The Corporation of the Municipality of

Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent Council – Electronic Meeting

Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Chatham-Kent Civic Centre

Present:

• Mayor Canniff,
• Councillor Authier,
• Councillor Bondy,
• Councillor Ceccacci,
• Councillor Crew,
• Councillor Faas,
• Councillor Finn,
• Councillor Hall,
• Councillor Harrigan,
• Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte,
• Councillor Latimer,
• Councillor McGrail,
• Councillor B. McGregor,
• Councillor C. McGregor,
• Councillor Pinsonneault,
• Councillor Sulman,
• Councillor Thompson,
• and Councillor Wright

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest (Direct or Indirect) for Closed Session Agenda Items and the General Nature There Of

3.

Supplementary Closed Session Agenda Items

4.

Recess to Closed Session - 4:00 p.m.

5.

Adjournment of Closed Session

6.

Resumption of Electronic Open Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

7.

Land Acknowledgement

8.

Approval of Supplementary Agenda

There were no supplementary agenda items.

9.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest (Direct or Indirect) for Open Session Agenda Items and the General Nature There Of

Declaration of Interest, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, .M.50
Re: Council/Committee/Local Board Agenda dated: January 17, 2022
Item Titles: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100304, Brad-Lea Meadows Limited, 671 Grand Avenue West, Community of Chatham (City)
Item No.: 10(a)
I, Councillor Sulman hereby declare a potential (deemed/direct/indirect) pecuniary interest on the above noted Council/Committee/Board Agenda, Item, Title for the following reasons: Due to a client.

10.

Planning

The Director of Planning Services stated that the meeting process has been altered to comply with the format of the electronic meeting, as follows:

1. The Clerk will announce each individual Planning item.
2. The Clerk will advise if any written submissions have been received regarding a planning item.  If so, the Clerk will read the written submissions that have been received.
3. For any items where a written submission is received, Administration will proceed with a presentation.
4. Council will be asked if it has any questions of Administration or the applicant, if present.
5. Council will be asked what action it wishes to take with regard to the item.

a.

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100304, Brad-Lea Meadows Ltd. 671 Grand Avenue West, Community of Chatham (City)

The Director of Planning Services explained that the applicant has requested that this application be postponed to a future date.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Crew
  Seconded Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte

  “That Zoning By-law Amendment Application File D-14 C/76/21/B be postponed to a future public meeting, and that public notice be given prior to the meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.”

  Yes (17)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (17 to 0)

b.

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100302, Maple City Homes Ltd. 1001 Park Avenue West, Community of Chatham (City)

The Clerk advised that no written submissions were received with regard to this application. 

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Finn
  Seconded Councillor Bondy

  “That

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/79/21/M, to rezone the subject lands, in Part of Lot 19, Concession 5 (Raleigh), in the Community of Chatham (City), to a site-specific Residential Low Density Second-1594 (RL2-1594) zone to permit Single Detached and Row House Dwellings and one (1) ancillary building, and establish site-specific regulations, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.”

  Yes (18)

  Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright

  Motion Carried (18 to 0)

c.

Application Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100303 John Gregory 360 & 364 Grand Avenue East, Community of Chatham (City)

The Clerk advised that two written submissions were received with regard to this application from the following. The applicant was present at the meeting.  
The Clerk’s Office read the following written submissions:

•    Ralph and Suzette Devolder 
•    Jarod Clogg

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor B. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Crew

  “That

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment application D-14 C/80/21/S, to rezone the lands known as 360 & 364 Grand Avenue East, in Part of Lot 73 & Lot 74, Plan 781, from Urban Commercial (Highway Commercial First) (UC(HC1)) to site-specific Residential High Density Second-1577 (RH2-1577) and Hazard Land (HL), to:

  1. 1. Permit an Apartment Dwelling use;
     2. Extend the Hazard Land zone to a distance of 32 m from the Thames River;
     3. Amend the required off-street parking rate from 1.5 spaces per unit to 1.2 spaces per unit;
     4. Amend the minimum required interior side yard setback on the southwest side of the apartment dwelling from half the building height (11 m) to 7.62 m (25 ft.);

   be approved, and the implementing by-law adopted.”

  Yes (17)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (17 to 1)

d.

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100304, Tatro Properties Ltd., 750 Richmond Street, Community of Chatham (City)

The Clerk advised that no written submissions were received with regard to this application.  

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Sulman
  Seconded Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte

  “That

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 C/81/21/T, to rezone the subject lands, in Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 (Raleigh), in the Community of Chatham (City), to a site-specific General Industrial (M1-1576) zone, to add Retail Store, Print Shop, Personal Service Establishment, Bank/Financial Institution, Adult Secondary School & Child Care Centre as additional permitted uses, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.”

  Yes (18)

  Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright

  Motion Carried (18 to 0)

e.

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100296, 2391571 Ontario Inc., 49 George Street, Community of Blenheim (South Kent)

The Clerk advised that no written submissions were received with regard to this application. The applicant was present at the meeting.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Ceccacci
  Seconded Councillor Thompson

  “That 

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 BL/74/21/O, to rezone the subject lands (49 George Street), in Lot 2 and Part of Lots 3 & 4, Plan 88, in the Community of Blenheim, to a site-specific Urban Commercial (Central Business District)-1595 (UC(CBD)-1595) zone, to add Row House Dwelling as an additional permitted use, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.”

  Yes (18)

  Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright

  Motion Carried (18 to 0)

f.

Applications for Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment PL202100312, 1936028 Ontario Inc., 23 Richard Street South, Community of Ridgetown (East Kent)

The Clerk advised that no written submissions were received with regard to this application. The applicant was present at the meeting.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Wright
  Seconded Councillor Pinsonneault

  “That 

  1. Consent application File B-163/21, to sever and convey a new residential parcel, approximately 446 sq. m (4,800 sq. ft.) in area, shown as Part 2 on the applicant’s sketch, in Lots 8 & 9, Block J, Plan 82, in the Community of Ridgetown, and to permit a partial discharge of the existing mortgage, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 
     1. that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to rezone the severed parcel from Residential Low Density Third (RL3) to Residential Low Density First-1573 (RL1-1573) to permit a Minimum Lot Area of 446 sq. m;
     2. that the location of an existing municipal water and sanitary connection to the severed parcel be confirmed, and if absent, that new service connections be installed at the applicant’s expense and to the satisfaction of the Municipality, and that the applicant provide documentation confirming permit issuance and payment of fees for the connection;
     3. that the severed parcel be assigned the civic address 21 Richard Street South;
     4. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     5. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies), prior to certification. It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
  2. Consent application File B-164/21, to sever and convey a new residential parcel, approximately 527 sq. m (5,672 sq. ft) in area, shown as Part 3 on the applicant’s sketch, in Lots 8 & 9, Block J, Plan 82, in the Community of Ridgetown, and to permit a partial discharge of the existing mortgage, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
     1. that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to rezone the severed parcel from Residential Low Density Third (RL3) to Residential Low Density First-1574 (RL1-1574) to establish the following site specific regulations:
        1. Minimum Lot area – 527 sq. m;
        2. Minimum Exterior Side Yard – 3.6 m;
        3. Minimum Rear Yard – 0.9 m;
        4. Minimum Front Yard Setback – 3.3 m;
        5. Maximum Lot Coverage – 38%;
        6. A Secondary Dwelling, located within a single detached dwelling, be exempt from Section 4.7.3 (d), Dwelling Unit Area Minimum;
     2. that the applicant obtain a building permit for the existing Secondary Dwelling on the severed parcel, and provide documentation confirming permit issuance, to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
     3. that the location of an existing municipal water and sanitary connections to the severed parcel be confirmed, and if absent, that new service connections be installed at the applicant’s expense and to the satisfaction of the Municipality, and that the applicant provide documentation confirming permit issuance and payment of fees for the connection;
     4. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     5. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies), prior to certification. It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
  3. Consent application File B-169/21, to sever and convey a new residential parcel, approximately 647 sq. m (6,964 sq. ft) in area, shown as Part 4 on the applicant’s sketch, in Lots 8 & 9, Block J, Plan 82, in the Community of Ridgetown, and to permit a partial discharge of the existing mortgage, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
     1. that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to rezone Severed Parcel 1 from Residential Low Density Third (RL3) to Residential Low Density First-1575 (RL1-1575) to establish the following site specific regulations:
        1. Minimum Lot Frontage – 15 m;
        2. Minimum Northerly Interior Side Yard – 1.0 m;
        3. Minimum Southerly Interior Side Yard – 1.8 m;
        4. Minimum Rear Yard – 7.4 m;
        5. Minimum Front Yard Setback – 3.3 m;
        6. Maximum Lot Coverage – 55%;
     2. that the location of an existing municipal water and sanitary connections to the severed parcel be confirmed, and if absent, that new service connections be installed at the applicant’s expense and to the satisfaction of the Municipality, and that the applicant provide documentation confirming permit issuance and payment of fees for the connection;
     3. that the severed parcel be assigned the civic address 49 David Street;
     4. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     5. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies), prior to certification. It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
  4. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RI/83/21/O, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.”

  Yes (18)

  Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright

  Motion Carried (18 to 0)

g.

Applications for Consent and Zoning By-law Amendment PL202000300, Laurent & Sandra Meadows, 431 Elm Street West, Community of Bothwell (East Kent)

The Clerk advised that no written submissions were received with regard to this application. The applicant was present at the meeting.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Pinsonneault
  Seconded Councillor Wright

  “That 

  1. Consent application File B-161/21, to sever and convey a portion of land, approximately 0.4 ha (1.0 ac.) in area, shown as Severed Parcel on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, in the Community of Bothwell, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
     1. that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to rezone all lands subject to this application that are currently zoned Deferred Development (D) to Residential Low Density Second (RL2);
     2. that a one-foot square from 421 Elm Street West / PIN 00640-0028 be conveyed to the Municipality free of charge and clear of all encumbrances, and that the transfer confirming ownership of the one-foot square being the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent be submitted to the Municipality;
     3. that the applicant pay $75 for the registration of the dedication by-law for the one foot square conveyance pursuant to condition (b);
     4. that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system be submitted to the Municipality; and,
     5. that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies). It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
  2. Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 BO/78/21/M be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.”

  Yes (18)

  Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright

  Motion Carried (18 to 0)

11.

Deputations – items on current agenda

The following 7 deputations were received regarding items listed on the agenda and read by the Municipal Clerk:

• Tracey Declerck with regard to items 16(d) – October 2021 Budget Variance Forecast, 17(c) – 2021 One-time Canada Community Building Fund Allocation and 19(g) – Wheatley Future Strategic Planning Working Group
• Wheatley Recreation Committee Executive with regard to Item 16(d) – October 2021 Budget Variance Forecast,
• Robert Cobby with regard to Item 17(b) - 2022 Capital Budget
• Dianne Flook with regard to Item 17(c) - 2021 One-Time Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Allocation
• Donna Matier, President, Wheatley Horticultural Society with regard to Item 17(c) - 2021 One-Time Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Allocation
• Marlee Robinson with regard to Item 19(e) – Ontario Heritage Act -Amendment to Designation – Ridge House Museum
• Hope Eaton and Whit Thiele, Wheatley BIA with regard to Item 19(g) – Motion of Councillor Hall – Wheatley Future Strategic Planning Working Group

12.

Consent Agenda

The Municipal Clerk explained that all administrative reports and notices of motion would be listed under the Consent Agenda.  Council would have the opportunity to pull any items of the consent agenda and place them aside to be discussed or voted on separately.  All items not placed aside would be voted on in one motion.

