Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.
Location:	https://video.isilive.ca/countyofessex/live.html

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 is no Closed Meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021.

2.

Moment of Reflection

3.

Singing of ‘O Canada’

4.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, Odawa and Potawatomie Peoples.

To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.

We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island.

5.

Recording of Attendance

6.

County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

7.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

8.

Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the October 6, 2021 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

9.

Delegations and Presentations

9.1

Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA)

James Bryant, Director, Watershed Management Services and Tim Byrne, Chief Administrative Officer to make a presentation regarding the Essex County Floodplain Prioritization Project. 

• Recommendation:

  That the delegation from ERCA be permitted to address County Council.

9.2

Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA)

Michelle Bishop, General Manager, Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, to make a presentation regarding the Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Project. (Refer to Reports and Questions item 12.1)

• Recommendation:

  That the delegation from the EWSWA be permitted to address County Council.

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for October 20, 2021, be received and any noted action approved. 

10.1.1

Solicitor General of Ontario

October 14, 2021 - Letter RE Community Safety and Well-Being Plans

10.1.2

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP)

October 13, 2021 - Letter RE Decision on the Proposed Land Use Compatibility Guideline

10.1.3

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP)

October 7, 2021 Letter RE Regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act

10.1.4

Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry

October 7, 2021 - Letter RE Proposed amendments to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994, Professional Foresters Act, 2000 and the Public Lands Act, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry included in the Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021

10.1.5

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)

October 15, 2021 - AGCO Update RE Sale of Craft Beer at Farmers Market Events 

• Municipal Role for Regulation

10.1.6

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

October 7, 2021 - Letter to Warden Gary McNamara RE Municipal Energy Futures, Planning and Development

10.1.7

Township of Adelaide Metcalfe

Resolution RE Support of resolution - federal and provincial funding of rural infrastructure projects

10.1.8

Township of Enniskillen

Resolution RE Interim By-law for Cannabis Facility Planning

10.1.9

Township of Enniskillen

Resolution RE Seeking Provincial Support for Cannabis Facility Planning

10.1.10

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

October 4, 2021 - AMO Policy Update – Queen’s Park News – Speech from the Throne Highlights and More

10.1.11

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

October 4, 2021 - AMO/LAS Digital Services and Municipal Modernization Program/Audit and Accountability Fund 

10.1.12

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

October 7, 2021 - AMO Watchfile Online

10.1.13

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

October 7, 2021 - AMO Policy Update – Increased Staffing in Long-Term Care & Red Tape Reduction Bill   

10.1.14

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

October 14, 2021 - AMO Watchfile Online

10.2

Resolutions

10.2.1

Town of Kingsville

Resolution RE Support of 'Save Eye Care in Ontario'

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Kingsville, dated October 1, 2021 in support of Save Eye Care in Ontario, and further that Essex County Council [supports] / [not support] / [files] their resolution.

10.2.2

Municipality of Leamington

Resolution RE Provincial Support for Long-Term Care Homes 

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Leamington dated October 8, 2021 seeking Provincial support for Long Term Care, and further that Essex County Council [supports] / [not support] / [files] their resolution.

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the recommendation in the Administrative Report listed as item 10.1, on the Consent Agenda for October 20, 2021 be approved.

11.1

Approval of Invoices - Legal and Consulting Services

Report number 2021-1020-CAO-R010-MG, Approval of Legal Invoices - Legal and Consulting Services, dated October 20, 2021 from Mike Galloway, Chief Administrative Officer

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) - Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Project

Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Project Report, dated October 20, 2021 from Michelle Bishop, General Manager, EWSWA.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Essex County Council consider a Regional approach to the Food and Organics Waste Management Project as it relates to participation from municipalities and report its decision back to the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority no later than December 31, 2021.

12.2

Essex County Library

Minutes of the August 25, 2021 Essex County Library Board meeting, Deputy Warden Nelson Santos, Chair. 

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Essex County Library Board meeting for August 25, 2021 be received.

12.3

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC)

Minutes from the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated September 16, 2021, Deputy Mayor, Gord Queen, Vice Chair.

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting for September 16, 2021 be approved.

12.4

Essex County Council 2022 Meeting Schedule

Report number 2021-1020-CCS-R010-MB, Essex County Council 2022 Meeting Schedule, dated October 20, 2021 from Mary Birch, Director, Council and Community Services/Clerk

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council approve the 2022 County Council meeting schedule as presented.

12.5

Agricultural Community Liaison

Report number 2021-1020-CCS-R009-MB, Agricultural Community Liaison, dated October 20, 2021 from Mary Birch, Director, Council and Community Services/Clerk

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council support improved communication and engagement of the agriculture sector within the region;

  And further that, County Administration be directed to circulate a copy of report number to the local municipalities within the region, requesting cooperation in ensuring the Essex County Federation of Agriculture be given the opportunity to consult with administrative committees and notified of opportunities for public consultation on matters affecting the agriculture sector, as recommended in the said Report.

12.6

Essex Windsor EMS 2022 Response Time Standard Plan

Report number 2021-1020-R008-EMS-BK, dated October 20, 2021 from Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS.

• Recommendation:

  That County Council authorize Administration to adopt and submit the proposed 2022 Essex Windsor EMS Response Time Performance Plan, as required under regulation 257/00 (as amended by regulation 267/08) .

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2021-33, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

15.1

By-law Number 2021-33

Being a by-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex for October 20, 2021

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

Adjournment