Council Meeting

Resolved that the April 14, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session to discuss ongoing By-law matters under:  Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.  Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pertaining to ongoing by-law matters.

Resolved that the information provided in Closed Session regarding ongoing By- law matters be received.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - March 31, 2025  Planning & Development Committee - April 9, 2025

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Committee of Adjustment - March 18, 2025  Grimsby Public Library Board - March 12, 2025

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor DiFlavio's motion. Yes (4): Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, and Councillor Freake

Whereas May 14, 2025, marks Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day, during which awareness will be raised about childhood apraxia of speech, an extremely challenging speech disorder that affects 1 in 1,000 children; and Whereas childhood apraxia of speech causes children to have significant difficulty learning to speak, and is among the most severe speech deficits in children; and Whereas the act of learning to speak comes effortlessly to most children, while those with apraxia require early, appropriate, and intensive speech therapy, often for many years; and Whereas without appropriate speech therapy intervention, children with apraxia will have diminished communication skills and are at a high risk for secondary impacts in reading, writing, spelling, and other school-related skills; and Whereas primary and secondary impacts diminish future independence, employment opportunities, and challenge the ability to become productive, contributing citizens if not resolved or improved; and Whereas public awareness about childhood apraxia of speech is essential for children with this neurological disorder, as well as the professionals who support them, to achieve the required services to use their own voice; and Whereas our highest respect goes to these children and families for their effort, determination, and resilience in the face of such obstacles. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim May 14, 2025, as Apraxia Awareness Day in Grimsby, and citizens of Gr

Whereas hepatitis B and C are among Canada’s most burdensome infectious diseases - measured in liver damage, cancer, lives

Whereas Community Living Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln (GLWL) provides supports and advocates for inclusivity for people in the community who live with Intellectual Disabilities; and Whereas Community Living GLWL is proud to be celebrating 60 years of possibilities in 2025; and Whereas over the course of 60 years, Community Living GLWL has had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of countless community members in the Niagara Region by offering various programs such as, supportive housing, recreational services, employment assistance, family support and respite services; and Whereas Community Living GLWL give thanks to their valued employees, community partners, donors and people who receive services for their continued support and trust; and Whereas Community Living GLWL currently serves over 300 people in the community and looks forward to future endeavours that will directly contribute to programs that foster inclusion, dignity, and success for those they serve. Therefore be it resolved that, I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as Community Living Month in Grimsby.

Whereas 1 in 4 Canadian menstruators (25%) have been forced to make the decision between purchasing menstrual products and purchasing other essentials such as food or rent within the last year. Today we recognize that this is an issue that exists in our community, throughout the province, and across the country; and Whereas Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) is a global day of action that was initiated by German non-profit WASH United in 2014 to raise awareness and change how the world perceives menstruation; and Whereas the date of May 28 was chosen to represent the average menstrual cycle, with the average duration of the cycle being 28 days while the average bleeding period is 5 days; and Whereas The Period Purse, a federally registered charity, strives to achieve menstrual equity by removing the stigma and barriers to education and access to period supplies in communities across Canada; and Whereas a Period Friendly Canada is a Canada where everyone can access the products, education and infrastructure they need to achieve menstrual health. Working together we can end the root causes of period poverty in our community. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim May 28, 2025 as Menstrual Health Day in Grimsby.