Council Meeting

Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee minutes of May 6, 2026 and By-laws 26-27 and 26-28 be

Resolved that Sections 8.5(5)(e) and (f) of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit Kevin Luttjehuizen, Harley Valentine, and Anne Turcic to delegate on the Planning & Development Committee minutes of May 6, 2026. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (3): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, and Councillor Vardy

Resolved that the agenda for the May 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Resolved that the delegation from Dr. Lesley Rigg be received.

Resolved that the delegations from Kevin Luttjehuizen, Harley Valentine, and Anne Turcic be received.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - April 27, 2026  Community Services Committee - April 28, 2026  Planning & Development Committee - May 6, 2026 (except resolution PD-26-017)  Public Works Committee - May 7, 2026

Whereas through the Ontario Land Tribunal settlement process, the Town accepted a significant planning compromise for 13 Mountain Street and 19 to 21 Elm Street (OLT-22-003541), including an expansion of the development concept from the original application; and Whereas the previously approved Ontario Land Tribunal settlement concept should be treated as the approved development concept for the subject lands, and not as a basis for further expansion of the development envelope; and Whereas the applicant remains able to pursue the previously approved Ontario Land Tribunal settlement concept, subject to any required site plan, permitting, heritage, servicing, and implementation approvals; and Whereas the current application seeks additional permissions beyond the previously approved settlement concept, including the further incorporation of 23 Elm Street into the development site; and Whereas Council is not satisfied that the further expansion of the development envelope to include 23 Elm Street is appropriate or necessary to achieve the planning objectives for this site and surrounding context; and Whereas Council considers 23 Elm Street to be more appropriately considered for municipal parking or related downtown public purposes than for incorporation into the principal development envelope. Therefore be it resolved that Report PA-26-12 regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 13 Mountain Street and 19 to 23 Elm Street be received. Be it

Resolved that the balance of the minutes from the Planning & Development Committee meeting of May 6, 2026 be approved. Yes (5): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Korstanje No (4): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-27 and 26-28, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Korstanje No (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that report BYL-26-03, Right of Way By-law, dated May 11, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve By-law No. 26-30 (Right of Way) and By-law No. 26-31 (AMPS amendment), attached to this report as Appendix A and Appendix B.

Whereas on May 28th, we recognize that 1 in 6 Canadian menstruators are affected by period poverty, a reality experienced in our community, in every corner of the province, and across Canada; 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 Period Purse, a federally registered charity, works nationally to achieve menstrual equity by removing stigma and breaking down 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, 2026 as Menstrual Health Day in the Town of Grimsby, and encourage residents to recognize the importance of menstrual health, dignity, and equity in our community.

Whereas May 14, 2026, marks Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day during which awareness will be raised throughout Grimsby, Ontario, Canada about childhood apraxia of speech, an extremely challenging speech disorder that affects 1-in-1,000 children; and Whereas childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) 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, those with apraxia require early, appropriate, and intensive speech therapy, often for many years to learn to speak; and Whereas without appropriate speech therapy intervention, children with apraxia will have diminished communication skills, but are also placed at high risk for secondary impacts in reading, writing, spelling, and other school-related skills; and Whereas that such primary and secondary impacts diminish future independence and 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 in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada is essential for families of children with this neurological disorder and the professionals who support them to achieve the needed services for those learning to use their own voice; and Whereas our highest respect goes to these children, as well as their families, for their effort, determination, and resilience in the face of such obstacles. Th

Whereas the 700+ museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, and the over 9,000 museum workers and 35,000 volunteers contribute to Ontario’s $26 billion cultural sector; and Whereas museums, as trusted local organizations, create healthy and connected communities, and by ensuring all Ontarians have access to culture and heritage, inspire lifelong learning; and Whereas museums promote growth and build local economies by welcoming tourists in every community across the province; and Whereas this month provides an opportunity to raise awareness for the vital role museums, museum workers and volunteers have in their communities and celebrate their contributions to community wellbeing, tourism, education, and learning; and Whereas May 18th, 2026 is International Museum Day to highlight museums as centres of education, innovation and cultural understanding in our communities. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as May is Museum Month in Grimsby, and encourage all residents and tourists to visit our local museums in May.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-30 to 26-32 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-33 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.