Councillor Finn

That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 16(b), 16(d), 17(b), 17(c), 17(d), 18(a), 18(c).

The Hexagon iCAD licenses and hardware required for the Next Generation 9-1-1 backup site, be sole sourced to Hexagon Safety at a cost of $142,570.

That the November 28, 2022 and December 5, 2022 Closed Session reports be received.

The tender in the amount of $1,806,625.47, including HST for the Thames River Slope Stability

That the meeting be extended to 10:30 p.m.

Councillor Amy Finn presented a notice of motion regarding speed Limit zones on Park Avenue West between Keil Drive and Bloomfield Road.

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

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

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

That administration review the current 60 km/hr and 70 km/hr speed limit zones on Park Avenue West in the Community of Chatham and determine if any reductions or adjustments are required.

That the January 26, February 1 and February 6, 2023 Closed Session Reports be approved.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, February 13, 2023

That the following item be approved as presented: 14(a)

That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 14(e), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 15(g), 15(h), 15(i), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 19(a), 20(b), 20(c), 20(d), 20(f), 20(g), 20(h), 20(i), 22(a), 22(b) and 22(c).

The General Manager, Community Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Indwell Community Homes regarding collaboration on submission of necessary applications for 95 supportive affordable housing units at 55 Croydon Street, Chatham

Staff be directed to engage with the Citizen Review Committee for Council Compensation to examine the issue of elected officials in Chatham-Kent accepting payments, stipends, per diems or similar benefits associated with participation on regionally, provincially or federally focused committees, boards or groups, if they choose.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, March 20, 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.

Increase the maximum permitted density from 74 units per hectare to 125 units per hectare;

That the following items be approved as presented: 13(a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(d), 14(a), 14(b), 16(b), 17(a), 17(c), 18(d), 18(e), 18(f), 19(a), 19(b), 19(c), 19(e), 19(f), 19(g), 20(a), 20(b), 20(e), 20(f), 20(g) and 21(a).

That Josephine Richardson, last year

The proposal in the amount of $105,965.75 (including HST) for Lifecycle Geotechnical Services and Material Testing be awarded to MTE Consultants Inc.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions to introduce a new regulation to allow the operation of Temporary Outdoor Patios for a maximum of eight months per calendar year, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 746/21, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

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

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Municipality of South Huron regarding Support for the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras.

That the May 8, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

that the maximum density be set at 71 units.

That the June 5, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the four Primary Care Organizations in Chatham-Kent comprised of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team, Thamesview Family Health Team, Tilbury District Family Health Team and Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres in expanding and Enhancing interprofessional Primary Care Teams.

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

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

That the June 26, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

That the following reports be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 15(b), 16(b), 17(b), 18(b), 18(c), 18(d), 19(a), 20(a), 21(a), 21(b), 21(c), 21(d), 21(e), 21(f) & 21(g).

The Chatham Lawn Bowling Clubhouse located in Tecumseh Park be demolished at an estimated cost of $58,760 (HST included) and be funded from the Parks – Rec Fac Lifecycle Reserve.

That the August 14, 2023 Council Information Package be received.

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

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

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, September 18, 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.

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

Zoning By-law Amendment Application File D-14 C/51/23/O, to amend Special Zone Provision No. 1577, in Part of Lot 73, Plan 781, in the Community of Chatham (City), to add Eating Establishment, up to a maximum public gross floor area of 102.2 sq. m (1,100 sq ft.), as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

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

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

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 November 6, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

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 report be referred back to administration for more information and options.

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

Consent application File B-114/23, to sever and convey a 0.93 ha (2.3 ac.) commercial parcel, known as 5 Wedgewood Avenue, shown as Parts 3 & 4 on the applicant

That the following items be approved as presented: 16(a), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 16(e), 16(f), 16(g), 17(a), 17(b), 17(c), 17(d), 17(e), 17(f), 18(a), 18(b), 18(c), 18(d), 19(a), 19(b), 20(b), 20(c) and 21(b)

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 following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 15(e), 15(f), 16(b), 18(b), 18(c), 19(b), 20(a), 20(b), 20(c), 21(a).”

Twenty-six applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the “Community Projects” grant program for a total of $195,715 in funding against gross project costs of $878,251

"That Mary Williston be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award."

"That Chatham-Kent Council support the resolution by the Township of Perry regarding Request to the Province to Amend Blue Box Regulation for Ineligible Sources."

be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."

Council receive public submissions regarding Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/02/24/O, and that these submissions be referred back to Administration; and that no further public notice is required."

