Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

360 Fairview Avenue West

Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6

https://video.isilive.ca/countyofessex/live.html

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

There is no closed meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024

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

• Recommendation:

6.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

7.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

• Recommendation:

8.

Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the April 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the April 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented. (Vote by Show of Hands)

9.

Delegations and Presentations

There are no scheduled delegations for May 1, 2024

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for May 1, 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)

WE Keep You Informed - TWEPI Newsletter

10.1.3

Invest Windsor Essex

2024 quarterly reports:

• Q1 2024 Report and Q1 2024 Performance Metrics

10.1.4

Windsor Essex Region Chamber of Commerce

April 16, 2024 - WERCC Newsletter

10.1.5

Deadline for Compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

• Municipality of Wawa
• Prince Edward County

A 'call to action' to meet the deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025, and the deadline for compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation.

10.1.6

Bill C-63 The Online Harms Act

• Town of Grimsby 
• Township of Clearview

Resolution in support of Bill C-63, An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts.

10.1.7

Municipality of Wawa

April 16, 2024 Correspondence from the Municipality of Wawa RE Fully Funded Municipal Equipment Operator Course

10.1.8

Township of Scugog

April 18, 2024 - Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the removal of listed (non-designated) properties from Municipal heritage registers

10.1.9

Municipality of West Perth

April 16, 2024 - Correspondence RE Review of Powers Under the Conservation Authorities Act.

• Link to Environmental Registry of Ontario

10.2

Resolutions

There are no resolutions for May 1, 2024

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the information item listed as 11.1 on the Consent Agenda be received. (Vote by Show of Hands)

11.1

Summary of Outstanding Reports for May 1, 2024

Report number 2024-0501-LCS-R16-KH, Summary of Outstanding Reports for May 1, 2024, from Katherine Hebert, Manager, Records and Accessibility/Deputy Clerk 

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

Legacy Oil and Gas Well Preparedness

Report number 2024-0501-EMS-R07-JL, Legacy Oil and Gas Well Preparedness, dated May 1, 2024 from Justin Lammers, Chief, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report 2024-0501-EMS-R07-JL for information purposes. (Vote Electronically)

12.2

Investment Performance Review 2023

Report number 2024-0501-FIN-R10-MR, Investment Performance Review 2023, dated May 1, 2024 from Melissa Ryan, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer  

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report 2024-0501-FIN-R08-MR, Investment Performance 2023 as information. (Vote Electronically)

12.3

Addressing Healthcare Needs in Essex County

Report Number 2024-0501-CAO-R08-SZ, Addressing Healthcare Needs in Essex County, dated May 1, 2024, from Sandra Zwiers, Chief Administrative Officer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2024-0501-CAO-R08-SZ, Addressing Healthcare Needs in Essex County as information.

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

14.1

Two Intersection Review - County Road 20 (Martin Lane and Victory)

At the April 17, 2024 meeting of Essex County Council, Mayor Crystal Meloche raised the following Notice of Motion:

Whereas the intersections at Martin Lane and Front Road, and Victory and Front Road are owned by the County of Essex, but located within the Town of LaSalle; 

And Whereas Front Road has seen an increase in traffic volume, which volume will only further increase with the new developments on Martin Lane;

Be It Resolved that Council support Mayor Meloche and Deputy Mayor Akpata in their efforts to introduce a motion at County Council requesting a traffic control study at the intersections of Martin Lane and Front Road, as well as at Victory and Front Road, to assess the requirement for traffic signalization, to assist not only with the traffic flow but also with pedestrian safety.

• Recommendation:

  Whereas the intersections at Martin Lane and Front Road, and Victory and Front Road are owned by the County of Essex, but located within the Town of LaSalle; 

  And Whereas Front Road has seen an increase in traffic volume, which volume will only further increase with the new developments on Martin Lane;

  Be It Resolved that Council support Mayor Meloche and Deputy Mayor Akpata in their efforts to introduce a motion at County Council requesting a traffic control study at the intersections of Martin Lane and Front Road, as well as at Victory and Front Road, to assess the requirement for traffic signalization, to assist not only with the traffic flow but also with pedestrian safety.

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2024-20 having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. (Vote Electronically)

15.1

By-law Number 2024-20

Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex for May 1, 2024

16.

Notice of Motion

16.1

Submitted by Dennis Rogers

Whereas on March 16, 2022, Essex County Council determined that all lower-tier municipalities shall participate in the regional organic waste collection and processing program;

And whereas County Council has established the level of service associated with such program;

And whereas it is estimated that this service will result in a 4.3% property tax increase for the Town of Kingsville in the first year of the program;

It is moved that Kingsville Council directs Deputy Mayor DeYong or Mayor Rogers to make a Motion at County Council asking that the County Council agree to fund the cost of the regional organic waste collection and processing program through the County of Essex property tax levy. If changes are required to by-laws and agreements to achieve this result, it is requested that the County of Essex amend these by-laws and agreements as required, such as with EWSWA, City of Windsor, and others.

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation: