TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2A5
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

2.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
 

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

(Public Council Meeting Agenda Items)

4.
REPORT OUT FROM IN-CAMERA SESSION - January 13, 2020
 

5.
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.
RECOGNITIONS
 

6.1
Long Service Award Recognition
 

  • That the recognition BE RECEIVED.

7.
DELEGATIONS
 

8.
REPORTS – CORPORATE SERVICES
 

There are no reports.

9.
REPORTS – PARKS, FACILITIES, RECREATION AND CULTURE
 

There are no reports.

10.
REPORTS – ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
 

There are no reports.

11.
REPORTS – PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
 

11.1
Refreshment Vehicle By-law Amendments and Operation on Town-owned Parkland
This item has attachments. 

1.Refreshment Vehicle Bylaw.pdf
2.2019 09 16 Amended 2009-44 Business Licensing By-Law 74.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The annual business licence fee for Refreshment Vehicles (All Classes) BE APPROVED at $204 plus applicable taxes effective January 28, 2020 and that an amendment to By-law 2019-082 for 2020 User Fees and Charges be brought to a future Council meeting to reflect this change;

       

    2. Refreshment Vehicles BE PERMITTED to operate on Town-owned land in accordance with the Park Permit regulations and that Administration BE AUTHORIZED to implement process to allow for refreshment vehicles on Town-owned property. as described in the report from the Manager of Licencing and Enforcement dated January 10, 2020;

       

    3. An annual Park Permit fee for Refreshment Vehicles (All Classes) on Town-owned lands BE APPROVED at $200 plus applicable taxes effective January 28, 2020 and an amendment to By-law 2019-082 for 2020 User Fees and Charges be brought to a future Council meeting to reflect this change; and,

       

    4. By-law 2020-006 being a by-law to amend Business Licence By-law 2009-44 be taken as having been read 3 times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

11.2
Zoning By-Law Amendment- ES Creek Road (Conc 3 Pt Lot 32)
This item has attachments. 

1.Zoning By-Law Amendment for 3671 Creek Road (Conc. 3 Pt Lot 32).pdf
2.Report to Council-January 27-ZBA ES Creek A-36-ATTACHMENTS.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. By-law 2020-009 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

11.3
Kingsbridge Subdivision Phase 5G - Subdivision Agreement File No. 37-T-13003
This item has attachments. 

1.Kingsbridge Subdivision Agreement-Phase 5G.pdf
2.Report to Council-January 27-Kingsbridge Phase 5 Sub Agreement-ATT - TF.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg ENTER INTO a Subdivision Agreement with 1027579 Ontario Limited for Kingsbridge Subdivision Phase 5G;

       

    2. By-law 2020-010 being a by-law to authorize the signing of a Subdivision Agreement for Kingsbridge Subdivision Phase 5G be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same; and,

       

    3. By-law 2020-011 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Drainage Agreement with 1078217 Ontario Ltd. and 1027579 Ontario Ltd. be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

       

11.4
Road Dedication of Reserves for lots on Plan 12M-534 (easterly extension of Whelan Avenue, Hilton Court, and Lambert Street) as Public Highway
This item has attachments. 

1.Road Dedication of Reserves for lots on Plan 12M-534 (Kingsbridge).pdf
2.Report to Council-Road Dedication Kingsbridge 12M-534-ATTACHMENTS.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The dedication of Blocks 85, 86, 87, and 88 on Plan 12M-534 (easterly extension of Whelan Avenue, Hilton Court and Lambert Court) as a Public Highway BE APPROVED; and,

       

    2. By-law 2020-012 being a by-law to dedicate Block 85, 86, 87, and 88 on Plan 12M-534 as a Public Highway be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

       

11.5
Kingsbridge Subdivision Parkland Conveyance
This item has attachments. 

1.Kingsbridge Subdivision Parkland Conveyance.pdf
2.Report to Council-January 27-KB Parkland Conveyance-ATTACHMENT.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The amended method of meeting parkland dedication requirements for the full Kingsbridge Subdivision development as outlined in the report from the Manager of Planning dated January 22, 2020 BE APPROVED;

       

    2. The conveyance of Parts 5 and 12 on the draft 12R plan (2.67 hectares) to 1078217 Ontario Limited in exchange for cash in lieu of parkland in the amount of $66,170 BE APPROVED and the funds be deposited into the Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund; and,

       

    3. Part 6 on the draft 12R Plan (2.02 hectares) BE DESIGNATED as conservation lands and Administration BE DIRECTED to bring related amendment to the Zoning By-law (1999-52 as amended).

       

12.
REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE
 

There are no reports.

13.
INFORMATION REPORTS
 

  • That the following information reports BE RECEIVED:

14.
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
 

  • That the following consent correspondence BE RECEIVED:

15.
CONSENT OTHER MINUTES
 

  • That the following minutes BE RECEIVED:

16.
OTHER MINUTES
 

16.1
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 5, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.2019 12 05 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes.pdf
2.EDAC Work Plan.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2019 BE RECEIVED; and,
    2. The 2020 work plan of the Economic Development Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED. 