The tender in the amount of $1,774,100.00, including HST for the Selkirk Street Sewer Separation and Memory Lane Reconstruction be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

“That the following items be approved as presented: 9(a), 10(a), 13(a), 13(b), 13(e)”

Natural gas must continue to play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of Ontario.

Zoning By-law Amendment Application File D-14 C/08/24/O to rezone the subject lands known as 575 Queen Street, in Lots 10 to 12, Plan 427, in the Community of Chatham (City), to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Office and Service)-1714 (UC(OS)-1714) Zone, to add Personal Service Establishment as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

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 the Council Information Package be received for information."

"That a letter be written to Minister Lisa Thompson requesting that the province reconsider the decision to phase-out of free private well testing in Ontario;

"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 first time."

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

That the Municipal Traffic and Parking By-Law 245-2004 be amended as follows and as per Appendix A:

“That a two year, full time FTE costing approximately $225,000, to implement, monitor, and report on the Chatham-Kent Community Safety and Well-Being plan be recruited, on a one time basis from the Strategic Reserve.

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."

That the following items be approved as presented: 15a, 15b, 15c, 16a, 16c, 16e, 16f, 16g, 16h, 17d, 18a, 19a, 20a, 21a, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e.”

“That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 16(d), 18(b), 19(a), 20(a), 21(b).”

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

"That the October 7, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved."

That Administration be directed to provide updated high level cost estimates for upgrading the Civic Centre, museum and the Library (including the expansion to 35,000 sq. ft) to the same standards being proposed for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub

The completion of the detailed design for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub project inclusive of the Park Avenue Business Centre alterations be awarded to Architecturra Inc. in the amount of $2,177,683.46 (including HST), funded from the Buildings Lifecycle Reserve.

Upon the completion of the detailed design for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub, that a fixed cost request for proposal be implemented to ensure the cost associated with project assures the community that over runs won't occur and that detailed project cost will be determined prior to moving the project forward.

“That the October 21, 2024 Closed Session Report be approved.”

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, November 4, 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 the report be referred back to administration to consider other options for access to the development. That no further public notice is required and the report come back to the December 16, 2024 Planning Meeting."

"That the meeting not be extended and adjourn at 10:00 p.m."

"That Item 1 of the motion be referred to Budget Deliberations and that Items 2 - 6 be 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 Chatham-Kent send a letter of support for the resolution from the City of Hamilton regarding Reducing Homelessness and Managing Encampments."

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 by-law to retain and preserve the records of the municipality and its local boards in a secure and accessible manner, be approved.

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 following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 16(b), 16(c).

That the report be postponed to the February 24, 2025 Council Meeting.

That the Bloomfield Business Park - Repurchase of Three Properties report be referred back to administration, Development Services, for further discussion with the property owner.

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

That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 18(b), 19(a), 19(b).

That the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 18(b), 19(b), 19(c), 21(a), 21(b), 21(c), 22(a).

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 first time.

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

the meeting be extended to 10:30 p.m.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 26, 2025

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

the R25-240 Cultural Plan Update Project Request for Proposal be awarded to ERA Architects Inc in partnership with Monumental at a total estimated value of $135,600 (including HST)

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

That Council waive the notice requirement to allow motions regarding encampments to be voted on at this meeting.

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

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

100 metres away from any business

100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence.

10 metres away from a recreational path.

25 metres away from construction sites

The bylaw enforcement officers also be tasked with encampment related bylaw issues that may arise on private property.

That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities that are inconsistent with the protocols outlined in this motion.

That all costs related to enforcement, mitigation, and community supports related to encampment issues be compiled and summarized and sent to the premier, minister of health, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, and our local MPPs

council provide formal direction to administration at no time proceed with the purchase any sites for the specific development of a sanctioned encampment.

That administration return with any further recommendations for community mitigation practices, and do so on a regular ongoing basis.

Tents be located 2 metres apart from each other

j. That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities that are inconsistent with the protocols outlined in this motion (re-vote).

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, August 25, 2025

That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 14(e), 14(f), 14(g), 15(c), 15(d), 16(d), 17(b), 18(a).

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution of the Municipality of Tweed re Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, October 6, 2025

Councillor Finn presented a notice of motion regarding Un willing Host for Future IESO Wind Energy Projects in Chatham-Kent.

