Council Meeting

Resolved that the agenda for the December 1, 2025 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Resolved that the delegation from STC be received.

Resolved that report DCS-25-51, the Branding Project – Discovery Report, dated December 1, 2025 be received; and 1. That Council approve the recommended Brand Direction and Brand Attributes for the Branding Project to guide the upcoming creative development phase.

Resolved that the delegation from Chris Atkinson and Phil Besseling be received.

Whereas the Town of Grimsby is a shareholder of Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) and both are parties to a Unanimous Shareholders’ Agreement (USA) together with Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI) and Fortis Ontario Inc.; and Whereas these are municipally-owned assets and Council supports accountability and compliance with legal agreements; and Whereas there are internal financial reporting requirements contained therein by Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI) and Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) to the shareholders. Therefore be it resolved that legal report back on January 12, 2026 detailing who is responsible for ensuring compliance of the Shareholders’ Agreement, whether all parties are in compliance, and indicate whether there are recommended changes that should be made. Yes (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - November 17, 2025  Planning and Development Committee - November 19, 2025  Special Council - November 24, 2025  Community Services Committee - November 25, 2025  Public Works Committee - November 26, 2025  Finance Committee - November 27, 2025

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, dated November 18, 2025, be approved.

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - November 18, 2025  Committee of Adjustment - November 18, 2025

Resolved that report DPW-25-30, Province of Ontario Blue Box Transition – Recycling Collection inside the Downtown Business Area, dated December 1, 2025 be received; and 1. That Council, direct staff to enter into a contract for one (1) day per week curb-side recycling collection service for the 49 NES properties in the GDBIA, at the cost of approximately $44,374 for a one-year period; and 2. That Council authorize staff to fully fund this service for one year (2026) from the Tax Stabilization Reserve; and 3. That this service be provided as a one-year (January – December 2026) temporary solution to support continuity for businesses during downtown infrastructure improvements.

Resolved that Council endorse the work of TOES Niagara and Brock University in developing a Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Human Trafficking in the Niagara Region; and 1. That the Town of Grimsby become a signatory of the Code.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 25-69 to 25-72 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session to discuss an OLT update on 38 Morrison Crescent, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act.

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

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-73, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.