Issue Timeline: public_safety

Hoarding Report Update (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council received, as part of the consent agenda, the Hoarding Report Update information report.
• Related tags: community_services

Hoarding Report Update

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15d

Fire Services Water Shuttle Accreditation (agenda_item; —)

• Named councillor: —
• Summary: Council discussed the Fire Services Water Shuttle Accreditation information report after Councillor Harrigan congratulated Fire Services. Pulled from consent; information report with no mover or recorded vote.
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

Councillor Harrigan congratulated Fire Services for achieving the Water Shuttle Accreditation

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16a

Centre Street Bus Stop Parking Control Modifications, Chatham (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the Centre Street Bus Stop Parking Control Modifications, Community of Chatham.
• Related tags: infrastructure, roads

Centre Street Bus Stop Parking Control Modifications

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 18e

Notice of Motion - Include Chatham-Kent in MTO Golf Car Project (notice_of_motion; received)

• Named councillor: Thompson
• Summary: Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding a Request to Include Chatham-Kent into the MTO Golf Car Project, to be added to the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting.
• Related tags: roads

Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding Request to Include Chatham-Kent into MTO Golf Car Project. This motion will be added to the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 21a

Notice of Motion - Safety Improvements to Erieau Beach (notice_of_motion; received)

• Named councillor: Thompson
• Summary: Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding Safety Improvements to Erieau Beach, to be added to the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting.
• Related tags: parks

Councillor Thompson presented a notice of motion regarding Safety Improvements to Erieau Beach. This motion will be added to the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 21 2022 (Minutes) — Item 21a

Hexagon iCAD solution for Next Generation 9-1-1 (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Finn
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor Finn, that the Hexagon iCAD licenses and hardware for the Next Generation 9-1-1 backup site be sole sourced to Hexagon Safety with related funding and signing authority. Motion carried 16-0.
• Related tags: procurement, budget

The Hexagon iCAD licenses and hardware required for the Next Generation 9-1-1 backup site, be sole sourced to Hexagon Safety at a cost of $142,570.

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 15d

Motion re Request to Include Chatham-Kent in MTO Golf Car Project (Councillor Thompson) (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Thompson, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Thompson moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that Chatham-Kent authorize a letter to appropriate Ministers and MPPs seeking inclusion of Chatham-Kent communities such as Mitchell's Bay and Erieau in the MTO Golf Cars pilot project. Motion carried 16-0.
• Related tags: roads

Therefore be it resolved that Chatham-Kent authorize a letter to appropriate Ministers

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16c

Motion re Safety Improvements to Erieau Beach (Councillor Thompson) (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the Motion by Councillor Thompson re Safety Improvements to Erieau Beach.
• Related tags: parks

Motion by Councillor Thompson re Safety Improvements to Erieau Beach

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 16d

Radio Communications equipment for Next Generation 9-1-1 (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved, as part of the consent agenda, the sole source of Radio Communications equipment for Next Generation 9-1-1.
• Related tags: procurement

Radio Communications equipment for Next Generation 9-1-1

Source: Council Meeting - December 5 2022 (Minutes) — Item 17d

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: housing, community_services

Installation of Video Surveillance System for Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

School Firefighter Program (agenda_item; received)

• Named councillor: —
• Summary: Information report; Assistant Chief Labonte provided Council with an overview of the School Firefighter Program. No vote recorded.
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

Assistant Chief Labonte provided Council with an overview of the School Firefighter Program.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Pedestrian Crossings - Multiple Communities (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: Storey
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that various school crossing conversions, removals, and new pedestrian crossovers across multiple communities be considered as part of the 2024-2027 capital budget and that Administration bring forward amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 245-2004. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: roads, infrastructure, by_laws

The following works be considered as part of the 2024-2027 capital budget:

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

Update on Ministry of Transportation Projects - 401 Median Barriers (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Storey, Seconder: Hall
• Summary: Councillor Storey moved, seconded by Councillor Hall, that a response letter be sent to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation requesting expedited concrete median barrier installation and a specific timeline, to be circulated to neighbouring municipalities, emergency services, AMO, ROMA and OGRA. Carried 17-0.
• Related tags: roads, infrastructure

Therefore, I move that a response letter be sent to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to request that concrete median barrier installation is expedited and a specific timeline is provided to the municipality and all relevant stakeholders as soon as possible.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

Letter of Support to Town of Midland - Catch and Release Resolution (motion; carried)

• Mover: Doyle, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Councillor Doyle moved, seconded by Councillor Jubenville, that Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the Town of Midland regarding their Catch and Release resolution. Motion Carried (no division recorded).
• Related tags: governance
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support to the Town of Midland with regard to their Catch and Release resolution.