Eighteen applications are approved for a total of $311,660 in funding annually for 2026 through 2029 from Together CK Core Grants

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 $75,000 of Hydro One Councillor Ward Funding surplus funds, resulting from changes to the composition of Council, be redistributed equally between the 8 rural ward Councillors (wards 1,2,3,4,5) be referred to the next term of Council.

That Council reconsider the previous decision regarding Unwilling Host for IESO Wind Energy Procurements in Chatham-Kent.

November 17, 2025 Closed Session Report be approved.

to permit a Fourplex Dwelling as an additional permitted use

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

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

the Council Information Package be received for information.

Two members of Council, with one of the Councillors appointed being from the Ward affected by the current encampment, be approved.

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

Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, February 23, 2026

add a Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential Building as an additional permitted use

Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, March 9, 2026

the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 14(e), 14(f), 15(a), 16(a), 19(a), 20(b), 20(c).

Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Town of Cochrane on behalf of the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East regarding Provincial Bail Notification Program.

to rezone the lands known as 135 Semenyn Avenue, in Lot 31, Plan 555, to site-specific Residential Low Density Second-1764 (RL2-1764) Zone

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Finn“That administration be directed to bring forward a report to Council regarding the operation of low barrier Emergency Housing."Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldConflict (1)Councillor CrewAbsent (2)Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor ThompsonMotion Carried (15 to 0)

MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Finn"That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 16(c), 17(c), 17(d), 18(a), 18(b), 18(d), 19(a)20(a)."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 FinnSecondedCouncillor Jubenville"That

The proposal in the amount of $6,545,129.50 (excluding HST) for the Construction Services for the Park Avenue Business Center Building Renovations be awarded to Oscar Construction Company Limited.

The fees for consulting services in the amount of $55,405.00 (excluding HST) for the Contract Administration Services for the Park Avenue Business Center Building Renovations be awarded as a contract amendment to Architecttura Inc., Architects.

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

Yes (16)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, and Councillor McDonaldNo (1)Councillor StoreyAbsent (1)Councillor HallMotion Carried (16 to 1)

MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Finn“That in the interests of transparency on how taxpayers dollars are being spent, be it resolved that this motion be postponed until in-person public consultations have been held on this item. This public consultation would include:

appropriate representatives from Deloitte, Greenfield Global and members of administration

standard public consultation/public information centre) format

promotion of this event in all Wards and Bkejwanong Walpole Island

holding a special Council meeting at the earliest possible date to allow for enough time for the public to review the proposal."

Yes (4)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyNo (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 McDonaldDefeated (4 to 14)

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

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Finn"That the following items be approved as presented: 16(a), 16(b), 20(a), 21(a), 21(b), 22(a).”Yes (17)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, 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 BondyMotion Carried (17 to 0)

MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Finn"That

Council adopt the Strategic Housing Action Plan (2026–2050) as the Municipality’s long‑term housing framework.

Any costs to implement recommendations and strategic actions to be referred to the 2027 Budget Update, 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget, long-term Asset Management Plan and future reports to Council for further review and approvals.

As each specific housing proposal comes to Council for approval, robust public consultation will be a key component in each individual approval process, including in-person meetings and online engagement and detailed results of this public consultation will be included in each report to Council."

Yes (16)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 Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldConflict (1)Councillor CrewAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

MovedCouncillor DoyleSecondedCouncillor Finn"Whereas Council during the last term, moved to a new type of agenda procedure where all items not pulled by any Councillors are passed in one vote called the consent agenda;

Whereas reading the agenda and pulling reports are one of the requirements of the Councillors role,

Whereas another role Councillors have is to make motions as a way of bringing change or finding out information about items to make improvements to our municipality;

Whereas some constituents also vote Councillors in office thinking that they will be able to help them reduce our taxes;

Therefore, be it resolved that council direct administration to bring a report back by the September 14th, 2026 council meeting with a report showing the following:

•    List each Councillor and the Mayor out, and show how many total items each Councillor/Mayor has pulled from the Council agendas this term•    how many motions they have made•    how many successful motions they have made•    how many motions during budget discussions that they made•    how many successful motions during budget discussions they made.

Furthermore, Council direct administration to continue to bring these reports back in the last couple months of each council term moving forward."Yes (3)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleNo (14)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor WrightDefeated (3 to 14)

MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Finn"That

The Traffic and Parking By-law Amendment be approved as listed and attached in Appendix A."

Yes (18)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, 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 McDonaldMotion Carried (18 to 0)

MovedCouncillor CrewSecondedCouncillor Finn"That the Council Information Package be received for information."Motion Carried

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

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