Matter of Litigation Affecting the Municipality under section 239(s)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal regarding St. Catharines OPA 36, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, December 6, 2023 · Carried
That Minutes BRCOTW 9-2023 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, November 16, 2023 · Carried

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