Grimsby public meetings in 2024

Property Standards Committee and Committee of Adjustment

The Property Standards Committee and Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a property standards appeal and three minor variance applications. The session includes presentations from staff and property owners regarding specific local addresses.

• Property Standards Appeal Hearing: Order No. 2024-560 for 16-20 Ontario St
• Minor Variance A38-24 for 28 Diana Avenue
• Minor Variance A39-24 for 16 Bell Avenue
• Minor Variance A33-24 for 61 Main Street East

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss social prescribing follow-ups and review written responses from an age-friendly survey. Members will also address the committee selection process, the work plan, and the year-end report to Council.

• Review of Age Friendly Survey written responses
• OACAO Social Prescribing Pre-Conference follow-up
• Discussion on Committee Member Selection Process
• Review of Age Friendly Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Year-End Report to Council including Age Friendly Action List

Community Services Committee

The Grimsby Community Services Committee will review several discussion reports, including recommendations for the Mayfair Pickleball Courts, a proposal to replace the Grimsby Tennis Clubhouse, a report on park and facility naming, and a draft RZone Code of Conduct policy. The committee will also receive a departmental update and a winter leisure guide for 2025. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Mayfair Pickleball Courts Survey Results and Recommendations (DCS-24-66)
• Tennis Clubhouse Building Replacement proposal (DCS-24-67)
• Park and Facility Names Report (DCS-24-68)
• RZone Code of Conduct Policy draft (DCS-24-69)
• Community Services Department Information Update – Winter Leisure Guide 2025 (DCS-24-70)

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to review staff activity, statistics, and budget reports for November 2024. The board will discuss terms of employment regarding vacation updates and an electronic monitoring policy.

• Terms of Employment Report regarding updated vacation in line with new ToG CWA
• Electronic Monitoring Policy Report
• Monthly Budget Report for period ending November 2024
• Reports from Santa Claus Parade, CEO Evaluation, and Feasibility Study committees

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to receive verbal updates on heritage grants and legislation. The committee will also discuss the Heritage Grimsby Mapping Project and establish its 2025 meeting calendar.

• Heritage Grimsby Mapping Project - Points of Interest 2025
• Ontario Heritage Act update
• Heritage Property Grant update
• 2025 Heritage Committee Meeting Calendar

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public meeting on the proposed zoning by‑law amendment for 152 Main Street West. Staff planner Sawroop Sandhu and agents Chloe Andre and Stephen Fraser of A.J. Clarke & Associates will present. The committee will discuss the amendment as outlined in the attached documents.

• Proposed Zoning By‑Law Amendment (PA‑24‑39) for 152 Main Street West
• Staff presentation by Planner Sawroop Sandhu
• Agent presentation by Chloe Andre and Stephen Fraser, A.J. Clarke & Associates

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the Manager Curator report and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule. The session includes a review of the Spacefile Vault Layout.

• DCS-24-60 Art Gallery Manager Curator Report
• Review of Spacefile Vault Layout
• Planning for 2025 meetings

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee will review operational updates, consultant updates, and educational opportunities. It will also consider joint issues with proposed solutions, advocacy opportunities, and communications matters. The meeting will set the date for the next session on January 15, 2025.

• Operational updates
• Consultant updates
• Educational opportunities
• Joint‑issues and proposed solutions
• Advocacy opportunities

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council will consider and vote on several by-laws, including the 2025 interim tax levy and borrowing authorizations. Consent reports for the interim tax levy (FIN-24-41) and borrowing for current expenditures (FIN-24-43) will be approved. Discussion reports include a sign‑by‑law variance for 25 Adelaide Street and process improvements for the Committee of Adjustment.

