The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Council Meeting Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 160 Livingston Avenue January 16, 2017 Present: Mayor R. N. Bentley Alderman S.D. Berry Alderman N.A. DiFlavio Alderman J. Dunstall Alderman J.L Johnston Alderman D. Kadwell Alderman C.I. Mullins Alderman M. Seaborn Alderman D.B. Wilson Regional Councillor T. Quirk Town Manager, D. Brandt Deputy Clerk, P. Susnyar 1. Call to Order a) The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Bentley announced that Pat Susnyar of the Administration Department would be Deputy Clerk for the Council meeting of January 16, 2017. 2. Disclosure of Interest a) There were no disclosures of interest.
Page 2 of 12 3. Adoption of Previous Council Minutes a) Council, December 19, 2016 C-17-1 Moved by Alderman Seaborn; Seconded by Alderman Johnston; Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of December 19, 2016 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 4. Delegations a) Chair Gordana Mosher and Chief Librarian Kathryn Drury Grimsby Public Library Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Chair Gordana Mosher and Chief Librarian Kathryn Drury presented the Grimsby Public Library Strategic Plan for 2016-2020. They responded to a variety of questions from members of Council. Council complimented them and all Library Board Members on the hard work put into preparing the Strategic Plan presentation. C-17-2 Moved by Alderman Seaborn; Seconded by Alderman Johnston; Resolved that the delegation of Gordana Mosher, Chair of the Grimsby Public Library Board and Chief Librarian Kathryn Drury of the Grimsby Public Library with reference to the Library Strategic Plan 2016-2020 be received. b) Adam Mottershead 10 Windward Drive, application for zoning amendment Adam Mottershead provided and reviewed a powerpoint presentation regarding the proposed multi-storey building at 10 Windward Drive. Members of Council asked questions of the presenter and stated that they appreciated his efforts.
Page 3 of 12 C-17-3 Moved by Alderman Johnston; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn; Resolved that the delegation of Adam Mottershead with reference to the application for a zoning amendment for 10 Windward Drive be received. c) Franz Kloibhofer MCIP, RPP, AJ Clarke and Associates, Registered Professional Land Use Planner for the Developer and Wayne Harrison, KNYMH Architecture, Architect for the Developer and Silvio Guglietti, Owner of Rosebay Construction Inc. 10 Windward Drive, residents shadowing study Franz Kloibhofer of AJ Clarke & Associates provided a verbal presentation in support of the submission to the Planning & Development Committee on January 10, 2017 on behalf of the owner. His presentation was followed by comments from Silvio Guglietti owner of Rosebay Construction Inc. Wayne Harrison, KNYMH Architecture, Architect for the Developer was also available to respond to questions. Members of Council directed questions to the three gentlemen. Mayor Bentley thanked them for attending the Council meeting to speak on this topic. C-17-4 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Dunstall; Resolved that the delegation of Franz Kloibhofer MCIP, RPP, AJ Clarke and Associates, Registered Professional Land Use Planner for the Developer and Wayne Harrison, KNYMH Architecture, Architect for the Developer and Silvio Guglietti, Owner of Rosebay Construction Inc. with reference to 10 Windward Drive, residents shadowing study be received. d) Joe Panetta, Board Member and Sean Straghan, Co-Chair of Grimsby Energy Inc. (GEI)
Page 4 of 12 Update on Biodigester Joe Panetta Board Member reviewed a powerpoint presentation regarding an update of the Biodigester to members of Council, which he supplied the night of the Council meeting. Sean Straghan Co-Chair of Grimsby Energy Inc. was also in attendance. Mr. Panetta stressed that it took 59 months to the day to receive all the necessary approvals from both Federal and Provincial government ministries. The target completion date is February 2017. Mayor Bentley extended thanks to them for the update on behalf of members of Council. C-17-5 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that the delegation of Joe Panetta, Board Member and Sean Straghan, Co-Chair of Grimsby Energy Inc. (GEI) regarding an update on Biodigester be received. 5. Approval of Committee Minutes a) Planning & Development Committee, January 10, 2017 C-17-6 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Kadwell; Resolved that Resolution PD-17-01 from the January 10, 2017 Planning & Development Committee meeting be lifted for separate consideration. C-17-7 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Dunstall; Resolved that Report P.A. 17-01 regarding Zoning Amendment application by Rosebay Construction Inc. at 10 Windward Drive be received and that the application be approved. Further that the draft by-law attached to the report as Appendix "A" be passed subject to: a) the Town agreeing with the applicant to the nature and extent of the community benefit(s) that is to be given in exchange for the
