Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Time:

Meeting Time:

Location:

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

360 Fairview Avenue West

Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6

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1.

Closed Meeting

There is no Closed Meeting scheduled for October 18, 2023.

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 Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the October 4, 2023 Special Meeting of Essex County Council - Official Plan Amendment #3, and Regular Meeting of Essex County Council dated October 4, 2023. 

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Larry Verbeke
  Seconded by Rob Shepley

  That the minutes of the October 4, 2023 Special Meeting of Essex County Council - Official Plan Amendment #3, and Regular Meeting of Essex County Council dated October 4, 2023 be adopted as presented. (Vote by show of hands)

9.

Delegations and Presentations

9.1

The Bridge Youth Resource Centre

Krista Rempel, Executive Director, and Will Good, Incoming Board Chair will make a presentation to Council regarding The Building Bridges Erie Shores Housing Project.

To be considered with agenda item 12.1 Building Bridges Erie Shores Housing Project

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Dennis Rogers
  Seconded by Chris Gibb

  That the delegation from The Bridge Youth Resource Centre be permitted to address County Council. (Vote by show of hands)

9.2

Ontario Ministry of Transportation 

Kyle Saulnier, Area Manager and Sivaganesh Tharmabala, Senior Project Engineer - MTO, presenting virtually, regarding the Highway 3 Widening from Essex to Leamington: Phase 3 Contract 2 P3 Design Build Finance Delivery

To be considered with agenda item 12.2 Highway 3 Widening Construction Update

• Recommendation:

  That the delegation from the Ministry of Transportation be permitted to address County Council.  (Vote by show of hands)

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Larry Verbeke
  Seconded by Gary McNamara

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for October 18, 2023, be received and any noted action approved. (Vote by show of hands)

10.1.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

• September 5, 2023 AMO Watchfile
• October 3, 2023 - AMO Policy Update - Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act Introduced and Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations Response
• October 5, 2023 - AMO Watchfile
• October 10, 2023 - AMO Members: Competing Rights: What You Need to Know!
• October 12, 2023 - AMO Watchfile
• October 12, 2023 - AMO Policy Update - Register Today for the AMO LAS Energy Symposium

10.1.2

GDH

September 28, 2023 - Notice of Road Closing - Highway 3 Widening and Safety Enhancements Study - 1.2 km east of Arner Townline (Essex Road 23) easterly to 1.1 km east of Union Avenue (Essex Road 34)

10.1.3

Ontario Provincial Government News and Notices

• October 1, 2023 - Ministry of Health - Even More Convenient Care Close to Home Coming to Communities Across Ontario - Local pharmacies now a one-stop-shop for 19 common ailments as Ontario expands list of medications pharmacists can prescribe
• October 1, 2023 - Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Ontario Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Agriculture Week
• October 3, 2023 - Ministry for Public and Business Service Delivery - Ontario Promoting Cyber Security Awareness Month to Keep People Safe Online
• October 3, 2023 - Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility - Ontario Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• October 4, 2023 - Ministry of Health - Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Connect to Home Care
• October 5, 2023 - Children, Community and Social Services Women's Social and Economic Opportunity - Ontario Celebrates Women’s History Month
• October 06, 2023 - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade - Ontario Responds to NAFTA Panel Ruling on Anti-dumping Duties Province will continue to defend Ontario’s forest sector and free trade
• October 6, 2023 - Ministry for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade - Ontario Continues to Strengthen the Economy with New Jobs Province celebrates made-in-Ontario manufacturing

10.1.4

Ombudsman Ontario

October 5, 2023 - Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé releases his Annual Report today!

10.1.5

Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)

October 3, 2023 - Letter regarding status of application for a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site in the City of Windsor, 'SafePoint'

10.1.6

Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus

September WOWC Newsletter

10.1.7

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI)

Making Waves - September Newsletter

10.1.8

Rural Ontario Municipal Association

ROMA Events - ROMA 2024 Annual Conference Closer to Home, January 21 – 23, 2024

10.1.9

Guaranteed Livable Income

• County of Brant - September 27, 2023 - Resolution RE Support for Guaranteed Livable Income
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand - September 19, 2023 - Resolution Establishing a Guaranteed Livable Income

10.1.10

Town of Aurora

September 28, 2023 - Resolution RE Strong Mayor Powers - Opposition 

10.1.11

Town of Stouffville

October 3, 2023 - Resolution Supporting Illegal Land Use Enforcement

10.1.12

Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife, NDP, Finance and Treasury Board Critic

September 28, 2023 - Request for Support for Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part) 2022

10.1.13

Municipality of West Lincoln

October 5, 2023 Resolution RE Challenges Faced by Smaller Developers in Ontario Communities

10.1.14

Municipality of Bluewater

October 2, 2023 - Resolution RE Childcare Availability in Ontario

10.2

Resolutions

There are no resolutions for Council's consideration for October 18, 2023.