• Adopt By-law 24-82 to provide for the 2025 interim tax levy
• Adopt By-law 24-83 to authorize borrowing for 2025 expenditures
• Adopt By-law 24-81 to amend By-law 16-82
• Approve consent report FIN-24-41 (2025 Interim Tax Levy)
• Approve consent report FIN-24-43 (2025 Borrowing for Current Expenditures)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review the Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan for 2024‑2029 and the Parks Master Plan Progress Report. It will also receive updates on museum accession and information reports. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion Report DCS‑24‑64 – Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan 2024‑2029
• Discussion Report DCS‑24‑65 – Parks Master Plan Progress Report
• Museum Accessions Report – DCS‑24‑62 (November 2024)
• Museum Information Report – DCS‑24‑63 (November 2024)
• Presentation by Tree House Energy Services on Energy Conservation and Demand Management

Special Council Meeting

The Grimsby Special Council will hold a closed session to provide education and training on the Transportation Master Plan, as allowed under section 239(3.1)(1) of the Municipal Act. The council will also confirm By-law 24-80, which adopts and ratifies matters previously dealt with by council resolution. Standard procedural items such as Call to Order, Land Acknowledgement, Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest, and Approval of the Agenda are also on the agenda.

• Closed Session – Transportation Master Plan workshop (education/training)
• Confirm By-law 24-80 to adopt, confirm, and ratify council resolutions
• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will automatically approve the 2024‑2025 Salt Management Plan and the 2024‑2025 Winter Control Manual. It will discuss an amendment to By‑Law 16‑82 that contains updated wording, and it will consider endorsing the 2024 Roads QMS Operational Plan. A verbal update on QEW resurfacing and a notice of submission for the Niagara Escarpment Crossing CEA are also on the agenda.

• Consent endorsement of the 2024‑2025 Salt Management Plan
• Discussion of By‑Law 16‑82 amendment – updated wording
• Discussion endorsement of the 2024 Roads QMS Operational Plan
• Consent endorsement of the 2024‑2025 Winter Control Manual
• Verbal update on QEW resurfacing

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board is meeting to review the 2025 budget report and policies regarding CEO recruitment and succession. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim CEO.

• 2025 Library Budget Report
• CEO Recruitment and Selection Policy Report
• CEO & Chief Librarian Absences and Succession Policy
• Interim CEO appointment (Closed Session)
• October 2024 Monthly Budget Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications (14 Teeter Place and 76 Main St West) and a land consent application for 624 Ridge Road West. Delegations of ownership and representation for each application will be recorded, and members will discuss possible process improvements.

• Minor variance A36-24 – 14 Teeter Place
• Minor variance A37-24 – 76 Main St West
• Land consent B07-24 – 624 Ridge Road West
• Delegations of owners and agents for each application
• Discussion of process improvements to COA procedures

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a fire service delivery review and future roadmap for Grimsby and Lincoln Fire Services. The committee will also address a communications plan.

• CAO-24-07: Fire Service Delivery Review and Future Roadmap of Grimsby and Lincoln Fire Services Project
• Communications Plan

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review a summary of written responses from a survey and discuss social prescribing follow-ups. The agenda also includes the preparation of a year-end report to Council.

• Review of Age Friendly Survey written responses
• OACAO Social Prescribing Pre-Conference follow-up
• Year-End Report to Council

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council will discuss the Forty Creek Distillery application for a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence (sale by the glass). A staff memorandum will be reviewed regarding the provincial removal of Niagara Region's planning responsibilities. A notice of motion from Councillor Baradziej on a veterans crosswalk will be considered, along with amendments to user fees and a confirming by‑law.

• TC-24-17 Forty Creek Distillery Application for Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence – Sale by the Glass
• Staff Memorandum: Provincial Announcement – Removal of Niagara Region's Planning Responsibilities
• Notice of Motion – Councillor Baradziej: Veterans Crosswalk
• By‑law 24-78 amendment to User Fees and Charges
• By‑law 24-79 confirming by‑law to adopt, confirm, and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution

Special Council Meeting

The council will present the Strategic Priorities Successes briefing by Tony Del Monaco. It will review the Preliminary Project Budget for 2025. The body will consider adopting By-law 24-77, which confirms and ratifies matters dealt with by council resolution. All items are scheduled for discussion and possible approval.

• Presentation: Council Strategic Priorities Successes – Tony Del Monaco
• Review of 2025 Preliminary Project Budget (attachment)
• Adoption of By-law 24-77 Confirming By-law (attachment)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update on the Heritage Grimsby Mapping Project for 2024‑2025. It will review the Heritage Property Grant Recommendations (HR. 24‑17). The committee will consider the heritage permit application for 2 5th Street and the associated Designation Bylaw 24‑49.

• Heritage Grimsby Mapping Project Plan 2024‑2025 (verbal update)
• Heritage Property Grant Recommendations (HR. 24‑17)
• Heritage Permit application for 2 5th Street (HR. 24‑18)
• Appendix A – Designation Bylaw 24‑49 (supporting document)

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee will review post-meeting minutes from October, receive verbal updates on business openings and tourism initiatives, and hear a presentation on the Official Plan status.

• Receipt of October 3, 2024 committee minutes
• Receipt of October 8, 2024 Development Industry Liaison Task Force minutes
• Presentation on Official Plan status update
• Verbal updates on economic development webpage and business ambassador program
• Upcoming liaison task force meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will hear presentations regarding pickleball play and review several facility updates. The meeting includes discussions on the Peach King Centre expansion and the demolition of the Oakes Road Soccer Clubhouse.

• Mayfair Pickleball Courts Update
• Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation status update
• Oakes Road Soccer Clubhouse Demolition
• Relocation of Livingston Activity Centre Programs
• Community Project Grant Program - 2024 Recipients

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council will meet to discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal representation and a new accessible parking by-law. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss potential land acquisition and task force appointments.

• OLT Representation for 262 Mud Street West
• By-law 24-75 to amend By-law 14-45 regarding Accessible Parking
• Grimsby Community Development Grant Program 2024 Recipients
• Integrity Commissioner Final Investigation Report IC-31896-0524
• Closed session regarding potential land acquisition

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to review a staff recommendation report regarding a zoning by-law amendment. The primary focus of the meeting is the proposed changes to accessible parking regulations.

• Discussion of Accessible Parking Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2402)

Finance Committee

The Grimsby Finance Committee will consider appointing municipal auditors and adopt a comprehensive update to 2025 user fees for services such as animal control, building, fire, and water. It will also review the town’s reserve fund policy, capital financing policy, and receive a cost update on the Peach King Centre expansion. A vehicle replacement proposal for the Building Department will be discussed as well.

• FIN-24-31 Appointment of Auditors
• FIN-24-32 User Fees and Charges Update (2025 fees for multiple services)
• FIN-24-33 Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
• FIN-24-34 Capital Financing Policy
• FIN-24-35 Peach King Centre Expansion Cost Update

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee will meet to discuss outstanding subcommittee items and a resolution to dissolve that subcommittee. The meeting includes verbal updates on the West Niagara Shared Services Fire Agreement and the procurement process.

• Resolution to dissolve Joint Fire Services Advisory Subcommittee
• Verbal update on West Niagara Shared Services Fire Agreement
• Verbal update on procurement process

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council will consider two by‑laws that create a shared fire protection agreement with the Town of Lincoln and establish a Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes closed‑session updates on the municipal biodigester and a parkland discussion, as well as routine approvals of previous minutes and various correspondence. All items are listed for discussion or approval during the October 21, 2024 council session.

• By‑law 24‑72 – authorize a shared services agreement with the Town of Lincoln for fire protection services
• By‑law 24‑73 – amend By‑law 21‑68 to establish a Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee of Grimsby and Lincoln
• By‑law 24‑74 – confirm and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution
• Closed session – Biodigester update (public comments under solicitor‑client privilege)
• Closed session – Parkland discussion (public comments on proposed land acquisition/disposition)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review a report on public feedback regarding the Official Plan Review Update. The body will also discuss comments on ERO 019-9210 concerning additional residential units.

• PA-24-35 Official Plan Review Update - Phase 2 What We Heard Report
• PA-24-36 Comments on ERO 019-9210 Regarding Additional Residential Units

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications: 66 Cheval Drive, 31 Diana Avenue, and 61 Main Street East. The meeting includes the usual procedural items such as call to order, disclosure of interest, and review of previous minutes. Delegations will be recorded for each applicant. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2024.

