Regular Council Meeting
Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Tecumseh Town Hall - Council Chambers
917 Lesperance Road
Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1W9

A.
Roll Call

 

B.
Order

 

C.
Report Out of Closed Meeting

 

D.
Moment of Silence

 

E.
National Anthem

 

F.
Land Acknowledgement

 

We acknowledge that we are on land and surrounded by water, originally inhabited by Indigenous Peoples who have travelled this area since time immemorial. This territory is within the lands honoured by the Wampum Treaties; agreements between the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Lenni Lenape and allied Nations to peacefully share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Specifically, we would like to acknowledge the presence of the Three Fires Confederacy Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi and Huron/Wendat Peoples. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture while remaining committed to moving forward respectfully with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

G.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

H.
Minutes

 

1.
Regular Council Meeting - October 11, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-10-11 RCM Minutes AXES.pdf

2.
Special Council Meeting- September 13, 2022 Customer Service Strategy

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-09-13 SCM Minutes AXES.pdf

3.
Special Council Meeting - November 14, 2022 - Council Elect Information Workshop

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-11-14 SCM Minutes AXES.pdf

4.
Special Council Meeting - November 15, 2022 - Inaugural Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-11-15 SCM Minutes AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the October 11, 2022 minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, and the minutes of the September 13 and November 14, 2022 Special Council Meetings as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be adopted.

  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Alicia Higgison
    Seconded byCouncillor James Dorner

    ​That the minutes of the Tuesday, November 15, 2022 meeting of the Special Council as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be approved

I.
Supplementary Agenda Adoption

 
  • Recommendation

    That the supplementary items added to the Regular Meeting agenda regarding Report FS-2022-12 entitled Budget Variance Report- August 2022 be approved

J.
Delegations

 

1.
Building Services Operational Review

This item has attachments. 
1.Building Services Operational Review AXES.pdf

Peter Valore, Manager Building Services & Chief Building Official (CBO) and Dan Lunardi, Acting Chief Building Official

  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    Move the report forward on the agenda

a.
DS-2022-45 Building Services Operational Review November 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.DS-2022-45 Building Services Operational Review November 2022 AXES.pdf
2.DS-2022-45 Attachment 1 - Building Services Operational Review Document AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That Report DS-2022-45 entitled “Building Services Operational Review, November 2022”, be received.

    And that the “Building Service Operational Review dated November 22, 2022”, as attached to DS-2022-45, be approved in principle;

    And further that final approval and implementation of the Building Service Operational Review be referred to 2023 budget deliberations.

K.
Communications - For Information

 

1.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated November 15, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-11-15 Minister Clark Congratulations to Mayor and Council AXES.pdf

Re: Congratulations on Municipal Elections

2.
Town of Perry dated October 11, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Township of Perry and Municipality of Brighton - Healthcare Connect System - Canadian Armed Forces AXES C.pdf

Re: Healthcare Connect System for Members of the Canadian Armed Forces

3.
Essex Region Conservation Authority dated November 17, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-11-17 ERCA Letter - Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act AXES.pdf

Re: Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act

  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Communications - For Information 1 through 3 as listed on the Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Regular Council Agenda, be received.

  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor James Dorner

    That the Town of Tecumseh support the Township of Perry's resolution regarding changes to be made to the Healthcare Connect system for Members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That the Town of Tecumseh support the Essex Region Conservation Authority's correspondence dated November 17, 2022 regarding Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act. 

L.
Communications - Action Required

 

1.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities dated November 11, 2022

 

Re: Sustainable Communities Conference 2023 (View Here)

2.
Congress for the New Urbanism

 

Re: Conference May 31- June 3, 2023 (View Here)

  • Recommendation
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the Mayor and Members of Council be authorized to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2023 Sustainable Communities Conference, at a cost of $100 per person, and to attend the Congress for the New Urbanism, at a cost of $550 US per person, in accordance with the Town’s Professional Development Policy and subject to funding in the 2023 Budget. 

M.
Committee Minutes

 

1.
Police Services Board dated October 17, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-10-17 PSB Draft Minutes AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the October 17, 2022 minutes of the Police Services Board, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be accepted.

2.
Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area dated October 19, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-10-19 TOTBIA Board Minutes AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the Wednesday, October 19, 2022 minutes of the Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area, as were duplicated and delivered to the members, be accepted.

N.
Reports

 

1.
Community & Recreation Services

 

a.
CRS-2022-15 Recreation Programs and Special Events 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.CRS-2022-15 Recreation Programs and Special Events 2023 .pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That Report CRS-2022-15 respecting Recreation Programs and Special Events 2023 be received.

    And that the associated costs of the 2023 Recreation Programs and Special Events be referred to the 2023 budget deliberations.

b.
CRS-2022-16 Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence - l'Essor High School Agreement Amendment

This item has attachments. 
1.CRS-2022-16 Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence Lessor High School Agreement - Amendment AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That the Town enter into an Amending License Agreement with Conseil scolaire catholique Providence for the School Board Lands, satisfactory in form and content to the Town’s Solicitor;

    And that By-law 2022-087, being a bylaw to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending License Agreement be adopted.

2.
Community Safety & Fire Services

 

a.
CS-2022-02 Emergency Management Appointment

This item has attachments. 
1.CS-2022-02 Emergency Management Appointments AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That  Report CS-2022-02 entitled “Emergency Management Appointments By-Law”, be received.

    And that the “Emergency Management Appointments By-Law” By-Law 2022-086 be adopted.

3.
Development Services

 

a.
DS-2022-32 Zoning By-law Amendment, 12106 Tecumseh Road, Scheduling of a Public Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.DS-2022-32 Zoning By-law Amendment, 12106 Tecumseh Road, Scheduling of a Public Meeting AXES.pdf
2.DS-2022-32 Attachment 1 - Property Location with Proposed Building Footprint AXES.pdf
3.DS-2022-32 Attachment 2 - Preliminary Site Plan AXES.pdf
4.DS-2022-32 Attachment 3A - Preliminary Architectural Renderings 1 AXES.pdf
5.DS-2022-32 Attachment 3B - Preliminary Architectural Renderings 2 AXES.pdf
6.DS-2022-32 Attachment 4 - Property Location and Surrounding Land Uses AXES.pdf
7.DS-2022-32 Attachment 5 - Official Plan Map AXES.pdf
8.DS-2022-32 Attachment 6 - Zoning Map AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That the scheduling of a public meeting, to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., in accordance with the Planning Act for a zoning by-law amendment application submitted for a 0.35 hectare (0.87 acre) parcel of land located on the north side of Tecumseh Road, at its intersection with Poisson Street (12106 Tecumseh Road), seeking to amend Zoning By-law 1746 by rezoning the subject land from “General Commercial Zone (C3)” to a site-specific “General Commercial Zone (C3-17)” to permit the construction of a 5-storey, 40-unit, mixed-use commercial/residential development, be authorized.

b.
DS-2022-44 Bill 23, The More Homes Built Faster Act, Summary Report

This item has attachments. 
1.DS-2022-44 Bill 23 the More Homes Built Faster Act Summary Report_mme edits AXES.pdf
2.DS-2022-44 Attachment 1-Watson and Associates Letter October 31, 2022 Re Changes to Acts AXES .pdf
3.DS-2022-44 Attachment 2-Watson and Associates Letter November 11, 2022 Re Development Charges AXES.pdf
4.DS-2022-44 Attachment 3 -Watson and Associates Letter November 14, 202 Re Conservation Authorities AXES.pdf
5.DS-2022-44 Attachment 4-Watson and Associates Letter November 16, 2022 re Parkland AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That Report DS-2022-44 Bill 23 –More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Summary Report, be received;

    And that Report DS-2022-44 be submitted to the Province through the Environmental Registry of Ontario as comments from the Town of Tecumseh on Bill 23;

    And further that Administration draft and send a letter to the Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie regarding Council's support of Report DS-2022-44 entitled "Bill 23 More homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Summary Report".

c.
DS-2022-46 Tecumseh Lakeshore - Shared Commercial Economic Development Strategy - 2023 Implementation Program

This item has attachments. 
1.DS-2022-46 Tecumseh-Lakeshore Shared Commercial Economic Development Strategy – 2023 Implementation Program AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That Report DS-2022-46, entitled “Tecumseh Lakeshore-Shared Commercial Economic Development Strategy - 2023 Implementation Program", be received.

    And that final approval and implementation of the programs proposed for implementation in 2023, as identified in Report DS-2022-46, be referred to 2023 budget deliberations.

