Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, 2nd Floor 360 Fairview Avenue West Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6 519-776-6441, ext. 1335

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Contact Clerk’s Office, [e-mail], 519-776-6441 extension 1335

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1.

Closed Meeting

There was no Closed Meeting scheduled for September 5, 2018.

2.

Moment of Reflection

3.

Singing of ‘O Canada’

4.

Recording of Attendance

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

6.

Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Queen
  Seconded by Mr. DiCarlo

  That the minutes of the August 15, 2018 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

7.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

8.

Delegations and Presentations

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Antaya
  Seconded by Mr. Bondy

  That Mr. MacKenzie be permitted to address County Council.

8.1

WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation

Mr. Stephen MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, to provide an update to County Council on the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation.

9.

Communications

9.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Queen
  Seconded by Mr. Meloche

  That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for September 5, 2018 be received and any noted action approved. 

9.1.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

View the online versions of the AMO Watchfile Newsletter, dated August 16, 23, 30, 2018.

9.1.2

AMO

AMO Communications, dated August 23, 2018 item under AMO Matters - "The Town of LaSalle has been recognized by AMO for investing the federal Gas Tax Fund in a townwide water meter replacement project".

9.1.3

AMO

AMO Policy Update, dated August 13, 2018 regarding Cannabis Retail Consultation to Start Soon.

9.1.4

Oxford County

Received correspondence, dated August 9, 2018 seeking the support of Essex County Council for Oxford County's SouthwestLynx proposal for the development of an Integrated High-Performance Public Transportation Solution for Southwestern Ontario.

For complete details, please refer to their website: www.oxfordcounty.ca

9.1.5

Ontario Human Rights Commission

Received e-mailed correspondence, dated August 29, 2018, announcing the release of its new Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities.

9.1.6

Premier of Ontario

Received correspondence, dated August 21, 2018 from Premier Ford acknowledging correspondence from Essex County and Windsor City Councils regarding planning for the mega hospital.

9.2

Resolutions

There were no resolutions for consideration for September 5, 2018.

10.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. McNamara
  Seconded by Mr. Santos

  That the recommendation in the Administrative Report listed as item 10.1 on the Consent Agenda for September 5, 2018, be approved.

10.1

2019 and Amended 2018 County Council Meeting Schedules Approval

Report Number 2018-0905-CCS-R010-MB, dated September 5, 2018 from Mary Birch, Director of Council and Community Services/Clerk.

11.

Reports and Questions

11.1

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC)

Minutes of the ECAAC meetings dated June 14 and July 12, 2018.

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Queen
  Seconded by Mr. Fazio

  That the minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings for June 14 and July 12, 2018 be adopted.

11.2

Vulnerable Patient Navigator Program

Report Number 2018-0905-EMS-R009-JL, dated September 5, 2018 from Justin Lammers, Deputy Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS.

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Bachetti
  Seconded by Mr. McDermott

  The Report Number 2018-0905-EMS-R009-JL providing an update on the Vulnerable Patient Navigator Program be received for information.

11.3

Integrity Commissioner Services Extension Agreement

Report Number 2018-0905-CCS-R009-MB, dated September 5, 2018 from Mary Birch, Director of Council and Community Services.

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Paterson
  Seconded by Mr. Fazio

  That Essex County Council adopt By-law #35-2018 authorizing the Warden and Clerk to enter into a one year contract extension agreement with Robert Swayze for the provision of Integrity Commissioner services.

11.4

Early and Safe Return to Work Policy 08-001

Report Number 2018-0905-HR-R3-GPS, dated September 5, 2018 from Greg Schlosser, Director of Human Resources.

• Moved by Mr. McNamara
  Seconded by Mr. Antaya

  That County Council approve the revisions to the Early and Safe Return to Work Policy 08-001.

11.5

County Road 22 - Corridor Study

Report Number 2018-0905-IS-R022-TRB, dated September 5, 2018 from Tom Bateman, Director of Infrastructure Services/County Engineer

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. Fazio
  Seconded by Mr. Bachetti

  That the recommendation of Administration not to approve the request from the Town of Lakeshore to signalize the intersection of County Road 22 and Emery Drive pending further analysis, and to have the County and Town of Lakeshore jointly cost share and undertake a comprehensive area wide study to address development pressures along County Road 22 from Puce to Belle River, be deferred until the October 3rd meeting of County Council, to  allow interested parties to appear as delegations before County Council on the matter.

12.

Unfinished Business

13.

New Business

14.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. DiPasquale
  Seconded by Mr. McDermott

  That By-law(s) 35-2018 and 36-2018, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

14.1

By-law Number 35-2018

A By-law Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Extension for Integrity Commissioner Services.

14.2

By-Law Number 36-2018

A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex
(September 5, 2018).

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:
  Moved by Mr. McDermott
  Seconded by Mr. Bachetti

  That the Essex County Council meeting for September 5, 2018 be adjourned at 7:50 PM.