THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARACOUNCIL AGENDA CL 15-2024Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.Council Chamber - In Person and Electronic MeetingNiagara Region Headquarters, Campbell West1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ONTo view live stream meeting proceedings visit: niagararegion.ca/government/council1.CALL TO ORDER 2.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT 3.SINGING OF 'O CANADA' 4.ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4.1Addition of Items 4.2Changes in Order of Items 5.DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 6.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NIAGARA REGIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION Regional Council will be acting in its capacity as the sole class SM Member of the Corporation for the Annual General Meeting of the Niagara Regional Housing Corporation.6.1Call to Order and Confirmation of Quorum 6.2Adoption of Agenda 6.3Declarations of Conflict of Interest 6.4Adoption of Minutes 1.AGM Minutes October 19, 2023.pdfAnnual General Meeting held October 19, 2023 (Excerpt from Regional Council Minutes CL 14-2023)6.5Confirmation of Financial Statements and Auditor's Report 1.2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements.pdf2.2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements Appendix 1.pdf3.2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements Appendix 2.pdf4.NRH Management Rep Letter - April 19, 2024.pdf6.6Appointment of Auditor for 2024 Fiscal Year 1.Appointment of Auditors.pdf6.7Ratification of 2023 Motions 1.Board Member Ratification of 2023 Motions.pdf2.Board Member Ratification of 2023 Motions Appendix 1.pdf6.8Niagara Regional Housing Board Member Re-Appointments 1.NRH Board Member Re-Appointments.pdf6.9Adjournment 7.PRESENTATIONS 7.1Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) - Awards of Excellence Presentation Award of Excellence Presentation - Collaboration with External Organizations Award to Niagara Region for the Niagara Region Transit Consolidation ProjectBev Hendry, Immediate Past President, Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators 8.CHAIR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS 9.DELEGATIONS 10.ADOPTION OF MINUTES 10.1Council Minutes CL 14-2024 1.CL 14-2024 Minutes September 26, 2024.pdfThursday, September 26, 2024The above minutes are presented for errors and/or omissions only.11.CORRESPONDENCE None.12.ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION None.13.COMMITTEE REPORTS - OPEN SESSION 13.1Public Works Committee 1.SUMMARY - PWC Recommendations October 8, 2024.pdf2.PWC 9-2024 Minutes October 8, 2024.pdf3.PWC-C 12-2024 Delegation Request T. Richardson.pdf4.PWC-C 12-2024 Delegation Correspondence T. Richardson.pdf5.PW 30-2024.pdf6.PW 31-2024 - Presentation Biosolids Master Plan Update.pdf7.PW 31-2024 Biosolids Master Plan.pdfMinutes PWC 9-2024, Tuesday, October 8, 202413.2Public Health and Social Services Committee 1.SUMMARY - PHSSC Recommendations October 8, 2024.pdf2.PHSSC 9-2024 Minutes October 8, 2024.pdf3.COM 30-2024.pdf4.PHD 6-2024.pdf5.COM-C 12-2024.pdf6.COM-C 13-2024.pdf7.PHD 5-2024.pdfMinutes PHSSC 9-2024, Tuesday, October 8, 202413.3Corporate Services Committee 1.SUMMARY - CSC Recommendations October 9, 2024.pdf2.CSC 9-2024 Minutes October 9, 2024.pdf3.CSD 41-2024.pdf4.CSD 49-2024.pdf5.HR 8-2024.pdf6.CSD 32-2024.pdf7.CSC-C 10-2024.pdfMinutes CSC 9-2024, Wednesday, October 9, 202413.4Planning and Economic Development Committee 1.SUMMARY - PEDC Recommendations October 9, 2024.pdf2.PEDC 9-2024 Minutes October 9, 2024.pdf3.PDS 27-2024.pdf4.ED 13-2024 Strategic Marketing Update Presentation.pdf5.ED 13-2024 Strategic Marketing Update.pdf6.PDS 29-2024.pdf7.PDS 31-2024.pdfMinutes PEDC 9-2024, Wednesday, October 9, 202413.5Budget Review Committee of the Whole Minutes BRCOTW 3-2024, Thursday, October 17, 2024To be distributed.14.CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT(S) 15.MOTIONS 15.1Endorsement of Ontario Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” Campaign 1.2024 10 24 Cllr Ip.pdfIn accordance with the notice requirements of Section 18.1(a) of Niagara Region’s Procedural By-law, Councillor Ip provided a motion for consideration at the October 24, 2024, Council meeting respecting Endorsement of Ontario Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” Campaign.16.NOTICES OF MOTION 17.CLOSED SESSION 17.1Committee Reports - Closed Session Public Comments: 17.1.1Corporate Services Committee - Closed Session Public Comments: Minutes CSC 9-2024, Wednesday, October 9, 202417.1.2Planning & Economic Development Committee - Closed Session Public Comments: Minutes PEDC 9-2024, Wednesday, October 9, 202418.BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION 19.BY-LAWS 19.1Bill 2024-66 A by-law to authorize the execution of a loan and grant agreement for the Green Municipal fund with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines.To be distributed.19.2Bill 2024-67 A by-law to authorize the execution of a loan and grant agreement for the Green Municipal fund with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Corporation of the City of Welland.To be distributed.20.OTHER BUSINESS 21.ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.SUMMARY - PHSSC Recommendations October 8, 2024.pdf2.PHSSC 9-2024 Minutes October 8, 2024.pdf3.COM 30-2024.pdf4.PHD 6-2024.pdf5.COM-C 12-2024.pdf6.COM-C 13-2024.pdf7.PHD 5-2024.pdf1.SUMMARY - CSC Recommendations October 9, 2024.pdf2.CSC 9-2024 Minutes October 9, 2024.pdf3.CSD 41-2024.pdf4.CSD 49-2024.pdf5.HR 8-2024.pdf6.CSD 32-2024.pdf7.CSC-C 10-2024.pdf1.SUMMARY - PWC Recommendations October 8, 2024.pdf2.PWC 9-2024 Minutes October 8, 2024.pdf3.PWC-C 12-2024 Delegation Request T. Richardson.pdf4.PWC-C 12-2024 Delegation Correspondence T. Richardson.pdf5.PW 30-2024.pdf6.PW 31-2024 - Presentation Biosolids Master Plan Update.pdf7.PW 31-2024 Biosolids Master Plan.pdf1.SUMMARY - PEDC Recommendations October 9, 2024.pdf2.PEDC 9-2024 Minutes October 9, 2024.pdf3.PDS 27-2024.pdf4.ED 13-2024 Strategic Marketing Update Presentation.pdf5.ED 13-2024 Strategic Marketing Update.pdf6.PDS 29-2024.pdf7.PDS 31-2024.pdf1.AGM Minutes October 19, 2023.pdf1.2024 10 24 Cllr Ip.pdf1.Board Member Ratification of 2023 Motions.pdf2.Board Member Ratification of 2023 Motions Appendix 1.pdf1.CL 14-2024 Minutes September 26, 2024.pdf1.2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements.pdf2.2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements Appendix 1.pdf3.2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements Appendix 2.pdf4.NRH Management Rep Letter - April 19, 2024.pdf1.Appointment of Auditors.pdf1.NRH Board Member Re-Appointments.pdf