Council

Resolved that the following Council Minutes are approved: • Regular Meeting of July 15 • Special Meeting of July 15 • Special Meeting of July 29 • Special Meeting of August 12 • Special Meeting of August 22

Resolved that update from Grimsby Power Inc. be received.

Resolved that the Council Strategic Priority Presentation from Boulevard Strategy Group be received.

Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of August 13, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of August 14, 2019 be received and that the recommen dations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that Report DPW19-35 dated August 21,2019 regarding the 'Release of Part of Town Storm Drainage Easement being Part 1 on Plan 30R-3515 to the owner of 27 Bal Harbour Drive' be received and the transfer of easement ownership to the owner of 27 Bal Harbour Drive be approved and, further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a By-law, the Transfer Agreement and any necessary documents.

Whereas the Town of Grimsby has policies in place to ensure that it is accountable to the public for its actions and that its actions are transparent to the public, Whereas whistleblowing by employees in local governments can bring critical knowledge abo ut misconduct and failed policy outcomes and priorities to the attention of politicians and/or the public, and Whereas the provincial government, as well as other municipalities and agencies in Ontario, have in place policies and/or legislation that prov ide legal protection from discriminatory or disciplinary action for employees who disclose wrongdoing of any kind in the context of their workplace in good faith and to a competent authority, and Whereas voters in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, incl uding the Town of Grimsby, sent a strong message on October 22nd, 2018 for the need for accountability and transparency in the way local governance is conducted, and Whereas it is always desirable to build upon and enhance existing policies that further s trengthen public trust in the accountability and transparency of the way their local government functions; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council directs staff to prepare a report with respect to a whistleblowing policy for the Town of Grimsby, and further That: The Municipal Council of the Town of Grimsby fully supports whistleblowing and is committed to protecting whistleblowers, the important information they provide and more widel

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of August 6, 2019 be received and filed.

Resolved that the Resignation from GEDAC from John Hanson be received.

Resolved that the Resignation from GEDAC from William C. Davies be received.

Resolved that the Resolutions from Other Municipalities be received.

Resolved that the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority report from July 24, 2019 be received.

Resolved that the Niagara Housing Statement Summary Report of July 10, 2019 be received.

Resolved that the Region of Niagara proposed Pr ovincial Restructuring of Location Public Health Agencies from July 19, 2019 be received.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 19-63, 19-72, 19-73, 19-74, 19-75, 19-76 and 19-77 read for a first time.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,including communications necessary for that purpose • LPAT Appeal, 33 Victoria Terrace • Moratorium on the Issuance of Site Alteration Permits • 153 Mud Street

Resolved that items arising from closed session in regards to:  Moratorium on the Issuance of Site Alternation permits; and  153 Mud Street be

Resolved that the following Council Minutes are approved: • Regular Meeting of July 15 • Special Meeting of July 15 Page 2 of 8 Council August 26, 2019 • Special Meeting of July 29 • Special Meeting of August 12 • Special Meeting of August 22

Resolved that a dinner table is purchased for Council to support the Grimsby Museum Fundraiser on November 2, 2019 and that the funds will be allocated from the Dividend Reserve.

Whereas the Town of Grimsby has policies in place to ensure that it is accountable to the public for its actions and that its actions are transparent to the public, Whereas whistleblowing by employees in local governments can bring critical knowledge about misconduct and failed policy outcomes and priorities to the attention of politicians and/or the public, and Whereas the provincial government, as well as other municipalities and agencies in Ontario, have in place policies and/or legislation that provide legal protection from discriminatory or disciplinary action for employees who disclose wrongdoing of any kind in the context of their workplace in good faith and to a competent authority, and Whereas voters in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, including the Town of Grimsby, sent a strong message on October 22nd, 2018 for the need for accountability and transparency in the way local governance is conducted, and Whereas it is always desirable to build upon and enhance existing policies that further strengthen public trust in the accountability and transparency of the way their local government functions; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council directs staff to prepare a report with respect to a whistleblowing policy for the Town of Grimsby, and further That: The Municipal Council of the Town of Grimsby fully supports whistleblowing and is committed to protecting whistleblowers, the important information they provide and more widely, the integrity of the whistleblowing

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 19-63, 19-72, 19- Page 8 of 8 Council August 26, 2019 73, 19-74, 19-75, 19-76 and 19-77 read a first time now be read a second and third time and finally passed; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding.