Council (includes All Committees)

1. That, the minutes relating to the July 14, 2025 Council (including all Committees) Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

1. That the minutes relating to the July 14, 2025 Public Meetings, be accepted.

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance

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

1. That, the minutes relating to the May 2, 2025 Age Friendly Advisory Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted

1. That Information Report PD-29-2025 titled “Overview on Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, and Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, be received

1. That, Recommendation Report PD-32-2025 titled “Recommendation Report – Removal of Holding Provision (H-13) for Lot 34 Plan M89, dated August 11, 2025, be received; and, 2. That, Council authorize the removal of the Holding Provision (H-13) on the subject lands as identified on the attached By- law referenced as Schedule A.

1. That, Information Report PD-31-2025 titled, “Information Report: 132 College Street – Official Plan Amendment (File No. 1701-002-25); Zoning By-law Amendment (File No.1601-004-25); Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 2000- 002-25); Draft Plan of Condominium (File No. 2000-003- 25CDM); Site Plan Approval (File No. 2100-004-25)”, dated August 11, 2025 be received for information.

1. That, Recommendation Report PD-30-2025 titled “Recommendation Report – Removal of Holding Provision (H-11) for 4944 Concession 4 Road (Silverdale Sports Centre Ltd.)”, dated August 11, 2025, be received; and 2. That, Council authorize a bylaw for the removal of the Holding Provision (H-11) on the subject lands as identified on the attached By-law referenced as Schedule A.

1. That, Recommendation Report T-11-2025, titled “2026 Budget Process and Schedule”, dated August 11, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Council approve the reduction of the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg 530/22, being the Council Amendment Period, from 30 calendar days to 15 business days; and, 3. That, Council adopt the proposed 2026 Budget Timeline as attached as Schedule “A”.

1. That Recommendation Report LLS-08-2025 titled “Amendment to Delegation of Authority By-law – Addition of Director, Growth and Sustainability and Director, Corporate Services/Treasurer Schedules” dated August 11, 2025, be received; and, 2. That, an amending by-law such as the one attached as Schedule “A” be approved.

1. That Recommendation Report O-18-2025, titled “St. Ann’s Road Reconstruction – Tender Award – Budget Amendment BA 2025-07”, dated August 11, 2025, be received; and, 2. That the construction tender for the above project be awarded to Baiocco Construction Corp. in the amount of $3,024,209.62 (excluding HST); and, 3. That the Construction Administration and Construction Inspection for the construction be awarded to Urban & Environmental Management Inc. in the amount of $249,983.30 (excluding HST); and, 4. That geotechnical testing for the project be awarded to Landtek Limited at an upset limit of $50,000.00 (excluding HST); and, 5. That, Budget Amendment BA 2025-07, as outlined in Schedule C, to reallocate the budgeted expenditures and financing, be approved; and, 6. That, a By-Law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Baiocco Construction Corp. be passed.

1. That, Recommendation Report O-20-2025, titled “Sanitary Sewer CCTV Inspections Tender Authorization”, dated August 11th, 2025 be received; and, 2. That, Council accept the tender submission by Bob Robinson & Son Construction for the Sanitary Sewer CCTV Inspections Tender, in the amount of $164,254.75 (plus HST); and, 3. That, Council approve the expenditure of $190,000.00 to complete this project; and, 4. That, a By-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Bob Robinson & Son Construction.

1. That Recommendation Report O-19-2025 titled “Wade Road and Regional Road 20 Reconstruction Project – Cost Sharing Agreement Execution – Budget Amendment BA 2025-08” dated August 11, 2025, be received; and, 2. That, Budget Amendment BA2025-08, as outlined in Schedule B, to reflect a project budget reduction of $1,270,000, with new funding from the HEWSF Grant and reduced funding from Development Charges, Capital Reserve, Sidewalk Reserve, Sewer Reserve, Debenture, and CCBF Grant, be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Cost Sharing Agreement with the Niagara Region.

1. That, Information Report titled “Monthly Update – July 2025” dated August 11, 2025, be received for information.

1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-50, 2025-51, 2025-52, 2025-53, 2025-54 and 2025-55 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.