Page 5 of 12 increase in building height; b) the community benefit being included in the by-law; and c) the holding provision be removed. Recorded Vote: Yea: Aldermen Berry, DiFlavio, Dunstall, Mullins, Seaborn, Wilson and Mayor Bentley Nay: Aldermen Johnston and Kadwell C-17-8 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Dunstall; Resolved that the Planning & Development meeting minutes of January 10, 2017 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. b) Public Works, January 11, 2017 C-17-9 Moved by Alderman Mullins; Seconded by Alderman Kadwell; Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of January 11, 2017 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 6. Memorandum a) Site Plan Application - LJM Developments, 560 North Service Road C-17-10 Moved by Alderman Dunstall; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that a memorandum prepared by the Town's Senior Planner with reference 560 North Service Road Grimsby be received. b) Façade Grants for 22 and 24 Main Street West C-17-11 Moved by Alderman Dunstall; Seconded by Alderman Berry;
Page 6 of 12 7. Correspondence Resolved that the memorandum from the Director of Planning and Planner 1 with reference to Facade Grants for 22 and 24 Main Street West be received. a) Committee of Adjustment, January 3, 2017 C-17-12 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of January 3, 2017 be received and filed. b) Niagara Region T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award C-17-13 Moved by Alderman Kadwell; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Region with reference to the T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award be received. c) Letter from a resident of the Township of Wainfleet Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority audit request C-17-14 Moved by Alderman Seaborn; Seconded by Alderman Johnston; Resolved that the correspondence from Donna Cridland of Wainfleet with reference to the NPCA Board Selection Process and Direction from Minister of MNRF be received. d) Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority acknowledge receipt of resolutions passed by Township of Wainfleet and City of Niagara Falls regarding the NPCA Audit C-17-15 Moved by Alderman Johnston; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn;
Page 7 of 12 Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority with reference to requests from various municipalities pertaining to an audit be received. e) Township of Wainfleet, City of Thorold, Town of Pelham, City of Welland, City of St. Catharines, City of Niagara Falls, City of Port Colborne, City of Hamilton NPCA Audit C-17-16 Moved by Alderman Seaborn; Seconded by Alderman Johnston; Resolved that correspondence containing resolutions from various municipalities regarding a request for an audit of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority be received. C-17-17 Moved by Alderman DiFlavio; Seconded by Alderman Johnston; Resolved that the Council for the Town of Grimsby requests that the Grimsby representatives on Niagara Regional Council support any motion for an independent investigation into the procedures and practices of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, whether such motion is brought forward at a Niagara Regional Council meeting or a Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority board meeting. f) City of Welland Reconsideration of the Final Decision of the Waukesha Application C-17-18 Moved by Alderman Johnston; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn; Resolved that the correspondence from the City of Welland with reference to reconsideration of the final approval of the water resources Waukesha Application be received. g) City of Welland Election Modernization Changes
Page 8 of 12 C-17-19 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Kadwell; Resolved that the correspondence from the City of Welland with reference to Election Modernization Changes regarding Ranked Ballots be received. h) City of Welland Long-term, predictable, and formula-based funding in its Phase 2 programs for municipal governments C-17-20 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Mullins; Resolved that the Federal and Province Government long-term, predictable and formula-based funding in its municipal government incremental infrastructure requirements for Phase 2 programs be received. 8. By-laws a) 17-01 To amend Parking and Administrative By-law 16-82 of the Town of Grimsby b) 17-02 To appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Property Standards Officer and Screening Officer for the Town of Grimsby c) 17-03 Respecting litter, yard waste and the maintenance of property for the Town of Grimsby d) 17-04 To authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to borrow certain sums to meet certain expenditures of the Town of Grimsby for the year 2017 e) 17-05 To provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2017 for the Town of Grimsby f) 17-06 To amend the Official Plan of the Town of Grimsby
Page 9 of 12 (Official Plan Amendment 5, Building Height, 560 North Service Road) g) 17-07 To amend By-law No. 14-45 as amended (560 North Service Road) h) 17-08 To amend By-law No. 16-01 Respecting Planning Application Fees i) 17-09 To authorize the Execution of a Downtown Grimsby Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 2296569 Ontario Ltd. at 22 Main Street West j) 17-10 To authorize the Execution of a Downtown Grimsby Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 2296569 Ontario Ltd. at 22 Main Street West k) 17-11 To authorize the Execution of a Downtown Grimsby Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 2296569 Ontario Ltd. at 24 Main Street West l) 17-12 To authorize the Execution of a Downtown Grimsby Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 2296569 Ontario Ltd. at 24 Main Street West m) 17-13 To authorize the Execution of a Downtown Grimsby Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 2296569 Ontario Ltd. at 24 Main Street West C-17-21 Moved by Alderman Kadwell; Seconded by Alderman Berry; Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 17-01 - 17-14 inclusive and that same be read a first time.
