Council

Resolved that Report TM(A) 19-06 dated May 16, 2019 be received and that the recommendations of this report be approved for implementation as follows: 1. That Council approves entry into the Niagara Adapts – Memorandum of Understanding with Brock University as represented by the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre; and, 2. That the Town of Grimsby, through the department heads, designate staff representatives to participate in and coordinate the Town’s contributions to the Niagara Adapts project; and, 3. That the Acting Clerk be authorized to execute the Niagara Adapts – Memorandum of Understanding and any ancillary documents on behalf of the Town of Grimsby.

that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of May 13, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of May 15, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of May 7, 2019 be received and filed .

Resolved that the correspondence from Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada regarding a request to declare June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month be received and approved .

Resolved that the correspondence from St. Andrew's Anglican Church regarding a request to declare May 25 - June 1, 2019 as St. Andrew's Anglican Church Week in honour of 225 years of existence be received and approved .

WHEREAS the legislation that abolished the OMB and replaced it with LPAT received unanimous – all party support; and, WHEREAS All parties recognized that local governments should have the authority to uphold their provincially approved Official Plans; to uphold their community driven planning; and, WHEREAS Bill 108 will once again allow an unelected, unaccountable body make decisions on how our communities evolve and grow; and, WHEREAS On August 21, 2018 Minister Clark once again signed the MOU with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and entered into “...a legally binding agreement recognizing Ontario Municipalities as a mature, accountable order of government.”; and, WHEREAS This MOU is “enshrined in law as part of the Municipal Act”. And recognizes that as “...public policy issues are complex and thus require coordinated responses...the Province endorses the principle of regular consultation between Ontario and municipalities in relation to matters of mutual interest”; and, WHEREAS By signing this agreement, the Province made “...a commitment to cooperating with its municipal governments in considering new legislation or regulations that will have a municipal impact”; and, WHEREAS Bill 108 will impact 15 different Acts - Cannabis Control Act, 2017, Conservation Authorities Act, Development Charges Act, Education Act, Endangered Species Act, 2007, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Labour Relations Act, 19

Resolved that the May 6, 2019 Council meeting minutes be approved.

Resolved that the Special Council meeting minutes of May 15, 2019 be approved.

Resolved that the Special Council meeting minutes of May 17, 2019 be approved.

Resolve that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of May 13, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of May 14, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the correspondence from Pride Niagara Board of Directors regarding a request to declare Pride Week, June 1 to 8, 2019 be received and approved.

Resolved that the regularly scheduled Town of Grimsby Council meeting be changed from June 3, 2019 to June 4, 2019 and that meetings calendar be updated to reflect the change.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 19-38, 19-47 to 19-49 inclusive and that same be read a first time.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby supports the establishment of a GO Train Station in Grimsby at Casablanca Boulevard. Recorded vote: Requested by Councillor Sharpe Yay: Councillor Bothwell, Dunstall, Kadwell, Ritchie, Vardy and Mayor Jordan Nay: Councillor Vaine, Sharpe

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 19-38, 19-47 to 19-49 inclusive, read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding.