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Good evening everybody it is now

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6:00 p.m.

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I now call the september second

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2026

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2026 regular meeting of county

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council

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council to order.

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we invite you to join council  and

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and administration as we take  this

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this time to observe a moment of

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reflection and that will lead

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into the playing of our national

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anthem.

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[playing of 'o canada']

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we acknowledge the land on which

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the county of essex is located

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the county of essex is located

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is the traditional territory of

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is the traditional territory of

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the three fires confederacy of

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the three fires confederacy of

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first nations, comprised of the

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first nations, comprised of the

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ojibway, odawa and potawatomie

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ojibway, odawa and potawatomie

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peoples.

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we specifically recognize   caldwell first nation and other

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caldwell first nation and other

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first nations which have

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first nations which have   provided significant historical

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provided significant historical

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and contemporary contributions

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and contemporary contributions

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to this region.

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to this region.

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we also value the contributions

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of all original peoples of

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of all original peoples of   turtle island, who have been

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turtle island, who have been   living and working on this land

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living and working on this land

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from time immemorial.

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from time immemorial.all members

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of county council are present

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this evening.

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good evening everybody, nice to

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see

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see you.

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seems like it's been a long time

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doesn't it?

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I would like to begin by

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expressing my condolences to the

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family, friends and colleagues

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of

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of sun parlour whom employee  diane

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diane who passed away earlier

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this week.

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flags have been lowered in her

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honour at the county of essex

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buildings, diane was a food  service

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service worker known for

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speaking her mind and generously

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sharing her considerable

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culinary talents.

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she was devoted to her family

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and happiest spending time with

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her

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her grandchildren, and she will

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be deeply missed by her loved

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parlour home.

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our thoughts are with everybody

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who knew her.

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let's pause for a moment of

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silence.

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thank you.

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turning to other matters, we are

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less than two weeks away from

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the third annual outdoor

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accessibility fest for all, that

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is organized by the essex county

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accessibility advisory

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committee.

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it is free and open to the

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public, and the special event is

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designed to promote inclusion  and

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and accessibility for people of  all

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activities, demonstrations,

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products, services and

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information.

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the fest for all takes place

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friday september 11th from

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10:00 a.m. Until 2:00 p.m. At  the

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the communications community

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centre, the first two events

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were fantastic.

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I had such a good time.

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what a great venue.

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just -- just a great community,

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regional community event.

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we look forward to welcoming  everybody

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everybody back this year.

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we are also two weeks away from

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the september 16th switch to a

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medical priority dispatch system

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or mpds is designed with one

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clear purpose, and that is to

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ensure people experiencing life

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help as quickly as possible.

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mpd as is a software based

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condition.

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it helps them determine urgency

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of each situation so ambulances

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can be sent where they are

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as a result people with non-life

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threatening conditions may  sometimes

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sometimes wait a little bit  longer

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longer for an ambulance,

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resources are stretched.

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ministry of health has

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successfully implemented this

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system in several municipalities

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across ontario, it is backed by

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decades of research and evidence

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more informed decisions.

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about this system, check things

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essex.ca/sevenmac.

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are there any disclosures of

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pecuniary interests amongst  council

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council members this evening?

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councillors rogers?

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>> thank you madam warden,

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through you, item 12.6.

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>> onto adoption of regular  meeting

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meeting minutes and before you

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are the minutes of the regular

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council meeting of august 5th,

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2026, seeing none?

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the recommendations of the

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minutes of the august fifth,  2026 regular

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2026 regular meeting be adopted

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as presented.

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I'm looking for a mover and a

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seconder?

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councillor deyong, councillor  akpata?

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councillor deyong, councillor  akpata?

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any discussion?

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all in favour by show of hands?

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councillor akpata I guess you

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were just scratching your ear.

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evening, welcome, first up the

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burns-gallagher, she is here to

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provide a presentation regarding

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the 2026-2027 strategic

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welcome kate, nice to see you!

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>> wonderful thank you warden,

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if it's okay I will stand so I

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can see everybody better.

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thank you warden, through you

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to county council it's a  pleasure

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pleasure to be here again on my

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annual summer tour as we call  it,

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it, where we go and visit all of

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our 15 counties to give an  update on

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update on all the things we have

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just a quick overview, lots of

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is we are 90% rural, 90% rural,

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advocating for our rural

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communities.

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next slide.

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what do we do?

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we work collectively, at our

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core we work to advance key  strategic

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strategic priorities for the 15

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counties, looking at that map

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you may think how could there  possibly

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possibly be some things we can

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there are several things we can

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agree upon, and advance

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we really provided a unified

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voice for the whole of western

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ontario to upper levels of  government

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government specifically the

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province and the federal  government.

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province and the federal  government.

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we also conduct research and

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analysis to form solutions so we

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upper levels of government but

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also solutions.  And

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that expand capacity for our

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our work is consistent,

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nonpartizan and also very  clearly

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clearly grounded in evidence.

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next slide.

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so how do we do this?

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we don't do it in a silo we do

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it

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it within an incredible group

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within our 15 counties, we have

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our caucus where we are well

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represented by warden

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macdonald, then our ceos  table

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table represented by cao spheres

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and we have our staff,  government

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government relations and

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coordinator.

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supported by an economic

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development committee, elected

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officials, staff as well as

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ministry contact, stakeholders

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from

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from across the region.

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last few years we implemented  the

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the subject matter expert

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groups, and these are the groups

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that are really the voice on the

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ground if you will, staff from

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334
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all 15 counties that really help

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inform

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inform the work that we do and

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338
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the advocacy we do.

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from planning we have rebecca,

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represented from essex, we have

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343
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don, social services, we have

344
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wendy stark and we have caitlin

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as well.

347
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I always like to give a shout

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out to dee because the reason

349
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why we have an administration

350
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group is because dee was like  can

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can we get one so we have one.

352
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next slide.

353
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so what do we aim for?

354
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what are our goals really?

355
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we want to be a voice for the

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region, consistent coordinated

357
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358
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advocacy.

359
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we all want to be an information

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361
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source, providing our members

362
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and counties with insights, data

363
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364
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and research.

365
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we want to be an asset for our

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367
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counties.

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shared regional initiatives like

369
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our

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our conference tools and

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capacity buildings so when we

372
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all work together there is more

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374
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there as well.  And

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and we also want to be a valued

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377
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partner of government.

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collective engagement with the

379
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380
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province and federal government

381
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382
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both within the minister's

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offices and the ministries as

384
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well.

385
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and we have found the structure

386
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387
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has really provided the caucus

388
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389
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with measurable outcomes and I

390
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391
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will dive into those later.

392
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next slide.

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a voice for the region, this

394
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year we have been laser focused

395
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396
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on three strategic priorities,

397
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three

398
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three really key strategic

399
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priorities for this year that we

400
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wanted

401
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wanted to tackle ahead of the  municipal

402
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municipal election in the hopes

403
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of

404
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of getting wins for the region.

405
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those were around

406
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infrastructure, workforce,

407
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mental health addictions and

408
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homelessness.

409
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next slide.

410
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so for priority one we really

411
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focused on the canada ontario

412
00:11:35,832 --> 00:11:37,230
partnership to build a.

413
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we know in rural ontario  building

414
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building infrastructure in this

415
00:11:40,063 --> 00:11:40,063
region

416
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region costs more than an urban

417
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418
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centres, linear infrastructure

419
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420
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you have further to go with less

421
00:11:46,930 --> 00:11:46,930
taxpayers

422
00:11:46,930 --> 00:11:48,386
taxpayers along the km than

423
00:11:48,386 --> 00:11:49,797
downtown toronto.

424
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so the costs go up when you look  at

425
00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:53,719
at infrastructure in rural

426
00:11:53,719 --> 00:11:53,719
communities.

427
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so we worked really hard working

428
00:11:57,735 --> 00:11:57,735


429
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with minister flacks office  under

430
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under the canada ontario

431
00:12:00,226 --> 00:12:01,651
partnership to build and we were

432
00:12:01,651 --> 00:12:01,651


433
00:12:01,651 --> 00:12:02,649
thrilled to attend the

434
00:12:02,649 --> 00:12:07,490
announcement sunday for the  $1 billion for

435
00:12:07,490 --> 00:12:08,823
$1 billion for municipalities,

436
00:12:08,823 --> 00:12:08,823


437
00:12:08,823 --> 00:12:11,282
and minister flack gave us some

438
00:12:11,282 --> 00:12:11,282


439
00:12:11,282 --> 00:12:13,511
praise in the advocacy we have

440
00:12:13,511 --> 00:12:13,511
done,

441
00:12:13,511 --> 00:12:14,964
done, and the advocacy we have

442
00:12:14,964 --> 00:12:14,964


443
00:12:14,964 --> 00:12:18,966
done really led to ensuring that

444
00:12:18,966 --> 00:12:19,012
$1 billion

445
00:12:19,012 --> 00:12:23,957
$1 billion was available for  rural

446
00:12:23,957 --> 00:12:25,038
rural municipalities and smaller

447
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448
00:12:25,038 --> 00:12:26,803
municipalities as well.

449
00:12:26,803 --> 00:12:28,210
next slide.

450
00:12:28,210 --> 00:12:29,739
we have also been doing a lot of

451
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452
00:12:29,739 --> 00:12:31,150
work in the homelessness

453
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prevention programme, gene has

454
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455
00:12:33,355 --> 00:12:35,856
been a huge advocate for you and

456
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457
00:12:35,856 --> 00:12:38,409
our social services table.

458
00:12:38,409 --> 00:12:41,262
we have been really working to

459
00:12:41,262 --> 00:12:41,262
get

460
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get a rural dedicated

461
00:12:43,480 --> 00:12:44,823
homelessness prevention

462
00:12:44,823 --> 00:12:44,823
programme.

463
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this is to make sure our rural

464
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465
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communities have dedicated

466
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funding, we have seen an

467
00:12:51,825 --> 00:12:53,395
increase in homelessness in our

468
00:12:53,395 --> 00:12:53,395
rural

469
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rural communities, it almost

470
00:12:54,663 --> 00:12:56,182
looks different categories couch

471
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472
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surfing and living out of a car,

473
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474
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it's not necessarily individuals

475
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476
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on a wait-list or accessing  services.

477
00:13:01,364 --> 00:13:01,364
on a wait-list or accessing  services.

478
00:13:01,364 --> 00:13:02,912
we want to make sure that our

479
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dollars in order to be able to

480
00:13:04,678 --> 00:13:04,678


481
00:13:04,678 --> 00:13:06,756
address the growing concerns and

482
00:13:06,756 --> 00:13:06,756
be

483
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be able to support our own

484
00:13:09,316 --> 00:13:10,357
community members within

485
00:13:10,357 --> 00:13:10,357
communities.

486
00:13:10,357 --> 00:13:13,364
so we continue to advocate for

487
00:13:13,364 --> 00:13:13,364


488
00:13:13,364 --> 00:13:15,846
resources for rural homelessness

489
00:13:15,846 --> 00:13:15,846


490
00:13:15,846 --> 00:13:15,846
prevention.

491
00:13:15,846 --> 00:13:18,043
next slide.

492
00:13:18,043 --> 00:13:19,665
last but not least regional

493
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rural transit.

494
00:13:20,180 --> 00:13:22,747
we have been pushing hard to  look

495
00:13:22,747 --> 00:13:24,299
look at a regional model for

496
00:13:24,299 --> 00:13:25,964
western ontario.

497
00:13:25,964 --> 00:13:28,388
we had an individual from

498
00:13:28,388 --> 00:13:29,439
huron county who did some  research

499
00:13:29,439 --> 00:13:32,076
research for us and found in the

500
00:13:32,076 --> 00:13:32,076


501
00:13:32,076 --> 00:13:36,323
gta, the province subsidizes  transit

502
00:13:36,323 --> 00:13:38,171
transit traditionally $191 per

503
00:13:38,171 --> 00:13:38,171


504
00:13:38,171 --> 00:13:40,293
resident per transit which is

505
00:13:40,293 --> 00:13:42,608
great, you have the go and

506
00:13:42,608 --> 00:13:45,039
metrolinx, but when you look at

507
00:13:45,039 --> 00:13:45,039


508
00:13:45,039 --> 00:13:48,113
huron, stratford area, it is $13

509
00:13:48,113 --> 00:13:48,113


510
00:13:48,113 --> 00:13:49,350
per resident.

511
00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:52,930
so a stark difference in the  price

512
00:13:52,930 --> 00:13:54,537
price investment in transit

513
00:13:54,537 --> 00:13:56,478
between our urban and rural

514
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counterparts.  So

515
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so we are doing the hard work,

516
00:13:59,273 --> 00:13:59,273
we

517
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we brought on donor consulting

518
00:14:00,509 --> 00:14:00,509


519
00:14:00,509 --> 00:14:02,118
to look at where the gaps are

520
00:14:02,118 --> 00:14:03,946
for transit within western

521
00:14:03,946 --> 00:14:06,306
ontario, where the

522
00:14:06,306 --> 00:14:08,249
infrastructure is, where the

523
00:14:08,249 --> 00:14:11,360
people are, where the jobs are,

524
00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:11,360


525
00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:12,926
where hospitals are as well as

526
00:14:12,926 --> 00:14:12,926


527
00:14:12,926 --> 00:14:13,773
employment needs.

528
00:14:13,773 --> 00:14:15,434
so by doing that we will be able

529
00:14:15,434 --> 00:14:15,434


530
00:14:15,434 --> 00:14:17,380
to see where the gaps are and we

531
00:14:17,380 --> 00:14:17,380


532
00:14:17,380 --> 00:14:19,551
can move forward with the

533
00:14:19,551 --> 00:14:19,551
province.

534
00:14:19,551 --> 00:14:21,644
we met with minister sarkaria

535
00:14:21,644 --> 00:14:23,097
and he's committed one of his

536
00:14:23,097 --> 00:14:24,969
staff members to sit on that

537
00:14:24,969 --> 00:14:26,452
project team, so we are excited

538
00:14:26,452 --> 00:14:26,452
to

539
00:14:26,452 --> 00:14:27,531
to see how that will move

540
00:14:27,531 --> 00:14:29,277
forward this fall.

541
00:14:29,277 --> 00:14:30,667
next slide.

542
00:14:30,667 --> 00:14:32,494
those were the three laser  focused

543
00:14:32,494 --> 00:14:33,966
focused priorities we looked on

544
00:14:33,966 --> 00:14:33,966


545
00:14:33,966 --> 00:14:34,982
this year.

546
00:14:34,982 --> 00:14:36,420
if you think back a couple  slides

547
00:14:36,420 --> 00:14:38,680
slides ago we were talking about

548
00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:38,680


549
00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:41,102
being an information source, and

550
00:14:41,102 --> 00:14:41,102
we

551
00:14:41,102 --> 00:14:42,993
we really take that seriously.

552
00:14:42,993 --> 00:14:44,819
a major strength in it is our

553
00:14:44,819 --> 00:14:48,047
ability to provide data, insight

554
00:14:48,047 --> 00:14:48,047


555
00:14:48,047 --> 00:14:49,487
and evidence for decision making

556
00:14:49,487 --> 00:14:49,487
not

557
00:14:49,487 --> 00:14:50,878
not only for ourselves but

558
00:14:50,878 --> 00:14:52,286
member counties.

559
00:14:52,286 --> 00:14:54,129
some of the examples of work we

560
00:14:54,129 --> 00:14:54,129


561
00:14:54,129 --> 00:14:55,650
have done are regional economic

562
00:14:55,650 --> 00:14:55,650


563
00:14:55,650 --> 00:14:57,595
development strategies, we have

564
00:14:57,595 --> 00:14:57,595


565
00:14:57,595 --> 00:14:58,924
done a workforce strategy

566
00:14:58,924 --> 00:15:01,867
launched in 2022, we also worked

567
00:15:01,867 --> 00:15:01,867
with

568
00:15:01,867 --> 00:15:03,479
with housing and infrastructure

569
00:15:03,479 --> 00:15:03,479


570
00:15:03,479 --> 00:15:05,964
data tools with a rural ontario

571
00:15:05,964 --> 00:15:05,964


572
00:15:05,964 --> 00:15:07,421
institute, and research

573
00:15:07,421 --> 00:15:09,746
partnerships and post-secondary

574
00:15:09,746 --> 00:15:09,746
institutions

575
00:15:09,746 --> 00:15:11,463
institutions such as western and

576
00:15:11,463 --> 00:15:11,463


577
00:15:11,463 --> 00:15:13,263
guelph and waterloo.

578
00:15:13,263 --> 00:15:15,625
and we also have been

579
00:15:15,625 --> 00:15:17,467
implementing some supply chain

580
00:15:17,467 --> 00:15:17,467


581
00:15:17,467 --> 00:15:18,417
mapping where unfortunately we

582
00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:18,417


583
00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:20,333
did not get the brand we had

584
00:15:20,333 --> 00:15:22,977
applied for -- grant -- for the

585
00:15:22,977 --> 00:15:22,977


586
00:15:22,977 --> 00:15:24,604
province but we are exploring

587
00:15:24,604 --> 00:15:26,174
options there federally.

588
00:15:26,174 --> 00:15:28,190
next slide.

589
00:15:28,190 --> 00:15:32,671
as an asset for counties, I just

590
00:15:32,671 --> 00:15:32,671
want

591
00:15:32,671 --> 00:15:34,550
want to touch on a few of the

592
00:15:34,550 --> 00:15:35,586
accomplishments municipalities

593
00:15:35,586 --> 00:15:35,586


594
00:15:35,586 --> 00:15:37,096
had this term and the last four  years

595
00:15:37,096 --> 00:15:39,006
years as an organization.

