Issue Timeline: housing
Full evidence timeline (the richer view). For a compact one-line list, see the issue summary.
Snapshot
186 civic action(s) on housing across 57 meeting(s) (2022-11-21 to 2026-03-23).
- Meetings involved: 57
- 2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)- 2022-12-05 — Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes)- 2023-01-16 — Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-03-06 — Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-04-24 — Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-06-05 — Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-06-26 — Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-07-10 — Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-09-11 — Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-09-25 — Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-10-30 — Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-11-27 — Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes)- 2023-12-11 — Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes)- 2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-04-08 — Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-07-15 — Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-08-12 — Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-09-23 — Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-10-21 — Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)- 2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 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)- 2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 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)- 2025-05-12 — Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-07-14 — Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-07-28 — Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-08-25 — Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)- 2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 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)- 2025-12-15 — 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: 48
- Budget-related actions: 32
- Needs review: 8
Timeline
2022-11-21 — Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes)
Single Source RFP R22-253 Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the single source RFP R22-253 for Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members.
- Related tags: procurement, community_services
RFP R22-253 Housing Support and Service Navigation for Urban Indigenous Community Members
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 13c
Affordable Housing 17 Family Unit Build, 36 McGeorge St., Blenheim - Architectural Services (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Councillor Thompson moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that ROA Studios Inc. be direct-appointed for architectural services for a 17 family unit affordable housing build at 36 McGeorge St., Blenheim, funded from the Housing Services Operations Reserve. Motion carried 18-0.
- Related tags: budget, property
Approval be given to direct appoint ROA Studios Inc. architectural services for a 17 family unit affordable housing build at 36 McGeorge St. Blenheim, ON with a total one-time cost of approximately $235,921.40 (including HST) to be funded from the Housing Services Operations Reserve.
Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15c
2022-12-05 — Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes)
T22-356 Janitorial Services, Housing Assets (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, T22-356 Janitorial Services for Housing Assets.
- Related tags: procurement
T22-356 Janitorial Services, Housing Assets
Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15c
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, development
- 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, development
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)
Site Plan Control By-law Amendment - Ontario Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a Site Plan Control by-law amendment to implement Ontario Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: planning, by_laws
Site Plan Control By-law Amendment to Implement Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(e)
Exemption from Part Lot Control - DeMall Drive, Dresden (PL202200259) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved an application for exemption from part lot control on DeMall Drive, Dresden. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: planning
Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control PL202200259
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(f)
Video Surveillance System - Public Housing Apartment Complexes (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved installation of a video surveillance system for the municipality's public housing apartment complexes. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services, public_safety
Installation of Video Surveillance System for Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
Affordable Housing Development RFP Pre-Design - CMHC SEED Funding (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Affordable Housing Development RFP pre-design supported by 2022 CMHC SEED funding. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) SEED Funding
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
2023-03-06 — Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes)
Supportive Housing and Indwell - MOU and funding commitment (vote; carried (8-6))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Councillor Finn moved, seconded by Councillor Anderson, to authorize an MOU with Indwell Community Homes for 95 supportive affordable housing units at 55 Croydon Street, apply to the Rapid Housing Initiative, and conditionally commit up to $9,690,000 from Strategic Reserves. Carried 8-6, with Councillor Storey declaring a conflict.
- Related tags: community_services, budget
The General Manager, Community Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Indwell Community Homes regarding collaboration on submission of necessary applications for 95 supportive affordable housing units at 55 Croydon Street, Chatham
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Supportive Housing and Indwell - referral motion (vote; defeated (4-11))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Pulled from consent. Councillor Bondy moved, seconded by Councillor Allin, to refer the Indwell recommendations back to administration for more detail and to answer Council's questions. Defeated 4-11, with Councillor Storey declaring a conflict.
- Related tags: community_services
That the recommendations be referred back to administration to provide more details and the questions put forward by Council have been answered.
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Resolution on homelessness as a crisis (AMO Pre-Budget Submission) (motion; carried)
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: McGrail
- Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor McGrail, that Council call on the Provincial Government to acknowledge homelessness as a crisis, commit to ending it, and work with AMO and partners on an action plan, with copies circulated to provincial ministers, AMO, ROMA and Zone 1. Motion carried (no recorded division printed).
- Related tags: governance
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
That Chatham-Kent Council calls on the Provincial Government to urgently:
Source: Council Meeting - March 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)
2023-04-24 — Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes)
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Housing (Bill 23 compliance) (motion; carried (17-0))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Moved by C. McGregor, seconded by Crew, that Official Plan Amendment No. 75 amending housing policies and the implementing zoning by-law amendment be approved and adopted. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
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.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(h)
Single Source - Dillon Consulting for Environmental Site Assessment at 55 Minnie Street, Wallaceburg (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, environment, consent_agenda
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 24 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(g)
2023-06-05 — Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes)
Immigration - Driver of Growth, Ethno-Cultural Diversity and Community Culture (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: An information report and presentation on immigration-driven population growth was provided by the Director of Community Culture & Connections. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion; no separate vote was recorded.
- Related tags: community_services
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The Director of Community Culture & Connections provided Council with details on immigration-driven population growth as well as initiatives supported by the Community Attraction and Promotion Division
Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(a) - Chief Administrative Office
Application for a Plan of Condominium with Exemption - 1001 Park Avenue West (vote; carried (13-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, to approve the application for an exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act for a 167-unit vacant land condominium at 1001 Park Avenue West, Chatham. The motion carried 13-0; Councillor Storey declared a conflict of interest and did not participate.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
The application of 1000200034 Ontario Inc. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act for approval of a Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land Condominium) for a 167-unit vacant land condominium at the property known as 1001 Park Avenue West, in the Community of Chatham (City), in Part of Lot 19, Concession 5 (Raleigh), be approved, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Final Plan of Condominium.
Source: Council Meeting - June 5 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(d) - Community Development
2023-06-26 — Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes)
Tender Award T23-196 - CK Housing Services New Apartment Building (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor Doyle, that the tender for the CK Housing Services New Apartment Building be awarded to Jayden Construction. Pulled from consent and carried 17-0; Councillor Harrigan absent.
- Related tags: procurement
The tender in the amount of $9,766,855.55 (including HST) for the CK Housing Services New Apartment Building be awarded to Jayden Construction.
