Committee of the Whole

Resolved that the March 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole agenda be approved.

Resolved that Report DPW22-08 2020 Development Charges Background Study Update dated March 7, 2022 be received; and That Council approve an amendment to By-law 21-14, as previously amended by By-law 21-44, for the purpose of revising the Development Charge calculation to recognize a reduction for developer contributions that are needed to address projects where a portion of the costs be the direct responsibility of the developing landowners in accordance with the approved local servicing policy; and That the By-law amendment be

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment minutes of February 15; Active Grimsby Advisory Committee minutes of February 16; and Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes of February 23 be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Ursula Pelissero be received.

Resolved that the delegation regarding the Niagara Region Official Plan Update be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Hardy Hightower be received.

Resolved that Report FIN 22-03, Tax Collection Policy, dated March 7, 2022 be received; and That staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-laws to implement the Tax Collection Policy outlined in this report and repeal any historical By- laws.

Resolved that Report FIN 22-04 2021 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council Appointments to Boards, dated March 7, 2022 be received for information.

Resolved that Report TC 22-05 Grimsby Public Library Board – Councillor Appointment dated March 7, 2022 be received; and That Council appoint Councillor Ritchie to the Grimsby Public Library Board.

Resolved that Report CAO 22-03 Council Chambers Process and Technology Updates dated March 7, 2022 be received for information.

Whereas If public health and health care indicators continue to improve, the following public health and workplace safety measures will come into effect on March 1, 2022 : • capacity limits will be lifted in all indoor public settings • proof of vaccination requirements will be lifted, with businesses being allowed to implement them voluntarily • other protective measures, such as mask/face covering requirements and active/passive screening of patrons, will be in place Whereas should public health units not deploy local and regional responses based on local health indicators; Be it resolved that Council return to Chambers effective March 21, 2022 for hybrid meetings and that the public be permitted to return to chambers for all Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings at its subsequent meeting. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan Page 6 of 10 Committee of the Whole March 7, 2022 Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No: Councillor Kadwell

That Report DPW22-07, Dine at Grimsby Patio Program, dated March 7, 2022 be received; and That Council authorize staff to administer the patio program on an ongoing basis, in accordance with the requirements outlined Schedule ‘A’ to the Outdoor Dining Patio/Retail Space Area Encroachment Permit; and That Council authorize the following temporary amendments to program in 2022: a) Permit fees be waived; and b) The minimum amount of Commercial General Liability Insurance be limited to $2 million; and c) Enlarged patios with pedestrian thoroughfares be permitted in the downtown core; and That the authorization for temporary amendments to the program in 2022 be extended until December 31, 2022; and That a one-time operating project budget of $18,000 be established to support the installation of the pedestrian thoroughfares including appropriate signage and traffic safety requirements with the expenses being funded from the Corporate Project reserve.

Resolved that the delegation from Karen Bader be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Pamela Blackwood be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Murray Bain be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Debbie Zimmerman be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Terri Johns & Diana Morris be received.

Resolved that Report PA 22-07 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment application, 19 Lynnwood Avenue, dated March 7, 2022 be received; and That the Zoning By-law Amendment and that the Draft By-law attached to the report as Appendix ‘A’ be submitted to Council for approval RECORDED VOTE requested by Councillor Vardy Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No:

Resolved that Report PA 22-08 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File # 26Z-16-2101) Application, T. Johns Consulting Group, Lot 39 – Central Avenue (Plan 30M115), dated March 7, 2022 be received; and That the Zoning By-law Amendment and that the draft By-law attached to the report as Appendix ‘A’ be submitted to Council for approval. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No:

Whereas violent attacks, online harassment, and physical intimidation of politicians and public servants is on the rise, and is something we’ve repeatedly witnessed in our communities; Whereas The Town of Grimsby Council condemns the latest violent act against St. Catharines City Councillor Porter and her family and wants our communities to know that such acts are unacceptable and will not be tolerated; and Whereas everyone should be free from harassment and violence in their workplaces and their homes. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Town of Grimsby Council condemns these acts of violence, harassment, and intimidation against our Regional Council colleagues, our local area municipal counterparts, all public servants and all health care providers; and 2. That this motion BE CIRCULATED to the local area municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), to consider passing similar resolutions. RECORDED VOTE requested by Ritchie Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No:

Resolved that the following correspondence items be received: • Niagara Region Report COM 6-2022 respecting Evaluation of 2019 and 2020 Niagara Prosperity Initiative • Township of West Lincoln - Emergency Declaration Resolution • Niagara Region - Violence and Harassment of Politicians and Public Servants • St. Catharines - Standing with People of Ukraine • NPCA - 63rd Annual General Meeting Highlights - February 18th, 2022