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Meeting: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)
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Date: 2025-04-28
Meeting type: Combined Council
Document type: minutes
Action count: 49
Source documents
Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) (source_id=15)
Actions
11(a) — Consent & Zoning - Wierenga Agra, Orford (PL202500024)
rezone the portion of the lot addition lands containing a Significant Woodland to a site-specific Open Space-1353 (OS1-1353) zone to allow conservation type uses.
11(b) — Consent & Zoning - Anderson, Block Line Howard (PL202500046)
Mover: McDonald , Seconder: Wright
Action type: vote (carried (16-0))
Issue tags: zoning , planning
Review status: Verified against source text
Consent application File B-22/25, to sever a surplus dwelling (12567 Block Line), on a new 0.91 ha (2.26 ac.) lot
11(c) — Consent & Zoning - Postma, River Line Harwich (PL202500027)
Mover: Ceccacci , Seconder: Doyle
Action type: vote (carried (15-0))
Issue tags: zoning , planning
Review status: Verified against source text
Consent application File B-11/25, to sever a surplus dwelling (10516 River Line) on a new 1.55 ha (3.84 ac.) lot
11(d) — Zoning Postponed - 650 Park Street, Dresden (PL202500026)
Mover: Ceccacci , Seconder: Doyle
Action type: vote (deferred (11-5))
Issue tags: zoning , planning
Review status: Verified against source text
the application be postponed pending the applicant holding a public consultation meeting with local residents.
11(e) — Zoning - Faubert Apartment, 85 Taylor Avenue (PL202500016)
to rezone the lands to Residential Medium Density Second-1748 (RM2-1748), to apply the following regulations to an Apartment Dwelling use
13 — Consent Agenda
That the following items be approved as presented: 14(a), 14(c), 14(d), 14(f), 15(b), 15(f), 15(g), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), 16(e), 17(b), 18(a), 18(b), 18(c), 18(d), 19(a), 19(c), 22(a), 22(b).
14(a) — McFarlane Relief Drain Bridge Rehabilitations (T24-167)
the tender in the amount of $3,790,859.03 (incl HST) for the McFarlane Relief Drain Bridge Rehabilitations be awarded to Facca Incorporated.
14(b) — Sign Manufacturing Materials Supplier Roster (R24-388)
Mover: Storey , Seconder: Anderson
Action type: vote (carried (15-3))
Flags: pulled-from-consent
Issue tags: procurement
Review status: Verified against source text
the Sign Manufacturing Materials Supplier Roster (R24-388) be approved for a period of one (1) year
14(c) — Sidewalk Inspections & Trip Hazard Removal (R25-151)
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: roads , procurement
Review status: Verified against source text
the contract for R25-151 Annual Sidewalk Inspection and Trip Hazard Removal for 2025 be awarded to Safe Sidewalks Canada at a total value of $107,632.50 (including HST).
14(d) — Municipal Grass Cutting - Select Parcels (T25-100)
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: procurement
Review status: Verified against source text
be awarded to Talis Group Inc. for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 season at a total value of $222,473.74 (incl. HST)
14(e) — Sole Source - Three Land Ambulances
the purchase of three (3) land ambulances be sole sourced to Demers Ambulances at a total value of $1,022,000.25 (HST included).
14(f) — Assessment Base Management Services (R25-221)
the R25-221 Assessment Base Management Services Request for Proposal be awarded to MTE Paralegal Professional Corporation at a total estimated value of $389,002.50 (including HST)
14(g) — Affordable Housing Townhouses Tender - Redwood/Eugenie (T25-239)
for the CK Housing Services New Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street Chatham - Affordable Housing Townhouses be awarded to Barrineti Construction Ltd.
15(a) — Strategic Housing Action Plan RFP
Mover: Storey , Seconder: Anderson
Action type: vote (carried (17-0))
Flags: pulled-from-consent
Issue tags: housing
Review status: Verified against source text
Administration be authorized to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to complete a Strategic Housing Action Plan
15(b) — Affordable Housing Progress - Park Ave East Remediation
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent, budget
Issue tags: housing , environment , budget
Review status: Verified against source text
the Consulting Services for Additional Field Work, Modified Generic Risk Assessment and Record of Site Condition (RSC) Filing at 421-461 Park Avenue East, Chatham be single sourced to Dillon Consulting Limited at a cost of $211,310 including HST
15(c) — Supportive Housing RFP - 110 Sandys Street
Mover: B. McGregor , Seconder: Harrigan
Action type: vote (carried (12-5))
Flags: pulled-from-consent
Issue tags: housing
Review status: Verified against source text
to enable the development of Supportive Housing at the 110 Sandys Street, Chatham location.
15(c) — Supportive/Mixed Housing RFP - 416-421 Park Street East
Mover: B. McGregor , Seconder: Harrigan
Action type: vote (carried (16-1))
Flags: pulled-from-consent
Issue tags: housing
Review status: Verified against source text
to enable the development of both Supportive and Mixed Affordable/Attainable Market Rental Housing, at the 416-421 Park Street East, Chatham location.
