Councillor B. McGregor

The five-year agreement between the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) team and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent be approved.

regarding Bill 23, Board Review as well as include reference to the Ontario Heritage Act items that are in Bill 23

That the Councillor Appointments to Committees of Council and Local Boards be approved.

Administration continue to monitor operations and report back to Council with the Final 2022 variance report after the completion of the year-end audit.

The contract in the amount of $5,856,790 (including H.S.T.) for work associated with T22-360

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, March 6, 2023

The Municipality enter into a five (5) year agreement for the 2023-2027 Municipal Grass Cutting Contract, No. T23-100, with the following tenderers that submitted compliant bids:

The Request for Proposal for the Provision of Nursing and Medical Supplies be awarded to Cardinal Health at a total value not to exceed $525,413 (including HST)

to permit medium density residential development and to establish the following regulations for an Apartment Dwelling use:

Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries complete the projects at the various veteran memorial parks in accordance with the Purchasing By-law, and the value of those projects will not exceed $200,000.

Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the maximizing the seasonal usage of Splash Pads. This motion will be added to the April 3, 2023 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

Administration develop recommendations for the draft 2024-2027 multi-year operating budget that give Council a starting position of a net tax impact at or below the estimated rate of annual inflation, in addition to a 1.5% increase for the capital asset management plan and a 0.5% increase in the allocation to the rate stabilization reserve.

That Council direct administration to review the opening and closing dates of all splash pads in Chatham-Kent, with the goal of maximizing seasonal usage. And that these changes be made as soon as possible.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to regulate the location of Large Scale Greenhouses between 300 metres and 1,500 metres from Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Residential High Density (RH) Zones, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 16(a), 16(b), 16(e), 16(f), 16(g), 17(c), 17(d), 17(e), 19(a) 20(a) and 21(a).

Current municipal summer camp fees remain unchanged, with any resulting deficit being included in this year

That administration develop a policy and protocol to provide clear direction and an administrative framework for the proper and consistent use of flags and flagpole(s) at all municipal facilities.

That Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorse Councillor Alysson Storey to stand for election on FCM

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

add Supportive Housing as an additional permitted use; and

set the minimum off-street parking requirement for a Supportive Housing use at 0.5 spaces per unit.

That the May 29, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

The application of 1000200034 Ontario Inc. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act for approval of a Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land Condominium) for a 167-unit vacant land condominium at the property known as 1001 Park Avenue West, in the Community of Chatham (City), in Part of Lot 19, Concession 5 (Raleigh), be approved, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Final Plan of Condominium.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

Zoning By-law Amendment Application File D-14 C/31/23/K to rezone the subject lands known as 444 Riverview Drive, in Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 (Raleigh), in the Community of Chatham (City), to a site-specific General Industrial-1671 (M1-1671) Zone

in the most egregious cases, such as harassment or assault, municipalities should be able to apply to a judge to remove a sitting member if recommended by an Integrity Commissioner

That the Municipality of Chatham-Kent supports the recommendations made by AMO that the;

That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor C. McGregor to be voted on at this meeting.

Councillor Jubenville’s remuneration be suspended for a period of three months.

The 90 days cover pay periods commencing September 1, 2023 and consecutively through October and November 2023 until 90 days complete.

Consent application File B-73/23, to sever and convey a 2,266 sq. m (24,393 sq. ft.) commercial parcel, known as 180 Queen Street (PIN No. 00506-0268), shown as Part 2 on the applicant’s sketch, in Lot 7, Part of Lots 6 & 8, and Part of Alley, Plan 291, in the Community of Chatham (City), be approved, subject to the following conditions:

The Fireworks By-law #156-2016, a By-law to regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks or any class or classes thereof be amended as follows:

Diwali be added to the list of approved dates for igniting and setting off of Consumer Fireworks.

All Chatham-Kent splash pads operate utilizing a sixteen-week season each summer with additional annual costs of $22,323 be referred to the 2024-2027 budget.

The preliminary landscape plan for the Regional Park along Bear Line Road be adopted.

Further engagement with impacted user groups be conducted to inform future site plan revisions and timelines on phased implementation.

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to encourage the Federal Government to support the sustainability and growth of critical infrastructure through a new round of flexible federal-provincial infrastructure funding through:

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

Comments received regarding the proposed South Wheatley Secondary Plan be referred to Administration for consideration and potential revisions to the Plan; and that the final Official Plan policy be presented for adoption at a future Council meeting, for which public notice will be given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 BL/52/23/C, to rezone the subject lands, in Part of Lot 11, Concession 1, WCR (Harwich), in the Community of Blenheim, to Residential Low Density Fourth (RL4), Residential Low Density Fourth-1693 (RL4-1693), Residential High Density Second (RH2), Urban Commercial (Neighbourhood Commercial) (UC(NC)) and Open Space (OS1), to facilitate a new residential subdivision together with neighbourhood commercial and open space uses, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.

Council initiate abandonment, under section 84(2) of the Drainage Act, of all groynes and seawalls that are part of the Burk Drainage Works.

