I was happy to support a grassroots effort to honour the contributions of Italian immigrants who settled in Amherstburg and the striking of a committee to help the Town maximize its potential as an age-friendly community.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
9.1 - 9.4 Resolution # 20210426-130
That the minutes BE ADOPTED and that those confidential minutes of the closed sessions of Council remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
9.1 Special In-Camera Council Meeting Minutes - March 22, 2021, as amended
9.2 Special In-Camera Council Meeting Minutes - April 12, 2021
9.3 Special Council Meeting Minutes - Planning - April 12, 2021
9.4 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - April 12, 2021
DELEGATIONS
10.1 Honouring the Accomplishments of Local Immigrants - Betty Federico and Frank Di Pasquale
That the delegation BE RECEIVED.
REPORTS - CORPORATE SERVICES
11.1 2020 Budget PSAB Compliant (O.Reg 284/09)
That the report from the Treasurer and the Director of Corporate Services dated March 23, 2021 regarding 2020 Budget - PSAB Compliant (O. Reg. 284/09) BE ADOPTED.
11.2 Court Security Prisoner Transportation Program - 2021 Funding Agreement
That By-law 2021-026 being a by-law authorizing the execution of the Agreement between the Town of Amherstburg and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services be taken as having been read three times, and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same
11.3 Final Tax Rate By-Law 2021-010
That By-law 2021-010 being a by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for the year 2021, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
REPORTS - COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
12.1 2021 Public Event Approvals
That:
1. Administration be DELEGATED AUTHORITY to APPROVE any new or recurring Public Events for the remainder of 2021, in accordance with the Public Events Policy for non-Town events and for Town events
within the approved 2021 Budget;
2. Administration be DELEGATED AUTHORITY to CONSIDER and APPROVE any exemptions to Municipal By-laws and Road Closure Requests for Public Events occurring in 2021;
3. Administration be DELEGATED AUTHORITY to CONSIDER and APPROVE any Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for Public Events occurring in 2021; and,
4. A 2021 cost in the Non-Departmental budget centre, waiver of fees expense, not to exceed $5,000 BE APPROVED for waiver of fees up to $1,000 per event for approved non-Town events.
REPORTS - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
14.1 Zoning By-law Amendment for 1459 Front Road North
That By-law 2021-021 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known 1459 Front Road North, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same
14.2 Suitability for Development on Private Septic System on one Severed Lot on Front Road N
That the development of a lot on Front Road North, severed off 1459 Front Road N, on a private septic system, as outlined in the March 22, 2021 report from the Manager of Planning Services, BE APPROVED.
14.3 Zoning By-law Amendment for E/S Concession 7
That By-law 2021-017 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known as E/S Concession 7, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
REPORTS - CAO'S OFFICE
15.1 Inclusive Community Program (ICP) Initiative and Advisory Steering Committee
That:
1. The Inclusive Community Program Advisory Steering Committee BE STRUCK to serve from April 12, 2021 to March 31, 2022 as outlined in the report of April 2, 2021 entitled, Inclusive Community Program (ICP) Advisory Steering Committee;
2. The ICP Advisory Steering Committee Terms of Reference BE ADOPTED as presented;
3. Members BE APPOINTED to the ICP Advisory Steering Committee as per the Terms of Reference:
a. William Whittall (current AAAC Chair);
b. Kathy DiBartolomeo (current SAC Chair);
c. Councillor Marc Renaud;
d. Christine Easterbrook, (current Member of AAAC)
e. Heather Vandenham, (current Member of the SAC)
f. The Director, President or Vice President of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum; and,
g. The Executive Director of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic;
4. An over-expenditure in the CAO’s Office budget centre, professional fees expense account, not to exceed $60,000 including net HST BE APPROVED to be funded by the Inclusive Community Grant Program; and,
5. The CAO BE AUTHORIZED to execute the one-time agreement with the Province of Ontario - Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility in accordance with Section 6.2.18 of the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
INFORMATION REPORTS
16.1 - 16.2 Resolution # 20210426-140
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:
16.1 Cheque Listing for the Month of March 2021
16.2 Monthly Fire Department Activity Report, March 2021
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
17.1 - 17.6 Resolution # 20210426-141
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:
17.1 First Quarter Statistics, 2021 - Windsor Police Service, Amherstburg Detachment
17.2 COVID-19 Shutdown, Support for Small Businesses - Town of Essex Resolution
17.3 Healthy Professional News Media - Municipality of Chatham-Kent Resolution
17.4 Clean Fuel Standard - Township of Springwater Resolution
17.5 National Nursing Week 2021 - Windsor Star Special Edition
17.6 Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites - Township of Archipelago Resolution
17.5 National Nursing Week 2021 - Windsor Star Special Edition
That an 1/8 page advertisement in the amount of $570 BE PLACED in the Windsor Star's Special Edition in recognition of Nurses Week 2021.
17.2 COVID-19 Shutdown, Support for Small Businesses - Town of Essex Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the Town of Essex's resolution regarding COVID-19 Shutdown, Support for Small Businesses.
17.5 National Nursing Week 2021 - Windsor Star Special Edition
That an 1/8 page advertisement in the amount of $570 BE PLACED in the Windsor Star's Special Edition in recognition of Nurses Week 2021.
17.6 Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites - Township of Archipelago Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the Township of Archipelago's resolution regarding Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites.
CORRESPONDENCE
18.1 Paramedic Recognition Banners - County of Essex Request
I declared a conflict on this item as I work for the County of Essex and my team was working on this file. My colleagues supported the following:
That:
1. The correspondence from the County of Essex dated April 14, 2021 regarding Paramedic Recognition Banners BE RECEIVED; and,
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to hang Paramedic Recognition Banners from May 16, 2021 to June 6, 2021 in recognition of local Paramedics, as per the County of Essex request.
18.2 Falun Dafa Month - May 2021
That:
1. The correspondence dated April 8, 2021 from Falun Dafa Association Canada BE RECEIVED; and,
2. May 2021 BE PROCLAIMED as Falun Dafa Month in the Town of Amherstburg.
BY-LAWS
22.1 By-law 2021-031 - Confirmatory By-law
That By-law 2021-031 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on April 26, 2021, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE
AUTHORIZED to sign same.