15(f) — CK Local Immigration Partnership 2025 Update
CK Local Immigration Partnership - 2025 Update (information report)
15(g) — Municipal Theatres Overview
Municipal Theatres Overview (information report)
15(h) — York 1 Waste Processing / Landfill Opposition - 29831 Irish School Road
Chatham-Kent Council is still opposed in principle, to the use of this property as waste processing, storage and transfer and landfilling facility
16(a) — Core Infrastructure Detailed Asset Management Plans
the Detailed Asset Management Plans be adopted by Council.
16(b) — Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation 2024-2025
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent, budget
Issue tags: transit , budget
Review status: Verified against source text
an allocation of $977,409 from the 2024 - 2025 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation program.
16(c) — Bothwell Canada Post Lease Agreement
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: property
Review status: Verified against source text
with Canada Post for use of the Bothwell Municipal Building located at 320 Main Street, Bothwell
16(d) — Service Canada Lease Extension - 786 Dufferin St, Wallaceburg
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: property
Review status: Verified against source text
for the use of the Municipal owned building located at 786 Dufferin St., Wallaceburg.
16(e) — Provincial Highways Funding Request
Mover: Doyle
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: roads , governance
Review status: Verified against source text
administration prepare a report to Council detailing the former Provincial Highways downloaded to Chatham-Kent
16(f) — Talbot Trail Realignment Funding Request
a request for $5M of Provincial funding for the Talbot Trail project
17(a) — 2026 Budget Opening Night Rescheduled
Mover: Doyle , Seconder: Harrigan
Action type: vote (carried (16-1))
Flags: pulled-from-consent, budget
Issue tags: budget , governance
Review status: Verified against source text
the Budget Opening Night meeting be brough forward one week to November 5, 2025
17(a) — 2026 Budget Schedule and Strong Mayor Direction
Mover: Harrigan , Seconder: Doyle
Action type: vote (carried (17-0))
Flags: pulled-from-consent, budget
Issue tags: budget , governance
Review status: Verified against source text
the Mayor consider Council's 2026 Annual Budget Update suggestions when providing budget direction to administration as part of the Strong Mayor Powers.
17(b) — 2024 Annual Investment Report
Action type: motion (received)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: budget
Review status: Verified against source text
2024 Annual Investment Report (information report)
18(a) — Accelerating Additional Dwelling Units - Report 1
Action type: motion (received)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: housing , planning
Review status: Verified against source text
Accelerating the Development of Additional Dwelling Units - Report 1 (information report)
18(b) — CIP Grant - 600 Junction Avenue (PL202300087)
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: development , taxation
Review status: Verified against source text
with 1000602806 Ontario Inc., owner of 600 Junction Avenue, Community of Chatham (City), to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
18(c) — CIP Grant - 164 King Street West (PL202300216)
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: development , taxation , housing
Review status: Verified against source text
with Jemtec-Pyramid Holdings Inc. & 1859209 Ontario Inc., owners of 164 King Street West, Community of Chatham (City)
18(d) — Removal of Holding Symbol - 5279 Tecumseh Line (PL202500051)
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: zoning , planning
Review status: Verified against source text
to remove the H Holding Symbol from the subject lands, known municipally as 5279 Tecumseh Line
19(a) — 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.
19(b) — Increasing Employment Services Capacity
the addition of two permanent full time equivalent job developer positions within the Employment and Social Services Division be approved
19(c) — 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
20(a) — CCTV Expansion Report
Chatham-Kent Council receive a report on the usage, successes, and opportunities of CCTV cameras
21(a) — Meeting Extension
Mover: Jubenville , Seconder: Storey
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: procedural
Issue tags: procedural
Review status: Verified against source text
the meeting be extended to 10:15 p.m.
21(a) — Provincial Funding for Fire Services - Postponed
the motion be postponed to a future meeting by the end of 2025.
22(a) — Customer Services Service Review Update
Action type: motion (received)
Flags: consent
Issue tags: governance
Review status: Verified against source text
Customer Services Service Review Update (information report)
22(b) — Appointment By-law 56-2024 Amendment - Deputy Registrars
a by-law to amend By-law 56-2024 to appoint Deputy Division Registrars and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licenses be approved.
23(a) — Financial Accountability for CK Hub Next Phase
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Financial Accountability for the proposed next phase of the CK Hub.
24 — Closed Session Report - April 28, 2025
Mover: Storey , Seconder: Jubenville
Action type: vote (carried (17-0))
Issue tags: governance
Review status: Verified against source text
the Closed Session Report for April 28, 2025 be approved.
25(a) — Council Information Package
Mover: C. McGregor , Seconder: McGrail
Action type: motion (received)
Flags: procedural
Issue tags: procedural
Review status: Verified against source text
That the Council Information Package be received for information.
25(a) — Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan Endorsement
Mover: C. McGregor , Seconder: McGrail
Action type: motion (carried)
Issue tags: environment , water_sewer
Review status: Needs human review
Data-quality notes: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent endorses the proposed updates to the Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Plan.
27(a) — By-law Readings
That the by-laws be taken as read for a first time.
27(b) — By-law Readings
That the by-laws be taken as read for a second time.
27(e) — By-law Readings
That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.
28 — Adjournment
Mover: Storey , Seconder: B. McGregor
Action type: motion (carried)
Flags: procedural
Issue tags: procedural
Review status: Verified against source text
That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, May 12, 2024