Regular Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, February 03, 2020 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Essex Civic Centre 360 Fairview Avenue West Essex, Ontario

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Closed Meeting Report

3.

Declarations of Conflict of Interest

4.

Adoption of Published Agenda

4.1

Regular Council Meeting Agenda for February 3, 2020

• That the published agenda for the February 3, 2020 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented / amended.

5.

Adoption of Minutes

5.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2020

• That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 20, 2020 be adopted  as circulated.

5.2

Special Council Meeting Minutes for December 9, 2019

• That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on December 9, 2019 for the purpose of introducing the Town of Essex 2020 Budget be adopted  as circulated.

6.

Public Presentations

6.1

Fire Chief Rick Arnel

Congratulation Ceremony for the following Fire Recruits on their successful completion of training
Aaron Langlois - Essex Station 1
Logan Malenfant - Essex Station 2
Jacob Morassut - Essex Station 2
Cayla Mursall - Essex Station 3

• Presentation of Essex Fire and Rescue Badges, Project All In and Essex Fire Coins

 

• That the presentation made by Fire Chief Rick Arnel to Fire Recruits Aaron Langlois - Essex Station 1, Logan Malenfant - Essex Station 2, Jacob Morassut - Essex Station 2, and Cayla Mursall - Essex Station 3 of their Essex Fire and Rescue Badges be received;

  And that Council extends their congratulations on successfully completing the required training.

7.

Unfinished Business

8.

Reports from Administration

8.1

Fire and Rescue Services 2020-01

Re: Establishing and Regulating Fire Services Updated By-Law

8.1.1

By-Law 1870

Being a by-law to Establish and Regulate Fire Services.

• That Fire and Rescue Services Report 2020-01 entitled "Establishing and Regulating Fire Services Updated By-Law" dated February 3, 2020, prepared by Rick Arnel, Fire Chief, be received;

  That By-law 1500 be hereby repealed; and

  That By-law 1870 being a by-law to establish and regulate fire services be read a first, second and third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

8.2

Planning Report 2020-03

Re: Jakana Subdivision Removal of Holding Designation

8.2.1

By-Law 1884

Being a by-law to amend By-Law Number 1037, The Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Essex

• That Planning Report 2020-03 entitled "Jakana Subdivision Removal of Holding Designation" prepared by Jeff Watson, Planner, dated February 3, 2020 be received; and

  That By-law 1884, being a bylaw to amend By-Law Number 1037, The Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for the Town of Essex be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020. (Removal of Holding Zone from Lots 2 to 61, Registered Plan 12M600)

9.

Reports from Youth Members

10.

County Council Update

11.

Correspondence

11.1

Correspondence to be received

• That correspondence listed in Agenda Item 11.1 be received and, where indicated, to further share such information with the community using suitable methods of communication.

11.1.1

Township of Wainfleet

Re:  Requesting the activation of the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians progam (DRAO) by the Government of Ontario to assist the residents of the Township of Wainfleet in recovery efforts following a wind storm and seiche along the north shore of Lake Erie on October 31, 2019.

11.1.2

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)

Re: 2019 Year-End Assessment Report for the 2020 Tax Year
Appendix 1 - Assessment Change Summary by Property Tax Class
Appendix 2 - Assessment Base Distribution Summary by Property Class

11.1.3

Union Water Supply System

Re: Joint Board of Management Minutes of the December 18, 2019 Meeting.

11.1.4

Town of Essex, Lakeshore, Lasalle, Tecumseh Dog Pound Committee

Re:  January 22, 2020 Agenda

11.1.5

Town of Tecumseh

Re: Climate Change Emergency Declaration

11.2

Correspondence to be considered for receipt and support

11.2.1

City of Sarnia

Re: Ontario Power Generation's Deep Geologic Repository Project

• That correspondence from the City of Sarnia, dated January 24, 2020 seeking endorsement of a resolution passed by Sarnia City Council supporting the halting of the construction of the Deep Geological Repository Project in the Bruce Peninsular, so that less dangerous solutions can be found for the longer storage of nuclear waste be received; and

  That if Council chooses to support the City of Sarnia request, a letter of support be sent to Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Chris Lewis, MP.

12.

Committee Meeting Minutes

12.1

Committee of Adjustment - December 17, 2019

• That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2019, together with any recommendations noted therein, be received, approved and adopted as circulated.

13.

Financial

14.

New Business

15.

Notices of Motion

15.1

The following Notice of Motions were presented at the January 20, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and are being brought forward for consideration this evening:

15.1.1

Mayor Snively

Re:  Canada's National Anthem at Regular Council Meeting

Moved by Mayor Snively
Seconded by ______________

That Canada's National Anthem "O Canada", be played at the commencement of each Regular Council Meeting for the Town of Essex.

15.1.2

Councillor Verbeek

Re: Old Malden Road repairs

Moved by Councillor Verbeek
Seconded by ________________

That Council consider the possibility of completing the Old Malden Road Project as part of the 2020 Budget, and direct Administration to investigate any funding options that might be available to facilitate the completion of this project in 2020.

15.1.3

Councillor Verbeek

Re: Five Year Road Plan

Moved by Councillor Verbeek
Seconded by _______________

That Council be provided with a five-year road plan so as to ensure the Old Malden Road Project can be completed if it is not possible to complete in 2020.

16.

Reports and Announcements from Council Members

17.

By-Laws

17.1

By-Laws that require a third and final reading

17.1.1

By-Law 1877

Being a by-law to amend By-Law 1143 being a by-law to adopt a Downtown Community Improvement plan for Downtown Harrow Centre.

• That By-Law 1877, being a by-law to amend By-law 1143 being a by-law to adopt a Downtown Community Improvement Plan for Downtown Harrow Centre, be read a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

17.1.2

By-Law 1878

Being a by-law to amend By-Law 1314 being a by-law to adopt a Downtown Community Plan for part of Essex Centre.

• That By-law 1878, being a by-law to amend By-Law 1314, being a by-law to adopt a Downtown Community Plan for part of Essex Centre be read a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

17.1.3

By-Law 1879

Being a by-law to amend By-Law 1612 being a by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for part of Colchester Centre.

• That By-law 1879 being a by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for part of Colchester Centre be read a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

17.1.4

By-Law 1882

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 20, 2020, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex.

• That By-law 1882, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 20, 2020, Regular Meeting of The Corporation of the Town of Essex, be read a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

17.2

By-Laws that require a first, second, third and final reading

17.2.1

By-Law 1886

Being a by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act.

• That By-Law 1886 being a by-law imposing special drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

17.2.2

By-Law 1887

Being a by-law to Repeal By-law 1809, a by-law to raise money to aid in construction of Drainage Works under the Tile Drainage Act.

• That By-Law 1887 being a by-law to repeal By-Law 1809, a by-law to raise money to aid in the construction of Drainage Works under the Tile Drainage Act be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed on February 3, 2020.

17.3

By-Laws that require a first and second reading

17.3.1

By-Law 1885

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 3, 2020, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex.

• That By-Law 1885 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of The Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted February 3, 2020.

18.

Adjournment

• That the meeting be adjourned at [TIME].
  

19.

Future Meetings

19.1

Monday, February 10, 2020 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Special Council Meeting

2020 Council Roundtable Meeting
Location:  Municipal Building, Large Meeting Room, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex

19.2

Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Special Council Meeting

Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-01-20) V/L on Gosfield Townline, Ward 1
Location:  Shaheen Room, Essex Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex (for public consultation)

19.3

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Regular Council Meeting

Location:  County of Essex Council Chambers, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex