Grimsby public meetings in 2023

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates from its working groups, a memorandum, and the Escarpment Staircase trail system. Members will also review and provide feedback on a draft by-law regulating trees on public property, and consider a motion on parking tree standards at Peach King. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and land acknowledgement.

• Draft by-law to regulate planting, maintenance and preservation of trees on or affecting public property
• Escarpment Staircase - Grimsby's Trail System discussion
• Peach King Parking Tree Standards Motion
• Working group updates on Community Engagement, Urban Canopy, and Sustainability
• Receipt of November 15, 2023 minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications: a minor variance at 548 Kemp Road East and a land consent at 271A Main Street West. The committee will also discuss a fee waiver for registered charities. The agenda includes public delegations from the property owners and an agent for the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

• Minor variance application A30-23 at 548 Kemp Road East
• Land consent application B05-23 at 271A Main Street West
• Delegations from owners Richard & Nicole Borger and Chiara Tessaro & Michael Falco, plus Bruce Trail Conservancy agent
• Discussion of fee waiver for registered charities
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from November 21, 2023

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an Age Friendly Symposium, review a draft survey, and receive an update on a computer literacy program with the Grimsby Public Library. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Age Friendly Symposium
• Grimsby Public Library computer literacy update
• Review of draft survey questions (Grimsby Survey 1st draft.pdf)
• Receipt of November 21, 2023 minutes

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council meets to consider several by-laws, including the 2024 interim tax levy and authorization to borrow funds for 2024 expenditures. The agenda also includes a notice of motion from Councillor Howe regarding the Niagara Region Escarpment Crossing Project, and a closed session for a cost-of-living adjustment negotiation update.

• By-law 23-107: 2024 interim tax levy
• By-law 23-106: borrowing sums to meet 2024 expenditures
• By-law 23-104 and 23-105: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 260 Main Street East
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Howe on Niagara Region Escarpment Crossing Project
• Closed session: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) negotiation update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 interim tax levy, borrowing for current expenditures, and tax arrears collection strategies. They will also receive the 2023 audit strategy presentation and the third quarter financial update. The meeting includes routine consent items and a verbal update on the budget process.

• 2024 Interim Tax Levy (FIN-23-34)
• 2024 Borrowing for Current Expenditures (FIN-23-35)
• Tax Arrears Update & Collection Strategies (FIN-23-37)
• 2023 Third Quarter Financial Update (FIN-23-36)
• 2023 Audit Strategy presentation by Grant Thornton

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to review the 2024 budget, discuss the Town of Grimsby Official Plan, and consider several policy reviews including display, employee code of conduct, and inclement weather. The board will also hold a closed session for the CEO evaluation and receive routine reports on library operations and finances.

• 2024 Library Budget review
• Town of Grimsby Official Plan presentation
• Display Policy review
• Employee Code of Conduct review
• Inclement Weather Policy review

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing several heritage designation research reports and a heritage permit. The committee will also discuss a street name request and hold a closed session workshop for member training.

• Heritage Permit GH-23-20 for Nelles Manor
• Street Name Request recommendation report GH-23-21
• Designation Research Report for 152 Main Street West (Rectory)
• Designation Research Report for 154 Main Street West (Church & Rectory)
• Designation Research Report for 7 St Andrews Ave (Church Hall)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a statutory public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 165 Lake Street, including staff and applicant presentations and public delegations. The committee will also discuss a proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment at 260 Main Street East. The agenda includes routine items like approval of previous minutes.

• Statutory public meeting for zoning by-law amendment (File #26Z-16-2302) and draft plan of subdivision (File #26Z-16-2301) at 165 Lake Street
• Discussion report PA-23-40: proposed official plan amendment (26OP-16-2301) and zoning by-law amendment (File #26Z-16-2301) at 260 Main Street East
• Applicant presentation by A.J. Clarke & Associates (Ryan Ferrari) for 165 Lake Street
• Receipt of minutes from November 22, 2023 meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for media training, followed by approval of a confirming by-law. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive public decisions listed.

• Closed session for media training under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1)
• By-law 23-103 (Confirming By-law) to be considered

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Clerks Department on records and freedom of information updates, and to approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Clerks Department presentation on Records Update & FOI Update
• Receipt of minutes from Corporate Services Committee meeting of November 6
• Receipt of minutes from Grimsby Downtown Improvement Area meetings of November 8 and November 22

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council meets to discuss several items, including a council direction report on properties at 332, 360, and 266 Main Street West, the 2023-2024 Community Development Grant recipients, and resolutions on short-term rentals and keeping domestic farm animals. The agenda also includes by-laws to designate heritage properties, amend animal control, and set council remuneration. Most items are routine approvals of minutes and reports, but the Main Street West report and the resolutions are substantive.

• Council direction report on 332, 360, and 266 Main Street West (PA-23-39)
• Grimsby Community Development Grant 2023/2024 organization recipients (FIN-23-33)
• Resolution on short-term rentals by Councillor Korstanje
• Resolution on keeping domestic farm animals by Councillor Davoli
• By-laws to designate 266, 332, and 360 Main Street West as heritage properties

Special Council Meeting

The Grimsby Special Council meeting includes a closed session for an emergency management overview. This session is held for the purpose of educating or training members under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes the confirmation of By-law 23-95.

• Closed session: Emergency Management Overview
• Confirming By-law 23-95

Community Services Committee

The Grimsby Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the Peach King Centre Expansion capital campaign project, the 2023 Community Project Grant Program recipients, the final Recreational Trails Master Plan, and a program registration process update. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes from various advisory committees and a consent item for a department information update.

• DCS-23-53: Peach King Centre Expansion - Capital Campaign Project
• DCS-23-54: Community Project Grant Program - 2023 Recipients
• DCS-23-55: Recreational Trails Master Plan Final Report (consent item)
• DCS-23-56: Program Registration Process Update
• DCS-23-57: Community Services Department Information Update for November 2023 (consent item)

Public Works Committee

The Grimsby Public Works Committee is meeting to review and endorse several annual operational plans, including the 2023-2024 salt management plan, winter control manual, and quality management reviews for drinking water and roads. The committee will also consider a petition from residents regarding Burgess Drive. Most items are routine endorsements of annual plans.

• 2023-2024 Annual Salt Management Plan Endorsement (DPW-23-30)
• 2023-2024 Annual Winter Control Manual Endorsement (DPW-23-31)
• 2022-2023 Drinking Water QMS Management Review (DPW-23-26)
• 2022-2023 Roads QMS Management Review (DPW-23-28)
• Petition from residents regarding Burgess Drive

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act. The meeting also includes a planning touchpoint and a development status update.

• Proposed Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act Amendment (PA-23-37)
• Planning Touchpoint (PA-23-38)
• Development Status Update Spreadsheet

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming Age Friendly Symposium, including a walkthrough of Mountainview Church, and to review an update from the Age Friendly Working Group. They will also consider a resource on creating age-friendly businesses in Welland/Pelham and discuss age-friendly supports in Grimsby. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and announcements.

• Walkthrough of Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main St. E, for the Age Friendly Symposium
• Review of Creating an Age-Friendly Business in Welland/Pelham resource
• Update from the Age Friendly Working Group
• Discussion of age-friendly supports in Grimsby
• Receipt of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear one land consent application and six minor variance applications, with owners and agents scheduled to speak. The consent application is for 260 Main Street East, and the minor variances are for properties on Main Street, Olive Street, Lake Street, and two parts of a lot on Main Street West. The committee will also review previous minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Consent application B04-23 for 260 Main Street East
• Minor variance A27-23 for 243 Main Street East
• Minor variance A26-23 for 26 Olive Street
• Minor variance A28-23 for 214 Main Street East
• Minor variances A23-23 and A24-23 for 328 Main Street West (Parts 1 and 2)

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to discuss Greenbelt amendments and motions, a notice of motion on keeping farm animals, and several by-laws including one on access to adjoining property. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent reports, and correspondence.

• Discussion of Greenbelt amendments and motions (PA-23-36)
• Notice of motion by Councillor Davoli on keeping of farm animals
• By-law 23-92 to regulate access onto adjoining lands for maintenance
• By-law 23-93 to delegate authority for processing tax write-off applications
• Amendment to Procedural By-law 20-65 (sections 11.2, 11.6(1), 11.6(1)(a))

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting on November 15, 2023. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and disclosures, but also working group updates on community engagement, urban canopy, and sustainability, plus verbal updates on topics such as oak wilt, a tree canopy study, and a private tree by-law. A memorandum on a facilitation session is also scheduled for discussion.

• Verbal update on Motions - Oak Wilt and Climate Crisis
• Verbal update on Tree Canopy Study
• Verbal update on Private Tree By-law
• Memorandum to Grimsby Green Committee - Facilitation Session
• Working group updates: Community Engagement, Urban Canopy, Sustainability

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage permits, potential property designations, and provincial legislation. Items include a heritage permit recommendation for 245 Main Street East, designation research reports for three properties, and a report on Bill 139. The meeting also includes verbal updates and announcements.

• Heritage permit recommendation for 245 Main Street East (GH-23-18) with severance plan, heritage impact assessment, arborist report, and designation bylaw
• Report on Bill 139, Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023 (GH-23-19)
• Designation research reports for 7 Kerman Avenue, 19 Mountain Street, and 23 Mountain Street
• Verbal update on designation plaques bulk ordering opportunity
• Verbal update on non-statutory meeting for 19 Elm and 13 Mountain

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss potential litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters regarding Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) settlements for properties at 13 Mountain St. & 19 Elm St. and 292 Main St. West. The only public business is a confirming by-law to ratify prior council resolutions.

• Closed session: 13 Mountain St. & 19 Elm St. OLT settlement discussion
• Closed session: 292 Main St. West OLT settlement discussion
• By-law 23-91 confirming by-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review and update the 2022-2025 Economic Development Strategic Action Plan in a facilitation session with Sean Reed. Members will also receive verbal updates on a community development roundtable and the Mayor's Business Breakfast, and discuss a December meeting date change.

• Review and update Economic Development Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025 with facilitator Sean Reed
• Verbal update on Community Development Roundtable follow-up from Oct. 12 event at Casablanca Hotel
• Mayor's Business Breakfast scheduled for Jan. 24, 2024 at Casablanca; business sponsors wanted
• December meeting date change discussion
• Receipt of minutes from Oct. 19, 2023 meeting

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to review and discuss several policies, including the Code of Conduct and Lending Policy, as well as the monthly budget report and statistics. The board will also consider updates to the policy review schedule, participation in the Ontario Library Association Superconference, and approve routine items such as minutes, holiday closures, and board meeting dates for 2024.

• Code of Conduct Policy review
• Lending Policy review
• Monthly budget report for October
• 2024 holiday closure dates
• 2024 board meeting dates

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting for a non-statutory public meeting with staff and consultant presentations, plus delegations from three individuals including Carlo Zanon regarding The Woolverton. The committee will also receive correspondence from West Lincoln about challenges faced by smaller developers and an Ontario Land Tribunal notice related to 37 Bartlett Avenue. The agenda is largely procedural, with no discussion reports or consent items listed.

• Delegation by Carlo Zanon on The Woolverton
• Correspondence from Township of West Lincoln on challenges faced by smaller developers in Ontario
• Ontario Land Tribunal correspondence for 37 Bartlett Avenue (OLT-22-004858)
• Public meeting with consultant presentation by Castlepoint Numa
• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a presentation from Tim L. Dobbie Consulting on a Niagara West governance report, followed by a confirming by-law to ratify council resolutions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation: Niagara West Report on Governance in Niagara by Tim L. Dobbie Consulting
• By-law 23-90: Confirming By-law to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to approve routine minutes from previous meetings, including those of the Downtown Improvement Area and advisory committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed. The only substantive items are verbal updates on wireless service and cyber security insurance, plus correspondence about a 311 service.

• Receipt of minutes from Corporate Services, DIA, Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee, and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
• Verbal update on ITSI wireless service
• Verbal update on ITSI cyber security insurance
• Correspondence from City of Hamilton regarding 311 service

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the 2024 meeting schedule, a parks master plan project, and by-laws on firearms discharge and confirming previous decisions. The agenda also includes presentations, committee reports, and notices of motion on topics like a lobbyist registry and keeping farm animals.

• 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (TC-23-15)
• Parks Master Plan Project (DCS-23-52)
• By-law 23-88 to regulate discharge of firearms and bows
• Notice of Motion: Creation of a Lobbyist Registry
• Notice of Motion: Keeping of Farm Animals

Culture Advisory Committee

The Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to review information reports on the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and Grimsby Museum, discuss an endowment fund investment for the art gallery, and consider a museum deaccessions report. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• DCS-23-47: Art Gallery Information Report, November 2023
• DCS-23-48: Grimsby Public Art Gallery Endowment Fund Investment
• DCS-23-49: Grimsby Museum Information Report, November 2023
• DCS-23-50: Grimsby Museum Deaccessions Report, including transfer offer to Dundas Museum

Public Works Committee

The Grimsby Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss a fall 2023 department update, a request to release public interest on 4 Betts Avenue, and a phase 1 update on the strategic parking management study. The committee will also receive a request to rename Clarke Street to Veteran's Way. The meeting includes routine consent items and approval of previous minutes.