4.
Financial Services

 

a.
FS-2022-10 Essex Powerlines Corporation Long Term Financing Agreement Renewal

This item has attachments. 
1.FS-2022-10 Essex Powerlines Corporation Long Term Financing Agreement Renewal AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That Report FS-2022-10 Essex Powerlines Corporation Long-Term Financing Agreement Renewal be received;

    And that By-law 2022-085 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Long-Term Financing Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Essex Powerlines Corporation be adopted.

b.
FS-2022-11 2021 Annual Report on Investment and Cash Management

This item has attachments. 
1.FS-2022-11 2021 Annual Report on Investment and Cash Management AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Alicia Higgison
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report FS-2022-11 entitled "2021 Annual Report on Investment and Cash Management" be received.

c.
FS-2022-12 Budget Variance Report - August 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.FS-2022-12 Budget Variance Report - August 2022 AXES.pdf
2.FS-2022-12 Attachment 1 - Projected Fiscsal 2022 Surplus (Deficit) AXES.pdf
3.FS-2022-12 Attachment 2 - Notable Variances by Department AXES.pdf
4.FS-2022-12 Attachment 3 All Depts except PWES - Capital Variance Summary by Department - August 2022 AXES.pdf
5.FS-2022-12 Attachment 4 PWES only - Capital Variance Summary by Department - August 2022 AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor James Dorner

    That Report FS-2022-12 Budget Variance Report – August 2022, showing a projected tax-supported surplus of $483,000 and a rate-supported deficit of $64,000 be received.

5.
Legislative & Clerk Services

 

a.
LCS-2022-34 Appointment of an Alternate Member to Essex County Council

This item has attachments. 
1.LCS-2022-34 Appointment of an Alternate Member to Essex County Council AXES.pdf
2.LCS-2022-34 Attachment 1 - DRAFT POLICY - Appointment of an Alternate to County Council AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That Report LCS-2022-34 entitled “Appointment of an Alternate Member to Essex County Council” be received;

    And that the draft policy entitled “Appointment of an Alternate Member to County Council” be approved;

    And further that Council commence the appointment of an Alternate Member to County Council;

    And furthermore that Councillor Brian Houston be appointed as the alternate member of County Council for the 2022-2026 term of Council.

b.
LCS-2022-35 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Results and Voter Turnout

This item has attachments. 
1.LCS-2022-35 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Results and Voter Turnout AXES.pdf
2.LCS-2022-35 Attachment 1 – Windsor Essex Voter Turnout AXES.pdf
3.LCS-2022-35 Attachment 2 -Municipal Voter Turnout AXES.pdf
4.LCS-2022-35 Attachment 3 - Daily Voter Turnout AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    That Report LCS-2022-35 entitled “2022 Municipal and School Board Election Results and Voter Turnout” be received.

c.
LCS-2022-36 Accessibility Report - 2022 Tecumseh Municipal Elections

This item has attachments. 
1.LCS-2022-36 Accessibility Report - 2022 Tecumseh Municipal Election AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor James Dorner
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That Report LCS-2022-36 entitled “Accessibility Report: 2022 Municipal and School Board Election”, be received;

    And that Report LCS-2022-36 be posted on the Town’s website for public access.

6.
Public Works & Engineering Services

 

a.
PWES-2022-41 Upper Little River Watershed Drainage and Master Plan Class EA - Project Update and Notice of Study Completion

This item has attachments. 
1.PWES-2022-41 Upper Little River Watershed Drainage and Master Plan Class EA-Project Update-Notice of Study Completion A.pdf
2.PWES-2022-41 Attachment 1 - Site Location Plan AXES.pdf
3.PWES-2022-41 Attachment 2- Tecumseh Watershed Areas AXES.pdf
4.PWES-2022-41 Attachment 3 - 2022 ULREA Executive Summary AXES.pdf
5.PWES-2022-41 Attachment 4 - Master Plan Approach 1 and 2 AXES.pdf
6.PWES-2022-41 Attachment 5 - ERCA Board Report BD20.22 AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Alicia Higgison

    That Council endorse the issuance of the Notice of Study Completion by the Essex Region Conservation Authority for the Upper Little River Watershed Drainage and Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment to commence the 30-day review period.

b.
PWES-2022-43 Transfer of License Agreement on Title to Lands at 5220 and 5250 Outer Drive and 5245 Burke Street