596
00:15:39,006 --> 00:15:40,917
up first, you may remember

597
00:15:40,917 --> 00:15:43,409
several years ago the province

598
00:15:43,409 --> 00:15:43,409


599
00:15:43,409 --> 00:15:46,720
talked about allowing up to  three

600
00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:49,517
three lots of severance across

601
00:15:49,517 --> 00:15:49,517


602
00:15:49,517 --> 00:15:50,523
the province.

603
00:15:50,523 --> 00:15:52,880
that was going to be the

604
00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:53,854
equivalent of losing about a

605
00:15:53,854 --> 00:15:55,564
million acres of farmland in

606
00:15:55,564 --> 00:15:56,938
western ontario alone.

607
00:15:56,938 --> 00:15:59,587
when we realized that our  planning

608
00:15:59,587 --> 00:16:01,445
planning expert team quickly got

609
00:16:01,445 --> 00:16:01,445


610
00:16:01,445 --> 00:16:03,462
together, crunched numbers,

611
00:16:03,462 --> 00:16:04,982
worked together and our

612
00:16:04,982 --> 00:16:06,712
executives met with minister

613
00:16:06,712 --> 00:16:08,547
thompson and several other

614
00:16:08,547 --> 00:16:10,426
ministers to sound the alarm

615
00:16:10,426 --> 00:16:12,631
about the possibility of this

616
00:16:12,631 --> 00:16:14,763
legislation and the impact in  the

617
00:16:14,763 --> 00:16:16,987
the region with a million acres

618
00:16:16,987 --> 00:16:16,987
of

619
00:16:16,987 --> 00:16:17,646
of farmland and within two weeks

620
00:16:17,646 --> 00:16:17,646


621
00:16:17,646 --> 00:16:19,434
they walked that legislation

622
00:16:19,434 --> 00:16:21,480
back, primarily due to our

623
00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:24,461
advocacy and work.  Another

624
00:16:24,461 --> 00:16:25,523
another win that we had

625
00:16:25,523 --> 00:16:27,319
following that, was on the leave

626
00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:27,319


627
00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:29,424
to construct threshold in

628
00:16:29,424 --> 00:16:30,660
february 2024.

629
00:16:30,660 --> 00:16:34,211
this is where somebody coming  into

630
00:16:34,211 --> 00:16:37,085
into the region wants to build,

631
00:16:37,085 --> 00:16:37,085


632
00:16:37,085 --> 00:16:39,164
get natural gas to their site,

633
00:16:39,164 --> 00:16:39,164


634
00:16:39,164 --> 00:16:41,530
if it is -- at the time if it

635
00:16:41,530 --> 00:16:43,103
was over $7 million it had to go

636
00:16:43,103 --> 00:16:43,103
to

637
00:16:43,103 --> 00:16:44,995
to the ontario energy board and

638
00:16:44,995 --> 00:16:44,995


639
00:16:44,995 --> 00:16:47,235
up to two years to the build.

640
00:16:47,235 --> 00:16:48,768
so we lost a lot of investment

641
00:16:48,768 --> 00:16:48,768


642
00:16:48,768 --> 00:16:51,044
within western ontario because

643
00:16:51,044 --> 00:16:51,044
of

644
00:16:51,044 --> 00:16:51,464
of that.

645
00:16:51,464 --> 00:16:53,512
our partners in bc, their

646
00:16:53,512 --> 00:16:54,997
threshold is 10 million.

647
00:16:54,997 --> 00:16:56,850
so we worked with partners in

648
00:16:56,850 --> 00:16:57,956
eastern ontario and enbridge to

649
00:16:57,956 --> 00:16:57,956


650
00:16:57,956 --> 00:17:00,693
try to advocate to get that  threshold

651
00:17:00,693 --> 00:17:02,225
threshold increase and in  february

652
00:17:02,225 --> 00:17:03,269
february of 2024 that threshold

653
00:17:03,269 --> 00:17:03,269
was

654
00:17:03,269 --> 00:17:05,255
was increased to $10 million.

655
00:17:05,255 --> 00:17:07,536
so any projects under 10 million  don't

656
00:17:07,536 --> 00:17:10,969
don't have to go through that  process

657
00:17:10,969 --> 00:17:12,619
process and can be built faster

658
00:17:12,619 --> 00:17:12,619
through

659
00:17:12,619 --> 00:17:14,055
through the province.

660
00:17:14,055 --> 00:17:15,876
third we were able to secure

661
00:17:15,876 --> 00:17:17,335
community response pilot project

662
00:17:17,335 --> 00:17:17,335


663
00:17:17,335 --> 00:17:19,359
funding for the region, with

664
00:17:19,359 --> 00:17:21,155
both simcoe county and

665
00:17:21,155 --> 00:17:23,848
lambton county, this is where we

666
00:17:23,848 --> 00:17:23,848


667
00:17:23,848 --> 00:17:25,742
partnered social workers with

668
00:17:25,742 --> 00:17:27,183
paramedics, and the diversion  rates

669
00:17:27,183 --> 00:17:28,171
rates we have seen with this

670
00:17:28,171 --> 00:17:29,219
programme are incredible.

671
00:17:29,219 --> 00:17:30,744
it has been a two year pilot

672
00:17:30,744 --> 00:17:33,144
with a wrap up in march of next

673
00:17:33,144 --> 00:17:33,144


674
00:17:33,144 --> 00:17:35,419
year and so right now we are

675
00:17:35,419 --> 00:17:36,434
progressively advocating to make  sure

676
00:17:36,434 --> 00:17:37,870
sure this is a permanent

677
00:17:37,870 --> 00:17:39,333
programme that will become  accessible

678
00:17:39,333 --> 00:17:40,730
accessible to all 15 counties

679
00:17:40,730 --> 00:17:42,540
because it has been a wonderful

680
00:17:42,540 --> 00:17:42,540


681
00:17:42,540 --> 00:17:42,540
programme.

682
00:17:42,540 --> 00:17:45,417
last but not least, just this

683
00:17:45,417 --> 00:17:47,294
year, we had a big win with a

684
00:17:47,294 --> 00:17:49,070
vulnerable sector checks.

685
00:17:49,070 --> 00:17:51,480
last summer, all the vulnerable

686
00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:51,480


687
00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:53,716
sector checks for anybody who

688
00:17:53,716 --> 00:17:56,565
has opp were consolidated into

689
00:17:56,565 --> 00:17:56,565
one

690
00:17:56,565 --> 00:17:57,408
one central process.

691
00:17:57,408 --> 00:17:59,469
at the same time our long term

692
00:17:59,469 --> 00:17:59,469
care

693
00:17:59,469 --> 00:18:00,489
care homes were requiring

694
00:18:00,489 --> 00:18:02,744
vulnerable sector checks it

695
00:18:02,744 --> 00:18:04,594
created a perfect storm where  the

696
00:18:04,594 --> 00:18:05,561
the vulnerable sector checks

697
00:18:05,561 --> 00:18:07,390
were taking upwards of months to

698
00:18:07,390 --> 00:18:07,390
come

699
00:18:07,390 --> 00:18:08,902
come back, we had individuals in

700
00:18:08,902 --> 00:18:08,902


701
00:18:08,902 --> 00:18:11,076
longer term care situations that

702
00:18:11,076 --> 00:18:11,076


703
00:18:11,076 --> 00:18:12,658
could not start work at

704
00:18:12,658 --> 00:18:14,913
long term care facilities, and

705
00:18:14,913 --> 00:18:14,913
this

706
00:18:14,913 --> 00:18:16,377
this was raised at the

707
00:18:16,377 --> 00:18:18,200
administration panel expert

708
00:18:18,200 --> 00:18:18,200
table.

709
00:18:18,200 --> 00:18:21,388
so we quickly talked to our cao

710
00:18:21,388 --> 00:18:21,388


711
00:18:21,388 --> 00:18:23,690
group, wardens group, and

712
00:18:23,690 --> 00:18:25,503
brought together the data and

713
00:18:25,503 --> 00:18:27,865
information and spoke to the  solicitor

714
00:18:27,865 --> 00:18:28,963
solicitor general's office and

715
00:18:28,963 --> 00:18:28,963


716
00:18:28,963 --> 00:18:31,568
said that this was a concern, so

717
00:18:31,568 --> 00:18:31,568
from

718
00:18:31,568 --> 00:18:32,594
from last year in august where

719
00:18:32,594 --> 00:18:32,594
we

720
00:18:32,594 --> 00:18:34,046
we had a months long

721
00:18:34,046 --> 00:18:37,259
applications to january, the

722
00:18:37,259 --> 00:18:38,325
dedicated 27 day turnaround of a

723
00:18:38,325 --> 00:18:38,325


724
00:18:38,325 --> 00:18:40,141
vulnerable sector checks and

725
00:18:40,141 --> 00:18:41,513
committed to that in legislation

726
00:18:41,513 --> 00:18:41,513


727
00:18:41,513 --> 00:18:42,964
and that was enshrined in

728
00:18:42,964 --> 00:18:44,786
legislation in may, vulnerable

729
00:18:44,786 --> 00:18:44,786


730
00:18:44,786 --> 00:18:45,914
sector checks will take no

731
00:18:45,914 --> 00:18:47,307
longer than 27 days.

732
00:18:47,307 --> 00:18:49,560
it all started with our

733
00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:50,951
administration subject matter

734
00:18:50,951 --> 00:18:51,412
expert team.

735
00:18:51,412 --> 00:18:54,418
next slide.

736
00:18:54,418 --> 00:18:56,077
as we talked about being a

737
00:18:56,077 --> 00:18:57,915
valued partner of government, I

738
00:18:57,915 --> 00:18:57,915


739
00:18:57,915 --> 00:18:59,524
can run to the next slide, I  don't

740
00:18:59,524 --> 00:19:00,802
don't want to go too much over

741
00:19:00,802 --> 00:19:00,802


742
00:19:00,802 --> 00:19:02,805
time here, we engage the

743
00:19:02,805 --> 00:19:04,204
government at many different

744
00:19:04,204 --> 00:19:07,934
levels we have a dedicated  queen's park

745
00:19:07,934 --> 00:19:10,460
queen's park day in the spring,

746
00:19:10,460 --> 00:19:10,460


747
00:19:10,460 --> 00:19:13,269
also we write a policy briefs,

748
00:19:13,269 --> 00:19:13,269


749
00:19:13,269 --> 00:19:14,678
we report on environmental

750
00:19:14,678 --> 00:19:15,705
registries and all the

751
00:19:15,705 --> 00:19:17,319
submissions we can when it comes

752
00:19:17,319 --> 00:19:17,319


753
00:19:17,319 --> 00:19:19,392
to our strategic priorities, or

754
00:19:19,392 --> 00:19:19,392


755
00:19:19,392 --> 00:19:21,585
issues that are relevant to all

756
00:19:21,585 --> 00:19:21,585
of

757
00:19:21,585 --> 00:19:23,006
of western ontario and we often

758
00:19:23,006 --> 00:19:23,006


759
00:19:23,006 --> 00:19:24,674
meet with ministers whether it

760
00:19:24,674 --> 00:19:24,674


761
00:19:24,674 --> 00:19:28,311
is in toronto or whether it is

762
00:19:28,311 --> 00:19:28,357
in the

763
00:19:28,357 --> 00:19:29,533
in the constituencies offices,

764
00:19:29,533 --> 00:19:29,533


765
00:19:29,533 --> 00:19:31,149
we're very fortunate we have a

766
00:19:31,149 --> 00:19:31,149


767
00:19:31,149 --> 00:19:32,600
large number of ministers in the

768
00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:32,600


769
00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:34,512
province that are based in  western ontario so

770
00:19:34,512 --> 00:19:35,653
western ontario so we have the

771
00:19:35,653 --> 00:19:35,653


772
00:19:35,653 --> 00:19:37,087
advantage of being able to meet

773
00:19:37,087 --> 00:19:37,087


774
00:19:37,087 --> 00:19:38,898
them at their constituency

775
00:19:38,898 --> 00:19:38,898
offices.

776
00:19:38,898 --> 00:19:40,707
next slide.

777
00:19:40,707 --> 00:19:44,214
for 2026 and beyond, next slide,

778
00:19:44,214 --> 00:19:44,214
as

779
00:19:44,214 --> 00:19:45,687
as we move forward, we continue

780
00:19:45,687 --> 00:19:45,687


781
00:19:45,687 --> 00:19:48,905
to have a strong engagement with

782
00:19:48,905 --> 00:19:48,905


783
00:19:48,905 --> 00:19:49,981
our partners, and we will

784
00:19:49,981 --> 00:19:51,182
continue to advocate with

785
00:19:51,182 --> 00:19:53,683
clarity and purpose, strengthen

786
00:19:53,683 --> 00:19:53,683
our

787
00:19:53,683 --> 00:19:54,572
our relationships with all

788
00:19:54,572 --> 00:19:56,007
levels of government and remain

789
00:19:56,007 --> 00:19:56,007


790
00:19:56,007 --> 00:19:58,322
nonpartizan, and support our

791
00:19:58,322 --> 00:20:00,110
members as we do that work.

792
00:20:00,110 --> 00:20:02,991
as we move into january 2027

793
00:20:02,991 --> 00:20:04,295
with our a gm we will kick  things

794
00:20:04,295 --> 00:20:05,907
things off with a brand new

795
00:20:05,907 --> 00:20:08,922
strategic plan, as you come into

796
00:20:08,922 --> 00:20:08,922


797
00:20:08,922 --> 00:20:10,561
our a gm don't be surprised you

798
00:20:10,561 --> 00:20:10,561


799
00:20:10,561 --> 00:20:12,669
will be hearing from strategic

800
00:20:12,669 --> 00:20:12,669


801
00:20:12,669 --> 00:20:15,764
planners to get engaged and find

802
00:20:15,764 --> 00:20:15,764


803
00:20:15,764 --> 00:20:18,527
out how the wowc has helped you

804
00:20:18,527 --> 00:20:18,527


805
00:20:18,527 --> 00:20:20,672
and how you would like to see  the wowc

806
00:20:20,672 --> 00:20:22,014
the wowc help in the future, we

807
00:20:22,014 --> 00:20:22,014
are

808
00:20:22,014 --> 00:20:23,453
are looking forward to getting

809
00:20:23,453 --> 00:20:23,453


810
00:20:23,453 --> 00:20:24,564
that external strategic plan

811
00:20:24,564 --> 00:20:25,957
developed for the next

812
00:20:25,957 --> 00:20:27,813
four-year term.

813
00:20:27,813 --> 00:20:29,592
we look forward to continuing a

814
00:20:29,592 --> 00:20:29,592


815
00:20:29,592 --> 00:20:32,185
partnership and having you  members

816
00:20:32,185 --> 00:20:33,782
members as the wowc and I am  happy

817
00:20:33,782 --> 00:20:35,644
happy to answer any questions

818
00:20:35,644 --> 00:20:36,566
warden.  >>

819
00:20:36,566 --> 00:20:38,087
>> thank you kate, appreciate

820
00:20:38,087 --> 00:20:38,087
that.

821
00:20:38,087 --> 00:20:40,753
are there any questions?

822
00:20:40,753 --> 00:20:41,383
councillors rogers?

823
00:20:41,383 --> 00:20:42,960
>> thank you madam warden,

824
00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:45,092
through you, I appreciate the

825
00:20:45,092 --> 00:20:46,951
presentation and efforts, if you

826
00:20:46,951 --> 00:20:46,951


827
00:20:46,951 --> 00:20:48,311
need help anywhere we can get

828
00:20:48,311 --> 00:20:48,311
it.

829
00:20:48,311 --> 00:20:53,388
the great lakes initiative, some

830
00:20:53,388 --> 00:20:53,434
of our

831
00:20:53,434 --> 00:20:54,031
of our counties and local

832
00:20:54,031 --> 00:20:55,857
municipalities are members, I

833
00:20:55,857 --> 00:20:58,305
know eastern ontario ward caucus

834
00:20:58,305 --> 00:20:58,305
are

835
00:20:58,305 --> 00:20:59,136
are members, can understand that

836
00:20:59,136 --> 00:20:59,136


837
00:20:59,136 --> 00:21:01,170
have been in conversations with

838
00:21:01,170 --> 00:21:01,170
federal

839
00:21:01,170 --> 00:21:02,425
federal organizations, maybe  just

840
00:21:02,425 --> 00:21:03,507
just an update with where we are

841
00:21:03,507 --> 00:21:03,507


842
00:21:03,507 --> 00:21:05,209
at if you have one?  >>

843
00:21:05,209 --> 00:21:06,662
>> through you warden to

844
00:21:06,662 --> 00:21:09,823
councillors rogers, yes, so the

845
00:21:09,823 --> 00:21:09,823


846
00:21:09,823 --> 00:21:12,643
great lakes city saint lawrence,

847
00:21:12,643 --> 00:21:12,643
I

848
00:21:12,643 --> 00:21:15,354
I often get them mixed up, long

849
00:21:15,354 --> 00:21:15,354
one

850
00:21:15,354 --> 00:21:17,437
one kirk apologies, the event in

851
00:21:17,437 --> 00:21:17,437


852
00:21:17,437 --> 00:21:19,252
may, the conference we signed a

853
00:21:19,252 --> 00:21:19,252


854
00:21:19,252 --> 00:21:21,003
memorandum of understanding.

855
00:21:21,003 --> 00:21:24,326
so now we meet bimonthly, staff

856
00:21:24,326 --> 00:21:24,326


857
00:21:24,326 --> 00:21:26,154
team and support all work they

858
00:21:26,154 --> 00:21:26,154


859
00:21:26,154 --> 00:21:27,057
are doing.

860
00:21:27,057 --> 00:21:29,311
there is great synergies there,

861
00:21:29,311 --> 00:21:29,311


862
00:21:29,311 --> 00:21:31,142
and since then we also had a  number

863
00:21:31,142 --> 00:21:32,957
number of our member counties

864
00:21:32,957 --> 00:21:34,419
join the great lakes initiative

865
00:21:34,419 --> 00:21:34,419


866
00:21:34,419 --> 00:21:35,423
as well.

867
00:21:35,423 --> 00:21:37,920
we are very pleased to be part

868
00:21:37,920 --> 00:21:37,967
of that

869
00:21:37,967 --> 00:21:39,681
of that organization.  >>

870
00:21:39,681 --> 00:21:41,903
>> anyone else?

871
00:21:41,903 --> 00:21:44,486
thank you kate, appreciate your

872
00:21:44,486 --> 00:21:44,486


873
00:21:44,486 --> 00:21:46,148
time and effort to come down

874
00:21:46,148 --> 00:21:47,678
here and report back to

875
00:21:47,678 --> 00:21:49,452
the county council.  >>

876
00:21:49,452 --> 00:21:52,434
>> thank you warden.

877
00:21:52,434 --> 00:21:56,841
>> next up we have delegation,

878
00:21:56,841 --> 00:21:56,841
gordon

879
00:21:56,841 --> 00:22:00,704
gordon orr, a ceo, investments

880
00:22:00,704 --> 00:22:00,704


881
00:22:00,704 --> 00:22:02,770
transixteen tourism windsor

882
00:22:02,770 --> 00:22:03,802
essex pelee island will provide

883
00:22:03,802 --> 00:22:03,802


884
00:22:03,802 --> 00:22:05,189
presentation to council with

885
00:22:05,189 --> 00:22:07,457
regard to the twepi and

886
00:22:07,457 --> 00:22:09,283
investments windsor essex

887
00:22:09,283 --> 00:22:11,089
activities in the essex windsor

888
00:22:11,089 --> 00:22:11,089


889
00:22:11,089 --> 00:22:11,089
region.

890
00:22:11,089 --> 00:22:13,099
welcome gordon, always a

891
00:22:13,099 --> 00:22:13,598
pleasure.  >>

892
00:22:13,598 --> 00:22:14,942
>> thank you warden macdonald

893
00:22:14,942 --> 00:22:16,819
and members of essex county

894
00:22:16,819 --> 00:22:19,504
council, I will sit so you can't

895
00:22:19,504 --> 00:22:19,504


896
00:22:19,504 --> 00:22:20,640
see me which will be great if

897
00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:21,798
you could always good to be with

898
00:22:21,798 --> 00:22:21,798


899
00:22:21,798 --> 00:22:21,798
you.

900
00:22:21,798 --> 00:22:23,295
I would like to acknowledge I'm

901
00:22:23,295 --> 00:22:23,295


902
00:22:23,295 --> 00:22:25,873
not here alone I'm joined by my

903
00:22:25,873 --> 00:22:25,873


904
00:22:25,873 --> 00:22:26,986
stellar fellow leadership team,

905
00:22:26,986 --> 00:22:26,986


906
00:22:26,986 --> 00:22:29,032
some of them are here, jason

907
00:22:29,032 --> 00:22:32,186
toner, ed dawson and wendy

908
00:22:32,186 --> 00:22:33,858
stark, I had the privilege of  working

909
00:22:33,858 --> 00:22:34,889
working with these fine folks on

910
00:22:34,889 --> 00:22:34,889


911
00:22:34,889 --> 00:22:36,298
a regular basis.

912
00:22:36,298 --> 00:22:37,807
thank you very much for the

913
00:22:37,807 --> 00:22:39,158
opportunity to provide an update

914
00:22:39,158 --> 00:22:39,158
on

915
00:22:39,158 --> 00:22:41,420
on the work invest windsor essex

916
00:22:41,420 --> 00:22:41,420


917
00:22:41,420 --> 00:22:42,495
and tourism windsor essex has

918
00:22:42,495 --> 00:22:44,309
done as well as presented the

919
00:22:44,309 --> 00:22:46,731
recommendations presented --

920
00:22:46,731 --> 00:22:47,689
committed by consulting and I  will

921
00:22:47,689 --> 00:22:49,612
will begin with a brief overview

922
00:22:49,612 --> 00:22:49,612
of

923
00:22:49,612 --> 00:22:50,424
of performance by the

924
00:22:50,424 --> 00:22:51,797
organizations before discussing

925
00:22:51,797 --> 00:22:51,797


926
00:22:51,797 --> 00:22:52,847
recommendations before council

927
00:22:52,847 --> 00:22:52,847


928
00:22:52,847 --> 00:22:53,672
this evening.

929
00:22:53,672 --> 00:22:55,063
next slide, please.

930
00:22:55,063 --> 00:22:57,147
we will begin with windsor

931
00:22:57,147 --> 00:22:57,147
essex.

932
00:22:57,147 --> 00:22:58,996
economic development continues

933
00:22:58,996 --> 00:22:58,996
to

934
00:22:58,996 --> 00:23:01,579
to be much more attracting new

935
00:23:01,579 --> 00:23:01,579


936
00:23:01,579 --> 00:23:03,079
investment, it is about

937
00:23:03,079 --> 00:23:05,036
supporting existing businesses,

938
00:23:05,036 --> 00:23:05,036
fostering

939
00:23:05,036 --> 00:23:06,525
fostering entrepreneurship and

940
00:23:06,525 --> 00:23:06,525


941
00:23:06,525 --> 00:23:08,261
positioning windsor essex for  future

942
00:23:08,261 --> 00:23:09,710
future opportunities.

943
00:23:09,710 --> 00:23:11,104
these performance metrics

944
00:23:11,104 --> 00:23:12,957
highlight another strong year

945
00:23:12,957 --> 00:23:15,774
for 2025 economic development,

946
00:23:15,774 --> 00:23:15,774


947
00:23:15,774 --> 00:23:17,244
investments essex facilitated

948
00:23:17,244 --> 00:23:19,739
more than $382 million in new

949
00:23:19,739 --> 00:23:23,117
investment, 961 new jobs, 56  business

950
00:23:23,117 --> 00:23:25,305
business expansions, and 86

951
00:23:25,305 --> 00:23:26,308
business start-ups.

952
00:23:26,308 --> 00:23:27,355
next slide, please.

953
00:23:27,355 --> 00:23:28,744
during the year invest windsor

954
00:23:28,744 --> 00:23:28,744


955
00:23:28,744 --> 00:23:30,573
essex through our small business

956
00:23:30,573 --> 00:23:30,573
and

957
00:23:30,573 --> 00:23:32,405
and entrepreneurship aspect

958
00:23:32,405 --> 00:23:34,703
delivered over 1201 on one

959
00:23:34,703 --> 00:23:37,569
consultations and 105 business

960
00:23:37,569 --> 00:23:37,569


961
00:23:37,569 --> 00:23:40,096
support sessions with more than

962
00:23:40,096 --> 00:23:40,142
2200 attendees.

963
00:23:40,142 --> 00:23:40,142
2200 attendees.

964
00:23:40,142 --> 00:23:41,676
next slide, please.

965
00:23:41,676 --> 00:23:43,287
our communications and marketing

966
00:23:43,287 --> 00:23:43,287


967
00:23:43,287 --> 00:23:44,400
efforts continue to extend well

968
00:23:44,400 --> 00:23:44,400


969
00:23:44,400 --> 00:23:46,719
beyond our borders, site

970
00:23:46,719 --> 00:23:48,812
visitors come from canada,

971
00:23:48,812 --> 00:23:50,841
united states, china, singapore

972
00:23:50,841 --> 00:23:50,841


973
00:23:50,841 --> 00:23:52,277
and germany, reflecting the

974
00:23:52,277 --> 00:23:54,119
national and international  audiences

975
00:23:54,119 --> 00:23:55,133
audiences we are reaching

976
00:23:55,133 --> 00:23:56,164
through our invest and

977
00:23:56,164 --> 00:23:57,622
interaction marketing efforts.

978
00:23:57,622 --> 00:23:59,783
next slide, please.

979
00:23:59,783 --> 00:24:01,195
looking at our past highlights

980
00:24:01,195 --> 00:24:01,195


981
00:24:01,195 --> 00:24:03,093
we finalized the invest windsor

982
00:24:03,093 --> 00:24:03,093


983
00:24:03,093 --> 00:24:05,139
essex new 2025 through 2028

984
00:24:05,139 --> 00:24:07,023
strategic plan, providing a road

985
00:24:07,023 --> 00:24:07,023


986
00:24:07,023 --> 00:24:08,476
map focused on investment

987
00:24:08,476 --> 00:24:10,361
attraction, business growth,

988
00:24:10,361 --> 00:24:11,725
innovation and stakeholder

989
00:24:11,725 --> 00:24:11,725
communication.

990
00:24:11,725 --> 00:24:14,072
the region also celebrated

991
00:24:14,072 --> 00:24:15,947
significant investment in  advanced

992
00:24:15,947 --> 00:24:16,796
advanced manufacturing and at

993
00:24:16,796 --> 00:24:18,764
the same time we continue

994
00:24:18,764 --> 00:24:20,000
expanding beyond automotive

995
00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,500
through targeted industry

996
00:24:21,500 --> 00:24:22,478
diversification initiatives.

997
00:24:22,478 --> 00:24:23,805
next slide, please.

998
00:24:23,805 --> 00:24:27,068
I will now turn to tourism

999
00:24:27,068 --> 00:24:28,697
windsor essex and pelee island,

1000
00:24:28,697 --> 00:24:28,697
tourism

1001
00:24:28,697 --> 00:24:29,889
tourism is a critical component

1002
00:24:29,889 --> 00:24:29,889
of

1003
00:24:29,889 --> 00:24:32,965
of the windsor essex economy,

1004
00:24:32,965 --> 00:24:34,419
going beyond attracting

1005
00:24:34,419 --> 00:24:35,465
visitors, it supports local

1006
00:24:35,465 --> 00:24:36,885
businesses, promotes our

1007
00:24:36,885 --> 00:24:38,216
municipalities and strengthens

1008
00:24:38,216 --> 00:24:38,216


1009
00:24:38,216 --> 00:24:39,263
community pride.

1010
00:24:39,263 --> 00:24:41,574
next slide, please, windsor

1011
00:24:41,574 --> 00:24:43,340
essex and pelee island welcomed

1012
00:24:43,340 --> 00:24:43,340


1013
00:24:43,340 --> 00:24:45,401
more than 5.1 million visitors

1014
00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:45,401


1015
00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:47,800
who generated approximately  816 million

1016
00:24:47,800 --> 00:24:49,182
816 million in visitor spending

1017
00:24:49,182 --> 00:24:49,182
kirk

1018
00:24:49,182 --> 00:24:50,243
kirk tourism is a vital industry

1019
00:24:50,243 --> 00:24:50,243


1020
00:24:50,243 --> 00:24:52,664
as it remains a significant  economic

1021
00:24:52,664 --> 00:24:53,852
economic generator and job  creator.

1022
00:24:53,852 --> 00:24:53,852
economic generator and job  creator.

1023
00:24:53,852 --> 00:24:55,309
next slide, please.

1024
00:24:55,309 --> 00:24:57,122
those economic outcomes are

1025
00:24:57,122 --> 00:24:58,895
supported by highly effective

1026
00:24:58,895 --> 00:25:00,689
destination marketing, 2025

1027
00:25:00,689 --> 00:25:01,269
showed record breaking

1028
00:25:01,269 --> 00:25:03,493
engagement, and we all know

1029
00:25:03,493 --> 00:25:04,948
awareness creates interest and

1030
00:25:04,948 --> 00:25:04,948


1031
00:25:04,948 --> 00:25:06,101
interest creates visitation.

1032
00:25:06,101 --> 00:25:07,551
next slide, please.

1033
00:25:07,551 --> 00:25:09,209
this year's official visitor  guide

1034
00:25:09,209 --> 00:25:11,553
guide launched on april 23rd

1035
00:25:11,553 --> 00:25:13,201
includes 292 tourism partners,

1036
00:25:13,201 --> 00:25:13,201


1037
00:25:13,201 --> 00:25:16,124
with over 4000 printed  copies

1038
00:25:16,124 --> 00:25:17,639
copies distributed and 100,000

1039
00:25:17,639 --> 00:25:17,639


1040
00:25:17,639 --> 00:25:18,647
digital views to date.

1041
00:25:18,647 --> 00:25:20,452
next slide, please.

1042
00:25:20,452 --> 00:25:22,503
our partner programmes, more

1043
00:25:22,503 --> 00:25:23,586
than 550 partners featured

1044
00:25:23,586 --> 00:25:25,496
through these programmes, these

1045
00:25:25,496 --> 00:25:25,496


1046
00:25:25,496 --> 00:25:27,215
collaborative initiatives help

1047
00:25:27,215 --> 00:25:27,215
drive

1048
00:25:27,215 --> 00:25:28,261
drive visitation across all

1049
00:25:28,261 --> 00:25:28,261
municipalities.

1050
00:25:28,261 --> 00:25:30,874
next slide, please.

1051
00:25:30,874 --> 00:25:32,756
I would like now to turn to

1052
00:25:32,756 --> 00:25:34,510
purpose of tonight's report,  earlier

1053
00:25:34,510 --> 00:25:35,557
earlier this year with the

1054
00:25:35,557 --> 00:25:36,995
support of both invest windsor

1055
00:25:36,995 --> 00:25:36,995


1056
00:25:36,995 --> 00:25:38,877
essex and tourism windsor essex

1057
00:25:38,877 --> 00:25:38,877


1058
00:25:38,877 --> 00:25:42,281
pelee island board we had an  independent

1059
00:25:42,281 --> 00:25:43,546
independent consulting firm

1060
00:25:43,546 --> 00:25:44,983
undertake an objective review of

1061
00:25:44,983 --> 00:25:44,983


1062
00:25:44,983 --> 00:25:46,750
how invested windsor essex

1063
00:25:46,750 --> 00:25:48,812
tourism windsor essex can best

1064
00:25:48,812 --> 00:25:48,812
position

1065
00:25:48,812 --> 00:25:49,846
position themselves for longer

1066
00:25:49,846 --> 00:25:49,846


1067
00:25:49,846 --> 00:25:51,336
term success, over the course of

1068
00:25:51,336 --> 00:25:51,336
four

1069
00:25:51,336 --> 00:25:53,158
four months north guide reviewed

1070
00:25:53,158 --> 00:25:53,158


1071
00:25:53,158 --> 00:25:54,623
evidence models from across

1072
00:25:54,623 --> 00:25:56,460
canada, organizational financial

1073
00:25:56,460 --> 00:25:56,460


1074
00:25:56,460 --> 00:25:58,213
information, conducted  stakeholder

1075
00:25:58,213 --> 00:25:58,902
stakeholder interviews and

1076
00:25:58,902 --> 00:26:01,076
facilitated workshops with both

1077
00:26:01,076 --> 00:26:01,076


1078
00:26:01,076 --> 00:26:02,495
boards and both teams.

1079
00:26:02,495 --> 00:26:03,993
their recommendations are

1080
00:26:03,993 --> 00:26:05,787
evidence based, practical and

1081
00:26:05,787 --> 00:26:07,551
designed to strengthen regional

1082
00:26:07,551 --> 00:26:07,551


1083
00:26:07,551 --> 00:26:08,989
service delivery while building

1084
00:26:08,989 --> 00:26:09,035
on the

1085
00:26:09,035 --> 00:26:10,195
on the success both

1086
00:26:10,195 --> 00:26:11,804
organizations have already  achieved

1087
00:26:11,804 --> 00:26:12,612
achieved preclinic slide

1088
00:26:12,612 --> 00:26:12,612
please.

1089
00:26:12,612 --> 00:26:15,076
this slide captures what I  believe

1090
00:26:15,076 --> 00:26:16,182
believe is the most important

1091
00:26:16,182 --> 00:26:17,978
message in the report, north

1092
00:26:17,978 --> 00:26:19,178
guide concluded both

1093
00:26:19,178 --> 00:26:21,168
organizations are highly  respected

1094
00:26:21,168 --> 00:26:22,012
respected and perform

1095
00:26:22,012 --> 00:26:23,809
effectively, this review was not

1096
00:26:23,809 --> 00:26:23,809
initiated

1097
00:26:23,809 --> 00:26:24,889
initiated because of financial

1098
00:26:24,889 --> 00:26:24,889


1099
00:26:24,889 --> 00:26:26,637
challenges, or organizational

1100
00:26:26,637 --> 00:26:27,702
shortcomings but rather

1101
00:26:27,702 --> 00:26:28,486
recognizing opportunities to

1102
00:26:28,486 --> 00:26:32,497
build on our existing strengths,

1103
00:26:32,497 --> 00:26:32,497
the

1104
00:26:32,497 --> 00:26:33,903
the opportunity lies in creating

1105
00:26:33,903 --> 00:26:33,903


1106
00:26:33,903 --> 00:26:36,766
a stronger government structure,

1107
00:26:36,766 --> 00:26:36,766
improving

1108
00:26:36,766 --> 00:26:37,424
improving operational

1109
00:26:37,424 --> 00:26:39,171
coordination, and reinvesting

1110
00:26:39,171 --> 00:26:40,987
efficiencies into expanding

1111
00:26:40,987 --> 00:26:40,987
capacity.

1112
00:26:40,987 --> 00:26:43,271
the objective is a strong

1113
00:26:43,271 --> 00:26:45,067
organization not a smaller one,

1114
00:26:45,067 --> 00:26:45,067


1115
00:26:45,067 --> 00:26:46,196
and any efficiencies should

1116
00:26:46,196 --> 00:26:47,247
allow us to do more for the

1117
00:26:47,247 --> 00:26:47,870
region not less.

1118
00:26:47,870 --> 00:26:49,657
next slide, please.

1119
00:26:49,657 --> 00:26:50,873
north guides first

1120
00:26:50,873 --> 00:26:51,530
recommendation focuses on

1121
00:26:51,530 --> 00:26:51,530
governance.

1122
00:26:51,530 --> 00:26:54,097
they recommend replacing the

1123
00:26:54,097 --> 00:26:55,468
current two boards with one

1124
00:26:55,468 --> 00:26:57,283
unified skill based board of

1125
00:26:57,283 --> 00:26:59,127
approximately nine to 11

1126
00:26:59,127 --> 00:27:00,532
directors, that board would be

1127
00:27:00,532 --> 00:27:00,532
selected

1128
00:27:00,532 --> 00:27:01,953
selected using the skills matrix

1129
00:27:01,953 --> 00:27:01,953


1130
00:27:01,953 --> 00:27:03,424
to ensure expertise in areas

1131
00:27:03,424 --> 00:27:06,230
such as finance, governance,

1132
00:27:06,230 --> 00:27:07,233
legal, marketing,

1133
00:27:07,233 --> 00:27:09,473
communications, tourism and  economic

1134
00:27:09,473 --> 00:27:10,883
economic development.

1135
00:27:10,883 --> 00:27:12,791
importantly the warden of  essex county

1136
00:27:12,791 --> 00:27:13,434
essex county and the mayor of

1137
00:27:13,434 --> 00:27:15,276
windsor would continue to serve

1138
00:27:15,276 --> 00:27:15,276


1139
00:27:15,276 --> 00:27:16,446
ensuring strong municipal

1140
00:27:16,446 --> 00:27:16,446
involvement.

1141
00:27:16,446 --> 00:27:18,515
the warden and mayor may each

1142
00:27:18,515 --> 00:27:19,531
designate a member of their

1143
00:27:19,531 --> 00:27:21,352
respective council as an

1144
00:27:21,352 --> 00:27:22,751
alternate, this would ensure

1145
00:27:22,751 --> 00:27:24,920
consistent municipal

1146
00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:26,154
representation and accommodate

1147
00:27:26,154 --> 00:27:26,154


1148
00:27:26,154 --> 00:27:27,800
scheduling conflicts and other

1149
00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:27,800


1150
00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:27,800
commitments.

1151
00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:30,654
separate advisory committees for

1152
00:27:30,654 --> 00:27:30,654


1153
00:27:30,654 --> 00:27:32,633
both economic development and  tourism

1154
00:27:32,633 --> 00:27:34,303
tourism would have specialized

1155
00:27:34,303 --> 00:27:34,303


1156
00:27:34,303 --> 00:27:35,177
sector expertise.

1157
00:27:35,177 --> 00:27:36,185
next slide, please.

1158
00:27:36,185 --> 00:27:38,012
one of the most common questions

1159
00:27:38,012 --> 00:27:38,012


1160
00:27:38,012 --> 00:27:40,478
we receive today was whether  either

1161
00:27:40,478 --> 00:27:41,241
either organization's brand

1162
00:27:41,241 --> 00:27:42,338
would disappear, the short  answer

1163
00:27:42,338 --> 00:27:43,308
answer is no.

1164
00:27:43,308 --> 00:27:44,310
north guide specifically

1165
00:27:44,310 --> 00:27:45,898
recommends maintaining both

1166
00:27:45,898 --> 00:27:47,979
invest windsor essex and tourism

1167
00:27:47,979 --> 00:27:47,979


1168
00:27:47,979 --> 00:27:49,822
windsor essex as distinct

1169
00:27:49,822 --> 00:27:52,061
business units under one legal

1170
00:27:52,061 --> 00:27:52,061
parent

1171
00:27:52,061 --> 00:27:52,638
parent organization.

1172
00:27:52,638 --> 00:27:54,845
both brands build significant

1173
00:27:54,845 --> 00:27:56,693
credibility with different

1174
00:27:56,693 --> 00:27:57,788
audiences, maintaining those

1175
00:27:57,788 --> 00:27:59,192
identities protects the equity

1176
00:27:59,192 --> 00:27:59,192


1177
00:27:59,192 --> 00:28:00,570
that has already been built up

1178
00:28:00,570 --> 00:28:00,570


1179
00:28:00,570 --> 00:28:02,837
over many years, and any future

1180
00:28:02,837 --> 00:28:02,837


1181
00:28:02,837 --> 00:28:04,606
consideration of branding would

1182
00:28:04,606 --> 00:28:04,606


1183
00:28:04,606 --> 00:28:06,077
occur only after the

1184
00:28:06,077 --> 00:28:07,469
organizations have successfully

1185
00:28:07,469 --> 00:28:07,469


1186
00:28:07,469 --> 00:28:08,888
integrated operationally.

1187
00:28:08,888 --> 00:28:10,275
next slide, please.

1188
00:28:10,275 --> 00:28:12,135
the next recommendation focuses

1189
00:28:12,135 --> 00:28:12,135


1190
00:28:12,135 --> 00:28:13,571
on shared services.

1191
00:28:13,571 --> 00:28:14,507
rather than duplicating

1192
00:28:14,507 --> 00:28:16,307
administrative functions across

1193
00:28:16,307 --> 00:28:16,307


1194
00:28:16,307 --> 00:28:17,758
the two organizations, north  guide

1195
00:28:17,758 --> 00:28:18,603
guide recommends consolidating

1196
00:28:18,603 --> 00:28:18,603


1197
00:28:18,603 --> 00:28:20,853
areas such as finance human

1198
00:28:20,853 --> 00:28:21,923
resources and information

1199
00:28:21,923 --> 00:28:24,140
technology support, and by

1200
00:28:24,140 --> 00:28:25,497
consolidating these services

1201
00:28:25,497 --> 00:28:26,650
would create operational

1202
00:28:26,650 --> 00:28:26,650
efficiencies.

1203
00:28:26,650 --> 00:28:29,343
efficiencies achieved will be

1204
00:28:29,343 --> 00:28:31,559
reinvested directly into  expanding

1205
00:28:31,559 --> 00:28:32,638
expanding services and regional

1206
00:28:32,638 --> 00:28:32,638


1207
00:28:32,638 --> 00:28:33,981
prosperity growth.

1208
00:28:33,981 --> 00:28:35,816
next slide, please.

1209
00:28:35,816 --> 00:28:37,311
integration is much more than  just

1210
00:28:37,311 --> 00:28:38,529
just governance, it's also about

1211
00:28:38,529 --> 00:28:38,529


1212
00:28:38,529 --> 00:28:40,078
creating a shared organization

1213
00:28:40,078 --> 00:28:40,078


1214
00:28:40,078 --> 00:28:40,078
culture.

1215
00:28:40,078 --> 00:28:42,372
north guide recommends beginning

1216
00:28:42,372 --> 00:28:42,372


1217
00:28:42,372 --> 00:28:43,735
immediately by developing shared

1218
00:28:43,735 --> 00:28:43,735


1219
00:28:43,735 --> 00:28:44,818
mission vision and values  between

1220
00:28:44,818 --> 00:28:46,569
between the two organizations,

1221
00:28:46,569 --> 00:28:46,569


1222
00:28:46,569 --> 00:28:49,295
and the report identifies  long term

1223
00:28:49,295 --> 00:28:49,854
long term objectives of

1224
00:28:49,854 --> 00:28:52,075
eventually bringing both teams

1225
00:28:52,075 --> 00:28:52,075
together

1226
00:28:52,075 --> 00:28:52,933
together into one shared

1227
00:28:52,933 --> 00:28:54,607
location by 2029.

1228
00:28:54,607 --> 00:28:55,934
next slide, please.

1229
00:28:55,934 --> 00:28:58,215
north guide recommends a careful

1230
00:28:58,215 --> 00:28:58,215


1231
00:28:58,215 --> 00:29:00,030
phased in implementation, phase

1232
00:29:00,030 --> 00:29:00,030
one

1233
00:29:00,030 --> 00:29:01,434
one beginning this year focuses

1234
00:29:01,434 --> 00:29:01,434
on

1235
00:29:01,434 --> 00:29:03,531
on governance, legal structure,

1236
00:29:03,531 --> 00:29:03,531


1237
00:29:03,531 --> 00:29:05,342
shared mission vision values and

1238
00:29:05,342 --> 00:29:05,342


1239
00:29:05,342 --> 00:29:06,764
establishing a foundation for  the

1240
00:29:06,764 --> 00:29:08,575
the integrated organization.

1241
00:29:08,575 --> 00:29:11,185
phase two introduces shared

1242
00:29:11,185 --> 00:29:13,979
services, harmonized policies,

1243
00:29:13,979 --> 00:29:13,979
formal

1244
00:29:13,979 --> 00:29:14,854
formal pathways and greater

1245
00:29:14,854 --> 00:29:16,298
operational alignment.

1246
00:29:16,298 --> 00:29:19,357
phase three extends through  2029,

1247
00:29:19,357 --> 00:29:20,561
2029, considering shared space,

1248
00:29:20,561 --> 00:29:20,561


1249
00:29:20,561 --> 00:29:22,281
a future brand review, and a

1250
00:29:22,281 --> 00:29:24,434
governance assessment act of  three

1251
00:29:24,434 --> 00:29:24,873
three years.

1252
00:29:24,873 --> 00:29:26,891
this phased in approach  minimizes

1253
00:29:26,891 --> 00:29:28,527
minimizes disruption, allowing

1254
00:29:28,527 --> 00:29:28,527
each

1255
00:29:28,527 --> 00:29:29,998
each milestone to build upon the

1256
00:29:29,998 --> 00:29:29,998


1257
00:29:29,998 --> 00:29:30,687
previous one.

1258
00:29:30,687 --> 00:29:32,053
next slide, please.

1259
00:29:32,053 --> 00:29:33,430
successful integration depends

1260
00:29:33,430 --> 00:29:33,430


1261
00:29:33,430 --> 00:29:35,652
on strong communication and  staff

1262
00:29:35,652 --> 00:29:37,092
staff engagement, the report

1263
00:29:37,092 --> 00:29:39,344
recommends direct communication

1264
00:29:39,344 --> 00:29:39,344
from

1265
00:29:39,344 --> 00:29:41,312
from leadership, consistent to

1266
00:29:41,312 --> 00:29:41,312


1267
00:29:41,312 --> 00:29:42,561
funders, like we are here

1268
00:29:42,561 --> 00:29:44,514
tonight and stakeholders and  involving

1269
00:29:44,514 --> 00:29:46,397
involving staff in designing the

1270
00:29:46,397 --> 00:29:46,397
future

1271
00:29:46,397 --> 00:29:47,600
future organization.

1272
00:29:47,600 --> 00:29:49,767
the objective is to build a  stronger

1273
00:29:49,767 --> 00:29:50,482
stronger organization by

1274
00:29:50,482 --> 00:29:52,442
investing in people, not

1275
00:29:52,442 --> 00:29:53,298
reducing capacity.

1276
00:29:53,298 --> 00:29:55,111
next slide, please.

1277
00:29:55,111 --> 00:29:56,218
ultimately success will be

1278
00:29:56,218 --> 00:29:57,562
measured by outcomes.

1279
00:29:57,562 --> 00:29:59,835
success means a unified board,

1280
00:29:59,835 --> 00:29:59,835


1281
00:29:59,835 --> 00:30:01,661
providing strong oversight, it

1282
00:30:01,661 --> 00:30:01,661


1283
00:30:01,661 --> 00:30:03,646
means a streamlined operation  allowing

1284
00:30:03,646 --> 00:30:05,035
allowing resources to be

1285
00:30:05,035 --> 00:30:06,915
directed towards programmes and

1286
00:30:06,915 --> 00:30:06,915


1287
00:30:06,915 --> 00:30:06,915
services.

1288
00:30:06,915 --> 00:30:08,797
it means staff working

1289
00:30:08,797 --> 00:30:10,222
collaboratively within a shared

1290
00:30:10,222 --> 00:30:10,222


1291
00:30:10,222 --> 00:30:11,644
culture built around a common

1292
00:30:11,644 --> 00:30:12,679
mission and values.

1293
00:30:12,679 --> 00:30:14,514
and most importantly meaning the

1294
00:30:14,514 --> 00:30:14,514


1295
00:30:14,514 --> 00:30:15,939
region continues receiving

1296
00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:17,782
exceptional service from two  trusted

1297
00:30:17,782 --> 00:30:19,585
trusted brands that are now  working

1298
00:30:19,585 --> 00:30:21,043
working even more effectively

1299
00:30:21,043 --> 00:30:21,043
together.

1300
00:30:21,043 --> 00:30:23,215
the recommendation before

1301
00:30:23,215 --> 00:30:24,735
council tonight hopefully is

1302
00:30:24,735 --> 00:30:26,092
straightforward, we request

1303
00:30:26,092 --> 00:30:27,714
the county council approve in

1304
00:30:27,714 --> 00:30:28,991
principle the alignment

1305
00:30:28,991 --> 00:30:30,305
recommendations, unanimously

1306
00:30:30,305 --> 00:30:33,996
endorsed by north guide --

1307
00:30:33,996 --> 00:30:35,385
endorsed by invest windsor essex

1308
00:30:35,385 --> 00:30:35,385


1309
00:30:35,385 --> 00:30:37,284
and tourism windsor essex pelee

1310
00:30:37,284 --> 00:30:37,284


1311
00:30:37,284 --> 00:30:39,314
island board of directors at the

1312
00:30:39,314 --> 00:30:39,314
meeting

1313
00:30:39,314 --> 00:30:40,115
meeting of june 30th,

1314
00:30:40,115 --> 00:30:40,801
recommendations related

1315
00:30:40,801 --> 00:30:42,553
specifically to governance,

1316
00:30:42,553 --> 00:30:44,403
organizational structure and

1317
00:30:44,403 --> 00:30:46,591
phased in approach integration,

1318
00:30:46,591 --> 00:30:46,591


1319
00:30:46,591 --> 00:30:48,483
as outlined in the north guide

1320
00:30:48,483 --> 00:30:48,483
report.

1321
00:30:48,483 --> 00:30:48,483
report.

1322
00:30:48,483 --> 00:30:50,455
and any future representation

1323
00:30:50,455 --> 00:30:53,077
measures will be requiring board

1324
00:30:53,077 --> 00:30:53,077


1325
00:30:53,077 --> 00:30:54,575
approval and city and county

1326
00:30:54,575 --> 00:30:56,188
councils will receive a progress

1327
00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:56,188
update

1328
00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:57,679
update during the first quarter

1329
00:30:57,679 --> 00:30:57,679


1330
00:30:57,679 --> 00:30:58,914
of 2027.

1331
00:30:58,914 --> 00:31:00,967
in closing I would like to thank  warden

1332
00:31:00,967 --> 00:31:01,906
warden macdonald and of course

1333
00:31:01,906 --> 00:31:01,906


1334
00:31:01,906 --> 00:31:03,550
members of county council for

1335
00:31:03,550 --> 00:31:05,085
their continued partnership and

1336
00:31:05,085 --> 00:31:05,085


1337
00:31:05,085 --> 00:31:06,662
support on both invest windsor

1338
00:31:06,662 --> 00:31:06,662


1339
00:31:06,662 --> 00:31:08,111
essex and tourism windsor essex

1340
00:31:08,111 --> 00:31:08,111


1341
00:31:08,111 --> 00:31:08,936
pelee island.

1342
00:31:08,936 --> 00:31:10,295
I would like to specifically

1343
00:31:10,295 --> 00:31:12,149
thank and recognize warden

1344
00:31:12,149 --> 00:31:13,229
macdonald who has the

1345
00:31:13,229 --> 00:31:14,591
distinction of serving on both

1346
00:31:14,591 --> 00:31:14,591


1347
00:31:14,591 --> 00:31:16,449
boards of directors and we very

1348
00:31:16,449 --> 00:31:16,449
much

1349
00:31:16,449 --> 00:31:18,314
much appreciate your leadership

1350
00:31:18,314 --> 00:31:18,314
two

1351
00:31:18,314 --> 00:31:18,455
two thank you.

1352
00:31:18,455 --> 00:31:21,118
I would also like to recognize

1353
00:31:21,118 --> 00:31:21,118


1354
00:31:21,118 --> 00:31:23,527
mayor dennis rogers and

1355
00:31:23,527 --> 00:31:24,885
mayor malloy who both serve on

1356
00:31:24,885 --> 00:31:24,885


1357
00:31:24,885 --> 00:31:25,842
the tourism board, thank you  both

1358
00:31:25,842 --> 00:31:28,309
both for your leadership and  active

1359
00:31:28,309 --> 00:31:29,392
active engagement, in particular

1360
00:31:29,392 --> 00:31:29,438
I would

1361
00:31:29,438 --> 00:31:30,781
I would like to give a shout out

1362
00:31:30,781 --> 00:31:30,781


1363
00:31:30,781 --> 00:31:35,860
to mayor meloche, for her

1364
00:31:35,860 --> 00:31:38,032
constant support and being a  great

1365
00:31:38,032 --> 00:31:39,062
great soundboard, it's very much

1366
00:31:39,062 --> 00:31:39,062


1367
00:31:39,062 --> 00:31:40,520
appreciated, thank you very  much.

1368
00:31:40,520 --> 00:31:40,520
appreciated, thank you very  much.

1369
00:31:40,520 --> 00:31:41,974
I would also like to thank and

1370
00:31:41,974 --> 00:31:41,974


1371
00:31:41,974 --> 00:31:42,801
recognize the entire

1372
00:31:42,801 --> 00:31:44,871
administrative team here, at

1373
00:31:44,871 --> 00:31:45,713
the county of essex.

1374
00:31:45,713 --> 00:31:50,326
we know your ceo zwiers, we know

1375
00:31:50,326 --> 00:31:50,372
the tone

1376
00:31:50,372 --> 00:31:51,789
the tone is set at the top and

1377
00:31:51,789 --> 00:31:51,789


1378
00:31:51,789 --> 00:31:53,261
all of her department heads and  staff

1379
00:31:53,261 --> 00:31:54,660
staff are a pleasure to work  with

1380
00:31:54,660 --> 00:31:56,117
with and we appreciate working

1381
00:31:56,117 --> 00:31:56,117


1382
00:31:56,117 --> 00:31:57,807
with them on many projects and

1383
00:31:57,807 --> 00:31:57,807


1384
00:31:57,807 --> 00:31:57,807
initiatives.

1385
00:31:57,807 --> 00:32:00,387
moving forward, both invest

1386
00:32:00,387 --> 00:32:01,827
windsor essex and tourism  windsor

1387
00:32:01,827 --> 00:32:02,891
windsor essex pelee island  continue

1388
00:32:02,891 --> 00:32:04,695
continue to attract investment,

1389
00:32:04,695 --> 00:32:04,741
will continue

1390
00:32:04,741 --> 00:32:05,507
will continue to grow

1391
00:32:05,507 --> 00:32:06,755
businesses, support

1392
00:32:06,755 --> 00:32:08,555
entrepreneurs, welcome visitors

1393
00:32:08,555 --> 00:32:08,555


1394
00:32:08,555 --> 00:32:10,457
and will strengthen long term

1395
00:32:10,457 --> 00:32:12,237
prosperity of our region of the

1396
00:32:12,237 --> 00:32:12,237


1397
00:32:12,237 --> 00:32:13,222
north guide recommendations

1398
00:32:13,222 --> 00:32:14,440
represent an opportunity to  build

1399
00:32:14,440 --> 00:32:16,617
build on that success, and  deliver

1400
00:32:16,617 --> 00:32:17,968
deliver even greater value to  our

1401
00:32:17,968 --> 00:32:20,139
our municipalities, businesses,

1402
00:32:20,139 --> 00:32:20,139


1403
00:32:20,139 --> 00:32:21,559
residents and visitors and I  want

1404
00:32:21,559 --> 00:32:22,432
want to thank you very much for

1405
00:32:22,432 --> 00:32:22,432


1406
00:32:22,432 --> 00:32:24,126
your time this evening and at  the

1407
00:32:24,126 --> 00:32:25,345
the appropriate time I would be

1408
00:32:25,345 --> 00:32:25,345


1409
00:32:25,345 --> 00:32:27,799
happy to answer questions,  thank you.
>>

1410
00:32:27,799 --> 00:32:27,799
happy to answer questions,  thank you.
>>

1411
00:32:27,799 --> 00:32:28,767
>> thank you gordon.

1412
00:32:28,767 --> 00:32:32,967
we will start with questions.

1413
00:32:32,967 --> 00:32:34,633
councillor bondy?  >>

1414
00:32:34,633 --> 00:32:36,391
>> thank you warden macdonald,

1415
00:32:36,391 --> 00:32:36,391


1416
00:32:36,391 --> 00:32:38,508
that is a lot, you talk fast but  that

1417
00:32:38,508 --> 00:32:40,371
that is good we are used to it

1418
00:32:40,371 --> 00:32:40,417
and it

1419
00:32:40,417 --> 00:32:41,796
and it has a lot to digest.  It's

1420
00:32:41,796 --> 00:32:43,998
it's not a surprise the

1421
00:32:43,998 --> 00:32:45,437
direction that is being

1422
00:32:45,437 --> 00:32:45,437
recommended.

1423
00:32:45,437 --> 00:32:47,151
one question that I'm sure you

1424
00:32:47,151 --> 00:32:47,151


1425
00:32:47,151 --> 00:32:49,013
are getting asked by everybody

1426
00:32:49,013 --> 00:32:49,013


1427
00:32:49,013 --> 00:32:50,450
so I will just ask it here in  this

1428
00:32:50,450 --> 00:32:51,876
this room, and I do have a

1429
00:32:51,876 --> 00:32:55,106
follow up question, what caused

1430
00:32:55,106 --> 00:32:55,106
what

1431
00:32:55,106 --> 00:32:57,560
what are the county or city see

1432
00:32:57,560 --> 00:32:57,560


1433
00:32:57,560 --> 00:33:01,964
by merging -- we have one less

1434
00:33:01,964 --> 00:33:01,964


1435
00:33:01,964 --> 00:33:05,203
office, one top cat or top dog

1436
00:33:05,203 --> 00:33:05,203


1437
00:33:05,203 --> 00:33:08,442
now, is there a decrease in the

1438
00:33:08,442 --> 00:33:08,442
levy

1439
00:33:08,442 --> 00:33:09,461
levy request going forward

1440
00:33:09,461 --> 00:33:12,019
because of that?

1441
00:33:12,019 --> 00:33:16,425
>> am I a top dog or cat?  [chuckling]

1442
00:33:16,425 --> 00:33:16,425
>> am I a top dog or cat?  [chuckling]

1443
00:33:16,425 --> 00:33:17,425
big question.

1444
00:33:17,425 --> 00:33:18,877
I had 10 minutes I tried to fit

1445
00:33:18,877 --> 00:33:18,877


1446
00:33:18,877 --> 00:33:19,486
it all in.

1447
00:33:19,486 --> 00:33:21,722
thank you very much, through you

1448
00:33:21,722 --> 00:33:21,722


1449
00:33:21,722 --> 00:33:23,157
warden to the council.

1450
00:33:23,157 --> 00:33:24,641
it's a very good question and we

1451
00:33:24,641 --> 00:33:24,641


1452
00:33:24,641 --> 00:33:26,835
have been asked that question.

1453
00:33:26,835 --> 00:33:26,835


1454
00:33:26,835 --> 00:33:28,901
the intent is any savings that

1455
00:33:28,901 --> 00:33:28,901


1456
00:33:28,901 --> 00:33:30,380
we find between the two

1457
00:33:30,380 --> 00:33:32,564
organizations, we would then  reimagine

1458
00:33:32,564 --> 00:33:33,594
reimagine within the

1459
00:33:33,594 --> 00:33:33,594
organization.  There

1460
00:33:33,594 --> 00:33:36,885
there is no real cost savings to

1461
00:33:36,885 --> 00:33:36,885


1462
00:33:36,885 --> 00:33:37,972
the city and county because as

1463
00:33:37,972 --> 00:33:37,972


1464
00:33:37,972 --> 00:33:39,334
you know kirk we have

1465
00:33:39,334 --> 00:33:40,773
experienced certainly on the

1466
00:33:40,773 --> 00:33:42,542
investment side, flat funding  for

1467
00:33:42,542 --> 00:33:44,344
for over a decade.

1468
00:33:44,344 --> 00:33:46,692
and I know you have a lot of  budget

1469
00:33:46,692 --> 00:33:47,289
budget pressures and that's not

1470
00:33:47,289 --> 00:33:47,289
a

1471
00:33:47,289 --> 00:33:49,149
a slam to the city or county,  it's

1472
00:33:49,149 --> 00:33:50,227
it's the reality.

1473
00:33:50,227 --> 00:33:51,715
we recognize -- I think that's

1474
00:33:51,715 --> 00:33:51,715


1475
00:33:51,715 --> 00:33:52,887
why the two boards recognized

1476
00:33:52,887 --> 00:33:54,686
that one way that we could

1477
00:33:54,686 --> 00:33:56,221
perhaps be more efficient and  effective

1478
00:33:56,221 --> 00:33:57,615
effective is to look internally

1479
00:33:57,615 --> 00:33:57,615


1480
00:33:57,615 --> 00:33:59,513
and see how we can have some

1481
00:33:59,513 --> 00:34:02,450
savings as you suggest, with for

1482
00:34:02,450 --> 00:34:02,450


1483
00:34:02,450 --> 00:34:04,613
example one cao, we have one

1484
00:34:04,613 --> 00:34:06,392
manager, administrative services

1485
00:34:06,392 --> 00:34:06,392


1486
00:34:06,392 --> 00:34:07,864
now, so those dollars would then

1487
00:34:07,864 --> 00:34:07,864


1488
00:34:07,864 --> 00:34:09,722
be able to be reimagined and

1489
00:34:09,722 --> 00:34:11,430
reinvested in the organization,

1490
00:34:11,430 --> 00:34:11,430


1491
00:34:11,430 --> 00:34:13,905
so we don't have a budget for

1492
00:34:13,905 --> 00:34:17,239
you to share because for 27 and

1493
00:34:17,239 --> 00:34:17,239


1494
00:34:17,239 --> 00:34:19,390
probably 28, we will have two  separate

1495
00:34:19,390 --> 00:34:20,389
separate budgets for both

1496
00:34:20,389 --> 00:34:22,590
organizations and we will be

1497
00:34:22,590 --> 00:34:24,024
coming to city and county  council

1498
00:34:24,024 --> 00:34:26,031
council with those budgets.  So

1499
00:34:26,031 --> 00:34:27,550
so right now what we would be  doing

1500
00:34:27,550 --> 00:34:29,757
doing is for example my salary

1501
00:34:29,757 --> 00:34:29,757
is

1502
00:34:29,757 --> 00:34:32,191
is paid by tourism, and then we  will

1503
00:34:32,191 --> 00:34:34,813
will have the salary to invest

1504
00:34:34,813 --> 00:34:34,813


1505
00:34:34,813 --> 00:34:35,594
windsor essex.

1506
00:34:35,594 --> 00:34:38,019
I hope that helps answer your

1507
00:34:38,019 --> 00:34:38,863
question.  >>

1508
00:34:38,863 --> 00:34:39,860
>> thank you.

1509
00:34:39,860 --> 00:34:42,703
since you are here, I have  another

1510
00:34:42,703 --> 00:34:45,331
another challenging question, so  you

1511
00:34:45,331 --> 00:34:46,803
you gave a very good

1512
00:34:46,803 --> 00:34:49,285
presentation, about a year ago

1513
00:34:49,285 --> 00:34:49,285


1514
00:34:49,285 --> 00:34:51,962
in colchester, a short term

1515
00:34:51,962 --> 00:34:53,257
venture about municipal

1516
00:34:53,257 --> 00:34:54,757
accommodation tax.

1517
00:34:54,757 --> 00:34:56,492
something really resonated with

1518
00:34:56,492 --> 00:34:56,492


1519
00:34:56,492 --> 00:34:58,118
me in the divide between the

1520
00:34:58,118 --> 00:34:59,926
amount of tax dollars that the

1521
00:34:59,926 --> 00:34:59,926


1522
00:34:59,926 --> 00:35:01,440
city of windsor is going to have

1523
00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:01,440


1524
00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:02,864
and the amount of tax dollars  the

1525
00:35:02,864 --> 00:35:04,392
the county has, I wonder if you

1526
00:35:04,392 --> 00:35:04,392


1527
00:35:04,392 --> 00:35:05,830
can give us a high level?

1528
00:35:05,830 --> 00:35:07,223
if we are talking marketing and

1529
00:35:07,223 --> 00:35:07,223


1530
00:35:07,223 --> 00:35:09,411
everything, and I'm not saying

1531
00:35:09,411 --> 00:35:09,633
I

1532
00:35:09,633 --> 00:35:11,476
support municipal tax or not,

1533
00:35:11,476 --> 00:35:13,731
I'm just gathering information,

1534
00:35:13,731 --> 00:35:13,731
and

1535
00:35:13,731 --> 00:35:15,158
and I think this is a good venue

1536
00:35:15,158 --> 00:35:15,158
because

1537
00:35:15,158 --> 00:35:16,610
because you are here.

1538
00:35:16,610 --> 00:35:18,036
if the county municipalities  don't

1539
00:35:18,036 --> 00:35:19,660
don't come together and support

1540
00:35:19,660 --> 00:35:19,660
municipal

1541
00:35:19,660 --> 00:35:21,280
municipal accommodations tax

1542
00:35:21,280 --> 00:35:23,734
which has a lot of pros and

1543
00:35:23,734 --> 00:35:25,182
cons, were the consequences when

1544
00:35:25,182 --> 00:35:25,182
it

1545
00:35:25,182 --> 00:35:26,261
it comes to competing against  the

1546
00:35:26,261 --> 00:35:28,077
the city of windsor for tourism

1547
00:35:28,077 --> 00:35:28,077


1548
00:35:28,077 --> 00:35:28,077
dollars?

1549
00:35:28,077 --> 00:35:30,914
>> three warden to the

1550
00:35:30,914 --> 00:35:33,352
councillor, that is a very good

1551
00:35:33,352 --> 00:35:33,352


1552
00:35:33,352 --> 00:35:33,352
question.

1553
00:35:33,352 --> 00:35:36,437
right now if I were to take  round numbers

1554
00:35:36,437 --> 00:35:38,203
round numbers I would say that

1555
00:35:38,203 --> 00:35:38,203


1556
00:35:38,203 --> 00:35:40,752
tourism is funded right now 66  by

1557
00:35:40,752 --> 00:35:43,126
by the city and 33% by the

1558
00:35:43,126 --> 00:35:43,126
county.  And

1559
00:35:43,126 --> 00:35:46,723
and it is becoming increasingly

1560
00:35:46,723 --> 00:35:46,723


1561
00:35:46,723 --> 00:35:50,347
difficult to try and just spend

1562
00:35:50,347 --> 00:35:50,347


1563
00:35:50,347 --> 00:35:53,634
the money the city gives us on

1564
00:35:53,634 --> 00:35:53,680
city led

1565
00:35:53,680 --> 00:35:54,447
city led initiatives.

1566
00:35:54,447 --> 00:35:56,026
we are getting pretty good at it

1567
00:35:56,026 --> 00:35:56,026
but

1568
00:35:56,026 --> 00:35:58,308
but it is becoming more  difficult,

1569
00:35:58,308 --> 00:35:59,335
difficult, the more money we

1570
00:35:59,335 --> 00:36:00,367
raise through the municipal

1571
00:36:00,367 --> 00:36:01,249
accommodation tax.

1572
00:36:01,249 --> 00:36:02,862
I think the county is being left

1573
00:36:02,862 --> 00:36:02,862
behind

1574
00:36:02,862 --> 00:36:04,518
behind and I think I have said

1575
00:36:04,518 --> 00:36:04,518


1576
00:36:04,518 --> 00:36:06,561
that to all of you in the past,

1577
00:36:06,561 --> 00:36:06,561
because

1578
00:36:06,561 --> 00:36:07,642
because there's a number of

1579
00:36:07,642 --> 00:36:09,048
municipalities in the province

1580
00:36:09,048 --> 00:36:09,048


1581
00:36:09,048 --> 00:36:10,941
collecting it, and those

1582
00:36:10,941 --> 00:36:13,069
municipalities are outpacing us  in

1583
00:36:13,069 --> 00:36:15,485
in promotion and marketing, and

1584
00:36:15,485 --> 00:36:15,485


1585
00:36:15,485 --> 00:36:17,316
using dollars to lure events  whether

1586
00:36:17,316 --> 00:36:19,128
whether it is sporting events to

1587
00:36:19,128 --> 00:36:19,128


1588
00:36:19,128 --> 00:36:21,800
your town's, or other events.

1589
00:36:21,800 --> 00:36:23,847
it is becoming a challenging.

1590
00:36:23,847 --> 00:36:26,049
I think we are fortunate the

1591
00:36:26,049 --> 00:36:27,836
city of windsor is still looking

1592
00:36:27,836 --> 00:36:27,882
at this

1593
00:36:27,882 --> 00:36:29,471
at this very much as a regional

1594
00:36:29,471 --> 00:36:29,471


1595
00:36:29,471 --> 00:36:31,732
approach and working very well

1596
00:36:31,732 --> 00:36:31,732
together.

1597
00:36:31,732 --> 00:36:31,732
together.

1598
00:36:31,732 --> 00:36:35,007
I think on the tourism side.

1599
00:36:35,007 --> 00:36:37,449
but I know that the county is

1600
00:36:37,449 --> 00:36:38,869
looking at that and it is

1601
00:36:38,869 --> 00:36:40,746
becoming more challenging for us

1602
00:36:40,746 --> 00:36:40,746


1603
00:36:40,746 --> 00:36:43,004
internally to look at what was

1604
00:36:43,004 --> 00:36:43,004


1605
00:36:43,004 --> 00:36:46,155
once a global regional budget,

1606
00:36:46,155 --> 00:36:46,155
now

1607
00:36:46,155 --> 00:36:48,430
now looking at it being more of

1608
00:36:48,430 --> 00:36:48,430


1609
00:36:48,430 --> 00:36:50,186
a separated budget.

1610
00:36:50,186 --> 00:36:52,273
so I would implore the

1611
00:36:52,273 --> 00:36:53,685
municipalities to really do

1612
00:36:53,685 --> 00:36:55,587
another hard look, and I know  some of

1613
00:36:55,587 --> 00:36:56,983
some of you are more advanced in

1614
00:36:56,983 --> 00:36:56,983
this

1615
00:36:56,983 --> 00:36:59,268
this and are appreciative, but

1616
00:36:59,268 --> 00:36:59,268


1617
00:36:59,268 --> 00:37:00,630
collecting that accommodation

1618
00:37:00,630 --> 00:37:02,130
tax would be a game changer  because

1619
00:37:02,130 --> 00:37:03,132
because we won't have to go back

1620
00:37:03,132 --> 00:37:03,132
to

1621
00:37:03,132 --> 00:37:05,042
to the county taxpayer to ask

1622
00:37:05,042 --> 00:37:06,734
for more money, nor will there

1623
00:37:06,734 --> 00:37:06,734


1624
00:37:06,734 --> 00:37:08,171
be a greater divide between what

1625
00:37:08,171 --> 00:37:08,171


1626
00:37:08,171 --> 00:37:10,369
the city and county fund that

1627
00:37:10,369 --> 00:37:12,598
organization.  >>

1628
00:37:12,598 --> 00:37:13,799
>> I just want to thank you for

1629
00:37:13,799 --> 00:37:13,799
answering

1630
00:37:13,799 --> 00:37:15,062
answering that for us,

1631
00:37:15,062 --> 00:37:15,343
thank you.

1632
00:37:15,343 --> 00:37:17,107
something to keep in mind in the

1633
00:37:17,107 --> 00:37:17,107


1634
00:37:17,107 --> 00:37:17,107
future.