• Release of public interest on 4 Betts Avenue (DPW-23-23)
• Strategic Parking Management Study Phase 1 Update (DPW-23-25)
• Public Works Department Update Fall 2023 (DPW-23-24)
• Request for street name change from Clarke St to Veteran's Way
• Receipt of September 25, 2023 minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2023-2024 workplan and a budget amendment for stormwater and wastewater monitoring. The committee will also discuss delegating authority for processing tax write-off applications related to sickness or extreme poverty.

• Finance Committee Workplan (FIN-23-30)
• Delegated Authority for Processing of Tax Write-Off Applications (FIN-23-31)
• Stormwater and Wastewater O&M Manuals and Stormwater Monitoring Plan Budget Amendment (FIN-23-32)

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, discuss provincial age-friendly planning resources, and review support needed for an upcoming Age Friendly Symposium. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items on the Creating a More Inclusive Ontario guide and toolkit, plus an update on the symposium.

• Discussion: Creating a More Inclusive Ontario age-friendly community planning guide
• Discussion: Ontario Age-Friendly Community Planning Toolkit
• Update and review of committee support for Age Friendly Symposium
• Receipt of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is focused on a consultant presentation about the Grimsby Official Plan, followed by public consultation. The council will also consider a confirming by-law to ratify previous resolutions. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Consultant presentation by Ute Maya-Giambattista of O2 Planning + Design on the Grimsby Official Plan
• Public consultation opportunity for residents to participate
• By-law 23-87 to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will discuss road closure support for the 2023 Remembrance Day event. The committee will also address a resolution from Member Bennett regarding the municipal indoor pool.

• Remembrance Day 2023 Event Road Closure Support (DCS-23-46)
• Member Bennett resolution regarding the Municipal Indoor Pool

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its terms of reference and review the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and announcements, but the main focus is on updating the strategic plan.

• Discussion of draft terms of reference (March 2021)
• Review of Economic Development Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025
• Business liaison update

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine minutes and reports, and to discuss several policy items including a draft lending policy, a code of conduct review, and audited financial statements. The board will also hear oral reports on library shared services and community connections, and receive budget summaries for June through September 2023.

• Draft Lending Policy review
• Code of Conduct Policy review
• Audited Financial Statements report
• Monthly Budget Summaries for June, July, August, September 2023
• CEO 3Q Workplan

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: a sign by-law variance request for the Sobeys location at 44 Livingston Avenue, and a proposed Planning Shared Services Agreement. The agenda also includes routine approval of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Sign by-law variance for 44 Livingston Avenue (Sobeys), requested by Pride Signs Ltd.
• Planning Shared Services Agreement (PA-23-24) with appendices
• Receipt of minutes from Sept 20, 2023 Planning and Development Committee
• Receipt of minutes from Oct 10, 2023 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a new by-law regulating the discharge of firearms and bows, and a package of heritage designations for properties on Main Street West and Elizabeth Street. The agenda also includes reports from committees, a motion regarding the CAO's contract, and notices of motion on Greenbelt changes and the GOTL BIA. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a land transfer for the Fifth Wheel site.

• BYL-23-04: Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law
• Heritage designations for 421 Elizabeth St, 417, 470, 482, 400, 123 Main St W
• Motion on CAO's contract
• Notice of motion on costing Greenbelt changes
• Closed session: Losani Land Transfer - Fifth Wheel Site

Finance Committee

The Grimsby Finance Committee will discuss two budget amendments during this meeting. These include a budget amendment for the Forty Mile Creek Pedestrian Bridge and a review of user fees and charges.

• Forty Mile Creek Pedestrian Bridge Budget Amendment (FIN-23-27)
• User Fee and Charges Review Budget Amendment (FIN-23-28)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Heritage Restoration Grant Program and review designs for designation plaques. The committee will also review research reports regarding the potential designation of three specific properties.

• Heritage Restoration Grant Program update and consideration of options
• Review of designation plaque designs
• Designation research report for 25 Kerman Avenue
• Designation research report for 127 Main Street West
• Designation research report for 326 Main Street West

Culture Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to review reports on art gallery and museum operations, including proposed revisions to collections management policies for both the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and the Grimsby Museum. The committee will also receive information reports and a museum accessions report. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review of DCS-23-42: Art Gallery Collections Management Policy Revision
• Review of DCS-23-43: Grimsby Museum Collections Management Policy Revision
• Art Gallery Information Report (DCS-23-41) with Hamilton Spectator article
• Grimsby Museum Information Report (DCS-23-44)
• Museum Accessions Report (DCS-23-45)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including road closures for the Grimsby Santa Claus Parade and the Grimsby DIA Holiday Market, a summer camp and aquatics report, a free swimming on heat warning days follow-up, and a general department update. The meeting also includes receiving minutes from previous committee meetings. No delegations or public hearings are listed.

• Grimsby Santa Claus Parade road closure 2023 (DCS-23-36)
• Grimsby DIA Holiday Market 2023 event road closure support (DCS-23-40)
• Summer Camp and Aquatics Report 2023 with survey results (DCS-23-38)
• Free Public Swimming on Heat Warning Days 2023 follow-up report (DCS-23-39)
• Community Services Department information update for September 2023 (DCS-23-37)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss an encroachment agreement for 3 East Street in Grimsby Beach, along with a memo on the Transportation Master Plan update. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and consent reports.

• Encroachment agreement for 3 East Street (DPW-23-14)
• Draft encroachment by-law and survey attached
• Transportation Master Plan update memo and info sheet
• Receipt of August 28, 2023 minutes

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to hold a 2024 Priorities Workshop, focusing on priorities and budget considerations for the coming year. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and approval of the agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• 2024 Priorities and Budget Considerations workshop

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from its working groups, hear a presentation from the Planning Department, and discuss a facilitation session and the 2024 budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Discussion of 2024 budget
• Presentation from Planning Department
• Working group updates: Community Engagement, Urban Canopy, Sustainability
• Facilitation session on September 22, 2023

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider routine consent items, including the 2023 consolidations of the Grimsby Official Plan and Zoning By-law 14-45, and a sign by-law variance for 13 Windward Drive. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• PA-23-31: Grimsby Official Plan Consolidation, 2023
• PA-23-32: Zoning By-law 14-45 Consolidation, 2023
• BLDG-23-02: Sign By-law Variance for Priority Permits Ltd. at 13 Windward Drive

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications: one for 246 Main St West and one for 4 Windward Drive. Delegations are scheduled from the owners and agents for both properties. The meeting will also review previous minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Minor variance application A22-23 for 246 Main St West
• Minor variance application A20-23 for 4 Windward Drive
• Delegations from owner Jose Rodolfo Bonilla and agent Gerrit Meijerink for 246 Main St West
• Delegations from owner TRG Casablanca Inc. and agent Bousfields Inc. for 4 Windward Drive
• Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and to discuss several items including the Age Friendly By-law, results from a survey of older adults, and the development of a local Age Friendly Community Survey. The committee will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of By-law 23-74 to establish the Age Friendly Advisory Committee
• Review of Grimsby results from the Empowering Older Adults in Niagara Survey
• Discussion on developing a Town of Grimsby Age Friendly Community Survey
• Update on Age Friendly Symposium and committee support required

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items: adopting previous committee minutes, receiving library board minutes, and a confirming by-law. Two notices of motion are on the agenda: one about closed meetings and one about including speed reduction in the 2024 budget. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss 29 Kemp Road E under solicitor-client privilege.

• Notice of motion by Councillor Vardy to include speed reduction in 2024 budget
• Notice of motion by Councillor Howe regarding closed meetings
• Closed session item: 29 Kemp Road E (solicitor-client privilege)
• Adoption of minutes from Corporate Services, Council, Planning and Development, and Finance committees
• Receipt of Grimsby Public Library Board minutes from May 10 and June 14, 2023

Finance Committee

The Grimsby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss routine financial matters, including the 2023 second quarter financial update, proposed 2023 tax write-offs, and the 2022 audited financial statements. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent items and report reviews, and no major decisions are listed.

• 2023 Second Quarter Financial Update (FIN-23-25)
• 2023 Tax Write-Offs (FIN-23-26)
• 2022 Audited Financial Statements memo
• Receipt of previous minutes (Finance Committee July 13, 2023; Economic Development Advisory Committee Aug 3 and Sep 7, 2023)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine consent items, hear the CEO's report and statistics, and discuss several items including the draft 2022 annual report, the Grimsby Author Series policy, and committee terms of reference. The board will also enter closed session for personal matters under the Public Libraries Act.

• Approval of June 14, 2023 minutes
• CEO's report covering June, July, August activities
• Monthly budget reports for June, July, August 2023
• Draft 2022 annual report for discussion
• Review of Grimsby Author Series policy

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review two demolition requests and three heritage designation research reports. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and receive verbal updates.

• Demolition request for modern addition at 251 Murray Street
• Demolition request for garage at 376 Nelles Road North (designated property)
• Designation research reports for 92, 332, and 360 Main Street West

The committee recommended the designation of three properties on Main Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also recommended approval for two demolition requests and proposed the creation of a heritage working group for public education.

• Recommended approval of modern addition demolition at 251 Murray Street (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of garage demolition at 376 Nelles Road North (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 92 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 332 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 360 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Recommended that Town Council establish a Grimsby Heritage Committee Working Group (CARRIED)

Culture Advisory Committee

The Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including adopting previous minutes and receiving information reports on the Art Gallery and Museum. The agenda includes reports on gallery and museum operations and museum accessions, with discussion points on both. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Adoption of July 6, 2023 minutes
• DCS-23-33 Art Gallery Information Report September 2023
• DCS-23-34 Grimsby Museum Information Report September 2023
• DCS-23-35 Museum Accessions Report September 2023

The committee approved the accession of 10 items for the Grimsby Museum and received information reports on Art Gallery and Museum operations. Members discussed conceptual keywords for an upcoming mural and brainstormed ideas for the Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations next year.

• Approved September 7, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received Art Gallery Information Report DCS-23-33 (CARRIED)
• Received Museum Information Report DCS-23-34 (CARRIED)
• Accepted 10 items for museum accession per report DCS-23-35 (CARRIED)

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its terms of reference, brainstorm a strategic action plan, and receive updates on an AMO conference, tourism strategy, and a concierge program. The agenda is largely discussion and update items rather than final decisions.

• Terms of Reference discussion
• ED Strategic Action Plan Brainstorming Workshop Phase 1 with facilitator Sean Read
• AMO Conference update with meetings with provincial ministers
• Tourism Strategy Working Group update and Tourism Development Fund Application
• Concierge Program update (Vermeer; Bobcat)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed upcoming business developments, including the arrival of Vermeer headquarters and Bobcat, and planned a strategic action plan workshop for October 19.

• Approved meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Received August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Rescheduled October 5 meeting to October 19, 2023 (CARRIED)

Planning and Development Committee

The Committee received a report on an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) decision regarding a minor variance at 29 Kemp Road East. Following public delegations expressing concerns, the Committee directed staff to obtain legal advice and provide an update to Council.

• Approved the September 6, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received the August 10, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received report PA-23-28 regarding official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 264 Main Street East for information (CARRIED)
• Received public delegations regarding 29 Kemp Road East (CARRIED)
• Received report PA-23-29 regarding the OLT Decision for 29 Kemp Road East and directed staff to seek legal advice (CARRIED)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss routine and non-controversial items, plus three reports: an interim update on the Computerized Maintenance Management System implementation, a status update on rural internet access, and a report on naloxone use by the Fire Department. The committee will also receive correspondence from Port Colborne on short-term rentals and the right-to-repair movement. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or receipt.

• ITSI-23-02: Interim update on Computerized Maintenance Management System implementation
• ITSI-23-03: Rural internet access status update
• FCR-23-01: Naloxone use by Fire Department
• Correspondence from Port Colborne on short-term rentals
• Correspondence supporting the right-to-repair movement

The Committee authorized the Fire Chief to register the fire department with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for the Ontario Naloxone Program. This includes signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Municipality of Niagara to receive, administer, and train personnel in the use of Naloxone. Other reports regarding rural internet and maintenance systems were received for information.

• Authorized Fire Chief to register fire department in Ontario Naloxone Program (CARRIED)
• Authorized Fire Chief to sign MOU with Regional Municipality of Niagara for Naloxone administration and training (CARRIED)
• Received report ITSI-23-02 Computerized Maintenance Management System Implementation Update (CARRIED)
• Received report ITSI-23-03 Rural Internet Access Status Update (CARRIED)
• Approved September 5th agenda (CARRIED)
• Received July 4, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Council passed a resolution to advocate for a Guaranteed Livable Income program and directed staff to assess the feasibility of a living wage policy for Town employees. The body also passed four new by-laws and endorsed resolutions regarding climate emergency and rail safety.

• Approved resolution to advocate for Guaranteed Livable Income and request responses from MP Dean Allison and MPP Sam Oosterhoff
• Approved assessment of living wage policy feasibility for Town of Grimsby employees
• Passed By-law 23-74 to establish Age Friendly Advisory Committee
• Passed By-law 23-75 to establish Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
• Passed By-law 23-76 to amend Traffic By-law 22-08
• Passed By-law 23-77 to appoint a Treasurer
• Endorsed Township of Severn resolution on Climate Emergency Just Transition Transfer
• Approved support for National Rail Safety Week (Sept 18-24, 2023)

Public Works Committee

The Committee approved the 2023 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan and a by-law amendment for the Roberts Road speed limit. A request for speed bumps on Bartlett Ave was referred to staff for further review.

