The Grimsby Record

Committee of the Whole

March 21, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): Reg Freake, J. Jordan, Lianne Vardy

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Resolved that the March 21, 2022 Committee of the Whole agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Bothwell
Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the March 16, 2022 Active Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Grimsby Art Gallery Board meeting minutes of March 10, 2022; the Active Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 16, 2022; and the Grimsby Museum Board meeting minutes of March 2, 2022 be received.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Bothwell
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of the Whole hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: • FIN 22-06 2021 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement • FIN 22-07 2021 Annual Building Permit Fee Report • FIN 22-08 Development Charge Interest Policy • DRS 22-05 Parks Recreation and Culture Information Report • DPW22-09 2021 Annual DWQMS Infrastructure Review a) That Report FIN 22-06 2021 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statements dated March 21, 2022 be received; and That the Treasurer’s Annual Statement of Development Charges Reserve Funds for 2021 be made publicly available on the Town’s website and upon request. b) That Report FIN 22-07 2021 Annual Building Permit Fee Report dated March 21, 2022 be received; and That the 2021 Annual Building Permit Fee Report be made publicly available on the Town’s website and upon request in accordance with the Building Code Act. c) That Report FIN 22-08, Development Charge Interest Policy, dated March 21, 2022 be received; and That a $550 administration fee for payment defaults under section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act be approved for inclusion in the 2021 Fees and Charges By-law and that staff be directed to amend the By-Law accordingly; and That the FI-REP-003 Development Charge Interest Policy be approved and made available on the Town’s website. Page 4 of 7 Committee of the Whole March 21, 2022 d) That Report DRS22-05 Parks, Recreation and Culture Inf
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Dana Anderson be received.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Nicole Patterson be received. Page 5 of 7 Committee of the Whole March 21, 2022 RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No:
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Report PA 22 – 09 Staff Recommendation Report, Proposed Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan - Official Plan Amendment (OPA) #11- and Supporting Zoning By-law Amendment, dated March 21, 2022 be received; and That the Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan (OPA #11) and associated Schedules attached to this report as Appendix C and E respectively be approved; and That the Amendment and Schedule to the Town’s Zoning By-Law 14-45, attached as Appendix D and F respectively be approved; and That Council adopt the subsequent by-laws prepared for OPA #11 and the Amendment to the Zoning By-law; and That notification be provided to all relevant stakeholders of the adoption of the Official Plan amendment and passing of the zoning By-law amendment. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No:
Moved by Councillor Bothwell, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
That Report PA 22-10 Updates on Operational Issues Arising through the Grimsby Beach Land Use Study dated March 21, 2022 be received. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan Page 6 of 7 Committee of the Whole March 21, 2022 Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy, and Mayor Jordan No:
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the following correspondence items be received: • Rural Settlement Area Boundary Review
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Bothwell
Carried
Whereas World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2022, in Canada thanks to Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and approximately 1 - 2% of the Canadian population is on the autism spectrum; and Whereas ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of each person as well. A child on the autism spectrum will become an adult on the autism spectrum; and Whereas Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province; and Page 7 of 7 Committee of the Whole March 21, 2022 Whereas Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its Regions share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community;
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the request by Pride Niagara for a flag raising at Town Hall on Monday May 30, 2022 be approved; and That on behalf of Council, the Mayor be directed to deliver a statement of support for Niagara's LGBTQ+ communities, Pride Niagara, Niagara Pride Week and International Pride month during the opening remarks of the June 6, 2022 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried

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