That Council direct administration to lobby the Provincial and Federal governments for funds for application to new shoreline protection along Erie Shore Drive and related engineering reports with the intention of those funds reducing and deferring costs to residents and agricultural lands and increasing protection.

Council consider the Preliminary Report for the Burk Drainage Works and instruct the Drainage Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a final report for the recommended Option 1A under section 78 of the Drainage Act.

The amended Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy, attached as Appendix A, be approved.

to amend the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law 219-2009, as amended, to introduce

The 2023 Municipal Comprehensive Review Report (25-Year Growth Forecasts, Land Supply and Land Needs Analysis) prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., be adopted.

Administration report back, as soon as possible, with an action plan and funding source to address the various Life Safety concerns identified in the Building Condition Assessment report for the Civic Centre.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

The audited consolidated financial statements of Entegrus Inc. for 2022 be approved.

$3,000,000 of the 2023 projected surplus be transferred to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for use in the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget to fund one-time budget requests.

build multiple smaller buildings (cabins/tiny homes) to replace the current emergency housing program at Victoria Park Place

The Traffic Calming Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

The Sidewalk Network Completion Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

That the by-laws be taken as read for the third time and finally passed.

Official Plan Amendment D-09 C/05/23/K, being OPA No. 79, in Part of Lots 20 & 21, Concession 1, being Part 2 on Registered Plan 24R-7828, to re-designate the subject lands from Public Facility to Highway Commercial Area, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time

A letter be sent to local MPPs, the executive chair of Tribunals Ontario, the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Premier of Ontario, and copied to all municipalities in Ontario requesting that the Government of Ontario immediately move forward on the 61 recommendations

The Debt Management Strategy attached as Appendix A be approved.

Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding roadways previously funded by the Provincial Government. This matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

That Chatham-Kent Council adopt the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Municipal Budget, and end Council

That a Lifecycle Senior Services IT reserve be created for the establishment of lifecycle funds for information and technology for Senior Services, as recommended by the Budget Committee.

Zoning By-law Amendment application D-14 C/30/23/H, in Part of Lot 16, Plan 412, in the Community of Chatham (City), to change the zoning of the subject property to Residential Medium Density Second-1672 (RM2-1672), to permit a Multiple Dwelling, as an additional permitted use

That Chatham Kent council direct administration to identify roadways previously funded by the province and draft a letter requesting similar treatment, including an uploading of said identified roadways to the province.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

A purchase price of $2,950,000 for Parts 1 and 2 on the draft plan shown in Appendix “A”, funded from the Building Lifecycle Reserve;

The contract amendment in the amount of $166,098.97 (including HST) for Project Management and Development Services of the Chatham-Kent Community Hub, be approved to Nustadia Recreation Inc. and funded from the Building Lifecycle Reserve.

“That the report be referred back to administration for further information on safety and risk concerns this by-law change will have on the municipality.”

"That the by-laws be taken as read for the first time."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time"

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life.

to add Temporary Care Facility, including for the care or shelter of children, as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) be awarded a three year contract for Animal Control and Pound Services for all of Chatham-Kent at a cost of $3,740,887 (HST not applicable) for the period of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."

$150,000 be allocated from the Strategic Development Reserve in each of 2024 and 2025 to operationalize the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy."

Now therefore be it resolved that this Council authorizes the Mayor to promptly send a letter to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism,

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/04/24/J, concerning the lands known as 20 Joseph Street, in Part of Lot 5, Block M, Plan 3, Community of Chatham (City), to re-zone the lands to the Residential Low Density Third-1715 (RL3-1715) zone to:

A by-law to amend By-law 10-2024 to provide appointment of Contractual Enforcement Officers be approved.

Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Review of Municipal Day Camps. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.

The method of asking the candidate having the next highest number of votes from the 2022 municipal election, (being Moréna McDonald), to fill the vacancy on Council be approved and if accepted, she be sworn in as soon as possible.

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to receive an allocation of $977,409 from the 2023-2024 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation program.

Motion by Councillor B. McGregor re Review of Municipal Day Camps

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."

By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Wierenga Drain, Community of Howard – First and Second Reading Only

to amend Special Zone Provision No. 20, to permit all uses in the the UC(HC1) Zone, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

"That the Council Information Package be received for information."

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."

Council authorize the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the administration of the Canada Community-Building Fund between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement.

A by-law be passed to provide for the annual levy of payments in lieu of taxes on Universities and Colleges, and Public Hospitals for the year 2024 as per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

"That Council supports Blackburn Media's request to move CFCO-AM to a full FM frequency to continue their long-standing tradition of serving Chatham-Kent."

Administration continue to monitor operations and report back to Council with an August variance report prior to the 2025 annual update budget deliberations.

Therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario

"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."

The purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks with snow equipment be awarded to 401 Truck Source Inc. for $1,059,004.36 (HST included).

Strategy Corp bring back options for Council composition of 13-15 (inclusive of the Mayor).

Strategy Corp include the option of keeping the Council number status quo.

“That administration carry out an education campaign focused on the priorities identified the Road Safety Action Plan, including speeding.”

Administration continue to monitor operations and report back to Council with the Final 2024 variance report after the completion of the year-end audit.

Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding access to Federal Funding for encampments and homelessness.

"That the meeting be extended to 10:15 p.m."

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Good Roads Ontario Rural Road Safety Program."

This item was postponed to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting.

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act."

“That Council endorse a request for funding to Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities to access funding from the 2024 federal budget earmarked to address encampments and homelessness,

The audited consolidated financial statements of Entegrus Inc. for 2023 be approved.

“That Chatham-Kent Council support the resolution from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus to petitions the provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the possession, breeding, and use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and license zoos

Official Plan Amendment No. 83 be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Access to Partridge Crescent be prohibited.

Notwithstanding Policy B.2.3.6.2, the permitted uses shall include a multiple unit stacked row house development, consisting of 160 residential units;

Chatham Kent Council confirm option 15C-v2 in principle, of the Strategy Corp report, for a total size of 15 Members of Council going forward.

That the following items be approved as presented: 13(a), 14(a), 15(b), 16(a), 16(b)

Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Deputy CAO and EMT Realignment.

That CAO's office return to council with an information report following the hiring of the Deputy CAO, outlining new EMT alignment and subsequent financial savings.

That staff report back on an investment and debenture plan of approximately $30 million to accelerate the conversion of gravel roads in Chatham-Kent.

That the March 17, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 7, 2025

Council authorize administration to enter into a 6-year service level agreement with Entegrus for the purposes of street light maintenance (2025-2030).

to rezone the lands to Residential Medium Density Second-1748 (RM2-1748), to apply the following regulations to an Apartment Dwelling use

the purchase of three (3) land ambulances be sole sourced to Demers Ambulances at a total value of $1,022,000.25 (HST included).

to enable the development of Supportive Housing at the 110 Sandys Street, Chatham location.

to enable the development of both Supportive and Mixed Affordable/Attainable Market Rental Housing, at the 416-421 Park Street East, Chatham location.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 12, 2024

Administration be authorized to proceed with the construction procurement phase of the Chatham-Kent Community Hub (CKCH).

92% of the accumulated tax arrears, interest, and penalty, on property roll number 3650 442 008 08600, be written off, of which the balance is $754,629.90

That the May 12, 2025 and May 26, 2025 Closed Session Reports be received.

the motion be referred to the budget update process and have an updated staff report outlining best practices related to addressing dust production on gravel roads in September.

That administration review options for the historic lamp post replacement and report back to Council.

the tender in the amount of $6,422,149.12 (including HST) for the King Street West Reconstruction and First Street Watermain Replacement be awarded to Henry Heyink Construction Ltd.

Council approve the terms of settlement regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Case No. OLT-25-00024, concerning 50 Indian Creek Road West

That the following motion be reconsidered: j) That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities

That the following motion be reconsidered (second attempt)

That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time.

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

That funding for the CK Drug Strategy Coordinator be referred to the 2026 Budget.

administration be directed to report back on options to expand current emergency housing availability, including an expansion of the cabin project

a procurement package be issued for the detailed design of the Dream Field Project following receipt of funds from the Dream Field Committee

That Stay n Play camp fees be frozen until the next 4 year budget update

That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 17(a), 18(a)

the audited consolidated financial statements of Entegrus Inc. for 2024 be approved.

Councillor B. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Review of Standards for Monuments, Markers and Memorials in Municipal Cemeteries.

to amend Site-Specific Policy Area B.2.5.19.3 (Northwest St. Clair Chatham Power Centre), to permit high-density residential development at 770 St. Clair Street

the proposal in the amount of $43,619,068.53 (including HST) for the Construction Services for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub be awarded to Fortis Construction Group Inc.

permit the installation of a non-conforming monument in Dresden cemetery by Lance Babcock and the Griffith Family non-conforming monument request at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

That The Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved with the amendment that one of the Councillors appointed be from the Ward affected by the current encampments.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, November 17, 2025

the following items be approved as presented: 16(a), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 19(a), 20(a), 21(a), 22(b), 22(d), 22(e), 23(a), 23(c).

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase the 4.44 acres (1.795 hectares) 426 Lacroix Street, Chatham Property Identification Number 00520-1105 from the St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) for $1,699,999.

presented a Notice of Motion regarding a Public Meeting with MPs and MPPs

Chatham-Kent Council adopt the 2026 Annual Budget Update, as recommended by the Budget Committee, and end Council's budget review, resulting in a 2026 tax impact of 4.63%.

Chatham-Kent Council and the Mayor invite our local MPs and MPPs to a public meeting

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/47/25/R be deferred to a future public meeting for which further public notice be given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Official Plan Amendment No. 87 (OPA No. 87), being an update to Section 5.3 - Heritage Resource Policies, be approved

administration investigate and bring a report back to Council prior to the 2027 budget process for a level of service increase

the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.

the motion be referred to the Board of Health.

By-law 205-2023, which regulates the procurement of goods and services by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, be repealed.

execute a grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in the amount of $728,240

The purchase of municipal insurance for a premium amount of $3,008,096.00 (plus tax, as applicable) from Marsh Canada for a 12-month period commencing April 1, 2026