Issue Timeline: development
Full evidence timeline (the richer view). For a compact one-line list, see the issue summary.
Snapshot
114 civic action(s) on development across 47 meeting(s) (2022-11-21 to 2026-03-23).
- Meetings involved: 47
- 2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)- 2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-02-13 — Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-08-12 — Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)- 2025-01-13 — Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-03-03 — Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-10-06 — Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-11-03 — Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)- 2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)- 2026-03-23 — Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes)
- Councillors involved: Allin, Anderson, B. McGregor, Bondy, C. McGregor, Canniff, Ceccacci, Crew, Doyle, Finn, Hall, Harrigan, Jubenville, McDonald, McGrail, Storey, Thompson, Wright
- Split votes: 11
- Budget-related actions: 20
- Needs review: 10
Timeline
2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)
Tourism Sector Support & Activities Update - Summer 2022 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received a presentation on the Tourism Sector Support and Activities Update (Summer 2022). Pulled from consent; no mover or recorded vote.
- Related tags: community_services
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
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
Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants Spring 2022 Cohort (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants Spring 2022 Cohort information report.
- Related tags: community_services
Starter Company Plus Successful Applicants
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 14b
2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)
Zoning - GTA Properties / DMG, Mill Street West, Tilbury (PL202200238) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 8 & 10-12 Mill Street West, Tilbury, increasing permitted density and height to allow a new five-storey mixed-use commercial/residential building. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Carried 16-0; Councillors Harrigan and Thompson recorded absent on the division.
- Related tags: zoning, planning, housing
- Entities: GTA Properties Inc.
to permit the development of a new five (5) storey Mixed Use Commercial / Residential Building, approximately 1,685 sq. m (18,139 sq. ft.) in area, be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(f)
Zoning - 2801920 Ontario Inc., 7030 Base Line, Wallaceburg (PL202200231) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Hall, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 7030 Base Line, Wallaceburg, to site-specific Residential High Density Second to permit apartment dwellings. Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor McGrail. Carried 15-0; Councillors C. McGregor and Storey declared conflicts and Councillor Harrigan was absent.
- Related tags: zoning, planning, housing
to rezone the lands known as 7030 Base Line, in Part of Lot 3, Concession 18 (Chatham), in the Community of Wallaceburg, from Agricultural (A1) to a site-specific Residential High Density Second-1641 (RH2-1641) Zone, to permit the development of Apartment Dwellings
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(g)
Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on the Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Tourism Bike Use/Rental Pilot Project Update (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
CIP Tax Increment Grant - 364 Grand Avenue East, Chatham (PL202200251) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a Community Improvement Plan property tax increment equivalent grant application for 364 Grand Avenue East, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202200251
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(d)
Kyle Park Future Development and Community Engagement (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council directed Administration to negotiate with community groups to develop Kyle Park in Blenheim (multi-use sports pad, community garden, pathway, trees, benches, picnic tables), prepare naming and signage, and return with final plans and financial impacts. Pulled from consent after deputations. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Carried 16-1.
- Related tags: parks, community_services
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)
2023-02-13 — Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes)
IESO E-LT1 RFP Municipal Support Resolutions - Battery/Energy Storage Projects (vote; carried (13-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council authorized Community Support Agreements and Municipal Council Support Resolutions for four Long-Term Reliability energy projects under the IESO E-LT1 RFP (Wheat Energy Storage; Boralex Chatham Battery Energy Storage; Chatham-Kent Battery Energy Storage by Kruger Energy/Innergex; and Cedarline Greenhouses Cogeneration), and created a reserve account for Community Benefit Contributions. Pulled from consent after three deputations; recommendation 1(d) (Cedarline) was voted on separately and also carried 13-0. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Wright. Carried 13-0.
- Related tags: energy, environment
- Entities: Boralex Inc., Cedarline Greenhouses
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Community Support Agreements on the terms outlined in this report
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)
Exploration - Film/Television/Streaming Industry Sector (vote; carried (15-3))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Mayor Canniff moved, seconded by Councillor Thompson, that Strategic Development Reserve Fund #17266 monies be used to retain a one-year contract position to explore the film/television/streaming sector and support related initiatives, with a progress report before any second-year funding. Carried 15-3 on a recorded vote, with Councillors Pinsonneault, Jubenville, and Storey voting no. Pulled from consent.
- Related tags: budget
Funds from the Strategic Development Reserve Fund #17266 be used to retain a temporary, full-time contract position for one year to explore and research the potential of the film/television/streaming industry sector in Chatham-Kent and its economic and cultural impact on the local economy.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a) - Film/Television/Streaming Exploration
2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)
Draft Plan of Subdivision - DS Clarke Developments (Blenheim) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council approved Draft Plan of Subdivision Application D-12 BL/04/23/C in the Community of Blenheim, proposing 173 residential lots plus high-density, commercial, services and park blocks, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the related agreements. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Councillor Ceccacci declared a conflict.