• Minor variance – 66 Cheval Drive (Application A35-24)
• Minor variance – 31 Diana Avenue (Application A34-24)
• Minor variance – 61 Main Street East (Application A33-24)

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee will review survey results and an action log from September 2024. The meeting will also include announcements regarding webinars and public art gallery programs.

• Review of September 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of survey results
• Review of Age Friendly Action Log
• Announcements on AFC webinars
• Grimsby Public Art Gallery Age Friendly Programs Launch

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board will meet to review policies regarding recruitment, succession planning, and board assessments. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss a feasibility study and the CEO's job description and posting.

• CEO Recruitment and Selection Policy
• CEO Job Description and Job Posting
• Feasibility Study (Closed Session)
• September Budget Report
• Ontario Public Library Week Proclamation

Grimsby Development Industry Liaison Task Force

The Grimsby Development Industry Liaison Task Force is meeting to establish its purpose, governance, and guidelines. The group will discuss general development issues including the housing market and urban design.

• Review of the June 2024 Terms of Reference
• Discussion on the housing market
• Integration of Urban Design Charrettes
• Letters of Credit posting, reductions, and release
• Regional integration and communications

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council meeting on Oct 7, 2024 will consider routine consent reports, adopt By‑law 24‑71 to confirm prior council resolutions, and hold a closed session to discuss committee conduct, a parkland land acquisition, and approve closed‑session minutes. The council will also receive board minutes from the Grimsby Public Library Board and the Committee of Adjustment, and hear updates from the regional councillor.

• Adoption of By‑law 24‑71 to confirm and ratify matters dealt with by council resolution
• Closed‑session discussion of Committee Conduct
• Closed‑session discussion of Parkland acquisition or disposition
• Approval of closed‑session minutes for Sep 23, 2024 and Oct 1, 2024
• Receipt of board minutes from Grimsby Public Library Board (June 12, 2024) and Committee of Adjustment (Sept 17, 2024)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss a new short-term rental by-law and licensing program. The body will also review a branding project for the Town of Grimsby and address committee vacancies.

• Short Term Rental By-law and Licencing Report (BYL-24-06)
• Town of Grimsby Branding Project (CAO-24-06)
• Recommended Committee Appointments (TC-24-13)
• Memo regarding the extension of Legal Services Contract

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider routine consent reports and discuss the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statement Report. It will also review the 2024 Second Quarter Financial Update. A memorandum will provide a cost update on the Peach King Centre expansion. A presentation by James Brennan of Grant Thornton will cover financial statements and audit findings.

• FIN-24-27 – 2023 Consolidated Financial Statement Report
• FIN-24-28 – 2024 Second Quarter Financial Update
• Memo – Peach King Centre Expansion Cost Update (September 2024)
• Presentation by James Brennan (Grant Thornton) on financial statements and audit findings
• Routine consent reports (non‑controversial items)

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on new businesses, expansions, and ongoing municipal projects. The session includes a presentation from Bright Workspace and reports on concierge services for local businesses.

• Presentation by Bright Workspace
• Update on Century Condos by DeSantis Homes groundbreaking and grand opening
• Tourism Strategy Funding Application to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
• First meeting of the Grimsby Development Industry Liaison Taskforce on October 8, 2024
• Concierge service updates for Anatolia SPA, Grimsby Innovation Centre, Precision Metalworks, Lizak Farm, and a clinic at 61 Main St. East

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will meet to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for accessible parking. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes and consent reports.

• Public hearing for PA-24-33: Accessible Parking Zoning By-law Amendment
• Review of Planning Touchpoint - Fall 2024
• Review of Q2 2024 Building Activity Report
• Review of September 4, 2024 Planning & Development Committee minutes
• Review of September 16, 2024 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes

Special Council Meeting

Council will meet for a closed session to conduct a heritage workshop for member education and training. The meeting also includes the confirmation of By-law 24-70 to ratify matters previously dealt with by Council resolution.

• Closed session Heritage Workshop for member education
• By-law 24-70 to adopt, confirm, and ratify Council resolutions

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a report from the manager curator and review updated terms of reference approved by Council. The committee will also discuss membership updates and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Art Gallery Manager Curator Report - October 2024
• Revised Terms of Reference approved by Council
• Update on Committee Membership
• 2025 meeting schedule

Public Works Committee

The Grimsby Public Works Committee will approve two routine consent items: the 2024 DWQMS Risk Assessment Review and the 2024 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan endorsement. It will discuss the Public Works Department Update for Fall 2024, Grimsby Beach tourism and parking considerations, and a staff memorandum on the City of St. Catharines Green Road Pilot Project. The meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers.

• Consent approval of 2024 DWQMS Risk Assessment Review (routine)
• Consent approval of 2024 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan endorsement (routine)
• Discussion of Public Works Department Update – Fall 2024
• Discussion of Grimsby Beach Tourism and Parking Considerations
• Review of City of St. Catharines – Green Road Pilot Project memorandum

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council will discuss extending the Integrity Commissioner contract (TC‑24‑12) and review the 2025 Budget Timelines & Planning Report (FIN‑24‑26). It will also consider three historic‑designation by‑laws for properties at 12 St. Andrews Avenue, 282 Main Street West, and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner (By‑law 24‑68). A motion to reconsider a development at 30 Viking Drive will be presented in closed session.

• Extension of Integrity Commissioner Contract – TC‑24‑12
• 2025 Budget Timelines & Planning Report – FIN‑24‑26
• By‑law 24‑66: historic designation for 12 St. Andrews Avenue
• By‑law 24‑67: historic designation for 282 Main Street West
• Reconsideration motion for 30 Viking Drive – NOM_Reconsideration Viking

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee will consider the minutes from its June 19, 2024 meeting and several fire sub‑committee meetings held between July and September 2024. It will also review the existing service agreement for the fire services. The date for the next meeting is listed as to be determined.

• Review Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee Minutes (June 19, 2024)
• Review Fire Sub‑Committee Minutes – July 11, 2024
• Review Fire Sub‑Committee Minutes – July 25, 2024
• Review Fire Sub‑Committee Minutes – August 15, 2024
• Review Service Agreement

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will consider two land‑consent applications (379 Ridge Road East and 23 Park Road North) and four minor‑variance applications (23 Park Road North, 215 Mountain Road, 6 Hunter Road, and 11 Lawrence Avenue). A notice of motion regarding the OLT municipal package will also be presented. Delegations for the applicants and owners are listed. The meeting will conclude with any other business and adjournment.

• Land consent – B06‑24 – 379 Ridge Road East
• Land consent – B05‑24 – 23 Park Road North
• Minor variance – A32‑24 – 23 Park Road North
• Minor variance – A29‑24 – 215 Mountain Road
• Minor variance – A30‑24 – 6 Hunter Road

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss planning for a 2025 Symposium and review survey results. The body will also consider revised Terms of Reference and flag-related items.

• 2025 Symposium planning
• Parks Survey
• Senior's Club Survey
• Flag raising for October 1 and flag purchase
• Revised Terms of Reference

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review a report on the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program. The committee will also address the appointment of a Heritage Property Grant Selection Committee.

• Appointment of Heritage Property Grant Selection Committee
• Information Report HR. 24-16 regarding the Heritage Property Tax Incentive Program
• Verbal update on the Provincial Policy Statement
• Verbal update from the Working Group

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee will review updates from its Urban Canopy, Public Engagement, and Climate Adaptation working groups, discuss the 2025 budget recommendation and the 2023‑2024 review for Council, and consider a revised Terms of Reference. Additional items include planning for Earth Day 2025 and various community invitations and announcements.

• 2025 Budget Recommendation to Council (GGAC 2025 Budget Recommendations.pdf)
• 2023‑2024 Review for Council (GGAC Report to Council.pdf)
• Revised Terms of Reference (Grimsby Green Advisory Committee TOR.pdf)
• Earth Day 2025 planning – Microforest, Community Collaborations, Staff Invitation
• Working Group updates – Urban Canopy, Public Engagement, Climate Adaptation and Resiliency

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board will approve routine consent items, hear the CEO's report and monthly budget reports, and discuss several policy matters. Items for discussion include a board assessment, a review of the recruitment and selection policy, and a review of the succession planning policy. The board will also receive oral reports on library‑community connections, board goals, and upcoming events.