This item has attachments. 
1.PWES-2022-43 Transfer of License Agreement on Title to Lands at 5220 and 5250 Outer Drive and 5245 Burke Street AXES.pdf
2.PWES-2022-43 Attach 1 - Location Map Outer_Burke_ProvateWatermain2022 AXES.pdf
3.PWES-2022-43 Attach 2 - Report to Council 2003-03-25 RCM Agenda AXES.pdf
4.PWES-2022-43 Attach 3 - BYLAW 2003-022 AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded byCouncillor James Dorner

    That Report PWES-2022-43 regarding the Transfer of License Agreement on Title to Lands at 5220 and 5250 Outer Drive and 5245 Burke Street be received;

    And that By-law 2022-084 be given its first, second and third reading, transferring the License Agreement, via Consent, between the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Moldplas Inc. and Build-A-Mold Limited to The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Nobel REIT Limited Partnership by its general partner Nobel REIT GP Inc. to reflect the new property ownership.

O.
By-Laws

 

1.
By-Law 2022-082

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-082 Appoint of Alternative Council Member County Council 2022-10-19 AXES.pdf

A By-Law to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Council of the County of Essex during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor

2.
By-Law 2022-083

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-083 Appointments By-law_2022-11-22 AXES.pdf

Being a by-law to confirm and appoint certain officers, servants and employees of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh

3.
By-Law 2022-084  

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-084 License Transfer Agreement- Final AXES C.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize  the execution of a License Agreement between The Corporation of  the Town of Tecumseh and Nobel REIT GP Inc.

4.
By-Law 2022-085

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-085 Essex Power Long Term Financing Agreement 2022-11-22 AXES.pdf
2.By-Law 2022-085 Agreement - Essex Power Long Term Financing 2022-11-22 AXES.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Long Term Financing Agreement with The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Essex Powerlines Corporation

5.
By-Law 2022-086

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-086 EM Appointments ByLaw Final AXES.pdf

Being a by-law to establish an Emergency Management Program for the Town of Tecumseh and to appoint certain positions required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

6.
By-Law 2022-087

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-087 L'Essor Soccer Field License Agreement AXES C.pdf

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an amending Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Conseil scolaire catholique Providence

  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded byCouncillor Brian Houston

    ​That By-Law 2022-82 a by-law to appoint an Alternate Members to the Council of the county of Essex during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor;

    That By-Law 2022-083 being a by-law to confirm and appoint certain officers, servants, and employees of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-Law 2022-084 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a License Agreement between The Corporation o the Town of Tecumseh and Nobel REIT GP Inc.;

    That By-Law 2022-085 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Long Term Financing Agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Essex Powerlines Corporation;

    That By-Law 2022-086 being a by-law to establish an Emergency Management Program for the Town of Tecumseh and to appoint certain positions required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act;

    That By-Law 2022-087 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an amending Licence Agreement between The corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Conseil scolaire catholic Providence. 

    Be given first and second reading.
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That By-Law 2022-82 a by-law to appoint an Alternate Members to the Council of the county of Essex during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor;

    That By-Law 2022-083 being a by-law to confirm and appoint certain officers, servants, and employees of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh;

    That By-Law 2022-084 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a License Agreement between The Corporation o the Town of Tecumseh and Nobel REIT GP Inc.;

    That By-Law 2022-085 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Long Term Financing Agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Essex Powerlines Corporation;

    That By-Law 2022-086 being a by-law to establish an Emergency Management Program for the Town of Tecumseh and to appoint certain positions required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act;

    That By-Law 2022-087 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an amending Licence Agreement between The corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Conseil scolaire catholic Providence. 

    Be given third and final reading.

P.
Unfinished Business

 

Q.
New Business

 

R.
Motions

 

1.
Confirmatory By-law 2022-088

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2022-088 Confirming 2022-11-22 AXES.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Brian Houston
    Seconded byCouncillor Rick Tonial

    That By-Law 2022-088 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, November 22, 2022, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.

S.
Notices of Motion

 

T.
Next Meeting

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2022


6:00 pm Special Council Meeting - Committee and Board Appointments


7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting 

U.
Adjournment

 
  • Recommendation
    Moved byCouncillor Alicia Higgison
    Seconded byCouncillor James Dorner

    ​That there being no further business, the Tuesday, November 22, 2022 meeting of the Regular Council be adjourned at 10:14 pm.

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