- Related tags: planning
- Entities: DS Clarke Developments Inc.
which proposes 173 Residential Lots, three (3) High-Density Residential Blocks, two (2) Commercial Blocks, two (2) municipal services Blocks for, one (1) Municipal Park Block, and four (4) Public Highways, subject to the draft conditions set out in Appendix D, be approved; and,
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)
Feasibility Study on Remediating Two Brownfields for Affordable Housing Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved conducting a feasibility study on remediating two brownfields for sustainable affordable housing development under a grant. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing, environment
Conducting a Feasibility Study on Remediating Two Brownfields for Sustainable Affordable Housing Development Grant
Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
2024-02-26 — Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - 151-157 King Street West (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application PL202300251 for 1000550646 Ontario Inc. at 151-157 King Street West, Chatham, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: 1000550646 Ontario Inc.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300251 – 1000550646 Ontario Inc. 151-157 King Street West, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - 331 James Street (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application PL202200113 for 2825393 Ontario Inc. at 331 James Street, Wallaceburg, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: 2825393 Ontario Inc.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202200113 – 2825393 Ontario Inc. 331 James Street, Community of Wallaceburg
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)
2024-03-04 — Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes)
2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charges (agenda_item; deferred)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received a presentation by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. on the 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charges. The recommendations were not voted on; the report and draft by-law will return to the March 18, 2024 Council Meeting for final approval.
- Related tags: water_sewer
- Entities: Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report and draft by-law will come back to the March 18, 2024 Council Meeting for final approval by Council.
Source: Council Meeting - March 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)
2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charges - Background Study and By-law (vote; carried (14-4))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council received and approved the 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charge Background Study Report (as amended by Addendum #1), approved the related capital project costs and a new Part 12 charges by-law, and repealed the existing Development Charge By-laws 18-2019 and 70-2019. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: water_sewer, by_laws
The 2024 Water and Wastewater Development Charge Background Study Report, dated January 18, 2024, as amended by Addendum #1, dated February 20, 2024 be received and approved.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Development Charges By-law - Phase In Percentages (vote; carried (14-4))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council approved including in the Development Charges By-law the Phase In percentages for Residential and Non-Residential for the next 5 years and continuing for the life of the by-law. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: water_sewer, by_laws
The Development Charges By-law include the Phase In percentages for Residential and Non-Residential for the next 5 years and continuing for the life of the By Law presented in this report be approved.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Greenhouse Development Working Group (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council approved forming a working group with the PUC, natural gas and hydro providers, municipal staff, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and greenhouse stakeholders, with letters to local MPPs and MPs, to discuss challenges and advantages to greenhouse development in Chatham-Kent. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: committees
- Entities: Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
That a working group be formed with invitations extended to members of the PUC, Natural Gas providers, Hydro providers, appropriate Municipality of Chatham-Kent staff, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers representatives, and Greenhouse Stakeholders
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)
Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Board of Management Appointments (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Board of Management Appointments as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Board of Management Appointments
Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)
CK Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - Bonded Warehouse Ltd. (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for Chatham-Kent Bonded Warehouse Ltd. (161 Prosperity Way) was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: Chatham-Kent Bonded Warehouse Ltd.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202400042 – Chatham-Kent Bonded Warehouse Ltd. 161 Prosperity Way, Community of Raleigh (Bloomfield Business Park)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2024-05-13 — Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes)
Digital Main Street Grant 4.0B Program Final Results (information report) (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Digital Main Street Grant 4.0B Program Final Results information report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: grants, procedural
Digital Main Street Grant 4.0B Program Final Results (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)
Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Beach Bus Business Plan (motion; carried)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci's motion regarding a Beach Bus Business Plan was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: transit
Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Beach Bus Business Plan
Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(e)
2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - Martinrea Metallic Canada Inc. (Ridgetown) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for Martinrea Metallic Canada Inc. at 99 Golf Course Line, Ridgetown, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: Martinrea Metallic Canada Inc.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202400055 – Martinrea Metallic Canada Inc. 99 Golf Course Line, Community of Ridgetown (East Kent)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(e)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - 1000475755 Ontario Inc. (Wheatley) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for 1000475755 Ontario Inc. at 20954 Erie Street South, Wheatley, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: 1000475755 Ontario Inc.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202400032 – 1000475755 Ontario Inc. 20954 Erie Street South, Community of Wheatley (South Kent)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(f)
2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Tourism Area Profile Highway 401 Signage Update (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham-Kent Tourism Area Profile Highway 401 Signage Update was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: roads
Chatham-Kent Tourism Area Profile Highway 401 Signage Update
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2024-06-24 — Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes)
Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning & Research 2024 Update (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received a presentation and information report on the Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning & Research 2024 Update, covering the Local Labour Market Plan, EmployerOne Survey, and Workforce Gaps Analysis. The report was received for information.