• Approved 2023 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan and Policy Statement
• Approved by-law amendment for Roberts Road speed limit
• Referred request for speed bumps on Bartlett Ave to staff for review
• Approved August 28, 2023 agenda
• Received July 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the schematic design for the Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation Project. The committee will also consider a draft filming policy for Grimsby, establish advisory committees, and receive routine reports and correspondence.

• Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation Project – Schematic Design Approval (DCS-23-28)
• Filming in Grimsby – draft filming policy discussion (DCS-23-29)
• Establishing Age Friendly Advisory Committee by-law 23-74 (DCS-23-30)
• Establishing Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee by-law 23-75 (DCS-23-31)
• Niagara Region correspondence on curbside collection for residential Blue Box Program

The Community Services Committee approved the schematic design for the Peach King Centre expansion and renovation. The committee also approved an updated filming policy and recommended the establishment of two advisory committees to Council.

• Approved schematic design for Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation Project
• Approved updated Filming Policy
• Recommended Council approve Bylaw 23-74 to establish Age Friendly Advisory Committee
• Recommended Council approve Bylaw 23-75 to establish Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
• Recommended Council repeal by-law 06-28 and by-law 12-73
• Directed Community Services Department to explore film policies from Niagara Parks and Town of Lincoln

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Public Works Department on green initiatives, review working group updates, and discuss a sub-committee decision-making process. The agenda also includes verbal updates on a private property tree protection by-law and two motions by Bob Friesen on climate change emergency and heritage tree preservation.

• Presentation from Public Works Department on green initiatives within Public Works projects
• Verbal update on Private Property Tree Protection By-Law
• Motion by Bob Friesen on Climate Change Action Emergency
• Motion by Bob Friesen on Heritage Tree Preservation
• Working group updates on Community Engagement, Urban Canopy, and Sustainability

The Committee approved two motions to be sent to Council for endorsement regarding a climate emergency declaration and the preservation of a butternut tree. Members also decided to hold a special planning session with a facilitator to develop a work plan.

• Approved motion to recommend Town of Grimsby declare a climate emergency (CARRIED)
• Approved motion to recommend health inspection and preservation of butternut tree at 15 Fair Ave (CARRIED)
• Decided to hold a special meeting for a planning session with a facilitator
• Approved agenda for August 16, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Received minutes from July 19, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Received presentation from the Public Works Department (CARRIED)

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss survey results specific to Grimsby, a new survey to help formulate a strategic plan, establishing a by-law for the committee, and reviewing an accessible event resource guide from the Town of Lincoln. They will also get an update on the Aging with Passion and Purpose symposium planned for winter 2023. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and announcements.

• Review of Region Age Friendly Community Survey results for Grimsby
• New survey to formulate strategic plan
• Establishing a by-law for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee
• Review of Age Friendly Accessible Event Resource Guide from Town of Lincoln
• Update on Aging with Passion and Purpose symposium – Winter 2023

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee decided to begin working on a local quality of life survey based on a Lincoln model. The committee also referred draft by-law amendments to staff for review. Discussion was held regarding an accessible event resource guide and the planning of an Age Friendly Symposium.

• Approved starting work on a Grimsby-based quality of life survey
• Referred draft by-law amendments to staff for review
• Approved August 15, 2023 agenda
• Received July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a minor variance application (A21-23) for a deck at 103 Dorchester Drive, with the owner and agent scheduled to speak. The committee will also review previous minutes and discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 29 Kemp Road East.

• Minor variance A21-23 for 103 Dorchester Drive (deck plans attached)
• Delegations from Sandra Davis (owner) and Jim Tarbutt (agent) on A21-23
• OLT decision re: 29 Kemp Road East (OLT-23-000011, Aug 3 2023)
• Approval of post-meeting minutes from July 18, 2023

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a covered deck at 103 Dorchester Drive. The board also approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting and received an Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 29 Kemp Road East.

• Approved Minor Variance Application A21-23 for 103 Dorchester Drive to permit a 4.11m rear yard encroachment for a covered deck (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes of the July 18, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved receiving the Ontario Land Tribunal Decision for A47-22 29 Kemp Road East for information (CARRIED)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received the minutes from July 19, 2023. Members received the Planning Touchpoint report (PA-23-26) for information following a verbal summary and discussion.

• Approved August 10, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received report PA-23-26, Planning Touchpoint, for information (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special joint council meeting of the Township of West Lincoln, Town of Lincoln, and Town of Grimsby, held at the West Niagara Agricultural Centre & Fairgrounds. The agenda consists solely of a single item: the attached joint meeting agenda. No other business is listed.

• Joint special council meeting of West Lincoln, Lincoln, and Grimsby
• Meeting location: West Niagara Agricultural Centre & Fairgrounds, 7402 Mud St. W., Grassie ON

Council Meeting

Council approved the second phase of the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study and the designation of properties at 129 Main Street West and 103 Mountain Road. A motion to reduce the speed limit on Roberts Rd to 40 km/hr was passed, while a broader 40km/hr pilot for other roads was defeated. Council also requested the NPCA halt Beamer Conservation Area reconstruction until consultation occurs.

• Reduced speed limit on Roberts Rd to 40 km/hr (5-4)
• Defeated report on potential roads to pilot 40km/hr speed limit (4-5)
• Approved second phase of Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study (5-4)
• Approved designation by-laws for 129 Main Street West & 103 Mountain Road
• Requested NPCA stop Beamer Conservation Area reconstruction until Council consultation
• Approved amendments to Finance Committee’s Terms of Reference
• Approved amendments to 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements
• Amended Procedural By-law 20-65 to permit all Council members to attend Standing Committee closed sessions

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Business & Technology Park, introduce two new business liaison members, and review its by-law and terms of reference. The agenda also includes updates on the Tourism Strategic Action Plan, the Concierge Program, and implementation of the 2023 Action Plan, including a development community roundtable and a business social event.

• Introduction of new liaison members Remy Fernandez (Grimsby Hydro) and Belinda Anderson (Niagara Gateway Tourism Information Centre)
• Review of GEDAC By-Law and Terms of Reference
• Update on Tourism Strategic Action Plan
• Update on Concierge Program
• 2023 Action Plan implementation, including Development Community Roundtable (Q4) and Business Social on Nov 21 or 22

The Committee created an 18-month Tourism Working Group to review strategy and budget. It also authorized the Chair and Mayor to engage with land owners regarding economic development and tourism opportunities.

• Approved agenda for August 3, 2023 (ED-23-006)
• Received minutes from July 6, 2023 (ED-23-007)
• Received verbal update regarding Business & Technology Park (ED-23-008)
• Authorized Chair and Mayor (or designees) to engage with land owners and project proponents (ED-23-009)
• Established a Tourism Working Group for a term of 18 months (ED-23-010)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the confirmation of By-law 23-70 to ratify previous council resolutions. The only substantive discussion occurs in a closed session regarding the 37 Bartlett Settlement OPA/ZBA, which is cited as potential litigation or privileged legal advice. No public hearings or new policy proposals are listed on the agenda.

• By-law 23-70: A by-law to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution
• 37 Bartlett Settlement OPA/ZBA: Discussed in closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(e) and (f)

Council met in a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege regarding the 37 Bartlett Settlement OPA / ZBA. Following the closed session, Council approved the provided direction and passed By-law 23-70.

• Approved direction provided in closed session regarding 37 Bartlett Settlement OPA / ZBA
• Passed By-law 23-70 (first reading)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive a delegation on the Recreational Trails Master Plan, discuss a Department of National Defense meeting, and review department updates including public skating programs at the Peach King Centre. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several advisory committees.

• Delegation by George Trifunovic on Recreational Trails Master Plan
• Report DCS-23-25 on Department of National Defense meeting
• Report DCS-23-26: Community Services Department Information Update for July 2023
• Report DCS-23-27: Public Skating Programs at the Peach King Centre
• Receipt of minutes from Community Services, Age Friendly, Culture, and Grimsby Green committees

The Community Services Committee recommended that Council apply current by-law admission fees to Thursday evening public skating starting September 2023. The committee also directed staff to research film policies from other municipalities to develop a local framework.

• Recommended Council approve current by-law admission fees for Thursday evening public skating starting September 2023
• Directed Community Services Department to research Niagara Parks and Town of Lincoln film policies and report back August 24, 2023
• Received report DCS-23-25 regarding Department of National Defense Meeting
• Received report DCS-23-26 Community Services Department Information Update for July 2023
• Received presentation from George Trifunovic regarding Recreational Trails Master Plan

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss a mid-year department update, a 40 km/h speed pilot program, and a citizen petition about Roberts Road traffic. The committee will also receive correspondence about the Niagara Region water treatment plant expansion and an environmental assessment, plus a verbal update on parking restrictions on several streets.

• DPW-23-18: Public Works Department Update, Mid-Year 2023
• DPW-23-19: Town of Grimsby 40 Kilometre Per Hour Pilot Program
• DPW-23-20: Roberts Road Citizen Petition with traffic considerations report
• Correspondence: Niagara Region Grimsby WTP Expansion
• Verbal update: Parking restrictions on Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr, Nassau Dr

The Public Works Committee deferred the decision to implement a 40 km/h speed reduction pilot program pending further evaluation within the Transportation Master Plan. The committee also received a mid-year department update and a citizen petition regarding Roberts Road.

• Deferred decision on 40 km/h Pilot Program until further evaluation in Transportation Master Plan (CARRIED)
• Received Public Works Department Mid-Year 2023 update for information (CARRIED)
• Received Roberts Road Citizen Petition and directed Council to consider staff recommendations (CARRIED)
• Received correspondence from Niagara Region regarding Grimsby WTP Expansion and Individual Environmental Assessment (CARRIED)
• Approved July 24, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

Council held a closed session workshop regarding the Official Plan. Following the workshop, Council passed By-law 23-65.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved meeting in closed session for an Official Plan Workshop
• Received information provided in the workshop
• Passed By-law 23-65

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Community Services Department on its major projects and green initiatives, and to discuss a motion on oak wilt disease. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda, receipt of previous minutes, and announcements.

• Presentation by Community Services Department on major projects and green initiatives
• Discussion of Bruce Mackenzie's motion on Oak Wilt Disease
• Receipt of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved a motion to be sent to Council requesting that staff and contractors avoid trimming oak trees from March to November to prevent the spread of Oak Wilt disease. The committee also elected its Chair and Vice Chair and updated sub-committee memberships.

• Approved motion to request Council ban oak tree trimming from March to November and implement staff training on Oak Wilt (CARRIED)
• Elected Bob Friesen as Chair (CARRIED)
• Elected Marilyn McCrae as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Added Annette Gibbons to the Climate Change Resilience Sub-Committee (CARRIED)
• Replaced Bruce Mackenzie with Annette Gibbons on the Public Engagement Sub-Committee (CARRIED)
• Approved the July 19, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received the June 21, 2023 minutes (CARRIED)
• Received the Community Services Department presentation on green initiatives (CARRIED)

Planning and Development Committee

The Grimsby Planning and Development Committee is meeting to receive recommendations on the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District, hear delegations about it, and discuss draft provincial natural heritage policies. The agenda also includes routine approval of previous minutes and consent reports.

• Heritage Committee recommendations on Main Street East Heritage Conservation District (report HG-23-13)
• Delegations by Ron Van Pelt and Peter and Sandy Zulauf regarding the Heritage Conservation District
• Discussion of Provincial Planning Statement draft natural heritage policies (PA-23-25)
• Receipt of minutes from June 6, 2023 Planning Committee and July 11, 2023 Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee received a verbal update and delegations regarding the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District. A report on the Provincial Planning Statement's draft natural heritage policies was also received for information.

• Approved July 19, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received June 6, 2023 Planning Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Received July 11, 2023 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Received verbal update on Main Street East Heritage Conservation District (CARRIED)
• Received delegations from Ron Van Pelt and Peter and Sandy Zulauf (CARRIED)
• Received report PA-23-25 Provincial Planning Statement – Draft Natural Heritage Policies for information (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three minor variance applications at 21 Patton Street, 229 Hysert Road, and 2 Livingston Avenue. Owners and agents will present delegations for each application. The committee will also review previous minutes from June 20, 2023.

• A10-23 – 21 Patton Street minor variance application
• A17-23 – 229 Hysert Road minor variance application
• A19-23 – 2 Livingston Avenue minor variance application
• Delegations by owners for all three applications
• Review of post-meeting minutes from June 20, 2023

The Committee approved three minor variance applications for properties on Patton Street, Hysert Road, and Livingston Avenue. Each approval included an advisory clause regarding the discovery of archaeological remains during construction.

• Approved Minor Variance A10-23 for 21 Patton Street (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance A17-23 for 229 Hysert Road (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance A19-23 for 2 Livingston Avenue (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting with a presentation on age-friendly topics, followed by discussion and announcements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Presentation by Dominic Ventresca on Age Friendly
• Receipt of minutes from June 26, 2023 meeting

The committee received a presentation on global and local aging contexts from Dominic Ventresca. Mayor Jordan proposed bringing initiatives regarding the World Health Organization Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities and The Niagara Older Adult Alliance to council, which the committee supported.

• Approved July 18, 2023 agenda
• Received June 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received presentation from Dominic Ventresca
• Agreed to bring WHO Global Network and Niagara Older Adult Alliance initiatives to council

Finance Committee

The Grimsby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two main reports: the bi-annual procurement report (FIN-23-23) and the 2022 consolidated financial statements and trust fund statements (FIN-23-24), which include the draft statements and audit results. The committee will also consider tracked changes to the standing committees' terms of reference. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and disclosure of interests.

