Council

That Joe Viera, Regional Towing, BE PERMITTED to appear before Council as an individual delegate respecting Business Licensing Overview (Minute Item 8, Minutes CSC 5-2025 (Agenda Item 12.4)).

That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move the consideration of the Motion to Endorse the Development of a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention in Niagara Region (Agenda Item 14.1) to immediately following the delegations on this matter.

That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move the consideration of Memorandum CL-C 34-2025, respecting Filling of Vacant Regional Council Seat - City of Port Colborne (Agenda Item 11.1), to precede Presentations (Agenda Item 6).

That Council Agenda CL 9-2025, BE ADOPTED, as amended.

That Memorandum CL-C 34-2025, dated June 26, 2025, respecting Filing of Vacant Regional Council Seat – City of Port Colborne, BE RECEIVED; and That, further to the correspondence received from the City of Port Colborne, dated June 18, 2025, respecting City of Port Colborne – Recommendation for Appointment to fill Vacant Seat on Regional Council – Vance Badawey, Regional Council APPROVE the recommendation of the City of Port Colborne to appoint Vance Badawey to fill the vacant seat of Regional Councillor for the City of Port Colborne.

That Vance Badawey BE APPOINTED as Regional Councillor for the City of Port Colborne 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 Vance Badawey at this time in order that Mr. Badawey can assume his seat immediately after taking the Declaration of Office.

That Councillor Badawey BE APPOINTED to the Public Works Committee and Planning and Economic Development Committee effective immediately, for the remainder of this term of Council.

Whereas human trafficking in Niagara is currently a persistent challenge impacting the hospitality and tourism sectors; Whereas human trafficking is a critical issue due to the region’s proximity to the U.S. border and the thriving tourism and hospitality sectors, which create environments where sexual and labour exploitation can go unnoticed; Whereas women, newcomers, racially-marginalized people, people experiencing poverty, people living with disabilities, and children in the child welfare system are disproportionately targeted and impacted by the harms perpetuated by traffickers; Whereas 60% of human trafficking cases in Ontario occur along the corridor linking Toronto and Niagara; Whereas data from the Niagara Regional Police Service comparing 2023 to 2024 indicates the number of human trafficking investigations increased by 61%; the number of victims identified increased by 700%; the number of accused charged increased by 190%; the number of criminal charges laid increased by 75%; and the number of referrals from NRPS’ Human Trafficking Unit to Victim Services Niagara increased by 133%; Whereas human trafficking thrives in secrecy, but with leadership and commitment, local government can be on the front line of prevention and protection; Whereas local businesses and organizations are key to preventing human trafficking through proactive measures such as The 4 Ps: prevention, protection, partnership, and prosecution; Whereas local area municipalities have already begun t

That the rules of procedure BE SUSPENDED to permit Minute Item 8, Minutes CSC 5-2025 (Agenda Item 12.4), Report CLK 3-2025 to be moved up on the agenda to BE DEALT WITH at this time. Two-thirds majority having been achieved, the Regional Chair declared the vote,

That Report CLK 3-2025, dated June 11, 2025, Business Licensing Overview, BE RECEIVED for information; That staff BE DIRECTED to explore options with the tow operators regarding managing the tow rotation list in the same manner as currently being done and consult with Legal Staff and NRPS; and That a report on this matter BE BROUGHT FORWARD for consideration at the Corporate Services Committee meeting in August.

That Minutes CL 8-2025 being the Open and Closed Session minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, BE ADOPTED.

That Memorandum CAO 9-2025, dated June 26, 2025, respecting Commissioner, Corporate Services, BE RECEIVED for information.

That Minutes BRCOTW 1-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PWC 6-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes PHSSC 6-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Public Health & Social Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Report CSD 13-2025 and the proposed amendment, BE

That Minutes BRCOTW 2-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

That Minutes COTW 5-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.

Whereas the OPP recover the cost of policing those municipalities through a billing model put in place in 2015 that includes a base cost per property as well as variable costs related to the number of calls for service and other factors; Whereas other regional models exist for policing costs, such as Caledon, which is serviced by the OPP, even though they are a part of Peel Region; Whereas Section 326 of the Municipal Act, 2001, allows municipalities to impose "special charges" for specific services, which could be applied on a per-household basis if structured appropriately. For example, a specialized subset of services for limited areas or properties receiving a unique or enhanced level of service. e.g., additional policing in a specific neighbourhood or business district. Alternatively it is possible to introduce tiered levies for high-crime or high-traffic areas requiring additional resources. (Example in Ottawa: Downtown business zones fund supplementary foot patrols and community officers through special assessments); Whereas some municipalities in Ontario consider and account for the impacts of community development and expansion on policing costs. (Example in Mississauga: Allocates development charge revenues toward future police infrastructure, such as stations or vehicles); Regional Council Open Session Minutes CL 9-2025 June 26, 2025 Page 13 Whereas in the Niagara Region, transit costs are now levied by assessment and service. This funding strategy was chosen to en

That Confidential Report CSD 32-2025, dated June 11, 2025, respecting A Matter of Advice that is Subject to Solicitor Client Privilege and Respecting Litigation under s. 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001– Bi-Annual Litigation Claims Summary, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.

That Confidential Report HR 2-2025, dated June 26, 2025, respecting A Matter of Labour Relation: CUPE and its Local 1757, Public Health – Tentative Agreement, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.

That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 2025-26 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 2025-27 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways - (Parking Prohibitions on Regional Road 12 and Regional Road 73). Bill 2025-28 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways - (Stopping Prohibition on Regional Road 43 (Bridge Street) in the City of Niagara Falls). Bill 2025-29 A by-law to amend By-law 89-2000 being a By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Traffic on Regional Highways (40KM/H in School Zones). Bill 2025-30 A by-law to stop up and close a portion of Regional Road 114 (Railroad Street) in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bill 2025-31 A by-law to amend By-law 36-2015 being A By-law to Establish an Administrative Penalty System respecting the Stopping, Standing or Parking of Vehicles upon Highways within the Jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Regional Council Open Session Minutes CL 9-2025 June 26, 2025 Page 16 Bill 2025-33 A By-law to assume and dedicate Part 1 on 30R-16353 in the Town of Niagara- on-the-Lake as part of Regional Road 82 (York Road). Bill 2025-34 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of Regional Council at its meeting held June 26, 2025.