- Entities: Jason Stubitz
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report was received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 24 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-08-12 — Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - Brad-Lea Meadows (Grand Avenue West) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for Brad-Lea Meadows Limited at 659-725 Grand Avenue West, Chatham, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: Brad-Lea Meadows Limited
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300089- Brad-Lea Meadows Limited 659-725 Grand Avenue West, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - N2 Energy Solutions (56 King Street East) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for N2 Energy Solutions Inc. at 56 King Street East, Chatham, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: N2 Energy Solutions Inc.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202400103 – N2 Energy Solutions Inc. 56 King Street East, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)
CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant - Tatro Properties (712-800 Richmond Street) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the CIP Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for Tatro Properties Ltd. at 712-800 Richmond Street, Chatham, as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: grant
- Entities: Tatro Properties Ltd.
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202400104 - Tatro Properties Ltd. 712-800 Richmond Street, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(d)
Extension of Construction Period for CIP Application at 7 Industrial Street (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the extension of the construction period for a Community Improvement Plan application at 7 Industrial Street, Chatham, as part of the consent agenda.
Extension of Construction Period for a Community Improvement Plan Application at 7 Industrial Street, Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(e)
2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)
Wheatley Revitalization Update (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Economic Development Officer provided a presentation and information report updating Council on the Wheatley Revitalization project and its next steps.
- Related tags: wheatley, revitalization
- Entities: Kyra Knapp
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The Economic Development Officer provided with an update on the Wheatley Revitalization project.
Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)
Exploration of Film/Television/Streaming Industry in Chatham-Kent (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Film/Television/Streaming Industry exploration update information report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: film
This report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)
Municipally Owned Industrial Business Park Pricing-Bloomfield Business Park (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Municipally Owned Industrial Business Park Pricing for Bloomfield Business Park as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: business_park, property
Municipally Owned Industrial Business Park Pricing-Bloomfield Business Park
Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)
Zoning By-law Amendment - Clarke Developments (Ridgetown, East Kent) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Councillor Wright, Seconder: Councillor McDonald
- Summary: Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone lands in the Community of Ridgetown to facilitate a new low-density residential subdivision, including a public park and stormwater management facilities. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillor Storey declared a conflict.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: Clarke Developments Corporation Inc., 1815513 Ontario Inc.
to facilitate the development a new low-density residential subdivision, inclusive of lands for a public park and stormwater management facilities, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(c)
Tourism Sector Support and Department Update (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Tourism Sector Support and Department Update report and presentation by Shannon Paiva was received for information.
- Related tags: procedural
- Entities: Shannon Paiva
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report and presentation was received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)
Community Improvement Plan Administrative Changes (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Community Improvement Plan administrative changes as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: planning
Community Improvement Plan Administrative Changes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Draft Plan of Subdivision - Clarke Developments (Ridgetown) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision in the Community of Ridgetown as part of the consent agenda. Councillor Storey declared a conflict on this item.
- Related tags: planning
- Entities: Clarke Developments Corporation Inc., 1815513 Ontario Inc.
Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision PL202300191 – Clarke Developments Corporation Inc. & 1815513 Ontario Inc. Warwick Street and Cecil Street South, Community of Ridgetown (East Kent)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(c)
2025-01-13 — Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes)
CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 Application (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council approved Chatham-Kent's Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 action plan and authorized execution of a contribution agreement with CMHC; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. One opposed.
- Related tags: housing
- Entities: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute a contribution agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)
Planning for Urban Growth and Development Report #2 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the second Planning for Urban Growth and Development report. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: planning
Planning for Urban Growth and Development Report #2
Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)
CIP Tax Increment Grant - Thames Sales Yard Ltd (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a Community Improvement Plan property tax increment equivalent grant for Thames Sales Yard Ltd. on Evergreen Line, Camden. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
- Entities: Thames Sales Yard Ltd.
Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Agreement, with Thames Sales Yard Ltd., owner of 13236 Evergreen Line, Community of Camden, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Draft Plan of Subdivision - Cherrygrove (PL202400150) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a draft plan of subdivision (105 residential lots) on Delaware Avenue/Idlewild Drive, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councillor Storey declared a conflict.
- Related tags: planning, housing
for draft plan 36T-24502, which proposes 105 Residential Lots
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)
Tennis Dome Facility Lease - St. Clair College Community Park (vote; carried (11-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: Council authorized a lease amendment to allow Tennis Clubs of Canada to build and operate a year-round domed tennis facility at St. Clair College Community Park; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Bondy. Carried 11-0.
- Related tags: parks
- Entities: Tennis Clubs of Canada
leasing a portion of the St. Clair College Community Park to Tennis Clubs of Canada and 1000476522 Ontario Inc. (TCC) for its construction and operation of a year-round domed tennis facility.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)
2025-02-10 — Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes)
Bloomfield Business Park Repurchase (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council postponed the Bloomfield Business Park repurchase report to the February 24, 2025 meeting. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Finn.
