Grimsby public meetings in 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider one land consent cancellation and four minor variance applications. The agenda includes public hearings and delegations for each property. The most contested item appears to be a minor variance at 29 Kemp Road East related to a hemp agricultural use, with many neighbouring residents listed as delegates and a petition in opposition.

• B05-22: Consent cancellation at 265 Kerman Avenue
• A44-22: Minor variance at 14 Elizabeth Street (Trail Ridge Montessori School)
• A45-22: Minor variance at 10 Shoreline Crescent
• A46-22: Minor variance at 57 Gage Street
• A47-22: Minor variance at 29 Kemp Road East (hemp ag-related use, with petition in opposition)

The Committee approved parking variances for a Montessori school and setback/coverage changes for a residence. It refused requests for a canopy encroachment and the establishment of a hemp processing facility. A consent certificate cancellation for a storage facility was also approved.

• Approved cancellation of consent certificate for 265 Kerman Avenue (CARRIED)
• Approved parking and tandem parking variances for 14 Elizabeth Street (CARRIED)
• Approved front yard setback and lot coverage variances for 10 Shoreline Crescent with NPCA conditions (CARRIED)
• Refused canopy encroachment variance for 57 Gage Street (CARRIED)
• Refused variance to permit a hemp processing facility at 29 Kemp Road East (CARRIED)
• Received November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Council authorized the Director of Public Works to issue the Final Certificate of Completion of Services for the Sumner Place Subdivision. The Mayor and Town Clerk were authorized to execute the necessary Assumption By-law. Council also passed By-laws 22-91 through 22-95.

• Approved report DPW-22-34 for Assumption of Municipal Services, Sumner Place Subdivision (CARRIED)
• Authorized Director of Public Works to issue Final Certificate of Completion of Services for Sumner Place (CARRIED)
• Authorized Mayor and Town Clerk to execute Sumner Place Assumption By-law (CARRIED)
• Passed By-laws 22-91, 22-92, 22-93, and 22-94 (CARRIED)
• Passed Confirming By-law 22-95 (CARRIED)
• Approved directions provided in closed session regarding 4 Windward Dr (CARRIED)
• Received information provided in closed session regarding Sumner Assumption (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved amendments to the Council Expense Policy to align mileage and per diem rates with the Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy. Several reports and presentations were received for information, including a third-quarter financial update and an update on Bill 23.

• Approved amendments to AO9-GOV-130 Council Expense Policy for mileage and per diem rates (CARRIED)
• Repealed TM-13-04 Mileage and Meal Allowance Reimbursement Policy and TR-02-43 Personnel Conference Seminar Workshop Policy (CARRIED)
• Received 2022 Third Quarter Financial Update report FIN-22-31 (CARRIED)
• Received report CAO-22-10 regarding Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (CARRIED)
• Received report FIN-22-30 Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy (CARRIED)
• Received minutes from Grimsby Public Library Board and Grimsby DIA (CARRIED)
• Received presentation from Mayor Jeff Jordan and Grimsby Santa Claus Parade Committee (CARRIED)
• Received correspondence regarding NRH Board, Greenbelt Amendments, and Town of West Lincoln Bill 23 Resolution (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held at Grimsby Fire Station 2, primarily for a closed-session Council Strategic Priorities Workshop under the Municipal Act's education/training provision. The only formal item is the adoption of By-law 22-91, a confirming by-law to ratify prior council resolutions. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed session: Council Strategic Priorities Workshop (Section 239(3.1) of Municipal Act)
• By-law 22-91: confirming by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council held a closed session for a strategic priorities workshop. Additionally, Council introduced and passed By-law 22-91 through three readings.

• Approved agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved closed session for strategic priorities training (CARRIED)
• Received information from the strategic priorities workshop (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 22-91 (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a finance workshop and a proposed land acquisition/disposition. In open session, council will consider reports on borrowing for current expenditures in 2023 and early approval of 2023 capital projects, plus a confirming by-law. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive decisions limited to these financial items.

• FIN 22-29: 2023 borrowing for current expenditures, with draft by-law
• FIN 22-30: Early approval of 2023 capital projects
• Closed session: Finance Department workshop (education/training)
• Closed session: Proposed acquisition/disposition of land
• By-law 22-90: Confirming by-law to ratify council resolutions

Council approved $361,000 for capital projects to be included in the 2023 Capital Budget. The body also received a report on 2023 borrowing for current expenditures and passed By-law 22-90.

• Approved $361,000 for early capital projects detailed in Appendix A (CARRIED)
• Received report FIN 22-29 and directed a by-law for $12,000,000 in temporary borrowing be brought to the December 19, 2022 meeting (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 22-90 (CARRIED)
• Approved staff to proceed with directions regarding proposed acquisition/disposition of land discussed in closed session (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with mostly routine items. Council will consider extending the Integrity Commissioner contract (TC 22-18) and appointing members to the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee (TC 22-19). Several by-laws are on the agenda to appoint an Interim Chief Administrative Officer, a Deputy Clerk, and an Integrity Commissioner, plus a confirming by-law. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and other standard procedural items.

• TC 22-18: Extension of Integrity Commissioner contract
• TC 22-19: Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee member appointments
• By-law 22-85: Appointment of Interim Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law 22-86: Appointment of Deputy Clerk
• By-law 22-87: Appointment of Integrity Commissioner

Council extended the agreement with ADR Chambers for Integrity Commissioner services for two years. The board also appointed two councillors to the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee and passed several by-laws.

• Renewed Integrity Commissioner agreement with ADR Chambers for two years (CARRIED)
• Extended terms of current Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee members (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillor DiFlavio and Councillor Korstanje to the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
• Passed By-laws 22-85, 22-86, and 22-87 (CARRIED)
• Passed Confirming By-law 22-88 (CARRIED)
• Approved meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from September 19, November 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2022 (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several routine items, including accessibility and road management plans, as well as more substantive planning matters. Key items include a staff recommendation on properties at 9 & 11 Kerman Avenue, town representation in appeals for 292 Main Street West and 37 Bartlett Avenue, and an update on ash tree risk mitigation at 397 Park Rd N. The committee will also consider amendments to parking prohibitions on Tupper, Marr, and Lynnwood, and the assumption of municipal services for the Sumner Place subdivision.

• Staff recommendation report for 9 & 11 Kerman Avenue
• Town representation for minor variance and consent appeal at 292 Main Street West (B03-22, B04-22, A26-22)
• Town representation for OPA and ZBA at 37 Bartlett Avenue (26Z-16-2201, 26OP-16-2201)
• Amendment to By-law 16-82 for parking prohibitions on Tupper Blvd, Marr Ave, and Lynnwood Avenue
• Assumption of municipal services for Sumner Place subdivision

The Committee of the Whole approved a multi-year accessibility plan and several road management reports. Council also approved zoning and subdivision plans for 9 and 11 Kerman Avenue and authorized legal representation at the Ontario Land Tribunal for two properties.

• Approved 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Approved parking restriction by-law amendments for Tupper Boulevard, Marr Avenue, and Lynnwood Avenue
• Endorsed 2022 Roads QMS Operational Plan, 2022-2023 Annual Salt Management Plan, and 2022-2023 Winter Control Manual
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium for 9 and 11 Kerman Avenue
• Authorized legal counsel to represent the Town at the Ontario Land Tribunal for 292 Main Street West and 37 Bartlett Avenue
• Resolved to invite MPP Sam Oosteroff to a Council Meeting to discuss Bill 23
• Opposed comments from the Commissioner of Planning and Development Services regarding Greenbelt Plan Boundary amendments
• Deferred Report DPW 22-34

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: Report PA 22-40 on proposed Greenbelt changes. Council will also consider a confirming by-law (22-83) to ratify matters dealt with by resolution. The meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2022, at Town Hall Council Chambers.

• Report PA 22-40 - Proposed Greenbelt Changes
• Confirming By-law 22-83

Council passed a resolution stating it does not endorse Bill 23 in its current state and requested that the Province extend the feedback period. The Town also sought clarification on funding for expanded servicing and construction timelines. Additionally, Council passed confirming By-law 22-83.

• Approved response to proposed Greenbelt changes and Bill 23 (Carried)
• Passed confirming By-law 22-83 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a council orientation workshop, covering roles, meeting management, and procedures. The only other business is a confirming by-law to ratify council resolutions. No substantive decisions or public discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for council orientation and training
• Confirming By-law 22-82 to adopt, confirm, and ratify council resolutions

Council held a special meeting to conduct an orientation workshop in closed session. The meeting concluded with the approval and passing of By-law 22-82.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for Council Orientation Workshop
• Received information provided in the orientation workshop
• Passed By-law 22-82 (read first, second, and third time)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under the Municipal Act. The only public business is a confirming by-law (22-81) to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by council resolution. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for a human resources matter
• Confirming by-law 22-81 to adopt, confirm, and ratify council resolutions

Council met in a special session to address a human resources matter in closed session. The meeting concluded with the approval of Confirming By-law 22-81.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved meeting in closed session for a human resources matter
• Received information provided in Closed Session
• Passed Confirming By-law 22-81 (read first, second, and third time)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting consisting almost entirely of a closed-session strategic priorities workshop, held under the Municipal Act for education and training. The only formal business is a confirming by-law (22-80) to ratify council resolutions. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Strategic Priorities Workshop under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
• Confirming By-law 22-80 to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council approved the agenda and held a closed session for a strategic priorities workshop. By-law 22-80 was introduced and passed through three readings.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved meeting in closed session for strategic priorities training
• Received information provided in the strategic priorities workshop
• Passed By-law 22-80 (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a council orientation workshop, followed by a confirming by-law. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Closed session for Council Orientation Workshop under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
• Confirming By-law 22-79 to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council approved the meeting agenda and held a closed session for a Council Orientation Workshop. The meeting concluded with the passing of Confirming By-law 22-79.

• Approved the agenda for the November 22, 2022 Special Council meeting
• Approved meeting in closed session for Council Orientation Workshop
• Passed Confirming By-law 22-79

Inaugural Council Meeting

This is the inaugural Council meeting for the 2022-2026 term, featuring ceremonial items such as the national anthem, land acknowledgement, smudging ceremony, and musical performances. The only substantive business is the appointment of a Deputy Mayor for the term via By-law 22-77, along with a confirming by-law (22-78) to ratify council decisions.

• By-law 22-77: Appointment of Deputy Mayor for the 2022-2026 term
• By-law 22-78: Confirming by-law to adopt and ratify council resolutions
• Oath of Elected Office administered by Town Clerk Sarah Kim
• Mayor's inaugural address delivered by Mayor Jeff Jordan
• Next Council meeting scheduled for December 5, 2022

Council held its inaugural meeting where elected officials took the oath of office. The council approved the meeting agenda and passed two by-laws.

• Approved November 21, 2022 Inaugural Council Meeting agenda (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-77 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-78 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting via Zoom on October 18, 2022, to consider four minor variance applications at 301 Kelson Avenue North, 15 Lakeview Avenue, 88 Main Street East, and 424 Sobye Road. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 20, 2022 meeting and hear delegations from property owners or agents for each application. No decisions are listed in the agenda; the items are scheduled for discussion and public hearing.

• Minor variance A39-22 at 301 Kelson Avenue North, with owner Matt Lemieux as delegation
• Minor variance A41-22 at 15 Lakeview Avenue, with owner Andra Forrest as delegation
• Minor variance A42-22 at 88 Main Street East, with owner Tim Hendricks and agent Ryan Roberts as delegations
• Minor variance A31-22 at 424 Sobye Road, with agent Sam Huang of Escarpment Renewables Inc. as delegation
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications at its October 18, 2022 meeting. The approved variances were for properties at 15 Lakeview Avenue, 424 Sobey Road, 88 Main Street East, and 301 Kelson Avenue North. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance A39-22 for 301 Kelson Avenue North to permit reduced exterior side yards for an accessory building (carried)
• Approved minor variance A41-22 for 15 Lakeview Avenue to permit encroachments for a covered porch (carried)
• Approved minor variance A42-22 for 88 Main Street East to permit a deck and stair encroachment into the exterior side yard (carried)
• Approved minor variance A31-22 for 424 Sobye Road to extend a legal non-conforming use for an anaerobic digester facility, subject to a site plan agreement (carried)

Planning Development Public Meeting

This is a public meeting to discuss a planning application for 9 and 11 Kerman Avenue. Presentations will be given by town planner Adam Gignac and IBI Group's Jared Marcus, followed by delegations from four registered speakers. Supporting documents include a public meeting notice, information report P.A. 22-39, and written correspondence from Howard J. Levine.

• Public hearing for 9 & 11 Kerman Avenue
• Information Report P.A. 22-39
• Presentations by Adam Gignac (Town Planner) and Jared Marcus (IBI Group)
• Registered speakers: Paul Phelps, Dee Roberts, Greg Smith, Eric Willems
• Written correspondence from Howard J. Levine (Sept. 19, 2022)

Planning Development Open House

This is a public open house for a planning and development application at 502 Winston Road. The agenda includes presentations by Town of Grimsby planner Adam Gignac and IBI Group's Ritee Haider, followed by delegations from registered speakers. Supporting documents include an open house notice and information brief for 502 Winston Road.

• Open house for 502 Winston Road planning application
• Presentations by Adam Gignac (Town of Grimsby) and Ritee Haider (IBI Group)
• 14 registered speakers listed for delegations
• Supporting documents: Open House Notice and Information Brief for 502 Winston Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on September 20, 2022, to consider nine minor variance applications and two land consent applications. The agenda includes properties on Park Road South, Lorne Avenue, Hysert Road, Robinson Street North, Lake Street, Woolverton Road, and Main Street West. Delegations are scheduled for each application, including owners, agents, and neighbours.

• Minor variance A36-22 at 7 Park Road South
• Minor variance A37-22 at 13 Lorne Avenue
• Minor variance A38-22 at 247 Hysert Road
• Minor variances A32-22 to A35-22 for properties on Robinson Street North and Lake Street
• Minor variance A26-22 and consents B03-22, B04-22 at 292 Main Street West

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance applications, including for properties on Park Road South, Lorne Avenue, Robinson Street North, and Woolverton Road. A consent application to sever land at 292 Main Street West (Part 1) was denied, while a related consent for Part 2 was approved with conditions. A minor variance application for the same property was partially approved and partially denied.

• Approved lot coverage increase to 28.5% at 7 Park Road South, denied side yard setback variance (carried)
• Approved rear yard, front yard, and building depth variances at 13 Lorne Avenue (carried)
• Denied side yard variance at 247 Hysert Road (carried)
• Approved multiple variances at 430 Robinson Street North (Lot 1) (carried)
• Approved driveway and garage door width variances at 426 & 428 Robinson Street North (carried)
• Approved driveway and garage door width variances at 422 & 424 Robinson Street North (carried)
• Approved use variance for pallet/refrigeration facility at 194 Woolverton Road, with condition (carried)
• Denied consent to sever Part 1 at 292 Main Street West; approved consent for Part 2 with conditions (carried)

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including heritage designations for properties on Ontario and Main Streets, and a new idling control by-law. The agenda also includes reports on tree assessments, an Ontario Land Tribunal update, and a site plan application. A closed session is scheduled for legal advice regarding properties on Main Street East.

• By-law 22-71 to designate 8-10 Ontario Street as heritage
• By-laws 22-72, 22-73, 22-74 to designate 104, 141, and 147 Main Street East as heritage
• By-law 22-75 to control vehicle idling in the Town of Grimsby
• Report DPW 22-25 on tree condition assessment at 397 Park Rd N
• Report PA 22-37 on Ontario Land Tribunal decisions and council direction

Council voted 9-0 to retain legal counsel and a planner to defend the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a consent-to-sever application at 328 Main Street West before the Ontario Land Tribunal. A prior motion to settle the matter was defeated. Council also approved a site plan for 84 Livingston Avenue (5-2) and passed five by-laws, including heritage designations for four properties and an anti-idling by-law.

• Defeated motion to settle 328 Main St West severance appeal (0-9)
• Approved retaining counsel and planner to defend refusal of 328 Main St West severance (9-0)
• Approved site plan for 84 Livingston Avenue, Block 1 (5-2)
• Directed staff to report on next steps before removing tree at 397 Park Rd N (7-2)
• Passed heritage designation by-laws for 8-10 Ontario St, 104, 141, 147 Main St East
• Passed by-law to control vehicle idling in Grimsby
• Approved flag-raising request for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Received OLT direction report and passed designation by-laws for four municipal properties

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, the librarian's report, and the August 2022 budget report. They will also discuss the draft annual report, a first draft of an electronic monitoring policy, and oral updates on Sunday hours, fundraising, and community connections.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2022 meeting
• Librarian's report and statistics for July/August 2022
• Budget report for period ending August 2022
• Draft 2021 annual report
• First draft of Electronic Monitoring Policy

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including three related to cannabis zoning, an official plan amendment, and site plan control. They will also vote on a resolution supporting Niagara Region's waterpipe smoking by-law and handle routine consent items such as accessible doors for the library and a minor variance appeal at 328 Main Street W.

• By-law 22-63 Cannabis Zoning By-law
• By-law 22-64 Cannabis OPA By-law
• By-law 22-65 Cannabis Site Plan By-law
• Resolution for Niagara Region Waterpipe Smoking By-law
• Report DRS22-20 Accessible Doors for Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery

Council defeated a motion to approve a site plan application at 84 Livingston Ave (Block 1) after a recorded vote of 6-3. The motion would have authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the development agreement subject to technical conditions. Council also approved several routine items, including a budget amendment for accessible library doors and consent to a settlement for a severance appeal at 328 Main Street W.

• Defeated site plan approval for 84 Livingston Ave (26SP-16-1711) on a 6-3 recorded vote
• Approved $4,334 budget amendment for accessible sliding doors at Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery
• Approved consent to settle severance appeal at 328 Main Street W. at the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Consented to Niagara Region's Waterpipe By-law to regulate waterpipe smoking
• Approved seven by-laws including cannabis zoning, OPA, site plan, council-staff policy, law enforcement officer appointment, investment policy, and 153 Mud Street site alteration
• Endorsed correspondence from Greg Middleton and directed Clerk to forward resolution to MP Dean Allison

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including site plan approvals, a proposed idling by-law, and various routine reports. The agenda includes several consent items considered non-controversial, as well as reports on financial updates and community projects.

• Site plan approvals for 15 Lake Street townhouses and apartment, 5 Industrial Drive, and 228 Allen Road
• Proposed Idling Control By-law (BYL 22-01)
• Community Benefit Charge report (FIN 22-25)
• 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update (FIN 22-26)
• Community Project Grant Program 2022 recipients (DRS 22-23)

The Committee of the Whole approved a consent agenda including financial updates, a public art policy, community project grants, site plans at 5 Industrial Drive and 228 Allen Road, and a Santa Claus Parade road closure. It also approved site plans for townhouses and an apartment at 15 Lake Street, forwarded a draft idling control bylaw to Council, and recognized March 2023 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month. A tree condition assessment at 397 Park Rd N was deferred to the September 19 Council meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including 12 routine items (unanimous)
• Approved site plan at 5 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan at 228 Allen Road (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for townhouses at 15 Lake Street, Unit 3 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for apartment at 15 Lake Street, Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Forwarded draft Idling Control By-law to Council for approval (unanimous)
• Deferred tree condition assessment at 397 Park Rd N to September 19 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Recognized March 2023 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month (unanimous)

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss current items, including a draft by-law to control vehicle idling, a procurement presentation on equipment lifecycle replacement, the Grimsby Green Awards program, and a representative for the Main St E Heritage Conservation District. Staff will also provide updates on projects such as the NPCA Restoration Grant, Recreational Trails Master Plan, Casablanca Waterfront Design, 40 Mile Bridge, TD Tree Days at Southward Park, grass mowing, and tree canopy.

• Draft Idling Control By-law (By-law No. 21-XX) limiting idling to 3 minutes per 60-minute period
• Procurement presentation on equipment lifecycle replacement
• Grimsby Green Awards program update
• Main St E Heritage Conservation District representative appointment
• Staff updates on NPCA Restoration Grant, Recreational Trails Master Plan, Casablanca Waterfront Design, 40 Mile Bridge, TD Tree Days at Southward Park, grass mowing, and tree canopy

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee voted to support a proposed idling by-law, which will go to council on Sept 6 for approval. The committee also recommended the town replace gas fleet vehicles with electric or battery-operated ones. No other decisions were made; several items were deferred or informational.

• Approved motion supporting idling by-law as presented (carried)
• Recommended replacing gas fleet vehicles with electric/battery-operated ones (discussion only)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting where members received a presentation on priority-setting initiatives and approved a report on Council Strategic Priorities. Council also approved, in principle, the terms of sale of GEI and related companies, authorizing the GEI Board to finalize a purchase/sale agreement. The meeting included a closed session for land acquisition/disposition and solicitor-client privilege matters related to a biodigester.

• Approved CAO-19-01: Council Strategic Priorities (recorded vote, carried)
• Approved in principle terms of sale of GEI and related companies, authorizing GEI Board to finalize agreement
• Held closed session under Municipal Act for biodigester land and legal advice
• Passed By-law 19-71 confirming proceedings of the meeting

Council received and approved the CAO's report on strategic priorities, with some councillors expressing reservations. In closed session, council approved in principle the terms of sale for GEI and related companies, and authorized the GEI Board to finalize a purchase/sale agreement. A by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings was also passed.

• Approved CAO-19-01 Strategic Priorities report with recorded vote (7-0, with reservations from Bothwell, Freake, Vardy)
• Approved in principle terms of sale of GEI and related companies, endorsed GEI Board to finalize agreement (7-0)
• Passed By-law 19-71 to confirm proceedings of the special council meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will meet via Zoom to consider three minor variance applications and hear delegations from property owners. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• A27-22 - 29 Elm Tree Road West
• A28-22 - 19 Hunter Road
• A29-22 - 374 Book Road
• Delegations from owners/agents for all three applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. Each approval was carried unanimously. The variances were for lot coverage at 29 Elm Tree Road West, a side yard setback at 19 Hunter Road, and a side yard setback at 374 Book Road.

• Approved A27-22 for 29 Elm Tree Road West to permit 13.07% lot coverage (7.5% permitted) (carried)
• Approved A28-22 for 19 Hunter Road to permit 1.2m interior side yard setback (1.8m required) (carried)
• Approved A29-22 for 374 Book Road to permit 1.95m exterior side yard setback (6m required) (carried)

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, disclosure of interest, adoption of agenda and minutes, reports from the Chair and Manager, correspondence, new business, and adjournment. The only substantive discussion item is round table updates on Bell Box Murals, the 50th Anniversary, and Volunteer Engagement. No decisions or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Round table updates on Bell Box Murals, 50th Anniversary, Volunteer Engagement

Special Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Special Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a single substantive item: a notice of intention to designate 9 Elm Street as a heritage property. The agenda includes a designation research report as an appendix. All other agenda items are procedural (call to order, disclosures, delegations, adjournment).

• Report HG 22-05: Notice of Intention to Designate – 9 Elm Street
• Appendix A: Designation Research Report – 9 Elm Street

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: adopting minutes, reviewing museum policies, endorsing the 2021 annual report, and approving a research policy update. This is noted as the last meeting until new committees are chosen by council in the new year.

• Endorsement of Grimsby Museum annual report 2021
• Review of museum policies overview
• Approval of updated research policy
• Adoption of minutes from 01 Jun 2022 meeting

The Grimsby Museum Board endorsed the 2021 annual report, policy review changes, and a new research policy, all to be forwarded to council for approval. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Endorsed 2021 annual report, forwarded to council (carried)
• Endorsed policy review changes, forwarded to council (carried)
• Endorsed new research policy, forwarded to council (carried)

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting to approve routine consent items including funding agreements for Main Street and Elm Street watermain replacements, support for the Farmers Market road closure, and updates to the election sign bylaw. Council will also consider a heritage designation notice for 9 Elm Street and a site alteration permit for 153 Mud Street East, with closed session items on land acquisition and solicitor-client advice.

• ICIP Green Stream funding for Main Street and Elm Street watermain replacement (By-law 22-58)
• Grimsby Farmers Market road closure support 2022
• Election Sign By-law 10-48 amendments (By-law 22-59)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 9 Elm Street
• Site Alteration Permit Approval – 153 Mud Street East

Council approved a site alteration permit allowing up to 30,000 cubic metres of fill at 153 Mud Street East, authorized the execution of an ICIP Green Stream funding agreement for watermain replacements, and approved updates to the election sign by-law. A motion to obtain financial information on the Grimsby Farmers Market's not-for-profit status was carried in a recorded vote of 5-4.

• Approved site alteration permit for up to 30,000 cubic metres of fill at 153 Mud Street East (carried)
• Authorized Director of Finance to execute ICIP Green Stream funding agreement for Main and Elm Street watermain replacements (carried)
• Approved by-law amending election sign by-law 10-48 (carried)
• Endorsed Grimsby Farmers Market road closures on Main St. West Thursdays Sept 1-Oct 6, 2022 (carried)
• Motion to obtain Farmers Market not-for-profit financial info carried (5-4 recorded vote)
• Amended heritage permit for 133 Main Street East per Ontario Land Tribunal direction (carried)
• Approved by-laws 22-58 to 22-61 (ICIP agreement, election signs, delegated powers, deputy mayor) (carried)
• Approved confirming by-law 22-62 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several administrative, financial, and planning items. Key items include a draft official plan and zoning by-law amendment for cannabis growing facilities, the 2021 consolidated financial statements, and a response to a notice of motion on 2022 job rates and salary. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as financial statements for the art gallery and downtown improvement area, an investment policy update, and a site plan application at 84 Livingston Avenue.

• Report PA 22-30: Cannabis Growing Facilities Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Report FIN 22-21: 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements
• Report CAO 22-07 and Resolution: 2022 Proposed Job Rates and Salary
• Report PA 22-26: Site Plan Application 26SP-16-1711 at 84 Livingston Avenue, Block 1
• Report FIN 22-23: Investment Policy update

The Committee of the Whole approved the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for cannabis growing facilities, amended to require a 450m setback, and directed staff to update the site plan control by-law and prepare a licensing report. The committee also approved the 2021 consolidated financial statements, endorsed a LinkedIn Learning partnership, and received several reports. A motion on 2022 job rates and salary was withdrawn.