• FIN-23-23: Bi-Annual Procurement Report
• FIN-23-24: 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements
• Appendix A: Draft 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Funds
• Appendix B: 2022 Audit Results Report
• Terms of Reference Tracked Changes for Standing Committees

The Finance Committee recommended the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements for approval. The committee also recommended that council approve amended tracked changes to the Finance Committee's Terms of Reference. A bi-annual procurement report was received.

• Recommended 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements for approval (CARRIED)
• Recommended amended tracked changes for Finance Committee's Terms of Reference for council approval (CARRIED)
• Received Report FIN 23-23 Bi-Annual Procurement Report (CARRIED)
• Approved July 13, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received minutes from June 15 Finance Committee, June 20 Niagara Power Inc. AGM, and July 6 Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee (CARRIED)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive a recommendation report on the proposed Heritage Conservation District for Main Street East, including a consultant presentation and staff report. The committee will also review draft designation research reports for four properties on Main Street West and East Street. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Heritage Conservation District - Main Street East recommendation report (HG-23-13) with consultant report by Stantec and list of properties recommended for designation
• Designation research report for 400 Main Street West (draft)
• Designation research report for 482 Main Street West (draft)
• Designation research report for 123 Main Street West (draft)
• Designation research report for 3 East Street (draft)

The committee approved the designation of the Historic Residential Core under the Ontario Heritage Act and initiated the second phase of the Main Street East study. Additionally, four specific properties were approved for Part IV designation. The committee also directed staff to review boundary options for 133-137 Main Street East.

• Approved designation of Historic Residential Core under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved Part IV designation for 400 Main Street West, including trees and setback
• Approved Part IV designation for 482 Main Street West
• Approved Part IV designation for 123 Main Street West
• Approved Part IV designation for 3 East Street
• Directed staff to review boundary options for 133-137 Main Street East
• Approved commencement of second phase of Main Street East study and district plan guidelines

Culture Advisory Committee

The Culture Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to adopt previous minutes and receive information reports on Art Gallery and Museum business, including a museum accessions report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of minutes from May 23, 2023 meeting
• Art Gallery Information Report for July 2023
• Grimsby Museum Information Report for July 2023
• Museum Accessions Report for July 2023

The committee received information reports from the Art Gallery and the Museum. Members approved the Museum Accessions Report and accepted the accessions as presented. The committee also discussed the upcoming Grimsby Art Walk scheduled for September 23, 2023.

• Approved July 6, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received Art Gallery Information Report (CARRIED)
• Received Museum Information Report (CARRIED)
• Accepted Museum Accessions Report and accessions as presented (CARRIED)

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is holding an organizational meeting to establish its chair, vice-chair, and meeting time, adopt simplified procedures, and review its terms of reference. The committee will also discuss the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan and a potential conference budget for Council approval.

• Establish chair, vice-chair, and meeting time
• Adopt simplified meeting procedures
• Review draft terms of reference (March 2021)
• Discuss Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
• Discuss potential conference budget for Council approval

The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair and established a monthly meeting schedule. The group adopted the Town of Grimsby's Simplified Meeting Procedures and discussed tourism and conference funding.

• Elected Councillor Freake as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Bill Ashburn as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Set meeting schedule for the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. (Carried)
• Adopted the Town of Grimsby's Simplified Meeting Procedures (Carried)
• Approved the July 6, 2023 agenda (Carried)

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including delegating powers for the Peach King Centre expansion and designating two Main Street West properties as heritage sites. They will also hear a presentation from Niagara Regional Transit, discuss a possible Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake, and review a new Community Development Grant Program policy. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, plus a closed session on litigation and settlement matters.

• By-law 23-57 to delegate Council's powers for Peach King Centre expansion
• By-law 23-58 and 23-59 to designate 390 and 382 Main Street West as heritage properties
• By-laws 23-60 to 23-63 to amend Official Plan and zoning for 41 Livingston Avenue and 9 Windward Drive
• Discussion of Grimsby on the Lake Business Improvement Area investigation (TC-23-12)
• Resolution to consider speed reduction to 40 km/hr on Roberts Road

Council approved the Grimsby Community Development Grant Program Policy and passed first readings for seven by-laws concerning property designations and official plan amendments. The body also directed staff to report on a citizen petition for traffic calming on Roberts Road.

• Approved Grimsby Community Development Grant Program Policy (C-23-196)
• Passed first reading of By-laws 23-57 to 23-63, including designations for 382 and 390 Main Street West (C-23-201)
• Approved designation by-laws for 382 Main Street West and 390 Main Street West (C-23-194)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on Roberts Road petition for speed humps and a 4-way stop (C-23-197)
• Referred speed reduction to 40 km/hr item back to Public Works Committee (C-23-198)
• Referred parking restrictions at McNabb/Redwood back to staff to amend time of use to Monday-Friday (C-23-190)
• Proclaimed July 28, 2023, as World Hepatitis Day in Grimsby (C-23-199)
• Approved Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package (C-23-192)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss a compensation and job market review report (CAO-23-04) and will receive a closed-session update on labour negotiations. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, receiving previous minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion report CAO-23-04: Compensation - Job Market Review
• Closed session item: Labour Negotiation Update (under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(d))
• Receipt of minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting

The Corporate Services Committee approved a compensation market review for all town jobs, including Library positions and Town Council. The committee also endorsed negotiations with Rogers to improve cellular service.

• Approved market review for all Town of Grimsby jobs, including Library and Town Council (CARRIED)
• Approved direction provided in closed session regarding labour negotiation update (CARRIED)
• Endorsed negotiations between Rogers and the Town of Grimsby to maximize cellular service (CARRIED)
• Approved July 4, 2023 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Received June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

This is the first meeting of Grimsby's Age Friendly Advisory Committee, focused on organization and orientation. Members will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt simplified procedures, and discuss the committee's purpose and available resources. The agenda is largely procedural with no decisions on specific projects or funding.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and meeting time
• Adoption of Simplified Procedures (attachment: Simplified Meeting Procedures_FINAL.pdf)
• Discussion: What is an Age Friendly Committee?
• Discussion: Available Resources for the Age Friendly Committee
• Announcements: Seniors Community Grant Funding and Symposium – Aging with Passion and Purpose

The committee elected an Acting Chair and Acting Vice Chair and adopted simplified meeting procedures. Members established a monthly meeting schedule and discussed planning a symposium funded by a $16,800 grant.

• Approved June 26, 2023 agenda
• Elected Olga McNeill as Acting Chair
• Elected Leanne Wallace as Acting Vice Chair
• Set monthly meetings for the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
• Adopted Town of Grimsby’s Simplified Meeting Procedures

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including proposed parking restrictions in the McNab-Redwood neighbourhood, the assumption of municipal services for the Westbrook Subdivision phases 1 and 2, and a petition regarding Roberts Road concerns. They will also receive the 2022 Annual RQMS Infrastructure Review report as a consent item.

• Parking restrictions within McNab-Redwood neighbourhood (DPW-23-16, proposed by-law 23-XX)
• Assumption of municipal services for Westbrook Subdivision Phase 1 and 2 (DPW-23-17)
• 2022 Annual RQMS Infrastructure Review (DPW-23-15)
• Roberts Road petition and concerns correspondence
• Approval of May 23, 2023 minutes

The Public Works Committee authorized the assumption of municipal services for Westbrook Subdivision Phase 1 & 2. The committee also recommended parking restriction updates for four roads to Council and received an infrastructure review report.

• Approved assumption of municipal services for Westbrook Subdivision Phase 1 & 2
• Authorized Director of Public Works to issue Final Certificate of Completion of Services for Westbrook Subdivision
• Authorized Mayor and Town Clerk to execute Westbrook Subdivision Assumption By-law
• Recommended Council approve parking restriction by-law updates for Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr, and Nassau Dr
• Received 2022 Annual RQMS Infrastructure Review Report (DPW-23-15)
• Received petition regarding traffic calming on Roberts Road

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and hear delegations. Presentations are scheduled on Beamer Memorial Conservation Area and the Recreational Trails Master Plan, including a resident delegation. The committee will also receive the June 2023 Community Services Department information update and correspondence on NRPS special duty requests and a provincial change to lifeguard age requirements.

• Presentation by Alicia Powell on Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
• Presentation by Claire Basinski on Recreational Trails Master Plan Update
• Resident delegation by David Kelly on the Recreational Trails Master Plan
• Report DCS-23-21: Community Services Department Information Update for June 2023
• Correspondence on NRPS Special Duty Requests and Ontario lowering minimum age for lifeguards

The committee received presentations regarding the Recreational Trails Master Plan Update and the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. It also received the June 2023 Community Services Department Information Update. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided.

• Approved June 22, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received May 24, 2023 Community Services Committee and June 1, 2023 Grimsby Green Advisory Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Received presentations from Alicia Powell, Claire Basinski, David Kelly, and Joel Swagerman (CARRIED)
• Received report DCS-23-21 Community Services Department Information Update for June 2023 (CARRIED)
• Received correspondence from Niagara Regional Police and Ontario News (CARRIED)

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to review council strategic priorities, conduct a priority-setting exercise, and review its terms of reference. The agenda also includes a verbal discussion on tree inventory and tree work, plus routine items like approving minutes and announcements.

• Review of 2023-2026 Town of Grimsby Strategic Priorities
• Priority setting exercise for committee
• Review of GGAC Terms of Reference (approved Oct 18, 2021)
• Verbal discussion on tree inventory and tree work
• Receipt of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee established three priority working groups focusing on urban forest management, climate change resilience, and public engagement. It also scheduled presentations from the Public Works, Community Services, and Planning departments for upcoming meetings.

• Approved June 21, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received June 1, 2023 minutes (CARRIED)
• Established Urban Forest Management Plan working group (CARRIED)
• Established Climate Change Resilience working group (CARRIED)
• Established Public Engagement working group (CARRIED)
• Scheduled Public Works presentation for July 19, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Scheduled Community Services presentation for August 16, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Scheduled Planning Department presentation for September 20, 2023 (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear five minor variance applications for properties on Kemp Road West, Main Street West, Hysert Road, Central Avenue, and Mud Street West. The committee will also elect a vice chair, review previous minutes, and discuss a notice of motion.

• A16-23: 346 Kemp Road West – detached storage building
• A15-23: 522 Main Street West – variance application
• A17-23: 229 Hysert Road – storage building
• A18-23: 185 Central Avenue – variance application
• A12-23: 512 Mud Street West – variance application

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance requests for properties on Kemp Road West, Main Street West, Central Avenue, and Mud Street West. One application for Hysert Road was deferred. The Committee also resolved to post application materials online for transparency, excluding floor plans and personal information.

• Elected Adam Mottershead as vice chair (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 346 Kemp Road West regarding lot coverage and rear setback (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 522 Main Street West to permit 621 sq. m. gross floor area (CARRIED)
• Deferred minor variance for 229 Hysert Road as applicant was not present (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 185 Central Avenue regarding rear and side yard encroachments (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 512 Mud Street West regarding lot coverage and rear yard setback (CARRIED)
• Directed Secretary/Treasurer to post application materials online, excluding floor plans and personal info (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of Grimsby, ON, held at the Casablanca Hotel. The agenda includes attendance at the Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting and approval of a confirming by-law (23-56) to ratify council decisions. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, disclosures, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting (attachment: NPI-AGM-Meeting.pdf)
• By-law 23-56 Confirming By-law to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution

Council approved the meeting agenda and passed By-law 23-56. The meeting also hosted the Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting.

• Approved June 20, 2023 Special Council meeting agenda (Carried)
• Passed By-law 23-56 (Carried)

Finance Committee

The Grimsby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a budget amendment for Mountainview Excavating, 2023 tax write-offs, and a memo on the 2022 year-end surplus and legal fees. These items are under discussion reports and correspondence, meaning they may be debated or approved. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers.

• Budget Amendment - Mountainview Excavating (FIN-23-20)
• 2023 Tax Write-Offs (FIN-23-21) with Appendix A
• Memo - 2022 Year-End Surplus and Legal Fees with revised surplus and reserve balances
• Terms of Reference Discussion

The Finance Committee approved a payment to Mountainview Excavating and authorized specific tax write-offs. The committee also referred proposed amendments to its Terms of Reference to staff for further review.

• Approved $11,174 payment to Mountainview Excavating funded by Library and Parks and Recreation Facilities Reserves (CARRIED)
• Approved total tax write-offs of $7,975.40 (CARRIED)
• Received 2022 Year-End Surplus and Legal Fees memo (CARRIED)
• Referred Terms of Reference schedule amendments to staff for review at the July 13, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved June 15, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting on June 15, 2023, at the Carnegie Library. The main item is a closed session designation workshop focused on heritage designation reports and statements of significance. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including land acknowledgement, approval of agenda, and announcements.

• Closed session designation workshop under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1)
• Meeting at Carnegie Library, 25 Adelaide St, Grimsby
• Next meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023

The committee met in a closed session for an orientation and training workshop regarding heritage designation reports and statements of significance. Following the session, the committee formally received the information provided during the workshop.

• Approved the June 15, 2023 agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed session for member education and training
• Received information provided in the designation workshop

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items, discuss board procedural by-laws, and review the CEO's workplan and budget. The agenda includes reports on library statistics, community connections, and upcoming events.

