Council Meeting

Resolved that the May 26, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved as amended.

Resolved that the delegation from the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital be received.

Resolved that the following delegations on 7 Patton Street be received:  Gayle Baltjes-Chataway  John Read  Pamela Evans

Resolved that the dwelling at 7 Patton Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) as a property that Council believes to be of cultural heritage significance, as it meets 5 out of 9 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria for designation under the OHA; and 1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued in accordance with the OHA. Yes (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, and Councillor Howe No (6): Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that Council remove 7 Patton Street from the Municipal Heritage Register with the following recommendations: 1. That adaptive reuse be considered for the resource to avoid high quality materials and cultural heritage being removed from the subject lands; and 2. That the dwelling at 7 Patton Street be photo documented and copies be provided to the Grimsby Historical Society for their archives; and 3. That in the event that demolition in the future does occur, efforts be made by the property owners to commemorate the associative history of the property through a plaque; and 4. That in the event that demolition in the future does occur, viable materials be salvaged to the greatest extent possible, including the exterior masonry, to prevent high-quality materials from entering the landfill. Yes (8): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Mayor Jordan

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - May 12, 2025  Planning & Development Committee - May 21, 2025  Finance Committee - May 22, 2025

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated February 11, 2025, be approved.

Resolved that the remainder of the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated May 13, 2025, be approved.

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - February 11, 2025  Grimsby Public Library Board - April 9, 2025  Committee of Adjustment - April 15, 2025  Grimsby Downtown BIA - April 16, 2025  Grimsby Downtown BIA - April 30, 2025  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - May 13, 2025  Grimsby Downtown BIA - May 14, 2025

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: DCS-25-21 That report DCS-25-21, Happening in Grimsby 2025 – Road Closure, dated May 26, 2025 be received for information; and 1. That Council endorse the event-related road closures on Main St. West from June 12 – 14, 2025 to be forwarded for approval to the Niagara Region. DCS-25-22 That Report DCS-25-22, Road use for the Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, and Women's Triathlon Support dated May 26, 2025 be received for information; and 1. That Council approve the use of Town roadways for the Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, and Women’s Triathlon races held June 24, August 9 and August 24, respectively, subject to the issuance of valid permits, notification to the Niagara Regional Police, and EMS, and review and approval from the Niagara Region.

Resolved that report PA-25-20, Overview and Comments on Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, dated May 26, 2025 be received; and 1. That staff be directed to send this report to the Province in response to the proposed legislative and regulatory changes; and 2. That Council request Staff forward all email correspondence from the Ontario Government that are relevant to all of Council within one (1) business day of it being received.

Whereas good citizenship enhances and enriches the lives of all members of our community; and Whereas acts of good citizenship affect every aspect of life in Grimsby including social problems, education, creativity and community livability; and Whereas in 1998 the Brandee Elliott Education Projects was created in Brandee Elliott's memory to inspire youth to contribute to society. Throughout her short life, Brandee demonstrated that young people can make a difference by contributing to the Town of Grimsby, the nation and the world in significant ways; and Whereas The Brandee Elliott Education Projects is dedicated to assisting children and youth to actualize their individual potential while fostering a spirit of service to society; and Whereas the Mayor, Town Council Members and all residents in the Town of Grimsby are encouraged to make a difference no matter how great or how small. Let us use our rich cultural diversity, our talents and wisdom to join in a collective spirit of service and make a difference in the community that is so meaningful to us. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim June 7, 2025 as GOOD CITIZENSHIP DAY, and urge Grimsby residents to participate in and to celebrate our strong social fabric created through good citizenship.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-26 and By-law 25-27, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council move into closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, specifically regarding parkland.

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

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-28 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.