Councillor Harrigan

The Public Art Policy as attached be approved and adopted;

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

The Director, Employment & Social Services and Clerk be authorized to formalize a Service Provider agreement, to deliver employment services at no additional cost to the Corporation, between the Windsor Regional Employment Network and The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Action items listed on Appendix B be removed from the Council Action list and no further action occur on these items.

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

The audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 be approved.

That Council prepare a letter addressed to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, as well as local MPPs to strongly recommend that accommodation rates of social assistance payments increase to the local Average Market Rent for recipients of Ontario Works Assistance and the Ontario Disability Support Program.

The Road Safety Action Plan, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

The designated fire lanes in the community of Erieau identified as surplus in this report be listed for sale through the Disposition of Property By-Law.

The Strategic Asset Management Policy (SAMP) that complies with O.Reg 588/17

Consent Application File B-106/23 to sever a surplus dwelling (22838 Wheatley Road) on a new lot, approximately 0.82 ha (2.05 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

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 Debt Management Strategy attached as Appendix A be approved.

Council authorize Administration to hire a contracted Economic Development Officer staff member for a period of two years in order to support the efforts of the Wheatley Task Force, to be entirely funded by the Province of Ontario.

That the November 20, 2023 and November 27, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved

That the December 11, 2023 Closed Session Report be approved.

The Riverview Gardens Information Technology Strategic Plan as prepared and presented by A&A Ward Consulting and Associates be received and recommendations contained within the Riverview Gardens Information Technology Strategic Plan be taken into consideration

Council authorize and approve those actions taken by the Mayor and administration in response to the emergency in Wheatley, including purchases that were deemed necessary in response to the emergency from October 3, 2022, to date.

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding public WiFi in Chatham-Kent recreational buildings.

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Tilbury Storm Water Master 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."

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RO/82/23/H be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted.

The Technically Preferred Alternative (Interim Solution) as outlined in Talbot Trail Environmental Assessment Addendum be approved and implemented in 2025.

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

“That staff return to Council with a report outlining the following:

“That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 16(a), 17(b), 17(c), 18(a), 18(b), 19(a), 19(b).”

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Expanding Housing Options and Opportunities in Rural Areas.

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

“That the following items be approved as presented: 13(a), 13(b), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 15(a), 15(b), 18(a), 18(c), 18(d), 18(e), 19(a)”

Implement policies to permit additional detached dwellings in rural areas, including on farm and non-farm properties, and;

The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12-month sole source agreement with ROCK Missions to provide housing-focused outreach services with the possibility to renew for one additional one-year term.

The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12 month sole source agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch to deliver CK Housing First Intensive Case Management services, with the possibility to renew for two additional one-year terms.

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, April 29, 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."

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 TI/10/24/C, to rezone the subject lands, known as 42 Lyon Avenue North, in Lot 15, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 791, from Institutional (I) to Urban Commercial (Highway Commercial First Density) (UC(HC1)), be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

“That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(e), 14(f), 15(c), 17(b), 17(c), 18(a), 19(a), 20(a), 20(b), 21(b), 21(c), 21(d).”

Be it resolved that Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorse Councillor Alysson Storey to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2024 and ending June 2026; and

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

"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

"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), 15(b), 15(c), 16(a), 16(b), 16(f), 18(b), 19(a), 20(a), 21(a), 22(a), 22(b)."

Riverview Gardens bed replacement be sole sourced to Cardinal Health Canada at a total value of $267,007.00 (including HST), funded from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746) through the previously approved Senior Services Furniture (24SENS001) project.

The purchase of bath chairs, resident lifts, shower panels, and disinfectors be sole sourced to Arjo Canada at a total value of $312,509.92 (including HST).

Consent application File B-09/24 to sever and convey a new commercial lot, approximately 1,474 sq. m (15,870 sq. ft.) in area, shown as Parts 2 and 4 on the applicant’s sketch,

concerning lands known as 115 Erie Street South, in Part of Lot 10, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 775, in the Community of Merlin, to:

The curbside leaf and yard waste collection levels of service be modified to mandate the use of paper bags, effective January 1, 2025.

