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Meeting: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes)

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12(a) — Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment - Wecker Farms Ltd. (PL202300042)

Consent application File B-26/23, to sever a surplus dwelling (6835 Sixth Line East) and four (4) outbuildings on a new 1.1 ha (2.8 ac.) lot, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

12(b) — Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment - Sherry-Lynn Brady (PL202300030)

Consent application File B-23/23 to sever a surplus dwelling (8183 Eleventh Line) and three (3) outbuildings, on a new lot, approximately 1.32 ha (3.25 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

12(c) — Consent - Michael Burke 95 Cathcart Street, Blenheim (PL202300029)

Consent application File B-22/23, to sever a new 0.74 ha (1.83 ac.) vacant industrial lot, shown as Part 1 on the applicant

12(d) — Zoning By-law Amendment - J Fantin Enterprises Ltd. 38 Queen Street North, Tilbury (PL202300038)

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 TI/16/23/F to rezone the subject lands known as 38 Queen Street North, in Part of Lot 4, Plan 189, in the Community of Tilbury

12(e) — Zoning By-law Amendment - Dennis and Van Eldik 38 Talbot Street West, Blenheim (PL202300006)

Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 BL/03/23/D, to rezone the subject lands known as 38 Talbot Street West, in Part of Lot 28, Plan 91

12(f) — Zoning By-law Amendment - Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions

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

12(g) — Zoning By-law Amendment - Large Scale Greenhouses

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to regulate the location of Large Scale Greenhouses between 300 metres and 1,500 metres from Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Residential High Density (RH) Zones, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.

12(h) — Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Housing (Bill 23 compliance)

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

14 — Consent Agenda approval

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

15(a) — Council Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2023

The Council meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

15(b) — Drainage Board Recommendations - March 21, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

15(c) — Library Board Minutes - February 28, 2023

These minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

15(d) — Historic Downtown Chatham BIA minutes - March 22, 2023

minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16(a) — RFP Award - Contract R23-168 - Engineering Services for Wyandott Street Reconstruction

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16(b) — Tender Award - Contract T23-105C - Cold in Place Pavement Recycling

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16(c) — RFP Award R23-104 - Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants

The proposal for the supply and delivery of dust suppressants for gravel roadways within the Municipality be awarded to Den-Mar Brines Limited and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement.

16(d) — Tender Award - Contract T23-164 - Keil Drive South Extension

The tender award in the amount of $3,729,000 (including HST) for the Keil Drive South Extension, Community of Chatham be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

16(e) — Contract Extension - R18-186 Supply and Haul of Bulk Coarse Highway Salt

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16(f) — Single Source - Purchase of Ambulance Power Cots and Power Lifts

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16(g) — Single Source - Dillon Consulting for Environmental Site Assessment at 55 Minnie Street, Wallaceburg

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

17(a) — CK to the Power of Young People 2022 Survey and Advisory Group Update

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.

17(b) — Greenhouse Lighting By-law

The proposed By-law to regulate the lighting of greenhouses, attached as Appendix A to this Report, be approved.

17(c) — Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant - Mannat Gears & Ontime 4 Logistics (PL202300058)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

17(d) — Removal of H Holding Symbol - CKSL Development Ltd. (PL202300072)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

17(e) — Citizen Appointment to Municipal Heritage Committee

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

18(a) — Tax Policy 2023 - Recommendation 5 (Farm Class Transition Ratio)

5. The Farm Class Transition Ratio be increased to from 22% to 23%.

18(a) — Tax Policy 2023 - main recommendations

A by-law to establish capping policies for certain Commercial properties for the 2023 taxation year be approved.

18(b) — Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Purchasing Process Review

That administration take the following steps, and return to Council with a report outlining recommended or optional changes to Council to streamline purchasing processes and to reflect best practices of other municipalities and public sector agencies:

18(c) — Land Acquisition - 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent acquire 495 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg, Property Identification Number 00567 0133, for $80,000, funded from the Property Disposition Reserve 17181.

19(a) — Riverview Gardens Committee of Management - Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021 Governance

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

19(b) — Municipal Summer Camp Fees

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

20(a) — Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022-2023 Report and Terms of Reference

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

20(b) — Motion by Councillor C. McGregor re Rental of two Mini Excavators

That the motion by Councillor C. McGregor re rental of two mini excavators be referred back to administration for the May 29 meeting for further information on costs and potential usage.

21(a) — Amending Appointment By-law 10-2023 for Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

21(b) — 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.

21(b) — 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.

23 — Closed Session Report approval

That the April 24, 2023 Closed Session report be approved.

24(a) — Approval of April 24, 2023 Council Information Package

That the April 24, 2023 Council Information Package be approved.

24(a) — Endorsement of Councillor Storey for FCM Board of Directors

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

24(a) — Letter of support re South Glengarry Education Funding and Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines

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.

24(a) — Letter of support re South Huron School Bus Stop Arm Cameras

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

26(a) — By-laws First Reading

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

26(b) — By-laws Second Reading

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

26(e) — By-laws Third and Final Reading

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

27 — Adjournment and authorization to meet in closed session May 8, 2023

That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 8, 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.