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Meeting: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)

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11(a) — Consent & Zoning - Van Boxtel, Vasik Line Harwich (PL202500084)

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

11(b) — Consent & Zoning - D Brad Farm, Rivard Line Dover (PL20250089)

rezone the severed lands to a new site-specific Agricultural-1759 (A1-1759) Zone to permit an Agricultural Processing Facility as an additional permitted use

11(c) — Zoning - Tilbury Four-Storey Apartment (PL202500083)

to permit the development of a new four-storey Apartment Dwelling, approximately 307 sq. m (3,300 sq. ft.) in area, be approved

13 — Consent Agenda

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

14(a) — Thames River Slope Stabilization (T25-227)

the tender award in the amount of $6,474,900.00 (including HST) for the Thames River Slope Stabilization, Thames Street be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

14(b) — Beattie Drain Enclosure (T24-239)

the tender in the amount of $410,416.00 (including HST) for the Beattie Drain Enclosure be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.

14(c) — Four Rear-Loading Refuse Trucks

the purchase of four (4) rear-loading refuse trucks be awarded to Commercial Truck Equipment for a total value of $1,744,137.37 (including 13% HST).

15(a) — OLT Settlement - 50 Indian Creek Road West (Defeated)

Council approve the terms of settlement regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Case No. OLT-25-00024, concerning 50 Indian Creek Road West

15(b) — CIP Grant - 162 King Street West (PL202500092)

with Jemtec-Pyramid Holdings Inc., owners of 162 King Street West, Community of Chatham (City), to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes

15(c) — CIP Grant - 75 Lyon Avenue North, Tilbury (PL202500095)

with 2848310 Ontario Inc., owners of 75 Lyon Avenue North, Community of Tilbury, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes

15(d) — Removal of Holding Symbol - 15162 Longwoods Rd, Zone (PL202500087)

to remove the H Holding Symbol from the portion of the subject lands zoned Holding-Rural Residential-1669, in the Community of Zone, be approved

15(e) — Bloomfield Business Park - Repurchase of Three Properties

Council direct Administration to repurchase approximately 2.5 acres in the Bloomfield Business Park from 100249108 Ontario Inc. at its original price of $222,500

16(a) — Golf Cart By-law and Erieau Operation

the Municipality authorize the operation of Golf Carts on roads in the Golf Cart Permit Area in Erieau.

16(a) — Golf Cart Pilot - Permit Fee

That the annual permit fee be amended to $75 for the first year, to be re-evaluated after one year to determine the permit fee needed for full cost recovery.

17(a) — Appointment By-laws

a by-law to amend By-law 20-2024 to provide appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers be approved

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - 100m from Businesses

100 metres away from any business

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - 100m from Residences

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

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - 10m from Recreational Paths

10 metres away from a recreational path.

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - 25m from Construction Sites

25 metres away from construction sites

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - By-law Officers on Private Property

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

18(a) — 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.

18(a) — 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

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - No Sanctioned Encampment Site Purchases

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

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - Ongoing Mitigation Recommendations

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

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - Postponed to August 25

That the report be postponed to the August 25, 2025 Council Meeting.

18(a) — Encampment Protocol - Tents 2m Apart

Tents be located 2 metres apart from each other

18(a) — 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.

18(a) — Encampments - Reconsider Recreation Amenities (1st, Defeated)

That the following motion be reconsidered: j) That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities

18(a) — Encampments - Reconsider Recreation Amenities (2nd, Carried)

That the following motion be reconsidered (second attempt)

18(a) — 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).

18(a) — 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

19(a) — Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre

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

19(a) — Wheatley Legion Grant

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

22(a) — By-law Readings

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

22(b) — By-law Readings

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

22(e) — By-law Readings

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

23 — Adjournment

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