Page 10 of 12 9. New Business a) Alderman DiFlavio Alderman DiFlavio thanked staff for all the work put into the request for reconsideration of the Greenbelt lands, including soil testing, determining land use, staff and Council member meetings with various Provincial Ministers. He stated it is disappointing that the Province did not listen to our suggestions for change and the opportunity to trade land previously designated as Greenbelt land, especially with the anticipated possibility of a GO Transit hub in Grimsby. Mayor Bentley Mayor Bentley indicated it was a big surprise to recently learn that there is no expected change to the lands designated as part of the Greenbelt for the Grimsby area, with no explanation provided from the Province. Mayor Bentley has met with MPP Oosterhoff who intends to request a review of the decisions made by the Greenbelt Committee. Alderman Kadwell Alderman Kadwell mentioned that the Accommodation Review Committee of the Niagara District School Board is hosting a public meeting at Grimsby Secondary School Thursday, January 26 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. He is encouraging everyone in our community to show strong support for keeping GSS open by attending this meeting. Alderman Berry Alderman Berry recommended to the community to contact the Niagara District School Board Trustee to express your thoughts about the school board proposal to amalgamate and possibly close area high schools. Alderman Wilson Alderman Wilson attended the Coldest Night of the Year event launch, which was held at GSS. The actual event is scheduled for
Page 11 of 12 Saturday, February 25th. Mayors from the Town of Lincoln and Township of West Lincoln have committed to participate and are encouraging Grimsby to join in as well. Alderman Seaborn Alderman Seaborn reminded everyone of the Transit Committee Open House here at Town Hall on Monday, January 30, 2017. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Open House, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Open question period. Alderman Mullins Alderman Mullins reminded everyone to participate in the Grimsby Museum Membership Program to promote the Grimsby Museum. Regional Councillor Quirk Regional Councillor Quirk mentioned the Inter-municipal Transit Update Report, which covers St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls. Dillon Consulting is suggesting a connection by forming a transit triangle between the three communities of West Lincoln, Grimsby and Lincoln. Mr. Quirk responded to Mayor Bentley's inquiry regarding the Nelles School concerns from residents pertaining to student walking traffic. Mr. Quirk intends to follow-up with Regional staff. Mr. Quirk is scheduled to attend the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Annual Conference January 29, 2017 on behalf of the Region of Niagara. 10. Next Meeting a) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. 11. Closed Session a) C-17-22 Moved by Alderman Berry; Seconded by Alderman Dunstall; Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations and Sec. 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
Page 12 of 12 municipal or local board employees Vacation Accrual 2016 Hiring Practices Retirement c) Administration & Finance, January 9, 2017 C-17-23 Moved by Alderman Dunstall; Seconded by Alderman Johnston; Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of January 9, 2017 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 12. By-laws a) 17-14 To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 16, 2017. C-17-24 Moved by Alderman Johnston; Seconded by Alderman Seaborn; Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 17-01 - 17-14 inclusive read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding. 13. Adjournment a) The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. R.N. Bentley Mayor P. Susnyar Deputy Town Clerk