PHSSC

That Report COM 04-2019, dated February 19, 2019, respecting Niagara Prosperity Initiative Update and Appointments to the Niagara Prosperity Initiative's Request for Proposals Review Committee, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Councillors Greenwood, Ip and Villella, BE APPOINTED to the Niagara Prosperity Initiative's Request for Proposals Review Committee for a four year term (2018 - 2022).

That Report COM 05-2019, dated February 19, 2019, respecting Emergency Social Services - Canadian Red Cross Contract/Agreement, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, BE AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) for the provision of emergency social services for a term of three years, in a form that is satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

That Report COM 06-2019, dated February 19, 2019, respecting Appointments to the Community Advisory Board (CAB) for Homelessness Services, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Councillors Rigby and Sendzik, BE APPOINTED to the Community Advisory Board (CAB) for Homelessness Services for a four year term (2018 - 2022); and 2. That the Community Advisory Board’s terms of reference BE AMENDED to provide for representation from two (2) members of Regional Council.

That Report PHD 04-2019, dated February 19, 2019, respecting Niagara Emergency Management Program Annual Report, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That a Member of Regional Council, BE APPOINTED as a representative on the Niagara Region Emergency Management Program Committee.

That Report PHD 05-2019, dated February 19, 2019, respecting the 2019 Public Health Annual Service Plan and budget submission, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the Board of Health/Regional Council APPROVE the 2019 Annual Service Plan (ASP) and budget submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for March 1, 2019.

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: COM 02-2019 Books and Pajamas Event to Support Niagara Children and Youth COM 07-2019 Senior Services Quality Improvement Report - September to December 2018

That Community Services staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report for the Public Health and Social Services Committee meeting being held on April 17, 2019, investigating the benefits and potential drawbacks of Niagara Region becoming a member of UNESCO's Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination and provide recommended actions respecting initiating meaningful work in Niagara.