Council Meeting

Resolved that the February 20, 2024, Council meeting agenda be approved, as amended.

Resolved that the delegation from Lori Laird be received.

Resolved that the presentation from WSP Canada Inc. be received.

Resolved that the Downtown Reimagined Urban Design Guidelines be

Resolved that the presentation from the Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation project team be received.

Resolved that report DCS-24-10, Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation – Project Update, dated February 20, 2024, be received for information. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Baradziej

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Corporate Services Committee - February 5, 2024  Council - February 5, 2024  Budget Committee of the Whole - February 12, 2024

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package for the Culture Advisory Committee, dated February 8, 2024, be approved.

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Grimsby Public Library Board - January 10, 2024  Committee of Adjustment - January 16, 2024  Culture Advisory Committee - February 8, 2024

Resolved that report FIN-24-05, 2024 Financial Disclosure Under Ontario Regulation 284/09, be received; and 1. That the tangible capital asset amortization expense, and post- employment benefit expenses, be excluded from the 2024 Operating Budget.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Baradziej's Notice of Motion on Sign By-Law No. 97-45. Yes (9): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Whereas the Town of Grimsby Sign By-law No. 97-45 was drafted in 1997 and predates electronic signage; and Whereas fostering an economic climate that seeks to retain and attract commercial and industrial businesses in Grimsby is a council strategic priority; and Whereas section 3.8 states, “No person shall erect, locate, or install a sign that does not advertise a product, goods, etc. Located on that property (no third-party signs). Except as permitted for portable signs used by community service groups” which does not take into account the flexibility of digital signs. Therefore be it resolved that Council direct Town staff to review the current Sign By-law and bring recommendations to Council on an Electronic Sign By-law.

Resolved that Council endorse the Town of Lincoln's resolutions regarding:  Growth Framework to Support Canadian Municipalities  Support of Bill C-310 and Amendments to Subsections 118.06(2) & 118.07 (2) of the Income Tax Act (Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters)  Requesting Funding to Ensure Compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA)

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-09 to 24-11 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-12 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.