- Related tags: property
That the report be postponed to the February 24, 2025 Council Meeting.
Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)
Bloomfield Business Park Repurchase (vote; deferred (16-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council referred the Bloomfield Business Park repurchase report back to administration; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Finn.
- Related tags: property
That the Bloomfield Business Park - Repurchase of Three Properties report be referred back to administration, Development Services, for further discussion with the property owner.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Orchard Heights CIP Construction Extension (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: Council granted Orchard Heights Properties Inc. an 18-month construction extension and authorized a property tax increment grant agreement; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Bondy.
- Entities: Orchard Heights Properties Inc.
Orchard Heights Properties Inc. be granted an eighteen (18) month extension to the maximum construction period, from January 17, 2024, to July 17, 2025, for Building #1
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
206 Wellington CIP Tax Increment Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a property tax increment equivalent grant for 206 Wellington Inc., Wallaceburg. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan, Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Agreement, with the owner of 206 Wellington Street, Community of Wallaceburg, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 60% of the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from the development of a Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential Building, for five (5) years.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(f)
Blenheim Business Park (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding the Blenheim Business Park, to be added to the March 3, 2025 agenda.
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding the Blenheim Business Park.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2025-03-03 — Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes)
Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized an agreement with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to deliver the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan, funded by a $385,000 provincial grant. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: environment
- Entities: Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
to deliver the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan project in three urban Chatham-Kent neighbourhoods in 2025 and 2026 and entirely funded by a $385,000 Provincial grant.
Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Blenheim Business Park Environmental Permitting (motion; carried)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed administration to prepare an April 28 report on environmental permitting for the Blenheim Business Park industrial land. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci; approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: environment
That Administration prepare a report for the April 28 Council Meeting to provide an update on the status of the ongoing environmental permitting work regarding the 13 acres of vacant industrial land in the Blenheim Business Park.
Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Chatham-Kent Community Hub Costs (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Bondy
- Summary: Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent Community Hub Costs, to be added to the March 17 agenda.
- Related tags: budget
Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent Community Hub Costs.
Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)
Zoning - Hoekstra, Walker Road (PL202500018) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council approved a zoning amendment for 23211 Walker Road, Chatham, to allow warehouse development and ancillary office on partial services. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Allin.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
to allow for Warehouse development and ancillary Office space on partial services, be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(d)
CIP Tax Increment Grant - 131 Main St, Dresden (PL202500022) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a Community Improvement Plan property tax increment equivalent grant for 131 Main St. Inc. in Dresden for a mixed-use commercial/residential building. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation, housing
- Entities: 131 Main St. Inc.
Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Agreement, with 131 Main St. Inc., owner of 131 Main Street, Community of Dresden
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)
2025-04-07 — Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes)
Starter Company Plus - Fall 2024 Cohort (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Starter Company Plus successful-applicants information report (Fall 2024 cohort). Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Starter Company Plus - Successful Applicants - Fall 2024 Cohort (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
BIA Board of Management Appointments (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Boards of Management for the seven Business Improvement Areas. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
the Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas in Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Wheatley be approved.
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 24(a)
Economic Impact of Tariffs (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding the Economic Impact of Tariffs and possible support options, to be added to the May 12, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Economic Impact of Tariffs in Community and Possible Support Options.
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)
2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)
Affordable Housing Townhouses Tender - Redwood/Eugenie (T25-239) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council awarded the $5.77M tender for CK Housing Services affordable-housing townhouses on Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street to Barrineti Construction; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: housing, procurement, budget
- Entities: Barrineti Construction Ltd.
for the CK Housing Services New Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street Chatham - Affordable Housing Townhouses be awarded to Barrineti Construction Ltd.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 14(g)
CIP Grant - 600 Junction Avenue (PL202300087) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a CIP property tax increment grant for 1000602806 Ontario Inc. at 600 Junction Avenue, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
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
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
CIP Grant - 164 King Street West (PL202300216) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a CIP property tax increment grant for Jemtec-Pyramid Holdings and 1859209 Ontario at 164 King Street West, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation, housing
with Jemtec-Pyramid Holdings Inc. & 1859209 Ontario Inc., owners of 164 King Street West, Community of Chatham (City)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)
Planning - 1831467 Alberta Ltd Zoning (PL202500043) (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council approved adding permitted uses (B&B, dwelling, temporary care facility, office) to a Rural Highway Commercial zone at 18288 Kent Bridge Road. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Councillor Finn opposed.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
to amend site-specific Rural Highway Commercial-42 (RHC-42) zone, to add the following as additional permitted uses: Bed & Breakfast Establishment; Single Detached Dwelling; Temporary Care Facility; and, Office; be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(g)
Planning - Greenfield Buildings Zoning (PL202500031) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council approved a zoning amendment increasing permitted building height for a mixed-use commercial/residential building at 515 Park Avenue East. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Allin.