Source: Council Meeting - June 26 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(i)
2023-07-10 — Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes)
Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300114 - Pastorius, 21089 Charing Cross Road (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Moved by Ceccacci and seconded by Doyle, Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone a portion of 21089 Charing Cross Road to permit an accessory residential dwelling. Carried 14-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 HA/36/23/P, in Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, West of Communication Road, in the Community of Harwich, known as 21089 Charing Cross Road, to rezone a portion of the lands from the Deferred Development (D) zone to Residential Low Density First (RL1), to permit an accessory residential dwelling, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11(b)
Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300079 - 1288038 Ontario Inc., Talbot Trail (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Moved by Doyle and seconded by Ceccacci, Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 76 and the related zoning amendment to re-designate and rezone lands on Talbot Trail for single detached dwellings. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Official Plan Amendment application File D-09 HA/02/23/O, being OPA No. 76, in the Community of Harwich, for lands located on Talbot Trail, in Part of Lots 9 & 10, Concession 3, WCR, described as Block 9, Plan 24M-929, to re-designate a portion of the lands from Agricultural Area to Suburban Residential Area, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11(e)
Consent & Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300118 - Bayside Homes Limited, 8 Helen Street (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Moved by Anderson and seconded by Storey, Council approved a consent application to sever a new residential lot at 8 Helen Street in Tilbury and related zoning amendments allowing medium density residential development. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Consent application File B-63/23 to sever and convey a new residential lot, approximately 580 sq. m (6,242 sq. ft.) in area, shown as Parts 3 and 4 on Registered Plan 24R-11189, in Part of Lot 28, Concession North Middleton Road, in the Community of Tilbury, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 11(f)
Homelessness Update (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Hall
- Summary: Pulled from consent for discussion. Moved by Ceccacci and seconded by Hall, Council directed Administration to bring a report with recommendations for affordable, emergency and transitional housing by the November 6, 2023 meeting and to work on a plan to lobby senior governments for funding. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: health, budget
Administration bring a report(s) with recommendations for Council to consider for affordable housing and emergency and/or transitional housing, whether retrofits of existing buildings or new builds, to be started and/or completed within this term of Council, with financing / long term debenture options and preferred locations potentially on municipally owned properties, by the November 6th, 2023 Council meeting prior to the 2024-2027 Multi Year Budget deliberations.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 10 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2023-08-14 — Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes)
Official Plan Amendment (OPA 77), Zoning By-law Amendment & Consent PL202300128 - Patricia Henderson, Harwich (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Moved by Ceccacci, seconded by Thompson, to approve Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 77, Consent application B-70/23 for three residential parcels, and the Zoning By-law Amendment (File D-14 HA/41/23/H). Carried 15 to 0. Councillor Storey declared a conflict.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Official Plan Amendment D-09 HA/03/22/H, being OPA No. 77, in Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, West of Communication Road, to re-designate a portion of the subject lands from Highway Commercial Area to Suburban Residential Area, to permit the development of new residential uses, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted;
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13(f)
Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision PL202300129 - David Reid Nicholson, Merlin (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision for Middle Line, Merlin, was approved as part of the consent agenda (Item 15).
- Related tags: planning
Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision PL202300129 – David Reid Nicholson Middle Line, Community of Merlin (West Kent)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(h)
2023-09-11 — Council Meeting - September 11 2023 (Minutes)
CIP Tax Increment Grant PL202300166 Habitat for Humanity (Chatham) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300166 - Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent, 55 Junction Ave, Chatham, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: planning, budget, consent_agenda
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202300166 – Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent 55 Junction Ave, Community of Chatham (City)
2023-09-25 — Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes)
Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund (vote; carried (13-4))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Doyle, that Administration prepare a Housing Pledge and that Mayor Canniff write to the Province accepting the housing targets and declining Strong Mayor Powers. This item was placed aside from consent and the motion carried 13-4.
- Related tags: governance
Administration prepare a Housing Pledge for no later than the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the December 15, 2023 deadline.
Source: Council Meeting - September 25 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
2023-10-30 — Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes)
Housing Target Commitment and Strong Mayor Powers (vote; carried (17-1))
- Mover: C. McGregor, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Councillor C. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that administration send a letter to the province reaffirming Chatham-Kent's commitment to the housing target and noting that it will not be accepting Strong Mayor Powers. Carried 17-1.
- Related tags: governance
That administration send a letter to the province reaffirming its commitment of the housing target, noting that we will not be accepting Strong Mayor Powers to Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 24 - Non Agenda Business
2023-11-06 — Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes)
RFP Award - CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Request for Proposal award R23-194 for the CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, consent_agenda
Request for Proposal Award – R23-194 CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 14(b)
Housing - Letter Advocating Social Assistance Rate Increases (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Crew moved, seconded by Councillor Harrigan, that Council prepare a letter to the Premier, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and local MPPs recommending social assistance accommodation rates increase to local Average Market Rent, with copies to AMO, ROMA, alPHa and all Ontario Councils. Carried 18-0 on a recorded vote.
- Related tags: health, governance
That Council prepare a letter addressed to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, as well as local MPPs to strongly recommend that accommodation rates of social assistance payments increase to the local Average Market Rent for recipients of Ontario Works Assistance and the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a) - Housing and Homelessness Progress Report (second motion)
Housing and Homelessness - Emergency Housing Replacement (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that Administration return with a recommendation to build new and/or multiple smaller buildings to replace the emergency housing program at Victoria Park Place subject to siting requirements, plus several related reviews on community safety, regional collaboration, advocacy, and provincial funding. Carried 18-0 on a recorded vote. Pulled from consent.
- Related tags: health, community_services
build multiple smaller buildings (cabins/tiny homes) to replace the current emergency housing program at Victoria Park Place
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a) - Housing and Homelessness Progress Report
Affordable Housing Development Progress 2023 Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Chatham-Kent's Affordable Housing Development Progress 2023 Update information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: consent_agenda
This report was received as part of the consent agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2023-11-27 — Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes)
Landlord Tenant Board Tribunal System letter (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Councillor B. McGregor moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that a letter be sent to local MPPs, Tribunals Ontario, the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Premier urging Ontario to act on the 61 Ombudsman recommendations. Motion carried 15-0.
- Related tags: health, governance
A letter be sent to local MPPs, the executive chair of Tribunals Ontario, the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Premier of Ontario, and copied to all municipalities in Ontario requesting that the Government of Ontario immediately move forward on the 61 recommendations
Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16a
2023-12-11 — Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes)
Zoning By-law Amendment PL202300096 - Hensar Corporation, 125 McNaughton Avenue West, Chatham (vote; carried (15-2))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Crew, that Zoning By-law Amendment D-14 C/30/23/H to rezone the property to Residential Medium Density Second-1672 to permit a Multiple Dwelling be approved. Deputations were received from Tom Storey and applicant Henry Regts. Carried 15-2.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Zoning By-law Amendment application D-14 C/30/23/H, in Part of Lot 16, Plan 412, in the Community of Chatham (City), to change the zoning of the subject property to Residential Medium Density Second-1672 (RM2-1672), to permit a Multiple Dwelling, as an additional permitted use
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13e
Contract Amendment R23-194 CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Contract Amendment for RFP Award R23-194 CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Contract Amendment - Request for Proposal Award – R23-194 CK Housing Services Consultant West Wallaceburg Project
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17b
Municipality of Chatham-Kent Municipal Housing Pledge (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The report on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Municipal Housing Pledge was approved as part of the consent agenda.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent Municipal Housing Pledge
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 18c
2024-01-15 — Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes)
COCHI and OPHI Funding for 36 McGeorge Street Housing Build (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council committed Year 5 COCHI and OPHI funding to the 36 McGeorge Street community housing build as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: funding
Commit Year 5 COCHI and OPHI Funding to 36 McGeorge Street Community Housing Build
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Municipal Options to Address Housing and Homelessness Crisis (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: Ceccacci
- Summary: Council directed Housing Services to issue RFPs to secure 50 transitional cabins to replace Victoria Park Place and for 24/7 security at the future cabin location, and authorized operation of the site with 24/7 case management staffing, with final costs and locations returning to Council. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci.
Housing Services be directed to complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure 50 transitional cabins to replace Victoria Park Place.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
Community Solutions to Housing and Homelessness (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Community Solutions to Housing and Homelessness information report was received for information.
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report was received for information.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
2024-02-05 — Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes)
Single Source - Dillon Consulting for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council single-sourced Dillon Consulting Limited for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II work for affordable housing developments. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, environment
- Entities: Dillon Consulting Limited
Single Source – Dillon Consulting Limited for Environmental Site Assessment Phase II for Affordable Housing Developments
Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
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: development, 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)
2024-03-18 — Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes)
Expanding Housing Options and Opportunities in Rural Areas (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Harrigan
- Summary: Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Expanding Housing Options and Opportunities in Rural Areas. The matter will be added to the March 25, 2024 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: rural, procedural
Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding Expanding Housing Options and Opportunities in Rural Areas.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2024-03-25 — Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes)
Motion by Councillor Harrigan re Expanding Housing Options and Opportunities in Rural Areas (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council directed administration to prepare a further draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, with a public consultation strategy, to permit additional detached dwellings in rural areas and allow further division of non-farm rural properties for new residential uses, to be brought back to Council in June 2024. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 16 to 0.
