Council Meeting

Resolved that the November 17, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that the presentation from Niagara Regional Police be received.

Resolved that the delegation from Marilyn McCrea be received.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - November 3, 2025  Corporate Services Committee - November 10, 2025  Special Council - November 10, 2025

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Grimsby Public Library Board - October 8, 2025  Committee of Adjustment - October 21, 2025

Resolved that report PA-25-39, Overview and Comments on Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, dated November 17, 2025, be received; and 1. That the report be submitted to the Province as the Town’s comments on the proposed legislation and consultation.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Charrois' motion on Greenbelt reimbursement. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (2): Councillor Howe, and Councillor Baradziej

Whereas the Town of Grimsby continues to face significant financial and operational strain due to the Province’s ongoing and frequent changes to planning legislation and municipal responsibilities; and Whereas these continual changes—most recently outlined in Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, and summarized in Report PA-25- 39—require substantial staff time, legal review, and administrative work, creating additional unfunded pressures on the municipality; and Whereas Council previously adopted a Notice of Motion dated October 16, 2023 (Costing of Greenbelt Changes), which identified that the Town incurred approximately $82,000 in legal, consulting, and staff time costs directly resulting from provincial direction, deadlines, and actions related to Greenbelt matters; and Whereas the Province publicly committed in 2023 to reimbursing the Town of Grimsby $82,000 for these Greenbelt-related costs, and local taxpayers should not bear the burden of expenses created by provincial processes; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to provide a report to Council outlining: 1. Whether the Province has issued the payment it publicly committed to in 2023 for the $82,000 in Greenbelt-related costs; 2. All correspondence sent and received regarding the Town’s request for the committed reimbursement; and 3. Any information provided by the Province regarding when payment can be expected; and Further be it resolved that a letter conveying Council’s ongoing concern reg

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-66 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session to discuss:  38 Morrison Crescent OLT Update, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act; and  Councillor Absence, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.

Resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding the 38 Morrison Crescent OLT Update be approved.

Whereas Councillor Baradziej has been absent frequently between January 1 – November 17, 2025, including being absent from 16 Council and Committee meetings and multiple community events, been late to 4 meetings, and attended virtually 6 times without providing proper notice; And whereas as a result of the continued pattern of non-compliance and lack of engagement, Council has