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280 civic action(s) tagged community_services across 66 meeting date(s) (2022-11-21 to 2026-03-23).

Related Councillors

Allin, Anderson, B. McGregor, Bondy, C. McGregor, Canniff, Ceccacci, Crew, Doyle, Finn, Hall, Harrigan, Jubenville, McDonald, McGrail, Pinsonneault, Storey, Thompson, Wright

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2022-11-21 — Single Source RFP R22-253 Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members

RFP R22-253 Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 13c

2022-11-21 — Pickleball Courts Tender (Community Building Fund)

The tender be awarded to Westhoek Construction as the lowest bidder for construction of a total of 8 pickleball courts in the communities of Blenheim, Dresden, Tilbury and Wallaceburg in the amount of $627,581.70 (HST included.)

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 13d

2022-11-21 — Tourism Sector Support & Activities Update - Summer 2022 — Needs human review

Council received a presentation by Shannon Paiva, Supervisor, Tourism Development regarding the tourism sector support and activities update.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14a

2022-11-21 — Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants Spring 2022 Cohort

Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14b

2022-11-21 — Public Art Policy and Public Art Reserve

The Public Art Policy as attached be approved and adopted;

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15a

2022-11-21 — Arts and Culture Representation at Mundial Montreal — Needs human review

Councillor Storey asked for a follow-up report coming back to Council regarding the event and whether or not we should continue this involvement.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15b

2022-11-21 — Hoarding Report Update

Hoarding Report Update

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15d

2022-11-21 — Intercounty Baseball League Team Agreement

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

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18a

2022-12-05 — Special Events - Process, Application and Information

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

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16a

2022-12-05 — Additional Work Q22-308 Pool Liner Replacement, Howard Community Pool, Ridgetown

Replacement of Pool Liner at Howard Community Pool, Ridgetown

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16b

2023-01-16 — Single Source R22-351 - Attends Brand Incontinence Products

Single Source R22-351 Provision of Attends Brand Incontinence Products

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2023-01-16 — Family Physician Recruitment & Retention Task Force - 2022 Update — Needs human review

their request to Council is to continue to fund the Chatham-Kent Family Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Force at the current rate of $100,000 per annum

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-01-16 — Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project Update

Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project Update (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2023-01-16 — Pickleball Court Expansion Strategy

Pickleball Court Expansion Strategy (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-01-16 — Kyle Park Future Development and Community Engagement

Engage in negotiations with interested community groups to develop the area referred to as Kyle Park in the Community of Blenheim

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2023-01-16 — 2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations

2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-01-16 — Video Surveillance System - Public Housing Apartment Complexes

Installation of Video Surveillance System for Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-01-16 — Dietary Services Management - Riverview Gardens Long Term Care

Delivery of Dietary Services Management, Riverview Gardens Long Term Care Home

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2023-01-16 — Notice of Motion - Chickens in Residential Areas

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding chickens in residential areas.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-02-06 — Contract Amendment - Nurse Call System Replacement, Riverview Gardens

Nurse Call System Replacement Completion, Riverview Gardens

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-02-06 — CarePartners Lease Agreement - Mobile Health Care Clinic, Bothwell

The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a lease agreement with CarePartners/Community Nursing Services Foundation for use of part of the Bothwell Arena parking lot at 860 Main Street North

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2023-02-06 — Motion re Chickens in Residential Areas

permitting backyard chickens in urban residential areas and rural residential areas

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2023-02-06 — Notice of Motion - Arena Usage Report

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion asking administration to provide Council with an updated usage report regarding our 10 arenas.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-03-06 — RFP R22-352 Nursing and Medical Supplies for Community Human Services

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)

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)

2023-03-06 — Supportive Housing and Indwell - MOU and funding commitment

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

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-03-06 — Supportive Housing and Indwell - referral motion

That the recommendations be referred back to administration to provide more details and the questions put forward by Council have been answered.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-03-06 — Bloomfield Business Park - Flodo and Myriad

Council direct Administration to reject the request by Flodo Enterprises Inc. and Myriad Technologies Inc. for an extension of their obligation to commence construction in Bloomfield Business Park for an additional six months.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-03-06 — Cemetery Operations Information Update - postponed — Needs human review

This Information Report was postponed to the April 3, 2023 Council Meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(e)

2023-03-06 — Motion re Arena Asset Management Plan

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Arena Asset Management Plan

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(i)

2023-03-06 — Notice of Motion re Wheatley Area/Arena improvements

Councillor Anderson presented a notice of motion regarding improvements to the Wheatley Area/Arena.

Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-03-27 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy Update #5 — Needs human review

Councillor Crew stated that a great deal of good work has come from this Municipal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, and asked how it will be funded going forward.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2023-03-27 — Employment Services Transformation — Needs human review

Councillor B. McGregor asked if the Ontario Works Employment Assistance increases over the next few years are trends all over the province or just in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-03-27 — Donation of MacPhail Taxidermy Collection to Stones 'N Bones Museum

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2023-03-27 — Wheatley Arena Improvements

Be it resolved that administration, in consultation with the public, develop a plan for achievable improvements to Wheatley Area Arena over the short and medium-term with a goal to improve the accessibility, aesthetics, and overall experience of patrons and that this plan be returned to Council for funding consideration through the Capital Plan, Lifecycle Plan, grants, fundraising, or through other sources as they may become available.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)

2023-03-27 — Together CK Grant 2023 Funding Recommendations

Seventeen applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-03-27 — Fergie Jenkins Statue Unveiling Ceremony

Administration be authorized to spend up to $20,000 for costs associated with the delivery and promotion of the event, to be funded from the Together CK reserve.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-03-27 — Community Recognition Awards Program

This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

2023-03-27 — Environmental Recognition Awards

This information report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

2023-03-27 — Notice of motion - Maximizing seasonal usage of Splash Pads

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.

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2023-03-27 — Nomination of Josephine Richardson for Ontario Senior of the Year Award — Needs human review

That Josephine Richardson, last year

Source: Council Meeting - March 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-04-03 — Renaming of Dover Beach to Mitchell's Bay Beach

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-04-03 — Maximizing Seasonal Usage of Splash Pads

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.

Source: Council Meeting - April 3 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(h)

2023-04-24 — CK to the Power of Young People 2022 Survey and Advisory Group Update — Needs human review

The Manager of Community Attraction & Promotion presented an update on the activities of the CKY Advisory Group and reviewed their findings from the 2022 third CKY Survey that was conducted gaining input from 601 young people.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-04-24 — Municipal Summer Camp Fees

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2023-04-24 — Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022-2023 Report and Terms of Reference

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-04-24 — Flags policy - alternative motion (Crew/B. McGregor)

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2023-04-24 — Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Flags at Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres

That Council direct Administration to avoid controversy and discrimination while encouraging inclusion of all Chatham-Kent residents under the Federal, Provincial and Municipal flags, by stating the only flags that shall be flown at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre and all Municipal service centers across Chatham-Kent, will be the Canadian National Flag, the Ontario Provincial Flag and the Chatham Kent Municipal Flag.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2023-04-24 — Letter of support re South Glengarry Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines — Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Motion by South Glengarry re Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines to the Ministry of Education, MPP McNaughton, MPP Joes, Zone 1 Municipalities, ROMA, AMO and WOWC.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2023-05-08 — Ridgetown Scout Hut pilot project with Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown

Ridgetown Scout Hut – Proposed Pilot Project with Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)

2023-05-08 — Age Friendly Advisory Committee citizen appointments

Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Citizen Appointments

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-05-08 — Community Improvement Plan grant - JDRMH Holdings Inc.

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300087

Source: Council Meeting - May 8 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-05-29 — Purchase of a Mobile Stage Trailer (Showmobile)

A Mobile Stage Trailer (Showmobile) be sole sourced to Stageline at a total value of $256,221.85 including HST.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)

2023-05-29 — Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning and Research Updates — Needs human review

This information report was received for information.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-05-29 — Chatham Railroad Museum Site Lease and Rail Car Purchase

Chatham Railroad Museum Site Lease and Purchase of Rail Car

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-05-29 — Mini Excavator Utilization Pilot Project

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.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2023-05-29 — Dresden Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area

Dresden Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2023-05-29 — Aqua City lease and profit-sharing agreement

That Council authorize the General Manager, Infrastructure & Engineering Services to negotiate and approve a lease and profit-sharing agreement with Aqua City, regarding: use of portions of CK land for a kiosk tent and storage container, non-exclusive parking rights, and profit sharing, subject to terms of the lease and profit sharing agreement being satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Director, Legal Services;

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(g)

2023-05-29 — Blenheim wireless network resolution

Be it resolved that the Mayor draft a resolution of council to all major providers of wireless devices requesting that they consider the possibility of additional infrastructure to provide adequate services in the area.

Source: Council Meeting - May 29 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25

2023-06-05 — Immigration - Driver of Growth, Ethno-Cultural Diversity and Community Culture — Needs human review

The Director of Community Culture & Connections provided Council with details on immigration-driven population growth as well as initiatives supported by the Community Attraction and Promotion Division

Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a) - Chief Administrative Office

2023-06-05 — Letter of support for Primary Care Organizations — Needs human review

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.

Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a) - Approval of Communication Items

2023-06-26 — Chatham-Kent Public Library Annual Report 2022 — Needs human review

Council received this information report and presentation for information.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2023-06-26 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update 6 — Needs human review

Council received this presentation and information report for information.

Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-07-10 — Digital Main Street Grant 4.0A Program Final Results

Digital Main Street Grant 4.0A Program Final Results (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2023-07-10 — Employment Services Transformation Update

Employment Services Transformation Update (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2023-07-10 — Backyard Chickens Survey Results

That Council direct administration to bring back a report in the Spring of 2024 with costing associated to a backyard chicken program for all of Chatham-Kent.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-07-10 — Trial Period for Reduced Ice Rental Rates

Trial Period for Reduced Ice Rental Rates

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)

2023-08-14 — Update Report on the Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal

Further consultation be undertaken regarding the various options presented in this report.
Administration prepare a report for the October 30, 2023 Council Meeting that will provide the following:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-08-14 — Museum Funding - 2023 Extension

Museum Funding – 2023 Extension

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-08-14 — Seniors Centres - Municipal Capital Facilities

Seniors Centres – Municipal Capital Facilities

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2023-08-14 — Starter Company Plus - Successful Applicants - Fall 2022 Cohort (information report)

Starter Company Plus-Successful Applicants-Fall 2022 Cohort (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2023-08-14 — CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202300125 - 12 Mill Street Properties Inc., Tilbury

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300125 – 12 Mill Street Properties Inc. 8, 10, & 12 Mill Street West & Centre Street West Community of Tilbury (West Kent)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(d)

2023-08-14 — CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202100142 - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 25 Raleigh Street, Chatham

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100142 – 1815513 Ontario Inc. 25 Raleigh Street, Community of Chatham (City)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(e)

2023-08-14 — CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant PL202100105 - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 744 Grand Avenue East, Chatham

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100105 – 1815513 Ontario Inc. 744 Grand Avenue East, Community of Chatham (City)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(f)

2023-08-14 — Chatham Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Decommissioning

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2023-08-14 — Motion on Splash Pad Operations

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)

2023-08-14 — Regional Park Development Along Bear Line Road

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (Hall)

Councillor Hall presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg (McGrail)

Councillor McGrail presented a Notice of Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg (C. McGregor)

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-08-14 — Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent (Canniff)

Mayor Canniff presented a Notice of Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent. This matter will be added to the next regular agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2023-09-11 — CK Welcome Week presentation — Needs human review

The report and presentation were received for information.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Artwork presentation by CK-Nigerian Community — Needs human review

The CK-Nigerian Community presented a piece of art work to Mayor Canniff in appreciation of the efforts of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in welcoming refugees and newcomers to the community.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Motion re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent

Motion by Mayor Canniff re Filming Productions in Chatham-Kent

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Naming of the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail

The pathway in Tilbury’s Memorial Park be named the Bryon Fluker Memorial Trail.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Wallaceburg and Chatham Minor Baseball Scoreboard Agreements

Wallaceburg Minor Baseball Association (WMBA) be authorized to fundraise for the cost of a new electronic scoreboard to be located at Andy Johnson Field at Kinsmen Park in Wallaceburg.

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Motion re CPTED Downtown Wallaceburg

Motion by Councillor C. McGregor re Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Downtown Wallaceburg

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-11 — Motion re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg

Motion by Councillor Hall re CCTV Cameras for Downtown Wallaceburg

Source: Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)

2023-09-25 — Together CK - Public Art Grant Program

Together CK – Public Art Grant Program

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-09-25 — Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointment

Chatham-Kent Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointment

Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2023-10-16 — Talent Attraction & Retention Initiatives - Learning, Earning and LivingCK — Needs human review

The Manager of Community Attraction and Promotion provided Council with an overview of the following key deliverables of the Learning, Earning and Living CK program:

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-10-16 — Improving the Reliability and Accessibility of Ride CK Urban Services — Needs human review

Improving the Reliability and Accessibility of Ride CK Urban Services (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2023-10-16 — Chatham-Kent's Blue Box Transition Update

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

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2023-10-30 — Imagine Chatham-Kent Proposal Public Consultation

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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2023-10-30 — Summer Company Provincial Program 2023

Summer Company Provincial Program 2023 (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2023-10-30 — Employment Service Delivery

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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2023-10-30 — Notice of Motion - Chatham-Kent Special Olympics

Councillor Wright presented a notice of motion with regard to Chatham-Kent Special Olympics. The matter will be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21 - Notices of Motion

2023-10-30 — Notice of Motion - Future Renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre

Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion with regard to future renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre. The matter will be added to the November 6, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21 - Notices of Motion

2023-10-30 — Notice of Motion - Restoration of Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre

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.

