Council Meeting

Resolved that sections 7.7(1) and 9.8(2)(c) of the Procedural By-law be temporarily suspended as per section 12.1, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to add Councillor Freake's Notice of Motion to the agenda and to be discussed tonight. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor Baradziej No (1): Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the September 23, 2024 Council meeting agenda be approved, as amended.

Resolved that Council approve a pilot project to work with Town staff and stakeholders to explore a 2024 holiday pop up event.

Resolved that the delegations from the Cooper Robertson Foundation, Harley Valentine, and the Niagara Regional Police be received.

Resolved that the Council minutes of September 9, 2024 be approved.

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, dated September 23, 2024, be approved.

Resolved that the following minutes be received:  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - September 17, 2024  Grimsby Downtown BIA - July 30, 2024; August 14, 2024; August 29, 2024; September 6, 2024, September 11, 2024

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: PA-24-32 a) That report PA-24-32, Council Direction Report – 12 St Andrews Avenue and 282 Main Street West, dated September 23rd, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council proceed with the passing of the designation By-law for the properties at 12 St Andrews Avenue and 282 Main Street West.

Resolved that an RFP be issued for an Integrity Commissioner. Yes (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej

Resolved that report TC-24-12, Extension of Integrity Commissioner Contract, dated September 23, 2024 be received; and 1. That Council extend the Original Agreement for an additional term concluding June 30, 2027 at the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the Original Agreement; and 2. That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute all amendments to the Agreement for Integrity Commissioner Services between the Town of Grimsby and ADR Chambers; and 3. That the draft By-law, being a By-law to amend By-law 22-87 (a By-law to appoint an Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Grimsby, attached as Appendix C), be approved. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (2): Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje

Resolved that report FIN-24-26, 2025 Budget Timelines and Planning Report, dated September 23, 2024 be received for information.

Resolved that report PA-24-31, The New Provincial Planning Statement and Comments on the Transition Policy, dated September 23, 2024 be received; and 1. That Council approve the comments on the transition policies; and 2. That, upon approval, Appendix A be sent to the Province as the Town of Grimsby’s comments as input regarding the transition regulation.

Resolved that Council receive the Ontario Ombudsman Closed Meeting Report regarding the joint-Council meeting on August 9, 2023; and 1. That the Grimsby Council commits that all Members will maintain vigilance in complying with their obligations under the Municipal Act, 2001; and 2. That the Clerk will delegate their duties in accordance with s. 228(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the individual who will act as Clerk for any future joint meetings between two or more municipal Councils.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-66 to 24-68 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session under:  Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered involves personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

Resolved that Council rise from Closed Session with no direction and the original resolution of C-24-263 stands. Yes (3): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje

Resolved that Council proceed with Town legal counsel to support the Committee of Adjustment's ruling, with the need to hire a registered planner to defend the position. Yes (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (3): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding Committee conduct be approved.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-69 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.