• Approved cannabis facility Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments with 450m setback (carried)
• Directed staff to amend By-law 22-51 to require site plan approval for cannabis facilities (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on cannabis licensing (carried)
• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements (carried)
• Endorsed LinkedIn Learning partnership for community, businesses, residents, and staff (carried)
• Approved new Investment Policy FI-REV-003, repealing RC-97-117 (carried)
• Referred site plan application 26SP-16-1711 at 84 Livingston Ave to staff for further design review (carried)
• Endorsed Grimsby 100 road closures on Main St. West for Sept 24, forwarded to Niagara Region (carried)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items, review the CEO's report and budget, and discuss the 2021 audited financial statements. The board will also consider policies, a work plan, and upcoming events. The meeting is largely procedural with several items marked as routine and non-controversial.

• Approval of minutes from May 11 and June 8, 2022 meetings
• Review of 2021 audited financial statements
• Succession Planning Policy and Disconnect from Work Policy reports
• Monthly budget reports for May and June 2022
• CEO 2Q work plan and evaluation

Active Grimsby Advisory Committee

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss updates on safety measures, disc golf, bike friendliness, neighbourhood walks, Vision Zero, downtown reimagining, recreation trail master plan, and traffic calming. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of status updates and discussions.

• Safety Measures – Soft Infrastructure Update
• Disc Golf – Status and Timeline
• Bike Friendly Update
• Vision Zero Update
• Traffic Calming Installations in Grimsby

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting on July 20, 2022, was largely informational, with no formal votes on substantive items. Staff provided updates on several ongoing projects, including the Recreation Trail Master Plan (expanded to include a Rail Trail concept), traffic calming sign replacements, and the opening of pickleball courts on Lake Street. The committee requested additional information on the CN trail corridor and asked Parks and Recreation to move forward with neighbourhood walks.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Requested additional info on CN trail corridor for Recreation Trail Master Plan
• Asked Parks and Recreation to proceed with neighbourhood walks
• Noted pickleball courts on Lake Street are now open

Grimsby Economic Development Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Committee is meeting to review its strategic action plan, the Niagara Region's economic development strategy, and several local programs including Digital Main Street, Concierge Service, and Corporate Visitation. They will also discuss a vacant land directory, community profile, and updates from the DIA and Chamber of Commerce. The agenda is largely informational with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of Grimsby Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
• Niagara Region Economic Development Strategy
• Digital Main Street - DSS Coordinator program
• Concierge Service Program
• Corporate Visitation Program

The Grimsby Economic Development Committee met on July 20, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. All business items were updates received without substantive decisions, covering the Strategic Action Plan, Niagara Region strategy, Digital Main Street, Concierge Service, Corporate Visitation, Vacant Land Directory, Community Profile, and DIA/Chamber updates. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m.

• Approved July 20, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved April 20, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received update on Grimsby Economic Development Strategic Action Plan (carried)
• Received update on Niagara Region Economic Development Strategy (carried)
• Received update on Digital Main Street DSS Coordinator (carried)
• Received update on Concierge Service Program (carried)
• Received update on Corporate Visitation Program (carried)
• Received update on Vacant Land Directory, Community Profile, and DIA/Chamber updates (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting via Zoom to consider a land consent application (B01-22) for 260 and 270 Hunter Road. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a delegation from the applicant's agent, and a public hearing on the consent request. No other substantive items are listed.

• Land consent application B01-22 for 260 & 270 Hunter Road
• Delegation by Matt Johnston, agent, Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc.
• Minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent application B01-22 for 260-270 Hunter Road, severing the land into two lots to correct a description error. The approval includes conditions such as providing deeds, paying the certificate fee, and completing the consent within one year.

• Approved consent B01-22 for 260-270 Hunter Road to sever land into 2 lots (carried)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting (carried)

Planning Development Open House

This is a public open house for a planning application at 37 Bartlett Avenue, including presentations from staff and the applicant, followed by public delegations. The agenda includes draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the property. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Open house for 37 Bartlett Avenue planning application
• Draft Official Plan Amendment (Appendix A)
• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment (Appendix B)
• Presentations by Planner Michaela Bray and MHBC Planning's David Aston
• 14 public delegations scheduled

Special Council

This special council meeting includes a report from the Integrity Commissioner (IC-16634-0222) and a recommendation to appoint a councillor for Ward 4 (Report TC 22-15). Council will consider By-law 22-56 to fill the vacancy and administer the Declaration of Office to N. DiFlavio. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a confirming by-law and next meeting date.

• Integrity Commissioner final investigation report IC-16634-0222
• Report TC 22-15: Appointment for Ward 4 Councillor
• By-law 22-56: Fill vacancy in office of member of council
• Declaration of Office for N. DiFlavio
• By-law 22-57: Confirming by-law

Council received the Integrity Commissioner's report and imposed a 15-day suspension of Councillor Sharpe's remuneration for contravening the Code of Conduct. Council also appointed Nick DiFlavio as the Ward 4 Councillor for the remainder of the term. A motion to call the question on the Integrity Commissioner report was defeated.

• Suspended Councillor Sharpe's remuneration for 15 days (4-3)
• Appointed Nick DiFlavio as Ward 4 Councillor (8-0)
• Passed By-law 22-56 to appoint Nick DiFlavio
• Passed confirming By-law 22-57
• Defeated motion to call the question on IC report (3-5)

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board is holding a regular meeting on July 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes, reports from the Chair, Manager/Curator, and Collections Committee, correspondence, and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Adoption of minutes from June 9, 2022 meeting
• Chair's Report
• Manager/Curator's Report
• Collections Committee Report
• Round table updates

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board meeting on July 14, 2022, was largely procedural, adopting previous minutes and the agenda for the next meeting. No formal decisions were made on substantive matters. The board received reports on new grant submissions, an increased HVAC upgrade cost of $20,833, and ongoing work on collections policies and a potential donation of Indigenous works.

• Adopted minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adopted agenda for August 11, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 pm (carried)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a request for comments on a proposed severance at 292 Main Street West. The agenda includes several verbal updates on heritage projects and a status report. Most items are updates or procedural, with the Main Street West request being the main actionable item.

• Request for comments on proposed severance at 292 Main Street West, with heritage impact and archaeological assessments
• Verbal update on Heritage Conservation District - Main Street East
• Verbal update on Grimsby Beach Land Use Planning Study
• Verbal update on designation appeal updates
• Status and activity report for July 2022

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee approved its agenda with an amendment to hear the 292 Main Street West request early, and endorsed staff comments on that property for submission to the committee of adjustment. The committee also received several verbal updates on heritage projects and the status and activity sheet. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with amendment to move 292 Main St. West item earlier (carried)
• Endorsed staff comments on 292 Main St. West for submission to committee of adjustment (carried)
• Received verbal update on Heritage Conservation District - Main Street East (carried)
• Received verbal update on Grimsby Beach Land Use Planning Study (carried)
• Received verbal update on Plaque Event (carried)
• Received verbal update on Nixon Hall (carried)
• Received verbal update on Designation Appeals (carried)
• Received verbal update on Working Groups - Grimsby 100 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several financial items, including a development charge exemption request for Christian Horizons at 25 Bartlett Ave., a zoning by-law fee waiver for McNally House Hospice, and two Integrity Commissioner reports on council conduct. The agenda also includes delegations on tree preservation, the Grimsby Airpark, and biodiversity, plus routine consent items and a notice of motion on 2022 job rates and salaries.

• Christian Horizons development charges exemption request for 25 Bartlett Ave.
• McNally House Hospice zoning by-law amendment fee waiver
• Two Integrity Commissioner reports on council investigations
• Ridge Road traffic calming measure resolution
• Councillor Freake notice of motion on 2022 proposed job rates and salary

The Committee of the Whole approved a $720,000 budget increase for the Computerized Maintenance Management System and Enterprise Asset Management solution, raising the capital project from $380,000 to $1,100,000, funded by grants and reserves. It also granted a $62,176 development charge exemption to Christian Horizons for 10 affordable units at 25 Bartlett, subject to a 20-year affordability agreement. The committee deferred an Integrity Commissioner report to a special meeting on July 18, 2022, and referred Ridge Road traffic calming to staff for a report. All decisions are recommendations to Council unless otherwise noted.

• Approved $720K budget increase for CMMS/EAM solution, from $380K to $1.1M (5-3)
• Granted $62,176 development charge exemption to Christian Horizons for 10 affordable units (8-0)
• Deferred Integrity Commissioner Report IC-16634-0222 to special Council meeting July 18, 2022 (6-2)
• Referred Ridge Road traffic calming measures to staff for a holistic report (8-0)
• Approved delegation of authority to Town Clerk for municipally significant events
• Approved $30,830 zoning by-law fee reimbursement for McNally House Hospice
• Received 13 for 13 Festival as municipally significant for alcohol sales
• Directed staff to develop a strategy for assessing municipal drains

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider routine reports and several by-laws, including a site alteration permit for 9-11 Kerman Ave, the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and a council member resignation. The agenda also includes by-laws on site plan delegation, parking restrictions on Kelson Avenue North and Central Ave, and parkland dedication. Closed session items involve litigation on 141-147 Main Street East and a personal matter regarding Victoria Terrace property.

• Site alteration permit approval for 9-11 Kerman Ave (Report DPW 22-21)
• 2022 Asset Management Plan for Core Infrastructure (Report DPW 22-19)
• Council member resignation (Report TC 22-13)
• By-law 22-53: parking restrictions on Kelson Avenue North and Central Ave
• By-law 22-54: parkland dedication requirements

Council accepted the resignation of Councillor Bothwell and declared the seat vacant, directing the Clerk to approach Nick Diflavio for appointment. Council also approved the 2022 Asset Management Plan, a site alteration permit for 9-11 Kerman Ave, and several by-laws including a delegation of authority by-law. Councillor Ritchie was approved as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the term.

• Accepted resignation of Councillor Bothwell and declared seat vacant (8-0)
• Directed Clerk to approach Nick Diflavio for appointment to fill vacancy (8-0)
• Approved 2022 Asset Management Plan for Core Infrastructure (carried)
• Approved site alteration permit and agreement for 9-11 Kerman Ave with Evergreen Estates Inc. (carried)
• Approved By-law 22-52 (delegation of authority) with amendments (8-0)
• Approved By-laws 22-51, 22-52, 22-53, 22-54 (carried)
• Approved Councillor Ritchie as Deputy Mayor (5-3)
• Approved settlement for minor variance at South Service Road and Kelson Avenue North (8-0)

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on current and staff items, including the Grimsby Green Awards Program, the Main St. E Heritage Conservation District, and various environmental and community projects. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an update and discussion meeting.

• Grimsby Green Awards Program update
• Main St. E Heritage Conservation District update
• 2022 Grimsby Garden Club Tree Sale
• NPCA Restoration Grant/Program
• Casablanca Waterfront Design

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee approved a motion to have staff bring a draft tree planting policy forward for review. The committee also discussed updates on the Grimsby Green Awards, a successful tree sale, and a volunteer planting event. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion for staff to bring draft tree planting policy to GGAC (carried)
• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will meet via Zoom on June 21, 2022, to consider four minor variance applications. The committee will hear delegations from applicants and neighbours for each property, and will also approve minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting.

• A23-22 - 314 Main Street East (minor variance, delegations from agent and neighbour)
• A25-22 - 1 Biggar Crescent (minor variance, owner delegation)
• A24-22 - 288 Kemp Road West (minor variance, owner and neighbour delegations, regional comments)
• A03-22 - 2 Balmoral Avenue (minor variance, agent delegation, neighbour letter)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four minor variance applications on the agenda. Approvals included a 3.05m privacy fence at 314 Main Street East, a temporary tent at 288 Kemp Road West with conditions, and reduced setbacks at 1 Biggar Crescent and 2 Balmoral Avenue. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved A23-22: 3.05m privacy fence at 314 Main Street East (carried)
• Approved A25-22: reduced accessory building setbacks at 1 Biggar Crescent (carried)
• Approved A24-22: temporary tent May 1-Nov 1 annually until 2025 at 288 Kemp Road West, with conditions (carried)
• Approved A03-22: 1.5m interior side yard at 2 Balmoral Avenue, with conditions (carried)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: reviewing materials related to Niagara Power Incorporated's Annual General Meeting, including the 2021 AGM agenda, minutes, consolidated financial statements, an annual update presentation, and resolutions. The council will also consider a confirming by-law (22-50) to ratify matters dealt with by council resolution. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 4, 2022.

• Niagara Power Incorporated 2021 AGM agenda and minutes
• NPI Consolidated 2021 Financial Statements
• Grimsby Power Annual Update Presentation
• NPI 2021 Annual Resolutions of the Voting Shareholder
• By-law 22-50: Confirming By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

The Special Council meeting was largely procedural. Council received a delegation regarding the Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting and passed By-law 22-50, which adopts, confirms, and ratifies matters dealt with by Council resolution. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received delegation on Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting (carried)
• Passed By-law 22-50 to adopt, confirm and ratify Council resolutions (carried)

Public Open House

This is a procedural agenda for a public open house in Grimsby, ON. The agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Planning Development Public Meeting

The Planning Development Public Meeting includes a discussion of a Site Alteration Permit application for 9-11 Kerman Avenue. The agenda also includes a presentation by Martin Reid, the Engineering Technologist and Drainage Superintendent.

• Site Alteration Permit: 9-11 Kerman Avenue

Planning Development Public Meeting

The Town of Grimsby is holding a public meeting to discuss a land use review of cannabis growing facilities. Presentations will be given by town planner Adam Gignac and Susanne MacDonald of SGL Planning & Design Inc., followed by delegations from Greg & Rita Middleton and Don Lockard. The meeting is part of the public consultation process for the Cannabis Facilities Review, with supporting information including the Public Meeting Notice and Information Report P.A. 22-19.

