Committee of the Whole

Resolved that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 6, 2021 be approved.

Resolved that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package, item 1) 19 Elm & 13 Mountain road be approved. (*See correction, the following text added to resolution: *Resolved that it be noted that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee expresses concern with the height and massing of the proposed building and should Council approve the development application, Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee endorses the following recommendations)

Resolved that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package, item 2) 262 Main Street West (Nixon Hall, be approved.

Resolved that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package, item 3) Grimsby beach HCD Study be approved. RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan. Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Freake, Vardy and Mayor Jordan No: Councillors Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, and Vaine

Resolved that the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package, item 4) Indigenous Engagement/ Consultation Strategy Framework be approved. Page 3 of 9 Committee of the Whole December 6, 2021 RECORDED VOTE requested by Mayor Jordan. Yes: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine, Vardy and Mayor Jordan No:

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of November 16, Active Grimsby Advisory meeting minutes of November 17, Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 23, Planning & Development Public Meeting minutes of November 26, DIA Meeting minutes of October 4 and November 3, 2021 be received.

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: • Report FIN 21-32 - 2021 - Tax Write-Offs • Report PA 21-47 Staff Recommendation Report, 25 Bartlett Avenue Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2106) • Report PA 21-49 -4 Windward Drive Zoning By-law Amendment (File # 26Z-16-1906) a) That Report FIN 21-32 2021, Tax Write-Offs, dated December 6, 2021 be received; and That the total tax write-offs of $20,997.28 as outlined in Appendix A be approved. b) That Report PA 21-47 Staff Recommendation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2106), Removal of Holding Provisions, 25 Bartlett Avenue be received; and That the draft By-law attached as Appendix A be submitted to Council for approval. c) That Report PA 21-49, dated December 6, 2021, regarding Zoning By- law Amendment application (26Z-16-1906), be received; and That the draft by-law attached to this report as Appendix ‘A’ be submitted to Council for approval.

Resolved that Report FIN 21-33, 2021 Third Quarter Financial Update, dated December 6, 2021 be received as information.

Resolved that Report TC 21-11 Alternative Voting Methods – 2022 Municipal Election dated December 6, 2021 be received; and That Internet and In-Person Ballot Voting, as detailed in the report, continue to as the voting method for the 2022 Municipal Election; and That staff be directed to prepare a Request for Proposal for the purpose of sourcing the most appropriate vendor(s); and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements necessary to secure voting equipment for the 2022 Municipal Election; and That cyber security validation of the selected vendor/software be obtained.

Resolved that Report FIN 21-35, 2022 Consolidated Fees & Charges, dated December 6, 2021 be received for information; and That, a By-law authorizing the 2022 Consolidated Fees & Charges as set out in Schedule A be approved.

Resolved that Report FIN 21-36 GPI Promissory Note Extension, dated December 6, 2021 be received; and Page 6 of 9 Committee of the Whole December 6, 2021 That Council authorize an extension of the Grimsby Power Inc. promissory note for five years, with a revised due date of February 1, 2027.

Resolved that Report FIN 21-34, 2022 Budget Strategy & Schedule, dated December 6, 2021 be received.

Resolved that Report (DRS21-27) Grimsby Museum Admission Fees dated December 6, 2021, be received for information; and That Council approve that the Grimsby Museum move to an admission by donation process effective January 1, 2022.

Resolved that Report DPW21-30 Roberts Road Traffic Considerations dated December 6, 2021, be received.

Page 7 of 9 Committee of the Whole December 6, 2021 Resolved that Report DPW21-31 Winston Road Traffic Considerations dated December 6, 2021, be received.

That Report PA 21-49 Heritage Conservation District Study Update Report, dated December 6, 2021, be

Whereas the Year of the Garden 2022 celebrates the Centennial of Canada’s horticulture sector; and Whereas gardens and gardening contribute to the quality of life of our municipality, our climate action goals and create safe and healthy places where people can come together in the spirit of inclusivity and reconciliation; and Page 8 of 9 Committee of the Whole December 6, 2021 Whereas the Year of the Garden 2022 will highlight and celebrate the important contribution of gardeners, our local gardening organizations, horticultural professionals and local horticultural businesses which contribute to garden culture and experience of our municipality; and Whereas gardens and gardening have helped us face the challenges of the COVID pandemic; and Whereas Communities in Bloom in collaboration with the Canadian Garden Council, invites all municipalities to celebrate the Year of the Garden 2022. Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Grimsby hereby proclaims 2022 as the Year of the Garden in celebration of the contribution of gardens and gardening to the development of our country, our municipality and the lives of our citizens in terms of health, quality of life and environmental challenges; and That the Saturday before Father’s Day, National Garden Day, June 18 in 2022, be recognize as Garden Day in the Town of Grimsby as a legacy of Canada’s Year of the Garden 2022; and That the Town of Grimsby is committed to be a Garden Friendly City supporting the development of its garde

Resolved that the Town of Grimsby proclaim January 2022 as Crime Stoppers Month and endorse the Crime Stoppers flag raising.

Resolved that the following correspondence items be received: • Niagara Region 2022 Budget - Water and Wastewater Operating Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition • Niagara Region Report CSD 67-2021 re 2022 Budget - Waste Management Services Operating Budget and Rate Requisition