Council

Resolved that that the agenda for the January 18, 2021 Council meeting be approved .

Resolved that the Committee of the Whole minutes of January 11, 2021 be approved; and That the Council minutes of January 11, 2021 be approved .

Resolved th at leave be given to introduce b y-law s 21-06 and 21-07 inclusive and that same be read a first time.

Resolved that leave be gi ven to introduce b y-law s 21-06 and 21-07 inclusive read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; and rule of Council to contrary notwithstanding.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session regarding the following: Under Section 239 (2) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Grimsby Power Inc. Labour Risk Assessment); Under Section 239 (2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (Potential Litigation on Outstanding Development Charges); Under Section 239 (2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (Update on employment litigation); and Under Section (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal employees (personal matters about a municipal employee).

Resolved that leave be given to introduce b y-law 21-08 inclusive and that same be read a first time.

Resolved th at leave be given to introduce b y-law 21-08 inclusive read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; and rule of Council to contrary notwithstanding.

Page 2 of 7 Council January 18, 2021 Resolved that that the agenda for the January 18, 2021 Council meeting be approved.

Resolved that Resolution CW-21-007 from the Committee of the Whole minutes of January 11, 2021 be lifted for separate consideration. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan: YES: Councillor Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine NO: Councillor Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

WHEREAS it is never appropriate for a member of Council to deliberately and systematically exploit the power dynamic of the employer/employee relationship; and WHEREAS a member of Council should never engage in “incomprehensible incidents of harassment” involving job candidates and staff; and WHEREAS revisions to the Municipal Act, 2001 could be undertaken via an arm’s length, non political third party with powers to address inappropriate behaviour through greater penalties, including the dismissal of a Member of Council for certain acts, or that a Council or Municipal Integrity Commissioner may refer a Code of Conduct violation (and violator) to the court for a judicial hearing and potential removal from office, similar to the current process with respect to matters relating to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Council requested that the Municipal Act, 2001, be revised to provide for the vacating of the seat of a Member who has been found on clear and convincing evidence to have Page 3 of 7 Council January 18, 2021 committed serious misconduct, including any definitions necessary for the implementation of such a provision; and WHEREAS politicians should never have the ability to fire another politician. THEREFORE be it resolved that The Council for the Town of Grimsby support and endorse the City of Ottawa’s Letter to The Honourable Steve Clark regarding Revisions to the Municipal Act, 2001 – Vacating of the Seat of a member of Council da

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session regarding the following: • Under Section 239 (2) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Grimsby Power Inc. Labour Risk Assessment); • Under Section 239 (2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (Potential Litigation on Outstanding Development Charges); Page 6 of 7 Council January 18, 2021 • Under Section 239 (2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (Update on employment litigation); and • Under Section (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal employees (personal matters about a municipal employee).

Resolved that the confidential closed session report regarding the Grimsby Power Inc. labour risk assessment be received.

Resolved that the confidential closed session briefing note regarding the potential litigation on outstanding development charges be received.

Resolved that the confidential closed session briefing note regarding the update on employment litigation be received.

Resolved that the confidential closed session item regarding the personal matters about a municipal employee be received; and That staff proceed with the directions provided therein.