The Municipal Clerk noted that the following items have been placed aside for discussion and voting: 

Item #	Title	Pulled by Councillor
16(a)	Next Generation 9-1-1 Implementation	Presentation, C. McGregor
16(b)	2021 BMA Municipal Study	Presentation, C. McGregor
16(d)	October 2021 Budget Variance Forecast	B. McGregor, Harrigan
17(a)	Road Ratings and Asset Management Software	Presentation, C. McGregor
17(b)	Capital Budget	Harrigan, Ceccacci
17(c)	One-Time Canada Community Building Fund Allocation	Harrigan
19(e)	Ontario Heritage Act – Amendment to Designation By-law 83-35 Ridge House Museum	Wright
19(f)	Outdoor Patios	C. McGregor
19(g)	Motion by Councillor Hall re Wheatley Future Strategic Planning Working Group	Hall, Harrigan

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Faas
  Seconded Councillor Hall

  “That the following items be approved as presented: 13(a), 13(b), 14(a), 14(b), 14(c), 14(d), 15(a), 15(b), 15(c), 15(d), 16(c), 17(d), 17(e), 17(f), 18(a), 19(a), 19(b), 19(c), 19(d).”

  Yes (17)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (17 to 1)

13.

Committee Reports

a.

Audit and Risk Committee minutes from its meeting held on November 30, 2021

These meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Drainage Board recommendations from its meeting held on January 11, 2022

These meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

14.

Council Meeting Minutes

a.

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on November 22, 2021

The Council Meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on December 6, 2021

The Council Meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

c.

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on December 13, 2021

The Council Meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.

Council Meeting Minutes from its meeting held on December 20, 2021

The Council Meeting minutes were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

15.

Tender Awards

a.

Tender Award: Contract T21-316 Heron Line Bridge over the Rivard Drain – Bridge Rehabilitation, Community of Dover

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Request for Proposal Award: RFP R21-350, Consulting Engineering Services for Thames River Slope Stabilization, 14239 Longwood Road, Community of Zone

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

c.

Single Source – Purchase of One Aerial Fire Truck

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.

Single Source – Elevator Upgrades, Community Human Services Building

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

16.

Finance, Budget, Information Technology and Transformation

a.

Next Generation 9-1-1 Implementation (presentation by Holly Barkwell, Barkwell Holland Group Inc.)

Holly Barkwell, Public Safety Business Advisor, Barkwell Holland Group Inc. provided Council with an overview of the need, implementation, timeline and costs estimates of moving to the Next Generation 9-1-1 system.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor C. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Harrigan

  “That 

  1. The results of the Chatham-Kent Emergency Communications Next Generation 9-1-1 Business Needs assessment be used to inform the 2022 budget and Capital Budget process.”

  Yes (16)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, and Councillor Wright
  No (2)	Councillor Sulman, and Councillor Thompson

  Motion Carried (16 to 2)

b.

2021 BMA Municipal Study (presentation by Matt Torrance, Director Financial Services)

The Director of Financial Services introduced the Manager of Revenue who provided highlights of the 2021 BMA Municipal Study that was comprised of 114 Ontario Municipalities. Comparisons were made between Chatham-Kent and seven comparable municipalities selected, based on geographic and socio-economic factors.  

Councillor Bondy asked administration for information listing tax rates for the vast majority of residents in Chatham-Kent with comparisons to our natural comparators.  

c.

2020 Financial Indicator Review

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.

October 2021 Budget Variance Forecast

In response to a question by Councillor B. McGregor, the Chief Financial Officer explained that negotiations are currently taking place with the Province regarding funding for the ongoing situation in Wheatley. A verbal commitment of $2 million dollars was given from the Province against municipal costs.  He stated that it is likely that our total costs incurred by Wheatley will amount to above $5 million dollars. Funding may have to go into the next fiscal year, however, hopeful that a large majority of the costs will be covered by the Province.

Councillor B. McGregor requested an update on COVID-19 funding from the Province.  The Chief Financial Officer explained that COVID-19 funding was received in 2021 and there is no expected impact on the final variance for 2021.  Administration is waiting to hear if any surplus from the Safe Restart funding can be carry forward to 2022.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor B. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Harrigan

  “That

  1. Administration continue to monitor operations and report back to Council with the Final 2021 variance report after the completion of the year-end audit.”