- Related tags: planning, zoning, housing
increase the maximum permitted height for a Mixed Use Commercial/Residential building from 11.0 m (36.1 ft.) to 23.1 m (75.8 ft.); be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(h)
Nazarene Road Major Rental Housing CIP Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a property tax increment grant for a Major Rental Housing Development at 50 Nazarene Road, Blenheim. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
with the owner of 50 Nazarene Road, Community of Blenheim
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)
2025-06-09 — Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes)
Planning for Urban Growth and Development Report #3 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The third Planning for Urban Growth and Development report was pulled from consent for presentation and received for information; no recorded vote or mover.
- Related tags: planning
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Planning for Urban Growth and Development Report #3 (presentation by Ryan Jacques, Director, Planning Services)
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Economic Impact of Tariffs - Assessment Report (vote; carried (12-4))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council directed administration to report an economic assessment of high-risk employment sectors and estimated job loss from tariff impacts. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Wright. Carried 12-4.
- Related tags: governance
That Chatham-Kent administration bring back a report with an economic assessment identifying the most high-risk employment sectors and estimated job loss resulting from tariff impacts in our community.
Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)
Consent & Zoning - Thames Sales Yard, Longwoods Rd Camden (PL202500066) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Wright, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council approved a new commercial lot severance and Rural Highway Commercial rezoning on Longwoods Road, Camden. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
- Entities: Thames Sales Yard Ltd.
rezone the Agricultural (A1) portion of the severed parcel to Rural Highway Commercial (RHC)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(b)
Cultural Plan Update Project (R25-240) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council awarded the Cultural Plan Update Project RFP to ERA Architects and Monumental for ~$135,600 from the Strategic Development Reserve; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services, procurement, budget
- Entities: ERA Architects Inc
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)
Chatham-Kent Population Growth 2025 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the 2025 Population Growth update presentation and report for information; pulled from consent with no recorded vote or mover.
- Related tags: community_services
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
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)
Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board 2025 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Workforce Planning Board 2025 update for information (presentation not given due to technical difficulties); pulled from consent with no recorded vote or mover.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board - 2025 Update (information report and presentation by David Campbell, President, Jupia Consultants Inc.)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
CIP Grant - 100 King Street West (PL202500020) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council approved a 10-year CIP property tax increment grant for 100 King Street Holdings and Chatham King Street LP to redevelop 100 King Street West (downtown major employment/commercial). Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: taxation, housing
with 100 King Street Holdings Inc. and Chatham King Street LP, owners of 100 King Street West, Community of Chatham (City), to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)
2025 Building Faster Fund - Affordable Housing (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized using 2025 Building Faster Fund money for the Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street affordable housing projects. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
Administration be authorized to use the funding received from the 2025 Building Faster Fund for capital expenses related to the 24 Redwood Crescent and 179 Eugenie Street, Chatham affordable housing projects.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(f)
PUC Water and Wastewater Master Plan Review (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed the PUC to initiate a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update and created the FLOW-CK special project group; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci.
- Related tags: water_sewer, infrastructure
The PUC initiate a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update this fall to coordinate with the completion of the Chatham-Kent Official Plan Update and the Southwest Servicing Study
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
1001 Park Avenue West Rental Housing CIP Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a property tax increment grant for a Major Rental Housing Development at 1001 Park Avenue West. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
with 1000200034 Ontario Inc., owners of 1001 Park Avenue West
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)
Consent & Zoning - D Brad Farm, Rivard Line Dover (PL20250089) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Council approved a new agricultural parcel severance with a site-specific zone permitting an Agricultural Processing Facility on Rivard Line, Dover. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor McGrail. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
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
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(b)
CIP Grant - 162 King Street West (PL202500092) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a five-year CIP property tax increment grant for Jemtec-Pyramid Holdings at 162 King Street West, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
- Entities: Jemtec-Pyramid Holdings Inc.
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
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
CIP Grant - 75 Lyon Avenue North, Tilbury (PL202500095) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a five-year CIP property tax increment grant for 2848310 Ontario Inc. at 75 Lyon Avenue North, Tilbury. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
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
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
Bloomfield Business Park - Repurchase of Three Properties (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration to repurchase three Bloomfield Business Park parcels at their original sale prices. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: property
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
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)
2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)
101 McNaughton Ave West - Modular Affordable Housing Build (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Council approved a $4.44M contract amendment for Jayden Construction and authorized further surety-recoverable expenditures to complete the 27-unit modular affordable housing build at 101 McNaughton Avenue West, with directed recovery from bonding. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Storey. Carried 14-1.
