Council Meeting

Resolved that the May 12, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved as amended.

Resolved that the delegation from Hemson and report PA 25-16, Draft Grimsby Intensification Strategy and Growth Projections, dated May 12, 2025 be received; and 1. That staff be directed to prepare a recommendation report.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Corporate Services Committee - April 14, 2025  Council - April 14, 2025  Planning and Development Committee - April 23, 2025  Finance Committee - April 24, 2025  Special Council - April 28, 2025  Community Services Committee - April 29, 2025  Public Works Committee - April 30, 2025

Resolved that the following Council Endorsement Packages be approved:  Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee - April 3, 2025  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - April 8, 2025  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - April 15, 2025

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee - April 3, 2025  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - April 8, 2025  Age Friendly Advisory Committee - April 15, 2025  Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee - April 16, 2025

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: TC-25-10 a) That report TC-25-10, 2025 High School Bursaries, dated May 12, 2025 be received.

Resolved that the Staff Memo on Strong Mayor Powers be received for information.

Resolved that the Niagara Transit 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Q1 Statistics be received for information.

Whereas communities across Ontario are recognizing May 1, 2025, as Doctor’s Day, to express gratitude to physicians for their compassionate care, dedication, and continued commitment to improving the health of people in our community; and Whereas here in Niagara, more than 600 physicians across a wide range of specialties are transforming care every day – collaborating with healthcare teams, embracing innovation, and going above and beyond for their patients; and Whereas we also thank the physicians who have retired this year, for their years of service, and we warmly welcome the newest physicians to our region; and Whereas we are proud to recognize Doctor’s Day and express our sincere appreciation to all physicians for their extraordinary work in shaping a healthier Niagara. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2025, as “Doctor’s Day.”

Whereas the 700+ museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, and the over 8000 museum workers and 16,000 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, 2025 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 2025 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-law 25-22 to 25-24 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council move into closed session under:  Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, specifically to appoint Grimsby Green Committee members and Grimsby Business Ambassadors; and  Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, where a closed meeting is held to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, specifically regarding ongoing By-law matters.

Resolved that Council directs staff to contact the Grimsby Green Advisory Committee candidates to advise them of their application status; and 1. That Council directs staff to contact the Business Ambassador candidates to advise them of their application status; and 2. That the direction regarding ongoing By-law matters be approved.

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