  Yes (18)

  Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright

  Motion Carried (18 to 0)

17.

Infrastructure and Engineering Services

a.

Road Ratings and Asset Management Software (information report and presentation by Brendan Falkner, Manager Engineering Roads and Bridges)

The Manager of Engineering Roads and Bridges provided Council a brief overview and demonstration of the Road Ratings and Asset Management Software.  Administration will be re-rating the roads in 2024 to further refine data as well as continually review, monitor and compare conventional and innovative methods to validate their cost effectiveness and how they perform in Chatham-Kent’s environment.  

Councillor C. McGregor noted that in the report the engineering staff is currently working on developing preliminary lists for 2022 to 2024 and these lists are circulated to Public Works, Drainage and Engineering staff for their review and comment.  She requested that the preliminary lists be shared with Council to help see and understand these preliminary results. 

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor C. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Hall

  “That Council receive the preliminary list that is currently being shared with Public Works and other departments.”

  Yes (13)	Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Sulman, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (5)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, and Councillor B. McGregor

  Motion Carried (13 to 5)

b.

2022 Capital Budget

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Harrigan
  Seconded Councillor Ceccacci

  “That

  1. That $1.9M from the 2022 Chatham-Kent Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allotment be applied to the 2022 Capital Budget Reserve (17771).  
  2. The 2022 Capital Projects as outlined in Appendices A and B, be approved, which includes transferring $632,000 to the DMAF Reserve (17395) from the Capital Budget Reserve (17771).
  3. The Capital Projects, as outlined in Appendix C, be deferred to future Capital Budget consideration in 2023 or later.”

  Yes (16)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (2)	Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, and Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (16 to 2)

c.

2021 One-Time Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Allocation

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Harrigan
  Seconded Councillor B. McGregor

  “That 

  1. The 2021 One Time Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) totaling $6,198,165 be allocated to the projects identified in Appendix A.”

  Yes (17)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (17 to 1)

d.

2022 Proposed Engineering Lifecycle Reserve Projects

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

e.

Bridge and Culvert Weight Limit By-law Amendment

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

f.

Multi-Use Pump Track Proposal – Community of Chatham

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

18.

Chief Administrative Office

a.

2022 Municipal Insurance Renewal Update

19.

Community Development

a.

Application for Removal of the “H” – Holding Symbol, PL202100299 – 1815513 Ontario Inc., 25 Raleigh Street, Community of Chatham (City)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

b.

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100167 – 1967177 Ontario Ltd., George Street, Community of Ridgetown (East Kent)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

c.

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100307 – Saini Energy Inc., 1119 Dufferin Avenue, Community of Wallaceburg

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

d.

Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Application PL202100287 – Orchard Heights Properties Inc., 450 Merritt Avenue, Community of Chatham (City)

This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Mayor Canniff asked Council for an extension to continue the Council meeting until 10:30 pm.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Harrigan
  Seconded Councillor Latimer

  “That the meeting be extended until 10:30 p.m.”

  Motion Carried

e.

Ontario Heritage Act – Amendment to Designation By-law 83-35 Ridge House Museum, 53 Erie Street South, Community of Ridgetown

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Wright
  Seconded Councillor Pinsonneault

  “That

  1. The Designation Report prepared by the Municipal Heritage Committee for the municipally-owned property known as 53 Erie Street South (Ridge House Museum), described as Lot 5, Plan 68, Block N, in the Community of Ridgetown, be received.
  2. The Designation Report, as received, for the municipally-owned property known as 53 Erie Street South (Ridge House Museum), described as Lot 5, Plan 68, Block N, in the Community of Ridgetown, be amended by removing from Description of Heritage Attributes / Character Defining Elements the following:  iii.    well pump.
  3. By-law 83-35, a By-law to designate the property known as 53 Erie Street South (Ridge House Museum), described as Lot 5, Plan 68, Block N, in the Community of Ridgetown, as being of architectural and historical value or interest, be amended, to include the Designation Report, as adopted, to be consistent with the criteria set out under Ontario Regulation 9/06, made under the Ontario Heritage Act, and that the amending by-law be approved.”

