Committee of the Whole

That Committee extend the delegation time regarding the Physician Recruitment Update Report, until completed.

That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation from Melissa McCallum, regarding the Physician Recruitment Update Report.

That Committee waive the rules to permit an unregistered delegation to speak.

That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-08-25, regarding the Physician Recruitment Incentive Program; and That Committee approve the Physician Recruitment Incentive Program Grant Policy, attached as Appendix E; and That Committee directs staff to collaborate with the Niagara Region’s Physician Recruitment and Retention Specialist to attract physicians to Lincoln; and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary agreements between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and participating Physician(s); and That Committee direct staff to monitor the program’s effectiveness in 2025 and report back with any recommended adjustments as part of the 2026 budget process.

That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-09-25, regarding the Town of Lincoln Update Regarding Current Site Plan Applications, relating to active site plan developments in the Town of Lincoln up to March 1, 2025.

That Committee receive and file for information, Report PD-08-25, regarding Site Alteration By-law Enforcement and Engagement.

That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-07-25, regarding the 2024 Municipal Accommodation Tax Program Performance Update; and That Committee recommend Staff continue to monitor program performance and provide the next update to Committee during the 2025 mid-year reporting cycle.

That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-07-25 regarding amendments to the Non-Parking Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law (2023-25) and Clean Yards By-law (2018- 92); and That Committee recommend Council approve the amendments to the Non-Parking Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law (2023-25), attached as Appendix “C”; and the Clean Yards By-law (2018-92), attached as Appendix “D”; and That Committee direct staff to update the Fees and Charges By-law to reflect the fees and charges outlined in this report.

Under section 239 of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given, that Committee adjourn to closed session in order to address item 8 as follows:  Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(e), litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality, and Section 239 (2) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pertaining to ongoing by-law matters.

That Committee resume in open session.

That Committee receive and file the confidential update as it relates to Item 8, Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(e), litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality, and Section 239 (2) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pertaining to ongoing by-law matters.