Committee of the Whole

Resolved that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 16 , 2020 be approved.

Resolved that the DIA minutes from August 6 and October 7 , 2020 be received.

Resolved that the Committee of the Whole hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: a) *Memo: Casablanca Corporate Centre - Development Charge Deferral Extension Resolved that the Finance Memo dated November 2, 2020 be received; and That the Development Charge Deferral agreement between Casablanca Corporate Centre JV Inc. and the Town of Grimsby be extended by an additional six (6) months. b) *PRO20-02: Support Resolution – AMO Rural Caucus Board Member Resolved that Report PRO20-02 dated November 16, 2020 be received; and That Committee approve supporting staff member Suzanne Madder, Manager Procurement and Business Strategy in candidacy for a position on the Rural Caucus of the AMO Board.

Resolved that Report TC 20-06 dated November 16, 2020 be received; and That the Town of Grimsby Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review Terms of Reference attached to this report as Appendix A be approved; and That staff be authorized to award a contract in the amount of $44,000.00 to the firm Strategy Corp for consulting services to undertake a ward boundary and council composition review; and That the Town of Grimsby Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review be funded from the Budget Contingency Reserve; and, That staff be authorized to give effect thereto. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan : YES: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Sharpe, Vardy and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Ritchie and Vaine

Resolved that Report FCR20-09 dated November 16, 2020 be received; and That Committee approve the Grimsby Fire Department to engage in a public consultation survey on open-air fires; and That the Acting Fire Chief continue to consult with municipal solicitors on By-law #12-40 being a by-law to regulate the setting of open-air fires in the Town of Grimsby; and That staff provide recommendations on open-air fires in quarter one of 2021.

Resolved that Report DPW20-41 dated November 16, 2020 be received; and That the Director of Public Works be authorized to award the contract to Cambridge Landscaping & Construction Ltd . in the amount of $602,309.50 (excluding HST), subject to permits and approvals being received from the appropriate agencies; and That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any agreements and documents and the Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the same.

Resolved that Report DPW20-42 dated November 16, 2020 be received for Committee’s consideration.

Resolved that the written delegation in regards to Niagara Restaurants United: A Call to Action Against New Regional Restrictions be received and endorsed by Council of the Town of Grimsby And that the section regarding the resignation of Dr. Hirji be further redacted. And that the Clerk be directed to forward this resolution to the Niagara Regional Council, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hirji and MPP Sam Oosterhoff for further endorsement.

Resolved that Committee of the Whole meet in Closed Session regarding the following: Under Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or dispositi on of land by the municipality: Requested by Councillor Vaine o Closed Session Discussion - Acquisition of new parkland Requested by Councillor Vaine o Closed Reports - Disposition of asset and land U nder Section 239 (2)(d) labour rel ations or employee negotiations: Fire Services Review

Resolved that Report FCR20-09 dated November 16, 2020 be received; and That Committee approve the Grimsby Fire Department to engage in a public consultation survey on open-air fires; and Page 4 of 8 Committee of the Whole November 16, 2020 That the Acting Fire Chief continue to consult with municipal solicitors on By-law #12-40 being a by-law to regulate the setting of open-air fires in the Town of Grimsby; and That staff provide recommendations on open-air fires in quarter one of 2021.

Whereas as a Council we are committed to openness and transparency; and Whereas Integrity Commissioner complaints are serious undertakings which reflect on the behaviour of Council members; and Whereas frivolous and vexatious complaints are costly to the taxpayers; Be it resolved that all Integrity Commissioner complaints, whether won,

Resolved that Report DPW20-41 dated November 16, 2020 be received; and That the Director of Public Works be authorized to award the contract to Cambridge Landscaping & Construction Ltd. in the amount of Page 5 of 8 Committee of the Whole November 16, 2020 $602,309.50 (excluding HST), subject to permits and approvals being received from the appropriate agencies; and That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any agreements and documents and the Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the same.

Whereas many residential homeowners in Grimsby Beach Area don’t have any dedicated driveways or parking spaces for their vehicles; and Whereas anyone who doesn’t reside in Grimsby Beach Area can currently occupy parking spaces anytime for unlimited time periods in these areas; and Whereas our tax paying homeowners and residents should be entitled to a minimum of one unencumbered parking space where they reside; Therefore be it resolved that staff incorporate this review into the Grimsby Beach study.

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to Decriminalization of Personal Possession of Illicit Drugs be received. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan: YES: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Vardy and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine

Resolved that the correspondence under Planning and Development with reference to a petition against Grimsby Airport (262 Mud Street) be received.

Resolved that Committee of the Whole meet in Closed Session regarding the following: • Under Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality: o Requested by Councillor Vaine o Closed Session Discussion - Acquisition of new parkland o Requested by Councillor Vaine o Closed Reports - Disposition of asset and land • Under Section 239 (2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations: o Fire Services Review

Resolved that closed session discussion regarding acquisition of new parkland be received.

Resolved that staff be directed to bring a closed report in regards to the disposition of asset and land and its financial implications.

Resolved that the preliminary findings of the Fire Service Review be received; and That Committee direct staff to continue to move forward with a more detailed report in Q1.