1635
00:37:17,107 --> 00:37:20,309
>> councillor bailey?

1636
00:37:20,309 --> 00:37:22,526
>> thank you very much, through

1637
00:37:22,526 --> 00:37:22,526
you

1638
00:37:22,526 --> 00:37:24,184
you warden, very thrilled to see

1639
00:37:24,184 --> 00:37:24,184


1640
00:37:24,184 --> 00:37:25,465
this report, very thrilled to

1641
00:37:25,465 --> 00:37:26,889
see the integrated work that's

1642
00:37:26,889 --> 00:37:26,889


1643
00:37:26,889 --> 00:37:29,117
been going on, highly

1644
00:37:29,117 --> 00:37:29,117
supportive.

1645
00:37:29,117 --> 00:37:31,959
you will note too lakeshore

1646
00:37:31,959 --> 00:37:33,871
recently did another thing, we

1647
00:37:33,871 --> 00:37:33,871


1648
00:37:33,871 --> 00:37:35,847
will be bumping up at 33% I

1649
00:37:35,847 --> 00:37:37,706
hope, and seeing a bit more

1650
00:37:37,706 --> 00:37:38,816
happening in the counties so we

1651
00:37:38,816 --> 00:37:38,816


1652
00:37:38,816 --> 00:37:39,457
hope to do that.

1653
00:37:39,457 --> 00:37:41,219
I was wondering if you can walk

1654
00:37:41,219 --> 00:37:41,219


1655
00:37:41,219 --> 00:37:45,619
me through slide number 14,

1656
00:37:45,619 --> 00:37:48,856
mostly around the composition  around

1657
00:37:48,856 --> 00:37:49,856
around the board tables.

1658
00:37:49,856 --> 00:37:52,116
fully understood the advisory

1659
00:37:52,116 --> 00:37:53,727
committee approach on both sides

1660
00:37:53,727 --> 00:37:53,727
of

1661
00:37:53,727 --> 00:37:56,372
of the house, understand

1662
00:37:56,372 --> 00:37:57,424
integration very well.

1663
00:37:57,424 --> 00:37:58,902
just wondering about the board

1664
00:37:58,902 --> 00:37:58,902


1665
00:37:58,902 --> 00:38:00,510
table, I heard you say the

1666
00:38:00,510 --> 00:38:01,808
warden and mayor of the city, I

1667
00:38:01,808 --> 00:38:01,808


1668
00:38:01,808 --> 00:38:04,331
wonder who else fills those

1669
00:38:04,331 --> 00:38:04,331
positions?

1670
00:38:04,331 --> 00:38:07,579
>> through you warden, thank you

1671
00:38:07,579 --> 00:38:07,579
very

1672
00:38:07,579 --> 00:38:08,657
very much for the question and

1673
00:38:08,657 --> 00:38:08,657


1674
00:38:08,657 --> 00:38:11,827
thank you to lakeshore for

1675
00:38:11,827 --> 00:38:12,847
implementing the municipal

1676
00:38:12,847 --> 00:38:14,062
accommodation tax.

1677
00:38:14,062 --> 00:38:15,737
I would like to point out that

1678
00:38:15,737 --> 00:38:15,737
in

1679
00:38:15,737 --> 00:38:17,369
in the past, the university

1680
00:38:17,369 --> 00:38:18,728
board always had the mayor and

1681
00:38:18,728 --> 00:38:18,728


1682
00:38:18,728 --> 00:38:20,354
the warden sit on that board.

1683
00:38:20,354 --> 00:38:23,025
the tourism board always had  three

1684
00:38:23,025 --> 00:38:24,099
three representatives from city

1685
00:38:24,099 --> 00:38:24,099


1686
00:38:24,099 --> 00:38:25,939
and three from county and a  mayor of

1687
00:38:25,939 --> 00:38:26,925
mayor of pelee island.  And

1688
00:38:26,925 --> 00:38:28,803
and that it was done based on

1689
00:38:28,803 --> 00:38:30,214
the necessity about 15 years ago

1690
00:38:30,214 --> 00:38:30,214


1691
00:38:30,214 --> 00:38:31,672
when the organization was

1692
00:38:31,672 --> 00:38:34,250
struggling, and the elected

1693
00:38:34,250 --> 00:38:35,838
officials wanted to get a hold

1694
00:38:35,838 --> 00:38:35,838
of

1695
00:38:35,838 --> 00:38:37,721
of the public funds and build

1696
00:38:37,721 --> 00:38:38,549
that trust.

1697
00:38:38,549 --> 00:38:40,051
we did that I think quite

1698
00:38:40,051 --> 00:38:41,410
successfully and then we brought

1699
00:38:41,410 --> 00:38:41,410


1700
00:38:41,410 --> 00:38:44,259
on four stakeholders to round

1701
00:38:44,259 --> 00:38:45,668
out 11 member board.

1702
00:38:45,668 --> 00:38:47,914
but we have continued that

1703
00:38:47,914 --> 00:38:47,914
path.  Now

1704
00:38:47,914 --> 00:38:50,845
now that we are looking at this

1705
00:38:50,845 --> 00:38:50,845
new

1706
00:38:50,845 --> 00:38:51,926
new organization, it was felt  that it

1707
00:38:51,926 --> 00:38:53,363
that it may be at a higher level

1708
00:38:53,363 --> 00:38:53,363


1709
00:38:53,363 --> 00:38:55,009
we would have more of a skilled

1710
00:38:55,009 --> 00:38:55,009


1711
00:38:55,009 --> 00:38:57,200
based board and we would still

1712
00:38:57,200 --> 00:38:57,200


1713
00:38:57,200 --> 00:38:59,842
have very importantly municipal

1714
00:38:59,842 --> 00:38:59,842


1715
00:38:59,842 --> 00:38:59,842
representation.  And

1716
00:38:59,842 --> 00:39:02,734
and that would be the head of  council and

1717
00:39:02,734 --> 00:39:03,720
council and the head of the

1718
00:39:03,720 --> 00:39:05,115
city council and county

1719
00:39:05,115 --> 00:39:05,115
council.

1720
00:39:05,115 --> 00:39:07,961
it was actually mayor meloche  that

1721
00:39:07,961 --> 00:39:10,797
that came up with a great idea,

1722
00:39:10,797 --> 00:39:10,797
an

1723
00:39:10,797 --> 00:39:12,420
an idea to the consultants that

1724
00:39:12,420 --> 00:39:12,466
there will

1725
00:39:12,466 --> 00:39:14,122
there will be an alternate,

1726
00:39:14,122 --> 00:39:15,547
because we both know that the  mayor

1727
00:39:15,547 --> 00:39:17,127
mayor and the warden are very  busy

1728
00:39:17,127 --> 00:39:18,049
busy and if they cannot attend

1729
00:39:18,049 --> 00:39:18,425
a

1730
00:39:18,425 --> 00:39:19,893
meeting, then that

1731
00:39:19,893 --> 00:39:21,213
representation is not there.

1732
00:39:21,213 --> 00:39:23,338
so we came up with this idea of

1733
00:39:23,338 --> 00:39:23,338


1734
00:39:23,338 --> 00:39:24,218
an alternate which I think is a

1735
00:39:24,218 --> 00:39:24,218


1736
00:39:24,218 --> 00:39:26,294
great idea, I look at it for the

1737
00:39:26,294 --> 00:39:26,294
four

1738
00:39:26,294 --> 00:39:28,785
four years as well, and when the

1739
00:39:28,785 --> 00:39:28,785
mayor

1740
00:39:28,785 --> 00:39:31,040
mayor or warden, I'll take the

1741
00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:31,040


1742
00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:33,493
warden example, they will get  one

1743
00:39:33,493 --> 00:39:34,007
one vote of their alternatives

1744
00:39:34,007 --> 00:39:34,007


1745
00:39:34,007 --> 00:39:35,811
their, if they are both there,

1746
00:39:35,811 --> 00:39:35,811
elizabeth

1747
00:39:35,811 --> 00:39:36,834
elizabeth will be in tune with

1748
00:39:36,834 --> 00:39:36,834


1749
00:39:36,834 --> 00:39:37,960
what's going on and have a

1750
00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:40,346
chance to speak to the item.

1751
00:39:40,346 --> 00:39:41,798
then the other positions we have

1752
00:39:41,798 --> 00:39:41,798


1753
00:39:41,798 --> 00:39:44,442
failed because we don't have

1754
00:39:44,442 --> 00:39:46,831
necessarily skills in finance,

1755
00:39:46,831 --> 00:39:46,831


1756
00:39:46,831 --> 00:39:50,504
legal, hr, those would be the

1757
00:39:50,504 --> 00:39:52,393
sorts of folks we would look at  the

1758
00:39:52,393 --> 00:39:54,155
the governance table.

1759
00:39:54,155 --> 00:39:59,757
very much there is a need for  expert

1760
00:39:59,757 --> 00:40:00,586
expert representation, that's

1761
00:40:00,586 --> 00:40:02,598
why we felt the secretary  advisory

1762
00:40:02,598 --> 00:40:03,441
advisory committee would come

1763
00:40:03,441 --> 00:40:04,098
and play.

1764
00:40:04,098 --> 00:40:05,962
we would have two silos, so to

1765
00:40:05,962 --> 00:40:05,962


1766
00:40:05,962 --> 00:40:08,551
speak,, the tourism and

1767
00:40:08,551 --> 00:40:08,551
economic.

1768
00:40:08,551 --> 00:40:10,663
they would be open to people

1769
00:40:10,663 --> 00:40:13,487
that are engaged and those

1770
00:40:13,487 --> 00:40:15,261
environments, and they will

1771
00:40:15,261 --> 00:40:17,117
funnel ideas, thoughts kirk

1772
00:40:17,117 --> 00:40:19,771
suggestions to leadership of  both

1773
00:40:19,771 --> 00:40:21,777
both organizations and that

1774
00:40:21,777 --> 00:40:23,980
information will be shared to me

1775
00:40:23,980 --> 00:40:23,980


1776
00:40:23,980 --> 00:40:25,805
and brought to the board.

1777
00:40:25,805 --> 00:40:26,887
the two secretary advisory

1778
00:40:26,887 --> 00:40:28,727
committees will not have

1779
00:40:28,727 --> 00:40:30,543
governance power, but more

1780
00:40:30,543 --> 00:40:32,111
importantly they will be

1781
00:40:32,111 --> 00:40:33,752
providing their time and  expertise.

1782
00:40:33,752 --> 00:40:33,752
providing their time and  expertise.

1783
00:40:33,752 --> 00:40:35,423
that is how we looked at

1784
00:40:35,423 --> 00:40:37,170
structuring the new governance

1785
00:40:37,170 --> 00:40:37,170


1786
00:40:37,170 --> 00:40:39,879
model of the organization.  >>

1787
00:40:39,879 --> 00:40:42,649
>> thank you so much, I am  highly

1788
00:40:42,649 --> 00:40:44,901
highly supportive of this model,

1789
00:40:44,901 --> 00:40:44,901


1790
00:40:44,901 --> 00:40:46,585
expertise will be around at the

1791
00:40:46,585 --> 00:40:46,585
table

1792
00:40:46,585 --> 00:40:47,834
table and you will have that

1793
00:40:47,834 --> 00:40:49,616
integration team going that will

1794
00:40:49,616 --> 00:40:49,616


1795
00:40:49,616 --> 00:40:51,278
be a powerhouse, I'm happy to

1796
00:40:51,278 --> 00:40:53,092
see people there.

1797
00:40:53,092 --> 00:40:54,909
thank you.

1798
00:40:54,909 --> 00:40:56,716
>> councillor mcnamara?

1799
00:40:56,716 --> 00:41:00,926
>> thank you madam warden.

1800
00:41:00,926 --> 00:41:03,937
certainly, no real question here  but

1801
00:41:03,937 --> 00:41:08,525
but a more comment, I think it

1802
00:41:08,525 --> 00:41:08,525


1803
00:41:08,525 --> 00:41:11,510
is highly timed that we combined

1804
00:41:11,510 --> 00:41:11,510
both.

1805
00:41:11,510 --> 00:41:11,510
both.

1806
00:41:11,510 --> 00:41:14,998
I firmly believe that tourism is

1807
00:41:14,998 --> 00:41:14,998


1808
00:41:14,998 --> 00:41:16,437
another pillar of economic

1809
00:41:16,437 --> 00:41:18,202
development, and when you start

1810
00:41:18,202 --> 00:41:18,202


1811
00:41:18,202 --> 00:41:23,133
looking at the numbers,  5.16 million

1812
00:41:23,133 --> 00:41:25,112
5.16 million visitors, and

1813
00:41:25,112 --> 00:41:27,981
spending over 800 million, and

1814
00:41:27,981 --> 00:41:27,981


1815
00:41:27,981 --> 00:41:31,630
you look at 266 million in tax

1816
00:41:31,630 --> 00:41:31,630


1817
00:41:31,630 --> 00:41:33,108
revenue, you are talking --

1818
00:41:33,108 --> 00:41:36,677
those are big numbers.

1819
00:41:36,677 --> 00:41:38,173
and I really like the concept in

1820
00:41:38,173 --> 00:41:38,173


1821
00:41:38,173 --> 00:41:41,352
terms of combining that into an

1822
00:41:41,352 --> 00:41:41,352
economic

1823
00:41:41,352 --> 00:41:43,252
economic development because as

1824
00:41:43,252 --> 00:41:43,252


1825
00:41:43,252 --> 00:41:46,088
I stated earlier, it is a pillar

1826
00:41:46,088 --> 00:41:46,134
of economic

1827
00:41:46,134 --> 00:41:47,478
of economic development.

1828
00:41:47,478 --> 00:41:49,415
I really supported the fact that

1829
00:41:49,415 --> 00:41:49,415


1830
00:41:49,415 --> 00:41:52,865
you are looking at a more broad  based

1831
00:41:52,865 --> 00:41:55,443
based professional board, a

1832
00:41:55,443 --> 00:41:56,432
governance structure.

1833
00:41:56,432 --> 00:41:59,410
I think it is high time, I think

1834
00:41:59,410 --> 00:41:59,410
both

1835
00:41:59,410 --> 00:42:00,452
both organizations, you alluded

1836
00:42:00,452 --> 00:42:00,452
to

1837
00:42:00,452 --> 00:42:03,659
to the reason why it was more

1838
00:42:03,659 --> 00:42:06,909
involvement from the municipal

1839
00:42:06,909 --> 00:42:06,909


1840
00:42:06,909 --> 00:42:09,081
representation, I firmly believe

1841
00:42:09,081 --> 00:42:09,127
over the

1842
00:42:09,127 --> 00:42:10,911
over the course of the years  both

1843
00:42:10,911 --> 00:42:12,762
both organizations have matured

1844
00:42:12,762 --> 00:42:12,762
quite

1845
00:42:12,762 --> 00:42:13,804
quite nicely and have done

1846
00:42:13,804 --> 00:42:16,699
tremendous amount of work.

1847
00:42:16,699 --> 00:42:20,259
as they say, figures don't lie,

1848
00:42:20,259 --> 00:42:20,259
and

1849
00:42:20,259 --> 00:42:21,688
and you have proven obviously

1850
00:42:21,688 --> 00:42:24,121
time and time again.

1851
00:42:24,121 --> 00:42:27,167
on the map tax I firmly support

1852
00:42:27,167 --> 00:42:27,167


1853
00:42:27,167 --> 00:42:28,481
that, I remember when I was

1854
00:42:28,481 --> 00:42:31,647
president of amo, my last term

1855
00:42:31,647 --> 00:42:31,647
was

1856
00:42:31,647 --> 00:42:34,242
was introduced as the provincial

1857
00:42:34,242 --> 00:42:34,242
government

1858
00:42:34,242 --> 00:42:36,106
government said, we would give

1859
00:42:36,106 --> 00:42:36,106


1860
00:42:36,106 --> 00:42:38,555
you more tools in the toolbox to

1861
00:42:38,555 --> 00:42:38,555


1862
00:42:38,555 --> 00:42:39,757
generate revenue.

1863
00:42:39,757 --> 00:42:40,841
and what people have to

1864
00:42:40,841 --> 00:42:43,187
understand is well, the revenue

1865
00:42:43,187 --> 00:42:43,187


1866
00:42:43,187 --> 00:42:44,658
generated there from visitors  coming

1867
00:42:44,658 --> 00:42:46,496
coming into the community, it's

1868
00:42:46,496 --> 00:42:46,496
not

1869
00:42:46,496 --> 00:42:48,347
not from our own property tax

1870
00:42:48,347 --> 00:42:50,131
owners and so forth.

1871
00:42:50,131 --> 00:42:52,933
ploughing those dollars back  into

1872
00:42:52,933 --> 00:42:54,774
into promotion and other

1873
00:42:54,774 --> 00:42:55,853
programmes, it takes away the

1874
00:42:55,853 --> 00:42:58,510
pressure in terms of looking at

1875
00:42:58,510 --> 00:42:58,510


1876
00:42:58,510 --> 00:42:59,485
additional rounds coming from

1877
00:42:59,485 --> 00:43:01,314
the property tax base.

1878
00:43:01,314 --> 00:43:05,497
I fully support that particular

1879
00:43:05,497 --> 00:43:05,497


1880
00:43:05,497 --> 00:43:05,497
direction.

1881
00:43:05,497 --> 00:43:08,797
it makes a whole lot of sense.

1882
00:43:08,797 --> 00:43:08,797


1883
00:43:08,797 --> 00:43:11,590
I think it's timely that you are

1884
00:43:11,590 --> 00:43:11,590


1885
00:43:11,590 --> 00:43:13,849
here, looking at these

1886
00:43:13,849 --> 00:43:13,849
recommendations.

