I was happy to support a plan for the efficient delivery of fire services and a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to make the Simcoe Street corridor as safe as possible for pedestrians and cyclists. Here's how I voted on September 13, 2021:
In Camera
2.0 SPECIAL IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
That Council move into an In-Camera Meeting of Council at 4:36 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the
following reason: Item A - Section 239(2)(f) - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
REPORTS - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
13.1 275-277 Bathurst Street Notice of Intent to Designate
That:1. The delegation BE RECEIVED;
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to take action as required by legislation to designate 275-277 Bathurst Street as a Heritage Property in accordance
with Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
3. The Notice of Intent to Designate 275-277 Bathurst Street INCLUDE the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and the list of Heritage Attributes as recommended by the Heritage Committee, as required.
13.2 247 Brock Street Notice of Intent to Designate
That:1. The delegation BE RECEIVED;
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to take action as required by legislation to designate 247 Brock Street as a Heritage Property in accordance with Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
3. The Notice of Intent to Designate 247 Brock Street INCLUDE the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and the list of Heritage Attributes as recommended by the Heritage Committee, as required.
13.3 Zoning By-law Amendment EIS Front Road South (Cone 1, Pt Lot 6)
That By-law 2021-043 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known as EIS Front Road South,
be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
13.4 Suitability for Development on Private Septic System on Front Rd N and Concession 2 N
That the development of the two lots on Front Road North (severed off 2125 Front Road North and 2268 Front Road North) and 909 Concession 2 N on private septic systems, as outlined in the August 30, 2021 report from the Manager of Planning Services, BE APPROVED.
REPORTS - COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
11.1 Accessibility Provisions for 320 Richmond Street (Community Hub)
That: 1. A 2021 expenditure not to exceed $25,000 plus HST for the provision of accessibility upgrades to the 320 Richmond (Community Hub) BE APPROVED in accordance with the report entitled Accessibility Provisions for 320 Richmond Street (Community Hub) dated August 27, 2021; and,
2. The Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to fund the 2021 expenditure relative to the provision of accessibility upgrades to 320 Richmond (Community Hub) through a transfer from the AODA Compliance Reserve account in an amount not to exceed $25,000 plus HST.
REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE
14.1 Request to Waive User Fees - Unauthorized Burn
That the request to waive user fees for an unauthorized open burn, as shown in the invoice in the Private and Confidential (P&C) Memo from the CAO dated August 9, 2021 BE DENIED.
14.2 Fire Department Deployment - Fire Station Options
That: 1. Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with Implementation of the requirements for one of the following options for fire services facilities and deployment, as outlined in the Fire Master Plan and the Fire Department Deployment - Fire Station Options report from the Fire Chief dated July 16, 2021:
• Option A - Two Fire Station Model as outlined in the report from the Fire Chief dated July 16, 2021.
INFORMATION REPORTS
15.1 Resolution #20210913-261
That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:
15.1 Cheque Listing for the Months of May and June 2021
15.2 Committee Member Resignation -Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee
15.3 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - Green Infrastructure Stream 2021 Grant Application
15.2 Resolution #20210913-262
That: 1. Jennifer Durocher BE APPOINTED to the Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee; and,
2. The Committee's Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to include 9 appointed members on the Committee.
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
Resolution #20210913-263
That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:
16.1 Request to Address Chronic Underfunding of Eye Care - Dr. Peter DiPasquale, Local Optometrist
16.2 Opposition to IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism - Brian Hogan, President, Windsor and District Labour Council
16.3 Record Check Fees for Volunteers, Letter to Minister - Windsor Police Services Board
16.4 Ontario Big City Mayors Call for Action on Mental Health and Addiction Plan - Chatham-Kent Resolution
16.5 Licensing of Cannabis Operations Previously Operating Illegally - ChathamKent Resolution
16.6 Support for Affordable Internet - Chatham-Kent Resolution
16.7 2021 Partnership Proposal for Shine the Light Campaign - Hiatus House
16.8 2021 Holiday Book Rate Card - Mocha Shriners
16.9 Affordable Housing Crisis in Canada - City of Woodstock Resolution
16.10 Climate Change Action, Proposed Initiatives - Peter Julian, MP, New Westminster-Burnaby
16.11 Support for Bill C-6, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code, Conversion Therapy - Town of Cobourg Resolution
16.12 Rising Costs of Building Materials - City of Kitchener Resolution
16.13 Request to Phase Out Ontario's Gas Plants - City of Stratford Resolution
16.14 Request for Changes to the Provincial Offences Act- Northumberland County Resolution
16.15 Request to Raise the Legal Age for a Licensed Driver from 16 to 18 -City of Vaughan Resolution
16.16 Request for the Federal Government to Terminate its Appeal of the 2019 Human Rights Tribunal Ruling - City of Mississauga Resolution
16.17 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Calls to Action - Township of Georgian Bay Resolution
16.18 Relationship with MPAC - County of Perth Resolution
16.19 Year of the Garden 2022 - City of Brantford Resolution
16.20 Noise Concerns and Request for Expiry of Extended Construction Hours - City of Hamilton Resolution
16.7 2021 Partnership Proposal for Shine the Light Campaign - Hiatus House
That the 2021 Partnership Proposal for Shine the Light Campaign, Hiatus House, BE SUPPORTED.
16.3 Record Check Fees for Volunteers, Letter to Minister - Windsor Police Services Board
That the correspondence regarding Record Check Fees for Volunteers, Letter to Minister - Windsor Police Services Board, BE SUPPORTED.