• Board Assessment – oral report and discussion (item 12.5)
• Recruitment and Selection Policy review (item 12.6)
• Succession Planning Policy review (item 12.7)
• Board Meeting Dates for 2025 – consent item (item 12.3)
• Monthly Budget Reports for June‑August 2024 – consent items (items 10.1‑10.3)

Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council meeting will consider and adopt three by‑laws: By‑law 24‑62 to enter an agency agreement with ONE Investment, By‑law 24‑63 to amend procedural by‑law 20‑65, and By‑law 24‑64 to amend the consolidated code of conduct by‑law 20‑74. The agenda also includes updates on the Governance Review (TC‑24‑09) and the Mid‑Term Procedure Review (TC‑24‑10), as well as several minor variance appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• By‑law 24‑62 Investment Agreement – agency agreement with ONE Investment
• By‑law 24‑63 Procedural By‑law Amendment – amendment to By‑law 20‑65
• By‑law 24‑64 Consolidated Code of Conduct Amendment – amendment to By‑law 20‑74
• Governance Review Update (TC‑24‑09) – includes final standing committees TORs
• Mid‑Term Procedure Review (TC‑24‑10) – includes revised procedural by‑law 20‑65

Culture Advisory Committee

The Culture Advisory Committee will meet on September 5, 2024 at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Members will receive and discuss the September information reports for the Grimsby Art Gallery and Grimsby Museum, including new museum accession items. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as a land acknowledgement, disclosures, and announcements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Art Gallery Information Report – September 2024
• Grimsby Museum Information Report – September 2024
• Grimsby Museum Incoming Accessions – September 2024

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee will hear verbal updates on several ongoing and upcoming projects, including the Vermeer HQ groundbreaking, Jackie O’s Boutique opening, and a tourism strategy funding application. No formal motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Groundbreaking Ceremony – Vermeer HQ (August 1, 2024)
• Jackie O’s Boutique Opening (August 15, 2024)
• C&C Consulting – Barra Fattal Entrepreneurship Tools Workshop (Sept 17, 2024 at Grimsby Public Library)
• Mayor’s Masters Golf Tournament (August 28, 2024)
• Tourism Strategy Funding Application

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will meet to review a draft plan of subdivision for 165 Lake St. The agenda includes the receipt of previous minutes and consent reports, with the subdivision application being the primary discussion item.

• Review of 165 Lake St Plan of Subdivision (PA24-25)
• Receipt of Planning and Development Committee minutes (Aug 7, 2024)
• Receipt of Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Aug 13, 2024)
• Consent reports for routine items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review reports on procurement and tax arrears. The body will discuss proposed amendments to the investment policy and receive a cost update for the Peach King Centre expansion.

• Investment Policy Amendments (FIN-24-24)
• Peach King Centre Expansion August cost update (FIN-24-25)
• Bi-Annual Procurement Report (FIN-24-22)
• Tax Arrears Update (FIN-24-23)

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will discuss three minor variance applications for 4 Balmoral Avenue, 386 Park Road North, and 7 Vanderburgh Lane. It will also review a land consent application for 245 Main Street East. Delegations of interest will be recorded for each applicant.

• Minor variance application A28-24 at 4 Balmoral Avenue
• Minor variance application A27-24 at 386 Park Road North
• Minor variance application A26-24 at 7 Vanderburgh Lane
• Land consent application B04-24 at 245 Main Street East

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee is meeting to establish a plan of action based on a needs assessment. The primary focus of this discussion is Niagara Regional Transit (NRT).

• Establishment of a Plan of Action based on Needs Assessment regarding Niagara Regional Transit (NRT)
• Resignation of Ursula Pelissero

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to review July meeting minutes, receive verbal updates on a heritage project, and discuss grant selection criteria. The session includes a closed-designation workshop.