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

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

Administration be directed to carry out public consultation regarding:

“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.

Single source purchase to 360 Engineering and Environmental Consulting Ltd. for the amount of $6,009,575 + HST 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."

The tender in the amount of $336,062.00 (including HST) for the Goulet-Rammelaere Drain East Branch and Larsh Drain Construction and Improvements be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

The audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 be approved.

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.

"That the Information Package be received for information."

"That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, October 21, 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."

Official Plan Amendment No. 82 (OPA No. 82), being the South Wheatley Secondary Plan, be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted; and

The Asset Management Overview Document be adopted by Council.

The Shrewsbury Stormwater Servicing Report be accepted and implemented beginning in 2025.

Administration procures services to make the necessary modifications to the Kelly Crescent Stormwater Pump Station and the Queensgate Stormwater Pump Station and purchase two portable generators at a total estimated cost of $33,900.00 (including HST).

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

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

StrategyCorp be directed to present options of ward boundaries (Maps A-J) for public consultation on Thursday, November 14, 2024 and Monday, November 25, 2024 and report back to Council on Monday, December 16th with a final proposal.

The proposed Encampment Response Strategy attached as Appendix A be approved by Council.

“That the report be referred back to administration for more information about the emergency access and traffic patterns in Section 2 of the Environmental Assessment.”

Official Plan Amendment, being OPA No. 84, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, to amend policies regarding Housing, be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.

The project funding requirement of $173,475.99 be funded from the Buildings Lifecycle Reserve (17766).

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

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

“That Chatham-Kent Council adopt the 2025 Annual Budget Update, as recommended by the Budget Committee, and end Council’s budget review, resulting in a 2025 tax impact of 4.99%.”

“That the 2025 Annual Update closed budget provisions as presented in the draft budget be adopted:

That Chatham-Kent staff provide a summary of the accessibility standards that the CK Hub detailed design will reference and leverage to meet best practices for current accessibility design,

Recommendations from the AAC and stakeholder groups that exceed current standards are costed out and included in upcoming Council reports on this proposal.

A list of parking distance and parking accessibility features of the proposed site are reviewed with the ACC and included in the next Report to Council on this item.

This planning will include standard studies for a project of this type and size, which includes passenger and pedestrian load, modelling and traffic flows in and around the entire property,

An assessment of universal design experience of the current team is done and reviewed with AAC;

To establish a Primary Care Family Physician Incentive reserve, of $140,000 annually or $420,000 total for the remainder of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, funded initially by a transfer of $420,000 from the Strategic Reserve

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

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

Chatham Kent Council confirm option 13b-v2, of the Strategy Corp report, for a total size of 13 Members of Council going forward.

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.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent opposes the use of the notwithstanding clause by the Government of Ontario in connection with any legislation that would facilitate the eviction or displacement of encampment residents.

"That the December 16, 2024 Council Information Package be received."

"That Chatham-Kent Council affirm its support for the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus Solve the Crisis Campaign."

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

That Council direct administration to bring a by law of option 15-1 of the Strategy Corps report at the March 3, 2025 Council meeting for voting.

That the motion be amended to have Chatham at large.

That Ward 4 be amended to include up to Electric Line.

That administration bring a business case to the 2026 budget update with current best practices employed by other municipalities and the costs associated with altering the current service level.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to a site-specific Agricultural-1173 (A1-1173) Zone that permits a surplus dwelling on a lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.)

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

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding CCTV Expansion.

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

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

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.

the Budget Opening Night meeting be brough forward one week to November 5, 2025

the Mayor consider Council's 2026 Annual Budget Update suggestions when providing budget direction to administration as part of the Strong Mayor Powers.

Chatham-Kent Council receive a report on the usage, successes, and opportunities of CCTV cameras

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

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

rezone the severed lot to a site-specific Rural Residential-1753 (RR-1753) Zone

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HO/23/25/S be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted.