• Board Procedural By-laws - 3rd draft
• Monthly Budget Report - Period Ending May 2023
• CEO Workplan 2023 Q1
• Grimsby Author Series Report
• Santa Claus Parade Committee discussion

The Board approved the third draft of the Board Procedural By-laws as amended. Additionally, the Board received the CEO work plan, the Grimsby Author Series report, and the upcoming events report for information.

• Approved Board Procedural By-laws as amended
• Approved Librarian's Report and Statistical Report
• Approved Monthly Budget Report for period ending May 2023
• Received CEO Work plan for information
• Received Grimsby Author Series report for information
• Received Upcoming Events report for information

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a removal request for a property at 93 Fairview Road and draft designation research reports for three properties. The agenda also includes a closed training session on the Ontario Heritage Act, election of chair and vice chair, and adoption of simplified meeting procedures.

• Removal request for 93 Fairview Road (report G.H 23-12)
• Designation research report for 417 Main Street West (draft)
• Designation research report for 470 Main Street West (draft)
• Designation research report for 421 Elizabeth Street (draft)
• Closed session: Aird & Berlis training on Ontario Heritage Act

The committee recommended the heritage designation of three properties and the removal of one property from the Municipal Heritage Register. Members also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and adopted simplified meeting procedures.

• Recommended removal of 93 Fairview Road from the Municipal Heritage Register
• Approved designation of 417 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved designation of 470 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved designation of 421 Elizabeth Street under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Appointed Sara Nixon as chair
• Appointed Brian Riley as vice chair
• Adopted the Town's Simplified Meeting Procedures
• Appointed Amy Freeman as stakeholder group representative for the Heritage Conservation District Study

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss two applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 9 Windward Drive and 41 Livingston Avenue, plus a delegation on a 5-year building timeline for 301 Main Street West. The agenda also includes routine consent items and correspondence from Niagara Region and St. Catharines.

• Official Plan Amendment (26OP-16-2204) and Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2205) at 9 Windward Drive
• Official Plan Amendment (26OP-16-2203) and Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2203) at 41 Livingston Avenue
• Delegation by Ron Ticchiarelli on 5-Year Building Timeline for 301 Main Street West
• Correspondence: Niagara Region 2021 Census of Population Highlights
• Correspondence: City of St. Catharines Proposed Provincial Planning Policy Instrument

The Planning and Development Committee recommended approvals for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 9 Windward Drive and 41 Livingston Avenue. The committee also recommended extending the building timeline for 301 Main Street West to June 1, 2025.

• Recommended extension of 5-year building timeline for 301 Main Street West to June 1, 2025
• Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment (26OP-16-2204) and Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2205) at 9 Windward Drive
• Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment (26OP-16-2203) and Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2203) at 41 Livingston Avenue

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several key items, including the Peach King Centre expansion project, a capital watermain replacement on Governors Rd and Dorchester Drive, and the adoption of 2023 tax rates. The agenda also includes heritage designations for several properties, a fireworks by-law notice, and a presentation from the Niagara Regional Police. Several items are routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation – project update and additional options (DCS-23-14)
• Delegation of Authority for Peach King Centre Expansion Project (DCS-23-15)
• 2023 Capital Watermain Replacement – Governors Rd and Dorchester Drive – funding approval (DPW-23-13)
• By-law 23-53 to adopt 2023 tax rates, including schedules for Town, Region, Waste Management, Transit, Education, Wastewater, and Downtown Improvement Area
• Heritage designations for 42 Roberts Rd, 38 Roberts Rd, 122 Main St East, 50-52 Park Rd North, and 54 Park Rd North (By-laws 23-48 to 23-52)

Council approved an expansion of the Peach King Centre to include a larger gym and green initiatives, increasing the total project cost to $36,728,155. The body also declared a mental health, homelessness, and addiction crisis in Grimsby and amended fireworks bylaws. Several property designations and budget amendments for watermain work were passed.

• Approved Peach King Centre expansion for gym and green initiatives at an additional cost of $5,659,780 (5-3)
• Approved $945,000 budget amendment for Governors Road & Dorchester Drive watermain project, totaling $2,300,000
• Amended By-law 20-41 to limit consumer fireworks discharge to between dusk and 11:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Declared a mental health, homelessness, and addiction crisis in the Town of Grimsby
• Approved two $500 bursaries for graduating students at Blessed Trinity and West Niagara Secondary Schools
• Approved designation by-laws for 42 Roberts Road, 38 Roberts Road, 122 Main Street East, and 50-52 & 54 Park Road North
• Approved delegation of authority for the Peach King Centre Expansion Project
• Passed By-law 23-53 to adopt 2023 taxation rates set by the Regional Municipality of Niagara

Corporate Services Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received a department update from Information Technology and Service Innovation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 5, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Received report ITSI-23-01, Information Technology and Service Innovation – Department Update (CARRIED)

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, and set meeting time, and to adopt simplified meeting procedures. They will also receive a verbal update on the Partners for Climate Change Protection Program and discuss a report on the Municipal Food Waste Diversion Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with two substantive items.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Meeting Time
• Adoption of Simplified Meeting Procedures
• Verbal update on Partners for Climate Change Protection Program
• Report DCS-23-06 on Municipal Food Waste Diversion Program

The committee elected an Acting Chair and Acting Vice Chair and established a recurring monthly meeting time. The group adopted simplified meeting procedures and received reports on climate change protection and food waste diversion.

• Elected Bob Friesen as Acting Chair (Carried)
• Elected Marilyn McCrae as Acting Vice Chair (Carried)
• Set monthly meetings for the third Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. (Carried)
• Adopted Town of Grimsby Simplified Meeting Procedures (Carried)
• Received verbal update on Partners for Climate Change Protection Program (Carried)
• Received Municipal Food Waste Diversion Program Report DCS-23-06 (Carried)

Community Services Committee

The Grimsby Community Services Committee is meeting to handle routine consent items, including establishing a Culture Services Advisory Committee by-law, offering free public swimming at the Grimsby Lions Community Pool on heat warning days, and receiving a department update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major discussion items listed.

• Establishing By-law 23-47 for Culture Services Advisory Committee
• Free public swimming on heat warning days at Grimsby Lions Community Pool
• Community Services Department information update for May 2023
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and meeting time
• Rescheduling June meeting

The Community Services Committee elected its leadership and approved a program for free public swimming during heat warnings. The committee also recommended that Council approve the Culture Advisory Committee Establishing By-law.

• Elected Councillor Charrois as Chair
• Elected Councillor Korstanje as Vice Chair
• Set future meeting time for 6:30 p.m.
• Recommended Council approve By-law 23-47 (Culture Services Advisory Committee Establishing Bylaw)
• Approved Free Public Swimming on Heat Warning days program at Grimsby Lions Community Pool
• Received Community Services Department Information Update for May 2023
• Scheduled next meeting for June 22, 2023

Culture Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting its agenda and simplified procedures, and receiving a draft establishing by-law. Members will review the Grimsby Public Art Gallery's audited 2022 financial statements and an information report, as well as a Grimsby Museum information report and an accessions approval request. The meeting also includes establishing an acting chair and vice chair, correspondence, announcements, and a tour of the museum.

• Review of Grimsby Public Art Gallery audited financial statements for 2022
• Grimsby Museum accessions approval
• Draft establishing by-law for the committee
• Adoption of simplified meeting procedures
• Tour of Grimsby Museum

The committee elected an Acting Chair and Acting Vice Chair and adopted simplified meeting procedures. Members received financial and information reports for the Art Gallery and Museum, and approved incoming museum accessions.

• Adopted Simplified Meeting Procedures (CARRIED)
• Elected Anne Foster Brabant as Acting Chair (CARRIED)
• Elected Adrienne Brown as Acting Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Received Art Gallery Information Report DCS-23-16 (CARRIED)
• Received 2022 audited financial statements for Grimsby Public Art Gallery (CARRIED)
• Received Grimsby Museum Update Report DCS-23-14 (CARRIED)
• Accepted Grimsby Museum Incoming Accessions report DCS-23-15 (CARRIED)
• Scheduled future meetings for the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a sidewalk presentation, a flexible signage pilot program, the disposal of surplus land, and the disbandment of an advisory committee. The agenda also includes routine consent items and correspondence about red light cameras.

• Presentation on Terrace Drive sidewalk by Brandon Guthro
• DPW-23-10: 2023 In-Road Flexible Signage Pilot Program
• DPW-23-11: Disposal of surplus land at 16 & 17 Bell Avenue and 7 & 8 Tuer Avenue
• DPW-23-12: Public Works Advisory Committee disbandment
• Correspondence from Niagara Region on red light camera implementation

The committee elected Councillor DiFlavio as Chair and Councillor Howe as Vice Chair. Members approved the disposal of surplus land at Bell Avenue and Tuer Avenue and voted to disband the Public Works Advisory Committee.

• Elected Councillor DiFlavio as Chair (CARRIED)
• Elected Councillor Howe as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Set future meeting time to 6:30 p.m. (CARRIED)
• Deemed lands at 16 & 17 Bell Avenue and 7 & 8 Tuer Avenue as surplus to be offered to property owners (CARRIED)
• Approved disbanding the Public Works Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
• Received report DPW-23-10 regarding 2023 In-Road Flexible Signage Pilot Program (CARRIED)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved the submission of report PA-23-18 to the Province regarding proposed changes to Bill 97 and the Provincial Planning Statement. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and received the May 9, 2023, Heritage Advisory Committee minutes.

• Approved agenda (CARRIED)
• Received Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from May 9, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved submission of report PA-23-18 to the Province regarding Bill 97 and the Provincial Planning Statement (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two minor variance applications (346 and 234 Main Street West) and one land consent application (234 Main Street West), with delegations from owners and agents. The committee will also decide on future meeting times, discuss a notice of motion about application information materials, and receive a status update on requests for electronic devices for members.

• Minor variance A04-23 at 346 Main Street West
• Minor variance A13-23 at 234 Main Street West
• Land consent B03-23 at 234 Main Street West
• Delegations from property owners and agents for all three applications
• Committee to decide on future meeting time and electronic device request

The Committee approved two minor variance applications and one land consent application for properties on Main Street West. The board also elected Kevin Antonides as chair for 2023 and confirmed the meeting time will remain 7 p.m.

• Elected Kevin Antonides as chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A04-23 for 346 Main Street West regarding accessory building height and eaves overhang (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A13-23 for 234 Main Street West regarding lot frontage and front yard setback (Carried)
• Approved land consent B03-23 for 234 Main Street West to sever land and dedicate a parcel for road widening (Carried)
• Decided meeting time will continue to be 7 p.m.
• Decided committee members must individually pursue requests for Town-provided electronic devices

Council Meeting

Council declared a state of emergency regarding mental health, addiction, and housing affordability. The body also approved a budget increase for the Casablanca Waterfront Park and expressed support for provincial legislation regarding workplace harassment by local leaders.

• Declared a state of emergency and crisis on mental health, addiction and housing affordability (7-1)
• Approved $241,054 in additional funding for Casablanca Waterfront Park construction
• Revised total project budget for Casablanca Waterfront Park to $4,341,054
• Expressed support for Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Proclaimed June 7, 2023 as Good Citizenship Day
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved minutes for Council and three committees from May 1, 2, 4, and 11, 2023

Finance Committee

This is a procedural Finance Committee meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The committee will elect a chair and vice chair, set its standing meeting time, receive previous minutes, and handle any delegations, consent reports, discussion reports, resolutions, notices of motion, or correspondence that may arise. No specific financial decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Standing Committee Meeting Time
• Receipt of Previous Minutes
• Delegations
• Consent Reports
• Next meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023

The Finance Committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee also changed its future meeting start time to 5:00 p.m.

• Approved May 11, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Elected Councillor Davoli as Chair (CARRIED)
• Elected Councillor Charrois as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Set future meeting time to 5:00 p.m. (CARRIED)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several items, including the draft audited financial statements for 2022, the TD Summer Reading Award, and the appointment of remaining board officers and committees. The board will also receive reports on the budget, library operations, and a Mountainview Excavating report, and will set its next meeting for June 14, 2023.

• Draft audited financial statements for 2022 (item 11.1)
• TD Summer Reading Award (item 11.2)
• Setting remaining board officers and committees (item 11.3)
• Mountainview Excavating report (item 11.4)
• Monthly budget report for April 2023 (item 10.1)

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved the 2022 Audited Financial Statements and authorized the use of reserve funds for a Mountainview Excavating invoice. The Board also appointed Hannah Skinner as Vice-Chair and Kathryn Drury as Secretary-Treasurer.

• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements (CARRIED)
• Appointed Hannah Skinner as Board Vice-Chair through December 31, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Appointed Kathryn Drury as Secretary-Treasurer through December 31, 2026 (CARRIED)
• Approved use of reserve funds to pay library portion of Mountainview Excavating invoice (CARRIED)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received Librarian's Report and Statistical Report (CARRIED)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, then review seven heritage-related reports. These include demolition requests for a greenhouse at 123 Sawmill Road and a garage/deck at 162 Main Street West, a severance application at 260 Main Street East, a heritage restoration grant at 245 Main Street East, and designation research reports for three properties. The committee will also discuss scheduling its August meeting.

• 123 Sawmill Road - demolition request for greenhouse (GH23-08)
• 162 Main Street West - demolition request for garage/deck (GH23-09)
• 260 Main Street East - severance application with heritage analysis and tree preservation plan (GH23-11)
• 245 Main Street East - heritage restoration grant application (GH-23-10)
• Designation research reports for 129 Main Street West (Canterbury Cottage), 266 Main Street West, and 105 Mountain Road

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee recommended the designation of three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also endorsed a heritage restoration grant for 245 Main Street East and recommended approval for two demolition requests.