• Review of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Verbal update on 35 Victoria Terrace Groundbreaking
• Discussion of Grant Selection Criteria
• Closed session for heritage designation orientation

Planning and Development Committee

The Grimsby Planning and Development Committee will consider three discussion reports. One proposes a condominium development at 2 Slessor Boulevard. Another recommends an amendment to the Accessible Parking Zoning By-law. The third seeks an extension of the demolition credit under the Development Charge.

• PA-24-17 – Staff recommendation for a condominium at 2 Slessor Boulevard (draft plan attached)
• PA-24-20 – Accessible Parking Zoning By-law Amendment (introductory report)
• PA-24-23 – Development Charge demolition credit extension request for 21‑23 Main Street East

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review several discussion reports, including a draft amendment to By‑law 23‑24 that would change facility rental deposit and cancellation fees. It will also consider road‑closure plans for the 2024 Santa Claus Parade and the 2024 Remembrance Day event. Additional items include responses to motions on lights in parks and shoreline protection.

• Draft amendment to By‑law 23‑24 on facility rental deposit and cancellation fees (DCS‑24‑37)
• Grimsby Santa Claus Parade 2024 road‑closure report (DCS‑24‑35)
• Remembrance Day 2024 event road‑closure report (DCS‑24‑36)
• Lights in Parks – Notice of Motion response (DCS‑24‑39)
• Shoreline Protection – Notice of Motion response (DCS‑24‑40)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the 2023 Annual RQMS Infrastructure Review Report (DPW-24-17). It will also consider the Baker Road North Parking Recommendations, including a draft amendment to the Baker Road North Parking Restrictions By-law (DPW-24-18). The meeting includes routine items such as receipt of the May 27, 2024 minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of 2023 Annual RQMS Infrastructure Review Report (DPW-24-17)
• Review of Baker Road North Parking Recommendations (DPW-24-18)
• Draft amendment to Baker Road North Parking Restrictions By-law
• Receipt of Public Works Committee minutes from May 27, 2024
• Next Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Grimsby Town Council will hold a special meeting on July 22, 2024. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement, disclosure of pecuniary interest, approval of the agenda, and a review of Niagara Power Incorporated's annual general meeting package. The council will consider By‑law 24‑58, a confirming by‑law, before adjourning.

• Confirming By-law 24-58 (by-law)
• Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting package
• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee will discuss the Street Tree Planting Strategy, review an Invasive Species Action Plan, and consider a recommendation for an Environmental Staff Position in the 2025 Budget.

• Street Tree Planting Strategy discussion
• Invasive Species Action Plan review
• Recommendation for Environmental Staff Position
• Review of Official Plan by Director of Planning
• Community Development Grant Program update

Committee of Adjustment

The Grimsby Committee of Adjustment will hear four minor variance applications for properties at 15 Nassau Drive, Iroquois Trail, 256 Mountain Road, and 30 Viking Drive. The agenda also includes a land consent item and routine business such as call to order, disclosures of interest, and review of previous minutes. Decisions on these applications will be recorded and the next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2024.

• Minor variance A24-24 – 15 Nassau Drive
• Minor variance A25-24 – Iroquois Trail
• Minor variance A23-24 – 256 Mountain Road
• Minor variance A22-24 – 30 Viking Drive
• Land Consent

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive several verbal updates and a formal report. The agenda includes updates on heritage designations, the Heritage Conservation District, and Bill 139. The committee will also review the Designated Property Grant Program report.

• Designated Property Grant Program Report (HR 24-14)
• Update on Heritage Conservation District
• Update on Insurance Toolkit
• Update on Bill 139
• Update on Designations & Register Extension

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on a new Community Benefits Charges strategy and an Integrity Commissioner investigation report. Council will also consider several by-laws, including historical designations for properties on Main Street East and 5th Street. Additionally, the agenda covers updates to grant programs and parking restrictions on Governors Road.

• Community Benefits Charges Strategy and By-law discussion
• Integrity Commissioner investigation report
• Historical designation for 227 Main Street East and 2 5th Street
• New parking restrictions along Governors Road
• Grimsby Community Development Grant Program Policy update

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review the terms of reference for a development industry liaison task force. The meeting also includes updates on business funding applications and local construction projects.

