Council

That the Chair's ruling on Item 14.2, respecting a Motion respecting amendment to By-law 43-2025, being the Cemetery Administration By-law, BE SUSTAINED. For (5): Mayor Ugulini, Councillors De Divitiis, Dekker, O'Hare, and Sentance Against (4): Councillors D'Angela, DeRose, Handley, and Longo

That Council Agenda CL 2-2026, BE ADOPTED, as amended, to move Items 14.3 and 14.4, and their associated delegations, before Items 14.1 and 14.2.

That CL 19-2025, being the Open Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, BE APPROVED, as amended, with the amendment shown in red, bolded italics, as published on the February 3, 2026, meeting agenda.

That CL 1-2026, being the Open and Closed Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, BE APPROVED, as presented.

WHEREAS Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) includes physical violence, coercive control, psychological and financial abuse, post-separation harassment, and the misuse of legal processes to maintain control; Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 5 WHEREAS survivors of abuse experience significant mental health impacts and financial hardship, which are often worsened by prolonged family court proceedings, housing instability, and uncertainty around personal safety; WHEREAS delays in family court, inconsistent enforcement of protection orders, and limited judicial capacity leave survivors and children exposed during high-risk periods such as custody exchanges and order breaches; WHEREAS Ontario’s Private Security and Investigative Services Act has not kept pace with modern public safety and court enforcement needs, resulting in an underutilized private security and investigations sector despite its growing professionalism; WHEREAS licensed private investigators and security professionals possess skills directly relevant to family court support, including documentation, compliance verification, supervised access support, and real-time reporting; WHEREAS courts lack sufficient resources to respond quickly to time- sensitive, non-police matters such as order compliance, harassment documentation, and court-directed safety checks; AND WHEREAS municipalities have a moral and public safety obligation to advocate for reforms that close protection gaps and improve tim

WHEREAS the Niagara Region have declared a state of emergency for homelessness, mental health and opioid addiction; WHEREAS the City of Thorold declared a mental health, homelessness and addiction emergency in the City of Thorold; AND WHEREAS Ontario's 29 Big City Mayors (OBCM) are calling on the province to declare a state of emergency as municipalities deal with a “community safety and humanitarian crisis” created by homelessness, mental health and addiction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Thorold City Council FORMALLY REQUESTS that the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford declare an Ontario-wide state of emergency on mental health, homelessness and addictions. Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 8 2. That City Staff BE DIRECTED to forward this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Deputy Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Solicitor General of Ontario, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, all Niagara area MPP's, the Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles, all Niagara area municipalities, OBCM, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, MPP John Fraser, and MPP Mike Shreiner. 3. That Staff BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the passage of this motion on the City’s website.

That the following Consent Reports BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED: 11.1 CLK-C 4-2026 Respecting Bill 4-2026, a By-law to Authorize the Sale of 7 & 11 River Street 11.3 PWCS 1-2026 Notice of Completion: Rail Trail Connection from Marlatts Road to Welland Canal Trail (Environmental Assessment Study) Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 10 11.4 PWCS 4-2026 Transfer Payment Agreement with Ministry of Infrastructure Ontario

WHEREAS Walter Ostanek is a long-time resident of the City of Thorold whose contributions to music and Canadian culture have brought significant national and international recognition; and Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 11 AND WHEREAS Mr. Ostanek is a recipient of the Order of Canada and a three-time Grammy Award winner, reflecting a career of exceptional artistic achievement and cultural impact. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold enacts as follows: 1. That Walter Ostanek BE INVITED to a future Council meeting for the purpose of receiving an official certificate from the City of Thorold; and 2. That Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on how to further honour Walter Ostanek.

That the following by-laws BE NOW READ and DO PASS: 1. Bill 4-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Sale of 7 and 11 River Street to 1000915167 Ontario Inc 2. Bill 5-2026 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 43-2025, Being a By-law Respecting Cemetery Services in the City of Thorold 3. Bill 6-2026 – A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) Ontario Transfer Agreement Thorold City Council Minutes CL 2-2026 February 3, 2026 Page 12 4. Bill 9-2026 – A By-Law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Actions of City Council at its Meeting Held on February 3, 2026.