- Related tags: planning, rural, zoning
Implement policies to permit additional detached dwellings in rural areas, including on farm and non-farm properties, and;
Source: Council Meeting - March 25 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-04-08 — Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes)
Housing Assets - Painting Contractor Roster (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Housing Assets Painting Contractor Roster tender award was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 10(a)
Emergency Transitional Cabin Program Location (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council authorized Administration to pursue development of an Emergency Transitional Cabin Program on the Municipality-owned 378, 390 & 392 Park Street properties, to hire a contracted Project Manager for two years at $264,000 funded from the ESS Future Economic Downturn Reserve, and to begin pre-site development work up to $500,000. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Crew. Councillor McGrail declared a conflict.
- Entities: PAWR
Administration pursue the development of an Emergency Transitional Cabin Program on Municipality of Chatham-Kent owned 378, 390 & 392 Park Street, Chatham properties.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Housing-Focused Outreach Services (vote; carried (12-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services to enter into a 12-month sole source agreement with ROCK Missions for housing-focused outreach services, renewable for one additional year, at $150,000 annually funded through the ESS Future Economic Downturn reserve. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: ROCK Missions
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12-month sole source agreement with ROCK Missions to provide housing-focused outreach services with the possibility to renew for one additional one-year term.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(b)
Housing Stability Worker - Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services to enter into a two-year sole source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic to assist in delivering Housing Stability Services, at a total two-year value of $156,000 funded from the HPP Housing Assistance Purchase of Service Account. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a two-year sole source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic to assist in the delivery of Housing Stability Services.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(c)
Sole Source Agreement - CK Housing First Intensive Case Management (vote; carried (14-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services to enter into 12-month sole source agreements with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch to deliver CK Housing First Intensive Case Management services ($396,544 two-year value) and Portable Housing Benefits through the Homes 4 Youth program ($72,960 two-year value), each renewable for two additional one-year terms, funded through Homelessness Prevention Program accounts. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: procurement, community_services
- Entities: Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch, CMHA-LK, Homes 4 Youth
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12 month sole source agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent (CMHA-LK) Branch to deliver CK Housing First Intensive Case Management services, with the possibility to renew for two additional one-year terms.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(d)
Sole Source Agreement - Hope Haven Day Programming and Winter Warming (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services to enter into a 12-month sole source agreement with Hope Haven to deliver day programming and winter warming services, renewable for two additional one-year terms, at a total one-year cost up to $125,000 funded from the Homelessness Prevention Program Housing Assistance Purchase of Service Account. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Wright. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: Hope Haven
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a 12 month sole source agreement with Hope Haven to deliver day programming and winter warming services, with the possibility to renew for two additional one-year terms.
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(e)
Letter Supporting AMO Position Opposing Cuts to Federal Affordable Housing Funding (motion; carried)
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Following Councillor Doyle's reference to a letter from AMO regarding National Housing Strategy Funding, Council resolved to send a letter to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities supporting AMO's position of opposing any cuts to federal affordable housing funding, with copies to local MPs, MPPs, ROMA, AMO and FCM. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried with no recorded roster.
- Related tags: governance, federal_funding
- Entities: AMO, ROMA, FCM
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
"That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities supporting AMO's position of opposing any cuts to federal funding for affordable housing. And that a copy of this letter be sent to local MPs, MPPs, ROMA, AMO and FCM."
Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2024-04-29 — Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes)
Zoning By-law Amendment - Journeys Recovery Home (Chatham) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council approved a zoning by-law amendment rezoning 20 Joseph Street, Community of Chatham, to the Residential Low Density Third-1715 (RL3-1715) zone to add a Temporary Care Facility as a permitted use and set minimum off-street parking at 3 spaces. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Councillor Storey declared a conflict; a petition with 2537 unconfirmed signatures and multiple deputations were received.
- Related tags: planning, zoning, recovery_home
- Entities: Journeys Recovery Home
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/04/24/J, concerning the lands known as 20 Joseph Street, in Part of Lot 5, Block M, Plan 3, Community of Chatham (City), to re-zone the lands to the Residential Low Density Third-1715 (RL3-1715) zone to:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 11(e)
2024-05-27 — Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes)
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1000126008 Ontario Incorporated (Chatham) (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council approved a site-specific rezoning of 118 Sheldon Avenue to a Residential High Density Second-1721 (RM2-1721) Zone to recognize an existing dwelling with two additional dwelling units and permit a multiple dwelling of up to seven units. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Allin. One deputation was received from Doug Dodman.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: 1000126008 Ontario Incorporated, Doug Dodman
to a site-specific Residential High Density Second-1721 (RM2-1721) Zone, to recognize the existing single detached dwelling with two (2) Additional Dwelling Units as a permitted use,
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(e)
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1268236 Ontario Inc. (Chatham) (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council approved a site-specific rezoning of 430 Indian Creek Road West from Residential Low Density First (RL1) to Residential Medium Density First-1709 (RM1-1709) Zone to permit a Row House Dwelling use. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Crew.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: 1268236 Ontario Inc.
to a site-specific Residential Medium Density First-1709 (RM1-1709) Zone, to permit medium density residential uses and to establish site-specific regulations for a Row House Dwelling use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(f)
Proposed Planning Act Amendments under Bill 185 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The information report on Proposed Planning Act Amendments under Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: planning, provincial_policy
Proposed Planning Act Amendments under Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 27 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)
2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)
Municipal Encampment Protocol (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Municipal Encampment Protocol information report was received for information following a presentation by Dave Taylor and Polly Smith.
- Related tags: procedural
- Entities: Dave Taylor, Polly Smith
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
The report was received for information.
Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2024-07-15 — Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes)
2024 Building Faster Fund (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The 2024 Building Faster Fund report was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: funding, governance
2024 Building Faster Fund
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Request for Proposal - Housing Needs Assessment for Chatham-Kent (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Request for Proposal for a Housing Needs Assessment for Chatham-Kent was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Request for Proposal - Housing Needs Assessment for Chatham-Kent
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Affordable Housing Build Redwood Crescent & Eugenie Street - RFP for Design (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The RFP for design of the affordable housing build at Redwood Crescent and Eugenie Street, Chatham was approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Affordable Housing Build Redwood Crescent & Eugenie Street Chatham, ON – RFP for Design
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Expanding Housing Options in Rural Areas (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Jubenville
- Summary: Council directed Administration to carry out public consultation on allowing additional detached houses on existing rural properties and land division in rural areas for residential development, with recommendations to return in Fall 2024. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 15 to 0.
- Related tags: rural, planning
Administration be directed to carry out public consultation regarding:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-08-12 — Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes)
2023 Final Operations Variance - Surplus Allocation (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council allocated the final 2023 operating surplus of $2.11M to reserves for Police Services issues, the Bloomfield Business Park unfunded capital project, and CK Affordable Housing. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Anderson.
