Council Meeting

Resolved that the November 3, 2025, Council meeting agenda be approved as amended.

Resolved that the presentation regarding the Tourism Strategy be received for information.

Resolved that report PA-25-38, Grimsby Tourism Strategy, 2026-2031, dated November 3, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Tourism Strategy be endorsed in principle; and 2. That staff proceed with the implementation of the short-term quick wins that are identified in this report using existing operational resources. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Howe

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - October 20, 2025  Community Services Committee - October 28, 2025  Public Works Committee - October 29, 2025

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Packages from the Grimsby Green Advisory Committee, dated October 9, 2025, and from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated October 27, 2025, be approved.

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - October 9, 2025  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - October 27, 2025

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: PA-25-37 That report PA-25-37, Heritage Designation – 88 Main Street East and 24 Auditorium Circle, dated November 3rd, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council proceed with the passing of the designation By-laws for the properties at 88 Main Street East and 24 Auditorium Circle.

Whereas Beamer makes up more than 50% of the Grimsby canopy and is the only conservation area in Niagara that is fully accessible without a car; and Whereas Beamer is a thriving, biodiverse environment and a natural playground with a natural water feature (the creek) and natural greeters - the birds, the animals, etc.; and Whereas in 2026, the NPCA is about to implement a Beamer Conservation Area Management Plan that cites improvements and recreation; and Whereas these improvements and recreation are not described in any detail and to date the NPCA has not provided any clarity of what might be considered for improvements and recreation; and Whereas the community of Grimsby has expressed reservations about the management plan and its lack of specifics, and the community is concerned that Beamer will morph into a park with park-like infrastructure and improvements that are not aligned with the passive, natural environment that is Beamer; and Whereas Beamer is a conservation area stewarded by those who visit it – hikers, walkers, Bruce Trail volunteers, and wildlife; and Whereas some neighbours in the immediate vicinity of Beamer are of one voice that Beamer remain a natural space. Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Grimsby Council requests the NPCA to provide written clarification regarding improvements and recreation initiatives for Beamer Conservation Area prior to any finalizing of a management plan, and that priority be given to keeping Beamer a passive recreation en

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 25-62 and 25-63, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-64 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.