Issue Timeline: public_consultation

Chatham Cultural Centre and ARTspace consultation (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Ceccacci
• Summary: Council carried the postponement motion 16-0.
• Related tags: community_services, artspace
• Entities: Chatham Cultural Centre, ARTspace

MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Ceccacci“That the report be postpone until such time that the public has had the opportunity to learn about this proposal and provide feedback through both in-person and online public consultation.”Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor ThompsonMotion Carried (16 to 0)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

Noise and sign by-law consultation (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Item 20(a) was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: noise_by_law, sign_by_law
• Entities: Building Development Services

a.Proposed New Noise By-Law and Proposed Amendments to the Sign By-Law "That
Building Development Services undertake further consultation with the general public and other stakeholders on the proposed new noise by-law to provide for the regulation and prohibition of unusual noises or noises likely to disturb the public, and the proposed amendments to By-Law 156-2004, a by-law to regulate signs and other devices."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Items 14 and 20(a)

Waste to Energy Project postponement (vote; defeated (4-14))

• Mover: Councillor Storey, Seconder: Councillor Finn
• Summary: The Waste to Energy postponement motion was defeated 4-14.
• Related tags: waste_to_energy, project_postponement
• Entities: Deloitte, Greenfield Global, Bkejwanong Walpole Island

MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Finn“That in the interests of transparency on how taxpayers dollars are being spent, be it resolved that this motion be postponed until in-person public consultations have been held on this item. This public consultation would include:
appropriate representatives from Deloitte, Greenfield Global and members of administration
standard public consultation/public information centre) format
promotion of this event in all Wards and Bkejwanong Walpole Island
holding a special Council meeting at the earliest possible date to allow for enough time for the public to review the proposal."
Yes (4)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyNo (14)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor McDonaldDefeated (4 to 14)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a), first motion

Erieau kayak launch (motion; carried)

• Mover: Councillor Ceccacci
• Summary: Item 18(d) was approved through the consent agenda.
• Related tags: kayak_launch, parks, infrastructure
• Entities: Stass Lane, Erieau, Third Street

d.Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re Update Report on Kayak Launch in Erieau "Whereas Chatham-Kent efforts to enhance recreational infrastructure and water access;
And whereas Stass Lane in Erieau and Third Street were the two sites that had been selected as a potential location for a kayak launch subject to detail design;
And whereas designs have been undertaken and been discussed through a public consultation process.
Be it resolved the administration provide an update to Council on the results of the detail design and public consultation received to date. That the report provides a summary on any potential concerns related to safety, parking, drainage, environmental impact, accessibility, long-term maintenance, and overall cost-effectiveness and feasibility of the selected location and projects, and if viability from a costing perspective is still viable
Given the financial and community implications of this initiative, a thorough evaluation at this stage would ensure that public funds are being allocated responsibly and that the outcome serves the best interests of residents and the community."
This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

Chatham-Kent Strategic Housing Action Plan (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Councillor Thompson, Seconder: Councillor Finn
• Summary: The Strategic Housing Action Plan motion carried 16-0.
• Related tags: housing, budget_planning, asset_management
• Entities: Strategic Housing Action Plan, Municipality, Ray Harper

MovedCouncillor ThompsonSecondedCouncillor Finn"That
Council adopt the Strategic Housing Action Plan (2026–2050) as the Municipality’s long‑term housing framework.
Any costs to implement recommendations and strategic actions to be referred to the 2027 Budget Update, 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget, long-term Asset Management Plan and future reports to Council for further review and approvals.
As each specific housing proposal comes to Council for approval, robust public consultation will be a key component in each individual approval process, including in-person meetings and online engagement and detailed results of this public consultation will be included in each report to Council."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldConflict (1)Councillor CrewAbsent (1)Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

Source: Council Meeting - June 8 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)