Council

That in accordance with subsection 2.4 of Niagara Region's Procedural By-law, the rules of procedure, specifically Section 13 of the Procedural By-law, BE SUSPENDED to permit Sam Oosterhoff, MPP, to appear before Council as a delegate respecting Bill 66 Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act.

That the Council Agenda CL 03-2019, BE ADOPTED, as amended.

That the following minutes of Regional Council BE ADOPTED: Open Session Minutes CL 19-2018, Thursday, December 13, 2018 (Special) Open and Closed Session Minutes CL 20-2018, Thursday, December 13, 2018 Open and Closed Session Minutes CL 21-2018, Thursday, December 28, 2018 (Special) Open Session Minutes CL 1-2019, Thursday, January 10, 2019 (Special)

That the following items BE DEALT WITH as follows: CL-C 01-2019 respecting By-laws for Council Consideration at Regional Council meeting being held on January 17, 2019, BE RECEIVED; and CL-C 10-2019 respecting Niagara Region's Comments on Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018, BE RECEIVED.

That Report CLK 01-2019, dated January 17, 2019, respecting Progress Report respecting Implementation of Recommendations from the Ontario Ombudsman Report “Press Pause”, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: That Report CLK 01-2019 BE CIRCULATED to the Ontario Ombudsman for their information.

That Report CLK 02-2019, dated January 17, 2019, respecting Regional Council Ante Room, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Regional Council APPROVE the use of the Council Chamber for Standing Committee and Council meetings that are closed to the public; and, 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report outlining options to implement the functionality required to facilitate meetings that are closed to the public in Committee Room 4 for the Regional Council meeting being held on March 28, 2019.

That Correspondence Item CL-C 02-2019, being a memorandum from A.-M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated January 17, 2019, respecting Councillor Junkin's Request for Appointment to the Transportation Steering Committee, BE RECEIVED; and, That Councillor Junkin BE APPOINTED to the Transportation Steering Committee.

That Report CLK 03-2019, dated January 17, 2019, respecting Extension of Integrity Commissioner Contract, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That an extension to March 31, 2023 of the contract with ADR Chambers Inc. for Integrity Commissioner services (2017-RFP- 15) BE APPROVED; 2. That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an amending agreement with ADR Chambers Inc. for Integrity Commissioner services from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2023, in a form satisfactory to the Director, Legal and Court Services; and, 3. That the necessary by-law BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Council for consideration.

That Correspondence Item CL-C 03-2019, being a memorandum from A.-M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated January 17, 2019, respecting appointment to Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Board, BE RECEIVED; and, That Councillor Foster BE APPOINTED as Niagara Region's representative on the SWIFT Board of Directors.

That Correspondence Item CL-C 04-2019, being a letter from M. Oppenlaender, Chair, Grape Growers of Ontario, respecting request for Council resolution supporting 100% Ontario-grown grapes and wine, BE RECEIVED; and, That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to draft a letter to the Provincial Government and area MPPs in response to the public consultation on the Modernization of Alcohol Sales in support of 100 percent Ontario-grown grapes and wine. The following friendly amendment was accepted by the Regional Chair, and the mover and seconder of the motion: That Correspondence Item CL-C 04-2019, being a letter from M. Oppenlaender, Chair, Grape Growers of Ontario, respecting request for Council resolution supporting 100% Ontario-grown grapes and wine, BE RECEIVED; and, Regional Council Open Session Minutes 1-2019 January 17, 2019 Page 8 That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to draft a letter to the Provincial Government and area MPPs requesting the Provincial Government include in its retail channel regulations specific policies that support and expand growth of 100 percent Ontario grown and produced grapes and wine and Ontario-made craft beer. At this time, Councillor Darte declared a direct pecuniary interest with respect to CL-C 04-2019 (Agenda Item 11.2.6) respecting Request for Council Resolution Supporting 100% Ontario-grown grapes and wine, as the resolution, as amended, deals with craft beer and Councillor Darte is the co-owner of a craft brewery. The Regional Chair called th

That Report COM 03-2019, dated January 17, 2019, respecting Bill 66: Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act: Legislative Amendments related to Home Child Care Programs, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: Regional Council Open Session Minutes 1-2019 January 17, 2019 Page 9 That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to write a letter to the Ministry of Education containing the recommended changes to Bill 66 as they relate to Home Child Care and to include this report for their consideration.

