Council Special

That Council Agenda CL 7-2021, BE ADOPTED.

That Report CSD 26-2021, dated April 22, 2021, respecting Regional Development Charges Complaint, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: Special Regional Council Open Session Minutes CL 7-2021 April 22, 2021 Page 3 1. That the complaint filed with respect to the Regional Development Charges payable pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, for the property located at 260/270 Hunter Road, Grimsby, BE DISMISSED by Regional Council.

That Correspondence Item CL-C 28-2021, being a memorandum from D. Gibbs, Director, Legal & Court Services and A.-M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated April 22, 2021, respecting Responsibilities of the Board of Health, BE RECEIVED for information.

That Regional Council DIRECT the Regional Chair to submit a code of conduct complaint to the Integrity Commissioner to investigate whether the participation of a Councillor (namely Councillor Bylsma) in the public protest that took place in St. Catharines on April 10, 2021, during the provincial stay at home order was in contravention of the Region's Code of Conduct; and provide a report to Council with his findings and recommendations.

That Regional Council ENDORSE the issuance of the formal public statement below which reaffirms Council’s commitment to the code of conduct, the need to follow and respect all federal, provincial and municipal statutes and recognition of the role and influence that municipal leaders have in the community: As required by the Municipal Act, 2001, Niagara Regional Council has a formal code of conduct that each member committed to following when being sworn into office. The code spells out what is considered acceptable conduct and the expectation is that every member will follow it closely. We believe that the standards outlined in our code serve to enhance the public’s confidence in the Region, as well as ensure members conduct themselves with integrity. Special Regional Council Open Session Minutes CL 7-2021 April 22, 2021 Page 5 As Regional Councillors, we are required to accurately communicate the decisions of council, even if we may disagree with the outcome. All members are expected to be mindful of the importance of their duties, and the influence they have in the community. Those who hold elected office are seen as leaders within their municipalities and should conduct themselves in a way that maintains and promotes the public’s trust. We take breaches of the code seriously. Councillors are entitled to due process under the Municipal Act and we rely on the services of an Integrity Commissioner to provide us with advice before taking any actions. When a Councillor is found

That the motion respecting Code of Conduct revisions BE

That Memorandum CHR 2-2021, being a memorandum from Regional Chair Bradley, dated April 22, 2021, respecting Options for Consideration in regards to CL-C 28-2021, BE RECEIVED for information.

That Bill 2021-22 being a by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of Regional Council at its special meeting held on April 22, 2021, BE NOW READ and DO PASS.