TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

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Monday, March 24, 2025

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

(Public Council Meeting Agenda Items)

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.

REPORT OUT FROM IN-CAMERA SESSION

7.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

8.

DELEGATIONS

9.

PRESENTATIONS

10.

REPORTS – CORPORATE SERVICES

10.1

Annual Treasurer’s Report – 2024 Council and Appointee Statement on Remuneration and Expenses

• It is recommended that:

  1. The report from the Treasurer dated February 26, 2025, regarding Annual Treasurer’s Report – 2024 Council and Appointee Statement on Remuneration and Expenses BE RECEIVED for information

11.

REPORTS - PARKS, RECREATION AND FACILITIES

There are no reports. 

12.

REPORTS - INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

12.1

Amherstburg Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Upgrade and Redundancy Protection Project – Noise By-law Exemption

• It is recommended that:

  1. A Noise Exemption for Amico Design Build Inc. BE APPROVED from Noise By-law 2001-43, table 3-1, section 13 with respect to the operation of any equipment in connection with construction between the hours of 8:00pm and 6:00am until October 31, 2026;

12.2

Infrastructure Standards Manual

• It is recommended that:

  1. The May 25, 2009, Town of Amherstburg’s Development Manual BE RESCINDED in accordance with the March 24, 2025 report titled Infrastructure Standards Manual;

  2. The first Appendix of the new Development Manual, Appendix A: Infrastructure Standards Manual BE ADOPTED as presented at the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and that all infrastructure development occurring within the Town follow the requirements within the Infrastructure Standards Manual;

  3. The Director of Infrastructure Services BE AUTHORIZED to have delegated authority to approve changes to the Development Manual and Appendix A: Infrastructure Standards Manual should the Manual require revisions to remain compliant with provincial regulation and engineering best practises; and,

  4. Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy to include this provision.

13.

REPORTS - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

13.1

Zoning By-law Amendment for 1267 Front Road North, Riverview Subdivision and Endorsement of Redline Draft Plan

• It is recommended that:

  1. By-law 2025-015 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999- 52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands located at 1267 Front Road North being River Subdivision, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

  2. Administration BE DIRECTED to NOTIFY the County of Essex that the Town of Amherstburg supports the minor change to the revised draft plan approval for Riverview Subdivision.

13.2

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 300 Victoria Street

• It is recommended that:

  1. Official Plan Amendment #26 BE ADOPTED; AND
  2. By-law 2025-024 being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment #26, to amend the Official Plan for the subject lands located at 300 Victoria Street, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; AND
  3. Official Plan Amendment #26 BE FORWARDED to the County of Essex for approval; AND
  4. By-law 2025-025 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands located at 300 Victoria Street, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

14.

REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE

14.1

2025 Special Events Approval Part 2

• It is recommended that:

   

  1. The following events BE APPROVED:
     1. Woofa Roo
     2. Music Off the Backporch
     3. Good Friday Procession - Way of the Cross
     4. Amherstburg Family Road Rally
     5. Fishing Derby
     6. Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy
  2. An exemption from table number 3-1(2) of the 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. Woofa Roo
     2. Music Off the Backporch
     3. Amherstburg Family Road Rally
     4. Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy
  3. The fee waiver requests BE RECEIVED and FILED:
     1. Good Friday Procession - Way of the Cross
  4. The Special Events Resource Team BE DIRECTED to confirm that the requirements identified by the Team are met prior to the event. 

14.2

Short Term Rental Follow Up

• It is recommended that:

  1. The report dated February 13, 2025 regarding Short Term Rentals BE RECEIVED for information; and

  2. That Council PASS the by-law amendment to the Town’s Short-Term Rental By-Law 2023-059 (A By-Law regulating Short Term Rentals) as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same and DIRECT Administration to update the User Fees.

14.3

Business Licensing By-law and Licensing Committee

• It is recommended that:

  1. The report from the Manager of Licensing and Enforcement dated December 16^th, 2024 regarding a Business Licensing By-law BE RECEIVED; and

  2. By-law 2025-002 being a By-law to regulate business licensing be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

  3. By-law 2024-018 being a By-law to Appoint Members to the Licensing Committee be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same;

  4. That the 2022-2026 Committee Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to include the Licensing Committee as noted in the report of March 24, 2025

15.

INFORMATION REPORTS

15.1

WPS Amherstburg Detachment Policing Activities Report - February 2025

• It is recommended that:

  1. The WPS Amherstburg Detachment Policing Activities Report for February 2025 BE RECEIVED for information.

15.2

2024 Year End Building Activity Report

• It is recommended that:

  1. The report from the Chief Building Official dated February 14, 2025 regarding 2024 Year End Building Activity for the construction year from January to the end of December 2024 BE RECEIVED for information.

16.

CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE

There is no consent correspondence.

17.

CORRESPONDENCE

17.1

20th Annual ACOC Business Excellence Awards - Sponsorship Opportunities

17.2

Proclamation and Flag Raising - World Autism Day 2025

18.

CONSENT OTHER MINUTES

• That the following minutes BE RECEIVED:

18.1

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2025

18.2

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2025

18.3

Audit and Finance Advisory Committee Meeting - February 3, 2025

18.4

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - February 5, 2025

18.5

Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2025

18.6

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - March 5, 2025

19.

OTHER MINUTES

19.1

Drainage Board Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025

• It is recommended that:

  1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025 BE RECEIVED;
  2. The engineer’s report, prepared by Rood Engineering Inc. dated January 16, 2025 for the improvements to the Sam Paquette Drain for Northside Recycle BE RECEIVED; and Council PROVISIONALLY ADOPT By-law 2025-018 which appends the engineer’s report for the improvements to the Branch Drain and Subsequent Connection to the Sam Paquette Drain for Northside Recycle Inc. by giving first and second reading and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; as recommended by the Drainage Board;
  3. The Town of Essex Notice to the Tribunal Information package to update the assessment schedule for the McLean Drain under Section 76(1) BE RECEIVED, and Council SUPPORT the Town of Essex's request under Section 76(1) of the Drainage Act to appoint Peralta Engineering for the variation of assessment on the McLean Drain, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
  4. Council ACCEPT the request from the Road Authority(s) on the requirement for drainage on Concession 3 N under Section 4 of the Drainage Act; and, Council APPOINT Josh Warner, P.Eng., of R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. under Section 4 of the Drainage Act for the examination and report on the Concession 3 N drainage scheme, as recommended by the Drainage Board; and
  5. Council APPROVE the drainage apportionments as listed in the minutes.

20.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

20.1

Unfinished Business List - March 2025

21.

NEW BUSINESS

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION

23.

BY-LAWS

23.1

2025-023 Housekeeping By-law

• By-law 2025-023 being a by-law to amend By-law 2023-061 regulating Encroachments on Public Lands, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

23.2

By-law 2025-003 - 4th Concession Road Drain - Third and Final Reading

• It is recommended that:

  1. By-law 2025-003, as amended, being a by-law to provide for the 4th Concession Road Drain be read a third and final time and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

23.3

2025-022 Confirmatory By-law

• By-law 2025-022 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on the March 24, 2025 be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

24.

ADJOURNMENT

• That Council rise and adjourn at      p.m.