The Grimsby Record

Committee of the Whole

September 21, 2020

What was decided (28 motions)

20 carried, 8 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Resolved that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 21, 2020 be approved, as amended, as follows: Move the Plan ning and Development Delegation (Dave Aston, MHBC Planning re: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications, 362 and 398 North Service Road ) and Planning and Development Report (PA20-19: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications, 362 and 398 North Service Road ) to Section 7.1
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Bothwell
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment minutes from February 4, June 23 and July 21 be received.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Cassandra Best, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region be received.
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Pamela Blackwood and Murray Bain, Mc Nally House Hospice be received and be r eferred back to staff.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from George Trifunovic be received.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of the Whole hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be given effect on the recom mendation as contained therein: a) *Referred Matters List dated September 21 , 2020 Resolved that the
Moved by Councillor Bothwell, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Referred
Resolved that the delegation from Dave Aston, MHBC Planning , Fred Losani and William Liskie be received.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that Report P.A. 20-19 regarding Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications be
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Freake
Deferred
Resolved that Report FCR 20-07 Fire Command Vehicle dated September 21, 2020 be received; and That the Fire C hief be authorized to purchase a new 2021 Ford Explorer PI excluding equipment from Ed Learn Ford of St. Catharines, Ontario in the amount of $42,957.00 excluding taxes.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Report FCR 20-08 dated September 21, 2020 be received; and That the proposed amendment to by-law 20-23, being a by-law to appoint an Acting Fire Chief, be forwarded to Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that Report FIN20-12 dated September 21, 2020 be received; and That one (1) time funding for the Pathstone Mental Health clinic in the amount of $20,000 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that Report TC20-05 dated September 21, 2020 b e re ceived and be
Moved by Councillor Rit, seconded by Councillor Va rdy
Referred
Resolved that the Report PRO20-01 Revenue Generation Options: Land Surplus Review be
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Tabled
Whereas the Province of Ontario has reduced the size of gatherings only in private residences and not in bus inesses, schools, or churches; a nd Whereas all Canadians are guaranteed the basic freedom of association, giving us the right to organize formally and informally with our loved ones and family in our private homes for birthdays, thanksgiving, and even just family dinners; a nd Whereas these gatherings are still permitted in Ontario, but only in monitored settings that ar e staffed businesses; Therefore be it resolved to send this correspondence to the Premier of Ontario asking the Province to reconsider the limit on only private gatherings. cc: M PP Sam Oosterhoff All Ontario Municipalities
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Report DRS20-06 dated September 21, 2020 be received; and That the tendered playground for Pinewood Park in the amount of $68,090.66 plus HST be awarded to Open Space Solutions of Wellesly , ON; and That the tendered playground for Cindy Court Park in the amount of $67,742.10 plus HST be awarded to Open Space Solutions of Wellesly , ON.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Bothwell
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-29 dated September 21, 2020 regarding the Request for Appeal of Decision to Deny Site Alteration Permit Request for 442 Sobie Road be received; and That the owner’s appeal be denied and the owner be issued a written Order under Part XII of the By-law to remove the fill within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the Director of Public Works.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-31 dated September 21, 2020 and the Notice of Decision letter from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks dated August 31, 2020 be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-32 dated September 21, 2020 regarding the award of Contract 2020009PW – supply and delivery for two (2) new combination dump body/spreader tandem axle trucks complete with reversible plow and wing be received; and That Contract 2020009PW be awarded to Metro Freightliner Hamilton Ltd., with the Town of Grimsby’s portion in the amount of $534,356 excluding HST and miscellaneous taxes, as approved in the 2020 Public Works Capital Transportation Budget .
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27, 2020; and Whereas it is in the public's interest to raise citizens' awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involved trains and citizens; and Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; and Where CN has requested that Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Grimsby support national Rail Safety Week held from September 21 to 27, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence received under Administration and Finance with reference to Support to the City of Toronto in their legal challenge of the amendments made under Bill 184, long term care homes, endorsement of Bill 164 protecting vulnerable persons in Supportive Living Accommodations Act, 2019, and Grimsby Fire Department Project Zero notification letter, and Survey on O/Reg 157.20 Work Deployment Measures for Municipalities; and That the correspondence received under Planning and Development with reference to request for comments - proposed Regional Official Plan amendment 18, Northwest Welland urban boundary expansion and Parkland Dedication Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges Authority be received.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 21, 2020 be approved, as amended, as follows: • To add under New Business, requiring two-thirds majority to discuss tonight, regarding a resolution to send correspondence to Premier of Ontario on limit of gatherings.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Pamela Blackwood and Murray Bain, McNally House Hospice be received and be
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Referred
Resolved that the Committee of the Whole hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be given effect on the recommendation as contained therein: a) *
Moved by Councillor Bothwell, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Referred
Page 6 of 12 Committee of the Whole September 21, 2020 Resolved that Report P.A. 20-19 regarding Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications be
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Freake
Deferred
Resolved that Report CORP20-06 dated September 21, 2020 be received; and That staff continue forward with the Corporate COVID-19 response as set out within this report.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Page 8 of 12 Committee of the Whole September 21, 2020 Resolved that the Report PRO20-01 Revenue Generation Options: Land Surplus Review be
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Tabled
Resolved that the Committee of the Whole meeting of September 21, 2020 be extended past 11:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Page 10 of 12 Committee of the Whole September 21, 2020 Resolved that Report DPW20-31 dated September 21, 2020 and the Notice of Decision letter from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks dated August 31, 2020 be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried

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