- Related tags: budget, surplus
The final 2023 operating surplus of 2.11M be allocated as follows:
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update 2023 (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update 2023 information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procedural
This report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Affordable Housing Build 199 Westcourt Blvd. Wallaceburg - RFP (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Affordable Housing Build at 199 Westcourt Blvd., Wallaceburg - RFP for Design and Construction Tender as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, wallaceburg
Affordable Housing Build 199 Westcourt Blvd. Wallaceburg, ON - RFP for Design and Construction Tender
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
Building and Land Acquisition - Affordable Housing Chatham - 55 Croydon Street (vote; carried (10-7))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council approved purchasing 2.43 acres at 55 Croydon Street, Chatham from Indwell for $1,050,000, with authorization to demolish part of the structure and maintain the site for future supportive and/or affordable housing. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Doyle.
- Related tags: property, affordable_housing
- Entities: Indwell
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase the 2.43 acres (0.983 hectares) 55 Croydon Street, Chatham Property Identification Number 00533-0180 from Indwell for $1,050,000, plus any associated closing costs.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)
RFP Award R24-261 Transitional Cabins Chatham Project (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Jubenville
- Summary: Council awarded the proposal of $2,295,030.00 (including HST) for supply and installation of 50 cabins and associated structures for the Transitional Housing Program to NOW Housing, authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign, and approved funding the project through a 15-year internal debenture. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 15 to 1.
- Related tags: procurement
- Entities: NOW Housing
associated with Transitional Housing Program be awarded to NOW Housing.
Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2024-09-23 — Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes)
Housing Assets Rosters - Six Month Extension (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a six-month extension of the Housing Assets Rosters as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Housing Assets Rosters - Six Month Extension
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 23 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2024-10-07 — Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes)
Building and Land Acquisition - Affordable Housing - 110 Sandys Street, Chatham (vote; carried (10-6))
- Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Hall
- Summary: Council authorized the purchase of 3.02 acres at 110 Sandys Street, Chatham from Jarlette Health Services for $1,699,000 plus closing costs, authorized execution of related agreements, directed architectural/feasibility work and grant-seeking for affordable housing, and approved funding via future long-term debenture. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Hall.
- Related tags: property
- Entities: Jarlette Health Services
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase the 3.02 acres (1.223 hectares) 110 Sandys Street, Chatham, Property Identification Number 00539-0221, from Jarlette Health Services for $1,699,000, plus any associated closing costs.
Source: Council Meeting - October 7 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2024-10-21 — Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes)
Request for New Proposal Award R24-261 Transitional Cabins Chatham Project (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the Request for New Proposal Award R24-261 for the Transitional Cabins Chatham Project as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: procurement
Request for New Proposal Award R24-261 Transitional Cabins Chatham Project
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 21 2024 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2024-11-04 — Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes)
Recommendations for Ongoing Encampment Supports and Responses (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Ceccacci
- Summary: Council approved the Encampment Response Strategy (Appendix A), authorized amending the sole-source agreement with Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K) to expand housing-focused outreach to seven days per week, and authorized additional sanitation, garbage removal and security services not to exceed $85,000 annually funded from the ESS Future Economic Downturn reserve. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci.
- Related tags: encampments
- Entities: Reach out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K)
The proposed Encampment Response Strategy attached as Appendix A be approved by Council.
Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Access to Federal Funding for Encampments and Homelessness (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Councillor B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding access to Federal Funding for encampments and homelessness, to be added to the November 18, 2024 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: encampments, funding
Councillor Brock McGregor presented a notice of motion regarding access to Federal Funding for encampments and homelessness.
Source: Council Meeting - November 4 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2024-11-18 — Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes)
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Regarding Housing (OPA 84) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Jubenville
- Summary: Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 84 to amend policies regarding Housing, and the related zoning by-law amendment to implement OPA 84. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Jubenville.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
Official Plan Amendment, being OPA No. 84, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, to amend policies regarding Housing, be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(e)
T24-290 Transitional Housing - Site Services (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The report requesting approval of T24-290 Transitional Housing Site Services was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: procurement, transitional_housing
Request for Approval – T24-290 – Transitional Housing - Site Services
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Expanding Housing Options in Rural Areas Report #2 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: The Expanding Housing Options in Rural Areas Report #2 information report was received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: rural, procedural
Expanding Housing Options in Rural Areas Report #2 (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Motion by Councillor B. McGregor re Access to Federal Funding for Encampments and Homelessness (Postponed) (motion; deferred)
- Mover: Councillor B. McGregor
- Summary: Councillor B. McGregor's motion regarding access to federal funding for encampments and homelessness was postponed to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting.
- Related tags: encampments, funding
This item was postponed to the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 18 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)
2024-12-09 — Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes)
Access to Federal Funding for Encampments and Homelessness (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Councillor B. McGregor, Seconder: Councillor C. McGregor
- Summary: Council endorsed Councillor B. McGregor's motion requesting funding from the federal Minister of Housing to access 2024 federal budget funds earmarked to address encampments and homelessness. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor.
- Related tags: encampments, funding
- Entities: Sean Fraser
“That Council endorse a request for funding to Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities to access funding from the 2024 federal budget earmarked to address encampments and homelessness,
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)
Hope Haven Winter Warming Centre (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Allin
- Summary: Council authorized the Director of Housing Services (Operations) to amend the sole source contract with Hope Haven to expand winter warming services from December 1 to February 28, 2025 at an additional cost of $65,250, fully provincially funded. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Allin. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: winter_warming, community_services
- Entities: Hope Haven
The Director of Housing Services (Operations) be authorized to amend the current sole source contract with Hope Haven to expand winter warming services from December 1 to February 28, 2025.
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)
Invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to Address Encampments (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Councillor Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to address encampments, to be added to the December 16, 2024 Council Agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: encampments, governance
Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to address encampments.
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)
Letter of Support re City of Hamilton Resolution on Homelessness and Encampments (motion; carried)
- Mover: Councillor Crew, Seconder: Councillor Finn
- Summary: Council agreed to send a letter of support for the City of Hamilton resolution regarding Reducing Homelessness and Managing Encampments, following Councillor Crew's reference to Item 4(d). Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
- Related tags: encampments, governance
- Entities: City of Hamilton
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
"That Chatham-Kent send a letter of support for the resolution from the City of Hamilton regarding Reducing Homelessness and Managing Encampments."
Source: Council Meeting - December 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 27(b)
2024-12-16 — Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes)
OPA No. 81 - Prohibit Access to Partridge Crescent (separate vote) (vote; carried (10-6))
- Mover: Councillor B. McGregor, Seconder: Councillor Allin
- Summary: Council voted separately on a friendly amendment (added by Councillor Bondy) to OPA No. 81 to prohibit access to Partridge Crescent, which carried 10 to 6. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Allin. Councillor Storey declared a conflict.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
Access to Partridge Crescent be prohibited.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(d)
OPA No. 81 and Zoning By-law Amendment - 255 Lark Street (Chatham) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Councillor B. McGregor, Seconder: Councillor Allin
- Summary: Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 81 and the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to establish a site-specific policy area for a 160-unit multiple-unit stacked row house development at 255 Lark Street, Chatham. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Allin. Councillor Storey declared a conflict.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: 1000736988 Ontario Inc., 1000736990 Ontario Inc., 1000736993 Ontario Inc., 1000736994 Ontario Inc.
