Grimsby, ON

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

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Grimsby Public Library Board

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Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Grimsby Public Library Board

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Grimsby Public Library Board

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Grimsby Public Library Board

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Committee of Adjustment

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Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

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Council defeated the proposed new Town of Grimsby corporate brand identity (logo, tagline, visual system) by a 3-5 vote. Council approved a comprehensive package of flood-related actions, including a stormwater system review, a report on recent flooding events, a request to the Province for expanded disaster assistance, and an investigation into a flood assistance rebate/grant program. Council also approved heritage designations for two properties, adopted the Emergency Management Program, and affirmed opposition to extending Livingston Avenue beyond the GO Station lands.

• New corporate brand identity defeated (3-5)
• Approved stormwater drainage system review and flood hotspot mapping (7-1)
• Approved staff report on July/August 2026 flooding events (7-1)
• Requested Province expand disaster assistance programs (8-0)
• Directed staff to investigate flood assistance rebate/grant program (8-0)
• Approved heritage designations for 101 Main St E and 346 Main St W
• Adopted Emergency Management Program and Plan
• Affirmed opposition to Livingston Avenue extension beyond GO Station (8-0)

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

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The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee approved the 2025 audited financial statements and authorized Members Gilbank and Brown to sign them. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions; it was the last scheduled meeting of the term.

• Approved 2025 audited financial statements (carried)
• Authorized Members Gilbank and Brown to sign the 2025 audited financial statements (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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The Committee of Adjustment approved a land consent application and four minor variance applications. The land consent for 504 Mud St West was approved with conditions, allowing a severance for a place of worship. All four minor variance applications were approved, including fence height, side yard setbacks, and front yard setback variances.

• Approved land consent B01-26 for 504 Mud St West to sever land for a place of worship, with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance A07-26 for 169 Main St East for a 2.44m fence height, exceeding the 2.0m limit (carried)
• Approved minor variance A10-26 for 6 Kingsway Crescent for reduced side yard setback and balcony encroachment, with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance A11-26 for 22 Teeter Place for reduced side, rear, and front yard setbacks and porch encroachment (carried)
• Approved minor variance A08-26 for 246 Main St East for reduced front yard setback and flat roof, with conditions (carried)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

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The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee recommended approval of heritage permits for 224 Main Street East (icehouse relocation) and 122 Main Street East (porch/roof extension), each with conditions. The committee also recommended designating 498 Elm Tree Road and 126 Main Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended approval of heritage permit for 224 Main Street East with conditions (carried)
• Recommended approval of heritage permit for 122 Main Street East with conditions (carried)
• Recommended designation of 498 Elm Tree Road and 126 Main Street East under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received minutes of May 12, 2026 (carried)

Council Meeting

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Council adopted the final draft of the Envision Grimsby Official Plan and the accompanying by-law (26-44) by a 7-2 vote, directing staff to forward it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval. A motion to defer the plan to the next meeting was defeated 3-6. Council also approved extending temporary curb-side recycling collection for 49 downtown business properties for one year, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve.

• Adopted Envision Grimsby Official Plan and By-law 26-44 (7-2)
• Defeated motion to defer Official Plan report to next meeting (3-6)
• Extended temporary recycling collection for 49 downtown business properties for one year
• Requested Niagara Transit Commission present plans for conventional service to new Grimsby GO Station
• Approved heritage designation by-laws for 6 Maple Ave, 493 Ridge Rd W, 91 Main St E
• Received Peach King Centre Expansion project completion report
• Proclaimed July 28, 2026 as World Hepatitis Day in Grimsby
• Approved previous committee and council minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review reports on the Buy Ontario Act and provide an update on the Grimsby Community Development Grant. This is the final meeting of the committee for the current term.