16.2
Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - December 10, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.2019 12 10 - Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes.pdf
2.2017-revised-Mulit-year-Plan.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2019 BE RECEIVED; and,
    2. The statement on page 15 of the 2017 Revised Amherstburg Accessibility Plan which reads, “The Town of Amherstburg will put procedures in place to prevent severe disruptions to the accessible parts of our public spaces,” BE AMENDED to read, “The Town of Amherstburg provides preventative maintenance of accessible elements through routine maintenance and inspections. Emergency maintenance is provided, as needed, to address significant disruptions to accessible services. The Town notifies members of the public of temporary disruptions through the use of signage, the Town website, social media and/or the local newspaper.”

16.3
Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.2019 12 12 - Heritage Committee Minutes.pdf
2.Heritage Registry Assessment Update.pdf
3.Heritage Rebate Committee Report for 2018.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2019 BE RECEIVED;
    2. The following properties BE REMOVED from the Heritage Registry as Properties of Interest in accordance with the report, Town of Amherstburg Heritage Registry Assessment Update, from Meg Reiner, Heritage Preservation Services, dated December 12, 2019:
      • 73 Rankin Avenue
      • 217 Ramsay Street
      • 298 Ramsay Street
      • 316 Ramsay Street
      • 262 George Street
      • 82 Gore Street
      • 108 Gore Street
      • 91 Seymour Street
      • 63 Richmond Street
    3. The statement of cultural significance for 287 Dalhousie Street as a Property of Interest on the Heritage Registry INCLUDE that, "287 Dalhousie Street is significant due to the potential for archaeological excavations of the property. The existing structure is not significant.";
    4. The following properties BE ADDED to the Heritage Registry as Properties of Interest:
      • 257-265 Dalhousie Street
      • 248 Ramsay Street
      • 254 Ramsay Street
      • 277 Ramsay Street
      • 301 Ramsay Street
      • 299 Bathurst Street
      • 310 Bathurst Street
      • 316 Bathurst Street
      • 61 Murray Street
      • 94 Gore Street
    5. 6790 Essex County Road 50, 7143 Essex County Road 50 and 51 North Street BE PRESENTED with a heritage plaque by Council denoting the subject properties as designated heritage properties in the Town of Amherstburg; and,
    6. The 2018 Heritage Tax Rebates for 443 Dalhousie Street and 273 Ramsay Street as endorsed by the Heritage Committee and outlined in the report from the Chief Building Official entitled, Heritage Rebate Applications for the 2018 Calendar Year BE APPROVED.

16.4
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.2019 12 04 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Park and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2019 BE RECEIVED; and,
    2. Schedule A2 of the County Official Plan BE INCORPORATED into the Parks Master Plan to distinguish the urban areas of the Town of Amherstburg in place of the map on page 8.

16.5
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 01 08 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and,
    2. Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a short list of potential projects to utilize the $75,000 placed in the 2020 Budget for the Parks Reserve.

16.6
Drainage Board Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Drainage Board Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2020 -FINAL.pdf

  • It is recommended that:

    1. The Drainage Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2020 BE RECEIVED;
    2. The request from Doug Beaudoin for the replacement of the access culvert over the 6th Concession Drain per Section 78 of the Drainage Act BE ACCEPTED; as recommended by the Drainage Board;
    3. The appointment of the firm of N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. for the repair and improvement to the 6th Concession Drain BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board; 
    4. The drainage apportionment for land parcel severance Consent B/14/19 BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board;
    5. The drainage apportionment for land parcel severance Consent B/21/19 BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board; and,
    6. The drainage apportionment for land parcel severance and land merger and Consent B/23/19 BE APPROVED, as recommended by the Drainage Board.

17.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

18.
NEW BUSINESS
 

19.
NOTICE OF MOTION
 

There were no Notices of Motion.

20.
BY-LAWS
 

20.1
By-law 2019-093 - New Access Culvert on the Dupuis Drain for Bastien - 3rd & Final Reading
This item has attachments. 

1.191018 - Bylaw 2019-093 - New Access Culvert on Dupuis Drain for Bastien - Provisional.pdf

  • That By-law 2019-093 being a by-law to provide for the New Access Culvert on the Dupuis Drain for Bastien, be taken as having been read a 3rd & Final time and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

20.2
By-law 2020-014 - Confirmatory By-law
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-014 - Confirmatory By-law Jan 27.pdf

  • That By-law 2020-014 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meeting held January 27th, 2020, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.

21.
SPECIAL IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
 

  • That Council move into an In-Camera Meeting of Council directly following Regular session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reason:

    Item A - Acquisition and Disposition of Property - Section 239(2)(c) - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, Section 239(2)(i) - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position, or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

22.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   
 

(In-Camera Meeting Agenda Items)

23.
ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
 

24.
RESUMPTION OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
 

  • That Council resume Regular session at       p.m.

25.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • That Council rise and adjourn at      p.m.

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