TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

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Monday, December 05, 2022

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2A5

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

5.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We will begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations (comprising the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie Peoples), and of the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Peoples. We recognize the land as an expression of gratitude to those whose traditional territory we reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and thriving on the land since time immemorial. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island.

6.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

• 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:

6.1

Special Council Meeting Minutes - Planning - October 17, 2022

7.

DELEGATIONS

There are no delegations.

8.

REPORTS – CORPORATE SERVICES

8.1

2023 Budget Directions & Schedule

• It is recommended that:

  1. That Council APPROVE the proposed 2023 Budget Schedule.

9.

REPORTS - PARKS, FACILITIES, RECREATION & CULTURE

There are no reports.

10.

REPORTS - ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

There are no reports.

11.

REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

There are no reports.

12.

REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE

12.1

Amendment to By-law 2012-114, Respecting Taxi By-law – Rate Increase

• It is recommended that:

  1. The report from the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement dated October 17, 2022 regarding Amendment to By-law 2012-114, Respecting Taxi By-law – Rate Increase BE RECEIVED; and,
  2. Administration BE DIRECTED to amend By-law 2012-114 for the taxi rate increase, as outlined in Table 1 of the report.

12.2

Community Based Strategic Plan Development

• It is recommended that:

  1. Council DIRECT Administration to issue a Request for Proposal for a consultant to lead and facilitate the creation of a Community Based Strategic Plan; and,
  2. Council APPROVE an upset limit of $70,000.00 to fund this project, which amount shall be funded from the Contingency Reserve.

12.3

Exemption to Business Licensing – The Core

• It is recommended that:

  1. The report from the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement dated November 28, 2022 regarding an Exemption from Business Licensing By-law 2009-044 BE RECEIVED; and,
  2. A one-time exemption from the Business Licensing By-law 2009-044, Schedule A-58 (Trade Shows) for the Amherstburg Night Market BE GRANTED for the Amherstburg Night Market on December 10, 2022 behind 61 Richmond Street.

12.4

2023 Special Events Approval-Part I

• It is recommended that:

  1. The following events BE APPROVED:
     1. The House Youth Centre-Coldest Night of the Year Walk-February 25, 2023
     2. True Fest – January 28, 2023
  2. An exemption from table number 3-1(2) of Noise By-law #2001-43 with respect to the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers to allow for music BE GRANTED for the following events:
     1. The House Youth Centre-Coldest Night of the Year Walk-February 25, 2023
     2. True Fest – January 28, 2023
  3. The following events BE EXEMPT and PERMITTED for road closures to begin prior to 5pm:
     1. True Fest – January 28, 2023
  4. The Public Events Committee BE DIRECTED to confirm that the requirements identified by the Committee are met prior to the event.

      

12.5

Committee Structure Part One – Legislatively Mandated or Delegated Authority

• It is recommended that:

  1. Administration BE DIRECTED to advertise for lay member positions in the local newspaper and on the Town’s website in accordance with the Town’s Boards and Committees Appointment Policy to recruit members for the following Local Boards and Committees:
     1. Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee
     2. Co-An Park Committee
     3. Committee of Adjustment
     4. Dangerous Dog Appeal Committee
     5. Drainage Board
     6. Fence Viewers
     7. Heritage Committee
     8. Livestock Evaluators
     9. Property Standards
     10. Audit and Finance Advisory Committee
  2. Deputy Mayor Gibb and ___________ BE FORWARDED to the Essex County Striking Committee for consideration as Town representatives to the Essex County Library Board; and,
  3. Mayor Prue BE APPOINTED to the Essex Power Board of Directors; and,
  4. ___________ and ___________ BE APPOINTED as Council member representatives to the Essex Region Conservation Authority; and,
  5. Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the Boards and Committee Appointment Policy as noted in the December 5^th report entitled Committee Structure Part One – Legislatively Mandated or Delegated Authority.

12.6

Police Services Contract - Extension of Deadline to Renew

• It is recommended that:

  1. Council APPROVE the extension of the deadline to renew the current Police Services Contract with the Windsor Police Service to March 31, 2023; and,
  2. The Chief Administrative Officer BE DIRECTED to execute the required documents to effect this extension.

13.

INFORMATION REPORTS

• That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:

13.1

Building Activity Report for July, August, September & October 2022

14.

CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE

• That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:

14.1

Congratulatory Letter to the New Term of Council - Co-An Park

14.2

Membership Dues - Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame

14.3

2023-2027 ROMA Board of Directors - Call for Nominations

14.4

More Homes Built Faster - Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

14.5

Opposition to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 - Town of Aurora Resolution

14.6

CN Railway Contribution Requirements under the Drainage Act - Township of Warwick Resolution

14.7

Funding and Support for VIA Rail Services - City of Stratford Resolution

14.8

Healthcare Connect System for Members of the Canadian Armed Forces - Municipality of Brighton Resolution

15.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15.1

Unfinished Business List as at November 30, 2022

16.

NEW BUSINESS

17.

NOTICE OF MOTION

There are no Notices of Motion.

18.

BY-LAWS

18.1

By-law 2022-059 - Jeths Drain Improvements - 3rd & FINAL READING

• That By-law 2022-059 being a by-law to Provide for the Jeths Drain Improvements be taken as having been read a 3rd & Final time and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same. 

18.2

By-law 2022-106 - To Appoint a Municipal Clerk and Deputy Clerks

• That By-law 2022-106 being a by-law to Appoint a Municipal Clerk and Deputy Clerks to the Town of Amherstburg be taken as having been read three time and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

18.3

By-law 2022-108 - To Remove a Restrictive Covenant from Title at 4091 Concession 4 North

(Housekeeping item)

• That By-law 2022-108 being a by-law to Remove a Restrictive Covenant from Title at 4091 Concession 4 North be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

18.4

By-law 2022-109 - Confirmatory By-law

• That By-law 2022-109 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on November 28th, 29th, 30th and December 5th, 2022 be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

19.

ADJOURNMENT

• That Council rise and adjourn at      p.m.