Council Meeting

Resolved that the agenda for the August 10, 2026 Council meeting be approved.

Resolved that the delegation from the Grimsby Public Library Board be received.

Resolved that the delegation from the Grimsby Downtown BIA Board be received.

Resolved that the written delegation from Adam Mottershead be received.

Resolved that the Council minutes of July 13, 2026 be approved.

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated July 14, 2026 be approved.

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Niagara Power Inc. AGM - June 2, 2026  Grimsby Downtown BIA - June 10, 2026  Grimsby Public Library Board - June 10, 2026  Committee of Adjustment - June 16, 2026  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - July 14, 2026  Committee of Adjustment - July 21, 2026  Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee - July 29, 2026

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following items and that the consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: PA-26-27 1. That Report PA-26-27 - 101 Main Street East and 346 Main Street West - Designation By-laws, dated August 10th, 2026, be received; and 2. That Council proceed with the passing of the Designation By-laws for the properties at 101 Main Street East and 346 Main Street West. PA-26-28 1. That report PA-26-28, 3 East Street – Designation Deferral, dated August 10, 2026, be received; and 2. That 3 East Street be designated under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 3. That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.

Resolved that Report DCS-26-39, Emergency Management Program, dated August 10, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council adopt the Emergency Management Program and the Emergency Management Plan pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, as amended; 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary By-law adopting the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Management Plan; and 3. That Council direct staff to submit the approved documentation to Emergency Management Ontario in accordance with provincial requirements.

Resolved that report DCS-26-40, Town of Grimsby Corporate Brand Recommendation, dated August 10, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve the proposed Town of Grimsby’s new brand identity, including the logo, tagline and supporting visual system as presented in Appendix A. Yes (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, and Councillor Howe No (5): Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that: 1.Town staff undertake a comprehensive review of Grimsby’s stormwater drainage system and identify and map areas experiencing chronic or recurring flooding, including basement flooding, roadway flooding and problematic overland-flow locations; 2. Staff develop a prioritized list of flooding hotspots throughout Grimsby and identify infrastructure, maintenance or drainage improvements that could reduce the risk of future flooding; 3. Staff develop a proactive, risk-based and funded ditch and culvert inspection and maintenance program, particularly in areas on and above the Niagara Escarpment, which establishes regular inspection and maintenance schedules and includes vegetation management, sediment removal, ditch clearing and culvert cleaning as required; 4. Staff identify drainage infrastructure improvements that may be required in areas experiencing recurring flooding or where existing infrastructure is inadequate to accommodate increasingly significant rainfall events; 5. Staff develop a long-term Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Resiliency Strategy identifying recommended projects, priorities, estimated costs, implementation timelines and potential sources of funding; 6. The Town engage Niagara Region, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, the Niagara Escarpment Commission and other appropriate agencies and landowners to identify opportunities for coordinated measures to better manage stormwater runoff originating from lands on and above the Escarpment

Whereas the Town of Grimsby experienced significant flooding on July 21, July 27/28, and August 2, 2026; and Whereas Council adopted a new Official Plan on July 13, 2026, establishing a growth framework for a population of 51,100 residents by 2051; and Whereas Council considers it appropriate to review the flooding events to identify lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen the Town's resilience to future storm events. Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to prepare a report on the flooding events, including: 1. A summary of the event and its impacts; 2. Identification of known flood-prone areas and recurring flooding locations; 3. Observations regarding the performance of the Town's stormwater management system during the event; and 4. Recommendations for policy, operational, engineering, or infrastructure measures to improve resilience to future storm events and support the Town's long-term infrastructure planning. Be it further resolved that the report consider measures to support the protection of existing neighbourhoods and inform future development planning. Be it further resolved that staff post the report and additional information on the Town website. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Baradziej No (1): Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby request that the Province of Ontario review and expand its available disaster assistance programs to better reflect the impacts experienced by residents, businesses, farms and municipalities during these events; and 1. That the Province consider the impacts experienced across the entire Niagara Region when determining eligibility for disaster assistance; and 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local MPP, the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the municipalities across Niagara for their support. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that Council direct staff to investigate the potential of a rebate and/or grant program for flood assistance, including a backflow program, and include any expenses or reserve transfers required in the 2027 budget; and 1. If there are any immediate rates or fees that could be waived, or services that can be offered or extended, to assist residents now, for staff to have delegated authority to do so. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the Staff Memo regarding the Transportation Master Plan be received.

Whereas the Town of Grimsby recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and Whereas the purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the 300,000 coaches who call Grimsby and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and Whereas we celebrate the many amazing coaches who live and volunteer in our communities for their selfless commitment to their athletes and participants by saying #ThanksCoach. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim September 14-20, 2026, as Coaches Week in Grimsby.

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27, 2026; and Whereas 252 railway crossing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025; resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries; and Whereas educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens; and Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, indigenous communities, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; and Whereas CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim September 21-27, 2026, as Rail Safety Week in Grimsby.

Whereas over 800 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer each year in Canada; and Whereas childhood cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease of Canadian children; and Whereas childhood cancer places a tremendous financial burden on families; and Whereas over 75 per cent of childhood cancer survivors live with at least one chronic health condition and a third of these are severe or life- threatening; and Whereas little is known about what causes childhood cancer which limits the opportunities for prevention; and Whereas additional awareness and funding for Childhood cancer is needed as only 5 cents for every research dollar goes toward childhood cancer research; and Whereas annually, September is officially recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by the Province of Ontario. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Grimsby, and encourage all citizens to learn more about how they can make a positive impact on the lives of children with cancer.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Mayor Jordan and Councillor Freake's Notice of Motion tonight.

Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby affirms its strong opposition to any consideration of extending Livingston Avenue beyond the Grimsby GO Station lands; and 1. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Niagara and Metrolinx. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-47 to 26-49 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-50 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.