Council Meeting

That September 20 to 26, 2021 be proclaimed as “National Rail Safety Week” in the City of Port Colborne.

That the agenda dated September 13, 2021 be confirmed, as circulated.

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on August 23, 2021, be approved as presented.

That items 7.1 to 7.4 be approved, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

That items 8.1 and 8.2 be received for information.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-233 be received for information.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2021-239 be received; and That staff be directed to implement a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy setting out vaccine requirements as outlined in Report 2021-239; and That the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy stipulate that employees who are choosing not to get vaccinated for personal reasons be responsible for paying for their own COVID-19 rapid test.

That Chief Administrative Office Report 2021-228 be received; and That Council approves the following road closures for the Downtown Cruise Nights on Thursday, September 23, 2021 and Thursday September 30, 2021:  Clarence Street from the western limit of King Street to the eastern limit of Catherine Street; and  Catherine Street from the southern limit of Clarence Street to the northern limit of Charlotte Street;  The City to provide the road barricades and assist with the road closures. That Council approves the following road closures for Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 25, 2021:  Catherine Street from the southern limit of Clarence Street to the northern limit of Charlotte street. That council approves the following support for Harvest Fest:  Waiver of the $83.20 fee for use of King George Park and access to hydro;  The City to provide road barricades and assist with the road closures;  Provide 10 large pylons;  Provide additional garbage bins at King George Park;  Ensure the Harbour Master Building Washrooms are open for the public.

That correspondence from the City of St. Catharines regarding a comprehensive marine strategy be

That correspondence received from the Niagara Region regarding an update on Niagara Official Plan - Further Draft Policy Development, be received for information.

That correspondence received from the Niagara Region regarding the Niagara Official Plan: Land Needs Assessment and Settlement Area Boundary Review, be received for information.

WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities; and THAT the flags throughout the City of Port Colborne remain at half staff until after September 30, 2021.

That items 19.1 to 19.3 be enacted and passed.

That at 8:07 p.m., Council proceed into closed session in order to address item 15.2 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, 2021-239, pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose