November 12th Meeting

This week, Town Council begins at 6pm with a Special Meeting to discuss the newly completed Brighton Road Traffic Review. The full agenda can be found here.

Tim Kooistra and Mike Walters, Dillon Consulting Limited will be present to report on their findings. Recommendations include:

Multi-Use Pathway
• Remove the “stop sign paddles” at all intersections along Brighton Road
• Introduce pavement markings and signage along the pathway
• Introduce “crossrides” where the pathway crosses a stop-control side street
• Retain existing median islands Roundabout (with Tecumseh Road East)
• Introduce pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) on the west and north legs
• Introduce a “crossride” where the pathway crosses the south leg
• Introduce a painted yellow line between the truck apron and the drive aisle

All-Way Stop (with (Old) Tecumseh Road)
• Undertake minor signage changes and enhancements

Traffic Circles (with Aloha Drive and Southwind Crescent)
• Retain both traffic circles with the following enhancements:
• Introduce a “crossride” where the multi-use pathway crosses the east legs
• Raise the splitter island on the east legs only to be 75mm above the surface of the road (similar to the existing truck apron)

Traffic Calming
• Introduce additional traffic calming measures on Brighton Road between the VIA railway and the roundabout at Tecumseh Road East (Potential Option: 2 Sets of Speed Cushions)

Regular business begins at 7pm. The agenda can be found here.

Re: Remembrance Day video will be played in honour of our Veterans

Delegations include:

The Royal Canadian Legion, Col. Paul Poisson Branch 261 Re: Unveiling of Veteran's dedicated parking space.
Christopher Hales, Chairperson, Police Services Board Re: 2020 Police Services Board Budget. An increase of $71,213 or 2.08% is being requested.
Margaret Misek-Evans, Chief Administrative Officer, Tom Kitsos, Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, and Zora Visekruna, Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector Re: 2020 Business Plan and Budget
Claire Sanders, Climate Change Specialist, and Summer Locknick, Research Assistant, Essex Region Conservation Authority Re: Windsor Essex Climate Change Collaborative Partnership

Communications - For Information includes

1.City of Windsor dated October 7, 2019 Re: Funding for eco-passage through the Ojibway corridor. The City of Windsor advises that it will be requesting funding of the Provincial, Federal and LaSalle governments to assist in constructing an eco-passage.

2. Town of Lakeshore dated October 9, 2019 Re: Five Year Official Plan Review Open House. Lakeshore advises that they have held an Open House regarding the five year review of their Official Plan on October 29, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Atlas Tube Centre.

3. Town of Ingersoll dated October 19, 2019 Re: Support for Continuation of Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Programs of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Ingersoll requests that local control be retained with respect to the services delivered by the local Conservation Authority.

4. Township of Springwater dated October 21, 2019 Re: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy. Springwaterl requests that local control be retained with respect to the services delivered by the local Conservation Authority.

5. Town of LaSalle dated October 25, 2019 Re: Amended Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment. LaSalle advises of a Public Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Council Chambers at 5950 Malden Road to consider a proposed Amended Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for approximately 72 hectares of land located between the 6th Concession Road and the 7th Concession Road, east of Huron Church Line Road and west of Howard Avenue. A development is proposed that includes:
• approximately 480 new single detached, semi-detached, townhouse and apartment style dwelling units;
• new mixed-use (commercial and apartment style residential) buildings on approximately 2 hectares of land situated along the south side of Laurier Parkway;
• new neighbourhood commercial buildings on approximately 3.2 hectares of land located along of the south side of the 6th Concession Road;
• a new school on approximately 3 hectares of land;
• new parkland, trails, and storm water management facilities.

6. Town of Prescott dated October 28, 2019 Re: Provincial Consultation on the Transformation of Building Services in Ontario. Prescott requests that the Province provide evidence based justification to municipalities that the creation of a new Delegated Administrative Authority is necessary prior to any legislative changes to the Building Code Act, with regard to building service delivery.

7. Niagara Region dated November 1, 2019 Re: Actions and Resources to Join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. Niagara advises that it has joined the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM), formerly known as Canadian Coalition for Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CCMARD) and has signed a declaration to support the ten CIM commitments and that it intends to create supporting governance structures with internal and external stakeholders to advise on internal diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and support the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan;

8. Niagara Region dated November 1, 2019 Re: Proposed Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario Budget. Niagara requests that the Ontario Government not impose additional cuts to the Legal Aid Ontario budget and that it re-invest in the Legal Aid and clinic systems.

9. Township of Stirling-Rawdon dated November 5, 2019 Re: Municipal Liability and Insurance Costs. Stirling-Rawdon endorses the report submitted by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and requests that the Attorney General of Ontario be requested to conduct a full review of joint and several liability as it affects municipalities.

