Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda for the July 13, 2026 Council meeting be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Charrois, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from the Niagara Region be received.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Town of Grimsby Council request the Niagara Transit Commission present plans for the introduction of conventional service that would connect Grimsby and Niagara residents to the new Grimsby GO Station at a future council meeting; and 1. That any plan will be subject to Niagara Transit Commission and Regional Council budget approvals and in line with the Niagara Transit 10- Year Master Plan, and include details about route, service level and cost implications; and 2. That Council direct staff to send this request as official correspondence to the Niagara Transit Commission.
Moved by Councillor Korstanje, seconded by Councillor Charrois
Carried
Resolved that the various in-person and written delegations regarding the Official Plan Recommendation Report be received.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Report PA-26-26 be
Moved by Councillor Charrois, seconded by Councillor Korstanje
Deferred
Resolved that report PA-26-26, Envision Grimsby Official Plan Recommendation Report, dated July 13, 2026 be received; and 1. That Council adopts the final draft of the Envision Grimsby Official Plan (attached as Appendix A); and 2. That Council adopts the draft By-law (attached as Appendix D); and 3. That Council directs staff to send notice of adoption of the Envision Grimsby Official Plan; and 4. That Council directs staff to forward the adopted Envision Grimsby Official Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Baradziej No (2): Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Howe
Resolved that the following minutes be approved: Corporate Services Committee - June 15, 2026 Council - June 15, 2026 Community Services Committee - June 23, 2026 Public Works Committee - June 24, 2026 Finance Committee - June 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Korstanje, seconded by Councillor Charrois
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment minutes of May 19, 2026 be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: PA-26-22 1. That report PA-26-22, 6 Maple Avenue, 493 Ridge Road West, 91 Main Street East - Designation By-laws, dated July 13, 2026, be received; and 2. That Council proceed with the passing of the Designation By-laws for the properties at 6 Maple Avenue, 493 Ridge Road West and 91 Main Street East.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that report DPW-26-16, Extension of Temporary Recycling Collection Service within the Downtown Business Area, dated July 13, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council authorize staff to extend the temporary curb-side recycling collection service for the 49 Non-Eligible Source properties within the Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area (GDBIA) for an additional one (1) year period; and 2. That the extension be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve; and 3. That staff report back to the newly elected Council prior to the end of the extension period with options for the continuation, discontinuation, or transition of this service.
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that report DCS-26-27, Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation – Project Completion Report, dated July 13, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Korstanje
Carried
Resolved that the Memorandums regarding the Branding Project Status Update and Summary of Recent ERO Postings and Provincial Projects be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Whereas approximately 214,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C and over 250,000 people are living with hepatitis B; and Whereas people living with hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and related illnesses; and Whereas Ontario has over 110,000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and Whereas there are vaccines available for Hepatitis A and B; effective Hepatitis C treatment therapies can cure over 95% of cases; and Whereas World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to reach out to millions of Canadians and encourage hepatitis testing, provide treatment and care for those affected while paving the way towards elimination of hepatitis as a public health concern in Canada by 2030; Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim July 28, 2026 as World Hepatitis Day in Grimsby.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-41 to 26-43, and 26-45 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-44 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Baradziej No (2): Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Freake