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Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda (also available at www.countyofessex.on.ca) Wednesday, April 20, 2016 County Council Chambers 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre Electronic Agenda Instructions: Anything in blue and underlined denotes an attachment/link. By clicking the links on the agenda page, you can jump directly to that section of the agenda. To manoeuver back to the agenda page, use the Ctrl + Home keys simultaneously or use the “Bookmark” icon on the navigation panel to the left of your screen. 6:15 PM Closed Meeting Moved by Seconded by That Council move into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason: • Labour relations and employee negotiations 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 1. Moment of Reflection 2. Singing of ‘O Canada’ 3. Recording of Attendance 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Corporation of the County of Essex Phone: 519-776-6441 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6 FAX: 519-776-4455 TTY Telephone (Toll Free): 1-877-624-4832 1 Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 5. Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Seconded by That the minutes of the April 6, 2016 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented. 6. County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks 7. Delegations and Presentations A) Diane Marley, Resident, Town of Kingsville To speak to Essex County Council regarding the County’s portion of funding for the new mega hospital. Moved by Seconded by That Ms. Marley be permitted to address County Council. B) Charlie Hotham, Director, Windsor Construction Association To speak to Essex County Council regarding the County’s portion of funding for the new mega hospital Moved by Seconded by That Mr. Hotham be permitted to address County Council. 8. Communications A) Correspondence 1) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) View the online versions of the AMO Watch File, dated April 7, 2016 and April 14, 2016. 2) Received e-mail, dated April 4, 2016 regarding the following Policy Updates: 2 Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 - Legislative Changes to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA) - AMO Report to the Member Municipalities Highlights of the April 2016 Board Meeting - Municipal Infrastructure Placemat 2016. 3) Received e-mail, dated April 12, 2016 regarding an AMO Policy Update – Bill 151 Waste-Free Ontario Now Sent to Standing Committee. 4) Kathleen Wynne, Premier Received correspondence, dated March 23, 2016 responding to Council’s correspondence regarding the Waukesha water diversion application submitted for approval under the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement. 5) Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade Received e-mailed correspondence, dated March 2016 from Minister Michael Chan, regarding the Lincoln M. Alexander Award. 6) The Regional Municipality of Peel Received e-mailed correspondence, dated March 18, 2016 from Frank Dale, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer seeking support for their resolution regarding Ambulance Communications and Dispatch Services Advocacy. (Chief Krauter’s recommendation in support of resolution is attached) 7) Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs Received e-mailed correspondence, dated April, 2016 from Minister Mario Sergio, regarding June marking the 32nd anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario. 3 Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 8) University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus Received correspondence, dated March 24, 2016 from Chris Gillard, Chair, Scholarships and Awards Committee, thanking the County of Essex for the generous contribution. 9) Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Received e-mailed copy of News from the Windsor- Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, dated April 12, 2016. 10) Township of Georgian Bay Received correspondence, dated April 7, 2016 from Jessica Gunby, Acting Clerk regarding their Council’s resolution on the Enforcement of “No Wake” Zones. 11) Collège Boréal Received correspondence, dated April 8, 2016 from Nil Parent, Co-odinator of Settlement Services regarding their proposal to become a Resettlement Assistance Program service provider in the Essex County region. 12) Township of North Frontenac Received correspondence, dated April 13, 2016 from Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager seeking support for their Council’s resolution regarding Independent Electrical System Operator Renewal of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts. 13) Township of North Stormont Received copy of their Council’s resolution regarding Ontario Energy Board. 4 Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 14) Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Received request to provide Council with a copy of their correspondence, dated December 10, 2015 from Matt Marchand, President and CEO regarding the New Windsor-Essex Hospitals System. 