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21 - Notices of Motion

2023-11-06 — Housing and Homelessness - Emergency Housing Replacement

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

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a) - Housing and Homelessness Progress Report

2023-11-06 — Museum Funding - Ongoing

This report was approved as part of the consent agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2023-11-06 — 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations

2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2023-11-06 — Future Renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre

Staff prepare a report to present to council for future renovations of the Chatham Cultural Centre, including the Museum, Thames Art Gallery and Kiwanis Theatre seating and other capital enhancements.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(d) - Motion by Councillor Crew re Chatham Cultural Centre

2023-11-06 — Motion re Chatham-Kent Special Olympics

This motion was approved as part of the consent agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

2023-11-06 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #7 — Needs human review

Council received this report for information.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(b) - DEIJ Strategy Update #7

2023-11-06 — Motion re Restoration of the Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeannie Gordon Theatre

This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(f)

2023-11-06 — Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding decorative crosswalks honouring Veterans. The matter will be added to the November 27, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23 - Notices of Motion

2023-11-27 — Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club lease renewal (205 James)

Wallaceburg Senior Citizens Club Inc. – Lease Renewal for 205 James

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16b

2023-11-27 — 2023 Special Events Update — Needs human review

Council received the report for information.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18a

2023-11-27 — Wheatley Task Force Funding - Province of Ontario

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.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19a

2023-11-27 — Lease Agreement with Chatham Minor Baseball Association

The existing lease agreement with Chatham Minor Baseball Association (CMBA) regarding Rotary Park in Chatham be terminated.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20a

2023-11-27 — Municipal Cemetery Burials for People of Muslim Faith — Needs human review

Council received this report for information.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20b

2023-11-27 — Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans

Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Decorative Crosswalks Honouring Veterans

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20g

2023-11-27 — Declaring intimate partnership violence an epidemic

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding declaring intimate partnership violence and epidemic. The matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a

2023-11-30 — Creation of Lifecycle Senior Services IT reserve

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.

Source: Council Meeting - November 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 7 - 2024 Budget

2023-12-11 — Motion re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

Motion by Councillor Storey re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19b

2023-12-11 — Advertising in Municipal Arenas

That the report be referred back to administration for a report on what this would cost and feasibility to bring the service in house and if there is the possibility of the user groups playing a role.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20a

2023-12-11 — Notice of Motion re CK Field of Dreams

Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding CK Field of Dreams. The matter will be added to the January 15, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22a

2024-01-15 — Chatham-Kent Community Hub

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-01-15 — Wheatley Arena Improvements

Construction of an elevator and accessible washrooms at the Wheatley Area Arena be considered as part of the 2025 update to the multi-year Capital Budget process.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2024-01-15 — Citizen Appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Citizen Appointment for the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

2024-02-05 — Riverview Gardens Information Technology Strategic Plan — Needs human review

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

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-02-26 — Zoning By-law Amendment - Community Living Chatham-Kent

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(d)

2024-02-26 — Community Hub Stakeholder Engagement - Art Advisory Committee representative

3. Art Advisory Committee”

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2024-03-04 — Public Health Merger Update

Public Health Merger Update (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-03-04 — Nomination of Mary Williston for Ontario Senior of the Year Award — Needs human review

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

Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-03-18 — Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-03-18 — Chatham-Kent Public Library - Ontario Public Library Accreditation

Chatham-Kent Public Library - Ontario Public Library Accreditation (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-03-25 — Chatham Kent Municipal Museums - 2023 Highlights and 2024 Goals

This report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2024-03-25 — Mainstreet Credit Union Mobile Stage Launch & Pilot Fees

Mainstreet Credit Union Mobile Stage Launch & Pilot Fees

Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2024-04-08 — Sole Source Agreement - CK Housing First Intensive Case Management

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.

Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(d)

2024-04-29 — Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes Received

"That the Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes be received."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2024-04-29 — Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture Network Grant

Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture Network Grant

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2024-04-29 — Request for Transfer from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve

2024 Request for Transfer from the Lifeamp Senior Services Capital Homes Reserve (17746)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-04-29 — Chatham-Kent Public Library - Bothwell Branch Page

Chatham-Kent Public Library – Bothwell Branch Page

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2024-04-29 — Review of Municipal Day Camps

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-04-29 — Letter Requesting Province Reconsider Phase-Out of Free Private Well Testing — Needs human review

"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;

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)

2024-05-13 — Motion by Councillor B. McGregor re Review of Municipal Day Camps

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

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2024-05-27 — Support of Primary Health Care Access Points

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Support of Primary Health Care Access Points.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2024-06-10 — Sole Source Bed Replacement Riverview Gardens

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.

