Council Meeting

That Council extend the speaking time regarding the University of Niagara Falls until completed.

That Council receive and file for information the delegation from Felicia Werner, University of Niagara Falls.

That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster

That Council approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council:  Council Minutes of February 2, 2026

That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 9, 2026; and  Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 23, 2026

WHEREAS Procedure By-law 2022-04 provides that Notices of Motion shall not be discussed or debated upon introduction, but shall be included on the next regular Council meeting agenda for consideration; AND WHEREAS Section 7.8.5 of the Town of Lincoln Procedure By-Law 2022-04, permits a Notice of Motion to be considered upon its introduction by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members present; AND WHEREAS it is deemed impractical or not in the best interests of the Town of Lincoln to delay consideration. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules contained in Section 7.8 of Procedure By-law 2022-04, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Support for Regional Motion regarding Governance Review.

WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council acknowledges the leadership of Mayor Wayne Redekop and Regional Councillor Laura Ip in bringing forward the motion at Regional Council; AND WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council supports a thorough and transparent review of governance in the Niagara Region and its twelve (12) local area municipalities and the Town of Lincoln Council is willing to participate in the review, should it proceed. AND WHEREAS participation in a governance review does not imply support for any specific restructuring model, but reflects Council’s commitment to informed dialogue and due diligence; AND WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council wants to ensure that any proposed changes to governance are supported by clear objectives, evidence-based analysis, and a transparent assessment of potential financial and service impacts to residents; AND WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln respectfully requests that consideration be given to having any costs, incurred by the Region and the twelve (12) local area municipalities, associated with the review and implementation of potential governance changes be supported by the Province; including but not limited to costs related to the review process, employee transition costs, asset and debt management, and any infrastructure project shortfalls resulting from future changes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Town of Lincoln Council support the motion passed by Regional Council on February 26th, 2026, regarding the governance review. 2

That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report

THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws:  2026-16 – By-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of counting votes at the 2026 Municipal Election, and the use of internet voting and voting proxies as alternative voting methods and to authorize advance voting for use in the 2026 Municipal Election  2026-17 - By-law to amend by-law No. 89-2000 (89-28), being a by-law regulating traffic and parking on local municipal roads (Schedule "P" - Stop Sign locations)  2026-18 - By-law to designate a part of Fifteenth Street, Jordan, as a Community Safety Zone  2026-19 - By-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000 (89-28), as amended, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on local municipal roads (Schedule "W" - Speed Limits)

THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2026-20 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, March 9, 2026, being read a first, second and third time; THAT By-law Number 2026-20 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.

That the Council meeting on March 9, 2026, be adjourned at 8:40 p.m.