- Related tags: housing, budget, procurement
- Entities: Jayden Construction
a contract amendment in the amount of $4,438,748.30 including contingency and HST for Jayden Construction be approved.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)
Ridgetown Downtown CIP Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a property tax increment grant for a commercial redevelopment at 21 Main Street West, Ridgetown. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
with 1815513 Ontario Inc., owners of 21 Main Street West, Community of Ridgetown, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from the redevelopment of a Commercial Use in a Downtown Area, for five (5) years.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund 2025 Update (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council designated $2,686,146 of CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund money to grants, services and staffing for the HAF action plan; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Wright.
- Related tags: housing
The total estimated funding in the amount of $2,686,146 from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) be designated to grants, consulting services, processes as well as required staffing resources needed to implement Chatham-Kent's HAF action plan
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-10-06 — Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes)
Summer Company Provincial Program 2025 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Summer Company Provincial Program 2025 information report. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Summer Company Provincial Program 2025 (information report)
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Municipal Support - Crossfield Wind (Defeated) (vote; defeated (4-13))
- Mover: McDonald, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: A request for municipal support for the Crossfield Wind Inc. IESO LT2 project (Community Support Agreement + groundwater/vibration monitoring) was defeated amid significant community opposition. Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crew. Defeated 4-13.
- Related tags: environment, governance
- Entities: Crossfield Wind Inc.
be authorized to execute a Community Support Agreement with Crossfield Wind Inc.
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
Municipal Support - Botany Wind (Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-11))
- Mover: McDonald, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: A request for municipal support for the Botany Wind Project Inc. IESO LT2 project was defeated. Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crew. Defeated 6-11.
- Related tags: environment, governance
- Entities: Botany Wind Project Inc.
be authorized to execute a Community Support Agreement with Botany Wind Project Inc.
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(e)
Municipal Support - FLT Energy Solar Leases (Ridgetown & Bothwell) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council approved leasing municipally-owned land in Ridgetown and Bothwell to FLT Energy Inc. for solar projects (2026-2050, escalating lease rates) and executing municipal support resolutions. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: environment, property, budget
- Entities: FLT Energy Inc.
Administration be directed to enter into a lease agreement with FLT Energy Inc. for approximately 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of municipally-owned industrially zoned land that is currently farmed located off of Mitton Line in Ridgetown
Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)
2025-10-20 — Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes)
OPA 85 + Zoning - York Developments, 770 St. Clair (PL202500079) (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 85 and a zoning amendment for 770 St. Clair Street to permit high-density residential (up to 217 units/ha, 50 m height, ~774 units) with a holding symbol tied to sanitary sewer upgrades. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 18-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning, housing
- Entities: York Developments
to amend Site-Specific Policy Area B.2.5.19.3 (Northwest St. Clair Chatham Power Centre), to permit high-density residential development at 770 St. Clair Street
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(b)
CIP Grant - RTS Sales, 331 James St Wallaceburg (PL202200113) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a five-year 60% CIP tax increment grant for RTS Sales and Property Solutions at 331 James Street, Wallaceburg. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
with RTS Sales and Property Solutions Ltd., owner of 331 James Street, Community of Wallaceburg, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 60% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
CIP Grant - Dennis Jackson Seed, 1315 Jackson St Dresden (PL202500151) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a five-year 100% CIP tax increment grant for Dennis Jackson Seed Service at 1315 Jackson Street, Dresden. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
with Dennis Jackson Seed Service Ltd., owners of 1315 Jackson Street, Community of Dresden, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)
CIP Grant - 85 Taylor Inc, Major Rental Housing (PL202500162) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a ten-year 70% CIP tax increment grant for 85 Taylor Inc. at 85 Taylor Avenue, Chatham (major rental housing), with 30% to the Housing Reserve. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation, housing
with 85 Taylor Inc., owner of 85 Taylor Avenue, Community of Chatham (City), to provide an annual grant equivalent to 70% of the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from the redevelopment of a Major Rental Housing Development
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(e)
2025-11-03 — Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes)
Housing Accelerator Fund CIP Amendments (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved amendments to the Community Improvement Plan under the Housing Accelerator Fund. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: housing
That the amendments to the Community Improvement Plan detailed in this report be approved, and the by-law be adopted.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(e)
Collision Centre CIP Grant (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a property tax increment grant for Chatham Kent Collision Centre Ltd. at 300 Junction Avenue. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Entities: Chatham Kent Collision Centre Ltd.
with Chatham Kent Collision Centre Ltd., owners of 300 Junction Avenue, Community of Chatham (City), to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from the development of an Employment Use, for five (5) years.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(f)
2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)
Zoning - Jodamar Properties, 555 Tweedsmuir Avenue West, Chatham (PL202500146) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council rezoned 555 Tweedsmuir Avenue West to a site-specific Urban Commercial zone to add Fitness Centre as a permitted use. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Allin. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: Jodamar Properties Ltd.
to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Neighbourhood Commercial)-1762 (UC(NC)-1762) Zone, to add Fitness Centre as an additional permitted use
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(e)
2025-12-01 — Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes)
Impact of Current Tariffs on the Chatham-Kent Community (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed Economic Development and Tourism Services to continue connecting with local businesses on tariff impacts, promote Shop Local/Made in CK campaigns, and maintain the tariff-support web page. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Economic Development and Tourism Services continue to promote its Shop Local/Made in CK marketing campaigns to encourage local spending by community members.