• Discussion of the Buy Ontario Act (FIN-26-19)
• Update on the Grimsby Community Development Grant (FIN-26-20)

The Finance Committee met for the last time this term and approved its agenda and previous minutes. It received two information reports: one on the Buy Ontario Act and one on the Grimsby Community Development Grant update. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda for June 25, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Received minutes of May 28, 2026 Finance Committee meeting (carried)
• Received report FIN-26-19 on Buy Ontario Act for information (carried)
• Received report FIN-26-20 on Grimsby Community Development Grant update for information (carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed parking by-law amendment (DPW-26-12) and review the 2026 DWQMS risk assessment for drinking water. This is the final meeting of the term, and an end-of-term presentation will be given.

• Discussion of DPW-26-12: Parking By-law Amendment
• Review of DPW-26-15: 2026 DWQMS Risk Assessment
• End of term presentation

The Public Works Committee received a report on parking by-law amendments and voted not to amend Parking By-law 16-82 to allow parking on boulevards. It also recommended that Council direct staff to provide public education on parking regulations via the Town's website and social media. Other items were procedural or informational, including receiving the DWQMS Risk Assessment and discussing the end-of-term presentation.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received May 27, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Received DPW-26-12 Parking By-law Amendment Considerations (carried)
• Decided not to amend Parking By-law 16-82 to permit boulevard parking (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to provide public education on parking regulations (carried)
• Received DPW-26-15 2026 DWQMS Risk Assessment for information (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee discusses draft strategic plans for the Grimsby Museum, Public Art Gallery, and overall Cultural Services. They also consider a proposed filming by-law to regulate location filming, an update on ice allocation policy, and the impact of major refrigeration at the Peach King Centre. An end-of-term presentation from the Art Gallery Advisory Committee is included.

• Draft Cultural Services Strategic Plans (Museum, Art Gallery, Cultural Services)
• Proposed Filming By-law to regulate location filming in Grimsby
• Ice Allocation Policy 2026 update
• Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre – Community Impact Update
• End of Term Presentation from Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The Community Services Committee received reports and made recommendations to Council, including endorsing 5-year strategic plans for the Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby Museum, and Culture Services, approving a draft Filming By-law, and approving a draft Ice Allocation Policy. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting was the last of the term.

• Recommended Council endorse 5-year Strategic Plans for Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby Museum and Culture Services (carried)
• Recommended Council approve draft Filming By-law (carried)
• Recommended Council approve draft Ice Allocation Policy (carried)
• Received Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee End of Term Presentation (carried)
• Received delegation from Matthew Dawson, Studio Dawson on Cultural Services Strategic Plans (carried)
• Received Grimsby Museum Information Report – June 2026 (carried)
• Received Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre Community Impact Update (carried)
• Received Community Services Department Update – June 2026 (carried)

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee is meeting for the last time this term. They will receive the June 2026 Curator Report and an End of Term presentation. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive and discuss DCS-26-32 Art Gallery Curator Report – June 2026
• View End of Term Presentation slide deck
• Last meeting of the committee for this term

The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee met for its last scheduled meeting of the term, approving the agenda, receiving previous minutes, and accepting the curator's report for information. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with announcements about a potential July meeting and upcoming events.

• Approved Member Errampalli as Acting Chair (carried)
• Approved the June 18, 2026 agenda (carried)
• Received May 21, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Received curator report DCS-26-32 for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance application for 10 Mountain Street. Other agenda items include approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Minor variance application A06-26 for 10 Mountain Street

The Committee approved the meeting agenda (CA-26-023). It approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting (CA-26-024). It approved Minor Variance Application A06-26 for 10 Mountain Street, permitting a rear yard encroachment of 6.5 metres with conditions on lot merging and site‑plan approval (CA-26-025).

• Approved agenda (CA-26-023)
• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (CA-26-024)
• Approved Minor Variance A06-26 for 10 Mountain St with conditions (CA-26-025)

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss a new brand platform for the Town of Grimsby and review the 2025 Economic Development Annual Report. Members will also consider a by-law amendment regarding the historical designation of the James Willison Grout Nelles House.