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-06-10 — Sole Source Bed Replacement Riverview Gardens - Referral Motion

“That report 16(c) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-06-10 — Sole Source Unimac Washers and Dryers - Referral Motion

“That report 16(d) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2024-06-10 — Sole Source Medical Equipment Replacement Riverview Gardens

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).

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

2024-06-10 — Sole Source Medical Equipment Replacement Riverview Gardens - Referral Motion

“That report 16(d) be referred back to administration and that administration be directed to undertake a competitive bidding process for these items.”

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)

2024-06-10 — A.L.L. for Kids Program Information Update

Activity, Leisure, Lessons (A.L.L) for Kids Program Information Update (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2024-06-10 — Citizen Appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board

Citizen Appointment to the Chatham-Kent Public Library Board

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2024-06-10 — Motion re Support for Primary Health Care Access Points

be it therefore resolved that Administration investigate and report back on creative ways to support/and or incentivize the development of primary health care access points.

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2024-06-24 — Field of Dreams Baseball Project

The Field of Dreams Committee be authorized to fundraise for the capital cost of constructing a new fully accessible regulation size baseball diamond, pending final Council approval of location and municipal budget impacts.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)

2024-06-24 — Von Ayres - Refer Option 1 of Life Safety Study Back to Administration

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(f)

2024-06-24 — Von Ayres Cultural Centre and Jeanne Gordon Hall Lease Agreement

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(f)

2024-09-09 — Single Source Washers and Dryers at Riverview Gardens

Single Source – Supply and Installation of Washers and Dryers at Riverview Gardens

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2024-10-07 — Access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding ensuring access for all residents to the proposed Chatham-Kent Community Hub.

Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21

2024-10-21 — Chatham-Kent Community Hub - Comparative Cost Estimates Direction

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-10-21 — Chatham-Kent Community Hub - Detailed Design Authorization

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2024-10-21 — Motion by Councillor Storey re Ensuring access to the Downtown Chatham Hub (Postponed)

This motion was postponed to the November 18, 2024 Council Meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(h)

2024-11-18 — Primary Health Care - Referral of Item 1 to Budget and Postponement of Items 2-6 — Needs human review

"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."

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-11-18 — Support of Primary Health Care Access Points (Main Motion)

“That Chatham-Kent support primary care access points and physician recruitment in the following ways:

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2024-11-18 — Motion by Councillor Storey re Ensuring access for all residents to the Chatham-Kent Community Hub (Postponed)

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2024-12-09 — CK Community Hub Accessibility Standards (Recommendations 1 & 2)

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,

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-12-09 — CK Community Hub Costing Standards Exceeding Requirements (Recommendation 5)

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

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-12-09 — CK Community Hub Parking Accessibility Review (Recommendation 4)

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.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-12-09 — CK Community Hub Traffic/Pedestrian Studies (Recommendation 3)

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,

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-12-09 — CK Community Hub Universal Design Assessment (Recommendation 6)

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

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2024-12-09 — Support for Primary Care Access Points and Physician Recruitment

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

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)

2024-12-09 — Employment Services Update

Employment Services Update

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2024-12-09 — Hope Haven Winter Warming Centre

The Director of Housing Services (Operations) be authorized to amend the current sole source contract with Hope Haven to expand winter warming services from December 1 to February 28, 2025.

Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2024-12-16 — RFP - Food Services Management, Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home

RFP # R24-260 – Delivery of Food Services Management, Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2024-12-16 — Motion on Accessible Recreational Amenities — Needs human review

Council received the report for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)

2025-01-27 — Cultural Plan Update Project 2025 — Needs human review

Cultural Plan Update Project - 2025 (information report). The report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-02-10 — Library Integrated Library System Procurement

Chatham-Kent Public Library's Integrated Library System (ILS) be sole sourced to Innovative Interfaces Inc. (part of Clarivate Library Software Group) at a total value of $443,149.84 (including HST) over five years.