• Public meeting on Cannabis Growing Facilities Land Use Review
• Presentation by Adam Gignac, Planner - Town of Grimsby
• Presentation by Susanne MacDonald, SGL Planning & Design Inc.
• Delegations from Greg & Rita Middleton and Don Lockard
• Information Report P.A. 22-19 - Cannabis Facilities Review

Active Grimsby Advisory Committee

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on safety measures, including disc golf, bike-friendly initiatives, neighbourhood walks, Vision Zero, and Downtown Reimagined. They will also discuss the Recreation Trail Master Plan with Parks & Rec and traffic calming installations with Public Works. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Safety measures – soft infrastructure update
• Disc Golf – status and timeline (Sarah Sweeney)
• Recreation Trail Master Plan Discussion – Parks & Rec
• Traffic Calming Installations in Grimsby – Public Works
• Bike Friendly – update

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee meeting on June 15, 2022, was not called to order because quorum was not achieved. All agenda items were deferred to the next regular meeting or a special meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting not called to order due to lack of quorum
• Agenda items deferred to next regular or special meeting

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and previous minutes, receiving chair and director reports, and reviewing correspondence. The main substantive item is approval of the signed draft 2021 audited financial statements. The meeting is held via Zoom, with public registration required by noon on June 9.

• Approval of signed draft 2021 audited financial statements
• Adoption of minutes from May 12, 2022 board meeting
• Chair's report and Director's report
• Correspondence review
• Next meeting scheduled for July 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board accepted the audited financial statements and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The board also received updates on grants, a new exhibition, HVAC upgrades, and ongoing projects like the Bell Box Murals and Grimsby Arts Walk.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Accepted May 12, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Accepted audited financial statements (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting electronically to handle routine approvals, review reports, and discuss several policy and planning items. The agenda includes consent items, a budget report, and discussions on succession planning, a disconnect-from-work policy, and the CEO's work plan and evaluation.

• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Succession Planning Policy report
• Disconnect from Work Policy report
• Monthly budget report for period ending May 31, 2022
• CEO 2Q work plan and CEO evaluation

The Grimsby Public Library Board meeting on June 8, 2022, was not called to order because quorum was not achieved. No decisions were made, and agenda items were deferred to the next regular or special meeting.

• Meeting not called to order due to lack of quorum
• Agenda items deferred to next regular or special meeting

Council

The Grimsby Council meeting includes the appointment of James Kay as Deputy Fire Chief for the joint fire department. The agenda also contains several by-law considerations regarding street name changes, site plan agreements, and zoning.

• Appointment of James Kay as Deputy Fire Chief
• Street name change from Kittling Ridge Court to Koornneef Court
• Site Plan Agreement for 84 Livingston Avenue, Block 2 between JEC Properties Inc. and the Town
• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) for 174 Main Street
• High School Bursaries report

Council approved four by-laws: appointing a Deputy Fire Chief, a zoning by-law amendment for 174 Main Street, a site plan agreement for 84 Livingston Avenue, and renaming Kittling Ridge Court to Koornneef Court. Council also approved four $500 high school bursaries and received a closed-session update on the Rosebay Parkland Appeal, directing legal counsel accordingly.

• Approved By-law 22-45 appointing Deputy Fire Chief
• Approved By-law 22-46 zoning by-law amendment for 174 Main Street
• Approved By-law 22-47 site plan agreement with JEC Properties Inc. for 84 Livingston Avenue
• Approved By-law 22-48 renaming Kittling Ridge Court to Koornneef Court
• Approved four $500 bursaries to graduating students at Grimsby Secondary School and Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School
• Received closed-session update on Rosebay Parkland Appeal and directed legal counsel

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports and delegations, including a proposed by-law to delegate site plan approval authority to staff, required by recent provincial changes. The agenda also includes presentations on the Asset Management Plan, Library Board Strategic Plan, and shoreline protection, along with consent items on topics like fire truck replacement, parking prohibitions, and cannabis facility zoning.

• Site Plan Control and Delegation By-law to delegate approvals to Director of Planning and Chief Building Official, effective July 1, 2022
• Fire Department Aerial Truck Replacement report (FIR 22-02)
• Parking prohibitions on Kelson Ave N and Central Ave, amending By-law 16-82
• Cannabis Growing Facilities draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (PA 22-19)
• Minor variance appeal at Ontario Land Tribunal for southwest corner of South Service Road and Kelson Avenue North (A09-22)

The Committee of the Whole approved several consent items, including a $1,648,377.68 contract for a new fire department aerial truck and a $14,330 rezoning fee reimbursement for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation. A motion to settle a minor variance case at the Ontario Land Tribunal was defeated. Staff were directed to obtain a second arborist opinion on an ash tree at 397 Park Road North.

• Approved $1,648,377.68 contract for 2023 Spartan aerial platform truck (consent)
• Approved $14,330 rezoning fee reimbursement to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation (8-0)
• Approved $18,000 for Rail Trail feasibility and concept work (consent)
• Approved $30,000 for Downtown Traffic Study (carried)
• Defeated motion to settle minor variance A09-22 at Ontario Land Tribunal (3-5)
• Directed staff to obtain second arborist opinion on ash tree at 397 Park Road North (5-3)
• Approved delegation of authority by-law during restricted acts (7-1)
• Approved consent items including parking by-law amendment and cannabis facilities draft amendments

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board met on June 1, 2022, and handled routine administrative items: adopting the agenda, approving the May 4, 2022 minutes, and accepting the Museum Manager/Curator report including accessions. The board also discussed updating a museum snapshot chart to include policy review, fundraising, and signature planning, and scheduled its next meeting for September 7, 2022.

• Adopted agenda (GM-22-13)
• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (GM-22-14)
• Accepted Museum Manager/Curator report and accessions (GM-22-15)
• Curator to update museum snapshot chart with policy review, fundraising, and signature planning
• Next meeting set for September 7, 2022, 7 p.m., location TBD

The Grimsby Museum Board met on June 1, 2022, and adopted the agenda, the minutes from May 4, 2022, and the Museum Manager/Curator report including accessions. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with a discussion about updating a museum snapshot chart. The next meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022.

• Adopted agenda as presented (GM-22-13, carried)
• Adopted minutes from May 4, 2022 (GM-22-14, carried)
• Accepted Museum Manager/Curator report and accessions (GM-22-15, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 pm (GM-22-16, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting via Zoom on May 17, 2022, to consider five minor variance applications and two land consent applications. The agenda includes a request to withdraw one application, several public hearings, and delegations from property owners, agents, and neighbours. The committee will also review minutes from its April 19, 2022 meeting.

• A15-22 - 489 Ridge Road West: request for withdrawal
• A20-22 - 13 Udell Way: minor variance hearing
• A21-22 - 414 Bartlett Avenue: minor variance hearing
• A22-22 - 436 Maple Avenue: minor variance hearing
• B01-22 - 260 & 270 Hunter Road and B02-22 - 328 Main Street West: land consent hearings

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications and denied two others. Approved: a pool at 13 Udell Way, lot coverage and setback variances at 414 Bartlett Avenue and 436 Maple Avenue, and partial variances at 2 Balmoral Avenue. Denied: an interior side yard variance at 2 Balmoral Avenue and a land consent for 260-270 Hunter Road. A consent application for 328 Main Street West was also denied.

• Approved withdrawal of A15-22 at 489 Ridge Road West with $1,546.05 refund (carried)
• Approved pool in exterior side yard at 13 Udell Way (A20-22) (carried)
• Approved lot coverage and side yard variances at 414 Bartlett Avenue (A21-22) with grading plan condition (carried)
• Approved lot coverage and front yard setback variances at 436 Maple Avenue (A22-22) (carried)
• Approved lot coverage, exterior side yard, and building depth variances at 2 Balmoral Avenue (A03-22) with conditions (carried)
• Denied interior side yard variance at 2 Balmoral Avenue (A03-22) (defeated)
• Denied land consent for 260-270 Hunter Road (B01-22) (defeated)
• Denied land consent for 328 Main Street West (B02-22) (carried)

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting on May 16, 2022, to handle routine approvals, consider three by-laws (traffic, parking, and an enforcement abeyance), and enter closed session for a personal matter about an identifiable individual (human resources). The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• By-law 22-41: amend traffic by-law 22-08
• By-law 22-42: amend parking by-law 16-82 (Quarry Road Parking)
• By-law 22-43: assign number to abeyance of enforcement of Section 2.10.04 of by-law 16-82
• Closed session under section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual (HR)
• Confirming by-law 22-44

Council approved the agenda, adopted previous minutes, and passed three by-laws (22-41, 22-42, 22-43) related to traffic regulations, parking on Quarry Road, and an enforcement abeyance. A closed session was held on a human resources matter, and staff were directed to proceed with the direction given. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy debates.

• Approved agenda (C-22-86)
• Adopted minutes of May 2 meetings (C-22-87)
• Passed By-law 22-41 amending traffic regulations (C-22-88, C-22-89)
• Passed By-law 22-42 amending parking regulations for Quarry Road (C-22-88, C-22-89)
• Passed By-law 22-43 providing identification number for enforcement abeyance (C-22-88, C-22-89)
• Held closed session on personal matters about an identifiable individual (C-22-90)
• Received closed session update and directed staff accordingly (C-22-91)
• Passed confirming by-law 22-44 (C-22-92, C-22-93)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several routine items, including tax write-offs, a site plan amendment, and a road closure for an event. The main substantive item is a zoning by-law amendment application for 174 Main Street East, which will be presented by a delegation. The committee will also receive an update on the Downtown Reimagined project and consider a motion on a print media distribution by-law.

• Zoning by-law amendment (6Z-16-2202) at 174 Main Street East
• Site plan amendment (26SP-16-2108) at 18 Oakes Road North
• 2021 tax write-offs report (FIN 22-12)
• Casablanca Beach Park design and plan update (DRS 22-13)
• Road closure and alcohol permit for Happening in Grimsby 2022

The Committee of the Whole approved several consent items, including $14,725.11 in tax write-offs and road closures for the Happening in Grimsby event. They also approved a site plan amendment for 18 Oakes Road North and forwarded a zoning by-law amendment for 174 Main Street East to Council for approval. A delegation from Rob Blom was referred back to staff for a future report, and staff were directed to investigate a by-law on printed media distribution.

• Approved $14,725.11 in 2021 tax write-offs (consent)
• Endorsed road closures for Happening in Grimsby on June 17-18 and deemed it municipally significant for alcohol sales (consent)
• Approved site plan amendment for 18 Oakes Road North (CW-22-145)
• Forwarded zoning by-law amendment for 174 Main Street East to Council (CW-22-146)
• Directed staff to investigate a by-law on printed media distribution (CW-22-142, unanimous)
• Referred Rob Blom delegation back to staff for future report (CW-22-138, unanimous)
• Received Downtown Reimagined update for information (CW-22-147)

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board is meeting to review reports, including a project plan and letter of agreement for the Bell Box Murals project, which will commission local artists to paint eight murals on Bell Canada utility boxes in Grimsby. The board will also hear the Chair's report and a Wayzgoose report, and discuss new business.

• Bell Box Murals project plan: 8 murals on Bell boxes, $12,000 total, artists paid $750 each
• Letter of Agreement with Community Matters Toronto for $12,000, two installments of $6,000
• Mural locations include Main St E & Cabernet, Main St & Elm St, North Service Rd & Winston, Hwy 8 & Lampman Dr, 102 Mountain Rd, Lake St & Park St, Livingston Ave & Merritt, 11 Ontario St
• Wayzgoose report (virtual data story)
• Next meeting scheduled for June 9, 2022

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board meeting on May 12, 2022, was largely procedural. The board adopted the agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; reports and updates were provided, including plans for a bell box project and volunteer coordination.

• Adopted agenda as presented (AG-22-22, carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 14, 2022 as presented (AG-22-23, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (AG-22-24, carried)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. They will also discuss and potentially decide on new policies for succession planning and disconnecting from work, as well as a needs/gap analysis and fundraising ideas.

• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of April 2022 budget report
• Discussion of Succession Planning Policy draft
• Discussion of Disconnecting from Work Policy draft
• Review of Needs/Gap Analysis report

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved the April 2022 budget report and received the Librarian's and Statistical reports. Draft policies on succession planning and disconnecting from work were both revised and will return to a future meeting. The board also received a needs/gap analysis report and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved April 2022 budget report (carried)
• Received Librarian's and Statistical reports (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 5i, 6ii, 9vii (carried)
• Received Board Evaluation 6-month check-in (carried)
• Revised Succession Planning Policy, to return (carried)
• Revised Disconnecting from Work Policy, to return (carried)
• Received Needs/Gap Analysis Report (carried)

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board is meeting to receive the Museum Manager/Curator's report (DGM-22-04), which covers events, fundraising, accessions, and building improvements. The board will also consider correspondence, including an approval letter from the Town of Grimsby. The meeting is held via Zoom, with public registration required by noon on May 4, 2022.

