Councillor C. McGregor

The material costs of $576,503.40 (including HST) for the purchase of replacement street light poles and appurtenances for downtown Wallaceburg and Thamesville be funded from 2020 Capital Projects LED Ornamental streetlight conversion account.

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

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

increase the time for site restoration from 12 hours to 24 hours after completion of the event.

The tax rates in Attachment A be adopted for the purpose of calculating taxes levied under the 2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law.

That the motion by Councillor Allin re Vaccination Policy for Council and Committee members be postponed until such time as the Employee Vaccination and Verification and testing policy is suspended in its entirety.

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.

to permit medium density residential development and to establish the following regulations:

Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the Rental of Two Mini Excavators. This motion will be added to the April 24, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Official Plan Amendment, being OPA No. 75, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, to amend policies regarding Housing, be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.

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

The tender in the amount of $8,747,892.86 (including HST) for the Dufferin Avenue Road Rehabilitation be awarded to Birnam Excavating Ltd.

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement,

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

That Council approve a pilot project for a mini excavator to be utilized by Cemeteries and Public Works operations in order to undertake an assessment of its benefits prior to an investment in purchasing the equipment as outlined in the report.

The tender in the amount of $2,304,500.35 (including HST) for the LO Stonehouse Memorial Walkbridge over the Sydenham River Bridge Rehabilitation, be awarded to Dayson Industrial Services Inc.

Administration continue due diligence in advancing the Waste to Energy Project in partnership with Greenfield Global Inc. for a 90,000 to 120,000 tonne industrial anaerobic digester built to process organic wastes and convert to renewable natural gas (RNG), with an advance investment of up to $1.3 Million or 40% of the cost to further engineering design and provide greater assurance of final construction cost and viability of the project.

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.

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

Councillor C. McGregor presented a Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

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

Councillor C. McGregor presented a Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

That the September 11, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

Administration prepare a Housing Pledge for no later than the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the December 15, 2023 deadline.

Curbside collection of Blue Box materials from ineligible sources through the municipal contract is discontinued effective January 1, 2024.

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 WA/69/23/M, to amend Special Zone Provision No. 401, which only applies to the subject lands, in Lot 4 to Lot 5, except 24R-1357, Plan 118, in the Community of Wallaceburg, to add a Veterinary Clinic as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion with regard to restoration of the Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre. The matter will be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

That administration send a letter to the province reaffirming its commitment of the housing target, noting that we will not be accepting Strong Mayor Powers to Chatham-Kent.

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

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

This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

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

That the following items be approved as presented: 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e, 16b, 17c, 18b, 19b, 20d, 20g.

That the following items be approved as presented: “15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 15(e), 16(a), 17(a), 17(b), 18(d), 18(e), 18(f), 18(g), 18(h), 18(i), 18(j).”

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

"That the February 5, 2024 Council Information Package be received."

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

“That administration be directed to immediately include the following streets into the “Downtown Business Areas”:

“That staff prepare a business case for debate and discussion for public Wi-Fi in arenas for the 2025 budget

Official Plan Amendment No. 80 (OPA No. 80), being the Wallaceburg South Side Secondary Plan, be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted; and

The 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charge Background Study Report, dated January 18, 2024, as amended by Addendum #1, dated February 20, 2024 be received and approved.

The Development Charges By-law include the Phase In percentages for Residential and Non-Residential for the next 5 years and continuing for the life of the By Law presented in this report be approved.

That a working group be formed with invitations extended to members of the PUC, Natural Gas providers, Hydro providers, appropriate Municipality of Chatham-Kent staff, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers representatives, and Greenhouse Stakeholders

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

The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a two-year sole source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic to assist in the delivery of Housing Stability Services.

"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities supporting AMO's position of opposing any cuts to federal funding for affordable housing. And that a copy of this letter be sent to local MPs, MPPs, ROMA, AMO and FCM."

"That the May 13, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

“That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 16(a), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 17(b), 17(c), 17(d), 17(e), 17(f), 18(c).”

“That Council direct the contract for RFP R24-211 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review be awarded to Strategy Corp in the amount of $68,251.50 (including HST) and funded from the Strategic Development Reserve (Account #17266).”

“That Council reconsider the previous decision on RFP R24-211 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review.”

“That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor Crew to be voted on at this meeting.”