Communications - Action Required

1. Town of Kingsville dated October 25, 2019. Administration requests endorsement of a resolution from the Town of Kingsville that calls upon the Ontario government to halt the closures of, mergers of, and cuts to our local health care services including Public Health Units, land ambulance services, hospitals and long-term care homes.

2. Municipality of West Elgin Re: Provincial Policy Statement Proposed Changes. Administration requests support for The Municipality of West Elgin's resolution dated October 10, 2019, concerning the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) with regards to large grounded-mounted solar facilities; and recommends that the PPS policies also include language to direct wind turbine facilities away from prime agricultural and specialty crops, except for on-farm diversified use.

Reports include:

1. Chief Administrative Officer

a. CAO-2019-09 911 Misdials. Administration advises that there has been continuing increase of misdials to 911 which requires two OPP officers at an average time per call of 1.2 hours, billed to the Town (in 2019 there were 1,082 calls billed equating to 28.8% of all billable calls for service to date) and is requesting that the Municipal, Federal and Provincial governments and relevant associations, including but not limited to, the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), be requested to lobby the telecommunications industry and smart phone manufacturers to develop a solution to 911 Misdials.

b. CAO-2019-10 Town Hall Expansion - Tender Award. Administration recommends that the tender for the Town Hall Expansion in the amount of $2,807,000 excluding HST be awarded to Elmara Construction Co. Ltd. and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, satisfactory in form to the Town’s Solicitor, with Elmara Construction Co. Ltd.

2. Corporate Services & Clerk

a. CS-2019-24 DocuPet Licensing Program. It is proposed that the Town engage with DocuPet as part of the existing dog licence program such that dog owners can track their pets electronically and reduce need for animal control.

b. CS-2019-40 Various Policies and By-law Approvals. Administration recommends the approval of Professional Appearance Policy No. 96, Customer Service Policy No. 97, Public Complaints Policy No. 98, Health & Safety Policy No. 7, Violence & Harassment in the Workplace Policy No. 68, and Employee Service Award Policy No. 1, and that the False Fire Alarms By-law No. 2019-75, be adopted;

3. Parks & Recreation Services

a. PRS-2019-08 Condition of Lacasse Grandstand. Administration recommends that funding for the Lacasse Park grandstand replacement be referred to budget deliberations in the 2020 Parks Development Five (5) Year Capital Project Expenditure Forecast to engage the services of an architect to undertake a review of the grandstands, including public consultations, concept designs, and costing to replace the grandstands.

b. PRS-2019-14 The Windsor Essex Climate Change Collaborative Partnership. Administration recommends that the Town participate in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program and undertake a Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCAP), and that the Town’s contribution towards the PCP program for Essex County be referred to 2020 budget deliberations as a one-time funding request of $15,000 in the Maintenance Department 2020 Requested Operating Budget, and that a member of Council and a member of the Energy Team be appointed as municipal representatives to oversee the implementation of the PCP milestones and be the points of contact for the PCP program within the municipality.

c. PRS-2019-16 Tecumseh Corn Festival - Future Direction. Administration recommends that the Town undertake a detailed program review and public consultations with Council, community members, current festival working group, OPP and municipal staff regarding the proposed future direction of the Tecumseh Corn Festival; and to prepare a report for Council’s consideration on the program and operational structure for the 2020 festival and future years.

d. PRS-2019-17 Emergency Shelter Agreement Reception Evacuation Centre During a Declared Emergency. Administration recommends that an agreement be executed between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, relating to the Emergency Shelter Reception Evacuation Centre at the former St. Anne High School.

4. Public Works & Environmental Services

a. PWES-2019-55 Amendment to PWES-2018-08 2019-2023 PWES 5 Year Capital Works Plan. Administration recommends that the Manning Road Secondary Plan Area, Stormwater Management Facility be added to the 2019-2023 PWES Five Year Capital Works Plan and that the initial expenditures of $40,000 to be authorized and funded out of the Storm Sewer Lifecycle Reserve, for costs associated with the acquisition of lands related to legal, surveyors and land appraisals, and that additional funding be referred to budget deliberations in the 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Works Plan specific to the detailed design, property cquisition and construction costs.

For questions on these or other municipal matters, please contact me at (226) 773-1910 or andrew@andrewdowie.ca

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Receipt of the 2020 Budget, 911 Misdials, and tracking your dog electronically through existing dog tag program being considered this week at #Tecumseh Town Council. Check it out! #Tecumseh #Ward1 https://www.andrewdowie.ca/november_12th_meeting?recruiter_id=68138
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Receipt of the 2020 Budget, 911 Misdials, and tracking your dog electronically through existing doc tag program being considered this week at #Tecumseh Town Council. Check it out! #Tecumseh #Ward1 https://www.andrewdowie.ca/november_12th_meeting?recruiter_id=68138
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