Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

Resolved that Amy Freeman be appointed as interim Chair.

Resolved that the May 12th, 2026, Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee agenda be approved.

Resolved that the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes of April14th, 2026 be received.

Whereas amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and Whereas the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 to extend the deadline to January 1, 2027 in response to concerns raised by municipalities and heritage stakeholders; and Whereas many municipalities have been actively engaging in research, documentation, and consultation to ensure that listed cultural heritage resources are adequately evaluated to determine whether listed properties warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act; and Whereas the removal of listed properties from municipal heritage registers if the prescribed timelines are not met may place cultural heritage resources at increased risk of irreversible alteration or demolition before municipalities have the opportunity to properly evaluate their cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario are facing significant workloads associated with evaluating listed properties; and Whereas since 2023, the Town of Grimsby has consulted over 200 property owners regarding designation, started the designation process on 63 properties, and completed designation on 49 properties, 47 of which did not go to the Ontario Land Tribunal; an

Resolved that Bill 98 - Building Houses and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act be received; and 1. That the Committee recommends that staff provide a memo with a recommended resolution for Council endorsement speaking to the importance of site plan to the heritage planning process.

Resolved that report H.R. 26-07, Heritage Designation Report – 91 Main Street East, dated May 12, 2026 be received; and 1. That 91 Main Street East be designated under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and 2. That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.

Resolved that the Committee recommends that staff explore opportunities for demolition protection for the Grimsby Beach Cottages that can be paired with the Grimsby Beach specific policies.