1887
00:43:13,849 --> 00:43:20,642
I think it is now time to move

1888
00:43:20,642 --> 00:43:20,642


1889
00:43:20,642 --> 00:43:22,050
forward and professionalize

1890
00:43:22,050 --> 00:43:23,702
obviously the organization to

1891
00:43:23,702 --> 00:43:25,643
the next level.

1892
00:43:25,643 --> 00:43:28,365
because we're not competing just

1893
00:43:28,365 --> 00:43:28,365


1894
00:43:28,365 --> 00:43:31,915
regionally or obviously the

1895
00:43:31,915 --> 00:43:33,768
province, this is rural class,

1896
00:43:33,768 --> 00:43:33,768


1897
00:43:33,768 --> 00:43:36,160
and I were trying to attract

1898
00:43:36,160 --> 00:43:37,321
investment to the region on a

1899
00:43:37,321 --> 00:43:41,641
professional level, as well as

1900
00:43:41,641 --> 00:43:41,641


1901
00:43:41,641 --> 00:43:43,878
bringing those revenues here, I

1902
00:43:43,878 --> 00:43:43,878


1903
00:43:43,878 --> 00:43:45,495
think that would be critical.

1904
00:43:45,495 --> 00:43:49,560
I think the makeup of the board

1905
00:43:49,560 --> 00:43:49,560


1906
00:43:49,560 --> 00:43:51,323
and using those resources that

1907
00:43:51,323 --> 00:43:51,323


1908
00:43:51,323 --> 00:43:55,060
you already have, combining them

1909
00:43:55,060 --> 00:43:55,060


1910
00:43:55,060 --> 00:43:57,828
under one roof in 2029 makes

1911
00:43:57,828 --> 00:43:58,827
great sense.

1912
00:43:58,827 --> 00:44:00,264
madam warden certainly the

1913
00:44:00,264 --> 00:44:01,514
proper time I would be ready to

1914
00:44:01,514 --> 00:44:01,514


1915
00:44:01,514 --> 00:44:04,315
move the recommendation.  >>

1916
00:44:04,315 --> 00:44:06,519
>> I will take note of that,

1917
00:44:06,519 --> 00:44:07,179
thank you.

1918
00:44:07,179 --> 00:44:08,208
councillors rogers?  >>

1919
00:44:08,208 --> 00:44:09,592
>> thank you madam warden,

1920
00:44:09,592 --> 00:44:12,472
through you, appreciate this,  seems

1921
00:44:12,472 --> 00:44:13,740
seems like we have seen a lot of

1922
00:44:13,740 --> 00:44:13,740


1923
00:44:13,740 --> 00:44:14,739
you guys lately.

1924
00:44:14,739 --> 00:44:16,322
I will be straight to the point

1925
00:44:16,322 --> 00:44:16,322


1926
00:44:16,322 --> 00:44:17,732
as I am good at, with two words

1927
00:44:17,732 --> 00:44:17,732


1928
00:44:17,732 --> 00:44:20,239
at a point I would at me was

1929
00:44:20,239 --> 00:44:21,661
beyond and automotive.  We

1930
00:44:21,661 --> 00:44:22,706
we all know the power and  strength

1931
00:44:22,706 --> 00:44:24,425
strength we have in the tool of  the

1932
00:44:24,425 --> 00:44:28,187
the automotive sector, but with

1933
00:44:28,187 --> 00:44:28,187


1934
00:44:28,187 --> 00:44:29,125
windsor-essex here you know I  will

1935
00:44:29,125 --> 00:44:29,922
will ask about that.

1936
00:44:29,922 --> 00:44:34,958
we have 3000 acres of under  glass

1937
00:44:34,958 --> 00:44:36,772
glass and that attracts a lot of

1938
00:44:36,772 --> 00:44:36,772


1939
00:44:36,772 --> 00:44:38,526
those medium sized businesses.

1940
00:44:38,526 --> 00:44:38,526


1941
00:44:38,526 --> 00:44:39,978
maybe some conversations you

1942
00:44:39,978 --> 00:44:41,993
have moving forward, where did

1943
00:44:41,993 --> 00:44:41,993


1944
00:44:41,993 --> 00:44:43,023
that invest windsor-essex is  doing

1945
00:44:43,023 --> 00:44:44,303
doing looking to attract those

1946
00:44:44,303 --> 00:44:44,303


1947
00:44:44,303 --> 00:44:47,959
businesses to the county?  >>

1948
00:44:47,959 --> 00:44:49,679
>> through you warden, thank you

1949
00:44:49,679 --> 00:44:49,679


1950
00:44:49,679 --> 00:44:50,393
very much.

1951
00:44:50,393 --> 00:44:52,817
we hear you, every time you do

1952
00:44:52,817 --> 00:44:52,817


1953
00:44:52,817 --> 00:44:54,237
mention -- yes, we are certainly

1954
00:44:54,237 --> 00:44:54,237


1955
00:44:54,237 --> 00:44:56,441
automotive and that is very much

1956
00:44:56,441 --> 00:44:56,441


1957
00:44:56,441 --> 00:44:59,351
the backbone, so to speak, of

1958
00:44:59,351 --> 00:45:01,220
the area, at the end of the day  there's

1959
00:45:01,220 --> 00:45:02,252
there's a number of different  sectors

1960
00:45:02,252 --> 00:45:04,732
sectors we are looking at,

1961
00:45:04,732 --> 00:45:05,762
defence is another one

1962
00:45:05,762 --> 00:45:07,552
obviously, it is very hot right

1963
00:45:07,552 --> 00:45:07,552


1964
00:45:07,552 --> 00:45:12,314
now, and we -- we hear you, and

1965
00:45:12,314 --> 00:45:12,314


1966
00:45:12,314 --> 00:45:13,654
our investment attraction team

1967
00:45:13,654 --> 00:45:13,654


1968
00:45:13,654 --> 00:45:17,266
is working diligently.  >>

1969
00:45:17,266 --> 00:45:18,173
>> councillor akpata?  >>

1970
00:45:18,173 --> 00:45:19,147
>> thank you madam warden,

1971
00:45:19,147 --> 00:45:21,012
through you to the team, truly

1972
00:45:21,012 --> 00:45:21,012


1973
00:45:21,012 --> 00:45:21,699
just a comment.

1974
00:45:21,699 --> 00:45:23,843
had an opportunity to go to the

1975
00:45:23,843 --> 00:45:23,843


1976
00:45:23,843 --> 00:45:24,923
opening of the gordie howe

1977
00:45:24,923 --> 00:45:26,815
bridge, the first time, and then

1978
00:45:26,815 --> 00:45:26,815


1979
00:45:26,815 --> 00:45:28,473
the second time, which was

1980
00:45:28,473 --> 00:45:29,989
actually the realtime, I just  want

1981
00:45:29,989 --> 00:45:31,163
want you to take back to the

1982
00:45:31,163 --> 00:45:32,358
staff you had on sandwich

1983
00:45:32,358 --> 00:45:34,608
street, watch how they engage  american

1984
00:45:34,608 --> 00:45:35,595
american cyclists that came

1985
00:45:35,595 --> 00:45:35,595
over.

1986
00:45:35,595 --> 00:45:38,781
listened to some conversations

1987
00:45:38,781 --> 00:45:38,781
and

1988
00:45:38,781 --> 00:45:40,083
and eavesdropping kind of way

1989
00:45:40,083 --> 00:45:42,235
but just involved kind of way,

1990
00:45:42,235 --> 00:45:42,281
one of

1991
00:45:42,281 --> 00:45:42,845
one of the things I really

1992
00:45:42,845 --> 00:45:44,242
noticed was the engagement that

1993
00:45:44,242 --> 00:45:44,242
your

1994
00:45:44,242 --> 00:45:45,506
your folks had with the people

1995
00:45:45,506 --> 00:45:45,506


1996
00:45:45,506 --> 00:45:47,332
who are visiting.

1997
00:45:47,332 --> 00:45:49,735
and it was for me, sitting  beside

1998
00:45:49,735 --> 00:45:52,965
beside the small business owners

1999
00:45:52,965 --> 00:45:52,965
where

2000
00:45:52,965 --> 00:45:54,441
where the tourism stand was if

2001
00:45:54,441 --> 00:45:54,817
I  can

2002
00:45:54,817 --> 00:45:56,678
can call it that, I watch how  they

2003
00:45:56,678 --> 00:45:57,711
they interact with business

2004
00:45:57,711 --> 00:45:59,114
owners, and I watched how

2005
00:45:59,114 --> 00:46:00,700
business owners interact with  the american

2006
00:46:00,700 --> 00:46:01,678
the american cyclists that came,

2007
00:46:01,678 --> 00:46:01,678


2008
00:46:01,678 --> 00:46:03,066
and I just wanted to tell you  please

2009
00:46:03,066 --> 00:46:05,283
please take it back.

2010
00:46:05,283 --> 00:46:05,283
wonderful.

2011
00:46:05,283 --> 00:46:10,315
it was a really great day,

2012
00:46:10,315 --> 00:46:11,956
especially -- I don't cycle but

2013
00:46:11,956 --> 00:46:12,002
to see

2014
00:46:12,002 --> 00:46:13,803
to see all these people cycling

2015
00:46:13,803 --> 00:46:13,803
and

2016
00:46:13,803 --> 00:46:13,803
and

2017
00:46:13,803 --> 00:46:13,803
and

2018
00:46:13,803 --> 00:46:13,803
and

2019
00:46:13,803 --> 00:46:15,707
to stop and talk to some of

2020
00:46:15,707 --> 00:46:17,081
our american visitors who cross

2021
00:46:17,081 --> 00:46:17,081


2022
00:46:17,081 --> 00:46:18,677
that day on their

2023
00:46:18,677 --> 00:46:18,677
that day on their

2024
00:46:18,677 --> 00:46:18,677
that day on their

2025
00:46:18,677 --> 00:46:18,677


2026
00:46:18,677 --> 00:46:18,677


2027
00:46:18,677 --> 00:46:18,677


2028
00:46:18,677 --> 00:46:19,303
bicycles, who

2029
00:46:19,303 --> 00:46:21,205
had never come over before, I

2030
00:46:21,205 --> 00:46:22,781
was there when they discussed --

2031
00:46:22,781 --> 00:46:22,827
there is

2032
00:46:22,827 --> 00:46:24,036
there is a noodle factory across

2033
00:46:24,036 --> 00:46:24,036
the

2034
00:46:24,036 --> 00:46:25,087
the bridge we don't speak about

2035
00:46:25,087 --> 00:46:25,087


2036
00:46:25,087 --> 00:46:26,961
it anymore, I was listening to  the

2037
00:46:26,961 --> 00:46:28,335
the gentleman talk about the  noodle

2038
00:46:28,335 --> 00:46:30,001
noodle factory with the owner of

2039
00:46:30,001 --> 00:46:30,001


2040
00:46:30,001 --> 00:46:31,629
rockbottom, and just that entire

2041
00:46:31,629 --> 00:46:31,629


2042
00:46:31,629 --> 00:46:34,040
engagement was done right beside

2043
00:46:34,040 --> 00:46:34,040


2044
00:46:34,040 --> 00:46:35,936
your stand and your staff were

2045
00:46:35,936 --> 00:46:35,936


2046
00:46:35,936 --> 00:46:37,703
engaged and it was wonderful.

2047
00:46:37,703 --> 00:46:39,389
please bring my comments back.

2048
00:46:39,389 --> 00:46:41,144
thank you.

2049
00:46:41,144 --> 00:46:43,065
>> councillor meloche?  >>

2050
00:46:43,065 --> 00:46:44,454
>> thank you warden, through  you,

2051
00:46:44,454 --> 00:46:45,545
you, I just want to say

2052
00:46:45,545 --> 00:46:46,917
thank you to your team and north

2053
00:46:46,917 --> 00:46:46,917


2054
00:46:46,917 --> 00:46:49,598
guide, you guys worked very  fast.
[chuckling]
in

2055
00:46:49,598 --> 00:46:49,598
guide, you guys worked very  fast.
[chuckling]
in

2056
00:46:49,598 --> 00:46:49,598
guide, you guys worked very  fast.
[chuckling]
in

2057
00:46:49,598 --> 00:46:50,897
in a very short period of time,

2058
00:46:50,897 --> 00:46:50,943
got a

2059
00:46:50,943 --> 00:46:52,474
got a lot of work done.

2060
00:46:52,474 --> 00:46:54,103
I appreciate the fact that you

2061
00:46:54,103 --> 00:46:54,103


2062
00:46:54,103 --> 00:46:55,294
took our comments from both

2063
00:46:55,294 --> 00:46:57,459
wards to heart and presented us  with something

2064
00:46:57,459 --> 00:46:58,271
with something that I think

2065
00:46:58,271 --> 00:46:59,660
everybody was very comfortable

2066
00:46:59,660 --> 00:46:59,660


2067
00:46:59,660 --> 00:47:01,100
with moving forward, and that

2068
00:47:01,100 --> 00:47:02,739
was not an easy task.

2069
00:47:02,739 --> 00:47:04,830
I appreciated the three phases

2070
00:47:04,830 --> 00:47:04,830


2071
00:47:04,830 --> 00:47:05,725
because I think this is a big

2072
00:47:05,725 --> 00:47:07,959
step for our organizations, and

2073
00:47:07,959 --> 00:47:07,959


2074
00:47:07,959 --> 00:47:09,769
a great way to move forward.

2075
00:47:09,769 --> 00:47:11,486
I especially love that as of  right

2076
00:47:11,486 --> 00:47:13,279
right now you are keeping the  two

2077
00:47:13,279 --> 00:47:13,983
two brands because it is

2078
00:47:13,983 --> 00:47:15,215
something we were very

2079
00:47:15,215 --> 00:47:15,840
passionate about and did not

2080
00:47:15,840 --> 00:47:18,679
want to lose, people know the  logo

2081
00:47:18,679 --> 00:47:20,723
logo and the brand, in west

2082
00:47:20,723 --> 00:47:22,570
windsor essex so that it was

2083
00:47:22,570 --> 00:47:22,570
important.

2084
00:47:22,570 --> 00:47:25,576
thank you again and your team  and

2085
00:47:25,576 --> 00:47:26,820
and north guide because you guys

2086
00:47:26,820 --> 00:47:26,820
really

2087
00:47:26,820 --> 00:47:28,583
really listened to the members

2088
00:47:28,583 --> 00:47:28,583
of

2089
00:47:28,583 --> 00:47:30,105
of the board before you put this

2090
00:47:30,105 --> 00:47:30,105


2091
00:47:30,105 --> 00:47:32,334
together, and I think you

2092
00:47:32,334 --> 00:47:34,742
presented something that is

2093
00:47:34,742 --> 00:47:36,365
really positive and will help

2094
00:47:36,365 --> 00:47:39,412
our region moving forward so

2095
00:47:39,412 --> 00:47:39,832
thank you.  >>

2096
00:47:39,832 --> 00:47:42,446
>> thank you, anybody else?

2097
00:47:42,446 --> 00:47:45,256
in that case I am not going to

2098
00:47:45,256 --> 00:47:45,256


2099
00:47:45,256 --> 00:47:48,150
-- sorry, I need to see hands a

2100
00:47:48,150 --> 00:47:48,150


2101
00:47:48,150 --> 00:47:49,981
little higher if you don't  mind.

2102
00:47:49,981 --> 00:47:49,981
little higher if you don't  mind.

2103
00:47:49,981 --> 00:47:52,842
must be my eyesight, councillor

2104
00:47:52,842 --> 00:47:52,842


2105
00:47:52,842 --> 00:47:52,842
bailey?

2106
00:47:52,842 --> 00:47:54,899
>> thank you for giving me a  second

2107
00:47:54,899 --> 00:47:58,002
second chance, I wanted to say

2108
00:47:58,002 --> 00:47:58,362
I

2109
00:47:58,362 --> 00:47:59,987
hope you continue to reach out

2110
00:47:59,987 --> 00:47:59,987


2111
00:47:59,987 --> 00:48:02,176
to local administration and

2112
00:48:02,176 --> 00:48:03,672
local mayors when you come into

2113
00:48:03,672 --> 00:48:03,672
our

2114
00:48:03,672 --> 00:48:06,111
our communities as well, in

2115
00:48:06,111 --> 00:48:07,717
particular because we are asking

2116
00:48:07,717 --> 00:48:07,717


2117
00:48:07,717 --> 00:48:09,384
the province to you know consult

2118
00:48:09,384 --> 00:48:09,384


2119
00:48:09,384 --> 00:48:10,434
with us and let us know before

2120
00:48:10,434 --> 00:48:10,434


2121
00:48:10,434 --> 00:48:12,092
they do hydro connections and

2122
00:48:12,092 --> 00:48:13,703
some of those bigger things

2123
00:48:13,703 --> 00:48:13,703
happening.

2124
00:48:13,703 --> 00:48:16,363
we are up against changing

2125
00:48:16,363 --> 00:48:18,352
clients, data centres, and I

2126
00:48:18,352 --> 00:48:20,176
hate to find out backwards

2127
00:48:20,176 --> 00:48:20,176
right?

2128
00:48:20,176 --> 00:48:22,470
as these things happen in our  community

2129
00:48:22,470 --> 00:48:23,019
community I hope the

2130
00:48:23,019 --> 00:48:24,306
collaboration with our

2131
00:48:24,306 --> 00:48:26,025
administration and council

2132
00:48:26,025 --> 00:48:28,889
continues so we know that these

2133
00:48:28,889 --> 00:48:28,889


2134
00:48:28,889 --> 00:48:30,704
consultations or questions or  things

2135
00:48:30,704 --> 00:48:31,792
things that are coming up we  would like

2136
00:48:31,792 --> 00:48:33,573
would like to know about them.