• By-law 26-39: Designation amendment for 133 Main Street East (James Willison Grout Nelles House)
• Presentation by Scott Thornley and Company Inc. on the Town's new brand platform
• Economic Development Annual Report 2025
• Communications update on 'Downtown Reimagined' from Gestalt Communications
• Memo regarding the disbandment of Advisory Committees

Council authorized staff to apply for the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program, endorsing a 30% residential development charge rate reduction contingent on sufficient provincial funding. The motion passed 6-3, with the town's 10% funding share coming from asset management reserves. Council also referred the new brand platform report back to staff for revisions and approved a heritage designation by-law amendment for 133 Main Street East.

• Approved application for Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program with 30% residential DC rate reduction (6-3)
• Endorsed 10% town funding share from Roads, Storm, and Fire Facilities Asset Management reserves (6-3)
• Referred new brand platform report DCS-26-29 back to staff for revisions and July report back
• Approved proceeding with heritage designation by-law amendment for 133 Main Street East
• Passed By-law 26-39 designating James Willison Grout Nelles House at 133 Main Street East
• Received Economic Development Annual Report 2025
• Approved direction from closed session regarding Biodigester Update
• Passed confirming By-law 26-40

Corporate Services Committee

This is the last meeting of the Corporate Services Committee term, focusing on receiving minutes and an end-of-term presentation. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board and the previous committee meeting.

• Approval of minutes for Downtown BIA Board (April and May)
• Approval of minutes for Corporate Services Committee (May)
• End of Term Presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for July 2026

The Corporate Services Committee met for the last time this term and approved the agenda and previous minutes. No substantive decisions were made; members agreed with the draft end-of-term memorandum without changes.

• Agenda received (carried)
• Minutes from April 8, May 11, and May 13 received (carried)
• End-of-term memorandum agreed upon with no comments

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board will hear a strategic plan presentation from Nordicity and vote on several new policies, including a Disconnect from Work Policy, Lending Policy, Collection Management Policy, and a proposed Artificial Intelligence Use Policy. The board will also receive a washroom oral update and hold a closed session regarding compensation. Routine items such as budget and statistics reports will be approved.

• Review of Nordicity Strategic Plan Presentation
• Draft Disconnect from Work Policy
• Draft Lending Policy and Collection Management Policy
• Request for Artificial Intelligence Use Library Policy
• Closed session on compensation report and follow-up

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan as amended, along with the Disconnect from Work Policy and Collection Management Policy. The board directed staff to prepare a third draft of the Lending Policy and an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy draft for the September 9 meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2026-2030 Strategic Plan as amended (carried)
• Approved Disconnect from Work Policy Draft 2 (carried)
• Directed CEO to present policy drafts with revisions in blue (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare third draft of Lending Policy for September 9 (carried)
• Approved Collection Management Policy Draft 2 (carried)
• Directed CEO to prepare AI Use Policy draft for September 9 (carried)
• Approved direction to Chair regarding Compensation Report follow-up (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

This is the final meeting of the term for the committee. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and a presentation on the end of term. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• End of Term Presentation
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (May 20, 2026)

The meeting was entirely procedural: agenda approved, previous minutes received, and a draft end-of-term memorandum agreed upon with no substantive decisions made.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a land acknowledgement and disclosure of interests. The main substantive item is the Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting, where council will consider matters related to the local power utility. A confirming by-law (26-38) will also be adopted to ratify previous council resolutions.

• Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting
• Confirming By-law 26-38

The special council meeting approved the agenda and passed a confirming by-law (26-38). The main business was the Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting, which was held separately. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Passed By-law 26-38 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council is discussing and potentially adopting the June 2026 Revised Draft Official Plan. A delegation from the West End Home Builders' Association and a presentation from O2 Planning and Design will address the plan. The plan includes changes to building heights and policies for Grimsby Beach.

