Council

Resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of December 21, 2020 be approved .

Resolved that the Committee of the Whole minutes of December 14, 2020 be approved; and That the Council minutes of December 14, 2020 be approved .

Resolved that the question pertaining to CEP20-03: Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package dated December 21, 2020 be called . RECORDED VOTE requested by Councillor Freake: YES: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie and Vaine NO: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

Resolved that CEP20-03 Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package dated December 21, 2020 be approved . RECORDED VOTE requested by Councillor Freake: YES: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie and Vaine

Resolved that the Council meeting of December 21, 2020 extend beyond 11:00 p.m.

Resolved that Report P.A. 20-27 regarding the Proposed Study By-Law and Heritage Conservation District fo r Main Street East be received; and That Council direct staff to: P roceed with an RFP for the retention of a consulting firm to prepare a comprehensive strategy for the Main Street East Area generally; That Council proceed with a Heritage Conservation District, only if it is paired with a more comprehensive land use planning strategy for the Main Street East area generally, as outlined in this report; To return to Council with the options set out by the consultant, including a defensible boundary; and That in order to deliver the project(s) in an expedited manner, staff be directed to retain a project manager for the file; and That, as an interim measure, Council direct staff to bring forward a demolition control by-law report under section 33 of the Planning Act , which can function to protect all built resources across the Town and in the Main Street Area to protect all potential heritage resources. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan : YES: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

Resolved that Report DRS20-15 dated December 21, 2020 be received; and That staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with Bang the Table EngagementHQ for the provision of a community engagement platform at an annual cost of $15,000 plus tax, renewable annually for a 3 year period, with the option of opting out after the first year at the discretion of the Town.

Resolved that Report P.A. 20-26 dated December 21, 2020, be received; and That the draft plan approval for 8 Lake Street (26T-16-1703) be extended to April 5, 2021.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 20-97 inclusive and that same be read a first time.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 20-97 inclusive read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; and rule of Council to contrary notwithstanding.

Resolved that CEP20-03 Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package dated December 21, 2020 be approved. RECORDED VOTE requested by Councillor Freake: Page 3 of 5 Council December 21, 2020 YES: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie and Vaine

Resolved that Report P.A. 20-27 regarding the Proposed Study By-Law and Heritage Conservation District for Main Street East be received; and That Council direct staff to: a. Proceed with an RFP for the retention of a consulting firm to prepare a comprehensive strategy for the Main Street East Area generally; b. That Council proceed with a Heritage Conservation District, only if it is paired with a more comprehensive land use planning strategy for the Main Street East area generally, as outlined in this report; c. To return to Council with the options set out by the consultant, including a defensible boundary; and That in order to deliver the project(s) in an expedited manner, staff be directed to retain a project manager for the file; and That, as an interim measure, Council direct staff to bring forward a demolition control by-law report under section 33 of the Planning Act, which can function to protect all built resources across the Town and in the Main Street Area to protect all potential heritage resources. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan: YES: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy and Mayor Jordan