Notwithstanding Policy B.2.3.6.2, the permitted uses shall include a multiple unit stacked row house development, consisting of 160 residential units;
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 12(d)
Motion by Councillor Jubenville re Invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to Address Encampments (vote; carried (13-0))
- Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Harrigan
- Summary: Council adopted a motion opposing the Government of Ontario's use of the notwithstanding clause to facilitate the eviction or displacement of encampment residents, affirming Charter rights and calling on the province to share more of the financial burden, carried 13 to 0. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: encampments, charter_rights, governance
- Entities: Government of Ontario, AMO
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent opposes the use of the notwithstanding clause by the Government of Ontario in connection with any legislation that would facilitate the eviction or displacement of encampment residents.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
101 McNaughton Ave. West - Affordable Housing Modular Project Update (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved the 101 McNaughton Ave. West affordable housing modular project update as part of the consent agenda.
- Related tags: affordable_housing
101 McNaughton Ave. West, Chatham - Affordable Housing Modular Project Update
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)
Support for Ontario Big City Mayors Solve the Crisis Campaign (motion; carried)
- Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Anderson
- Summary: Council affirmed its support for the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus Solve the Crisis Campaign, following Councillor Harrigan's reference to a letter from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried by show of hands with no recorded roster.
- Related tags: governance
- Entities: Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus, Western Ontario's Wardens Caucus
- Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally
"That Chatham-Kent Council affirm its support for the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus Solve the Crisis Campaign."
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 25(a)
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: development
- 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)
Canada's Housing Plan and Local Zoning Requirements (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council directed that a Planning Act public meeting be held February 24, 2025 to consider zoning amendments permitting four residential units on serviced urban residential properties, with a draft by-law presented January 27, 2025; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Allin. One opposed (the mover).
- Related tags: zoning, planning
a Public Meeting under the Planning Act be held on February 24, 2025, during the Council Planning meeting to consider amendments to the Zoning By-law to permit four (4) residential units on serviced urban residential properties
Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Affordable Housing Opportunities (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Affordable Housing Opportunities, to be added to the January 27, 2025 agenda.
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Affordable Housing Opportunities.
Source: Council Meeting - January 13 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
2025-01-27 — Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes)
Draft Zoning By-law for Four Units As-of-right (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the information report on a draft zoning by-law amendment permitting four residential units as-of-right. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Draft Zoning By-law Amendment for Four Units As-of-right (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
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, development
for draft plan 36T-24502, which proposes 105 Residential Lots
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)
Affordable Housing - Expressions of Interest on Surplus Properties (vote; carried (10-1))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to continue submitting Expressions of Interest on surplus/available properties for housing opportunities; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 10-1.
- Related tags: property
That Council direct administration to continue to submit Expressions of Interest, if warranted, when surplus properties are made available
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Affordable Housing - Grant Funding (vote; carried (11-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to seek out grant funding from upper-level governments and partnerships for affordable housing. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 11-0.
Administration be directed to continue to seek out grant funding from upper-level governments for capital costs and potential partnerships for affordable housing options
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Affordable Housing - Grant Results Reporting (vote; carried (11-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to include successful affordable-housing grant results in the next progress update report. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 11-0.
Administration to include the results of successful grant applications related to affordable housing developments
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Affordable Housing - Pre-designs and Cost Estimations (vote; carried (10-1))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council authorized Administration to complete architectural pre-designs, feasibility and cost estimations for affordable housing options. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 10-1.
Administration be authorized, when warranted, to complete architectural pre-designs, feasibility, and cost estimations for development of affordable housing options
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
2025-02-24 — Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes)
Planning - Four Units As-of-right Zoning (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council approved zoning amendments permitting semi-detached dwellings as-of-right in certain residential zones. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Councillor Jubenville opposed.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
Amendments to Zoning By-law 219-2009, as amended, Section 5.1.1, to add Semi-Detached Dwelling and Semi-Detached Dwelling Unit as a permitted use
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(f)
Accommodation Needs Assessment (agenda_item; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Accommodation Needs Assessment information report (presentation by CBRE Real Estate) for information; item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
- Entities: CBRE Real Estate
- Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes
Accommodation Needs Assessment Chatham-Kent (information report and presentation by CBRE Real Estate)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
2025-03-17 — Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes)
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: development, taxation
- 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)
Financial Advocacy to Upper-Level Governments (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council adopted a broad advocacy resolution pressing the Province and Ottawa for infrastructure, housing and homelessness funding, removal of the OCIF cap, and doubling the Canada Community-Building Fund. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: governance, infrastructure, budget
Council advocate to both the Provincial and Federal Governments of the urgent need for funding for all types of infrastructure projects including supportive housing, affordable housing, roads, bridges, water, wastewater, storm water, emergency services
Source: Council Meeting - April 7 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-04-28 — Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes)
Zoning - Faubert Apartment, 85 Taylor Avenue (PL202500016) (vote; carried (12-4))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council approved a contested rezoning of 85 Taylor Avenue, Chatham to permit a 5-storey, 125-units-per-hectare apartment dwelling. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 12-4.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
to rezone the lands to Residential Medium Density Second-1748 (RM2-1748), to apply the following regulations to an Apartment Dwelling use
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(e)
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: procurement, development, 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)
Strategic Housing Action Plan RFP (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Following the Housing Needs Assessment presentation, Council authorized an RFP for a Strategic Housing Action Plan, funded from the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 17-0.
- Entities: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Administration be authorized to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to complete a Strategic Housing Action Plan
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Affordable Housing Progress - Park Ave East Remediation (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council single-sourced environmental site work at 421-461 Park Avenue East to Dillon Consulting and funded brownfield remediation toward future affordable/supportive housing. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: environment, budget
- Entities: Dillon Consulting Limited
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
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Supportive Housing RFP - 110 Sandys Street (vote; carried (12-5))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council authorized an RFP for civil feasibility and architectural design for supportive housing at 110 Sandys Street, Chatham; recommendation voted separately. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Carried 12-5.
to enable the development of Supportive Housing at the 110 Sandys Street, Chatham location.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
Supportive/Mixed Housing RFP - 416-421 Park Street East (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council authorized an RFP for civil feasibility and architectural design for supportive and mixed affordable/attainable market rental housing at 416-421 Park Street East, Chatham. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Carried 16-1.
to enable the development of both Supportive and Mixed Affordable/Attainable Market Rental Housing, at the 416-421 Park Street East, Chatham location.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
Accelerating Additional Dwelling Units - Report 1 (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the first report on accelerating additional dwelling unit development. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: planning
Accelerating the Development of Additional Dwelling Units - Report 1 (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
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: development, taxation
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)
ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre Funding (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council funded the ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre $25,000 from the Economic Downturn Reserve. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: community_services, budget
ROCK Missions Wallaceburg Drop-In Centre be funded in the amount of $25,000 (including HST) from the Economic Downturn Reserve.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-05-12 — Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes)
Lease Extension - 185 Murray Street Shelter, Chatham (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Storey
- Summary: Council extended the 185 Murray Street shelter lease and ten part-time shelter support worker contracts through August 2025, funded from existing shelter and Homelessness Prevention funding; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor Storey. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: community_services, property, budget
for the property at 185 Murray Street, Chatham at a cost of $35,595 (inclusive of H.S.T.) from May 20, 2025, through August 20, 2025.
Source: Council Meeting - May 12 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
2025-05-26 — Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes)
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, development
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)
CMHC Affordable Housing Fund Repair and Renewal (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council designated a $2,211,990 CMHC Affordable Housing Fund contribution to municipal social housing repairs. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councillor Crew declared a conflict.
