Council

That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move the consideration of Memorandum CL-C 26-2025, respecting Filling of Vacant Regional Council Seat (Agenda Item 11.1), to precede Presentations (Agenda Item 6).

That Council Agenda CL 6-2025, BE ADOPTED, as amended.

That Memorandum CL-C 26-2025, dated April 24, 2025, respecting Filling of Vacant Regional Council Seat – Town of Pelham, BE RECEIVED; and That, further to the correspondence received from the Town of Pelham, dated March 27, 2025, respecting Town of Pelham Vacant Regional Council Seat, Regional Council APPROVE the recommendation of the Town of Pelham to appoint Wayne Olson to fill the vacant seat of Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham.

That Wayne Olson BE APPOINTED as Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham to fill the vacant seat for the remainder of the existing Council term (until November 14, 2026); and That the Regional Clerk ADMINISTER the Declaration of Office to Wayne Olson at this time in order that Mr. Olson can assume his seat immediately after taking the Declaration of Office.

That Councillor Olson BE APPOINTED to the Public Works Committee, Public Health and Social Services Committee, Corporate Services Committee, Planning & Economic Development Committee, Audit Committee, and Agricultural Policy and Action Committee, effective immediately, for the remainder of this term of Council; and That the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to provide for representation from up to seven (7) members of Regional Council.

That Minutes CL 5-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, BE ADOPTED.

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: CHR 2-2025 Niagara Week 2025 Scheduling Changes CL-C 28-2025 Appointment of Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers CL-C 29-2025 2025 Budget Amendment - Report PW-16 2025 Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan – Transportation Services

That Report CSD 26-2025, dated April 24, 2025, respecting Public Procurement and Reciprocal Tariffs: Considerations and Potential Impacts, BE RECEIVED for information.

That Minutes AC 1-2025 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, March 24, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes COTW 3-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PWC 4-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PHSSC 4-2025 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Public Health & Social Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes CSC 3-2025 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Corporate Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PEDC 3-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

Whereas the Niagara Region, along with communities across Canada, is facing an emerging economic crisis, influenced by complex global factors and external non-Canadian interests that are adversely affecting Canadian citizens and our business community; Whereas as a border region, Niagara is uniquely and disproportionately impacted by these global disruptions, with 72% of goods produced in Niagara exported to the United States and 54% of our input materials imported from the U.S., putting our supply chains and business viability at significant risk; and Whereas while the full impact on employment and local business remains uncertain, early indicators suggest that Niagara's economic stability may be challenged in the coming year, and it is prudent to proactively prepare for a range of economic outcomes. Regional Council Open Session Minutes CL 6-2025 April 24, 2025 Page 9 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Niagara Region TAKE immediate, responsible steps to prioritize local focus, reduce discretionary spending, and safeguard resources to better support residents and businesses during this period of economic uncertainty as follows: a) That all staff and Members of Regional Council suspend participation in US trade shows, conferences, for the 2025 calendar year, whether as attendees, presenters, or exhibitors; b) That US advocacy and government relations opportunities be excluded from this prohibition; c) That staff and Members of Regional Council instead prioritize local and

That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 2025-15 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 Implementation in the City of Niagara Falls). Bill 2025-16 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 Roadways). Bill 2025-17 A by-law to provide for the regulation of traffic on Regional Highways in School Zones and to repeal By-laws 100-2013 and 2017-76. Bill 2025-18 A by-law to appoint Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing various Regional By-laws for The Regional Municipality of Niagara and to repeal By-law 2024-79. Bill 2025-19 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of Regional Council at its meeting held April 24, 2025.