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.

MovedCouncillor CrewSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor“That

Official Plan Amendment, being OPA No. 88, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, to amend policies regarding Housing, be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.

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

Implement Official Plan Amendment No. 88,

Amend Section 3 – Definitions, to:

Remove Definition of “Church”,

Add Definition of “Place of Worship”,

Add Definition of “Supportive Housing”,

Amend Section 4 – General Provisions, to:

Remove Section 4.6(3) – Dwelling Units Per Lot (Maximum)

Amend Section 4.6(4) – Additional Dwellings, to increase the number of dwelling units in a Single Detached Dwelling from three (3) to four (4); including up to two (2) units in an ancillary structure, where the total number of dwelling units on the property does not exceed four (4),

Amend Section 4.19(c) to clarify off-street Parking Space dimensions,

Amend Accessible Parking regulation and separate to new section,

Amend Section 5 – Zones, to:

Add “Apartment Dwelling” as a permitted use in the Residential Medium Density First (RM1) zone,

Increase Maximum Building Height of Dwelling types in the Residential Medium Density (RM) zones,

Remove provision (w) from Section 5.21.1, Agricultural (A1) Zone

Amend Schedule “A” – Zoning Maps, and Schedule “B” – Exceptions to Zones, to amend the Zone and/or Special Zone Provisions of the following property:

273 Main Street, Dresden,

be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.

That consideration of zoning by-law amendments for the following properties be postponed to a future public meeting and that public notice under the Planning Act be given by regular mail for each property:

199 Westcourt Boulevard, Wallaceburg

55 Minnie Street, Wallaceburg

92 Churchill Street, Chatham,

55 Croydon Street, Chatham,

110 Sandys Street, Chatham,

426 Lacroix Street, Chatham,

396-416 Park Street/421-461 Park Avenue East, Chatham."

Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor HallMotion Carried (17 to 0)

MovedCouncillor C. McGregorSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That

Chatham-Kent Council approve the construction and operation of an anaerobic digestor operation at 175 Bloomfield Road, Chatham, Ontario, jointly with the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission and Greenfield Global Inc., and Council commits to the following:

Funding the Equity Investment of up to $16 million out of the existing Investment Portfolio;

Borrowing $25 million from Infrastructure Ontario and lending the funds to the new Municipal Services Corporation to further lend to the project company;

Authorize and direct the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to transfer approximately 2.71 acres of land at the west portion of the 100 Irwin Street, Chatham property valued at $650,000 as part of the equity investment to the project company as approximately depicted in Figure 1 of this Report;

Authorize the General Manager, PUC and the Chief Financial Officer to approve engineering work to proceed in designing the pump station and piping that will transfer waste sludge from the Irwin Street Wastewater Plant over to the anaerobic digestor site to determine cost estimates.

All subject to satisfaction of the conditions in Appendix A to this Report including satisfactory legal terms, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer, General Manager, PUC and Chief Legal Officer, acting jointly, and returning to Council only with any material issue arising in respect of definitive agreement terms or related issues concerning the project that depart materially from the agreed upon pro forma financials.

Council receive the Deloitte summary report titled Due Diligence of Prospective Anaerobic Digestion Facility attached as Appendix B.

Zoning By-law Amendment File D-14 C/14/24/G to rezone the lands known as 175 Bloomfield Road and a portion of the lands known as 100 Irwin Street, in Part of Lot 19, Concession 1 (Raleigh), in the Community of Chatham (City), to a site-specific General Industrial Zone, to permit a Waste Processing Facility (Waste to Energy Project), be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

Council fund a further advance investment of up to $600,000 or 40% of the cost to further engineering designs and to satisfy the conditions in recommendation #1.

Council approve a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain capital works and to authorize temporary and long term borrowing through the issuance of a $25 million debenture amortized over 15 years."

Yes (14)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor McDonaldNo (4)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyMotion Carried (14 to 4)

MovedCouncillor WrightSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."Motion Carried

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor"That

Zoning By-law Amendment, to amend the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law 216-2009, as amended, on the lands known as 199 Westcourt Boulevard, Community of Wallaceburg, to reflect the planned municipal housing development at this location, by:

Rezoning the north part of the property to Residential High Density Second-1788 (RH2-1788), to include an Apartment Dwelling; and,

Rezoning a small area of the property fronting Bruinsma Avenue from Residential Low Density Third (RL3) to Open Space (OS1), where no residential development will occur,

be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor"That

The proposal in the amount of $30,943,118.00 (excluding HST) for the construction of Affordable Housing at 199 Westcourt Boulevard in Wallaceburg be awarded to S.E.M. Construction Limited.

The fees for consulting services in the amount of $658,019.00 (excluding HST) for the Contract Administration Services for the Affordable Housing construction be awarded as a contract amendment to Barry Bryan Associates.

Administration be authorized to use $2,528,032.01 of the uncommitted balance of CK Housing New Construction Reserve #17315 towards this Affordable Housing development.

The use of provincial contributions for a total of $5,618,870 be approved as a contribution towards 50-units of Affordable Housing in the 72-unit project.

The General Manager of Health and Human Services and General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services be authorized to enter into Contribution Agreements that assigns provincial funding to the project per provincial program guidelines.

Administration be authorized to use the $440,000 funding received from the 2026 Building Faster Fund for this affordable housing projects capital expenses.

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with the MMAH for receipt of funding in the 2026 Building Faster Fund and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to approve any necessary investment plans or reports required by the Ministry.

Council approve a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing certain capital works and to authorize temporary and long-term borrowing through the issuance of a $13 million debenture amortized over 30 years.

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreements."

Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)

MovedCouncillor C. McGregorSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed."Motion Carried

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor“That the report be referred back to administration for consultation with the Wallaceburg BIA.”Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor McGrail, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

MovedCouncillor HallSecondedCouncillor C. McGregor“That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 16(a), 16(d), 16(e), 17(f), 17(g), 17(i), 17(j), 17(k), 17(l), 20(b), 20(c).”Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (3)Councillor Crew, Councillor Wright, and Councillor AndersonMotion Carried (15 to 0)

a.Presentation of new Notices of Motion Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion re Ridgetown Rotary Youth Centre Use Agreements with 1st Ridgetown Scout Group and IODE Ridgetown-Confederation Chapter. The motion will be added to the August 10, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion re CCTV Cameras. The motion will be added to the August 10, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor Hall presented a notice of motion re Rail Crossings in Wallaceburg. The motion will be added to the August 10, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion re Provincial Advocacy to protect Multi-Bedroom Rental Units. The motion will be added to the August 10, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

Councillor C. McGregor presented a notice of motion re Enhanced Security Measures at the L.O. Stonehouse Pedestrian Bridge. The motion will be added to the August 10, 2026 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.

MovedCouncillor C. McGregorSecondedCouncillor Crew"That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time."Motion Carried

MovedCouncillor C. McGregorSecondedCouncillor Crew"That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time."Motion Carried