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
IESO LT2 - Municipal Support, Aypa Power Canada (Queen's Line & Bloomfield BESS) (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized Community Support Agreements and Municipal Support Resolutions with Aypa Power Canada for the Queen's Line and Bloomfield Reliability Project battery energy storage systems, and creation of a reserve for annual Community Benefit Contributions. Pulled from consent for discussion; the minutes do not record a mover. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: energy
- Entities: Aypa Power Canada
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
execute a Community Support Agreement with Aypa Power Canada on the terms outlined in this report
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
IESO LT2 - Municipal Support, 2578818 Alberta ULC / Ferma & Innergex (Sandhill BESS) (vote; carried (13-1))
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a Community Support Agreement and Municipal Support Resolution with 2578818 Alberta ULC (Ferma Energy and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.) for the Sandhill Battery Energy Storage System Project near Wallaceburg. Pulled from consent for discussion; the minutes do not record a mover. Councillor Jubenville opposed. Carried 13-1.
- Related tags: energy
- Entities: 2578818 Alberta ULC, Ferma Energy, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
execute a Community Support Agreement with 2578818 Alberta ULC (Ferma Energy and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.)
Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)
2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)
Zoning - Jodamar Properties, 120 Dale Drive (PL202500184) (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council removed a Holding symbol and rezoned lands at 120 Dale Drive, Chatham to Urban Commercial (Office and Service). Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Allin. Carried 18-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: Jodamar Properties Ltd
rezone the portion of the lands zoned Deferred Development (D) to Urban Commercial (Office and Service)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(b)
Zoning - 14940521 Canada Inc., Blake Street, Merlin (PL202500171) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council rezoned lands on Blake Street, Merlin to Holding-Residential Low Density Second to facilitate a future low-density residential subdivision. Deputation from George Darnley. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning, housing
- Entities: 14940521 Canada Inc.
rezone the lands to Holding-Residential Low Density Second-1766 (H-RL2-1766), to facilitate the future development of a new low-density residential subdivision
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(e)
Zoning By-law Amendment - Increase Max Building Height to Four Storeys (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council amended the Urban Commercial zone height limits to 15.24 m (four storeys) across several UC sub-zones, added Laundromat as a permitted use in the Central Business District, and permitted limited commercial accessory uses in Residential High Density buildings of 50+ units. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Carried 18-0.
- Related tags: zoning, housing
Change the maximum permitted building height in the Urban Commercial (Office and Service) (UC(OS)) Zone from 10.67 m to 15.24 m
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(h)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Recommendation 4 (Growth Costs to DC Study) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Council referred growth-related project costs to the upcoming Development Charge Background Study for implementation in 2027 (recommendation voted separately). Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Storey. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: parks, budget
Growth-related project costs be referred to the upcoming Development Charge Background Study for implementation in 2027.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Expression of Interest - Hotel Development, Richmond Street (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council directed administration to issue an Expression of Interest for a midscale to upper-midscale limited-service hotel on a municipally-owned site adjacent to the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 16-0.
- Entities: John D. Bradley Convention Centre
issue an Expression of Interest for the development of a midscale to upper midscale branded, limited-service hotel
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
CIP Grant - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 30 Chatham St N, Blenheim (PL202500189) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a five-year 100% CIP property tax increment equivalent grant for 1815513 Ontario Inc. at 30 Chatham Street North, Blenheim, for a mixed-use commercial/residential development. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation, housing
- Entities: 1815513 Ontario Inc.
with 1815513 Ontario Inc. owners of 30 Chatham Street North, Community of Blenheim, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(e)
Downtown Chatham Parking Changes - King Street (Mayor's Motion) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed staff to adjust King Street parking near 5th Street (new 1-hour spaces, conversion of 2-hour to 1-hour parking, a No Right Turn on Red restriction) to offset construction-related parking loss at 100 and 130 King Street, with an amending by-law added for three readings. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: roads, downtown
Convert a portion of the westbound right-turn lane on King Street at 5th Street to two 1-hour parking spaces
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)
Tilbury BIA Minutes - November 19, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Tilbury BIA minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Tilbury BIA Minutes from its meeting held on November 19, 2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(g)
2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes)
Tilbury BIA Minutes - December 10, 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the December 10, 2025 Tilbury BIA minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Tilbury BIA Minutes from its meeting held on December 10, 2025
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 14(f)
2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)
Zoning - 1001401370 Ontario Inc., 217 & 219 Margaret Ave, Wallaceburg (PL202500192) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Council rezoned 217 & 219 Margaret Avenue, Wallaceburg to a site-specific Urban Commercial zone limiting uses to automobile sales/service and the existing dwelling. Moved by Councillor C. McGregor, seconded by Councillor McGrail. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Community Commercial)-1775 (UC(CC)-1775) Zone, limiting permitted uses to:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(b)
Consent & Zoning - 1815513 Ontario, 340 Industrial Ave / 182 Chatham St N, Blenheim (PL202500128) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council approved a lot-creation consent with a sanitary-sewer easement and a site-specific Urban Commercial rezoning at 340 Industrial Avenue / 182 Chatham Street North, Blenheim. Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
Consent application File B-55/25 to sever and convey a new 2,550 sq. m (27,448 sq. ft.) parcel
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(d)
Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025-2029) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council adopted the Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025-2029), with implementation integrated into municipal plans and costs referred to future budgets and partially supported by provincial funding. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci. Carried 15-0.