• Delegation from West End Home Builders' Association on Draft Official Plan
• Presentation by O2 Planning and Design on Draft Official Plan
• Consideration of PA-26-18 Revised Draft Official Plan with height summaries and community feedback matrices
• Confirming By-law 26-37 to ratify council decisions

Council directed that the Draft Official Plan include maximum heights of 6 storeys in the Downtown Neighbourhood and 4 storeys on Main Street. Staff will report on implications and also review building heights in the downtown employment areas. The revised Official Plan report was received for information.

• Set height limit: 6 storeys Downtown Neighbourhood, 4 on Main Street (9-0)
• Directed staff to review downtown employment area heights (9-0)
• Received PA-26-18 Revised Draft Official Plan report for information

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss four reports: the 2025 portfolio investments, annual building permit fee report, development charge reserve fund statements, and key performance indicators. These cover income, fee variances, reserve balances, and sustainability metrics. No public hearings or specific dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of 2025 Investment Portfolio and Income
• Review of 2025 Annual Building Permit Fee Report with actual-to-budget comparison
• Review of 2025 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statements
• Review of Key Performance Indicators for sustainability, debt, and tax assessment

The committee received four information reports: 2025 portfolio investments (FIN-26-15), the annual building permit fee report (FIN-26-16), the development charge reserve fund statements (FIN-26-17), and key performance indicators (FIN-26-18). No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received 2025 Portfolio Investments report (FIN-26-15)
• Received 2025 Annual Building Permit Fee report and made publicly available (FIN-26-16)
• Received 2025 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statements and made publicly available (FIN-26-17)
• Received Key Performance Indicators report (FIN-26-18)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hear a delegation from Stephanie White about neighbourhood traffic safety concerns on Lake Street. They will discuss endorsements for the 2026 quality management system operational plans for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. An update on automated speed enforcement and red light camera program revenues will also be received.

• Delegation by Stephanie White re: Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Concerns - Lake Street
• DPW-26-14: 2026 Town of Grimsby QMS Operational Plan Endorsements
• Memorandum: Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera Programs Revenue Update
• Approval of minutes from Public Works Committee - May 7, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026

The committee received a delegation on Lake Street traffic safety and recommended council direct staff to report back. They also recommended council endorse revisions to Drinking Water, Roads, Wastewater and Stormwater QMS Operational Plans and policies. A memorandum on automated speed enforcement and red-light camera revenue was received for information.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Received May 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council direct staff to report on Lake Street traffic safety concerns (unanimous)
• Received delegation from Alex White and Lorne Gretsinger (unanimous)
• Recommended Council endorse QMS Operational Plan revisions for Drinking Water, Roads, Wastewater, and Stormwater (unanimous)
• Received memorandum on Automated Speed Enforcement and Red-Light Camera Programs revenue update (unanimous)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is discussing road closures for the 2026 Santa Claus Parade and Remembrance Day, as well as road use permits for the Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, and Women's Triathlon Festival. They will also hear end-of-term presentations from the Grimsby Green and Age Friendly Advisory Committees.

• Road closure for 2026 Grimsby Santa Claus Parade
• Road closure for 2026 Remembrance Day
• Road use for Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, and Women's Triathlon Festival
• Museum Information Report for May 2026
• End-of-term presentations from Green and Age Friendly Advisory Committees

The Community Services Committee recommended that Council endorse road closures for the Santa Claus Parade (Dec. 5), Remembrance Day ceremony (Nov. 11), and three triathlon events (June 30, July 18, Aug. 8), all subject to regional approval. The committee also received presentations from the Grimsby Green and Age Friendly advisory committees and a museum information report.

• Recommended Santa Claus Parade road closure (Carried)
• Recommended Remembrance Day road closure (Carried)
• Recommended road use for Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, Women's Triathlon (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation on the Draft Transportation Master Plan from CIMA+ consultants. They will also consider a debt issuance for the Peach King Centre and vote on a by-law to govern parkland dedication in Grimsby.