Source: Council Meeting - October 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

RFP Award Custom Fire Pumper (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: RFP Award R23-255 for a Custom Fire Pumper was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: procurement

RFP Award – R23-255 – Custom Fire Pumper

Source: Council Meeting - October 30 2023 (Minutes) — Item 15(c)

Ontario Fire Marshal's Legacy Compliance (motion; received)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Ontario Fire Marshal's Legacy Compliance information report was received as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: consent_agenda

Legacy Compliance (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

Road Safety Action Plan (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Storey
• Summary: Councillor Harrigan moved, seconded by Councillor Storey, that the Road Safety Action Plan (Appendix A) be adopted. Carried 17-0 on a recorded vote, with Councillor C. McGregor absent. Pulled from consent.
• Related tags: roads, infrastructure

The Road Safety Action Plan, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(a) - Road Safety Action Plan

Traffic Calming Policy (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Ceccacci, Seconder: B. McGregor
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci moved, seconded by Councillor B. McGregor, that the Traffic Calming Policy (Appendix A) be adopted. Carried 16-0 on a recorded vote, with Councillors Bondy and C. McGregor absent. Pulled from consent.
• Related tags: roads, infrastructure

The Traffic Calming Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b) - Traffic Calming Policy

Designated Fire Lanes - Erieau (vote; carried (17-0))

• Mover: Harrigan, Seconder: Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Harrigan moved, seconded by Councillor Ceccacci, that surplus designated fire lanes in Erieau be listed for sale, two kayak launches be designed at Third Street and Stass Lane, community engagement occur via Let's Talk CK, and a review of the Erieau fire services fleet be undertaken for FUS accreditation. Carried 17-0 on a recorded vote, with Councillor C. McGregor absent. Pulled from consent.
• Related tags: property, parks, infrastructure

The designated fire lanes in the community of Erieau identified as surplus in this report be listed for sale through the Disposition of Property By-Law.

Source: Council Meeting - November 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(d) - Designated Fire Lanes Erieau

Police Services Board - Budget Review (agenda_item; received)

• Named councillor: —
• Summary: Council received a presentation on the Staffing Analysis Project conducted by Deloitte LLP for the Chatham-Kent Police Services. No mover or recorded vote.
• Related tags: budget
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

Council received a presentation on the Staffing Analysis Project conducted by Deloitte LLP for the Chatham-Kent Police Services.

Source: Special Council Meeting - November 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12a - Police Services Board - Budget Review

Emergency Communications Network Upgrade (vote; carried (10-6))

• Mover: Hall, Seconder: Finn
• Summary: Councillor Hall moved, seconded by Councillor Finn, that the report be referred back to administration for more information and options. Carried on a recorded vote of 10 to 6.
• Related tags: infrastructure, governance

That the report be referred back to administration for more information and options.

Source: Special Council Meeting - November 21 2023 (Minutes) — Item 13a - Emergency Communications Network Upgrade

Hours of Operation for Off-Road Vehicles (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: McGrail, Seconder: Pinsonneault
• Summary: Councillor McGrail moved, seconded by Councillor Pinsonneault, that the report be referred back to administration for an updated by-law allowing off-road vehicles to run from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion carried 16-0.
• Related tags: by_laws

That the report be referred back to administration for an updated by-law that includes allowing these vehicles to run from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20f

Declaring intimate partnership violence an epidemic (notice_of_motion; received)

• Named councillor: Storey
• Summary: Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding declaring intimate partnership violence an epidemic. The matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.
• Related tags: community_services, governance

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding declaring intimate partnership violence and epidemic. The matter will be added to the December 11, 2023 Council agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - November 27 2023 (Minutes) — Item 21a

Motion re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic (motion; carried)

• Mover: Storey
• Summary: Councillor Storey's motion re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic was approved as part of the consent agenda. Deputations on this item were received earlier from Michelle Schryer, Karen Hunter and Elizabeth Downey.
• Related tags: health, community_services

Motion by Councillor Storey re Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 19b

Traffic & Parking By-law Amendment - Various Items (Blenheim, Chatham, Chatham Township, Romney) (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: The Traffic & Parking By-law Amendment for various items in the Communities of Blenheim, Chatham, Chatham Township, and Romney was approved as part of the consent agenda.
• Related tags: by_laws, roads

Traffic & Parking By-law Amendment – Various Items (Communities of Blenheim, Chatham, Chatham Township, and Romney)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 11 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20b

Powers to Address Repeat Offenders (notice_of_motion; —)

• Named councillor: Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Powers to Address Repeat Offenders. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.
• Related tags: by_laws

