Council

That, administration proceed as directed in closed session in regards to Closed Session Item 7.1

1. That the minutes relating to the April 28, 2025 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

1. That the minutes relating to the May 12, 2025 Public Meetings, be accepted.

WHEREAS the Month of June is Pride Month in the Region of Niagara and around the globe; and WHEREAS Municipalities across the Region will be holding a variety of Pride commemorations throughout the month of June, commencing with the raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, June 2, 2025; and WHEREAS we recognize that public representation is extremely valuable and is an important way to help all people, and especially marginalized communities, feel safe, welcomed, supported and valued; and WHEREAS we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, where in all cases hatred and discrimination are not welcome; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of West Lincoln Council acknowledge June as Pride Month and encourage the West Lincoln community to unite in support of Pride and all of its members. FURTHER that the Township of West Lincoln Council endorse the following Pride initiatives in West Lincoln: 1. The Township raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, June 2; and 2. The sharing of information related to Pride Niagara and West Lincoln Library Programming.

1. That the correspondence from the Chief of Staff of the Niagara Transit Commission, Jordan Hambleton, dated April 24, 2025 regarding the Niagara Transit Update be received for information.

1. That the memo received from the Director of Infrastructure, Mike DiPaola, regarding an update on the Vision Zero Automated Speed Enforcement program be received for information.

1. That, administration be directed to pursue Option 3; and, 2. That, Administration be authorized to incur costs for expanded recreation programming related to the IPM event not exceeding a cost of $14,000, to be funded through a Transfer from the Contingency Reserve as required; and, 3. That, administration be directed to conduct research into the possibility of changing the day and time of the “Music, Market, and Park-it”, and an analysis of the fee structure for vendors.

1. That the minutes relating to the May 12, 2025 Growth and Sustainability Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and.

1. That the minutes relating to the May 20, 2025 Operations Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

1. That the minutes relating to the May 20, 2025 Corporate Services Committee, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and. 2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the May 20, 2025 Corporate Services Committee Meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-29, 2025-30, 2025-31, 2025-32, 2025-33, 2025-34 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.