Council Meeting

That the Council agenda dated March 25, 2025, be confirmed, as amended.

WHEREAS World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year; and WHEREAS Autism impacts more than 135,000 individuals in Ontario, representing 1 in every 50 Canadian children and youth. It not only influences the lives of autistics but also their friends, families, and communities. It's crucial for us to raise awareness, and acceptance, provide support and promote a more inclusive society; and WHEREAS Autism is a diverse spectrum that varies widely among individuals. Each person's experience with autism can change over time. This evolving journey highlights the uniqueness of every autistic individual, emphasizing the need for understanding and support tailored to their specific needs; and WHEREAS Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism, and since 1973, has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province; and WHEREAS Autism Ontario is devoted to raising public awareness about autism and addressing the everyday challenges faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who work alongside them. We urge everyone to recognize and celebrate the unique differen

That Council hereby approves the listed consent items on the March 25, 2025, Council agenda; and That the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein.

That Chief Administrative Officer Report be received; and That Council establish a Healthcare Advisory Committee to ensure residents have adequate access to, and knowledge of, healthcare services in the City of Port Colborne; and That Council approve the Healthcare Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix B; and That Council direct the Healthcare Advisory Committee to propose a draft Healthcare Services Strategy by the end of 2025; and That Council approve the motion regarding Provincial Healthcare Advocacy as outlined in the letter, attached hereto as Appendix C; and That Council refer the motion regarding Provincial Healthcare Advocacy outlined in the letter attached as Appendix C back to staff and the CAO to include further data and bring it back to Council for consideration on April 8th; and That Council direct staff to forward the petition regarding the Port Colborne Hospital and Urgent Care Centre received at the March 11, 2025, Council meeting to the Ontario Minister of Health.

That the following paragraph be substituted for paragraph 5: That Council refer the motion regarding Provincial Healthcare Advocacy outlined in the letter attached as Appendix C back to staff and the CAO to include further data and bring it back to Council for consideration on April 8th; and

That Council endorse the Municipality of South Huron - Heritage Advisory Committee, Amendment to Ontario Heritage Act and Niagara-on-the-Lake Support correspondence.

That the following by-laws be passed and enacted, as presented:  By-law No. 7331/22/25  By-law No. 7332/23/25  By-law No. 7333/24/25