Community Services Committee

Resolved that the March 26, 2024, Community Services Committee agenda be approved, as amended.

Resolved that the following minutes be received:  Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - February 21, 2024  Community Services Committee - February 27, 2024  Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee - February 27, 2024  Culture Advisory Committee - March 7, 2024  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - March 19, 2024  Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - March 20, 2024

Resolved that the memorandum regarding the Public Tree By-law be received; and 1. That the Community Services Committee recommend the draft Public Tree By-law be forwarded to Council for approval.

Resolved that report DCS-24-14, Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee, dated March 26, 2024 be received; and 1. That Community Services Standing Committee recommend Council approve the establishment of the Special Purpose Advisory Committee for Grimsby Public Art Gallery as presented.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Charrois' Notice of Motion on Shoreline Protection. Yes (6): Councillor J. Korstanje, Councillor N. DiFlavio, Councillor V. Charrois, Member L. Bennett, Member D. Brethour, and Member L. Laird No (1): Councillor D. Howe

Whereas Grimsby Council identified “protection for our natural environment”, including “strategic investments in parkland and trails” as Strategic Priorities for the 2022-2026 term; and Whereas the Town of Grimsby’s parks are well used by residents and support their physical, spiritual, mental, social and emotional well-being; and Whereas waterfront parks are key Grimsby landmarks that need strategic investments for continued use and protection from climate change; and Whereas Nelles Beach Park, Murray Park, and Whittaker Park have suffered considerable damage from erosion which has deteriorated public parkland; and Whereas erosion has caused the Town of Grimsby to close beach access to Nelles, Whittaker, and Murray Park Beaches over the years; and Whereas the Town of Grimsby has not invested in erosion protection at a time when it is most needed for the future of our parks. Therefore, be it resolved that the Town of Grimsby research shoreline protection measures to slow the erosion of Nelles Beach Park, Whittaker Park, and Murray Park, and provide an update to Council about potential costs, grants available, and money from parkland reserves that can be used to fund these strategic investments.