Council Meeting

Resolved that the agenda for the June 15, 2026 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Resolved that the Town of Grimsby New Brand Platform delegation from Scott Thornley and Company Inc. be received for information.

Resolved that Report DCS-26-29 be

Resolved that the Downtown Reimagined Communications Update from Gestalt Communications be received for information.

Resolved that the End of Term Presentation from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee be received for information.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - May 25, 2026  Community Services Committee - May 26, 2026  Public Works Committee - May 27, 2026  Finance Committee - May 28, 2026  Special Council - June 1, 2026  Special Council - June 2, 2026  Planning & Development Committee - June 10, 2026

Resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board meeting minutes of May 13, 2026 be received.

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: PA-26-07 1. That Council proceed with passing the amending By-law for the property located at 133 Main Street East.

Resolved that report FIN-26-18, Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), dated June 15, 2026 be received; and 1. That Council authorize staff to apply for grant funding under the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program and endorse in principle a residential development charge rate reduction of 30%, contingent on expected funding being at least as much as we are expecting to forego in DC revenue and other required application costs; and 2. That Council endorse the Town’s 10% funding share to be funded from the Roads, Storm, and Fire Facilities Asset Management reserves; and 3. That staff circulate to Council an update from the Province on funding commitments and that any financial impacts associated with the DCRP be subject to future Council consideration through the annual budget process or subsequent report as necessary. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that report CAO-26-06, Economic Development Annual Report 2025, dated June 15, 2026, including the 2025 Annual Report attached as Appendix A, be received.

Resolved that the memorandum regarding the Disbandment of Advisory Committees be received for information.

Resolved that the Integrity Commissioner's 2025-2026 Annual Report be received for information.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-39 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session to discuss a Biodigester Update, pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act.

Resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding the Biodigester Update be approved.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-40 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.