• Curator report DGM-22-04 received for information
• Canada Day grant: applied for $27,000, received $7,600
• New flooring on main floor approved, one quote received, two more needed
• New front door installation in April/May; basement door completed
• Accessions: Bowslaugh family portraits, 'mom' mug, 1932 baby shoes

The Grimsby Museum Board held a routine meeting on May 4, 2022, adopting the agenda, the minutes from March 2, 2022, and the Museum Manager/Curator report, including the accessions as presented. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (GM-22-10, carried)
• Adopted the minutes from March 2, 2022 (GM-22-11, carried)
• Accepted the Museum Manager/Curator report and accessions (GM-22-12, carried)

Council

Grimsby Council meets May 2, 2022 to adopt the 2022 tax rate by-law, amend the consolidated fees and charges by-law, and pass six Grimsby Beach deeming by-laws. Council will also hear a delegation on a street renaming request and consider a report on the Koornneef Court street name proposal. A closed session is scheduled regarding litigation at 133 Main Street East.

• By-law 22-31 setting 2022 tax rates
• By-law 22-32 amending consolidated fees and charges by-law
• Six Grimsby Beach deeming by-laws (22-33 through 22-38) for Plans 45, 45A, 64, 187, 144, 106
• Delegation by Adrian Koornneef on street renaming request
• Report PA 22-15 on Koornneef Court street name proposal

Council approved the tax rate by-law, an amendment to the consolidated fees and charges by-law, and six Grimsby Beach deeming by-laws (Plans 45, 45A, 64, 187, 144, 106). It also received a report on the Koornneef Court street name proposal and authorized legal counsel to proceed with direction from closed session regarding 133 Main Street East.

• Approved tax rate by-law 22-31
• Approved fees and charges by-law amendment 22-32
• Approved Grimsby Beach deeming by-laws 22-33 to 22-38 (Plans 45, 45A, 64, 187, 144, 106)
• Received report PA 22-15 on Koornneef Court street name proposal
• Approved minutes of April 18 and April 25 meetings
• Approved agenda
• Authorized legal counsel to proceed with direction from closed session on 133 Main Street East
• Approved confirming by-law 22-39

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a workshop on traffic safety and Vision Zero, presented by town and regional staff and police. The council will also consider a confirming by-law to ratify previous resolutions. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Traffic Safety / Vision Zero workshop with Brandon Wartman, Carolyn Ryall, and Sgt. Jeffrey Bootsma
• By-law 22-30 to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council reconsidered a prior resolution regarding the Niagara Region Vision Zero Program and approved an amending agreement to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement to advance the program. The motion passed with a recorded vote of 7-2, with Councillors Bothwell and Sharpe opposed. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement.

• Reconsidered resolution C-22-6 regarding Vision Zero Program (8-1, Sharpe opposed)
• Approved Amending Agreement to Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement for Vision Zero (7-2, Bothwell and Sharpe opposed)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement
• Approved agenda for May 2, 2022 Special Council meeting
• Passed By-law 22-30 to confirm and ratify council resolutions

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, along with several routine consent items including road use permits for local races and a reduced summer meeting schedule. They will also receive a delegation about a LemonAID Day event and hear a report on traffic control at Baker Road North and Central Avenue.

• Draft Grimsby Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
• Road use for Peach Bud Race, Niagara Triathlon, and IronGirl Canada
• Report DPW22-13: Baker Road North and Central Avenue traffic control analysis
• Report TC 22-10: Reduced Council meeting schedule for summer months
• Report CAO 22-04: Operational information request and whistleblower policy

The Committee of the Whole approved a four-way stop at Baker Road North and Central Avenue until a larger pedestrian crossover assessment is completed. It also approved a consent agenda covering a reduced summer meeting schedule, a municipally significant event, road use for races, and a road quality report. A motion to hold in abeyance downtown 2-hour parking enforcement around Balsam Lane until a parking study is done was carried. A notice of motion to investigate a print media distribution by-law was acknowledged for future consideration.

• Approved four-way stop at Baker Road North and Central Avenue (7-2)
• Approved reduced summer council meeting schedule with 5:30 p.m. start (consent)
• Deemed Spring Swing at 19 Elm Street municipally significant (consent)
• Approved road use for Peach Bud, Niagara Triathlon, and IronGirl Canada races (consent)
• Received 2020-2021 Road Quality Management System Infrastructure Review (consent)
• Approved holding in abeyance 2-hour parking enforcement around Balsam Lane until parking study complete (7-2)
• Acknowledged notice of motion for print media distribution by-law for May 16 meeting

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss updates on current environmental initiatives, including the Watershed Clean Up Event, Garden Club Event, Tree Seedlings Program, and the Grimsby Green Awards. Staff will also provide updates on the Recreational Trails Master Plan, Casablanca Park Plan, and other municipal projects. The committee will also consider new business, including the Community Safety Fun Day on May 14.

• Watershed Clean Up Event update
• 2022 Garden Club Event update
• Tree Seedlings Program update
• Grimsby Green Awards Program – H Pankhurst/E Holko
• Community Safety Fun Day – Saturday May 14

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee met electronically on April 27, 2022, and approved its agenda, received updates on current items and staff reports, and passed a motion to invite the Procurement Manager to a future meeting to discuss environmentally friendly purchasing policies. The committee also noted that Chair K. Gonnsen is expected to return, and Councillor Dorothy Bothwell will resign in June, with a decision on her replacement to come from Council. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved April 27, 2022 agenda (GGAC-22-08, carried)
• Resolved Council will decide on replacing Councillor Bothwell on GGAC (GGAC-22-09, carried)
• Received current items update (GGAC-22-10, carried)
• Invited Procurement Manager to GGAC meeting on eco-friendly equipment purchases (GGAC-22-11, carried)
• Received staff updates (GGAC-22-12, carried)

Planning Development Public Meeting

The Town of Grimsby Planning & Development Committee is holding a public meeting to hear presentations and delegations regarding a planning application for 174 Main Street East. The agenda includes presentations by Town Planner Adam Gignac and Diana Morris of T. Johns Consulting, as well as a delegation by Kevin Antonides. Supporting information includes a public meeting notice and Information Report P.A. 22-14.

• Public meeting for 174 Main Street East
• Presentation by Adam Gignac, Town Planner
• Presentation by Diana Morris, T. Johns Consulting
• Delegation by Kevin Antonides
• Information Report P.A. 22-14

This was a public input meeting for a proposed site-specific zoning amendment to allow West Lincoln Memorial Hospital to use an existing dwelling at the subject property as an office. No decisions or recommendations were made by Council or staff, as stated at the start of the meeting. The meeting included a presentation, a delegation, and discussion on accessibility and parking, but no formal action was taken.

• No decisions or recommendations made on the zoning application
• No disclosures of pecuniary interest
• Meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

Special Council

Council voted to file a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner to investigate the relationship between Council and lawyers regarding a conflict of interest, and directed staff to file a complaint with the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer's conduct. Council also directed staff to review the Council-staff partnership policy and provide training, and to have the bank verify signing authorities for a period in 2021. By-law 22-28 authorizing voting equipment for elections was passed.

• Filed complaint with Integrity Commissioner re: Council-lawyer conflict (5-4)
• Directed staff to file complaint with Law Society of Ontario re: lawyer conduct (5-4)
• Directed review of Council-staff partnership policy with training (9-0)
• Directed Clerk to have bank verify signing authorities for Mar 31-Apr 5, 2021 (7-2)
• Passed By-law 22-28 authorizing voting equipment for elections
• Received confidential report TC 22-09 and directed staff/legal accordingly (5-4)

Active Grimsby Advisory Committee

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates on several ongoing initiatives, including safety measures, disc golf, bike-friendly efforts, neighbourhood walks, Vision Zero, and Downtown Reimagined. Staff will also provide a transportation discussion update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed for decision.

• Safety measures - soft infrastructure update
• Disc Golf - status and timeline by Sarah Sweeney
• Bike Friendly - update
• Vision Zero - update
• Public Works Transportation Discussion - staff update

Grimsby Economic Development Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss the draft Grimsby Economic Development Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025, along with updates on the Digital Main Street program, a business directory launch, and other economic development initiatives. The agenda includes reports and updates but no final decisions are listed.

• Draft Grimsby Economic Development Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025 with appendices including Niagara Workforce Planning Board Economic Analysis and Building Permits 2018-2022 Report
• Digital Main Street Program summary report by DSS Coordinator Tianna Thomas
• Business and Service Directory launch
• Concierge Service, business visits, and commercial leases update
• Niagara Economic Development Strategy and MOU update

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting via Zoom to hear seven minor variance applications at properties across town. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 15, 2022 meeting. Each application includes planning, fire, power, and heritage correspondence, and several have scheduled delegations from owners and agents.

• A17-22 - 14 Rosslyn Avenue
• A16-22 - 401 Murray Street
• A12-22 - 84 Olive Street
• A15-22 - 489 Ridge Road West
• A09-22 - Southwest corner of South Service Road and Kelson Avenue North

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 tax levy and tax rates, including general, regional, waste management, education, sewer, and DIA rates, as outlined in schedules A through G. It also approved several other items, including a Disconnecting from Work Policy, a municipally significant event designation for the Grimsby Secondary School Reunion, and a 5.5% administration fee for recycling container payments. A motion to fill Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee vacancies with council members was initially defeated, then reconsidered and carried on a recorded vote.

• Approved 2022 tax levy and tax rates (carried)
• Approved Disconnecting from Work Policy (carried)
• Deemed Grimsby Secondary School Reunion municipally significant (carried)
• Approved 5.5% admin fee for recycling container payments (carried)
• Approved parking changes along Kelson Ave North (carried)
• Approved parking prohibition amendment on Quarry Road (carried)
• Adopted Deeming By-laws for Grimsby Beach plans (carried)
• Approved Heritage Grimsby committee membership without public recruitment (5-4, carried on reconsideration)

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting on April 18, 2022, to handle routine business including approval of previous minutes, a firefighter pager purchase report, and a by-law to establish a tax collection policy. The agenda also includes a closed session for library board appointments and personal matters.

• Report FCR 22-01: Firefighter Pager Purchase
• By-law 22-26: Tax Collection Policy By-law
• Correspondence: Niagara Transit Commission Transitional Board Member Appointment
• Closed session: Library Board Appointments (personal matters)
• By-law 22-27: Confirming By-law

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, conducted via Zoom. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes, receiving an education report, discussing volunteer updates and the Wayzgoose event, and round-table updates. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from March 10, 2022
• Education report for spring 2022
• Volunteer update
• Wayzgoose event discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for May 12, 2022

The Grimsby Art Gallery Board met on April 14, 2022, and adopted the meeting agenda, the minutes from the March 10, 2022 meeting, and the education report as presented. The board also discussed updates on the new director search, volunteer transition, Wayzgoose event, and Bell Box project, but no substantive decisions were made beyond these adoptions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (AG-22-18) (carried)
• Accepted March 10, 2022 minutes (AG-22-19) (carried)
• Accepted education report as presented (AG-22-20) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 pm (AG-22-21) (carried)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a proposed update to the Municipal Heritage Register, a heritage grant application for 130 Main Street East, and a street name request for Kornneef Court. The agenda also includes verbal updates on the Grimsby Beach study, Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study, and a heritage permit for 133 Main Street East. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Report HG 22-03: Update to the Municipal Heritage Register, including Grimsby Beach index cards
• Report HG 22-04: Heritage grant application for 130 Main Street East, with quotes from Vickers Restoration and Lodge Paint and Repair
• Street name request for Kornneef Court
• Verbal update on Grimsby Beach Study
• Verbal update on Main Street East Heritage Conservation District Study

The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee endorsed a $30,000 combined Regional and Municipal heritage grant for porch carpentry restoration at 130 Main Street East, subject to final restoration details being approved by planning staff. The committee also recommended adding properties to the Municipal Heritage Register and removing others, and referred a street name request for Koornneef Court back to staff after it was defeated. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were received as verbal updates or deferred.

• Endorsed $30,000 heritage grant for 130 Main St. East porch restoration (carried)
• Recommended properties in Appendix A for Municipal Heritage Register inclusion (carried)
• Recommended properties in Appendix B for removal from Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Street name 'Koornneef Court' recommendation defeated (2-3 recorded vote)
• Referred Koornneef Court street name request to staff for more info (carried)
• Deferred working groups item (carried)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (carried)
• Received verbal updates on Grimsby Beach, Main St. East HCD, and 133 Main St. East (carried)

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, primarily to review the Museum Manager/Curator report and discuss fundraising initiatives including a T-shirt project and the 'Spirits with Spirits' event. The board will also discuss a museum snapshot as part of its strategic planning. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Museum Manager/Curator report (DGM 22-04) to be reviewed
• Fundraising: T-Shirt initiative discussion
• Fundraising: Spirits with Spirits event discussion
• Strategic Plan: Museum snapshot discussion
• Adoption of minutes from March 2, 2022 meeting

Council

Grimsby Town Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including amendments to the consolidated fees and charges, the appointment of a Treasurer, and amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-law for the Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, delegations, and a consent agenda, plus a closed session for legal advice on a site alteration proposal and Grimsby Beach legal matters.

• By-law 22-21: amend consolidated fees & charges by-law 21-93
• By-law 22-22: appoint a Treasurer
• By-law 22-23: amend Official Plan (Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan)
• By-law 22-24: amend zoning by-law 14-45 (Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan)
• Closed session: legal advice on site alteration at 153 Mud St E and Grimsby Beach legal update

Council approved the agenda and previous minutes, then passed By-laws 22-21 to 22-24, which amend the consolidated fees and charges, appoint a Treasurer, and amend the Official Plan and By-law 14-45 for the Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan. Council also directed staff to review the fee rebate structure for Committee of Adjustment applications. The meeting included a closed session for legal matters, and after returning to open session, council received reports on a site alteration proposal at 153 Mud St E, a Grimsby Beach legal update, and a status update on legal matters, directing staff and legal counsel to proceed as outlined.

