Community Services Committee

Resolved that the April 23, 2024 Community Services Committee agenda be approved.

Resolved that the following minutes be received:  Community Services Committee - March 26, 2024  Culture Advisory Committee - April 4, 2024  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024  Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - April 17, 2024

Resolved that the delegation from the Grimsby Pickleball Association be received.

Resolved that the Community Services Committee hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: DCS-24-19 1. That report DCS-24-19, Happening in Grimsby 2024 – Road Closure, dated April 23, 2024, be received for information; and 2. That the Community Services Committee recommend Council endorse the event-related road closures on Main St. West from June 13 – 15, 2024, to be forwarded to the Niagara Region for approval.

Resolved that report DCS-24-20, Town of Grimsby Public Tree By-law, dated April 23, 2024 be received; and 1. That the Community Services Committee recommends Council approve the Town of Grimsby Public Tree By-Law as attached.

Resolved that report DCS-24-21, Grimsby Pickleball Association – Court Use 2024, dated April 23, 2024 be received; and 1. That the Community Services Committee recommends Council approve an amendment to By-law 23-24, Schedule M - Recreation Facility Rentals, to include the proposed fee in this report.

Resolved that report DCS-24-22, Community Services Department Information Update for April 2024, dated April 23, 2024 be received for information.

Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority be received.

Whereas the Town of Grimsby strive to ensure safety of Grimsby Residents, Grimsby Businesses, and their properties; and Whereas the Town of Grimsby, has experienced an ongoing rise in crime linked to vandalism, theft, and break-ins; and Whereas the Town of Grimsby is vulnerable to crime due to its proximity to the QEW as an escape route; and Whereas the Town of Grimsby is further vulnerable to criminal activity due to redirection of Niagara Regional Police Resources outside of Grimsby; and Whereas local parks with minimal to no lighting are often locations where vandalism and crime occur; and Whereas parks with adequate lighting may deter unwanted behaviours and crimes from occurring. Therefore, be it resolved that Community Services explore the installation of motion censored lights in parks experiencing a high degree of unwanted behaviours and crime, particularly the Olive St./Princess Park. Be it further resolved that Community Services provide a report to Council on the installation of motion sensor lighting in parks experiencing a high degree of unwanted behaviours and crime.