  Yes (17)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  Absent (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (17 to 0)

f.

Outdoor Patios

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor C. McGregor
  Seconded Councillor Crew

  “That

  1. A Temporary Use By-law to allow for temporary outdoor patios on private property for the period up to January 1, 2023, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted.
  2. The Guidelines for temporary patios installed on private property established in 2020 and 2021, be adopted for the period up to January 1, 2023.”

  Yes (16)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (2)	Councillor Bondy, and Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (16 to 2)

g.

Motion by Councillor Hall re Wheatley Future Strategic Planning Working Group

Councillor Hall explained that he had a small revision to his motion as the Community Development Advisory Committee will be inviting the members of the Wheatley Future Strategic Working Group to participate in the next Community Development Advisory Committee meeting being held on February 8th to discuss this motion and ideas.  

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Hall
  Seconded Councillor Harrigan

  “Whereas resiliency is a guiding principle for our communities strategic plan.

  And whereas our attention to resiliency within this plan will strengthen the foundation of our municipality, during both good and bad times.

  And whereas in 2007, the Wallaceburg Community Task Force was created.

  And whereas this Task Force mobilized and empowered the community during a difficult economic time, resulting in tangible results, a rejuvenated strategic vision and a successful and proven framework, which could be duplicated.

  And whereas Chatham-Kent was successful in securing funding through the Province of Ontario’s Communities in Transition Program for the Wallaceburg Community Task Force.

  And whereas an explosion in the community of Wheatley on August 26, 2021 has caused devastation, hardship and uncertainty to residents and business owners in the community.

  And whereas the Wheatley BIA has established a Wheatley Future Strategic Planning Working Group to research, collaborate and plan for the future of Wheatley.

  Therefore, be it resolved that Chatham-Kent Economic Development staff be directed to prepare a report for Council, which will outline the steps necessary to support this new Wheatley Future Strategic Planning Working Group.

  This report will include recommendations for implementation, funding support and strategies, following the lessons learned in 2007 for the creation of the Wallaceburg Community Task Force. This motion will be discussed at the next Community Development Advisory Committee meeting and a report will be provided to Council at a March 2022 Council meeting.”
  

  Yes (17)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  No (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (17 to 1)

20.

Notices of Motion

a.

Presentation of new Notices of Motion

Councillor Harrigan presented a notice of motion regarding the Wheatley Pool Reserve. This motion will be added to the February 7, 2022 Council agenda for discussion and voting. 

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Outdoor Skating Areas on Municipal Property.  This motion will be added to the February 7, 2022 Council agenda for discussion and voting. 

Councillor Latimer explained that she had a motion that was time sensitive and would like it voted on at this meeting.  The Clerk explained that a 2/3 vote would be required to waive the notice requirement.

The Clerk explained that the 2/3 vote was not achieved, therefore the motion to waive the notice requirement was defeated.

Councillor Latimer presented a notice of motion regarding Continuing COVID Adaptive Business Practices.  This motion will be added to the February 7, 2022 Council agenda for discussion and voting. 

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Latimer
  Seconded Councillor Finn

  “That Council waive the notice requirement to allow a motion by Councillor Latimer to be voted on at this meeting.”

  Yes (10)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor Latimer, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, and Councillor Wright
  No (7)	Councillor Bondy, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor Thompson
  Absent (1)	Councillor Sulman

  Defeated (10 to 7)

21.

Closed Session Reports

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte
  Seconded Councillor Wright

  “That the December 13, 2021 and January 17, 2022 Closed Session Reports be received.”

  Yes (16)	Mayor Canniff, Councillor Authier, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Faas, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Pinsonneault, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Wright
  Absent (2)	Councillor Latimer, and Councillor Sulman

  Motion Carried (16 to 0)

22.

Approval of Communication Items

a.