- Related tags: community_services
funding contribution in the amount of $2,211,990 from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporations Affordable Housing Fund: Repair and Renewal be designated to required municipal social housing repairs
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
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: development
with the owner of 50 Nazarene Road, Community of Blenheim
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 26 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)
2025-06-23 — Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes)
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: development, taxation
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)
Zoning - 650 Park Street, Dresden (PL202500026) (vote; carried (15-2))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Wright
- Summary: Council approved rezoning 650 Park Street, Dresden to Residential Medium Density Second to convert a senior citizen dwelling to an apartment dwelling (the item postponed from April 28). Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Wright. Councillor Storey declared a conflict. Carried 15-2 (the mover voted against).
- Related tags: zoning, planning
to rezone the lands known as 650 Park Street, in Part of Park Lot 3, Plan 133, in the Community of Dresden, to Residential Medium Density Second (RM2), to facilitate a change of use from a Senior Citizen Dwelling to an Apartment Dwelling, be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
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: development
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)
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: development
with 1000200034 Ontario Inc., owners of 1001 Park Avenue West
Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)
2025-07-28 — Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Setback Distance Amendments (vote; carried (12-5))
- Mover: Storey, Seconder: Allin
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols for Chatham with setback distances (100 m from habitable residences and businesses, 25 m from construction, 10 m from recreational paths) and referred siting to administration for an August report. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Allin. Carried 12-5.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - CCTV Cameras (vote; carried (9-8))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council narrowly approved having CK Police install CCTV cameras at encampment locations where operationally required at police discretion. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 9-8.
- Related tags: emergency_services, governance
CK Police install CCTV cameras where operationally required at the sole discretion of Chatham-Kent Police.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Convertible Supportive Housing (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to explore local housing options quickly convertible to supportive housing and report on feasibility and costs. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 16-1.
Administration explore local housing options that could be quickly converted into supportive housing and report back on feasibility and costs.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Enforcement By-law (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to bring back a by-law to enable enforcement of the approved encampment protocols. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: by_laws, governance
Administration bring back a by-law as soon as possible to allow for the enforcement of the approved protocols to begin.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Hire By-law Enforcement Officer (vote; carried (13-4))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to hire an additional temporary by-law officer to enforce the encampment amendments and report on numbers and costs. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 13-4.
- Related tags: by_laws, budget
Administration hire additional temporary by-law officer to enforce these amendments.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Neighbourhood Communication (325 Grand Ave E) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed immediate, regular neighbourhood communication with residents and businesses near the 325 Grand Ave E, Chatham property. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
Regular neighbourhood communication begins immediately with appropriate members of Administration residents and business owners in the 325 Grand Ave E, Chatham property area
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - One Tent Per Person Protocol (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols to limit one tent per person with personal items stored within, and directed enhanced refuse collection at sites. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 16-1.
- Related tags: community_services, waste
there is to be no more than one tent per person, and that all personal items be stored within a tent
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Partner Supports Report (Sept 8) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed a September 8, 2025 report on engaging mental health, medical, addictions, housing and ROCK partners to support people in encampments alongside enforcement. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services
Administration bring a report back to the September 8, 2025 Council meeting a plan to engage partners from mental health, medical supports, addictions, housing, ROCK
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Pursue All Options / Supportive Housing (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to pursue all options to reduce and end encampments, including delivering permanent supportive housing and transitional cabins, with a report back and requests to the Province and Ottawa. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services
Administration actively pursues all options to reduce and end encampments in Chatham-Kent.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - ROCK Collaboration (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to keep working with ROCK to engage individuals and prioritize them for services and housing. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services
- Entities: ROCK
That Administration continues to work in collaboration with ROCK to engage with individuals and prioritize them for services and housing as they become available.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Encampments - Transitional Cabins Program (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed Administration to voluntarily transition as many homeless individuals as possible to the new transitional cabins program. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services
Administration voluntarily transitions as many homeless individuals as possible to the new transitional cabins program
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Reconsider Encampment Response Strategy (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: C. McGregor
- Summary: Council voted to reconsider the Encampment Response Strategy approved on November 4, 2024. Moved by Councillor Doyle, seconded by Councillor C. McGregor. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
That Council reconsider the Encampment Response Strategy approved on November 4, 2024.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
Waive Notice - Encampments Motions (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council waived the notice requirement to vote on encampment motions at this special meeting. Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: procedural
That Council waive the notice requirement to allow motions regarding encampments to be voted on at this meeting.
Source: Council Meeting - July 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)
2025-08-11 — Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes)
Zoning - Tilbury Four-Storey Apartment (PL202500083) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council approved rezoning 1 Dufferin St South / 4 Mill St East, Tilbury to permit a new four-storey apartment dwelling. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
to permit the development of a new four-storey Apartment Dwelling, approximately 307 sq. m (3,300 sq. ft.) in area, be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 11(c)
Encampment Protocol - 100m from Businesses (vote; carried (10-5))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 100 m setback from any business. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 10-5.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
100 metres away from any business
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - 100m from Residences (vote; carried (11-4))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 100 m setback from any private property line with a habitable residence. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 11-4.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
100 metres away from any private property line with a habitable residence.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - 10m from Recreational Paths (vote; carried (13-2))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 10 m setback from recreational paths. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 13-2.
- Related tags: community_services, parks
10 metres away from a recreational path.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - 25m from Construction Sites (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring 25 m setback from construction sites. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 14-1.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
25 metres away from construction sites
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - By-law Officers on Private Property (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed that by-law enforcement officers also address encampment-related by-law issues arising on private property. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 14-1.
- Related tags: by_laws, governance
The bylaw enforcement officers also be tasked with encampment related bylaw issues that may arise on private property.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Close/Adjust Recreation Amenities (initial) (vote; carried (8-7))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council initially carried a motion to direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities inconsistent with the protocols. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 8-7 (later reconsidered and defeated).
- Related tags: parks, community_services
That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities that are inconsistent with the protocols outlined in this motion.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Compile Costs and Petition Province (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed that all encampment-related enforcement, mitigation and support costs be compiled and sent to the Premier, ministers and local MPPs. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: community_services, governance, budget
That all costs related to enforcement, mitigation, and community supports related to encampment issues be compiled and summarized and sent to the premier, minister of health, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, and our local MPPs
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - No Sanctioned Encampment Site Purchases (vote; carried (14-1))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed administration not to purchase any sites for the development of a sanctioned encampment. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 14-1.
- Related tags: governance, property
council provide formal direction to administration at no time proceed with the purchase any sites for the specific development of a sanctioned encampment.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Ongoing Mitigation Recommendations (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council directed administration to return with further community mitigation recommendations on an ongoing basis. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: community_services
That administration return with any further recommendations for community mitigation practices, and do so on a regular ongoing basis.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Postponed to August 25 (vote; deferred (11-3))
- Mover: Wright, Seconder: Thompson
- Summary: Council postponed the remainder of the Encampment Protocol and By-law report to the August 25, 2025 meeting. Moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor Thompson. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 11-3.
- Related tags: procedural, governance
That the report be postponed to the August 25, 2025 Council Meeting.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampment Protocol - Tents 2m Apart (vote; carried (13-2))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council amended encampment protocols requiring tents to be located 2 metres apart. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 13-2.
- Related tags: community_services
Tents be located 2 metres apart from each other
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Prohibit on Specified Parks (Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-8))
- Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: A motion by Councillor Doyle to prohibit encampments on PUC property, O'Neil Nature Preserve, Mud Creek Park and Kingston Park was defeated. Seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 6-8.
- Related tags: parks, community_services
That encampments are not allowed on the PUC property, O'Neil Nature Preserve, Mud Creek Park and Kingston Park.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Reconsider Recreation Amenities (1st, Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-9))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: A motion to reconsider the recreation-amenities clause (j) was defeated on the first attempt. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 6-9.