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-02-24 — Provincial Centralized Intake Expansion

Provincial Centralized Intake Expansion (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2025-03-17 — Library Board Minutes - November 19, 2024

Chatham-Kent Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on November 19, 2024

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-03-17 — 2023 Early Development Instrument — Needs human review

2023 Early Development Instrument (information report and presentation by Laura Sapaterio). The report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-03-17 — Physical Literacy Chatham-Kent Project — Needs human review

Physical Literacy Chatham-Kent Project (information report and presentation by Chris Sherman). The report was received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-03-17 — WISH Centre Increased Youth Programming

be amended for a five-year pilot program to include the remainder of 2025 plus a five-year extension for 2026-2030 to freeze the rent payments

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2025-03-17 — Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet

Councillor McGrail presented a notice of motion regarding Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-04-07 — Form Fit Gym Lease Renewal - 66 Regent Street, Blenheim

with Trevor Nethery (Form Fit Gym owner) for use of 66 Regent Street, Blenheim

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(e)

2025-04-07 — Chatham Minor Girls Softball - Blythe Park Agreement

with the Chatham Minor Girls Softball Association concerning use of Blythe Park in Chatham

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(h)

2025-04-07 — Together CK Grant - 2025 Funding Recommendations

five applications, as endorsed by the Together CK Review Committee, be approved under the Significant Events grant program for total funding of $125,000.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-04-07 — Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet — Needs human review

That a fact sheet be made available for residents to refer to in a boil advisory situation outline.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-04-07 — Ontario Senior of the Year Award Nomination — Needs human review

That Mr. Gahunia be nominated for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 27(a)

2025-04-28 — CK Local Immigration Partnership 2025 Update

CK Local Immigration Partnership - 2025 Update (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)

2025-04-28 — Municipal Theatres Overview

Municipal Theatres Overview (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(g)

2025-04-28 — ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre Funding

ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre be funded in the amount of $25,000 (including HST) from the Economic Downturn Reserve.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-04-28 — Increasing Employment Services Capacity

the addition of two permanent full time equivalent job developer positions within the Employment and Social Services Division be approved

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2025-04-28 — Computer Connection Program Renewal

the continuation of the Computer Connection Program, for a period of five years, at a cost of $20,000 per year

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2025-05-12 — Lease Extension - 185 Murray Street Shelter, Chatham

for the property at 185 Murray Street, Chatham at a cost of $35,595 (inclusive of H.S.T.) from May 20, 2025, through August 20, 2025.

Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-05-12 — Naming of Wheatley Arboretum Trail Phase 2

the Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail Phase 2 be named Doc. McKibben Way.

Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-05-26 — CMHC Affordable Housing Fund Repair and Renewal

funding contribution in the amount of $2,211,990 from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporations Affordable Housing Fund: Repair and Renewal be designated to required municipal social housing repairs

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-05-26 — Mitchell's Bay Canada Post Mailing Place Name

in support of the Mitchell's Bay Area Association to recognize Mitchell's Bay as a Canada Post mailing place name

Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2025-06-09 — Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2025-2029

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.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-06-09 — Municipal Museums 2024 Highlights and 2025 Goals

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums - 2024 Highlights and 2025 Goals (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-06-09 — Community Museums 2025 Update

Community Museums - 2025 Update (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2025-06-09 — Mainstreet Credit Union Stage - Pilot Review

Not-for-profit stage user fee rates be maintained at current levels in 2026.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2025-06-09 — Expanding the Community Gardens Program

Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion regarding Expanding the Community Gardens Program.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2025-06-23 — Cultural Plan Update Project (R25-240)

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)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-06-23 — Chatham-Kent Population Growth 2025 Update — Needs human review

Chatham-Kent Population Growth - 2025 Update (information report and presentation by Jason Stubitz, Coordinator, Workforce Planning and Research)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-06-23 — Expanding the Community Gardens Program

Council authorize Chatham-Kent administration to provide a report outlining the possibility of partnering with Public Health by expanding the current Community Gardens program to all wards.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampment Setback Distance Amendments

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

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - Neighbourhood Communication (325 Grand Ave E)

Regular neighbourhood communication begins immediately with appropriate members of Administration residents and business owners in the 325 Grand Ave E, Chatham property area

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - One Tent Per Person Protocol

there is to be no more than one tent per person, and that all personal items be stored within a tent

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - Partner Supports Report (Sept 8)

Administration bring a report back to the September 8, 2025 Council meeting a plan to engage partners from mental health, medical supports, addictions, housing, ROCK

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - Pursue All Options / Supportive Housing

Administration actively pursues all options to reduce and end encampments in Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - ROCK Collaboration

That Administration continues to work in collaboration with ROCK to engage with individuals and prioritize them for services and housing as they become available.