The Wheatley Community Development Action Plan (2025-2029) be adopted by Council.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Starter Company Plus - Fall 2025 Cohort (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Starter Company Plus Fall 2025 cohort information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
Starter Company Plus-Successful Applicants Fall 2025 Cohort (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
CIP Grant - Main-Ridge Inc., 14 & 18 Main St E, Ridgetown (PL20260004) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a five-year 100% CIP property tax increment grant for Main-Ridge Inc. at 14 & 18 Main Street East, Ridgetown for a downtown mixed-use development. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation, housing
- Entities: Main-Ridge Inc.
with Main-Ridge Inc. owners of 14 & 18 Main Street East, Community of Ridgetown, to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Draft Plan of Subdivision 36T-24502 - Condition Change (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council changed the conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval for File 36T-24502 to remove Condition 6. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: planning
Conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for File 36T-24502 be changed to remove Condition 6.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)
2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)
Tender T25-316 - Bloomfield Business Park Phase 3 (Clarke Construction) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council awarded the $1,385,493.01 Bloomfield Business Park Phase 3 tender to Clarke Construction Inc., with contract administration to Aplin & Martin and hydro/streetlight works to Entegrus Powerlines. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, budget
- Entities: Clarke Construction Inc.
for the Bloomfield Business Park - Phase 3 be awarded to Clarke Construction Inc.
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
CMAO Awards Hosting Opportunity (2028 & 2030) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Council authorized, if Chatham-Kent is selected to host the 2028 and 2030 Country Music Association of Ontario awards, up to $120,000 in hosting fees plus up to $20,000 in marketing/delivery from the Together CK reserve. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Hall. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: community_services, budget
- Entities: Country Music Association of Ontario
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)
Notice of Motion - High-Speed Fibre Internet to Ridgetown (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding bringing high-speed fibre internet to Ridgetown, to be added to the March 23, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding High-Speed Fibre Internet to Ridgetown.
Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2026-03-23 — Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes)
OPA 86 + Zoning - Anrika / Green Spot Holdings, 3575 Queen's Line & 25 Centre St E, Tilbury (PL202500135) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 86 (redesignating part of 3575 Queen's Line from Employment to Residential, with a site-specific policy area) and the implementing rezoning to Deferred Development, in Tilbury. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning, housing
- Entities: Anrika Holdings Inc., Green Spot Holdings Inc.
Amend the Land Use Designation of a portion of 3575 Queen's Line from Employment Area to Residential Area
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)
Dresden BIA Minutes - 2025 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Dresden BIA minutes from its 2025 meetings. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Dresden BIA Minutes from its meetings held in 2025
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Blenheim BIA Minutes - Dec 2025 / Feb 2026 (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Blenheim BIA minutes (December 3, 2025; February 2 and 18, 2026). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: governance
Blenheim BIA Minutes from its meetings held on December 3, 2025, February 2, 2026 and February 18, 2026
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
CIP Grant - Kent-Erie Glass & Lock, 800 Junction Ave, Chatham (PL20260022) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a five-year 100% CIP property tax increment grant for Kent-Erie Glass & Lock Inc. at 800 Junction Avenue, Chatham for an employment-use development. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
- Entities: Kent-Erie Glass & Lock Inc.
with Kent-Erie Glass & Lock Inc., owners of 800 Junction Avenue, Community of Chatham (City), to provide an annual grant equivalent to 100% of the increase in municipal property taxes
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)
Motion - High Speed Fibre Internet to Ridgetown (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed the Mayor to write TekSavvy, Bell and Cogeco to add Ridgetown to their fibre capital plans, citing gaps between coverage-map classifications and real connectivity. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: infrastructure
- Entities: TekSavvy, Bell, Cogeco
the Mayor write to TekSavvy, Bell, and Cogeco, who all have access to fibre infrastructure in the area, to ask them to consider adding Ridgetown to their capital plans
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)