• Draft Transportation Master Plan release and presentation
• Peach King Centre debt issuance (FIN-26-14)
• By-law 26-34: Parkland Dedication
• Good Citizenship Day Proclamation
• Committee reports from Corporate Services and Planning & Development

Council authorized the Region of Niagara to issue a debenture of up to $20,259,925 for the Peach King Centre. It endorsed release of the draft Transportation Master Plan for public consultation. A procedural amendment on electronic voting was defeated 2-7.

• Approved $20,259,925 debenture for Peach King Centre (carried)
• Endorsed draft Transportation Master Plan release (carried)
• Denied electronic voting procedural amendment (2-7)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Heritage Advisory Committee endorsement package (carried)
• Received board minutes (carried)
• Proclaimed June 7 Good Citizenship Day and May 17-23 Paramedic Services Week (carried)

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee will receive and discuss the May 2026 Curator Report. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• DCS-26-21 Art Gallery Curator Report - May 2026

The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee held a routine meeting, approving its agenda, receiving the April 16, 2026 minutes, and receiving the May 2026 Curator Report (DCS-26-21) for information. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda for May 21, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Received April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Curator Report DCS-26-21 for information (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee will discuss a zoning by-law amendment to change the holding symbol for 374 Park Rd S. Delegations include a presentation on a missing middle initiative and an end-of-term report from the Heritage Advisory Committee. Other business includes committee end-of-term report.

• Zoning by-law amendment (PA-26-16) for 374 Park Rd S: change holding symbol
• Delegation: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS presents Abacus Data Poll and Missing Middle Initiative
• Delegation: Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee chair gives end-of-term presentation
• Consent reports and approval of previous minutes
• Other business: committee end-of-term report

The Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to lift a Site-Specific Holding Provision (SC(H)-383) at 374 Park Road South. The committee also received delegations from the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS on housing supply and from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee on its end-of-term report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Zoning By-law Amendment (Change to Holding) at 374 Park Road South (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a minor variance at 288 Kemp Road West, another at 37 St. Andrews Avenue, and a land consent application at 532 Ridge Road East. The committee may approve, deny, or modify these requests.

• Minor variance A04-26 at 288 Kemp Road West (COA26-5)
• Minor variance A05-26 at 37 St. Andrews Avenue (COA26-8)
• Land consent B04-26 at 532 Ridge Road East (COA26-7)

The committee approved a consent application for a boundary adjustment at 532 Ridge Road East, severing part of the land to merge with an adjacent property. The adjustment will allow a second-storey addition and new septic system. Two minor variance applications were also approved.

• Approved temporary tent variance for 288 Kemp Rd West (annual May 1-Nov 1 until 2029)
• Approved lot coverage variance for 37 St. Andrews Ave (11.2% accessory building and 30% overall)
• Approved land consent for boundary adjustment at 532 Ridge Rd East

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board will discuss and potentially approve several new policies: a Disconnect from Work policy, a Lending policy, and a Collection Management policy. They will also consider purchasing new library shelving and receive an oral update on washroom renovations. A closed session will address CEO and Chief Librarian compensation.

• Discuss Disconnect from Work Policy Draft 1
• Discuss Lending Policy Draft 1
• Discuss Collection Management Policy Draft 1
• Consider new library shelving purchase
• Closed session on CEO & Chief Librarian compensation

The board delegated authority to the CEO to negotiate and execute a shelving contract with CDI Spaces, not to exceed $20,000. They also received first drafts of disconnect-from-work, lending, and collection management policies for further revision. In closed session, the board approved a direction regarding CEO and Chief Librarian compensation.

• Approved delegating shelving contract to CEO (up to $20K, carried)
• Received Disconnect from Work Policy Draft 1 (to return with Draft 2)
• Received Lending Policy Draft 1 (to return with Draft 2)
• Received Collection Management Policy Draft 1 (to return with Draft 2)
• Approved direction on CEO compensation (closed session, carried)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss extending the municipal heritage register deadline, review comments on Bill 98 (Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act), and consider a heritage designation report for 91 Main Street East.