Approval of the January 17, 2022 Council Information Package

Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte referenced Item #2(m) - Communication from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re Housing in Ontario – Update on Recent Changes to simplify Ontario’s Planning System. She requested the General Manager of Community Development share information regarding changes being made, particularly to Bill 13 and Bill 276, to help streamline and simplify Ontario’s Planning System, at a future meeting. 

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte
  Seconded Councillor Harrigan

  “That the January 17, 2022 Council Information Package be approved.”

  Motion Carried

23.

Non Agenda Business

Council received an update from administration on the situation in Wheatley covering the following topics:

• Technical Update from the General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services
• Overview of financial support provided to evacuated households by the General Manager of Community Human Services
• Wheatley Business Recover Grant provincial program summary by the General Manager of Community Development

Councillor Harrigan requested that Council be provided with an interim report for the 2020-2021 fiscal year in terms of the cost for the Wheatley explosion across all of the different revenues and what is left over that Chatham-Kent is going to have to cover.

Councillor Harrigan noted that residents of Wheatley are frustrated with the amount of communication and therefore requested administration to provide 2 updates weekly. The Chief Administrative Officer explained that they have the commitment of the Assistant Deputy Minister that they will ensure that there is a minimum of 2 updates per week.  

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Harrigan
  Seconded Councillor Authier

  “That the meeting be extended to 10:45 pm.”

  Motion Carried
• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Harrigan
  Seconded Councillor Authier

  “That the meeting be extended to 11:00 pm.”

  Motion Carried

24.

Reading of By-law

a.

First Reading

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Crew
  Seconded Councillor Pinsonneault

  “That the By-laws be taken as read for the first time.”

  Motion Carried

b.

Second Reading

1. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the McDonald Drain, Community of Zone – Fist and Second Reading Only
2. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Leeson Drain, Community of Zone – First and Second Reading Only
3. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Hornal Drain, Community of Orford – First and Second Reading Only
4. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Hartford Mead Drain – Pollock Culvert – First and Second Reading Only
5. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Deprez Branch of the Campbell Leatherdale Drain, Community of Howard – First and Second Reading Only
6. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Moor Road Drain, Community of Howard – First and Second Reading Only
7. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Gordon Drain, Community of Dover – First and Second Reading Only
8. By-law to provide for drainage work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for the Hind and South Branch Drains, Community of Dover – First and Second Reading Only

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Crew
  Seconded Councillor Pinsonneault

  “That the By-laws be taken as read for the second time.”

  Motion Carried

c.

Council to go into Committee, if Required, to Discuss By-law

d.

Resumption of Council

e.

Third and Final Reading

1. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Maple City Homes Ltd..) (CityView #PL202100302)
2. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (John Gregory) (CityView #PL202100303)
3. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Tatro Properties Ltd.) (CityView #PL202100304)
4. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (2391571 Ontario Inc.) (CityView #PL202100296)
5. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (1936028 Ontario Inc.) (CityView #PL202100312)
6. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Laurent & Sandra Meadows) (CityView #PL202100300)
7. By-law to amend By-law Number 245-2004 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Bridge and Culvert Weight Limits for Various Structures in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent)
8. By-law to amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (1815513 Ontario Inc.) (CityView #PL202100299)
9. By-law to amend By-law No. 83-35, designating the property located at 53 Erie Street South (Ridge House Museum), Community of Ridgetown, for the purpose of clarifying the statement explaining the property’s cultural heritage value or interest of the description of the property’s heritage attributes
10. By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 216-2009 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (A By-law for Temporary Outdoor Patios for 2022)
11. By-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at its meeting held on the 17th day of January, 2022

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Faas
  Seconded Councillor Thompson

  “That the by-laws be taken as read for a third time and finally passed.”

  Motion Carried

25.

Resolution Council in Closed Session & Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 pm.

• Resolution:
  Moved Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte
  Seconded Councillor Hall

  “That Chatham-Kent Council adjourn to its next Meeting to be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 and that Chatham-Kent Council authorize itself to meet in closed session on that day to discuss any matters permitted by The Municipal Act.”

  Motion Carried