Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS Niagara experiences a high level of human trafficking due to it being a US border community, easily accessible from the GTA and a tourism center; WHEREAS the profoundly negative effects of human trafficking not only dramatically affects the victims, but is also felt throughout the entire Niagara region, as it funds organized crime and consumes countless public resources; WHEREAS the YWCA has successfully assumed a leadership role in Niagara by initiating and coordinating the development of the Anti-Human Trafficking Emergency Response Protocol with over a dozen community partners; WHEREAS the YWCA continues to lead the fight against human trafficking in Niagara; WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the YWCA continue to enjoy a productive partnership in the fight against human trafficking; WHEREAS the YWCA has submitted a formal funding application to the Province of Ontario to provide the necessary resources to operate a 6-bed emergency crisis housing project to serve youth between the ages of 16- 24 who are escaping human trafficking; WHEREAS the YWCA’s project will provide those exiting a human trafficking situation with the necessary skills to build the resiliency to achieve a long-term exit; and WHEREAS the YWCA’s project directly aligns with Council strategic plan to build safe and inclusive neighbourhoods; Public Health and Social Services Committee Open Session Minutes PHSSC 8-2020 September 8, 2020 Page 3 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the R
Moved by Councillor Greenwood, seconded by Councillor Witteveen
Carried
That Correspondence Item COM-C 27-2020, being a letter to Niagara Region Council Members from E. Zimmerman, Executive Director, YWCA Niagara Region, dated August 21, 2020, respecting Anti-Human Trafficking Community Support Fund Application, Province of Ontario, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by Councillor Rigby, seconded by Councillor Ip
Carried
That Report COM 16-2020, dated September 8, 2020, respecting Approval of the 2019 Community Services Program Audits, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the 2019 Child Care Services draft audited Schedule of Revenues and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Appendix 1 to Report COM 16-2020) BE APPROVED; 2. That the 2019 audited Long-Term Care Home Annual Reports for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Appendices 2-9 to Report COM 16- 2020) BE APPROVED; 3. That staff BE DIRECTED to co-ordinate with the auditor to finalize the statements as presented; and 4. That this report BE FORWARDED to the Region’s Audit Committee for information.
Moved by Councillor Insinna, seconded by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: PHD-C 7-2020 COVID-19 Response and Business Continuity in Public Health and Emergency Services COM-C 28-2020 COVID-19 Response and Business Continuity in Community Services COM 17-2020 Seniors Services Quality Improvement Report – April to June 2020 COM 18-2020 ProKids Program – Providing Recreational/Cultural Opportunities for Children/Youth 2019 Year End Report and COVID-19 Impact Public Health and Social Services Committee Open Session Minutes PHSSC 8-2020 September 8, 2020 Page 5 COM-C 25-2020 Activities related to Niagara’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan for June, July and August 2020 COM-C 23-2020 Niagara Regional Housing Quarterly Report April 1 to June 30, 2020 COM-C 24-2020 Niagara Regional Housing 2019 Annual Report COM-C 26-2020 Regulation Changes to the Housing Services Act, 2011 and Communications Plan Update
Moved by Councillor Whalen, seconded by Councillor Butters