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Powers to Address Repeat Offenders. The matter will be added to the May 13, 2024 agenda for discussion and voting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 29 2024 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)

CKPS CCTV Project Birds Eye View Expansion (vote; carried (13-2))

• Mover: Crew, Seconder: McGrail
• Summary: Council approved expanding the Closed-Circuit Television System project “Birds Eye View” to deploy additional cameras at core locations across eight communities at a cost of $989,315 (including HST), with capital costs of $346,493 and 2024 operating costs of $108,884 funded from the Strategic Reserve. Moved by Councillor Crew, seconded by Councillor McGrail.
• Related tags: emergency_services, cctv

Council approve recommendations to expand the Closed-Circuit Television System project “Birds Eye View”, to deploy additional cameras at core locations in downtown Chatham, Wallaceburg, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Dresden, Wheatley and Thamesville, at a cost of $989,315 (including HST).

Source: Council Meeting - May 13 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

Community Safety and Well-Being Coordinator (vote; carried (12-3))

• Mover: Councillor Harrigan, Seconder: Councillor Finn
• Summary: Council approved recruiting a two-year full-time FTE costing approximately $225,000 from the Strategic Reserve to implement, monitor and report on the Community Safety and Well-Being plan, with staff to return in 2026 with sustainability recommendations. Moved by Councillor Harrigan, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried 12 to 3.
• Related tags: community_safety, well_being, staffing

“That a two year, full time FTE costing approximately $225,000, to implement, monitor, and report on the Chatham-Kent Community Safety and Well-Being plan be recruited, on a one time basis from the Strategic Reserve.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 15 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law (motion; carried)

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council approved an updated by-law establishing the Emergency Management Program and Municipal Emergency Response Plan and repealed By-law 124-2017. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Related tags: governance, by_laws

The updated by-law establishing the Emergency Management Program and the Municipal Emergency Response Plan be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

RFP R24-314 - Municipal Public Safety Radio Communication (Thames / Motorola) (vote; carried (16-0))

• Mover: Storey, Seconder: Jubenville
• Summary: Council awarded the municipal public-safety radio system: Part A infrastructure/installation to Thames Communications Ltd. ($9,746,739.79 incl. HST) and Part B equipment/integration to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. ($7,417,372.48 incl. HST), 10-year term (+5 option), with contingency, a temporary Telecom Lifecycle Reserve deficit repaid over 15 years, and a capital budget decrease. Moved by Councillor Storey, seconded by Councillor Jubenville. Carried 16-0.
• Related tags: procurement, budget, infrastructure
• Entities: Thames Communications Ltd., Motorola Solutions Canada Inc.

Part A: Infrastructure and installation services to Thames Communications Ltd. for $9,746,739.79 (including HST).

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Letter of Support - Provincial Bail Notification Program (Town of Cochrane) (motion; carried)

• Mover: Jubenville, Seconder: Finn
• Summary: Council resolved to send a letter of support for the Town of Cochrane / OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East resolution on a Provincial Bail Notification Program. Moved by Councillor Jubenville, seconded by Councillor Finn. Carried by voice (no recorded tally).
• Related tags: governance
• Needs human review: Motion outcome listed, but no recorded vote tally

Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the resolution from the Town of Cochrane on behalf of the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East regarding Provincial Bail Notification Program.

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

Permanent barrier at Erieau West Pier (vote; carried)

• Mover: Councillor Ceccacci
• Summary: Councillor Ceccacci's West Pier motion was approved through the consent agenda.
• Related tags: waterfront, barrier
• Entities: Councillor Ceccacci, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, DFO, West Pier, Erieau
• Needs human review: Vote result not fully recorded, Evidence excerpt is long or vague

e.Motion by Councillor Ceccacci re West Pier (Community of Erieau) Permanent Barrier and DFO Coordination "Whereas the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), as the owner of the West Pier in Erieau, has identified safety concerns related to vehicles parking near the edge of the break wall;
And whereas a temporary concrete block barrier has been proposed and installed with assistance from the Municipality solely to prevent vehicle access while maintaining pedestrian access;
And whereas this location is a valued and highly utilized destination for residents and visitors, and the current temporary solution may affect the visual appeal and user experience of the waterfront;
Now therefore be it resolved that Council requests the Mayor to formally correspond with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to advocate for the collaborative development of a permanent barrier solution that:
Maintains and enhances public safety;
Is effective in preventing unsafe vehicle access;
Is designed to be aesthetically appropriate and compatible with the Erieau waterfront; and
Reflects community interests and the importance of this public space.
And further that the Municipality engage with DFO in advance of any permanent installation to explore design options that balance safety, functionality, and visual quality."
This motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 22 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(e)