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 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.

the amendment to the User Fee By-law No. 157-2024 to update the Refrigerant Removal user fees updating fee to $50 per unit, be approved.

a contract amendment in the amount of $920,950.00 (including HST) for the Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment for the Talbot Trail Realignment project be approved for AECOM Canada Ltd.

The tender in the amount of $2,937,435.00 (including HST) for the Laurentia Drain and Rosalie Robert Drain Extension Improvements be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

The tender in the amount of $292,670.00 (including HST) for the Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants be awarded to Den-Mar Brines Limited.

That the following locations have CCTV cameras implemented, with one-time costs of $94,000 paid from the strategic reserve, and ongoing operating expenses of $32,000 to be included in the 2026 budget update.

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

the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 be approved.

the following amendments to the Municipal Encampment Protocol from the August 11, 2025 Council Meeting be reconsidered

reduce the set back of 100 metres from a habitable residence or business, with a set back of 25 metres from a habitable residence or business.

By-law enforcement services for the Encampment Response Protocol be single-sourced to Royal Protective Services, at a total value not to exceed $238,882, including HST

That Council waive notice to allow a motion by Councillor Harrigan to be voted on at this meeting.

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent waives the recuperation of its $250,000 insurance deductible pertaining to the Wheatley Class Action Lawsuit.

Council impose a Suspension of remuneration of 10 days of Councillor Storey for violations of Rules 14 and 15.

Council participate in Code of Conduct Training.

In respect of Complaint 2: Council impose a Formal Reprimand.

In respect of Complaint 1, Council impose a Formal Reprimand with respect to the conduct of Councillor Storey for violations of the Code rules, 14 and 15

Council receive the report from the Integrity Commissioner.

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

Councillor Harrigan presented a Notice of Motion regarding the Coatsworth Bulk Water Station Closure.

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

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

Council requests the PUC to reconsider its decision to close the Coatsworth bulk water station, and keep it operational and that the PUC report back to Council the outcome of their decision.

That staff return to Council with Draft Terms of Reference for Council to approve a pilot Encampment Advisory committee be established to facilitate transparent communication between the municipality and the community at large

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Resolution of the Township of Woolwich re Strong Mayor Powers.

That the Council Information Package be received for information.

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025

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 the Council Information Package be received for information.

rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to a site-specific Agricultural-1173 (A1-1173) Zone that permits a surplus dwelling lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.)

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

the Council Information Package be received for information.

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

rezone the lands to Holding-Residential Low Density Second-1766 (H-RL2-1766), to facilitate the future development of a new low-density residential subdivision

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

Administration be authorized to spend $50,000 on an event activation fee payable to FWC26 Canada Football Ltd. (FIFA26 Canada)

The 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan be adopted.

Up to $1 million from the New Arena Build Reserve (17612) and up to $1 million from the Parks Lifecycle Reserve (17641) be approved

A Project Manager (1.0 FTE) position be approved to perform the above work and to deliver parks and recreation projects at an annual cost of $147,227.21

Growth-related project costs be referred to the upcoming Development Charge Background Study for implementation in 2027.

Identified costs to implement recommendations be referred to the 2027 Budget Update, the 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget, and the Long-Term AMP Financial Plan.

A contract amendment in the amount of $621,500.00 (including HST) for the Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment for the Talbot Trail Realignment project be approved for AECOM Canada Ltd.

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Summer Ice Policy

to amend the Special Zone Provisions for an Apartment Dwelling use, in the Urban Commercial (Highway Commercial First Density)-1531 (UC(HC1)-1531) Zone

to sever and convey a new 0.16 ha (0.4 ac.) residential parcel, consisting of Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 24R-1224

recommendation #6 be referred to the Public Utilities Commission.

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

the motion be referred to the Board of Health.

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

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

the following items be approved as presented: 15(a), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 17(b), 18(b), 19(b), 19(c), 19(d), 19(e), 19(f).

The Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025-2029) be adopted by Council.

Five applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the Significant Events grant program for a total of $102,610.

February 23, 2026 Closed Session Report be approved.

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

Amend the Land Use Designation of a portion of 3575 Queen's Line from Employment Area to Residential Area

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