Committee of the Whole

Resolved that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 7, 2021, be approved.

Resolved that Committee of the Whole meet in closed session regarding the following: Under Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations • Grimsby Power Inc. Labour Risk Assessment

Resolved that the closed presentation on Grimsby Power Inc. Labour Risk Assessment be

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment minutes of May 18, 2021 and Planning & Development Public Meeting minutes of May 25, 2021, be received.

Resolved that the delegation by Rebecca Shelley, Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce, be received.

• DRS21-15 re: Purchase of a Utility Tractor for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department • DRS21-16 re: Award of Contract - RFP 2021-02 – Recreation Trails Master Plan • DPW21-11 re: 2020 Annual DWQMS Infrastructure Review Report • BYL21-06 re: Enforcement of Parking over the 16 Hour Limit a) That Report DRS21-15 dated June 7, 2021 be received; and That the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture be authorized to proceed with the purchase of a John Deere Model 4250R tractor from Premier John Deere of Smithville in the amount of $58,861.00 excluding HST. b) Resolved that Report DRS21-16 - RFP 2021-02 – Recreation Trail Master Plan dated June 7, 2021, be received; That the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture be authorized to award the contract to CIMA Canada Inc.in the amount of $42,972 excluding HST. c) Resolved that Report DPW21-11 2020 Annual DWQMS Infrastructure Review Report dated June 7, 2021 regarding the “2020 Annual DWQMS Infrastructure Review” be received. d) Resolved that Report BYL 21-06 Enforcement of Parking over the 16 Hour Limit, dated June 7, 2021 be received; and That Town of Grimsby continue to enforce the 16 hour limit on a complaint basis.

Resolved that the Integrity Commissioner Investigation Report IC-12378- 0121 be

Resolved that Report FIN 21-14 2020 Year End Results and Transfers dated June 7, 2021 be received; and That the 2020 surplus below be transferred to reserves as outlined in Appendix B: • $2,542,456 in operational levy • $439,231 in sewer • $486,758 in water • $511 in Downtown Improvement Area

Resolved that Report CAO21-08 Buy Local Campaign Update dated June 7, 2021 be received.

Resolved that the matter regarding the request for legal opinion to be disclosed be

Whereas the Mayor is the CEO of the Town of Grimsby under the Municipal Act; And whereas the CEO’s roles and responsibilities are clearly defined under the Municipal Act; And whereas the Mayor does not have the right to go directly to legal counsel, third party, consultant or parliamentarian and withhold that advice from Council; And whereas the Mayor has participated in this practice in the past; And whereas the Mayor through these actions received legal advice that offered important information for all of Council to make a decision; And whereas the Mayor did not share his legal opinion to all of Council; And whereas these actions do have a financial impact to the taxpayers of the Town of Grimsby; Therefore be it resolved that we suspend the Mayor or any other member of Council from obtaining any and all legal advice individually, unless this request goes through the Town of Grimsby’s CAO, or as directed by Council by way of vote through a motion or resolution; And be it further resolved that we ask the Clerk to work with legal to bring back best practices on this matter (obtaining legal opinions); And be it further resolved that if this motion is passed that we as a Council will consider this matter to be closed. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Jordan YES: Councillor Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine NO: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan Page 7 of 15 Committee of the Whole June 7, 2021

Resolved that Report TC21-05 Final Report on NPI Transition Committee dated June 7, 2021 be

Resolved that Report TC21-05 Final Report on NPI Transition Committee dated June 7, 2021 be received; and That staff work with the NPI Board to review the assignment of the NPI Transition Committee and report back to Council. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Jordan YES: Councillors Bothwell, Freake and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vardy

Resolved that Report TC21-05 Final Report on NPI Transition Committee dated June 7, 2021 be received; and That given the work of the NPI Transition Committee has been completed, the assignment of Delight Davoli, Rob Hattin and Councillors Lianne Vardy on the Niagara Power Inc. Board be terminated. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Jordan YES: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine NO: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

Resolved that staff work with the NPI Board and its legal to bring a draft amendment of By-law 00-20, as amended for consideration. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Jordan YES: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine

Resolved that staff be directed to amend By-law 00-20, as amended according to the current status. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Jordan YES: Councillor Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine NO: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

Resolved that Report DRS21-17 Parks and Recreation Information Report dated June 7, 2021 be received for information.

Resolved that matter in regards to the Advance Green Main St. at Nelles Rd. be

Resolved that Report P.A. 21-23 Site Plan Application 26SP-16-2102, 169 Main Street East (West Lincoln Memorial Hospital) dated June 7, 2021 be received; and That the Stage 1 site plans for the redevelopment of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital be approved; and That the matters outlined in Appendix “A” be addressed by the Stage 2 submission.

Resolved that Report PA21-25 Planning Touchpoint dated June 7, 2021 be received.

Resolved that the request to raise the ALS flag at Town Hall be approved.

Resolved that the following correspondence under Administration and Finance be received: • Province of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province of Ontario and Amendment to Orders under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) • Province of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Extension of Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) • Region of Niagara, Niagara Regional Housing, 1st Quarterly Report for 2021 • Region of Niagara, COVID-19 Vaccines Page 14 of 15 Committee of the Whole June 7, 2021 • Region of Niagara, Office of the Regional Clerk, Transit Governance • Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Board Meeting Highlights May 21, 2021 • City of Thorold, Ontario Tennis Safe Restart to Tennis Blueprint • City of Thorold, Mental Health National Emergency Study • City of Port Colborne, Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) Commission • Township of Wainfleet, Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) Commission • Town of Fort Erie, Generation Squeezing with Respect to Affordable Housing • Town of Fort Erie, Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance in regards to, Town of Pelham, Accessibility Issues for Seniors, be endorsed.

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance in regards to Town of Pelham, Petition to the House of Commons re: Declaration of National Emergency on Mental Health, be endorsed.