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Encampments - Transitional Cabins Program

Administration voluntarily transitions as many homeless individuals as possible to the new transitional cabins program

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-07-28 — Reconsider Encampment Response Strategy

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

Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 100m from Businesses

100 metres away from any business

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 100m from Residences

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 10m from Recreational Paths

10 metres away from a recreational path.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - 25m from Construction Sites

25 metres away from construction sites

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - Close/Adjust Recreation Amenities (initial)

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - Compile Costs and Petition Province

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - Ongoing Mitigation Recommendations

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampment Protocol - Tents 2m Apart

Tents be located 2 metres apart from each other

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampments - Prohibit on Specified Parks (Defeated)

That encampments are not allowed on the PUC property, O'Neil Nature Preserve, Mud Creek Park and Kingston Park.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampments - Recreation Amenities Re-Vote (Defeated)

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Encampments - Temporary Shelters Permitted (Defeated)

That Temporary Shelters are permitted to be erected on Municipal land from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise by any person experiencing homelessness

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2025-08-11 — Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre

Councillor Jubenville presented a Notice of Motion regarding Establishing a Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-08-11 — Wheatley Legion Grant

Councillor Anderson presented a Notice of Motion regarding Wheatley Legion Grant.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-08-25 — Wheatley Legion Grant

That Chatham-Kent Council grant approximately $92,500 from the Strategic Reserve to transfer to the various divisions to offset the Development Charges, Building Permit fees, Planning fees and 2024 and 2025 Property taxes for the Wheatley Legion new building project

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 13(e)

2025-08-25 — Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update — Needs human review

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (presentation by Ian Clark, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries)

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(a)

2025-08-25 — Encampment Protocol - Reconsider Aug 11 Setbacks

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

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-08-25 — Encampment Protocol - Reduce Setbacks to 25m + PUC Site Exemptions

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.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-08-25 — Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update

Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-08-25 — Treatment Facility & Supportive Housing / HART Hub

That Chatham-Kent Council direct Staff to investigate and present options for establishing partnerships with treatment facilities to reduce the time between detox and admission into recovery/treatment programs.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

2025-09-08 — CK Drug Strategy Coordinator Funding Referral

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-09-08 — Employment Services 2025-2026 Update — Needs human review

Employment Services 2025-2026 Update (information report and presentation by Matt Keech, Program Manager, Employment and Social Services)

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-09-08 — Expand Emergency and Transitional/Supportive Housing Options

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2025-09-08 — Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2025-09-08 — Project Upstream - Safer Communities Initiative

the Municipality of Chatham Kent's involvement in Project Upstream, a two-year national initiative led by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-09-08 — Chatham-Kent Dream Field Project - Detailed Design

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2025-09-08 — Recreation Summer Camp Review - Fee Freeze

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

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

2025-09-22 — Encampment Advisory Committee

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-09-22 — Contractual Encampment By-law Enforcement Officers

A By-Law to provide appointments of Contractual Encampment Enforcement Officers to enforce By-law # 111-2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-10-06 — Board of Health Minutes - July 14, 2025

Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on July 14, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-10-06 — Library Board Minutes - June 24, 2025

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on June 24, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2025-10-06 — Standards for Monuments, Markers and Memorials in Cemeteries

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

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-10-20 — Museums Advisory Committee Minutes - May 6, 2025

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting held on May 6, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)

2025-10-20 — Cemeteries By-law Exemption & Review

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2025-10-20 — Together CK Core Grant Funding 2026-2029

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2025-10-20 — Together CK Annual Grant Guideline Updates

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-10-20 — Council Land Acknowledgment Update

Council delegate administration to update the Land Acknowledgment read before Council meetings

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)

2025-11-03 — Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-11-03 — Mitchell's Bay Canada Post Mailing Place Name (Revised)

in support of the Mitchell's Bay Area Association to recognize Mitchell's Bay as a Canada Post mailing place name

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-11-03 — Reconsideration - Mitchell's Bay Mailing Place Name

That Council reconsider the previous decision regarding Request for a Canada Post Mailing Place Name.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-11-03 — Ice Allocation Policy Review

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Ice Allocation Policy Review.

Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-11-17 — Library Board Minutes - September 23, 2025

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on September 23, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)

2025-11-17 — Community Supports for the Unsheltered (Information Report)

Community Supports for the Unsheltered (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-11-17 — Motion - Damage and Improper Use of the CASO Trail

administration consult with Entegrus and Chatham-Kent Police Services regarding options to address and prevent damage and improper use of the CASO trail

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)

2025-11-17 — Motion - Road Safety Assessment of Chatham Street, Blenheim

staff conduct a road safety assessment of Chatham Street in the area of the Blenheim District High School and Harwich Raliegh and report back to Council with recommendations.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)

2025-11-17 — Motion - Seasonal Ice User Policy Review and Update

administration consult with associations and user groups and review current processes and provide council with a report that include potential recommendations and possible improvements.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(e)

2025-11-17 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update #9 (Information Report)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Strategy Update # 9 (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-12-01 — Board of Health Minutes - September 22, 2025

Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on September 22, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-12-01 — Library Board Minutes - October 28, 2025

Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on October 28, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-12-15 — Celebrating Cultural Diversity & Soccer 2026 (FIFA26 Caravan)

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-12-15 — Motion - User Fee Exemption, Wallaceburg Memorial Arena Upstairs Hall

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)

2025-12-15 — Motion - Ball Diamond Maintenance Level of Service

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(f)

2025-12-15 — Chatham-Kent Community Gardens Expansion

Council authorize staff to engage with residents in Tilbury, Blenheim, Thamesville and Bothwell to confirm the commitment of these communities

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-12-15 — Notice of Motion - Encampment Response Proposal

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Encampment Response Proposal for Chatham-Kent

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2025-12-15 — Notice of Motion - Summer Ice Policy

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Summer Ice Policy

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

2026-01-26 — Sole Source - Medical Equipment Replacement, Riverview Gardens (Arjo)

The replacement of medical equipment for Riverview Gardens be sole sourced to Arjo Canada Inc. at a total value of $280,327.91 (including HST)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2026-01-26 — Special Events / TogetherCK Grants - Eproval Software Pilot

The sole source purchase and implementation of Eproval online permitting software for managing special events and grant applications be approved for a three-year pilot project at a cost of $118,650 (including HST).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2026-01-26 — Motion - Encampment Response & Transitional Cabins Evaluation (RFP)

Administration be directed to prepare a Report and proposed key RFP terms, for an evaluation of the current encampment response and transitional cabins project, with a maximum budget of $55,000.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2026-01-26 — Basketball Court Installation - McGregor Kinsmen Park, Blenheim

A donation in the amount of $45,000 from the Ridge Landfill Community Trust for the purpose of funding the development of a new 3 on 3 basketball court at McGregor Kinsmen Park in Blenheim be received.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2026-01-26 — Motion - Summer Ice Pilot (2026)

in 2026, summer ice be made available for the 2026 summer ice season at a minimum of one arena based on demand

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2026-01-26 — Notice of Motion - Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park

Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2026-01-26 — Notice of Motion - Warming Centres beyond central Chatham

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding warming centres in communities beyone central Chatham.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2026-02-09 — Board of Health Minutes - November 17, 2025

Board of Health Minutes from its meeting held on November 17, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(c)

2026-02-09 — Library Board Minutes - November 18, 2025

Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from the meeting held on November 18, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(d)

2026-02-09 — Encampment Advisory Committee - Appointment Recommendations

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

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2026-02-09 — Motion - Warming Centres beyond central Chatham

Council direct administration to investigate and identify the need for Warming Centres in communities within Chatham-Kent beyond central Chatham for days of extreme cold weather

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2026-02-09 — Motion - Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park (Referred to Board of Health)

the motion be referred to the Board of Health.

Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2026-02-23 — Sole Source - Paralegal Housing Stability Services (Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic)

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.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2026-02-23 — Together CK Grant - 2026 Funding Recommendations

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

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2026-03-09 — Library Board Minutes - January 20, 2026

Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Minutes from its meeting held on January 20, 2026

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(e)

2026-03-09 — Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes - Sept 30 & Dec 8, 2025

Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums Advisory Committee Minutes from its meetings held on September 30, 2025 and December 8, 2025

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)

2026-03-09 — CMAO Awards Hosting Opportunity (2028 & 2030)

Administration be authorized to spend a maximum of up to $60,000 per year (total maximum of $120,000) on the hosting rights fee payable to Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO)

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2026-03-09 — ESS Records Digitization (Nimble Information Strategies)

The digitization of Employment and Social Services active Ontario Works case files be awarded to Nimble Information Strategies Inc. at a total value of $248,169.79 (including HST).

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2026-03-23 — Heritage Day and Mayor's Heritage Awards 2026 (Information Report)

Heritage Day and the Mayor's Heritage Awards 2026 (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2026-03-23 — Employment Services 2026-2027 Service Plan (CK Jobs)

The additional $361,472 in provincial base operational funding be approved to support the CK Jobs program

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2026-03-23 — Notice of Motion - Senate Bill S-206 (Guaranteed Livable Basic Income)

Councillor McDonald presented a notice of motion regarding support for Senate Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)