Council

That Council Agenda CL 3-2026, BE ADOPTED with the following amendment to the order: 1. Move Memorandum CAO 2-2026 (Agenda Item 13.1) respecting Niagara Transit Commission Governance Review to immediately follow the delegation on this matter (Agenda Item 8.1.1).

That Report CAO 2-2026 dated February 26, 2026, respecting Niagara Transit Commission Governance Review, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the proposed governance model for the Niagara Transit Commission BE APPROVED as set out in Report CAO 2-2026 and BE EFFECTIVE for the Council term commencing in 2026; 2. That the Niagara Transit Committee Public Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED at the end of the current Council term, with thanks to its Members, in favour of the establishment of an Insights Panel; and 3. That Regional Staff BE DIRECTED to amend By-law 2022-38, being A By-law to Establish the Niagara Transit Commission as a Municipal Service Board to reflect the governance model changes.

That the following minutes of Regional Council BE ADOPTED: Open Session Minutes CL 3-2026, Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Regular Meeting) Open Session Minutes CL 4-2026, Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Special Meeting)

That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: That Correspondence Item CL-C 13-2026, being Integrity Commissioner Investigation Report on Code of Conduct Complaints – IC-35686-0925, IC-35687-0925, and IC-35699-0925 - Councillor Bateman, BE RECEIVED; and That in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation, Regional Council REPRIMAND Councillor Bateman for a contravention of section 10.2 of the Code of Conduct. That, Regional Council IMPOSE a suspension of Councillor Bateman’s remuneration as a member of Council for a period of ninety (90) days.

That Memorandum CL-C 14-2026 dated February 26, 2026, respecting Standing Committee Appointment, BE RECEIVED; and That, effective immediately, Councillor Seaborn BE APPOINTED to the Corporate Services Committee.

That Minutes PWC 2-2026 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PHSSC 2-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Health & Social Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes CSC 1-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Corporate Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PEDC 1-2026 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes BRCOTW 2-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, BE ADOPTED.

That Confidential Report MOH 1-2026, dated February 26, 2026, respecting Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001; Section 62(1)(a) of the Health Promotion and Protection Act – Associate Medical Officer of Health, BE RECEIVED and the recommendation contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Confidential Correspondence CL-C 16-2026, dated February 23, 2026, respecting A Matter respecting an ongoing investigation respecting the municipality by the Ombudsman appointed under the Ombudsman Act under section 239 (3)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 2026-11 A by-law to authorize a 2026 Interim Tax, Waste Management Special Upper Tier Levy and Transit Special Upper Tier Levy for The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Bill 2026-12 Municipal Housing Facilities By-law and to repeal By-law 2017-89. Bill 2026-13 A by-law to amend By-law 2022-38 being a By-law to Establish the Niagara Transit Commission as a Municipal Service Board. Bill 2026-14 A by-law to adopt, ratify, and confirm the actions of Regional Council at its meeting held February 26, 2026.