• Recommended approval for greenhouse demolition at 123 Sawmill Road (Carried)
• Recommended approval for garage and deck demolition at 162 Main Street West (Carried)
• Endorsed staff comments for severance application at 260 Main Street East (Carried)
• Endorsed $6,195.81 restoration grant for 245 Main Street East (Carried)
• Resolved to designate 129 Main Street West under Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Resolved to designate 266 Main Street West under Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Resolved to designate 105 Mountain Road under Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice Chair until next meeting (Carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including electing a chair and vice-chair, approving the agenda, and receiving previous minutes. The only substantive item is a piece of correspondence from the Township of West Lincoln: a motion in support of Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are either for approval or discussion.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Standing Committee Meeting Time
• Receipt of previous minutes
• Correspondence from Township of West Lincoln: Motion in Support of Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Next meeting scheduled for June 1, 2023

The Corporate Services Committee elected Councillor Freake as Chair and Councillor Vardy as Vice Chair, and resolved to meet at 12:00 p.m. moving forward, with the meeting date to be reviewed by the Clerk's Department. No substantive decisions on policy, spending, or projects were made; the agenda was approved and correspondence from West Lincoln was received. The meeting adjourned after 16 minutes.

• Elected Councillor Freake as Chair (carried)
• Elected Councillor Vardy as Vice Chair (carried)
• Set committee meeting time to 12:00 p.m., date to be determined (carried)
• Approved the May 4, 2023 agenda (carried)
• Received correspondence from Township of West Lincoln (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held an organizational meeting. Members elected Mayor Jordan as Chair and Councillor Baradziej as Vice Chair, and set future meetings at 5:00 p.m. The only substantive item was approval of a building activity report for information. No major decisions were made.

• Elected Mayor Jordan as Chair (carried)
• Elected Councillor Baradziej as Vice Chair (carried)
• Set committee meeting time to 5:00 p.m. moving forward (carried)
• Approved building activity report BLDG-23-01 for information (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2023 tax levy and tax rates, including municipal, regional, education, and wastewater components. Council will also consider a revised site plan for properties at 6 Doran Ave. and 21-23 Main St. E. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and by-laws, plus a closed session for legal briefings and a civic recognition award recommendation.

• 2023 Tax Levy and Tax Rates (report FIN-23-19) with appendices for Town, Niagara Region, Waste Management, Transit, Education, Waste Water, and DIA levies
• Revised Site Plan 26SP-16-2103 for 6 Doran Ave. and 21-23 Main St. E. (report PA-23-17)
• By-law 23-43 to amend Procedural By-law 20-65
• By-law 23-44 to delegate Council's authority for flag raising approvals
• Closed session items: legal briefings for 141-149 Main St. E. and 292 Main St. W., and Civic Recognition Awards recommendation

Council adopted the 2023 tax levy and rates, including general tax rates for the Town and Region of Niagara. The body also approved site plan amendments for a property on Doran Avenue and Main Street East and proclaimed May 2023 as Building Safety Month.

• Approved 2023 tax ratios, general tax rates, waste management, transit, and education rates (C-23-143)
• Approved revised site plan for 6 Doran Ave. and 21-23 Main St. E. (C-23-144)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Building Safety Month (C-23-146)
• Passed By-laws 23-43 and 23-44 (C-23-147)
• Passed Confirming By-law 23-45 (C-23-150)
• Approved direction provided during closed session (C-23-149)

Planning Public Meeting

This is a planning public meeting where the Town of Grimsby will hear a presentation and receive input on a planning matter at 9 Windward Drive. The agenda includes a planning information report and public meeting notice for that address. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be a discussion and input-gathering session.

• Planning Information Report - 9 Windward Dr
• Public Meeting Notice - 9 Windward Dr
• Presentation by Town of Grimsby Planner Michaela Bray
• Presentation by MHBC Planning Senior Planner Stacey Kursikowski

Council heard presentations from Town staff and MHBC Planning regarding a proposed development at 9 Windward Dr. The meeting consisted of a presentation and a question-and-answer session; no votes were taken and no formal decisions were recorded.

Planning Open House

The Town of Grimsby is holding a planning open house to present and discuss a development proposal at 264 Main St. E. The agenda includes presentations by town planner Adam Gignac and agent Mustafa Al-Haboobi, with supporting information reports and notices available. No decisions are being made; this is an informational session for public input.

• Planning Information Report - 264 Main St. E
• Open House Notice - 264 Main St. E
• Presentations by Town Planner Adam Gignac and Agent Mustafa Al-Haboobi
• Public open house at Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for an Integrity Commissioner workshop, held under the Municipal Act for member education and training. The only public business is a confirming by-law (23-42) to ratify council resolutions, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or public discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Integrity Commissioner Workshop (education/training under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1)(1))
• By-law 23-42: Confirming By-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions
• Meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue

Council approved the meeting agenda and passed By-law 23-42 after three readings. The body also entered a closed session for an educational workshop regarding the Integrity Commissioner and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

• Approved the April 25, 2023 Special Council meeting agenda
• Approved closed session for Integrity Commissioner and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act training
• Received information provided in the Integrity Commissioner workshop
• Passed By-law 23-42 (read first, second, and third time)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural. Council will enter a closed session to discuss a matter pertaining to Greenbelt lands, citing solicitor-client privilege under the Municipal Act. Following the closed session, they will consider a confirming by-law (23-41) to adopt and ratify matters dealt with by resolution, then adjourn.

• Closed session on Greenbelt lands under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act
• Consideration of By-law 23-41, a confirming by-law to ratify council resolutions

Council approved By-law 23-41 after three readings. Following a closed session regarding solicitor-client privilege, Council directed staff to proceed on a matter pertaining to Greenbelt lands.

• Approved agenda for Special Council meeting (CARRIED)
• Resolved to meet in closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed as directed in closed session regarding Greenbelt lands (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 23-41 (CARRIED)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to elect a Board Chair for a two-year term ending December 31, 2024, and to review board by-laws and orientation materials. The board will also receive the CEO's report, monthly budget report, and library statistics for February and March 2023. Most agenda items are routine approvals, including minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting.

• Election of Board Chair for term ending December 31, 2024
• Review of Board By-laws
• Board Orientation discussion
• Monthly Budget Report for March 2023
• Librarian's Report and statistics for February and March 2023

The board appointed Deirdra Burke as Board Chair for a term ending December 31, 2024. The board also received the Librarian's report, budget reports, and a first draft of revised procedural by-laws.

• Appointed Deirdra Burke as Board Chair through December 31, 2024
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 8, 2023 closed session minutes
• Received Librarian's Report and Statistical Reports for February and March
• Received Budget Report for period ending March 31, 2023
• Received first draft of revised Library Board Procedural By-laws
• Received Upcoming Events report

Planning Public Meeting

The Town of Grimsby is holding a public meeting to hear presentations and receive input on a planning application for 41 Livingston Avenue. The agenda includes presentations by Town Planner Adam Gignac and Ryan Ferrari of A.J. Clarke & Associates Ltd., followed by delegations. Supporting documents include a public information report and meeting notice for the property.

• Planning application PA-23-17 for 41 Livingston Avenue
• Presentations by Town Planner Adam Gignac and Ryan Ferrari (A.J. Clarke & Associates Ltd.)
• Public information report and meeting notice attached
• Meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue

The meeting consisted of presentations and a discussion regarding a planning application for 41 Livingston Ave. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the session.

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on April 18, 2023, to consider one land consent application (B06-22 at 14 Elizabeth Street) and three minor variance applications (A06-23 at 18 Murray Street, A09-23 at 233 Patton Street, and A05-22 adjacent to 349 Book Road). The agenda includes delegations from property owners and an agent, plus agency comments and staff reports. The committee will also review minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are scheduled for discussion and public input.

• Land consent B06-22 at 14 Elizabeth Street
• Minor variance A06-23 at 18 Murray Street
• Minor variance A09-23 at 233 Patton Street
• Minor variance A05-22 adjacent to 349 Book Road
• Delegations from owners and agent for all four applications

The Committee approved a land easement for Trail Ridge Montessori School and two residential minor variances. A minor variance application for a lot adjacent to 349 Book Road was denied.

• Approved land consent B06-22 for an easement at 14 Elizabeth Street (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance A06-23 for porch encroachments at 18 Murray Street (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance A09-23 for residential use extension and eaves overhang at 233 Patton Street (CARRIED)
• Denied minor variance A05-22 for side yard, front yard, and lot coverage at lot adjacent to 349 Book Road (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including heritage designations for four properties (13 Mountain Street, 19 Elm Street, 99 Main Street West, and 292 Main Street West) and a zoning by-law amendment for vacant Bartlett Avenue lots. Council will also receive a direction report on those same four properties, appoint a Deputy Treasurer, and hold a closed session for resident appointments to boards and committees. The meeting includes routine approvals of previous minutes and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 23-34: Zoning by-law amendment for vacant Bartlett Avenue lots
• By-laws 23-35 to 23-38: Heritage designations for 13 Mountain Street, 19 Elm Street, 99 Main Street West, and 292 Main Street West
• By-law 23-39: Appointment of Deputy Treasurer
• Report PA-23-16: Council direction on 292 Main Street West, 99 Main Street West, 19 Elm Street, and 13 Mountain Street
• Closed session for resident appointments to boards and committees

Council passed several by-laws to designate four specific properties as having historical, architectural, or contextual significance. The meeting also included the appointment of a Deputy Treasurer and the proclamation of two awareness weeks.

• Approved designation by-laws for 13 Mountain Street, 19 Elm Street, 99 Main Street West, and 292 Main Street West
• Passed By-law 23-34 to amend By-law 14-45 regarding Vacant Bartlett Ave Lot
• Passed By-law 23-39 to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Town of Grimsby
• Proclaimed May 7–13, 2023, as Emergency Preparedness Week
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Museum Month
• Approved minutes from April 3, 5, and 12, 2023
• Approved direction provided during closed session regarding resident appointments and closed meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

This is the final Committee of the Whole meeting before Council transitions to Standing Committees in May. The agenda includes routine consent items (audit planning, museum annual report, road closures for events, water quality review, and planning contracts) and two delegations: one on Emergency Preparedness Week and one on the Recreational Trails Master Plan update. Several reports and proclamations are also listed, but no decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Delegation: Cathy McGrath (Niagara West Fire & Emergency Services) on Emergency Preparedness Week
• Delegation: Claire Basinski (CIMA+) on Recreational Trails Master Plan Update
• Consent: FIN-23-18 External Audit Planning Report
• Consent: DCS-23-09 Road Use for Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, and Women's Triathlon Festival
• Consent: PA-23-13 Awarding of Contract for Official Plan (RFP 2022-17PLN)

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to the Procedural By-law and the livestreaming of Council and Committee meetings. Council also authorized several road closures for summer events and approved a contract for the Official Plan. This was the final meeting of the Committee of the Whole before transitioning to Standing Committees in May.

• Approved livestreaming of Standing Committee, Committee of the Whole, and Council meetings
• Approved amendments to Standing Committee Terms of Reference and Procedural By-law 20-65
• Approved road use for Peach Bud, Niagara Triathlon, and Women’s Triathlon Festival (June 27, July 16, and August 12-13, 2023)
• Endorsed road closures on Main St. West for 'Happening in Grimsby' (June 15-18, 2023)
• Endorsed road closures on Main St. West for Grimsby Farmers Market (Thursdays, June 1 to October 5, 2023)
• Approved awarding of contract for Official Plan (RFP 2022-17PLN)
• Approved Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package
• Received minutes from Heritage Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Public Library Board, and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a biodigester update under litigation and solicitor-client privilege exceptions. The only public action is a confirming by-law to ratify prior council decisions.

• Closed session: Biodigester update under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(e) and (f)
• By-law 23-33: Confirming by-law to adopt, confirm, and ratify council resolutions

Council approved direction regarding a biodigester update following a closed session. Additionally, the council introduced and passed By-law 23-33 through three readings.

• Approved direction provided in closed session regarding Biodigester Update (9-0)
• Approved agenda for the April 12, 2023 Special Council meeting
• Passed By-law 23-33 after first, second, and third readings

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage-related items, including street name recommendations for 362 and 398 North Service Road, a demolition/alteration request for 346 Main Street West, and designation research reports for three Main Street West properties. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and verbal updates on the Marlatt Inn door, working groups, and designations.

• Street name recommendation for 362 & 398 North Service Road (HG 23-07)
• Demolition/alteration request for 346 Main Street West (HG 23-06)
• Designation research reports for 346, 382, and 390 Main Street West
• Verbal updates on Marlatt Inn door and working groups

The Heritage Advisory Committee recommended the designation of three properties on Main Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also recommended a new street name for a development on North Service Road and approved a garage demolition request with salvage requirements.

• Recommended 'Cobblestones' as the street name for 362 & 398 North Service Road
• Recommended approval for garage demolition at 346 Main Street West with photo documentation and material salvage
• Resolved to designate 346 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Resolved to designate 382 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (4-1)
• Resolved to designate 390 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting consisting mostly of procedural items: a human rights training workshop in closed session, approval of the agenda, and a confirming by-law (23-32) to ratify previous council decisions. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Closed session human rights workshop under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1)
• By-law 23-32, a confirming by-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions

Council approved the agenda and passed Confirming By-law 23-32 after three readings. The meeting also included a closed session for a human rights workshop for members.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved closed session for human rights orientation and training (CARRIED)
• Received information provided in the human rights workshop (CARRIED)
• Passed Confirming By-law 23-32 after first, second, and third readings (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several reports and motions, including proposed amendments to the procedural by-law on speaking times, planning-related reports on vacant Bartlett Avenue lots and provincial bills, and a notice of motion on timely planning matters. A delegation from the Ontariogreen Conservation Association will present on a tree stand rejuvenation project. The agenda also includes routine consent items and correspondence on illegal dumping.

