Council Meeting

Resolved that the agenda for the August 11, 2025 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Resolved that the delegation from ML Consulting regarding Council remuneration be received.

Resolved that report FIN-25-41, Council Remuneration & Expense Policy Review, dated August 11, 2025 be received; and 1. That the Mayor’s annual base pay be set at $57,589, effective for the new term of Council, and that this amount be adjusted for 2% inflation for 2026 ($58,741); and 2. That Councillor annual base pay be set at $28,643, effective for the new term of Council, and this amount be adjusted for 2% inflation for 2026 ($29,216); and 3. That a Council remuneration review occur once during each Council term by a third-party consultant; and 4. That the Council Expense Policy attached as Appendix B be approved; and 5. That Staff report back with remuneration options for Committee members; and 6. That Staff be directed to prepare a draft By-law to reflect the remuneration changes. Yes (7): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (2): Mayor Jordan, and Councillor Baradziej

Resolved that a Healthcare Spending Account of $1,000 per Councillor and for the Mayor be approved effective for the 2027 calendar year. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (3): Councillor Howe, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the delegation from DFA Infrastructure International Inc. regarding the water and wastewater billing modernization project be received; and 1. That report FIN-25-43, Water & Wastewater Billing Modernization Update, dated August 11, 2025 be received; and 2. That Council approve the elimination of the Wastewater Tax Levy effective for the 2026 tax budget and billing cycle; and 3. That Council approve implementation of a rate-based fee recovery model to bill for 100% of the Town’s net Wastewater costs as part of the Town’s Water Bills effective for the 2026 rate budget and billing cycle; and 4. That fixed costs for water and wastewater be based on water meter ratios in relation to water meter size as per Appendix A, effective for the 2026 budget and billing cycle; and 5. That Council approve a revised billing frequency from tri-annually to bi- monthly, (pending applicable hardware installations) effective for the 2026 budget and billing cycle.

Resolved that Council endorse the City of St. Catharines' motion regarding an Elect Respect Pledge.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, specifically regarding:  Potential Litigation/Identifiable Individual Update, pursuant to Section 239(2)(f);  Potential Land Acquisition/Disposition, pursuant to Section 239(2)(c)

Resolved that the information provided in Closed Session regarding the potential litigation/identifiable individual update be received; and 1. That the direction provided in closed session regarding potential land acquisition/disposition be approved.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - July 7, 2025  Finance Committee - July 24, 2025  Public Works Committee - July 30, 2025  Planning & Development Committee - August 6, 2025

Resolved that the following Council Endorsement Packages be approved:  Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - July 10, 2025  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - July 15, 2025

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Committee of Adjustment - June 17, 2025  Grimsby Downtown BIA - June 25, 2025  Grimsby Downtown BIA - July 9, 2025  Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - July 10, 2025  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - July 15, 2025  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - July 22, 2025

Resolved that report FIN 25-42 2026 Budget Timelines Report be received for information; and 1. That the time period to pass a Council resolution making an amendment to the 2026 proposed budget be shortened from 30 to 14 days; and 2. That the Mayor’s veto period in relation to said Council budget amendments be shortened on a one-time basis from 10 to 7 days; and 3. That the modified Terms of Reference for the Finance Committee as included in Appendix C be approved.

Resolved that report PA-25-28, Recommendation Report - Heritage Property Tax Relief Program, dated August 11th, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council proceed with the implementation of the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program and the passing of the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program By-law.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor DiFlavio's Notice of Motion regarding Niagara Region contribution to the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Howe

Whereas Section 365.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits local municipalities to establish tax relief programs for eligible heritage properties; And whereas the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is recommending that the Town of Grimsby enact a By-law to establish a Heritage Property Tax Relief Program intended to encourage the conservation, maintenance, and stewardship of designated heritage properties within the Town; And whereas the Town’s program provides tax relief of up to forty per cent (40%) for eligible residential properties and up to twenty per cent (20%) for eligible commercial properties, based on the municipal and education portions of the tax bill; And whereas Section 365.2 of the Municipal Act also allows upper-tier municipalities to participate in the cost of tax reductions by passing a similar By-law; Therefore be it resolved that Council requests the Niagara Region to consider passing a By-law under Section 365.2 of the Municipal Act to contribute to the Town of Grimsby’s Heritage Property Tax Relief Program; Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the Town’s By-law, be forwarded to the Niagara Region’s Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Clerk for consideration. Be it further resolved that the Town of Grimsby request an opportunity to delegate to the appropriate Regional Standing Committee and/or Regional Council to further detail the program, and the importance of heritage to the Town of Grimsby and

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated July 22, 2025 be approved.

Resolved that report PA-25-24, Grimsby Intensification Strategy and Growth Projections, dated August 11, 2025 be received; and 1. That Council endorse the Momentum Growth (Scenario 2) scenario for planning for growth in the Official Plan and Master Plans processes. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that report PA-25-26, Heritage Designation - 2A Baker Road, dated August 11th, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council proceed with the passing of the designation By-law for the property located at 2A Baker Road.

Resolved that Council endorse AMO's comments on Bill 9.

Resolved that Council endorse the Town of Aurora's motion regarding opposition to Bill 5. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Freake

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 25-37 to 25-45 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-46 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.