Committee of the Whole

Resolved that the agenda for the February 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved.

Resolved that Co mmittee receive the information provided as part of the Public Meeting; and That a the Development Charges By-law in support of the 2020 Development Charges Study prepared by Watson and Associates be brought forward for Council approval on March 1, 2021.

Resolved that the delegation from Carol Nagy, Hospice Niagara, be received.

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:  Information Report: 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference  Report DRS 21-02 a) *Information Report: 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference That the Information Report dated February 1, 2021 be received. b ) *Report DRS 21-02: Civic Recognition Awards - 2021 Event Resolved that Report DRS 21-02 dated February 1, 2021 be received.

Resolved that the Town Clerk through the office of the CAO be directed to report any cost that is affiliated with this matter and report back to the Committee of the Whole; and That the Town Clerk through the office of the CAO look into related cases in the Province of Ontario where closed session information has been disclosed and prepare a report to Committee of the Whole at the earliest opportunity for further discussion. RECORDED VOTE requested by Councillor Ritchie: YES: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe and Vaine NO: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

Resolved that Information Request dated February 1, 2021 be received.

Resolved that Report DRS 21-03 dated February 1, 2021 be received.

Whereas protecting and preserving Grimsby’s natural setting and becoming a municipal leader in sustainability is a Council priority; and Whereas the continued beautification of Grimsby will serve to attract tourists and support business; and Whereas climate change and adaptation affects all residents. Now therefore be it resolved that Grimsby strive to become the Carolinian Capital of Canada; and That staff be directed to provide a report to Committee on:  Embarking on an ambitious plan of Carolinian tree planting; and  Ensuring all town replacement trees are of the Carolinian variety; and  Incorporating Carolinian species as part of site plan landscape requirements/approvals; and  Engaging the residential community in efforts to plant more Carolinian species; and  Engaging town staff to develop ways to partner with the business community in this effort; and  Allocating a reasonable and robust budget to support this effort.

Resolved that Report P A 21-03 dated February 1, 2021 be received; and That the application be approved subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A to this report; and That a By-law be forwarded to Council for approval that authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement on the Town’s behalf following the applicant meeting the conditions of approval to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.

Resolved that Report PA 21-05 dated February 1, 2021 be received and endorsed; and That the property at 328 Main Street East be listed on the Town of Grimsby’s Municipal Heritage Register.

Resolved that Report PA 21-04 dated February 1, 2021 be received.

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to Scout Guide Flag Raising 2021 be received; and That the Town of Grimsby recognize February 21-27 as Scout/Guide week; and That the Scouts Canada Flag be raised at Town Hall during this week.

Resolved that the delegation from the Regional Niagara Transit team be received. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan: YES: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy and Mayor Jordan

Resolved that Report CAO 21-03 dated February 1, 2021 be received; and That the Committee endorse, in principal, the Full Commission as the recommended governance model for the consolidation of Niagara’s public transit system, taking into account that Niagara Region will commit to and address; a) That Grimsby’s current service levels are maintained and improved upon; and b) That the proposed financial model be amended to address concerns presented by the Town of Grimsby; and c) That Region al Council consider geographical areas, such as Niagara West, when selecting two (2) additional Councillors for the Full Commission; and That the Committee direct staff to continue to work with other municipal CAO’s and Regional staff on the Regional financial structure of the consolidation of Niagara’s public transit system, which will be presented to Council with a targeted timeframe of Q2 2021. RECORDED VOTE requested by Councillor Freake: YES: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Vaine and Mayor Jordan NO: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Sharpe and Vardy

Page 7 of 9 Committee of the Whole February 1, 2021 Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to Scout Guide Flag Raising 2021 be received; and That the Town of Grimsby recognize February 21-27 as Scout/Guide week; and That the Scouts Canada Flag be raised at Town Hall during this week.

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to: • Updates Related to the Revised Rules for Areas in Stage 1; • Board Directors Meetings Highlights (January 21 2021); and That the correspondence under Public Works with reference to: • Amending the Tile Drainage Installation Act; and That the correspondence under Planning and Development with reference to: • Niagara Official Plan - Steps and Directions Moving Forward be received.

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to 2021 Interim Levy Dates and Amounts be received.

Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to Second Intake under the Municipal Modernization Program be received.