PHSSC

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 funding BE APPROVED, in order to meet provincial requirements for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program.

That Report COM 11-2024, dated April 9, 2024, respecting Extension of Lease Agreement at 350 Ontario Street in St. Catharines, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Community Services BE APPROVED to exercise its option to extend the existing short term Lease Agreement at 350 Ontario Street, St. Catharines from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025; 2. That the Commissioner of Community Services BE AUTHORIZED to execute the required notice to extend the term of the Lease Agreement and such other ancillary documents as negotiated by Real Estate services in a form satisfactory to the Director, Legal and Court Services, in order to complete the extension; and Public Health and Social Services Committee Open Session Minutes PHSSC 4-2024 April 9, 2024 Page 3 3. That Real Estate Services BE DIRECTED to complete the negotiations of the lease agreement extension and obtain Council approval through Corporate Services Committee.

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: COM-C 3-2024 Seniors Services LTC Homes Volunteer Update COM-C 4-2024 Correspondence from Niagara Regional Housing – Single Source Emergency Plumbing Work COM-C 5-2024 Urgent Service Manager Notification - Niagara