• Municipal Heritage Register Extension - Notice of Motion
• Bill 98 - Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act
• Designation Research Report - 91 Main Street East

The committee voted to recommend that Council request the Province extend the deadline for issuing Notices of Intention to Designate listed properties from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2030, or indefinitely. They also approved the designation of 91 Main Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act and recommended exploring demolition protection for Grimsby Beach Cottages. Additionally, they received Bill 98 and will prepare a memo on site plan importance.

• Appointed Amy Freeman as interim Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received April 14, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Endorsed resolution requesting Province extend heritage register deadline to 2030 or indefinitely (carried)
• Received Bill 98 and recommended staff prepare memo on site plan role in heritage (carried)
• Approved designation of 91 Main Street East under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Recommended staff explore demolition protection for Grimsby Beach Cottages (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will receive a report on the 2025 accomplishments of the Grimsby Fire Department. The committee will also discuss correspondence regarding proposed amendments to MFIPPA (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act). The meeting includes routine procedural items such as approval of previous minutes.

• Receive report on 2025 Fire Department accomplishments
• Discuss comments on Bill 97 - MFIPPA amendments

The Corporate Services Committee approved the agenda, received previous minutes, and noted a report on 2025 Fire Department Accomplishments. Correspondence regarding Bill 97 (MFIPPA amendments) was received. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Received minutes from Grimsby Downtown BIA, Corporate Services Committee & Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (carried)
• Received report on 2025 Fire Department Accomplishments (carried)
• Received memorandum on Bill 97 MFIPPA amendments (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including a zoning amendment and Official Plan amendment for properties at 13 Mountain Street and 19-23 Elm Street, and a new Right of Way By-law. They will also receive proclamations for Menstrual Health Day, Apraxia Awareness Day, and Museum Month, along with committee reports from April and May.

• Zoning By-law amendment for 13 Mountain St & 19-23 Elm St (By-law 26-27)
• Official Plan amendment for same properties (By-law 26-28)
• New Right of Way By-law regulating municipal right-of-way use (By-law 26-30)
• Administrative penalties (AMPS) amendment (By-law 26-31)
• Assumption of services for 314 Main St E subdivision (By-law 26-32)

Council defeated a motion to reject an official plan amendment and zoning by-law for 13 Mountain Street and 19-23 Elm Street (2-7). Instead, council voted to introduce and pass the by-laws (6-3), allowing the development to expand to include 23 Elm Street. Council also passed a right-of-way by-law and several proclamations.

• Defeated motion to reject OPA/zoning for 13 Mountain & Elm expansion (2-7)
• Approved OPA and zoning by-laws 26-27 and 26-28 for 13 Mountain etc. (6-3)
• Approved Right of Way by-laws 26-30 and 26-31 (carried)
• Proclaimed May 28 as Menstrual Health Day
• Proclaimed May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day
• Proclaimed May as Museum Month

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a report (DPW-26-13) recommending the assumption of municipal services for the 314 Main Street East subdivision. They will also review correspondence on extending the Niagara Regional Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement and provide feedback on proposed regulations for harmonizing municipal road construction standards.

• Assumption of municipal services for 314 Main Street East subdivision (DPW-26-13, with draft by-law)
• Extension of the Niagara Regional Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement
• Municipal feedback on proposed regulation for harmonization of road construction standards
• End of term presentation (unspecified)

The committee approved the final certificate of completion and authorized the by-law for assuming municipal services at 314 Main Street East subdivision. The committee also recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an amendment to continue the Red Light Camera program with Niagara Region.

• Approved final certificate of completion and assumption by-law for 314 Main Street East subdivision (carried)
• Recommended Council authorize execution of Amendment 3 to continue Red Light Camera program (carried)
• Received correspondence on harmonization of road construction standards for information (carried)
• Received previous minutes from March 25, 2026 (carried)