Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time:

Closed Meeting 5:00PM, Regular Meeting Time: 6:00PM

Location:

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

360 Fairview Avenue West

Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6

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Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact Clerk’s Office, [email protected], 519-776-6441 extension 1353

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1.

Closed Meeting

A Closed Meeting has been scheduled for 5:00PM. 

• Recommendation:

  That Council move into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reasons:

  • (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;
  • (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. 2001, c. 25, s. 239 (2); 2017, c. 10, Sched. 1, s. 26.;
• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the July 17, 2024 and July 22, 2024 Closed Meetings be approved. 

• Recommendation:

  That Council adjourn, and rise from the September 18, 2024 Closed meeting at [time].

2.

Moment of Reflection

3.

Singing of ‘O Canada’

4.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge the land on which the County of Essex is located is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, Odawa and Potawatomie Peoples. 

We specifically recognize Caldwell First Nation and other First Nations which have provided significant historical and contemporary contributions to this region. 

We also value the contributions of all Original Peoples of Turtle Island, who have been living and working on this land from time immemorial.

5.

Recording of Attendance

6.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

7.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

8.

Adoption of Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the September 4, 2024 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council, and the September 5, 2024 Special Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the September 4, 2024 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council, and the September 5, 2024 Special Meeting be adopted as presented.

  (Vote by show of hands)

9.

Delegations and Presentations

• Recommendation:

  That Michelle Hughes, resident of Essex County be permitted to present a petition regarding County Road 22. 

  (Vote by show of hands)

9.1

Michelle Hughes and Ross Hughes

Michelle Hughes, and Ross Hughes, residents of Essex County to bring forward a petition regarding County Road 22. 

• Recommendation:

  That the petition submitted by Michele and Ross Hughes, residents of Essex County, regarding County Road 22 Reconstruction be received and filed. 

  (Vote Electronically)

9.2

Jacqueline Caille

Jacqueline Caille, resident of Essex County to make a presentation regarding County Road 22.

• Recommendation:

  That Jacqueline Caille, resident of Essex County  be permitted to make a presentation regarding County Road 22.

  (Vote by show of hands)

9.3

BT Engineering

Steve Taylor, Project Manager, BT Engineering, to provide a presentation regarding County Road 22.

 

To be considered with agenda item 12.1 County Road 22 Lakeshore Public Consultation Centre Summary.

• Recommendation:

  That Steve Taylor, Project Manager, BT Engineering be permitted to make a presentation regarding County Road 22.

  (Vote by show of hands)

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for September 18, 2024, be received and any noted action approved. 

  (Vote by show of hands)

10.1.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

• AMO Watchfile Newsletter
• AMO Policy Updates
• AMO Calendar - Education Events 

10.1.2

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI)

W.E. Keep You Informed: Advertising Opportunities, Early Bird TIAO Registration, BEA Awards Nominations & MORE!

10.1.3

Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC)

August 2024 Newsletter

10.1.4

Tay Valley Township Amend Ombudsman Act

Resolution of Tay Valley Township to amend the Ontario Ombudsman Act.

10.1.5

Canada Community-Building Fund

Resolutions regarding increases to the Canada Community Building Fund:

• Town of Plympton-Wyoming
• City of Quinte-West

10.2

Resolutions

There are no resolutions for consideration on September 18, 2024

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the recommendations in the Administrative Report listed as item 11.1 and Minutes listed as item 11.2 on the Consent Agenda for September 18, 2024, be received and approved.

  (Vote Electronically)

11.1

Summary of Outstanding Reports

Report number 2024-0918-LCS-R27-KH, Summary of Outstanding Reports for  September 18, 2024, from Katherine Hebert, Clerk  

11.2

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC)

Minutes of the August 15, 2024 Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. 

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

County Road 22 Lakeshore Public Consultation Centre Summary

Report number 2024-0918-IPS-R21-AB, County Road 22 Lakeshore Public Consultation Centre Summary, dated September 18, 2024 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure and Planning Services

 

To be considered with agenda delegations item 9.3 BT Engineering.

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2024-0918-IPS-R21-AB, County Road 22 Lakeshore Public Consultation Centre Summary for information, and

  That Essex County Council approve the modified design and additional engineering fees of $121,130 (including net HST) to be funded from the Roadway Expansion Reserve.

  (Vote electronically)

12.2

2025 Essex County Council Meeting Schedule Approval

Report number 2024-0918-LCS-R28-KH, 2025 Essex County Council Meeting Schedule Approval, dated September 18, 2024, from Katherine Hebert, County Clerk

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2024-0918-LCS-R28-KH, 2025 Essex County Council Meeting Schedule Approval, and approve the proposed Schedule outlined in Appendix A attached to this Report.

  (Vote Electronically)

12.3

2025 Pre-Budget Stretcher Procurement Approval

Report number 2024-0918-EMS-R09-JL, 2025 Pre-Budget Stretcher Procurement Approval, dated September 18, 2024 from Justin Lammers, Chief, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services 

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council grant pre-budget approval for Essex Windsor EMS to proceed with the ordering of 42 PowerPro XT stretchers, with $1,073,934 funded from EMS equipment reserves and $131,274 funded through the 2025 Budget.

  (Vote electronically)

12.4

Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan

Report number 202-0918-EMS-R10-JL, Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan, dated September 18, 2024 from Justin Lammers, Chief, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive and approve the 2025 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan for Essex Windsor EMS, as required by Ontario regulation 257/00 (as amended by regulation 267/08).

  (Vote Electronically)

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

14.1

Public Reporting of Closed Meeting

14.2

Administrative Report Ahead of AMO Conference 2025

Notice of Motion introduced by Mayor Sherry Bondy, on September 4, 2024, as follows:

That Essex County Council direct administration to bring a report to council in advance of the annual AMO conference so that members of County Council can discuss and build consensus on shared priorities to be brought up with Ministers at the annual conference.

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council direct administration to bring a report to council in advance of the annual AMO conference so that members of County Council can discuss and build consensus on shared priorities to be brought up with Ministers at the annual conference.

  (Vote Electronically)

14.3

Rate of Speed Along County Road 46 at the Intersection of County Road 19

Notice of Motion introduced by Deputy Mayor Bachetti, on September 4, 2024, as follows:

Preamble

Whereas the County of Essex has an interest in establishing the rate of speed on County Roads; and,
Whereas the safety of motorists and pedestrians is of utmost importance; and,
Whereas the posted rate of speed at the intersection of County Road 19 and County Road 46 is 80km/hr along County Road 46 and 60km/hr along County Road 19; and 
Whereas County Council resolved to reduce the rate of speed leading up to other County Road intersections, for the same reason; and,
Whereas there is a convenience store, gas station and pedestrians navigating that intersection.

Motion

That County Administration reassess the prescribed rate of speed at the intersection of County Rd 46 and County Rd. 19; and,
That the rate of speed on County Rd 46 be reduced to 60km/hr leading into the intersection at County Rd 19; and,
That signs be posted in both directions to notify drivers of the rate of speed.

• Recommendation:

  That County Administration reassess the prescribed rate of speed at the intersection of County Rd 46 and County Rd. 19; and,
  That the rate of speed on County Rd 46 be reduced to 60km/hr leading into the intersection at County Rd 19; and,
  That signs be posted in both directions to notify drivers of the rate of speed.

  (Vote Electronically) 

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2024-42, be given three readings, and having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

  (Vote Electronically)

15.1

By-law Number 2024-42

Being a by-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex for the Regular and Closed Meetings held September 18, 2024 

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:

  That the Essex County Council meeting for September 18, 2024 be adjourned at [time] PM.

  (Vote by show of hands)