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

2. Option #1 of the Life Safety Study recommending status quo of the facility be referred back to administration for further review.”

The General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services and the Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement extension between the Municipality and the Wallaceburg & District Historical Society

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

The tendered amount of $737,680.95 including HST for the installation of replacement street light poles and appurtenances for Downtown Wallaceburg be awarded to Hastings Utilities Contracting Limited.

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.

Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding Farm Tax Ratio.

A contract amendment in the amount of $480,250.00 (including HST) for the LO Stonehouse Memorial Walk Bridge Rehabilitation be approved for Dayson Industrial Services Inc.

That administration bring a report to Council in the fall of 2024 with a recommendation to phase in over the remainder of this term of Council the farm tax ratio back to the normal province wide rate of 25% of the residential rate, as described in Section 308.1(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Council direct staff to explore including additional lighting over the downtown Wallaceburg sidewalks as part of the street light replacement project.

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, September 23, 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."

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 Carmen McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding support for basic income guarantee for Canadians.

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

“That the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent support the advocacy of the Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council in support of a basic income guarantee and the passage of Senate Bill S-233.

“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 Technically Preferred Alternative of Re-Align Road for Site #2, located near 9250 Glasgow Line,

The Technically Preferred Alternative of Retain and Protect for Site #1, located near 9112 Glasgow Line, as outlined in the Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line and Short Line Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, be approved and implemented through 2025 and 2026.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

Amendments to Zoning By-law 219-2009, as amended, Section 5.1.1, to add Semi-Detached Dwelling and Semi-Detached Dwelling Unit as a permitted use

That The Infrastructure, Bridge, Culverts and Roads Innovation Committee be dissolved.

That the Farm Tax Ratio remain status quo at 22% until after the MPAC Tax Re-Assessment pause is removed by the Provincial Government and updated assessment data can be analyzed and a report be brought to the next term of Council.

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

The total estimated program cost of $4,154,418.86 be funded from the 17770-LifeAMP ROW Infrastructure Reserve.

the Detailed Asset Management Plans be adopted by Council.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorses the proposed updates to the Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan.

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.

the Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 (see Appendix A) be adopted by Council as a strategic framework to improve health, safety, and well-being across Chatham-Kent.

the June 9, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

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

That the report be postponed to the July 14, 2025 Council Meeting.

the proposed levels of service for the Non-Core Detailed Asset Management plans be adopted by Council

The PUC initiate a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update this fall to coordinate with the completion of the Chatham-Kent Official Plan Update and the Southwest Servicing Study

That Council reconsider the Encampment Response Strategy approved on November 4, 2024.

administration be directed to review the method of bylaw enforcement within Chatham-Kent, and consider a centralized bylaw enforcement approach to enhance efficiency.

a business case be brought to the 2026 Budget update process for one additional Public Works By-Law Enforcement officer.

declaring food insecurity an emergency in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

That the August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 Closed Session Reports be approved.

Applicants only permitted to submit a single application per funding stream: Significant Events, Community Events, and Community Projects

That the October 20, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from Plympton-Wyoming and formally express Council's objection to the updated Hearing Guidelines adopted by the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

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

Council refer Report 17a, Public Utilities Commission Governance Review - Final Report, back to administration for more information, clarification, and opportunities for Council education

administration be directed to waive the fees for the upstairs hall at the Wallaceburg Memorial Arena for minor sport organizations during tournaments

December 15, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

Council adopt in principal the recommendations of the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review final report dated December 3, 2025.

recommendation #6 be referred to the Public Utilities Commission.

the Council Information Package be received for information.

to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Community Commercial)-1775 (UC(CC)-1775) Zone, limiting permitted uses to:

the Municipal Services Corporation can be created pursuant to Section 203 of the Municipal Act for the purposes of holding the municipality's equity interests in the future jointly owned Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Energy from Waste facility with Greenfield Global Inc.

Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding the Public Utilities Commission Governance Review.

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

The tender award in the amount of $3,214,461.85 (including HST) for the Sydenham River Slope Stabilization, Glasgow Line Sites 2-3 be awarded to T.A.A. Construction Inc.

the Council Information Package be received for information.

Item 2(f) from the March 9, 2026 Council Information Package be referred to administration for a report back to Council on options to provide assistance with the request from the Council of Three Fires.

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