• Grimsby Development Industry Liaison Task Force Terms of Reference
• B&C Consulting presentation on Grimsby entrepreneurship
• Business Succession Planning and Tourism Strategy funding applications
• Construction updates for Anatolia SPA and Century Condos
• 2023 Niagara Employment Inventory Results

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the replacement of a fire aerial truck and debt issuance for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The meeting also includes a cost update for the Peach King Centre expansion and a verbal update on watermain rehabilitation.

• Fire Aerial Truck Replacement (FIN-24-16)
• West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Debt Issuance (FIN-24-15)
• Peach King Centre Expansion Cost Update (FIN-24-18)
• Forecasted Debenture Needs (FIN-24-17)
• Watermain Rehab at Olive, Lake, and Ontario streets

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

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Property Standards Committee and Committee of Adjustment

The committee will hear an appeal regarding a property standards order for 15 Robinson St. N. Members will also consider minor variance and land consent applications for properties on Bedford Park, Kelson Avenue North, and Main Street West. Additionally, the meeting includes a discussion on OLT appeals and terms of reference amendments.

• Property Standards Appeal: 15 Robinson St. N
• Minor Variance application: 13 Bedford Park
• Minor Variance application: 305 Kelson Avenue North
• Land Consent applications: 260 Main Street West (Lots 1 and 2)
• Amendment to Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates from working groups on urban canopy, public engagement, and climate resiliency. The body will also receive verbal updates regarding a natural asset inventory and a micro forest in Grimsby Beach.

• Motion for Urban Canopy Walk event and logo approval
• Review of Public Engagement Working Group meeting notes
• Review of Adaptation and Resiliency Working Group meeting notes
• Verbal update on Natural Asset Inventory
• Verbal update on micro forest in Grimsby Beach

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approving the 2024 OAC operating grant application and appointing a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The meeting also includes receiving the 2023 draft financial statements and a curator report on programming summaries.

• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Art Gallery Manager Curator Report on programming summaries
• Receipt of draft 2023 Financial Statements
• Approval of 2024 OAC Operating Grant application

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee will review the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the committee's workplan and the Age-Friendly Communities Evaluation Guide.

• Workplan discussion
• Age-Friendly Communities Evaluation Guide review
• Receipt of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

The meeting includes a presentation on the CBC Strategy and delegations from Losani Homes and the West End Home Builders' Association. Council will also review an endorsement package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee and a memorandum regarding amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.

• CBC Strategy presentation
• Delegations from Losani Homes and West End Home Builders' Association
• Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee endorsement package
• Memorandum regarding Ontario Heritage Act amendments
• Confirmation of By-law 24-47

Grimsby Public Library Board

The Grimsby Public Library Board will review the 2023 audited financial statements and an annual report. The meeting also includes a website demonstration and a discussion regarding the disconnect from work policy.

• Review of Disconnect from Work Policy
• Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Annual Report discussion
• Website Demonstration
• Santa Claus Parade discussion

Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Grimsby Business Ambassador Program terms of reference and action plan. The agenda also includes a tourism strategy funding application and a proposal for a business succession planning toolkit. Members will also receive updates on several local development projects.

• Grimsby Business Ambassador Program Terms of Reference and Action Plan
• Tourism Strategy Funding Application
• Business Succession Planning Toolkit proposal (FedDev funding)
• Zoning Amendment for Grimsby Community Preschool at St. Andrews’s Church
• Fifth Wheel Losani Development subdivision agreement

Culture Advisory Committee

The Culture Advisory Committee is reviewing information reports regarding the local art gallery and museum. These updates include exhibition information and incoming museum accessions.

• Art Gallery Information Report - June 2024
• GPAG 2021-2024 Exhibition Information Report
• Museum Information Report - June 2024
• Museum Incoming Accessions Report - June 2024

Planning and Development Committee

The committee will discuss a staff recommendation report regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 540-544 North Service Road. The agenda also includes an information brief for an amendment at 502 Winston Road and updates on building activity.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 540-544 North Service Road
• Official Plan Amendment Application for 502 Winston Road (321 Hunter Road)
• Q1 2024 Building Activity Report
• Non-Core Asset Management Plan verbal update