15) Windsor Construction Association (WCA) and Heavy Construction Association of Windsor (HCA) Received request to provide Council with a copy of their correspondence, dated February 17, 2016 from Steve Koustonicolas, WCA and Ryan Wall, HCA and Jim Lyons Executive Director regarding the “Mega Hospital” project. 16) Linda Dueckman Received card of appreciation for thoughtfulness shown at time of her retirement from the Sun Parlor Home. Moved by Seconded by That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for April 20, 2016, be received and the noted action be approved. B) Resolutions There were no resolutions for the April 20, 2016 County Council meeting. 9. Consent Agenda A) Legal Invoices Report Report Number 2016-R008-ADM-0420-BG, dated April 20, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer. Moved by Seconded by That the administrative report listed as item 9. A) on the Consent Agenda for April 20, 2016 be approved. 5 Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 10. Reports and Questions A) 2015 Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) Land Ambulance Service Review Final Report Report Number 2016-R003-EMS-0420-BK, dated April 20, 2016, from Bruce Krauter, Chief Essex Windsor EMS. B) Road Licensing Agreement Report Number 2016-R012-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer. C) Tender Summary – 2016 Structure Rehabilitation (4) Report Number 2016-R14-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer. D) Tender Summary – 2016 Roads Rehabilitation (2) Report Number 2016-R15-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer. E) Essex County Road Network Designation Report Number 2016-R16-ENG-0420-TRB, dated April 20, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer. F) Introduction of Non-Union Short Term Income Protection Plan Report Number 2016-R02-HR-0420-GPS, dated April 20, 2016 from Greg Schlosser, Director, Human Resources. G) Proposed Cost Sharing Allocation – Windsor-Essex Hospitals’ System Plan Report Number 2016-R007-ADM-0420-BG, dated April 20, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer. 6 Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting April 20, 2016 H) 2016 AMO Conference Update Verbal Report from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer. 11. Unfinished Business A) Joint Administrative Committee Report on 2016 Essex- Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Budget Report dated April 4, 2016 from the Joint City/County Administrative Committee appointed under the dispute resolution clause of the EWSWA Agreement, to make a recommendation to Windsor City Council on the 2016 EWSWA Budget. (For the information of County Council). 12. New Business A) Public Reporting of Closed Meeting 13. Adoption of By-Laws A) By-law Number 22-2016 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Municipal Access Agreement with Luxline Network Corporation. B) By-law Number 23-2016 Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the County of Essex (April 20, 2016). Moved by Seconded by That By-laws #22-2016 and #23-2016, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. 14. Notice of Motion 15. Adjournment This document is available in alternative formats upon request. 7 Essex County Council Regular Meeting Minutes (also available at County of Essex website) Wednesday, April 6, 2016 County Council Chambers 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 1. Moment of Reflection 2. Singing of ‘O Canada’ 3. Recording of Attendance Deputy Mayor Al Fazio and Deputy Mayor Marc Bondy were absent. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest. 5. Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes 70-16 Moved by Mr. DiCarlo Seconded by Mr. Queen That the minutes of the March 16, 2016 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented. Carried 6. County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks Warden Bain welcomed the members and noted that he had attended the following events: • Regional Consultation Session for a Safer Ontario – attended by members of County Council and local police boards • Meals on Wheels deliveries 8 Essex County Council Minutes Regular Meeting Page 2 of 8 April 6, 2016 6. County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks (Continued…) • Cross Border meeting for the new Gordie Howe Bridge • Social Innovation Project held in Essex • My Home, My Choice – housing program for individuals with disabilities • St. Clair College Alumni of Distinction Awards • Ribbon Cutting event at Hospice of Erie Shores Campus Warden Bain advised that the Agricultural Hall of Fame Awards ceremonies would be held in Harrow on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm. In addition, he noted that there would be a Public Information Session regarding CWATS, as well as a facility design study for County Road 2 from East Pike Road to Albert Road in Lakeshore on April 12, 2016 at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore. 7. Delegations and Presentations There were no delegations for the April 6, 2016 meeting of County Council. 8. Communications A) Correspondence 71-16 Moved by Mr.