Regular Council Meeting Agenda

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  • That the published agenda for the April 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented / amended.

  • That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 6, 2021 be adopted as circulated.

RE: Agritourism Development Strategy

  • That Economic Development-2021-05 entitled Agritourism Development Strategy prepared by Nelson Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated April 19, 2021 be received; and

    That Council adopt the Town of Essex Agritourism Development Strategy and direct Administration to begin the implementation process.

RE: Building Report and Development Overview March 2021 

  • That Economic Development-2021-03 entitled Building Report and Development Overview March 2021 prepared by Nelson Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated April 19, 2021 be received for information.

RE: Community Improvement Plan Update (Quarter 1 2021)

  • That Economic Development-2021-04 entitled Community Improvement Plan Update (Quarter 1 2021) Summary prepared by Nelson Silveira, Economic Development Officer dated April 19, 2021 be received.

RE: Free Menstrual Products at Two Recreational Facilities

  • That Community Services Report 2021-004 entitled Free Menstrual Products at Two Town Recreational Facilities be received; and

    That Council approve the installation of menstrual dispensers and disposal containers at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and Harrow and Colchester South Complex for one year beginning in August 2021 as a pilot project to provide free access to menstrual products in Town of Essex recreation facilities.

RE: Refrigeration System at the Essex Centre Sports Complex

  • That Parks and Facilities-2021-03 report entitled Capital Project CS-21-0057 Refrigeration System at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, Scope Addition prepared by Jake Morassut, Manager, Parks and Facilities, dated April 19, 2021 be received;

    That Council approve the additional work of replacing of two Bitzer Compressors in 2021;

    That Council approve the addition of replacing two motor bearings while the compressors are being replaced; and

    That Council approve the addition of repairing the heat exchanger gaskets while the compressors and bearings are being replaced.

RE: Site Plan Control Approval - 3900 North Malden Road

  • That Planning-2021-08 entitled Site Plan Control Approval (3900 North Malden Road, Colchester North, Ward 2) prepared by Corinne Chiasson, Assistant Planner, Planning Services, dated April 19, 2021 be received; and

    That By-Law 2009, being a By-Law to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Essex and Lorne McKim for the conversion of the existing dwelling to accommodate the housing of farm help at 3900 North Malden Road, be executed and registered.

RE: By-Law to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Essex and Lorne McKIm

RE: Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment(s) to permit Second Dwelling Unit (SDU) Policies and Regulations for the Town of Essex

  • That Planning-2021-09 entitled Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment(s) to permit Second Dwelling Unit (SDU) Policies and Regulations for the Town of Essex prepared by Rita Jabbour, RPP, Manager, Planning Services dated April 19, 2021 be received;

    That By-Law Number 2013, Being a By-Law to Amend the Official Plan for the Town of Essex to Permit Second Dwelling Unit Policies in Detached Structures on Lands Designated “Agricultural”, be approved; and

    That Council direct Administration to prepare a Zoning By-Law Amendment with the proposed zoning regulations concerning Second Dwelling Units under Appendix B.

Re: By-Law to Amend The Official Plan for the Town of Essex

  • That all of the correspondence listed in Agenda Item 12.1 be received and, where indicated, to further share such information with the community using suitable methods of communication.

RE: Declaration of Provincial Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Amendments to the Reopening Ontario Act

RE: Declaration of Provincial Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Amendments to the Reopening Ontario Act

RE: Planning Act Timelines

RE: Support - Bill 257, Schedule C

RE: Letter of thanks for Essex Community Partnership Fund donation

RE: Paramedic Recognition Banners

  • That the correspondence from the County of Essex, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services requesting that temporary banners be hung for the period of May 16 to June 6, 2021 in support of Paramedic Services Week, be received and supported; and

    That Administration send a letter of no objection to E.L.K. Energy Inc. in support of the temporary banners.

RE: Land Acknowledgement

  • Moved byMayor Snively

    That Administration research and consult with local First Nations, indigenous organizations and other community champions in creating or developing a land acknowledgement statement for the Town of Essex.

RE: Safe and Reliable Supply of Electricity from Hydro One

  • Moved byCouncillor Bondy

    That Essex Council send a letter to Hydro One to let them know of the concerns we have in our municipality of frequent power outages that are negatively impacting both our residential homes and businesses.

RE: Recognizing Significant Dates

  • Moved byMayor Snively

    That the Town of Essex Council recognizes significant dates such as special milestone anniversaries and birthdays for members in our community. 

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Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 6, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 2007 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 6, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex, be read a third time and finally passed April 19, 2021.

Being a by-law to provide for the 13th Concession West Drain Reconsidered Report: New Bridge for Martin, Geographic Township of Colchester North, Project REI2020D027, Town of Essex, County of Essex

  • That By-Law 1988 being a by-law to provide for the 13th Concession West Drain Reconsidered Report: New Bridge for Martin, Geographic Township of Colchester North, Project REI2020D027, Town of Essex, County of Essex be read a third time and finally passed April 19, 2021.

Being a by-law to amend By-Law Number 1666, 1682, 1698, 1715, 1734, 1793, 1807, 1808, 1824, 1837, 1849, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1871, 1904, 1920, 1964, 1968, 1987, being by-laws to authorize Drainage works pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990.

  • That By-Law 2008 being a by-law to amend By-Law Number 1666, 1682, 1698, 1715, 1734, 1793, 1807, 1808, 1824, 1837, 1849, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1871, 1904, 1920, 1964, 1968, 1987, being by-laws to authorize Drainage works pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed April 19, 2021.

Being a by-law to establish tax rates and additional charges for Municipal, County and Education purposes for the year 2021

  • That By-Law 2010 being a by-law to establish tax rates and additional charges for Municipal, County and Education purposes for the year 2021 be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed April 19, 2021.

Being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 2014 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Essex be read a first, a second and a third time and finally passed April 19, 2021.

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex

  • That By-Law 2015 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Essex be read a first and a second time and provisionally adopted on April 19, 2021.

  • That the meeting be adjourned at [TIME].

RE: Background Study and Draft Amendment to Development Charges By-Law

Location: Electronic Meeting via Zoom

Livestream available at www.youtube.com/EssexOntario

Location: Electronic Meeting via Zoom

Livestream available at www.youtube.com/EssexOntario

Location: Electronic Meeting via Zoom

Livestream available at www.youtube.com/Essex/Ontario

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