• Approved agenda (C-22-59)
• Approved March 21, 2022 minutes (C-22-60)
• Directed staff to review fee rebate structure for Committee of Adjustment applications (C-22-61)
• Passed By-law 22-21 amending consolidated fees & charges
• Passed By-law 22-22 appointing a Treasurer
• Passed By-law 22-23 amending Official Plan (Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan)
• Passed By-law 22-24 amending By-law 14-45 (Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan)
• Received closed session reports and directed staff/legal counsel to proceed (C-22-65, C-22-66, C-22-67)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several administrative and financial items, including a 2022 municipal election update, tax payment policies, and 2021 year-end results. They will also hear a delegation from the Grimsby Baseball League and consider a notice of motion about the Baker Road and Central Avenue intersection. The agenda includes routine consent items and adoption of previous minutes.

• TC 22-06 2022 Municipal Election Update with draft by-law and corporate resource use policy
• FIN 22-10 Tax Payment Update with By-law 22-16 Tax Collection Policy
• FIN 22-09 2021 Year End Results and Transfers
• Integrity Commissioner reports on Councillor Vardy and Councillor Sharpe
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Ritchie re Baker Road and Central Avenue Intersection

Council directed staff to amend the Tax Collection By-law to add a 3-business-day grace period after each payment due date before penalties and interest apply, retroactive to March 1, 2022 (6-3). Council also received the 2021 year-end results and approved transferring the $5,934,883 surplus to reserves. A motion to direct the Integrity Commissioner to investigate file IC-16891-0322 was defeated (4-5), and the related investigation report was received. Council directed staff to investigate a four-way stop at Baker Road and Central Avenue.

• Approved amending Tax Collection By-law 22-16 to add 3-business-day grace period, retroactive to March 1, 2022 (6-3)
• Approved transferring $5,934,883 2021 surplus to reserves (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to direct Integrity Commissioner to investigate file IC-16891-0322 (4-5)
• Received Integrity Commissioner Investigation Report IC-16891-0322 (carried)
• Received Integrity Commissioner Investigation Report IC-16339-0122 (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate and recommend on a four-way stop at Baker Road and Central Avenue (carried)
• Deferred Grimsby Baseball League delegation to April 18, 2022 (carried)
• Deferred Niagara Transit Commission Board nomination to April 18, 2022 (carried)

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations from the Grimsby Rotary Club and Grimsby Garden Club, and to discuss the Tree Seedlings Program, Grimsby Green Awards, electric mowers, NPCA restoration at Forty Mile Creek and Centennial Park, and a Heritage Conservation District representative for Main St East. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Grimsby Rotary Club presentation on Watershed Clean Up Event
• Grimsby Garden Club presentation on 2022 events and collaboration
• Tree Seedlings Program discussion
• Grimsby Green Awards Program update
• NPCA Restoration Program update for Forty Mile Creek and Centennial Park

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee approved the criteria for the renamed Town of Grimsby's Green Awards, simplified the submission process, and directed staff to work with the Rotary Club and Garden Club on tree seedling distribution. The committee also received updates from delegations and the NPCA Restoration Program, and deferred the electric mowers discussion to a future meeting.

• Approved March 30, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Received Rotary Club presentation on Great Lakes Watershed Clean Up (carried)
• Received Garden Club presentation on 2022 events and collaboration (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Rotary Club and Garden Club for tree seedling distribution (carried)
• Adopted criteria for Town of Grimsby's Green Awards (carried)
• Deferred electric mowers update to next meeting (carried)
• Received NPCA Restoration Program update for Forty Mile Creek and Centennial Park (carried)

Planning Development Open House

This is an electronic open house for a planning and development matter at 174 Main Street East in Grimsby. The agenda includes presentations by town planner Adam Gignac and consultants Diana Morris and Kevin Antonides, followed by delegations from three registered speakers. Supporting documents include an open house notice and information brief for the property.

• Open house for 174 Main Street East
• Presentations by Adam Gignac (Town Planner), Diana Morris (T. Johns Consulting Group), Kevin Antonides (Antec Appraisal Group)
• Delegations from Bruce Bond, Ashley Dell, Kevin Elzinga

Council

Council defeated a motion to receive and advance a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 19 Elm Street and 13 Mountain Street, with a recorded vote of 4 in favor and 4 against. The motion was defeated, meaning the amendments were not approved. Council also approved several by-laws, including a tax collection policy and development charge amendments, and authorized electronic participation in a regional Indigenous training session.

• Defeated motion to receive and advance Official Plan Amendment (File # 26OP-16-2101) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File # 26T-16-2104) for 19 Elm Street & 13 Mountain Street (4-4)
• Approved By-law 22-16 to adopt a Tax Collection Policy and repeal By-law 02-83
• Approved By-law 22-17 to amend development charges by-laws 21-14 and 21-44
• Approved By-law 22-18 to amend By-law 14-45 (Lot 39 – Central Avenue, Plan 30M-115)
• Approved By-law 22-19 to amend By-law 14-45 (19 Lynnwood)
• Approved resolution allowing Council to attend Niagara Region Indigenous training session electronically (8-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22 and March 7, 2022 meetings
• Received closed session update and directed staff to proceed with direction provided

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse the Grimsby Beach Study and Secondary Plan, along with related operational issues. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as financial reports and advisory committee minutes. Delegations will present on the Grimsby Beach plan.

• PA 22-09 Grimsby Beach Study and Secondary Plan with staff recommendation report and appendices
• PA 22-10 Grimsby Beach Operational Issues including parking, signage, and shoreline protection
• FIN 22-06 2021 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement
• FIN 22-07 2021 Annual Building Permit Fee Report
• FIN 22-08 Development Charge Interest Policy

Active Grimsby Advisory Committee

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on safety measures, disc golf, bike-friendly community, neighbourhood walks, and Vision Zero, and to discuss the Downtown Reimagined Community Event. The agenda is largely procedural, with these items listed for discussion.

• Safety Measures - Soft Infrastructure Update
• Disc Golf - update and timeline
• Bike Friendly Community Update
• Neighbourhood Walks Update
• Downtown Reimagined Community Event

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee voted to request Council allow Paul McLenachan to continue as chair for the remainder of the term, and to invite the Niagara Region to provide a Vision Zero training session to Council. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and received updates on safety measures, disc golf, bike friendly community, neighbourhood walks, and Vision Zero. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Requested Council allow Paul McLenachan to continue as chair for remainder of term (carried)
• Approved March 16, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)
• Invited Region to provide Vision Zero training session to Council (carried)
• Received updates on safety measures, disc golf, bike friendly community, neighbourhood walks, and Vision Zero (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on March 15, 2022, to consider four minor variance applications. The committee will hear delegations from property owners and neighbours before deciding on each application. The agenda includes only procedural items and the four variance hearings.

• A10-22 - 138 Olive Street, Part 4 (minor variance)
• A11-22 - 491 Hysert Road (minor variance)
• A13-22 - 40 Viking Drive (minor variance)
• A14-22 - 138 Olive Street, Part 1 (minor variance)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four minor variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions where noted. Approvals included a reduced side yard at 491 Hysert Road, multiple setback variances at 40 Viking Drive, and two building depth variances at 138 Olive Street (Parts 4 and 1), the latter two conditional on Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority approval. The minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting were amended and carried.

• Approved minor variance A11-22 for 491 Hysert Road to permit a 7.11m exterior side yard (west) where 12m is required (carried)
• Approved minor variance A13-22 for 40 Viking Drive to permit reduced side and front yard setbacks, conditional on a grading plan (carried)
• Approved minor variance A10-22 for 138 Olive Street, Part 4 to permit a 25.3m building depth where 20m is permitted, conditional on NPCA approval (carried)
• Approved minor variance A14-22 for 138 Olive Street, Part 1 to permit a 36.99m building depth and a 6.96m garage projection, conditional on NPCA approval (carried)
• Amended and carried minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Advisory Board is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adopting the previous minutes, receiving the Chair's and Manager/Curator's reports, and discussing the strategic plan and upcoming events such as Wayzgoose and Grimsby Centennial Events. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of February 10, 2022 minutes
• Chair's Report and Manager/Curator's Report
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Events: Wayzgoose and Grimsby Centennial Events
• Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022

The Grimsby Art Gallery Advisory Board met virtually on March 10, 2022, and accepted the Chair's report and the Manager/Curator's report. The board discussed plans for the Wayzgoose event, Bell Box Murals, and an Art Walk, and noted the retirement of Art Gallery Director R. Wenger. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting reports and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (AG-22-13) - carried
• Accepted previous minutes (AG-22-14) - carried
• Accepted Chair's report (AG-22-15) - carried
• Accepted Manager/Curator's report (AG-22-16) - carried
• Adjourned meeting (AG-22-17) - carried

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items, review the librarian's report and February 2022 budget, and discuss the draft strategic plan. The board will also consider policies on children's and teens' rights, repealing the vaccination disclosure policy, and receive a pandemic update.

• Draft Strategic Plan report from Planning Committee
• Rights of Teens and Children in the Library policy
• Vaccination Disclosure Policy - repeal
• Monthly Budget report - PE February 2022
• CFLA Position on Protest and Disagreement correspondence

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The board also approved the agenda as amended, the consent agenda, and received a pandemic update for information. A community member vacancy for the board was posted, and Councillor Ritchie was welcomed as the new Council Representative.

• Approved 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 5a, 6a-id, 7a, 8a, 10b, c, d, f (carried)
• Received pandemic update for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting regarding an addendum to the proposed Development Charges By-law. The agenda also includes discussions on returning to in-person meetings and several planning staff recommendation reports.

• Public meeting for Development Charges By-law addendum and Background Study Update
• Resolution regarding return to in-person meetings
• Report DPW22-07: Dine at Grimsby Patio Program
• Staff Recommendation Report PA 22-07 for 19 Lynnwood Avenue
• Staff Recommendation Report PA 22-08 for Lot 39 30M-115 (150 Central Avenue)

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including an amendment to the Development Charges By-law, a return to in-person meetings, the Dine at Grimsby Patio Program with temporary 2022 changes, and zoning by-law amendments for 19 Lynnwood Avenue and 150 Central Avenue. All decisions were carried, with recorded votes noted where applicable.

• Approved Development Charges By-law amendment to recognize developer contribution reductions (carried)
• Approved return to in-person hybrid meetings effective March 21, 2022 (8-1, Kadwell opposed)
• Approved Dine at Grimsby Patio Program with waived fees, $2M insurance, enlarged patios, and $18,000 budget (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 19 Lynnwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 150 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved resolution condemning violence and harassment against public servants (unanimous)
• Received 2021 portfolio investments report (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-laws for Tax Collection Policy (carried)

Council

The March 7, 2022 Council meeting was called to order at 10:58 p.m. and adjourned at 11:05 p.m. The only substantive action was a motion to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 p.m., which was defeated by a recorded vote of 3 in favor and 5 against. No other decisions were made.

• Motion to extend meeting beyond 11:00 p.m. defeated (3-5)

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board is meeting to receive the Museum Manager/Curator's report (DGM-22-03) and to make final revisions to and endorse the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, correspondence, and round table discussion. The curator's report covers reopening, volunteer transcription work, events, building improvements, and grant applications.

• Curator report DGM-22-03: 506+ volunteer hours, 482+ documents transcribed
• Canada Day grant application for $27,000 for centennial
• Building improvements: new main floor flooring, front door installation April/May, new basement door
• Strategic Plan 2022-2027 final revisions and endorsement
• March break activities and take-home kits (tin punching, cardboard weaving, raffia dolls)

The Grimsby Museum Board endorsed the Grimsby Museum Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 and forwarded it to Council for approval. The board also adopted the February 2, 2022 minutes and accepted the Museum Manager/Curator report for March 2, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed Grimsby Museum Strategic Plan 2022-2027, forwarded to Council (carried)
• Adopted minutes from February 2, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Museum Manager/Curator report for March 2, 2022 (carried)

Grimsby Economic Development Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Business Roundtable, the Economic Development Strategy, and OMAFRA RED Workforce Development Funding. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Business Roundtable meetings update report
• Economic Development Strategy update
• OMAFRA RED Workforce Development Funding

The Grimsby Economic Development Committee met on February 23, 2022, and received three staff updates: business roundtable meetings, the economic development strategy, and OMAFRA RED Workforce Development Funding. All three updates were received by motion, carried unanimously. The committee also discussed a potential role in assisting businesses with land inquiries, but no decision was made on this item.

• Received business roundtable meetings update (GD-22-1), carried
• Received economic development strategy update (GD-22-2), carried
• Received OMAFRA RED Workforce Development Funding update (GD-22-3), carried
• Discussed potential role in assisting businesses with land inquiries; no action taken

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations from the Grimsby Rotary Club and Grimsby Garden Club, and to discuss several environmental programs including the Tree Seedlings Program, Grimsby Green Awards, moving mowers to electric, and an NPCA restoration update for Forty Mile Creek and Centennial Park.

• Grimsby Rotary Club presentation on Watershed Clean Up Event
• Grimsby Garden Club presentation on 2022 events and collaboration
• Tree Seedlings Program discussion
• Grimsby Green Awards Program discussion
• NPCA Restoration Program update for Forty Mile Creek and Centennial Park

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting on February 22, 2022, to consider routine items and several by-laws, including establishing the 2022 General, Downtown Improvement Area, and Water and Wastewater budgets. The agenda includes a declaration of surplus lands at 362 North Service Road, traffic regulations, water rate amendments, and a zoning by-law amendment for 262 Main Street West. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Report TC22-04: Declaration of Town-Owned Surplus Lands – 362 North Service Road
• By-law 22-12: Establish 2022 General, DIA, Water and Wastewater Budgets
• By-law 22-11: Amend Water Rates By-law
• By-law 22-14: Zoning by-law amendment for 262 Main Street West
• By-law 22-08: Traffic regulations on Town roads

Council approved the consent agenda, including declaring surplus lands at 362 North Service Road. Seven by-laws (22-08 to 22-13) were passed unanimously, covering traffic regulation, enforcement officer appointment, reserve funds, water rates, the 2022 budget, and a hearings officer. By-law 22-14 (amending 262 Main Street West) was passed in a recorded vote of 5-4. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

• Approved the agenda and previous minutes (Feb 7 and Feb 17, 2022) by recorded vote.
• Declared town-owned lands at 362 North Service Road surplus and directed staff to proceed with disposal.
• Passed By-laws 22-08 to 22-13 (traffic, enforcement officer, reserves, water rates, 2022 budget, hearings officer) unanimously.
• Passed By-law 22-14 (amending 262 Main Street West) by recorded vote of 5-4.
• Passed confirming By-law 22-15 to ratify council resolutions.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several items, including a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 19 Elm Street and 13 Mountain Street, and a report on the construction of Mayfair Pickleball Courts. The agenda also includes delegations from the postal workers' union and a scouting group, plus a notice of motion to return to in-person meetings.

• Report PA22-06: Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 19 Elm Street & 13 Mountain Street
• Report DRS22-04: Mayfair Pickleball Courts Construction – RFP 2021-04
• Delegation: Derek Richmond, Canadian Union of Postal Workers
• Delegation: Lori Laird, Scout/Guide Week 2022
• Notice of Motion: Councillor Vardy – Return to In-Person Meetings

The Committee of the Whole voted down a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 19 Elm Street and 13 Mountain Street, with a recorded vote of 2 in favor and 7 against. The committee also approved additional funding of $40,000 for the Mayfair Pickleball Courts construction, bringing the total project budget to $185,000. A resolution calling for a provincial re-examination of the 'local share' hospital capital calculation methodology was carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda and received minutes from the Library, Museum, and Art Gallery boards.
• Received delegations from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the 1st North Grimsby Scouting group, and proclaimed Scout/Guide Week.
• Approved additional funding of $40,000 for Mayfair Pickleball Courts construction, with a revised total project budget of $185,000.
• Defeated the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 19 Elm Street and 13 Mountain Street (recorded vote: 2 yes, 7 no).
• Carried a resolution calling for a provincial re-examination of the 'local share' hospital capital calculation methodology.
• Received correspondence items including the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force report and AMO pre-budget submission.

Committee of the Whole (Budget)

The Committee of the Whole (Budget) is meeting to discuss the 2022 consolidated budget report, including operating and capital budgets, water rates, and a budget feedback survey. The agenda also includes routine consent items on heritage resourcing and financial disclosure. No final decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• FIN 22-01 2022 Consolidated Budget Report with appendices on operating budget, water rates, capital budget, and budget book
• FIN 22-02 2022 Financial Disclosure under O Reg 284/09 (consent item)
• Information Request - Heritage Resourcing (consent item)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 consolidated budget, including a general operating budget of $25,432,580 with a levy of $15,574,980, a wastewater operating budget of $6,664,750 with a levy of $6,239,750, a water operating budget of $7,539,190 with water rates as outlined, a Downtown Improvement Area budget of $87,350 with a levy of $87,350, and a capital budget of $27,220,790. The committee also approved creating a new Library Strategic Priorities Reserve and directed staff to prepare the necessary by-laws for final approval at the February 22, 2022 Council meeting. The motion was carried with a recorded vote of 9 in favor and none against.

• Approved the 2022 general gross operating budget of $25,432,580 and levy of $15,574,980.
• Approved the 2022 wastewater gross operating budget of $6,664,750 and levy of $6,239,750.
• Approved the 2022 water gross operating budget of $7,539,190 and water rates as outlined in Appendix B.
• Approved the 2022 Downtown Improvement Area gross operating budget of $87,350 and levy of $87,350.
• Approved the 2022 capital budget of $27,220,790.
• Approved the creation of a new Library Strategic Priorities Reserve.
• Directed staff to prepare 2022 Budget, Water Rate, and Reserve By-laws for the February 22, 2022 Council meeting.
• Received the 2022 Financial Disclosure under Ontario Regulation 284/09, excluding tangible capital asset amortization and post-employment benefit expenses from the 2022 Operating Budget.

Active Grimsby Advisory Committee

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss cycling safety, including safest bike routes and traffic calming, and to receive updates on Vision Zero and Gibson Street Bridge construction. The agenda is largely discussion and update items, with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion of safest bike routes through Grimsby and cyclist safety concerns
• Signage and traffic calming suggestions for cyclists
• Vision Zero update
• Gibson Street Bridge construction update
• 2022 meeting schedule review

The Active Grimsby Advisory Committee met on February 16, 2022, and discussed several ongoing items. No new decisions were made; the committee accepted the agenda and discussed business arising from previous minutes, including road safety measures, a disc golf project, and a Bike-Friendly designation application. The committee also received updates on the Vision Zero strategy, Gibson Street Bridge construction, and recreation programs. The chair appointment was deferred to the next meeting as no members volunteered.

• Accepted the February 16, 2022 meeting agenda (AGAC22-1).
• Discussed road safety measures and requested staff to relay questions to the Region for Regional Roads.
• Noted that a pilot project for traffic calming measures will be established in 2022.
• Discussed the disc golf project and sought community feedback for additional outdoor equipment.
• Reviewed progress on the Bike-Friendly designation application; applications are on hold until fall.
• Requested that the Vision Zero update be carried forward to the next meeting.
• Received updates on Gibson Street Bridge construction and recreation programs.
• Deferred the appointment of Committee Chair to the next meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting via Zoom on February 15, 2022, to hear six minor variance applications and one land consent application. The agenda includes public delegations for each property. The committee will also review minutes from its January 18, 2022 meeting.

• Minor variance A31-21 at 25 Bartlett Avenue
• Minor variance A05-22 at 349 Book Road
• Minor variance A06-22 at 8 Cottage Avenue
• Minor variance A07-22 at 13 Parkwood Road
• Land consent B01-22 at 260 & 270 Hunter Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variances for 254 Main Street West, 8 Cottage Avenue, 25 Bartlett Avenue, and 13 Parkwood Road, and deferred indefinitely applications for 349 Book Road and the South Service Road/Kelson Avenue property. It also approved a land consent for 260-270 Hunter Road with conditions. The meeting was procedural, with no disclosures of interest.

• Approved minor variance for 254 Main Street West (secondary suite in cellar, side entrance).
• Approved minor variance for 8 Cottage Avenue (setback reductions) with condition of two parking spaces.
• Approved parking reduction for 25 Bartlett Avenue (23 spaces for 20 units) with condition of 5 units for adults with disabilities.
• Approved minor variance for 13 Parkwood Road (front yard setback, fence height, accessory building setback).
• Deferred indefinitely minor variance for 349 Book Road (setback reductions).
• Deferred indefinitely minor variance for South Service Road/Kelson Avenue (setback and parking reductions).
• Approved land consent for 260-270 Hunter Road (severance into 2 lots) with conditions.

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Advisory Board is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, reports from the chair, director, and committees, and discussions on the strategic plan, Wayzgoose, Grimsby Centennial Events, and the manager/curator hiring process. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of manager/curator hiring process
• Strategic Plan update
• Wayzgoose event planning
• Grimsby Centennial Events: Bell Box Murals and Artist Banners
• Reports from Collections Management, Community Engagement, and Volunteer committees

The Grimsby Art Gallery Advisory Board accepted the lithograph 'Crow lake #4' by Otis Tamasauskas into the GPAG permanent collection. The board also adopted the agenda, accepted previous minutes, and received reports from the Chair, Manager & Curator, committees, and Education. Discussions covered staff safety during reopening, membership structure, and centennial event plans.

• Accepted lithograph 'Crow lake #4' by Otis Tamasauskas into GPAG permanent collection (carried)
• Adopted the February 10, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Accepted minutes of January 13, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Accepted Manager & Curator's Report dated February 10, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Committee Reports (carried)
• Accepted Education Report dated February 10, 2022 for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 p.m. (carried)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting electronically to handle routine approvals and discuss several items. The main discussion items include a demonstration of ShelfBrowser software, a Procurement Policy Report, and the CEO workplan for the first quarter of 2022. The board will also receive committee reports and an update on pandemic service levels.

• Procurement Policy Report for discussion
• ShelfBrowser demonstration by Coordinator, Cataloguing and Collections
• CEO Work Plan Chart 2022 Q1
• Monthly budget report for period ending January 31, 2022
• Pandemic service levels timeline update

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved a revised Procurement Policy and the CEO workplan. The board also appointed Lichee Guo to the Finance Committee. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved revised Procurement Policy (carried)
• Approved CEO workplan (carried)
• Appointed Lichee Guo to Finance Committee (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including previous minutes, CEO report, and budget report (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 262 Main Street West, along with several routine reports and correspondence. The agenda includes a closed session for negotiations related to Niagara Power Incorporated, and adoption of previous minutes. Most items are routine or informational, with the Main Street West application being the main substantive item.

• Zoning by-law amendment (26Z-16-2103) and draft plan of subdivision (26T-16-2101) at 262 Main Street West
• Closed session under section 239(2)(k) for Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) Board Update
• Drinking water system annual summary and water quality reports (DPW 22-05, DPW 22-06)
• Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee member resignations (TC 22-03)
• Correspondence on Niagara Region homelessness prevention, garbage collection, and official plan

The Committee of the Whole approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 262 Main Street West, with conditions, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the subdivision agreement. The vote was recorded as 5 in favor and 3 against. The committee also accepted resignations from four members of the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee. A motion requesting the province to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal was defeated in a recorded vote of 4 in favor and 4 against.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 262 Main Street West (5-3)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign subdivision agreement for 262 Main Street West
• Accepted resignations of Olia Jurychuk, Kate Sharrow, Anne Brabant, and Mark Radey from Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee
• Defeated motion to request dissolution of Ontario Land Tribunal (4-4)
• Approved consent agenda including Parks, Recreation and Culture Information Report, Drinking Water System Annual Summary and Water Quality Reports, and Planning Touchpoint
• Received Communications Update Report DRS 22-02
• Received correspondence items and endorsed City of St. Catharines resolution on acts of violence against elected officials
• Approved Committee of Adjustment endorsement package and received previous minutes

Council

Grimsby Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new firearms and bows discharge by-law, a shared hearing officer services agreement, and a road renaming. The agenda includes delegations from multiple residents on the firearms by-law, and a closed session for legal advice on 133 Main Street East.

• Report TC-22-02: Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law, with draft by-law and related documents
• By-law 22-05: Rename Sobie Road to Sobye Road
• By-law 22-03: Provincial Funding Agreement - Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund
• By-law 22-04: Hearing Officer and Administrative Monetary Penalty Agreement
• Delegations from six residents regarding the Firearms By-law

Council approved a by-law to repeal By-law 21-86 and amend By-law 20-62, which prohibits and regulates the discharge of firearms and bows in the Town of Grimsby. The motion also directs staff to consult the public during any future review of the by-law. Several other by-laws were passed, including one appointing Rutherford Prosecutions as the Hearing Officer for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). A motion to defer a closed session item regarding 133 Main Street East was defeated.

• Approved Report TC-22-02: by-law to repeal 21-86 and amend 20-62 on firearms and bows discharge (carried)
• Approved By-law 22-04: Hearing Officer and Administrative Monetary Penalty Agreement with Rutherford Prosecutions (carried)
• Approved By-law 22-05: renaming Sobie Road to Sobye Road (carried)
• Approved By-law 22-03: Provincial Funding Agreement - Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund (carried)
• Approved By-law 22-07: confirming by-law (carried)
• Defeated motion to defer agenda item 17(a) - Closed Session - 133 Main Street East (3-5)
• Defeated motion to lift CW-22-6 from Special Council minutes for separate consideration (5-3)
• Carried motion to lift CW-22-5 from Committee of the Whole minutes for separate consideration (5-3)

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board is meeting to review and discuss the draft 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, which outlines goals for collection preservation, branding, participation, community engagement, digital engagement, and financial stability. The board will also hear the Museum Manager/Curator report and consider correspondence about a new travelling exhibition, 'Lost Liberties – The War Measures Act,' from the Canadian Museum of History. The meeting is being held via Zoom on February 2, 2022.