- Related tags: procedural, parks
That the following motion be reconsidered: j) That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Reconsider Recreation Amenities (2nd, Carried) (vote; carried (10-4))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: On a second attempt, Council voted to reconsider the recreation-amenities clause (j). Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 10-4.
- Related tags: procedural, parks
That the following motion be reconsidered (second attempt)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Recreation Amenities Re-Vote (Defeated) (vote; defeated (6-8))
- Mover: Canniff, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: On the reconsidered re-vote, the recreation-amenities clause (j) was defeated, reversing its earlier passage. Moved by Mayor Canniff, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 6-8.
- Related tags: parks, community_services
j. That Council direct administration to close or adjust recreation amenities that are inconsistent with the protocols outlined in this motion (re-vote).
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Encampments - Temporary Shelters Permitted (Defeated) (vote; defeated (4-11))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: A motion by Councillor Bondy to permit temporary shelters on municipal land overnight for people experiencing homelessness was defeated. Seconded by Councillor Anderson. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Defeated 4-11.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
That Temporary Shelters are permitted to be erected on Municipal land from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise by any person experiencing homelessness
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding establishing a treatment facility and supportive housing centre, to be added to the August 25, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Councillor Jubenville presented a Notice of Motion regarding Establishing a Treatment Facility and Supportive Housing Centre.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 11 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-08-25 — Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Protocol - Reconsider Aug 11 Setbacks (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council voted to reconsider the August 11 encampment setback amendments (100 m from residences and businesses). Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-1.
- Related tags: procedural, community_services, governance
the following amendments to the Municipal Encampment Protocol from the August 11, 2025 Council Meeting be reconsidered
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Encampment Protocol - Reduce Setbacks to 25m + PUC Site Exemptions (vote; carried (10-6))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council reduced encampment setbacks from 100 m to 25 m from habitable residences/businesses, exempted portions of the PUC McGeorge and Irwin water-tower properties as sanctioned locations, and authorized up to $100,000 per exempted site for privacy infrastructure from the strategic reserve. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 10-6.
- Related tags: community_services, governance, budget
reduce the set back of 100 metres from a habitable residence or business, with a set back of 25 metres from a habitable residence or business.
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Encampment Response Protocol By-law + Enforcement Contract (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council approved the Encampment Response Protocol public-property by-law (as amended) and single-sourced by-law enforcement to Royal Protective Services (up to $238,882 from the Housing Services Operation Reserve). Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Carried 15-1.
- Related tags: by_laws, procurement, budget
- Entities: Royal Protective Services
By-law enforcement services for the Encampment Response Protocol be single-sourced to Royal Protective Services, at a total value not to exceed $238,882, including HST
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Community Plan annual update. Received as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Community Plan Annual Update
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)
Treatment Facility & Supportive Housing / HART Hub (vote; carried (16-1))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council directed staff to investigate treatment-facility partnerships and dedicated recovery beds for CK residents, consult a wide range of health/addictions organizations, report back in six months, and continue petitioning the Province for a HART Hub. A motion by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 16-1.
- Related tags: community_services
That Chatham-Kent Council direct Staff to investigate and present options for establishing partnerships with treatment facilities to reduce the time between detox and admission into recovery/treatment programs.
Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
2025-09-08 — Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes)
Expand Emergency and Transitional/Supportive Housing Options (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council directed administration to report on expanding emergency housing (including the cabin project) and to review Ontario transitional/supportive housing models and municipal asset reuse. A motion by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: community_services
administration be directed to report back on options to expand current emergency housing availability, including an expansion of the cabin project
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
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: development, 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)
Encampment Executive Committee (notice_of_motion; —)
- Mover: Bondy
- Summary: Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding an Encampment Executive Committee, to be added to the September 22, 2025 agenda.
- Related tags: governance, committees
Councillor Bondy presented a Notice of Motion regarding an Encampment Executive Committee.
Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
2025-09-22 — Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes)
Encampment Advisory Committee (vote; carried (18-0))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council directed staff to return with draft Terms of Reference for a pilot Encampment Advisory Committee; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
That staff return to Council with Draft Terms of Reference for Council to approve a pilot Encampment Advisory committee be established to facilitate transparent communication between the municipality and the community at large
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
Affordable Rental Housing Subclass (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Affordable Rental Housing Subclass for Multi-Residential information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: taxation
Affordable Rental Housing Subclass for Multi-Residential (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(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: development
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)
2025-10-20 — 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, development
- 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)
Land Acquisition - 92 Churchill Street (Affordable Housing) (vote; carried (16-2))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Doyle
- Summary: Council purchased the 6.2-acre 92 Churchill Street property from the Lambton Kent District School Board for $1,625,000 (partly HAF-funded) for future affordable housing and recreation. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Doyle. Carried 16-2.
- Related tags: property, budget
the Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase the 6.20 acres (2.509 hectares) 92 Churchill Street, Chatham Property Identification Number 00534-0202 from the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) for $1,625,000.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)
Land Acquisitions - Park Street Properties (Affordable Housing) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council purchased 398, 406 and 410 Park Street, Chatham (HAF-funded) and authorized demolition to assemble a site for future development. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Crew. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: property, budget
the Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase 398 Park Street, Chatham Property Identification Number 00509-0166 for $290,000
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(d)
Part Lot Control Exemption - Jodamar, Keil Trail North (PL202500152) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council approved a Part Lot Control exemption for Jodamar Properties on Keil Trail North, Chatham. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: zoning, planning
Exemption from Part Lot Control application File B-69/25, concerning Blocks 24, 25 & 26, Plan 24M-996, in the Community of Chatham (City), be approved
Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)
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: development, taxation
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)
Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council approved the Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, amended so one appointed Councillor is from the affected ward; item pulled from consent. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan.
- Related tags: community_services, governance
That The Encampment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved with the amendment that one of the Councillors appointed be from the Ward affected by the current encampments.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)
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: development
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)
August 2025 Budget Variance Forecast (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council transferred projected 2025 surplus to housing and tax-rate-stabilization reserves. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: budget
$2,198,253 of the 2025 projected surplus be transferred to the CK Housing New Construction Reserve (17315) for use in future affordable housing projects subject to the final 2025 operations variance.
Source: Council Meeting - November 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
2025-11-17 — Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes)
Community Supports for the Unsheltered (Information Report) (motion; received)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council received the Community Supports for the Unsheltered information report as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Community Supports for the Unsheltered (information report)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)
Building and Land Acquisition - 426 Lacroix Street, Chatham (Affordable Housing) (vote; carried (11-5))
- Mover: Crew, Seconder: B. McGregor
- Summary: Council purchased the 4.44-acre 426 Lacroix Street property from the St. Clair Catholic District School Board for $1,699,999 (HAF-funded), authorized tendering demolition of the existing school, and directed a Request for Expression of Interest for future affordable/attainable housing. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor. Carried 11-5.