• Councillor Baradziej notice of motion to amend Procedural By-law 20-65 Section 8.3 on speaking times
• Staff report PA-23-07 on vacant Bartlett Avenue lots
• Reports PA-23-09 and PA-23-10 on implementation of Bills 109, 23, and planning at regional level
• Councillor Vardy notice of motion on timely planning matters and OLT appeals
• Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation Association on Grand Old White Oak Tree Stand Rejuvenation Project

The Committee approved a draft zoning by-law for a vacant lot on Bartlett Avenue and adopted new Standing Committee Terms of Reference. Members also directed staff to improve notification timelines for development applications and OLT appeals.

• Approved Standing Committee Terms of Reference, 2023 calendar, and Procedural By-law amendments
• Deferred investigation of live streaming under Terms of Reference to the Clerk
• Deferred Councillor Baradziej's Notice of Motion regarding Procedural By-law Amendments
• Approved draft By-law for Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2204) at Vacant Bartlett Avenue Lot for Council approval
• Directed staff to notify Ward Councillors of initial development applications and notify Council before statutory Planning Act deadlines
• Directed staff to provide a brief information report at the next meeting upon receipt of any OLT appeal

Council Meeting

Council passed several by-laws including new water rates and the 2023 General Downtown Improvement Area water and wastewater budgets. Two properties were designated for historical, architectural, or contextual significance. A motion to lift a specific budget resolution for separate consideration was defeated.

• Approved designation by-laws for 115 Gibson Street and 8 St Andrews Avenue
• Passed By-law 23-28 establishing 2023 General Downtown Improvement Area water and wastewater budgets
• Passed By-law 23-29 to establish water rates
• Defeated motion to lift resolution CW-23-074 from Budget Committee of the Whole (3-6)
• Approved minutes from March 20 and 21, 2023 meetings
• Passed confirming By-law 23-31

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications regarding lot coverage and setbacks for properties on Nassau Drive, Bell Avenue, and Main Street West. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance A48-22 for 3 Nassau Drive regarding front yard setback and garage projection (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance A08-23 for 16 Bell Avenue regarding lot coverage and garage projection (CARRIED)
• Approved Minor Variance A07-23 for 155 Main Street West to permit 33.5% maximum lot coverage (CARRIED)

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2023 Consolidated Budget Report (FIN 23-12), including operating budget summaries, water and wastewater rates, capital project summaries, and a community funding request. The agenda contains only this one substantive report item, with the rest being procedural items like call to order and land acknowledgement.

• Review of FIN 23-12 2023 Consolidated Budget Report
• Operating Budget Summary (Appendix A)
• 2023 Water and Wastewater Rates (Appendix B)
• Capital Project Summary (Appendix C)
• Community Funding Request business case (Appendix E)

The committee approved the 2023 levy budget and a $51.7M incremental capital budget. The decision includes funding for six new permanent full-time staff and increased legal fees for development. Water and wastewater operating budgets and rates were also approved.

• Approved 2023 levy budget with operating expenditures of $28,634,930 (8-1)
• Approved $250,000 increase in legal fees for responsible development (8-1)
• Approved $431,853 increase for 6 permanent full-time staff and program costs (8-1)
• Approved $100,000 Funding Request Pilot funded from Council Strategic Reserve (8-1)
• Approved 2023 wastewater gross operating budget of $6,781,820 and associated rates (8-1)
• Approved 2023 water gross operating budget of $7,906,100 and associated rates (8-1)
• Approved Downtown Improvement Area gross operating budget and levy of $87,350 (8-1)
• Approved 2023 incremental capital budget of $51,743,740 (8-1)

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council meets March 20, 2023, to consider several routine and non-controversial items, including new parking restrictions on four streets, a heritage demolition request for 487 Main Street West, and a by-law updating consolidated fees and charges. Council will also review revisions to the 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities document and hold a closed session for litigation regarding 9 and 11 Kerman Ave. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of previous minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Parking restrictions on Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr and Nassau Dr (DPW 23-03)
• Heritage property demolition request for 487 Main Street West (PA 23-11)
• By-law 23-24 to repeal By-law 93-93 and amend By-law 22-32, Consolidated Fees & Charges 2023
• Revisions to the 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities Document
• Closed session for litigation or potential litigation regarding 9 & 11 Kerman Ave

Council approved the demolition of a dwelling at 487 Main Street West and the removal of the property from the Municipal Heritage Register. The 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities document was finalized, and a by-law regarding Consolidated Fees & Charges was passed. Council also approved the demolition or alteration of a porch at 18 Murray Street.

• Approved demolition of dwelling at 487 Main Street West and removal from Municipal Heritage Register
• Approved porch demolition/alteration at 18 Murray Street (9-0)
• Approved final 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities document
• Passed By-law 23-24 regarding Consolidated Fees & Charges
• Received report on parking restrictions for Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr, and Nassau Dr
• Passed confirming By-law 23-25

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several financial reports, a possible Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake, and other routine items. They will also hear a delegation from the Farmer's Market of Grimsby and a written request from Pride Niagara for a flag raising. Most items are consent agenda items expected to be approved without discussion.

• Notice of motion to investigate creating a Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake (north of QEW, east of Winona border, west of Kerman Avenue North)
• 2022 Year End Results and Transfers (FIN 23-15)
• 2022 Annual Building Permit Fee Report (FIN 23-11)
• 2022 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council and Local Boards (FIN 23-13)
• Ridge Road Traffic Considerations report (DPW 23-08)

The Committee of the Whole approved a request to investigate creating a Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake. Council also approved a Pride Niagara flag raising for May 29, 2023, and authorized several financial reserve transfers from 2022.

• Approved flag raising request for Pride Niagara on May 29, 2023
• Directed staff to investigate feasibility of a Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake
• Approved 2022 year-end transfers: $983,994 (operational levy), $(547,446) (wastewater), $408,072 (water), and $2,925 (Downtown Improvement Area)
• Approved recommendations in the Ridge Road Traffic Considerations Report (DPW-23-08)
• Approved Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package
• Approved 2022 Annual Building Permit Fee Report for public release
• Directed staff to prepare a report on options to amend Procedural By-law 20-65 regarding speaking orders
• Directed staff to improve notification timelines for development applications and OLT appeals

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage permits, demolition requests, and draft designation reports for several properties. The agenda includes reports on 262 Main Street West, 487 Main Street West, 18 Murray Street, and designation research for properties on Roberts Road, Main Street East, and Park Road North. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District.

• Heritage permit recommendation for 262 Main Street West (GH 23-03)
• Demolition request for 487 Main Street West (GH 23-04)
• Porch demolition/alteration request for 18 Murray Street (GH 23-05)
• Draft designation research reports for 38 and 42 Roberts Road, 122 Main Street East, and 50-52 and 54 Park Road North
• Verbal update on Main Street East Heritage Conservation District

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee recommended the designation of five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also recommended the demolition of a dwelling at 487 Main Street West and the alteration of a porch at 18 Murray Street.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for 262 Main Street West (CARRIED)
• Recommended demolition of 487 Main Street West and removal from Municipal Heritage Register (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of porch demolition/alteration at 18 Murray Street (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 38 Roberts Road under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 42 Roberts Road under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 122 Main Street East under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 50-52 Park Road North under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Resolved to designate 54 Park Road North under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

Council met for a special session that included a closed-session planning and legal workshop. The meeting resulted in the first, second, and third readings and final passage of By-law 23-23.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for Planning Department training and solicitor-client privilege matters
• Passed By-law 23-23 after first, second, and third readings

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including an amendment to the Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law, a consolidated fees by-law, and a by-law establishing a Committee of Adjustment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of previous minutes and a closed session to discuss a Bell Canada service agreement.

• Amendment to Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law No. 20-62 to include short form wording and set fines
• By-law 23-19 to constitute, appoint, and delegate authority to the Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act
• By-law 23-20 to amend Marriage Solemnization By-law 17-75
• By-law 23-22 Consolidated Fees By-law
• Closed session on Bell Canada Service Level Agreement

Council directed legal counsel to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 29 Kemp Road East at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Town also passed several by-laws and approved a service level agreement with Bell Canada.

• Directed Legal Counsel to support the Committee of Adjustment decision for 29 Kemp Road East at the OLT (9-0)
• Approved amendments to the Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law No. 20-62 to include short form wording and set fines
• Passed By-law 23-19 to appoint and delegate authority to the Committee of Adjustment
• Passed By-law 23-20 to amend civil marriage solemnization service authority
• Passed By-law 23-21 to amend the discharge of firearms and bows by-law
• Approved the execution of a Service Level Agreement with Bell Canada
• Passed confirming By-law 23-22

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved a hybrid wastewater rate model and the 2023 Consolidated Fees & Charges. Council also directed staff to study the feasibility of a Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake.

• Approved Hybrid Levy and Fee Model for wastewater rates (50% tax levy, 50% user fees)
• Approved 2023 Consolidated Fees & Charges by-law (7-2)
• Amended Grimsby Fire Services Niagara rates to the full general rate
• Maintained current cemetery rates for review in 2024
• Directed staff to investigate feasibility of a Business Improvement Area for Grimsby on the Lake
• Received 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities report (CAO 23-03) for approval
• Received Forty Mile Creek Pedestrian Bridge Design Information Report

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting consisting almost entirely of a closed session held for member education and training on the Public Works Department, under the Municipal Act. The only formal business is a confirming by-law (23-18) to ratify prior council resolutions. No public decisions or discussions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session: Public Works workshop under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
• By-law 23-18: confirming by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council approved the agenda and passed Confirming By-law 23-18 after three readings. The meeting also included a closed session for a Public Works Department workshop.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved closed session for Public Works Department orientation and training
• Received information from the Public Works Workshop
• Passed Confirming By-law 23-18 (first, second, and third readings)

By-Law Open House

This is a by-law open house where the Town of Grimsby is hearing public delegations on various by-law matters. Sixteen individuals are scheduled to speak, with several written submissions attached, including one on hunting by-laws. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a public input session.

• 16 scheduled delegations, including Christopher Radusin, Peter DeSantis Jr., and Paul Dipelino
• Written delegation on hunting by-law from Bruce & Laurie Mackenzie
• Written delegation from Asad Razzaque (OpenHouse01032023.pdf)
• Written delegation from Dave Gibson
• Written delegation from David Scott

Special Council Meeting

Council approved the agenda and passed By-law 23-17 after three readings. The meeting included a closed session for member education and training regarding the public library, art gallery, museum, and economic development.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved closed session for member education and training
• Received information provided in closed session
• Passed By-law 23-17 (first, second, and third readings)

Planning Open House

This is a planning open house, not a decision-making meeting, focused on a proposal at 9 Windward Drive. Attendees will hear presentations from a planner and consultants, and can review supporting documents. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public open house for 9 Windward Drive proposal
• Presentations by Planner Riley McKnight and consultants Oz Kemal & Stacey Kursikowski
• Open House Notice and Information Report attachments available

Planning Public Meeting

This is a planning public meeting where the town will hear a presentation from Planner Adam Gignac and Agent Jared Marcus regarding vacant lots on Bartlett Avenue. The agenda includes a public meeting notice and a public information report (23-06) on the vacant Bartlett Avenue lots. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be a discussion and information-sharing session.

• Public meeting notice for vacant Bartlett Avenue lots
• Public information report 23-06 on vacant Bartlett Avenue lots
• Presentation by Planner Adam Gignac
• Presentation by Agent Jared Marcus

The meeting consisted of presentations regarding a zoning by-law amendment application for vacant lots on Bartlett Avenue. No votes were taken and no formal decisions were made during the session.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several items, including an insurance program update, the 2022 annual drinking water system report, an amendment to the firearms and bows by-law, and a minor variance appeal for 29 Kemp Road East. The agenda also includes a delegation on a municipal food waste diversion program and correspondence on Bill 23 and homelessness.

• Amendment to Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law No. 20-62 to add short form wording and set fines
• 2022 Annual Drinking Water System Summary Report (DPW 23-05)
• Minor variance appeal for 29 Kemp Road East (A47-22) – town representation at Ontario Land Tribunal
• 2023 Insurance Program Update (FIN 23-06)
• Delegation: Food Cycle Science on Municipal Food Waste Diversion Program with federal funding

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to the firearms by-law and updated the Committee of Adjustment's terms. Council also passed a resolution calling on the provincial government to address the homelessness crisis and directed legal counsel to negotiate a settlement for a property at 29 Kemp Road East.

• Approved amendment to Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law No. 20-62 to set fines between $4,000 and $100,000
• Approved updated Committee of Adjustment By-law and Terms of Reference, including increasing member honorariums to $75 per meeting
• Approved request for a report on the Municipal Food Waste Diversion Program for 2023 budget consideration
• Approved recommendations from the 2022 In-Road Flexible Signage Pilot Program review
• Instructed legal counsel to negotiate a settlement and hold an open house regarding 29 Kemp Road East (7-2)
• Denied instruction to settle 29 Kemp Road East based on Planning Staff recommendations (3-6)
• Passed resolution calling on the Provincial Government to commit to ending homelessness in Ontario
• Received 2022 Annual Drinking Water System Summary Report for information

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with mostly routine items: adopting previous minutes, a consent agenda, and a closed session. The main decisions are two by-laws: one to assume municipal services in the Lakehouse Subdivision and release a letter of credit, and another to establish a Municipal Heritage Committee. A confirming by-law will ratify council resolutions.

