Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, March 02, 2022
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 March 2, 2022.

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

Minutes of the February 16, 2022 Essex County Council - Regular Meeting. 

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the February 16, 2022 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

9.

Delegations and Presentations

There are no delegations scheduled for March 2, 2022.

10.

Communications

10.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That the correspondence listed on the Regular Agenda for March 2, 2022, be received and any noted action approved. 

10.1.1

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI)

2022 Destination Development & Marketing Plan

10.1.2

Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI)

Webinar Opportunity: What Environmental Justice Means for Cities - Registration for March 3, 2022

10.1.3

Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)

February 23, 2022 - 2022 ROMA Conference Highlights

10.1.4

Town of Bracebridge

Resolution RE Joint and Several Liability Reform

10.1.5

Town of Halton Hills

Resolution RE Dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal

10.1.6

Township of Limerick

Resolution RE Gypsy Moth Concentration and Control Measures

10.1.7

Township of Front of Yonge

Resolution RE Dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal

10.1.8

City of Sarnia

Resolution RE Dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal

10.1.9

County of Prince Edward

Resolution RE Renovictions and other bad faith evictions 

10.1.10

Township of Adelaide Metcalfe

Resolution RE Closing the Revolving Door of Justice

10.1.11

City of Thorold

Resolution RE Dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal

10.1.12

Norfolk County

Resolution RE The Canadian Garden Council's 'Year of the Garden' Proclamation 

10.1.13

Town of Gravenhurst

Resolution RE Dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal

10.1.14

Ontario Farmland Trust

2022 Farmland Forum - The Future of Farmland Diversification

10.1.15

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - Local Authority Services (LAS)

2022 Risk Management - Free Webinars - Virtual Quarterly Exchange - Register and Save the Dates.

10.1.16

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

February 15, 2022 - AMO – LAS Virtual Municipal Energy Symposium, March 31st & April 1st, 2022

10.1.17

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

February 17, 2022 - AMO Watchfile Online

10.1.18

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

February 17, 2022 - AMO Policy Update - AMO’s Integrated Housing Paper with Long-Term Care Phase 1 Regulations and Community Housing Regulations Submissions

10.1.19

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

February 24, 2022 - AMO Watchfile Online

10.1.20

Ontario Premier's Office

February 14, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17

10.1.21

Ontario Premier's Office

February 15, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Province Invests in Clean Steelmaking Technology in Hamilton to Support Future of Ontario’s Auto Sector

10.1.22

Ontario Premier's Office

February 22, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Eliminating Licence Plate Renewal Fees and Stickers

10.1.23

Ontario Ministry of Energy

February 23, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Launches ONroute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

10.1.24

Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Communication RE Source Water Protection best practices and survey

10.1.25

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

February 22, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario’s Newest Red Tape Reduction Act Features Fewer Fees, Better Services

10.1.26

Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

February 11, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Province Providing Free Training for PSWs in Southwestern Ontario

10.1.27

Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

February 16, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Expands Critical Relief For Tourism Sector

10.1.28

Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

February 23, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Investing in a More Accessible Southwestern Ontario

10.1.29

Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

February 17, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Keeping Seniors Healthy and Engaged

10.1.30

Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

February 18, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Increasing Access to Free Online Resources

10.1.31

Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

February 24, 2022 - NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Requiring Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring

10.2

Resolutions

There are no resolutions for consideration for the March 2, 2022 meeting.

11.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the recommendations in the Administrative Reports listed as item(s) 11.1 and 11.2, on the Consent Agenda for March 2, 2022, be approved and further that the information item(s) listed as item(s) 11.3 on the said Consent Agenda be received.

11.1

Approval of Invoices – Legal/Consulting Services

Report number 2022-0302-CCS-R003-DS, Approval of Invoices - Legal and Consulting Services, dated March 2, 2022, from David Sundin, County Solicitor.

11.2

2021 Statement of Councilors’ Remuneration

Report number 2022-0302-FIN-R01-SZ, 2021 Statement of Councilors’ Remuneration, dated March 2, 2022 from Sandra Zwiers, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer

11.3

Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC)

2021 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation meetings.

• February 4, 2021 WECHC Special Board Meeting Minutes
• February 25, 2021 WECHC Board Meeting Minutes
• April 22, 2021 WECHC Board Meeting Minutes
• May 15, 2021 WECHC Annual General Meeting Notice - Resolutions
• June 24, 2021 WECHC Board Meeting Minutes
• August 26, 2021 WECHC Board Meeting Minutes
• September 23, 2021 WECHC Board Meeting Minutes
• November 25, 2021 WECHC Board Meeting Minutes

12.

Reports and Questions

12.1

Essex County Library Board

Minutes of the Essex County Library Board Meeting, dated January 26, 2022, Deputy Warden, Nelson Santos, Chair

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Essex County Library Board for January 26, 2022 be received.

12.2

Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee

Minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated January 13, 2022, Gord Queen, Vice Chair

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee for January 13, 2022 be approved.

12.3

Essex County Counts Campaign

Report number 2022-0302-CAO-R02-MG, Essex County Counts Campaign, dated March 2, 2022 from Mike Galloway, Chief Administrative Officer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council support the Essex County Counts advocacy strategy for the 2022 Provincial election campaign.

12.4

2022 Tax Policy Discussion and Recommendations

Report number 2022-0302-FIN-R02-SZ, 2022 Tax Policy Discussion and Recommendations, dated March 2, 2022 from Sandra Zwiers, Director, Financial Services/Treasurer

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council adopt the tax ratios as set out in Bylaw 2022-06, for the 2022 taxation year;

  And further that the reductions for sub-classes for excess commercial, excess industrial and vacant industrial land be set at 30%, 35% and 35% respectively;

  And further that the Essex County Tax Assistance Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities established under By-law 04-2004 and amended under By-law 2021-05 continue with no amendments;

  And further that the Essex County Charity Tax Rebate Program established under By-law 16-2007 continue with no amendments.

12.5

Tender Summary – 2022 Rehabilitation, Hot Mix over CIREAM

Report number 2022-0302-ISD-R06-AB, Tender Summary – 2022 Rehabilitation, Hot Mix over CIREAM, dated March 2, 2022 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure and Planning Services

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council approve the report Tender Summary - 2022 Rehabilitation, Hot Mix Asphalt over CIREAM Program and award the contract to Coco Paving Inc. for a total tender amount of $3,875,831.00 plus HST.

12.6

Tender Summary – 2022 Rehabilitation, Hot Mix Overlay and Mill and Pave

Report number 2022-0302-ISD-R07-AB, Tender Summary – 2022 Rehabilitation, Hot Mix Overlay and Mill and Pave, dated March 2, 2022 from Allan Botham, Director, Infrastructure and Planning Services

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council approve the report for the Tender Summary, 2022 Rehabilitation, Hot Mix Overlay and Mill and Pave, and award the contract to Mill-Am Corporation, for a total tender amount of $7,627,310.00 plus HST.

13.

Unfinished Business

13.1

County Road 20 and County Road 23 Notice of Motion from February 16, 2022

Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, at the February 16, 2022 meeting, brought forward a Notice of Motion seeking consideration of a controlled intersection at County Road 20 and County Road 23. (Appendix A)

• Recommendation:

  That Essex County Council direct County Administration to review the request from the Town of Kingsville, seeking a controlled intersection at County Road 20 and County Road 23 and report back to County Council with recommendations.

14.

New Business

15.

Adoption of By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-laws 2022-06 and 2022-07, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 

15.1

By-law Number 2022-06

Being a By-law to establish tax policy and levy property taxes for the year 2022.

15.2

By-law Number 2022-07

Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex for March 2, 2022. 

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

Adjournment