Council Meeting

Resolved that the July 7, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Whereas transit services are critical to building 21st Century communities; and Whereas the demand for transit is continuing to increase across Ontario, including in Hamilton and the Niagara Region; and Whereas progressive transportation is vital to attract and/or retain economic investment and the wellbeing of the community; and Whereas despite borders separating communities, many residents travel between them for a variety of important activities such as medical appointments, employment, education, and social events; and Whereas many bordering municipal transit systems in Ontario have established connections between them; and Whereas better connectivity by local transit is a factor in federal and provincial investments. Therefore be it resolved that Grimsby Council requests that Niagara Transit and Hamilton Street Railway work to create a connection between the two transit services; and That Grimsby Council requests that Niagara Regional Council prioritizes a connection between Niagara Transit and Hamilton Street Railway through their budget process; and That Grimsby Council requests that the adopted Niagara Transit masterplan incorporate a near-future connection to Hamilton Street Railway transit; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Niagara Transit Board, Hamilton Street Railway Board of Directors, Niagara Regional Council, Hamilton City Council, Town of Grimsby Council, and the Town of Lincoln.

Resolved that the delegation from Jordan Hambleton of Niagara Regional Transit be received.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to consider both the open and closed session Notice of Motions on potential litigation/identifiable individual. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Whereas Section 239 (2)(b) of the Ontario Municipal Act states, “(2) A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees”; and Whereas Section 239 (2)(e) of the Ontario Municipal Act states, “(2) A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.” Therefore be it resolved that Council move into closed session, to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and litigation or potential litigation.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, specifically regarding:  A Biodigester Update, pursuant to Section 239(2)(f);  Grimsby Downtown BIA and Town of Grimsby Memorandum of Understanding, pursuant to Section 239(2)(k);  Employment matters, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b); and  Potential Litigation/Identifiable Individual, pursuant to Sections 239(2)(b) and (e).

Resolved that the information provided in closed session regarding the Biodigester update be received; and 1. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the Grimsby Downtown BIA and Town of Grimsby be approved and the corresponding By-law be brought forward at the August Council meeting; and 2. That the information provided in closed session regarding employment matters be received; and 3. That the direction provided in closed session regarding potential litigation/identifiable individual be approved.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Corporate Services Committee - June 16, 2025  Council - June 16, 2025

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated June 10, 2025, be approved.

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Committee of Adjustment - May 20, 2025  Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - June 10, 2025

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: PA-25-25 That report PA-25-25, Council Direction Report – 262 Main Street West, dated July 7th, 2025, be received; and 1.That Council proceed with approving the amending By-law for the property at 262 Main Street West. DCS-25-28 That report DCS-25-28, Agreement of Services - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, dated July 7, 2025 be received; and 1. That the Agreement of Services between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority be approved; and 2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to sign required documents to execute said agreement.

Whereas approximately 204,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C and over 250,000 people are living with hepatitis B; and Whereas people living with hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and related illnesses; and Whereas Ontario has over 110,000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and Whereas there are vaccines available for Hepatitis A and B; effective Hepatitis C treatment therapies can cure over 95% of cases; and Whereas World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to reach out to millions of Canadians and encourage hepatitis testing, provide treatment and care for those affected while paving the way towards elimination of hepatitis as a public health concern in Canada by 2030. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim July 28th, 2025, as “World Hepatitis Day” in Grimsby.

Resolved that the Staff memorandum regarding the Revised Procedural By-law be received.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 25-33 to 25-35 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-36 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.