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mark Carrick
  Seconded by Dennis Rogers

  That the minutes listed as item 11.1, on the Consent Agenda for October 18, 2023, be approved. (Vote by show of hands)

11.1

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC)

Minutes of the September 7, 2023 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, Committee Member

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

Building Bridges Erie Shores Housing Project

Report Number 2023-1018-LCS-R26-JDF, Building Bridges Erie Shores Housing Project, dated October 18, 2023 from Jeanie Diamond Francis, Manager, Community Services

To be considered with agenda item 9.1 The Bridge Youth Resource Centre Delegation

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Sherry Bondy
  Seconded by Gary McNamara

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2023-1018-LCS-R26-JDF, Building Bridges Erie Shores Housing Project as information, and further that County Administration be directed to present options in the 2024 proposed budget on providing a capital investment to this project. (Vote electronically)

12.2

Highway 3 Widening Construction Update

Report number 2023-1018-IPS-R35-AB, Highway 3 Widening Construction Update, dated October 18, 2023 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure and Planning Services

To be considered with agenda item 9.2 Ontario Ministry of Transportation

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Rob Shepley
  Seconded by Chris Gibb

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  That Essex County Council authorize the Warden and the Clerk to execute an Agreement with MTO in substantially the form of Agreement appended to this Report. (Vote electronically)

12.3

Council Code of Conduct Revision and By-law

Report number 2023-1018-LCS-R24-KH, Code of Conduct for Council Members and Members of Local Boards, dated October 18, 2023, from Katherine Hebert, Manager, Records and Accessibility/Deputy Clerk

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive report number 20231018-LCS-R24-KH, Code of Conduct for Council Members, and Members of Local Boards, as information; and,

  That Essex County Council adopt By-law 2023-48, being a By-law to adopt a new Code of Conduct for Council Members, and Members of Local Boards attached hereto as Appendix A. (Vote electronically)

12.4

River Canard Bridge Plaque Proposal

Report number 2023-1018-IPS-R33-AB, River Canard Bridge Plaque Proposal, dated October 18, 2023, from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure Services and Planning

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Michael Prue
  Seconded by Michael Akpata

  That Essex County Council receive report 2023-1018-IPS-R33-AB, and

  That Administration be directed to prepare and submit application to the Ontario Heritage Trust requesting a double sided plaque to be installed at the River Canard Bridge B-08-02, including the suggested wording provided the by the County of Essex. (Vote electronically)

12.5

Quarry Access Culvert

Report Number 2023-1018-IPS-R36-KT-DMS, Quarry Access Culvert, from Karyn Templin, Manager, Design and Construction, dated October 18, 2023.

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Gary McNamara
  Seconded by Rob Shepley

  That Essex County Council authorize construction of the Tunnel and further authorize the Warden and the Clerk to execute a Road User and Easement Agreement permitting the construction of the Tunnel. (Vote electronically)

12.6

2024 Infrastructure Expansion Program Update

Report number 2023-1018-IPS-R34-AB, 2024 Infrastructure Expansion Program Update, dated October 18, 2023 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure Services and Planning  

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Gary McNamara
  Seconded by Tracey Bailey

  That Essex County Council receive report 2023-1018-IPS-R34-AB 2004 Expansion Program Update as information. (Vote electronically)

13.

Unfinished Business

13.1

Unfinished Business - Summary of Outstanding Reports for October 18, 2023

Report Number 2023-1018-LCS-R25-MB, Unfinished Business - Summary of Outstanding Reports for October 18, 2023

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Kimberly DeYong
  Seconded by Larry Verbeke

  That Essex County Council receive report number 2023-1018-LCS-R25-MB, Summary of Outstanding Reports as information. (Vote by show of hands)

14.

New Business

14.1

Notice of Motion from October 4, 2023 Regarding the Rescinding of By-law 2023-40 

Sherry Bondy brought forward the following Notice of Motion at the October 4, 2023 meeting:

That By-law 2023-40, being a By-law to transfer all power of the lower-tier municipalities of the County of Essex with respect to the collection of waste and the delivery of such waste in the County of Essex, be rescinded and repealed, by a vote of a simple majority of members of County Council.

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Sherry Bondy
  Seconded by Rob Shepley

  That By-law 2023-40, being a By-law to transfer all power of the lower-tier municipalities of the County of Essex with respect to the collection of waste and the delivery of such waste in the County of Essex, be rescinded and repealed, by a vote of a simple majority of members of County Council.

  (Vote electronically)

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Larry Verbeke
  Seconded by Kimberly DeYong

  That By-laws 2023-49 and 2023-51, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. (Vote electronically)

15.1

By-law Number 2023-48

Being a By-law to adopt a new Code of Conduct for Members of Essex County Council and Members of its Local Boards

15.2

By-law Number 2023-49

A By-law to authorize the execution of a Road User and Easement Agreement with Walker Aggregates Inc.

15.3

By-law Number 2023-50

A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation regarding the expansion of King's Highway 3 between County Road 23 and County Road 34

15.4

By-law Number 2023-51

Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, for the October 18, 2023 Special and Regular meetings. 

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:

  That the Essex County Council meeting for October 18, 2023 be adjourned at ______ PM.