16.1 Request to Address Chronic Underfunding of Eye Care - Dr. Peter DiPasquale, Local Optometrist
That the correspondence regarding the Request to Address Chronic Underfunding of Eye Care - Dr. Peter DiPasquale, Local Optometrist, BE SUPPORTED.
CORRESPONDENCE
17.1 Franco-Ontarian Flag Raising - September 24, 2021
That: 1. The correspondence from ACFO Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent regarding Franco-Ontarian Flag Day, Saturday, September 25, 2021, BE
RECEIVED;
2. The request to purchase the Franco-Ontarian Flag, in the amount of $28.32 (+ tax & shipping), BE APPROVED; and,
3. Pending approval of the purchase of the Franco-Ontarian Flag, the flag BE RAISED in the Town of Amherstburg for 4 days starting September 24 - 27, 2021.
CONSENT OTHER MINUTES
Resolution #20210913-268
That the following minutes BE RECEIVED:
18.1 Co-An Park Committee Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2021
18.2 Co-An Park Committee Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2021
18.3 Co-An Park Committee Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2021
18.4 Co-An Park Committee Meeting Minutes -August 11, 2021
18.5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - May 18, 2021
18.6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2021
18.7 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 29, 2021
18.8 Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -June 17,2021
18.9 Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - August 19, 2021
18.10 Inclusive Community Program Advisory Steering Committee Meeting Minutes - July 28, 2021
18.11 Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - August 10, 2021
18.12 Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - August 12, 2021
18.13 Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2021
OTHER MINUTES
19.1 Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2021
That: 1. The Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2021 BE RECEIVED;
2. The Heritage Planner BE DIRECTED to bring back a report to the next Regular meeting to identify the heritage features of 65-67 Richmond supporting the Notice of Intent to Designate, as recommended by the Heritage Committee.
19.2 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes -August 3, 2021
That: 1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2021 BE RECEIVED;
2. The tender submissions for the John Parks Drain No. 1 BE REJECTED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
3. The John Parks Drain No. 1 BE RE-TENDERED in the late fall of 2021 with appropriate modifications to the Tender documents according to the recommendations from R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., as recommended by the Drainage Board;
4. The tender submissions for the John Parks Drain No. 2 BE REJECTED, as recommended by the Drainage Board; and,
5. The John Parks Drain No. 2 BE RE-TENDERED in the late fall of 2021 with appropriate modifications to the Tender documents according to the recommendations from R. Dobbin Engineering Inc., as recommended by the Drainage Board.
19.3 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -August 5, 2021
That: 1. The Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2021 BE RECEIVED;
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to coordinate a meeting between the principals of the Honeywell site and the Economic Development Advisory Committee on how best to make the lands saleable and whether they are interested in the use of the lands for energy production; and,
3. A People-in-Motion Study, BE INCLUDED in the 2022 budget deliberations, to better understand the options available for businesses and visitors in the downtown core to support and enhance Tourism and Economic Development opportunities.
19.4 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2021
That: 1. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2021 BE RECEIVED; and,
2. Administration BE DIRECTED to review, in time for the budget, the safest means of transport from the High School or Monopoly to the Libro including but not limited to bollards, pedestrian crosswalk, bicycle lane paint, jersey barriers with signage and a potential speed limit reduction.
19.5 Drainage Board Meeting Minutes - September 7, 2021
That: 1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2021, BE RECEIVED;
2. The request from Josh Mailloux for the replacement of an existing access culvert over the Deslippe Drain per Section 78 of the Drainage Act BE ACCEPTED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
3. The firm RC Spencer Associates Inc. complete a report for the repair and improvement of the Deslippe Drain, BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
4. The drainage apportionments BE APPROVED as listed, as recommended by the Drainage Board:
• Consent B/18/20 - Drainage Apportionments for the Sancrainte Drain - 1459 Front Road N
• Consent B/27/20 - Drainage Apportionments for the 7th Line Drain - 7134 Howard Ave.
• Consent B/06-07/21 - Drainage Apportionments for the 7th Concession Drain North and Long Marsh Drain - 7397 Concession Road 7N
OTHER MINUTES
Resolution #20210913-274
That a letter to call on Environment Canada to improve the weather alert system for Amherstburg and Windsor-Essex County BE DRAFTED and sent.
BY-LAWS
23.1 By-law 2021-041 - Abandonment of Part of the 2nd Concession Drain - 3rd & Final Reading
That By-law 2021-041 being a by-law to provide for the Abandonment of Part of the 2nd Concession Drain be taken as having been read a 3rd & Final time and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
23.2 By-law 2021-046 - Parks Drain Access Bridges and Drain Maintenance Schedules - 3rd & Final Reading
That By-law 2021-046 being a by-law to provide for the Parks Drain Access Bridges and Drain Maintenance Schedules be taken as having been read a 3rd & Final time and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
23.3 By-law 2021-049 - To Appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Town of Amherstburg
That By-law 2021-049 being a by-law to Appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Town of Amherstburg be taken as having been read three times and finally
passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
23.4 By-law 2021-053 - To Appoint Deputy Clerks for the Town of Amherstburg
That By-law 2021-053 being a by-law to Appoint Deputy Clerks for the Town of Amherstburg be taken as having been read three times and finally
passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
23.5 By-law 2021-050 - Confirmatory By-law
That By-law 2021-050 being a by-law to Confirm all the Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on July 26, August 8, 16, and 25, and September 13, 2021, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same