• Review of draft Grimsby Museum Strategic Plan 2022-2027
• Correspondence about 'Lost Liberties – The War Measures Act' travelling exhibition (requires 45–70 m2)
• Museum Manager/Curator report (DGM 22-02)
• Adoption of minutes from January 5, 2022 meeting
• Round table discussion on metrics, reporting frequency, and signature events

The Grimsby Museum Board held a routine meeting, adopting the agenda, the January 5, 2022 minutes, and the Museum Manager/Curator's report for February 2, 2022. The board discussed tracking metrics for engagement and agreed the curator would email a draft strategic plan for final revisions at the next meeting. No substantive policy decisions or votes on major actions were recorded.

• Adopted the February 2, 2022 agenda (GM-22-4, carried)
• Adopted the January 5, 2022 minutes for information (GM-22-5, carried)
• Accepted the Museum Manager/Curator report for February 2, 2022 (GM-22-6, carried)

Planning Development Public Meeting

This agenda for the Grimsby Planning Development Public Meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Town of Grimsby held a public meeting to receive input on the draft Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment #11) and supporting zoning by-law amendment. No decisions or recommendations were made by Council or staff; the meeting was for public comment only. Residents raised concerns about parking, tree maintenance, building heights, lot coverage, and heritage protection. Next steps include a recommendation report, with further input accepted online.

• No decisions or recommendations made by Council or planning staff on the draft plan
• Public input received on parking, trees, building heights, lot coverage, and heritage
• Next step: recommendation report to be prepared

Planning Development Public Meeting

This is a public meeting for the Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (PA 22-01). The town is hearing presentations from planning staff and a consultant, followed by delegations from residents. Comments received on the draft documents up to January 24, 2022, are included as supporting information.

• Public meeting for Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (PA 22-01)
• Planning consultant presentation by Dana Anderson, MHBC
• Delegations from residents at 6 Robinson St. N, 31 Victoria Terrace, 1 Victoria Terrace, 33 Victoria Terrace, 396 Park Rd. N, 40 Inglewood Ct., 41 Victoria Terrace, 10 Betts Ave., 38 Auditorium Circle, 25 Red Haven Drive
• Comments received on draft documents up to January 24, 2022

Planning Development Public Meeting

This is a Planning & Development Public Meeting for a development application at 19 Lynnwood Avenue. The agenda includes staff and applicant presentations, delegations from residents and consultants, and supporting documents such as a public information report and letters from nearby residents. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a public input session.

• Public meeting for 19 Lynnwood Avenue development application
• Applicant presentation by T. Johns Consulting Group
• Delegations from residents of Lynnwood, Central, Sunnylea, and Hemlock Way
• Public Information Report 22-02 for 19 Lynnwood Avenue
• Letters from Jane Moore (13 Lynnwood) and Bill Thompson (16 Sunnylea)

The Planning & Development Public Meeting on January 24, 2022, was held via Zoom to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for the McNally House Hospice expansion. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input and discussion only. Staff and the applicant presented, and numerous residents and councillors raised questions and concerns about traffic, drainage, lighting, and precedent. The meeting adjourned without a vote.

• No formal decisions made; public meeting only

Special Council

This is a special council meeting carrying over agenda items from January 19, 2022. The main substantive item is a consent agenda report (TC 22-01) about municipal land at 44 Lakeside Drive being considered for deeming surplus. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items, including adoption of previous minutes, a closed session for a personal/employee matter, and a confirming by-law.

• Report TC 22-01: Municipal land at 44 Lakeside Dr considered for deeming surplus
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole minutes from December 20, 2021
• Adoption of Council minutes from December 20, 2021
• Closed session under section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• By-law 22-02 to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions

Council held a special meeting on January 21, 2022, and made several decisions. The most significant was the defeat of a motion to approve an amending agreement to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Vision Zero Program, with a recorded vote of 4 in favor and 5 against. Council also declared 44 Lakeside Drive as surplus land and approved the minutes from the December 20, 2021 meetings. The meeting included a closed session for a personal/employee matter, and the closed session update was received with a recorded vote of 6 in favor and 3 against.

• Defeated approval of Vision Zero Program amending agreement (4-5)
• Declared 44 Lakeside Drive surplus and directed staff to proceed with disposal
• Approved Committee of the Whole and Council minutes of December 20, 2021
• Approved agenda for the special meeting
• Met in closed session for personal/employee matter
• Received closed session update (6-3)
• Passed confirming by-law 22-02

Council

This Council meeting, originally scheduled for January 19, 2022, has been postponed to January 21, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes, a consent agenda with an interim tax levy report and a municipal land deeming surplus item, and a closed session for personal matters. No substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting beyond standard procedural matters.

• Report FIN 21-38 Interim Tax Levy
• TC 22-01 Municipal Land to Consider for Deeming Surplus (44 Lakeside Dr)
• Closed session under section 239(2)(b) for personal/employee matter
• Confirming By-law 22-01

The council meeting was called to order at 11:23 p.m. and immediately adjourned, with the remaining items deferred to a special council meeting on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A confirming by-law (22-01) was passed to ratify matters dealt with by council resolution. No substantive decisions were made on the agenda items.

• Adjourned meeting and deferred remaining items to special meeting Jan 21 (carried)
• Passed By-law 22-01 to adopt, confirm and ratify council resolutions (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear delegations and consider reports, including a proposed by-law to extend the discharge of firearms and bows by-law into Lake Ontario, a draft by-law for shared hearing officer services, and an information report on the Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as the winter control manual, salt management plan, and drinking water quality management review, as well as adoption of previous minutes from various boards and committees.

• Delegations on firearms by-law, including off-shore hunting and hunting in residential areas
• Report BYL 22-02 extending Firearms and Bows By-law No. 21-86 into Lake Ontario
• Report PA 22-01 public meeting for Grimsby Official Plan Amendment #11 (Grimsby Beach Secondary Plan) and zoning by-law amendment
• Report DRS22-01 Peach King Centre Expansion Project – Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Funding Agreement
• Report CAO 22-02 COVID-19 Vaccination Disclosure Policy Extension

The Committee of the Whole voted to rescind By-law 21-86, which prohibited and regulated the discharge of firearms and bows, and revert to the previous By-law 20-62 while further public consultation is conducted. The committee also approved a $21.9 million Peach King Centre expansion project, endorsed the COVID-19 vaccination disclosure policy extension, and approved a standalone whistleblower policy. Several heritage advisory committee recommendations were approved with amendments, and a report on shared hearing officer services was deferred.

• Rescinded firearms by-law 21-86, reverting to by-law 20-62 with further public consultation (6-3)
• Endorsed Peach King Centre Expansion at $21.9M gross cost, including $16,063,229.82 provincial funding agreement (carried)
• Renewed COVID-19 Vaccination Disclosure Policy until April 4, 2022 or province lifts requirements (8-1)
• Approved standalone employee Whistleblower Policy with third-party reporting mechanism (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Grimsby CEP item 3 as amended, adding conditions on construction design and setback (5-4)
• Approved Heritage Grimsby CEP item 4 as amended, appointing Pamela Evans as stakeholder representative (5-4)
• Deferred shared hearing officer services by-law to February 7, 2022 Council meeting (6-3)
• Referred firearms by-law report back to staff for more info on bow hunting areas and adding lands/waters (8-1)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment is meeting via Zoom to consider minor variance applications for properties on Nassau Drive, Donland Avenue, Chestnut Drive, Kemp Road East, and Balmoral Avenue. The agenda also includes a request to withdraw application A33-21 for 3 Nassau Drive, a deferral request for 34 Donland Avenue, and a resolution regarding OLT appeals of COA decisions. Delegations from property owners and agents are scheduled for each application.

• A33-21 - 3 Nassau Drive: request for withdrawal
• A04-22 - 34 Donland Avenue: request for deferral
• A01-22 - 27 Chestnut Drive: minor variance hearing
• A02-22 - 488 Kemp Road East: minor variance hearing
• A03-22 - 2 Balmoral Avenue: minor variance hearing

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications, withdrew one application with a partial fee refund, and deferred two others. It also recommended that Council adopt a prescribed format for Ontario Land Tribunal appeal information reports, including considering them in closed session.

• Approved rear yard setback variance at 27 Chestnut Drive (9.8m vs 12.0m required) (carried)
• Approved accessory building height variance at 488 Kemp Road East (5.7m vs 4.5m permitted) (carried)
• Approved withdrawal of A33-21 at 3 Nassau Drive with 70% fee refund of $1,820 (carried)
• Deferred indefinitely A04-22 at 34 Donland Avenue (secondary suite in cellar) (carried)
• Deferred indefinitely A03-22 at 2 Balmoral Avenue (multiple variances) pending arborist assessment (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt prescribed format for OLT appeal information reports, including closed session consideration (carried)

Grimsby Art Gallery Board

The Grimsby Art Gallery Advisory Board is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adopting the previous minutes, receiving reports from the chair and director, and discussing upcoming events like Wayzgoose and ongoing mini silent auctions. The board will also review the strategic plan's status and craft a general reset covering membership, donations, sponsorship, volunteers, and the endowment fund.

• Discussion of Wayzgoose event
• Update on ongoing mini silent auctions
• Strategic plan update and current status
• Crafting a general reset for membership, donations, sponsorship, volunteers, and endowment fund
• Update on Grimsby 2022 plans

The Grimsby Art Gallery Advisory Board accepted the Grimsby Museum Board's invitation to a joint meeting to discuss a potential joint membership option. The board also accepted the Manager & Curator's report, which included updates on hiring, programming, and proposed studio improvements. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or discussion-based.

• Accepted Museum Board's invitation to joint meeting (AG-22-4, carried)
• Accepted Manager & Curator's Report dated January 13, 2022 (AG-22-3, carried)
• Adopted agenda for January 13, 2022 meeting (AG-22-1, carried)
• Accepted minutes of December 9, 2021 meeting (AG-22-2, carried)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, the CEO's report, and the monthly budget, and to discuss the 2022 library budget, a marketing coordinator presentation, policy reviews, and a pandemic update. The board will also hold a closed session for the CEO evaluation.

• 2022 Library Budget report
• Inclement Weather Policy Review
• Programming Policy Review
• Pandemic Service Levels Timeline
• CEO Evaluation (closed session)

The Grimsby Public Library Board approved the draft 2022 budget and recommended it to Town Council, along with a new Library Strategic Priorities Reserve. The board also approved a revised Inclement Weather and Unscheduled Closure Policy and received the CEO evaluation in closed session. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved draft 2022 budget and recommended to Town Council (carried)
• Recommended creation of Library Strategic Priorities Reserve to Town Council (carried)
• Approved revised Inclement Weather and Unscheduled Closure Policy (carried)
• Received pandemic update report for information (carried)
• Received CEO evaluation in closed session (carried)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a heritage permit application for 133 Main Street East, hear a delegation from the applicant team, and receive updates on various heritage properties and projects. The agenda also includes the election of a chair and vice chair, and a report on business working group meetings. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Heritage Permit Report HG 22-01 for 133 Main Street East with conservation plan and impact assessments
• Delegation from applicant team regarding 133 Main Street East
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Verbal updates on Grimsby Beach, Main Street East, Nixon Hall, Carnegie Library, designation plaques, grants, and budget
• Report HG-22-02 on Business Working Group Meetings

The committee approved the heritage permit for 133 Main Street East, subject to numerous conditions including conservation of the heritage resource, demolition of the coach house and modern front porch, and detailed restoration requirements. The committee also approved reallocating $10,000 from Professional Services to Heritage Grants for 2022 budget. A proposal to establish working groups was defeated.

• Approved heritage permit for 133 Main Street East with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved reallocating $10,000 from Professional Services to Heritage Grants (carried)
• Defeated proposal to establish working groups with max 5 members (5-5)
• Appointed Councillor Bothwell as chair and Kate Sharrow as vice chair for 2022
• Received legal counsel information on 133 Main Street East from closed session
• Appointed Pamela Evans and Olia Jurychuk as stakeholder reps for Heritage Conservation District Study
• Deferred remaining agenda items to February 8, 2022 meeting

Planning Development Open House

This is a public open house, not a decision-making meeting, focused on a planning application for 9 and 11 Kerman Avenue. Presentations will be given by Town Planner Adam Gignac and Jared Marcus of IBI Group, followed by registered delegations from residents. Supporting documents include an open house notice and information brief for the property.

• Open house for 9 & 11 Kerman Avenue planning application
• Presentations by Adam Gignac (Town Planner) and Jared Marcus (IBI Group)
• Registered speakers include residents from Sumac Court, Esplanade Lane, Kerman Avenue, and Main Street West
• Supporting documents: Open House Notice and Information Brief for 9 & 11 Kerman Avenue

Grimsby Museum Board

The Grimsby Museum Board is meeting to review and discuss the draft 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, which outlines five goals for the museum's future, including preservation, branding, participation, community engagement, and financial stability. The board will also hear the Museum Manager/Curator report and consider correspondence. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• Review of Grimsby Museum Strategic Plan 2022-2027
• Museum Manager/Curator Report (DGM 22-01)
• Correspondence: Approval_1343268_Corporation of the Town of Grimsby - Grimsby Museum
• Adoption of minutes from December 1, 2021 meeting

The Grimsby Museum Board held a routine meeting, adopting the agenda, the December 1, 2021 minutes, and the Museum Manager/Curator's report. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included the social media membership campaign, endowment fund, planned giving, and strategic plan baseline targets.

• Adopted meeting agenda (GM-22-01) - carried
• Adopted December 1, 2021 minutes for information (GM-22-02) - carried
• Accepted Museum Manager/Curator report as presented (GM-22-03) - carried