Committee of the Whole

Resolved that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 21, 2020 be approved .

Resolved that the delegation from Adam Joon, Economic Development Officer, be received .

Resolved that the delegation regarding the Holiday Greetings video be received .

Resolved that the delegation from William Liske be received .

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment minutes of November 24, 2020; and That the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee minutes of December 8, 2020 be received .

Resolved that CEP20-02 Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package dated December 21, 2020 be approved .

Resolved that the Committee of the Whole hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: a) *Report FIN20-19: 2019 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement Resolved that FIN20-19: 2019 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement be received . b ) *Report DPW20-49: 2020-2021 Winter Control Manual Endorsement Resolved that Report DPW20-49 dated December 21, 2020be received; and That the current revision of the manual dated December 2020 be endorsed . c ) *Memo re: Bill 229, Schedule 6, Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act Resolved that the memo regarding Bill 229, schedule 6, amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act be received .

Resolved that Report DPW20-50 dated December 21, 2020 be received; and That the Development Charges Background Study, dated December 21, 2020 by Watson and Associates be received; and That a public meeting with respect to the Development Charges Background Study be scheduled in February 1, 2021; and That public notice of this meeting be provided in the local newspapers and the Town of Grimsby’s website no later than January 8, 2021; and That the final By-law be brought forward for Council approval no earlier than March 1, 2021.

Resolved that correspondence under Administration and Finance with reference to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force, Niagara Region declaring a state of emergency on mental health homelessness and addiction, temporary cap on food delivery service charges, support for 988 crisis line; and That correspondence under Parks, Recreation and Culture with reference to Miller's Creek marine resort development; and That correspondence under Public Works with reference for an interim cap on gas plant and greenhouse gas pollution, notice of passing 2020 education development charges, and policy for timing of development charges calculation, installment and interest; and That correspondence under Planning and Development with reference to the NPCA Board minutes of November 19, Proposed regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108) enforcement of orders under the ROA 2020, changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Conservation Authorities role in land use planning, notice of public meeting for planning matters (renewable energy policies), amending agreement to the Niagara R egion Inter-Municipal a greement, ecological land classification mapping project, and Niagara official plan consultation update be received.

Resolved t hat correspondence received under Planning and Development with reference to supplemental information related to the amending agreement to the Niagara R egion Inter-Municipal agreement be received; and That the Clerk be directed to request more information from Niagara Region regarding this item.

Page 4 of 7 Committee of the Whole December 21, 2020 Resolved that Report DPW20-50 dated December 21, 2020 be received; and That the Development Charges Background Study, dated December 21, 2020 by Watson and Associates be received; and That a public meeting with respect to the Development Charges Background Study be scheduled in February 1, 2021; and That public notice of this meeting be provided in the local newspapers and the Town of Grimsby’s website no later than January 8, 2021; and That the final By-law be brought forward for Council approval no earlier than March 1, 2021.

WHEREAS the global COVID–19 pandemic has radically altered the way humans gather, interact and even walk down the street. Globally, the heightened fear and awareness of this virus – and the vital physical distancing measures that followed – has touched nearly every aspect of people’s lives. As a result, main streets across Canada have transformed from bustling centres to vacant spaces in mere days. A shift in how main streets are used can support the triple bottom line for health, local business and community; WHEREAS Grimsby’s core commercial/downtown area(s) are susceptible to additional vacancies and heightened vulnerability as a result of the pandemic; Whereas it is one of Council’s Guiding Principles to welcome, nurture and support businesses to contribute to the financial sustainability of our Town; Whereas Council’s collective priorities for the Town of Grimsby include business attraction, growth and retention; WHEREAS the Town of Grimsby wishes to utilize any and all tools reasonably at its disposal to maintain and encourage a vibrant downtown and support the local business community throughout the town during these challenging times. Now be it resolved that staff be directed to investigate additional rapid response opportunities available to the Town to safeguard the viability of Downtown Main Street Areas as the focus of the community.