PHSSC

That the presentation respecting Missing Persons - Call for Regionalized Support BE RECEIVED.

That Report PHD 06-2019, dated March 19, 2019, respecting Mutual Assistance Agreement for Emergency Management, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Regional Council APPROVE entry into the Mutual Assistance Agreement as an equal partner with the 12 local area municipalities to facilitate necessary assistance required during an emergency situation; and 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer BE AUTHORIZED to execute the mutual assistance agreement and any ancillary documents on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Niagara.

That Report PHD 07-2019, dated March 19, 2019, respecting EMS Response Time Performance Plan, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Council APPROVE the Response Time Performance Plan (RTPP) changes outlined in Report PHD 07-2019.

That Report COM 12-2019, dated March 19, 2019, respecting Group Purchasing Services for Food and Related Supplies, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Complete Purchasing Services Inc. (CPSI) BE APPROVED as the single source purchasing agent for group purchasing services for food and related supplies for the dietary programs at the Niagara Region Seniors Services Long-Term Care (LTC) homes for a period of four years; and 2. That the vendors used in conjunction with the Complete Purchasing Services Inc. group purchasing program for food and related supplies for the dietary programs at the Niagara Region Long-Term Care homes BE APPROVED as single source vendors.

That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to send a letter to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care requesting an increase in the amount of funding allocated per resident, per day for meals and snacks for those living in Long-Term Care homes.

That Report COM 10-2019, dated March 19, 2019, respecting Homelessness Services System Review, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: COM 11-2019 Niagara Prosperity Initiative - 2015/2016 Project Evaluations COM-C 1-2019 Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Announcement "New Plan for Health Care Reform"

That the 2018 budget surplus identified in NRH 4-2019, BE CONSIDERED for reallocation to Niagara Regional Housing to be directed towards housing programs identified by Niagara Regional Housing in cooperation with Community Services to ensure all housing programs have access to the funds.

That Report NRH 4-2019, respecting Niagara Regional Housing Quarterly Report (Q4), October 1 to December 31, 2018, BE RECEIVED for information.