• By-law 23-14: Authorize assumption of municipal services in Lakehouse Subdivision and issue final Certificate of Completion
• By-law 23-15: Establish a Municipal Heritage Committee
• By-law 23-16: Confirming by-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions
• Closed session for potential litigation and personal matters about an identifiable individual

Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting women's right to participate in politics free from misogyny and harassment. The Town also passed three by-laws and requested a six-year budget history for fire services.

• Approved resolution supporting women in politics and promoting gender equality (9-0)
• Requested staff provide a 6 fiscal year history for the Town of Grimsby fire service budget
• Passed By-laws 23-14 and 23-15
• Passed By-law 23-16
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from February 6, 9, and 13, 2023 meetings
• Corrected tax write-off amount in February 6 minutes from $27,232.61 to $9,917.70

Board and Committee Open House

This agenda for the Grimsby Board and Committee Open House on February 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a finance department workshop, held for member education and training under the Municipal Act. The only public action is a confirming by-law (23-13) to ratify council resolutions. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed.

• Closed session: Finance Department Workshop (education/training)
• By-law 23-13: Confirming By-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions

Council approved the meeting agenda and held a closed session for a Finance Department Workshop. By-law 23-13 was introduced and passed through three readings.

• Approved the meeting agenda (C-23-043)
• Approved closed session for finance department orientation and training (C-23-044)
• Received information from the Finance Department Workshop (C-23-045)
• Passed By-law 23-13 after first, second, and third readings (C-23-046, C-23-047)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session dedicated to a strategic priorities workshop, which is an education and training session under the Municipal Act. The only other business is a confirming by-law (23-12) to ratify council resolutions. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: Council Strategic Priorities Workshop
• By-law 23-12 (Confirming By-law)

Council approved the agenda and passed Confirming By-law 23-12 after two readings. Members also held a closed session for a strategic priorities workshop.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved closed session for strategic priorities orientation and training (CARRIED)
• Received information from the strategic priorities workshop (CARRIED)
• Passed Confirming By-law 23-12 after first, second, and third readings (CARRIED)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items, review the January 2023 budget draft, and discuss the 2023 library budget via the Finance Committee. The board will also enter a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual. Most agenda items are routine approvals of minutes, reports, and correspondence.

• 2023 Library Budget discussion (Finance Committee)
• January 2023 Budget draft report
• Closed session under PLA 16.1(4)(b) for personal matters
• Approval of January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• CEO Workplan 4Q 2022 and Librarian's Report

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved a draft 2023 operating budget increase and a capital project budget for recommendation to Town Council. The Board also approved a process to transfer year-end surpluses from donations to the Strategic Priorities Reserve.

• Approved draft 2023 budget increase of $43,090 (4.36%) for recommendation to Town Council
• Approved draft 2023 capital project budget of $208,300 for recommendation to Town Council
• Approved transfer of year-end donation surpluses to the Strategic Priorities Reserve
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received draft January 2023 Budget
• Received Upcoming Events report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a capital project budget for the Peach King Centre expansion and renovation. Council also voted to dissolve the Committee of the Whole governance structure in favor of a Standing Committee system starting April 2023. Additionally, a fire dispatch agreement with the City of St. Catharines was extended through 2037.

• Approved Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation budget of $31,068,375 (8-1)
• Approved dissolution of Committee of the Whole to implement Standing Committee structure in April 2023
• Approved extension of Computer-Aided Fire Dispatch agreement with City of St. Catharines to end of 2037
• Approved total tax write-offs of $27,232.61
• Approved assumption of municipal services for Lakehouse Subdivision
• Endorsed flag raising requests for Scouts Canada and Community Support Services of Niagara
• Appointed seven members to the Downtown Improvement Area Board of Directors
• Defeated motion to settle Minor Variance Application A46-22 for 57 Gage Street

Council Meeting

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider a report on parking restrictions for Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr, and Nassau Dr, and to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official. The agenda also includes routine approvals of previous minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Parking restrictions report DPW 23-03 for Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr, Nassau Dr
• By-law 23-08 to appoint Deputy Chief Building Official
• By-law 23-09 confirming by-law
• Adoption of minutes from Jan 16 and Jan 18 meetings

Council voted against a one-time funding request for McNally House Hospice. The Town approved adding 9 Elm Street to the Municipal Heritage Register and passed several by-laws.

• Denied $132,000 one-time funding request for McNally House Hospice (4-5)
• Approved listing 9 Elm Street on the Municipal Heritage Register
• Approved By-laws 23-08, 23-09, and 23-10
• Approved By-law 23-11
• Deferred Report DPW 23-03 and Resolution CW-23-011
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting agenda

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a verbal update on the Grimsby Beach Study, proposed updates to its terms of reference, and a possible addition to the municipal heritage register. The committee will also review designation research reports for four properties on Main Street and Elm Street. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Designation research reports for 99 Main St. W, 292 Main St. W, 13 Mountain St., and 19 Elm St.
• Proposed updates to the HGAC Terms of Reference
• Municipal Heritage Register inclusion for 9 Elm Street
• Verbal update on Grimsby Beach Study
• Adoption of minutes from January 10, 2023

The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee approved the designation of four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and added one property to the Municipal Heritage Register. The committee also endorsed a Notice of Motion requesting the Province of Ontario make changes to the Ontario Heritage Act regarding the Municipal Heritage Register.

• Approved listing 9 Elm Street on the Municipal Heritage Register
• Approved designation of 99 Main St. W under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved designation of 292 Main St. W under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved designation of 13 Mountain St. under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved designation of 19 Elm St. under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Endorsed Notice of Motion requesting provincial changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and Municipal Heritage Register
• Approved amendments to HGAC Terms of Reference and Bylaw for legislative conformity

Planning Open House

The Town of Grimsby is holding a planning open house on January 30, 2023, to present information about a proposal at 41 Livingston Avenue. Presentations will be given by Town Planner Adam Gignac, agent Ryan Ferrari, and Cathy Turner of Community Living. No decisions are being made; this is an information-sharing session for residents.

• Open house for 41 Livingston Avenue proposal
• Presentations by Town Planner Adam Gignac, agent Ryan Ferrari, and Cathy Turner (Community Living)
• Meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue, 6:00-7:00 PM
• Electronic participation available via livestream

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a Community Services Department workshop, held for education and training under the Municipal Act. The only public business is a confirming by-law (23-07) to ratify council resolutions. No substantive decisions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session: Community Services Department workshop under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
• By-law 23-07: confirming by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council held a closed session for a Community Services Department Workshop. Additionally, Council introduced and passed By-law 23-07 through three readings.

• Approved agenda for January 18, 2023 Special Council meeting
• Approved meeting in closed session for community services orientation and training
• Received information from the Community Services Workshop
• Passed By-law 23-07 (read first, second, and third time)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications: one at 78 Tomahawk Drive and one at 522 Main Street West. The committee will hear delegations from the property owners and nearby residents before deciding on the variances.

• Minor variance A01-23 at 78 Tomahawk Drive
• Minor variance A02-23 at 522 Main Street West
• Delegations from owners and a neighbour for 78 Tomahawk Drive
• Delegations from owners for 522 Main Street West
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance requests for residential properties. One application concerned driveway width and the other concerned a side yard setback.

• Approved minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting
• Approved Minor Variance A01-23 for 78 Tomahawk Drive to permit a maximum driveway width of 6.05m
• Approved Minor Variance A02-23 for 522 Main Street West to permit a minimum interior side yard (west) of 1.62m

Council Meeting

Council approved By-laws 23-04, 23-05, and 23-06. Following a closed session, the council approved directions regarding appeals for 37 Bartlett and 13 Mountain/19 Elm.

• Approved By-laws 23-04 and 23-05 (CARRIED)
• Approved By-law 23-06 (CARRIED)
• Approved direction provided in closed session for 37 Bartlett Appeal (CARRIED)
• Approved direction provided in closed session for 13 Mountain/19 Elm Appeal (CARRIED)
• Approved January 16, 2023 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (Committee of the Whole and Council) and January 9 and 12, 2023 (Special Council) (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several items, including the 2023 budget plan, a funding request from McNally House, and reports on procurement and an OLT decision for Grimsby Beach. The agenda also includes delegations, consent items, and correspondence from Minister Steve Clark and MPP Sam Oosterhoff regarding Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster).

• FIN 23-03: 2023 Budget Plan
• FIN 23-02: Bi-Annual Procurement Update
• Delegation: McNally House Financial Support funding request
• PA 23-01: OLT Decision Report – Grimsby Beach
• Correspondence: Minister Steve Clark and MPP Sam Oosterhoff on Bill 23

The Committee of the Whole established new parking restrictions on five residential roads and directed staff to seek legal advice on pausing new developments due to Bill 23. Council also formed a recruitment committee for the Director of Planning and appointed members to various boards and committees.

• Implemented no on-street parking Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm on Governors Rd, McNab Dr, Redwood Dr, Nelles Ave, and Nassau Dr
• Directed legal and staff to provide advice on pausing new developments to review Bill 23 implications
• Established Director of Planning Recruitment Committee (Mayor Jordan, Councillors Baradziej, DiFlavio, and Vardy)
• Referred report FIN 23-04 to staff to develop funding request eligibility criteria (6-3)
• Appointed Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, and Councillor Baradziej to Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
• Appointed Councillor Howe and Councillor Charrois to Grimsby Public Library Board
• Appointed Councillor Korstanje to Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appointed Councillor Freake to Niagara Transit Commission

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held primarily as a closed-session workshop on council strategic priorities, with a confirming by-law to ratify matters dealt with by resolution. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive item being the strategic priorities training/education session.

• Closed session: Council Strategic Priorities Workshop under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1)(1)
• By-law 23-03 Confirming By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council approved the agenda and passed By-law 23-03 after first, second, and third readings. Members also met in a closed session for an orientation and training workshop regarding the strategic priorities process.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved meeting in closed session for strategic priorities training (CARRIED)
• Received information provided in the workshop (CARRIED)
• Introduced and read By-law 23-03 for the first time (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 23-03 on second and third readings (CARRIED)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of prior minutes, a consent agenda, and reports from the librarian, statistics, and budget. Items for discussion include oral reports on library and community connections, a library closure report, and upcoming events.

• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting
• Terms of Employment report
• Librarian's Report for December 2022
• Monthly Budget Report for period ending December 2022
• Library Closure Report

The Board approved the closure of the library on June 8, 2023, to host a fundraising gala event. Additionally, the Board approved amended Terms of Employment.

• Approved amended Terms of Employment (CARRIED)
• Approved library closure on Thursday June 8, 2023 for a fundraising gala event (CARRIED)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved Consent Agenda including items 6.1, 8.1, 8.2 and 9.1 (CARRIED)
• Received Upcoming Events document (CARRIED)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt previous minutes, and receive updates. They will discuss a proposed minor variance at 155 Main St. W, an easement agreement at 44 Park Rd N, new regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 23), and potential heritage designations for 8 St. Andrews Ave and 115 Gibson St.

• Proposed minor variance at 155 Main St. W with heritage analysis, archaeological assessment, and arborist report
• Information report on 44 Park Rd N easement agreement with designation research and impact assessment
• New regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 23)
• Designation report for 8 St. Andrews Ave
• Designation report for 115 Gibson St

The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee designated 8 St. Andrews Ave and 115 Gibson St under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also established a working group to prioritize properties on the Municipal Heritage Register in response to Bill 23 regulations.

• Elected Nick DiFlavio as Chair
• Elected Jennifer Korstanje as Vice-Chair
• Endorsed staff comments for minor variance at 155 Main St. W
• Recommended Heritage Easement Agreement and Part IV designation for 44 Park Rd N
• Approved prioritization of Municipal Heritage Register and creation of a research working group per Bill 23
• Recommended updating the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study
• Designated 8 St. Andrews Ave under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designated 115 Gibson St under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on approving the 2023 interim tax levy for the Town of Grimsby, which sets the amount of property taxes to be collected before the final budget is adopted. Council will also hold a closed-session workshop on parks and recreation, and pass a confirming by-law to ratify decisions.

• Report FIN 23-01 and By-law 23-01: 2023 Interim Tax Levy for the Town of Grimsby
• Closed session: Parks and Recreation workshop (education/training under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1))
• By-law 23-02: Confirming by-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions

Council approved By-law No. 23-01 to establish the 2023 Interim Tax Levy. The body also directed staff to amend the by-law regarding the discharge of firearms on Lake Ontario. Two by-laws, 23-01 and 23-02, were passed.

• Approved By-law No. 23-01 for the 2023 Interim Tax Levy (CARRIED)
• Set interim tax levy instalment due dates for March 3, 2023 and May 5, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to amend Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law No. 20-62 to include short form wording, fines, and a new graphical boundary (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to coordinate with the Prosecutions Office and Niagara Regional Police for enforcement of the firearms by-law (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to conduct an open house and communication regarding the amended firearms by-law (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 23-01 (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 23-02 (CARRIED)