Council Meeting

Resolved that Council meet in closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered is advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Resolved that staff proceed as directed in closed session.

Resolved that the May 15, 2023 Council meeting agenda be approved.

WHEREAS municipally elected leaders do not have an appropriate accountability structure when it comes to perpetrating violence and harassment in the workplace; and WHEREAS a fundamental, underlying principle of broadening diversity, equity and inclusion in politics rests on the assumption that the workplace is safe; and WHEREAS Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act would require Councillors to comply with the workplace violence and harassment policies of the municipality they represent; and WHEREAS Bill 5 permits municipalities to direct the lntegrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate a member's seat for failing to comply with the municipality's workplace violence and harassment policies, as well as restrict officials whose seat has been vacated from seeking immediate subsequent re-election; and WHEREAS over 102 municipalities have formally endorsed and communicated public support for Bill 5; and Whereas Bill 5 would both hold accountable and protect all municipal officials. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Grimsby Council express its support for Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, Dean Allison, MP for Niagara West, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

WHEREAS the Niagara Region, City of St. Catharines, City of Thorold, City of Niagara Falls, City of Welland and City of Hamilton have declared states of emergencies on mental health, homelessness, and addiction; and WHEREAS the declaration of the Emergency and a fix to the provincial funding allocation for homelessness resulted in a 20.8-million-dollar investment for homelessness prevention in Niagara, resulting in a 9.6 million dollar increase for Niagara; and WHEREAS lower tier municipalities follow the emergency plans of the upper-tier government (Niagara Region) (Emergency management and civil protection act 1990); and WHEREAS travel to other cities for services continues to be a challenge for several residents in Grimsby; and WHEREAS there has been a dramatic increase of domestic abuse in Niagara West according to District 8 NRP, (with it now being their second- highest call volume in Grimsby); and WHEREAS the Canadian Economy loses 50 billion dollars a year in losses due to the issues of mental health and 40 billion dollars per year in losses due to substance abuse (CAMH); and WHEREAS the provincial emergency management and civil protection act reads: The Lieutenant Governor in Council by emergency order may: 4. Establish facilities for the care, welfare, safety and shelter of individuals, including emergency shelters and hospitals and can procure the necessary resources to those facilities of care and welfare, safety and shelter of individuals. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

Resolved that the presentations from Christine Giordani and Steven Soos, as well as the delegation from Stacy McNeill be received.

Resolved that the following meeting minutes be received:  Committee of Adjustment - April 18, 2023  Grimsby Public Library Board - February 8, 2023 and April 19, 2023

Resolved that the following meeting minutes be approved:  Council - May 1, 2023  Planning and Development Committee - May 2, 2023  Corporate Services Committee - May 4, 2023  Finance Committee - May 11, 2023

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: TC-23-09 a) Resolved that report TC-23-09, 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections – Notice of Default, dated May 15, 2023 be received for information.

Resolved that report DRS-23-13, Budget Amendment – Casablanca Waterfront Park Construction (RFT 2023-03 CS), dated May 15, 2023 be received; and 1. That Council approves additional funding of $241,054 to be funded from the Parkland Dedication Reserve; and 2. That Council approve the total project budget for the Casablanca Waterfront Park at a revised project total of $4,341,054.

Resolved that the following correspondence be received:  Good Citizenship Day Proclamation  Brain Tumor Awareness Month Proclamation  MPAC Annual Report  Town of Lincoln - Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative  Memo - Summer Meeting Schedule

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, Deputy Mayor Reg Freake, do proclaim June 7, 2023 as GOOD CITIZENSHIP DAY and urge Grimsby residents to participate in and to celebrate our strong social fabric created through good citizenship

WHEREAS, the causes of and cure for brain tumors are unknown and early detection and treatment is vital to prolonged and improved survival; and WHEREAS brain tumors strike people of all ages from newborns to seniors, crossing all economic, social and ethnic boundaries; and WHEREAS, brain tumors are the most common cause of solid cancer death in children and young adults; and WHEREAS, the Brain Tumor Registry of Canada is needed to know the number of Canadian children and adults diagnosed every day; and WHEREAS, the mission of Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada is to reach every Canadian affected by a brain tumor through support, education, information and research; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Deputy Mayor Reg Freake, proclaims May 2023 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Resolved that Council meet at 5:30 p.m. for its meetings on June 5th, July 4th, and August 8th, 2023.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 23-46 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.