PHSSC

That Report COM 14-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Social Assistance Contract Extension Approval for 2045162 Ontario Limited o/a Clark Marketing Communications, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That an extension and amendment of the current contract with 2045162 Ontario Limited o/a Clark Marketing Communications (Clark), for a sector-specific technology solution supporting Social Assistance and additional benefits for low-income individuals and families in Niagara, BE APPROVED to December 31, 2030, for an additional $1,050,629 (including 13 per cent HST), for a revised total contract value of $2,534,798 (including 13 per cent HST), with the additional amount comprised of the following: a) $711,629 for licensing, maintenance, hosting and support of the Social Assistance and Housing Services platform administration; and b) $339,000 for contingency for potential system enhancements over the term; and 2. That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the amending agreement, and any related documents as required, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services.

That Report COM 16-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Early Years and Child Care Expansion Update, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: Public Health and Social Services Committee Open Session Minutes PHSSC 6-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 4 1. That the addition of 18.6 new permanent full-time equivalents (FTEs) in Children’s Services as outlined in Appendix 1 of report COM 16- 2026 for a total gross cost of $1,746,376 funded from provincial allocations with no impact on the Regional tax levy, BE APPROVED, in order to meet staffing requirements for program expansion and provincial requirements for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program.

That Report COM 12-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Approval of Community Services Program Audits, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the draft audited annual reconciliation return for the Community Support Services Program (Appendix 1 to Report COM 12-2026) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, BE APPROVED; 2. That the draft audited schedule of revenue and expenses for the Reaching Home Program (Appendix 2 to Report COM 12-2026) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, BE APPROVED; 3. That the draft audited schedule of revenue and expenses for the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) program for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (Appendix 3 to Report COM 12-2026), BE APPROVED; 4. That the Child Care Services draft Schedule of Revenues and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 (Appendix 4 to COM 12-2026), BE APPROVED; 5. That staff BE DIRECTED to co-ordinate with the auditor to finalize the statements as presented; and 6. That this report BE FORWARDED to the Region’s Audit Committee for information.

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 APPROVED; 2. That the draft audited schedule of revenue and expenses and the annual reconciliation return for the Community Mental Health Program for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (Appendix 3 and 4 to Report PHD 6-2026), BE APPROVED; 3. That the draft audited schedule of revenue and expenses for the following programs for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, BE APPROVED:  Ambulance Communication Services (Appendix 5 to Report PHD 6-2026)  Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (Appendix 6 to Report PHD 6- 2026); 4. That staff BE DIRECTED to co-ordinate with the auditor to finalize the statements as presented; and 5. That Report PHD 6-2026 BE FORWARDED to the Region’s Audit Committee for information.

That Report COM 17-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting Councillor Information Request, BE RECEIVED; and 1. That the Public Health and Social Services Committee ENDORSE continuation of the current Homelessness Winter Weather Response.

WHEREAS Niagara Region has proposed relocating the modular shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness from Riordon Street to the area of Bunting Road and Dunkirk Road within the City of St. Catharines; WHEREAS in recognition that individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders and other complex challenges deserve access to safe shelter, compassionate care, evidence-based supports and permanent housing opportunities; WHEREAS successful emergency shelters require not only appropriate indoor accommodation, but also comprehensive health and social supports, effective neighbourhood management, strong community partnerships and clear accountability to surrounding residents and businesses; WHEREAS residents, businesses, schools and community organizations surrounding the proposed location have expressed concerns regarding public safety, neighbourhood impacts, cleanliness, behaviour in public Public Health and Social Services Committee Open Session Minutes PHSSC 6-2026 July 14, 2026 Page 7 spaces and the need for meaningful communication and ongoing oversight; WHEREAS the proposed shelter is located in close proximity to neighbourhood parks, schools, residential areas and local businesses, making effective management of public spaces and mitigation of visible street disorder essential to maintaining community confidence while supporting successful shelter operations; and WHEREAS the City of St. Catharines supports approaches that improve housing

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: COM 11-2026 Building Safer Communities Fund - Program Wrap-up and Results COM 13-2026 Medical Director Annual Report 2025 COM 15-2026 Seniors Services Quality Improvement Report April-June 2026 COM-C 18-2026 Correspondence from Niagara Regional Housing respecting Single Source Plumbing Work – 30 Robinson Street, Grimsby PHD-C 13-2026 Tobacco Enforcement – Public Health’s Role and Future Vision PHD-C 14-2026 Nurse-Family Partnership Program

That Confidential Memorandum COM-C 19-2026, dated July 14, 2026, respecting A Matter of a Proposed Disposition of Land by Niagara Regional Housing pursuant to section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Lease of 5017 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls (Report NRH 4-2026), BE RECEIVED for information.