- Related tags: property, budget
- Entities: St. Clair Catholic District School Board
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase the 4.44 acres (1.795 hectares) 426 Lacroix Street, Chatham Property Identification Number 00520-1105 from the St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) for $1,699,999.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2025-12-15 — Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes)
Zoning - 14307151 Canada Inc., 167 Delaware Ave (Fourplex, PL202500174) (vote; carried (17-1))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Crew
- Summary: Council rezoned 167 Delaware Avenue, Chatham to a site-specific Residential Low Density Second zone permitting fourplex dwellings, with site-specific regulations. Deputations from Lynn Elgie and Melanie Barros. Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Crew. Councillor Bondy opposed. Carried 17-1.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: 14307151 Canada Inc.
to permit a Fourplex Dwelling as an additional permitted use
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(c)
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, development
- 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 - Rumble & Peternel, 135 Semenyn Ave - Deferred (PL202500180) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council deferred the zoning amendment for 135 Semenyn Avenue to a future public meeting with further notice. Multiple deputations received. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Councillors Wright and Storey declared conflicts; Councillor Anderson absent for the vote. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/47/25/R be deferred to a future public meeting for which further public notice be given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 12(f)
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, development
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)
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: development, taxation
- 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)
Notice of Motion - Encampment Response Proposal (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Bondy
- Summary: Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding an Encampment Response Proposal for Chatham-Kent, to be added to the January 26, 2026 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
- Related tags: community_services
Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding Encampment Response Proposal for Chatham-Kent
Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)
2026-01-26 — Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes)
Zoning - Tunio Developments, 23 Louise Street, Tilbury (PL202500185) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Anderson, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council amended the site-specific Urban Commercial zone for an apartment dwelling at 23 Louise Street, Tilbury (12 units, reduced setbacks, 15 parking spaces). Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
- Entities: Tunio Developments Inc.
to amend the Special Zone Provisions for an Apartment Dwelling use, in the Urban Commercial (Highway Commercial First Density)-1531 (UC(HC1)-1531) Zone
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)
Consent & Zoning - John Mifflin, 116 Erie Street North, Merlin (PL202500194) (vote; carried (16-0))
- Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Anderson
- Summary: Council approved a residential lot-creation consent (B-83/25) and implementing rezonings at 116 Erie Street North, Raleigh (Merlin). Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Anderson. Carried 16-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
to sever and convey a new 0.16 ha (0.4 ac.) residential parcel, consisting of Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 24R-1224
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(c)
Motion - Encampment Response & Transitional Cabins Evaluation (RFP) (vote; carried (10-5))
- Mover: Bondy, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council directed administration to prepare a report and RFP terms (max $55,000) to retain a housing/homelessness consultant to evaluate Chatham-Kent's encampment response and transitional cabins project and recommend changes, returning to Council with a funding source. Moved by Councillor Bondy, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 10-5.
- Related tags: community_services, accountability
Administration be directed to prepare a Report and proposed key RFP terms, for an evaluation of the current encampment response and transitional cabins project, with a maximum budget of $55,000.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)
Notice of Motion - Chatham-Kent N13 Licencing By-law (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Crew
- Summary: Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding a Chatham-Kent N13 Licencing By-law, to be added to the February 9, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: by_laws
Councillor Crew presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent N13 Licencing By-law.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Notice of Motion - Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Jubenville
- Summary: Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park, to be added to the February 9, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Councillor Jubenville presented a notice of motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
Notice of Motion - Warming Centres beyond central Chatham (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding warming centres in communities beyond central Chatham, to be added to the February 9, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding warming centres in communities beyone central Chatham.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)
2026-02-09 — Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes)
Motion - Chatham-Kent N13 (Anti-Renoviction) Licencing By-law (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed staff to prepare a report and draft N13 Licensing (anti-renoviction) By-law regulating renovation-related evictions, requiring landlord licensing, with consultation, to return by the June 22, 2026 Council meeting. Councillor Crew's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: by_laws
that would regulate the issuance of Notices to End a Tenancy for Renovations (Form N13) within the municipality that will prevent evictions.
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(c)
Encampment Advisory Committee - Appointment Recommendations (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Jubenville
- Summary: Council appointed six community members to the new Encampment Advisory Committee and provided for two members of Council (one from the affected Ward). Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: community_services, committees
Two members of Council, with one of the Councillors appointed being from the Ward affected by the current encampment, be approved.
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)
Motion - Warming Centres beyond central Chatham (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration to investigate and identify the need for warming centres in Chatham-Kent communities beyond central Chatham for extreme-cold days and report back so partnerships can be explored. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services
Council direct administration to investigate and identify the need for Warming Centres in communities within Chatham-Kent beyond central Chatham for days of extreme cold weather
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)
Motion - Harm Reduction Services at Pathways on Park (Referred to Board of Health) (vote; carried (15-1))
- Mover: B. McGregor, Seconder: Harrigan
- Summary: Council referred Councillor Jubenville's motion regarding harm reduction services at Pathways on Park to the Board of Health. Moved by Councillor B. McGregor, seconded by Councillor Harrigan. Councillor Bondy opposed. Carried 15-1.
- Related tags: community_services
the motion be referred to the Board of Health.
Source: Council Meeting - February 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)
2026-02-23 — Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes)
Zoning - 1815513 Ontario Inc., 420 Queen Street, Chatham (PL202600001) (vote; carried (15-0))
- Mover: Finn, Seconder: Bondy
- Summary: Council amended the Urban Commercial special-zone provisions at 420 Queen Street, Chatham to add a mixed-use commercial/residential building (one dwelling unit, second floor). Moved by Councillor Finn, seconded by Councillor Bondy. Carried 15-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
add a Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential Building as an additional permitted use
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)
Sole Source - Paralegal Housing Stability Services (Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic) (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council authorized a two-year sole-source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic for Housing Stability Services ($156,000 incl. HST, Homeless Prevention Program funded). Councillor Crew declared a conflict. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: community_services, budget
- Entities: Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic
The Director of Housing Services be authorized to enter into a two-year sole source agreement with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic to assist in the delivery of Housing Stability Services.
Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)
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: development, taxation
- 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)
2026-03-09 — Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes)
Notice of Motion - Municipal Housing Maintenance Costs (notice_of_motion; received)
- Mover: Ceccacci
- Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding municipal housing maintenance costs, to be added to the March 23, 2026 Council agenda.
- Related tags: accountability
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding municipal housing maintenance costs.
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, development
- 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)
Consent & Zoning - Korpan, 10962 Merritt Line, Chatham Township (PL20260007) (vote; carried (17-0))
- Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: McDonald
- Summary: Council approved a surplus-dwelling severance consent (B-01/26) at 10962 Merritt Line, Chatham Township and implementing agricultural rezonings. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor McDonald. Carried 17-0.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
to sever a surplus dwelling (10962 Merritt Line) on a new 1.49 ha. (3.7 ac.) lot
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 13(c)
Zoning - Rumble & Peternel, 135 Semenyn Ave (6-unit dwelling) - DEFEATED 0-15 (PL202500180) (vote; defeated (0-15))
- Mover: Allin, Seconder: Finn
- Summary: Council DEFEATED the zoning amendment to permit a six-unit multiple dwelling and tandem parking at 135 Semenyn Avenue, Chatham (the application deferred from December 15, 2025); all 15 voting members opposed. Moved by Councillor Allin, seconded by Councillor Finn. Councillors Storey and Wright declared conflicts. Defeated 0-15.
- Related tags: planning, zoning
to rezone the lands known as 135 Semenyn Avenue, in Lot 31, Plan 555, to site-specific Residential Low Density Second-1764 (RL2-1764) Zone
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 13(e)
Motion - Municipal Housing Maintenance Costs Report (motion; carried)
- Mover: —
- Summary: Council directed administration to report the total annual budget and repair/maintenance costs for all municipal housing over three years, broken down by property and by routine vs. major/emergency repair. Councillor Ceccacci's motion, approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
- Related tags: accountability
administration bring a report and provide the total annual budget, costs associated with repairs and maintenance for all municipal housing properties over the past three years
Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)