Council Meeting

Resolved that the June 5, 2023 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that the presentation from Chief Bryan MacCulloch be received.

Resolved that PW-23-006 from the May 23, 2023 Public Works Committee minutes be lifted for separate consideration.

Resolved that the following meeting minutes be approved:  Council - May 15, 2023  Planning and Development Committee - May 17, 2023  Public Works Committee - May 23, 2023  Community Services Committee - May 24, 2023

Resolved that the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package be approved.

Resolved that the following meeting minutes be received:  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - May 9, 2023  Committee of Adjustment - May 16, 2023

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: PA-23-21 a) That report PA-23-21, Council Direction Report –42 Roberts Road, 38 Roberts Road, 122 Main Street East and 50-52 & 54 Park Road North, dated June 5th, 2023 be received; and 1. That Council proceed with the passing of the designation by-laws for the properties at 42 Roberts Road, 38 Roberts Road, 122 Main Street East and 50-52 & 54 Park Road North.

Resolved that report DCS-23-15, Delegation of Authority for the Peach King Centre Expansion Project be received for information; and 1. That Council approve the delegation of authority as contained therein.

Resolved that report DCS-23-14, Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation Project – Project Update and Additional Options, dated June 5, 2023 be received for information; and 1. That the project be expanded to include an expanded gym and enhanced green initiatives at an additional cost of $5,659,780 and a revised total project cost of $36,728,155. Yes (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor DiFlavio No (3): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, and Councillor Baradziej

Resolved that report DPW-23-13, 2023 Capital Watermain Replacement: Governors Road & Dorchester Drive – Project Update and Funding Approval, dated June 5, 2023 be received for information; and 1. That Council approve a budget amendment of $945,000 for the 2023 Capital Watermain Rehabilitation Project – Governors Road and Dorchester Drive, to a total of $2,300,000, to be funded from the Water Asset Rehabilitation & Renewal Reserve.

Resolved that report TC-23-10, High School Bursaries, dated June 5, 2023 be received; and 1. That Council approve two (2) $500 bursaries to two (2) students of the graduating class at Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School and West Niagara Secondary School.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) to discuss Councillor Charrois' Notice of Motion. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Whereas Town of Grimsby By-Law 20-41 allows for the discharge of consumer fireworks between dusk and midnight on Victoria Day and Canada Day or each of two days immediately preceding or seven days immediately following both Victoria Day and Canada Day; and Whereas discharge of fireworks while enjoyable for some, can cause distress to children, adults with PTSD, pets and wildlife. Therefore be it resolved that By-Law 20-41 be amended to limit the discharge of consumer fireworks between dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Victoria Day and Canada Day and two days preceding Victoria Day and Canada Day. Be it further resolved that the amended by-law be adopted and posted on the Town of Grimsby’s website, and be advertised to residents to advise the community of this change leading up to Canada Day 2023. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

WHEREAS at its May 15, 2023 meeting of Town Council, Council heard a delegation from Mr. Stephen Soos, requesting that the Town of Grimsby declare a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness and addiction; and WHEREAS the Niagara Region, the cities of St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland and Hamilton have all declared a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness and addiction; and WHEREAS the Town of Grimsby lacks the jurisdiction and the financial and technical resources to meaningfully address systemic gaps in effective service delivery to those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addiction. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Grimsby Town Council declare a mental health, homelessness and addiction crisis in the Town of Grimsby; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Town call on the federal and provincial governments to declare national and provincial state of emergencies on mental health, homelessness, and addiction; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to all Niagara area municipalities, the Office of the Premier of Ontario, the Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Niagara Area MPPs and MPs, the Ontario Solicitor General, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Provincial Minister of Community and Social Services, all Niagara-area Community Living Associations (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln, Fort Erie, Port Colborne / Wainfleet, St. Catharines, Welland and P

Resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Grimsby be received.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 23-47 to 23-53 inclusive, and By-law 23-55 as amended, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

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; and  Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held if the subject matter being considered pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

Resolved that the direction provided in closed session be approved.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 23-54 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.