That the motion BE AMENDED to include the following clause: That any decisions to make changes to waste collection service delivery BE

That Report PHSSC 1-2019, being the Open Session minutes of the Public Health and Social Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED. 12.2.1 Minute Item 6.3 respecting Preventing Deaths by Suicide on Public Infrastructure The recommendation respecting Preventing Deaths by Suicide on Public Infrastructure contained in Minute Item 6.3 was considered separately as follows: Regional Council Open Session Minutes 1-2019 January 17, 2019 Page 12 That Report PHD 03-2019, dated January 8, 2019, respecting Preventing Deaths by Suicide on Public Infrastructure, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1) That Regional Council, as the Board of Health, RESOLVES that current public discourse around suicide has caused contagion and REQUESTS local media and others with a public audience to adhere to the Canadian Psychiatry Association’s 2017 “Media Guidelines for Suicide Reporting” to prevent further contagion of suicide; 2) That Regional Council as the Board of Health ENDORSE the proposed framework for preventing suicides on public infrastructure; 3) That Regional Council as the Board of Health APPROVE a barrier at the location of multiple recent deaths by suicide and DIRECT staff to proceed with planning for such a barrier for installation in 2019, reporting back by spring 2019 with a final recommendation, detailed cost estimates, and incorporation in the 2019 Capital Budget; 4) That Region

That Report CSC 1-2019 being the Open Session minutes of the Corporate Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED. 12.3.1 Minute Item 7.1 respecting Request to Write-Off Outstanding Amounts over $25,000 The recommendation respecting Request to Write-Off Outstanding Amounts over $25,000 contained in Minute Item 7.1 was considered separately as follows: That Report CSD 2-2019, dated January 9, 2019, respecting Request to Write-off Outstanding Amounts over $25,000, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable totaling $542,745.00 BE APPROVED.

That Report PEDC 1-2019 being the Open Session minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Report BRCOTW 1-2019 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, January 10, 2019, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

Whereas on May 21, 2015, Regional Council amended Niagara Region Procedural By-law No. 120-2010, as amended, to replace “invocation” with “moment of silence”; Whereas on September 10, 2015, Regional Council

WHEREAS Niagara Region is home to environmental and ecologically critical resources including two Great Lakes and the Niagara River, the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere, Ontario’s agricultural heartland and international grape and wine industry; and WHEREAS Niagara Region, the communities of Niagara and the Government of Ontario share the common priorities for economic development, job creation, investment attraction and fostering an environment for economic prosperity. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Niagara Regional Council SUPPORTS the Government of Ontario’s goal to reduce regulatory burdens, strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness, and make it easier for businesses to locate, expand and create jobs, and ENCOURAGES the Government to consult with municipalities to identify ways to streamline the planning and development approvals process and regulations, without eliminating critical environmental protections. Regional Council Open Session Minutes 1-2019 January 17, 2019 Page 16 The following friendly amendment was accepted by the Regional Chair, and the mover and seconder of the motion as follows: That Niagara Regional Council SUPPORTS the Government of Ontario’s goal to reduce regulatory burdens, strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness, and make it easier for businesses to locate, expand and create jobs, however ENCOURAGES the Government to consult with municipalities to identify ways to streamline the planning and development approvals process and regulations, wit

That Confidential Memorandum CL-C 9-2019 respecting A Matter of A Proposed or Pending Acquisition of Land - NRH 02-2019 Social Infrastructure Fund Yr-3 Acquisition Apartment Building & Land 2019 Capital Budget Approval, BE RECEIVED and Council CONFIRMS the approval of the recommendations contained therein.

That the following Bill BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 2019-03 A by-law to amend By-law 120-2010, the Procedural By-law. Bill 2019-04 A by-law to appoint an acting Regional Chair and to repeal By-law 28-2018. Bill 2019-05 A by-law to stop up and close a portion of Regional Road 27 (Wellandport Road) in the Township of West Lincoln. Bill 2019-06 A by-law to amend By-law 02-2016, being a by-law to define the procurement policies and procedures for The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Bill 2019-07 A by-law to amend By-law 112-2013, being a Regional by-law to protect children and vulnerable persons from exposure to outdoor and second-hand smoke. Bill 2019-08 A by-law to authorized long-term financing (1-30 years) in the amount of $2,640,000; Niagara Region Capital Projects. Regional Council Open Session Minutes 1-2019 January 17, 2019 Page 18 Bill 2019-09 A by-law to authorize a 2019 interim and waste management special upper-tier levy for The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Bill 2019-10 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 17, 2019.