Council

That Council Agenda CL 9-2026, BE ADOPTED.

That Minutes CL 7-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, BE ADOPTED.

That Minutes PWC 5-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PHSSC 5-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Health & Social Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED. 12.2.1 Minutes PHSSC 5-2026, Minute Item 6.1, Report PHD 5-2026, respecting Endorsement of Bill S-202 Alcohol Labelling Position Policy The motion contained in Minute Item 6.1, Report PHD 5-2026, respecting Endorsement of Bill S-202 Alcohol Labelling Positing Policy was considered separately as follows: That Report PHD 5-2026, dated May 12, 2026, respecting Endorsement of Bill S-702 Alcohol Labelling Position Policy, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the Board of Health ENDORSE “Statement from Provincial/Territorial Chief Medical Officers of Health on Labelling of Alcohol Products” (Appendix 1 of Report PHD 5- 2026); and Regional Council Open Session Minutes CL 9-2026 May 28, 2026 Page 4 2. That the Acting Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to write a letter on behalf of the Board of Health to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology, expressing support for federal action through Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Food and Drug Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages).

That Minutes CSC 4-2026 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Corporate Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PEDC 4-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes AC 2-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, May 25, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Confidential Report PDS 11-2026, dated May 28, 2026, respecting A Matter of Litigation Affecting the Municipality and A Matter of Legal Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege under s. 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Ontario Land Tribunal Settlement of Uppers Quarry (Niagara Falls) Appeal, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 2026-24 A by-law to authorize the borrowing upon 10 year instalment debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $7,419,000.00 for capital works of The City of Welland. Bill 2026-25 A by-law to authorize the borrowing upon 10 year instalment debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $8,760,000.00 for capital works of The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Bill 2026-26 A by-law to authorize the borrowing upon instalment debentures in the aggregate of the principal amounts authorized by By-law No. 2026-24 and By-law No. 2026- 25 in the amount of $16,179,000.00 and for the issuing of one series of instalment debentures therefor. Bill 2026-27 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways (Prohibited Turns on Regional Road 40) in the Town of Grimsby. Bill 2026-28 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways (All-Way Stop Designation Regional Road 40 at Ontario Street) in the Town of Grimsby. Bill 2026-29 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways (Parking Prohibition on Regional Road 1 (Dominion Road) in the Town of Fort Erie. Bill 2026-30 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways (Posted Speed Limits on Regional Highways). Bill 2026-31 A by-law to adopt, rati