2137
00:48:33,573 --> 00:48:33,573


2138
00:48:33,573 --> 00:48:34,962
welcome you to continue that  good

2139
00:48:34,962 --> 00:48:35,695
good collaboration and dialogue

2140
00:48:35,695 --> 00:48:35,695


2141
00:48:35,695 --> 00:48:37,491
with us.  >>

2142
00:48:37,491 --> 00:48:39,309
>> through you warden, to the

2143
00:48:39,309 --> 00:48:40,343
councillor, thank you very

2144
00:48:40,343 --> 00:48:40,343
much.

2145
00:48:40,343 --> 00:48:40,343
absolutely.

2146
00:48:40,343 --> 00:48:44,019
and I will also say we have a

2147
00:48:44,019 --> 00:48:45,422
regional tourism committee now,

2148
00:48:45,422 --> 00:48:45,422


2149
00:48:45,422 --> 00:48:46,546
and regional economic

2150
00:48:46,546 --> 00:48:47,281
development committee.

2151
00:48:47,281 --> 00:48:49,349
a lot of them shared the same

2152
00:48:49,349 --> 00:48:51,179
hat, but we are going to keep

2153
00:48:51,179 --> 00:48:52,661
those folks from the

2154
00:48:52,661 --> 00:48:53,692
administrative teams certainly  up

2155
00:48:53,692 --> 00:48:55,559
up to date, and you have my

2156
00:48:55,559 --> 00:48:56,511
commitment as much as you have

2157
00:48:56,511 --> 00:48:56,511
for

2158
00:48:56,511 --> 00:48:58,418
for the last 16 years of being

2159
00:48:58,418 --> 00:48:58,418
out

2160
00:48:58,418 --> 00:48:59,809
out to council at least once a

2161
00:48:59,809 --> 00:48:59,809


2162
00:48:59,809 --> 00:48:59,809
year.

2163
00:48:59,809 --> 00:49:03,080
itis, we are there.  >>

2164
00:49:03,080 --> 00:49:05,447
>> thank you.

2165
00:49:05,447 --> 00:49:07,301
I won't reread the entire

2166
00:49:07,301 --> 00:49:10,307
recommendation for council but

2167
00:49:10,307 --> 00:49:10,353
for the

2168
00:49:10,353 --> 00:49:11,353
for the recommendations county

2169
00:49:11,353 --> 00:49:11,353


2170
00:49:11,353 --> 00:49:13,781
council, county of essex council

2171
00:49:13,781 --> 00:49:13,781


2172
00:49:13,781 --> 00:49:15,218
approve the alignment

2173
00:49:15,218 --> 00:49:16,454
recommendations, and that is

2174
00:49:16,454 --> 00:49:18,944
moved by councillor mcnamara,

2175
00:49:18,944 --> 00:49:20,758
looking for a secondary?

2176
00:49:20,758 --> 00:49:21,789
councillor meloche.

2177
00:49:21,789 --> 00:49:23,219
any further comments or  questions

2178
00:49:23,219 --> 00:49:25,382
questions in that regard?

2179
00:49:25,382 --> 00:49:27,208
will we vote electronically?

2180
00:49:27,208 --> 00:49:28,694
okay, we will vote

2181
00:49:28,694 --> 00:49:31,638
electronically please.

2182
00:49:31,638 --> 00:49:47,386
and that is a unanimous stamp of

2183
00:49:47,386 --> 00:49:47,386


2184
00:49:47,386 --> 00:49:48,404
approval, well done.

2185
00:49:48,404 --> 00:49:49,818
well done.

2186
00:49:49,818 --> 00:49:51,582
looking forward to what is

2187
00:49:51,582 --> 00:49:51,582
next.

2188
00:49:51,582 --> 00:49:54,087
thank you and thank you to your  team

2189
00:49:54,087 --> 00:49:55,810
team as well we appreciate all

2190
00:49:55,810 --> 00:49:55,810
of

2191
00:49:55,810 --> 00:49:58,917
of you puck moving on to

2192
00:49:58,917 --> 00:50:00,561
communications, there are 12

2193
00:50:00,561 --> 00:50:01,981
pieces of correspondence listed

2194
00:50:01,981 --> 00:50:01,981
on

2195
00:50:01,981 --> 00:50:03,936
on the agenda this evening, one  of which

2196
00:50:03,936 --> 00:50:05,692
of which council has already

2197
00:50:05,692 --> 00:50:07,160
received, any items of

2198
00:50:07,160 --> 00:50:07,770
correspondence that council

2199
00:50:07,770 --> 00:50:10,351
wishes to discuss further?

2200
00:50:10,351 --> 00:50:11,875
councillor bondy.  >>

2201
00:50:11,875 --> 00:50:13,142
>> thank you warden macdonald,

2202
00:50:13,142 --> 00:50:13,142


2203
00:50:13,142 --> 00:50:15,438
there are two items in  particular

2204
00:50:15,438 --> 00:50:16,813
particular interest to myself,

2205
00:50:16,813 --> 00:50:16,859
I

2206
00:50:16,859 --> 00:50:18,940
will start with the easy one,

2207
00:50:18,940 --> 00:50:22,238
which is ten .1.8, I would like

2208
00:50:22,238 --> 00:50:22,238


2209
00:50:22,238 --> 00:50:25,125
to pull that and see if there is

2210
00:50:25,125 --> 00:50:25,125


2211
00:50:25,125 --> 00:50:27,323
a will from county council to

2212
00:50:27,323 --> 00:50:27,997
support it.

2213
00:50:27,997 --> 00:50:30,415
it is in regards to the public

2214
00:50:30,415 --> 00:50:30,415


2215
00:50:30,415 --> 00:50:32,719
library operating branch, it

2216
00:50:32,719 --> 00:50:34,057
appears the branch has been  frozen

2217
00:50:34,057 --> 00:50:36,695
frozen since the 90s and so we

2218
00:50:36,695 --> 00:50:36,695


2219
00:50:36,695 --> 00:50:38,144
are stuck at the same value even

2220
00:50:38,144 --> 00:50:38,144


2221
00:50:38,144 --> 00:50:40,575
though there is increases each

2222
00:50:40,575 --> 00:50:40,575
year.

2223
00:50:40,575 --> 00:50:40,575
year.

2224
00:50:40,575 --> 00:50:42,437
so it would be really nice to

2225
00:50:42,437 --> 00:50:45,238
see if the province would  revisit

2226
00:50:45,238 --> 00:50:47,841
revisit funding that grant more,

2227
00:50:47,841 --> 00:50:47,887
which would

2228
00:50:47,887 --> 00:50:49,399
which would help us here locally

2229
00:50:49,399 --> 00:50:49,399


2230
00:50:49,399 --> 00:50:50,738
so I would like to move that we

2231
00:50:50,738 --> 00:50:50,738


2232
00:50:50,738 --> 00:50:52,426
endorse the resolution passed by

2233
00:50:52,426 --> 00:50:52,426


2234
00:50:52,426 --> 00:50:55,026
the township of armour regarding

2235
00:50:55,026 --> 00:50:55,026
the

2236
00:50:55,026 --> 00:50:56,829
the sustainable ontario public

2237
00:50:56,829 --> 00:50:56,829


2238
00:50:56,829 --> 00:50:58,273
library fund, and further

2239
00:50:58,273 --> 00:51:01,109
council directed staff to

2240
00:51:01,109 --> 00:51:05,137
support this letter and send it

2241
00:51:05,137 --> 00:51:05,183
to the

2242
00:51:05,183 --> 00:51:06,732
to the premier and perhaps also

2243
00:51:06,732 --> 00:51:06,732


2244
00:51:06,732 --> 00:51:08,575
amo and federation of ontario

2245
00:51:08,575 --> 00:51:11,894
public libraries and perhaps the

2246
00:51:11,894 --> 00:51:11,894


2247
00:51:11,894 --> 00:51:14,073
western wardens conference?

2248
00:51:14,073 --> 00:51:16,675
>> western ontario conference.

2249
00:51:16,675 --> 00:51:16,721
>>

2250
00:51:16,721 --> 00:51:18,176
>> yes, them.

2251
00:51:18,176 --> 00:51:19,427
if I could get a seconder I

2252
00:51:19,427 --> 00:51:20,845
would like to support that

2253
00:51:20,845 --> 00:51:20,845
please.

2254
00:51:20,845 --> 00:51:23,443
>> councillor bailey is the

2255
00:51:23,443 --> 00:51:24,470
seconder, any further comments

2256
00:51:24,470 --> 00:51:24,470


2257
00:51:24,470 --> 00:51:27,069
or questions by anyone?

2258
00:51:27,069 --> 00:51:30,324
then I will ask all in favour?

2259
00:51:30,324 --> 00:51:30,324


2260
00:51:30,324 --> 00:51:30,324
opposed?

2261
00:51:30,324 --> 00:51:33,182
and that is carried.

2262
00:51:33,182 --> 00:51:33,182
okay.

2263
00:51:33,182 --> 00:51:37,289
and there is another one?

2264
00:51:37,289 --> 00:51:41,809
>> yes thank you warden.

2265
00:51:41,809 --> 00:51:41,809
10.1.9.

2266
00:51:41,809 --> 00:51:46,092
I was really happy to see this

2267
00:51:46,092 --> 00:51:46,092


2268
00:51:46,092 --> 00:51:48,963
annual report from chc, it has

2269
00:51:48,963 --> 00:51:48,963


2270
00:51:48,963 --> 00:51:50,436
some very good tidbits in there

2271
00:51:50,436 --> 00:51:50,482
but I

2272
00:51:50,482 --> 00:51:51,893
but I know they are investing

2273
00:51:51,893 --> 00:51:54,817
into their current stock in the

2274
00:51:54,817 --> 00:51:54,817


2275
00:51:54,817 --> 00:51:54,817
county.

2276
00:51:54,817 --> 00:51:57,877
what I did notice is they do  have

2277
00:51:57,877 --> 00:52:00,550
have some new builds, and none

2278
00:52:00,550 --> 00:52:00,550
of

2279
00:52:00,550 --> 00:52:02,616
of them happened to be in the  county.

2280
00:52:02,616 --> 00:52:02,616
of them happened to be in the  county.

2281
00:52:02,616 --> 00:52:04,447
so we do know the service

2282
00:52:04,447 --> 00:52:05,931
manager for housing was

2283
00:52:05,931 --> 00:52:07,339
scheduled to come to county

2284
00:52:07,339 --> 00:52:09,182
council on the 16th, and they

2285
00:52:09,182 --> 00:52:11,354
have now said they are not  coming.

2286
00:52:11,354 --> 00:52:11,354
have now said they are not  coming.

2287
00:52:11,354 --> 00:52:13,910
so I want to see all the work

2288
00:52:13,910 --> 00:52:16,062
they are doing, but I also think

2289
00:52:16,062 --> 00:52:16,062
it's

2290
00:52:16,062 --> 00:52:18,106
it's imperative for us as this

2291
00:52:18,106 --> 00:52:18,106


2292
00:52:18,106 --> 00:52:19,654
current council to reach out to

2293
00:52:19,654 --> 00:52:19,654


2294
00:52:19,654 --> 00:52:21,029
the service manager, city of

2295
00:52:21,029 --> 00:52:22,237
windsor because current council

2296
00:52:22,237 --> 00:52:22,237


2297
00:52:22,237 --> 00:52:23,847
asked many questions.

2298
00:52:23,847 --> 00:52:25,679
we have not got any answers when

2299
00:52:25,679 --> 00:52:25,679


2300
00:52:25,679 --> 00:52:27,536
it comes to housing.

2301
00:52:27,536 --> 00:52:30,744
on july 17th, I sent several

2302
00:52:30,744 --> 00:52:33,168
questions in as per the request

2303
00:52:33,168 --> 00:52:33,168


2304
00:52:33,168 --> 00:52:35,026
to discuss with the service

2305
00:52:35,026 --> 00:52:36,463
manager in advance.

2306
00:52:36,463 --> 00:52:39,088
I am wondering if there is

2307
00:52:39,088 --> 00:52:41,475
support to have questions sent

2308
00:52:41,475 --> 00:52:41,475
to

2309
00:52:41,475 --> 00:52:44,124
to the service manager by  writing

2310
00:52:44,124 --> 00:52:45,968
writing and have them write back

2311
00:52:45,968 --> 00:52:45,968


2312
00:52:45,968 --> 00:52:47,754
to us.

2313
00:52:47,754 --> 00:52:49,456
I am looking to the warden and

2314
00:52:49,456 --> 00:52:49,456


2315
00:52:49,456 --> 00:52:50,823
cao for advice.  I

2316
00:52:50,823 --> 00:52:52,792
I would like to get it on record

2317
00:52:52,792 --> 00:52:52,792
that

2318
00:52:52,792 --> 00:52:53,820
that I want them to look into  the

2319
00:52:53,820 --> 00:52:55,637
the ratio of how people go into

2320
00:52:55,637 --> 00:52:55,637


2321
00:52:55,637 --> 00:52:57,072
housing, I want them to look

2322
00:52:57,072 --> 00:52:58,542
into what new builds are coming

2323
00:52:58,542 --> 00:52:58,542


2324
00:52:58,542 --> 00:53:00,542
into essex county, what are the

2325
00:53:00,542 --> 00:53:00,542


2326
00:53:00,542 --> 00:53:02,385
major investment projects coming

2327
00:53:02,385 --> 00:53:02,385
to

2328
00:53:02,385 --> 00:53:04,197
to the county, when social

2329
00:53:04,197 --> 00:53:05,288
housing reports go to  city council

2330
00:53:05,288 --> 00:53:06,560
city council can we find them on

2331
00:53:06,560 --> 00:53:06,560


2332
00:53:06,560 --> 00:53:08,186
our county council agenda, what

2333
00:53:08,186 --> 00:53:08,186


2334
00:53:08,186 --> 00:53:10,004
is the distribution of housing

2335
00:53:10,004 --> 00:53:10,004
in

2336
00:53:10,004 --> 00:53:11,816
in the city versus the county,

2337
00:53:11,816 --> 00:53:11,862
and where

2338
00:53:11,862 --> 00:53:13,641
and where are the newest builds

2339
00:53:13,641 --> 00:53:13,641


2340
00:53:13,641 --> 00:53:15,480
located, and what is the last

2341
00:53:15,480 --> 00:53:17,670
housing wait-list review, and

2342
00:53:17,670 --> 00:53:19,004
this is the one that is almost

2343
00:53:19,004 --> 00:53:19,004


2344
00:53:19,004 --> 00:53:21,243
the most important -- what  security

2345
00:53:21,243 --> 00:53:22,308
security measures are being put

2346
00:53:22,308 --> 00:53:22,308


2347
00:53:22,308 --> 00:53:25,487
in place for county units that

2348
00:53:25,487 --> 00:53:25,487
are

2349
00:53:25,487 --> 00:53:27,520
are experiencing an increase in

2350
00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:27,520


2351
00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:27,520
crime?

2352
00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:30,225
because people are getting put

2353
00:53:30,225 --> 00:53:30,225


2354
00:53:30,225 --> 00:53:32,066
in housing units in the county

2355
00:53:32,066 --> 00:53:32,066


2356
00:53:32,066 --> 00:53:34,077
without the proper supports, and

2357
00:53:34,077 --> 00:53:34,077


2358
00:53:34,077 --> 00:53:37,094
I get messages every single day,

2359
00:53:37,094 --> 00:53:37,094


2360
00:53:37,094 --> 00:53:39,128
almost every single hour, there

2361
00:53:39,128 --> 00:53:39,128


2362
00:53:39,128 --> 00:53:41,019
is a crime posted on

2363
00:53:41,019 --> 00:53:43,505
social media into the

2364
00:53:43,505 --> 00:53:44,848
municipality of essex due to

2365
00:53:44,848 --> 00:53:46,020
people put in housing without

2366
00:53:46,020 --> 00:53:47,478
the proper support.

2367
00:53:47,478 --> 00:53:49,560
this discussion has been pushed

2368
00:53:49,560 --> 00:53:49,560


2369
00:53:49,560 --> 00:53:52,015
and pushed, and it cannot wait

2370
00:53:52,015 --> 00:53:52,015


2371
00:53:52,015 --> 00:53:53,435
until 2027 because this council

2372
00:53:53,435 --> 00:53:53,435


2373
00:53:53,435 --> 00:53:55,117
has been asking residents

2374
00:53:55,117 --> 00:53:57,197
experiencing crime daily,  because of

2375
00:53:57,197 --> 00:53:57,791
because of a lack of support

2376
00:53:57,791 --> 00:53:59,397
from the service manager at the

2377
00:53:59,397 --> 00:53:59,397


2378
00:53:59,397 --> 00:54:01,163
city of windsor, we cannot

2379
00:54:01,163 --> 00:54:01,163
wait.

2380
00:54:01,163 --> 00:54:03,733
I seek the advice from the cao

2381
00:54:03,733 --> 00:54:03,733
and

2382
00:54:03,733 --> 00:54:04,940
and warden on what can be done

2383
00:54:04,940 --> 00:54:04,940
in

2384
00:54:04,940 --> 00:54:06,794
in the current term of council

2385
00:54:06,794 --> 00:54:06,794


2386
00:54:06,794 --> 00:54:09,008
to address the housing issues we

2387
00:54:09,008 --> 00:54:09,008
have

2388
00:54:09,008 --> 00:54:10,464
have from the failed action from

2389
00:54:10,464 --> 00:54:10,464


2390
00:54:10,464 --> 00:54:12,929
the city of windsor service

2391
00:54:12,929 --> 00:54:13,338
manager.  >>

2392
00:54:13,338 --> 00:54:14,746
>> three warden to county

2393
00:54:14,746 --> 00:54:18,119
council, so I would have no  issue

2394
00:54:18,119 --> 00:54:19,788
issue taking your questions and

2395
00:54:19,788 --> 00:54:19,788


2396
00:54:19,788 --> 00:54:20,865
thank you councillor bondy for

2397
00:54:20,865 --> 00:54:20,865


2398
00:54:20,865 --> 00:54:22,777
forwarding them, kind of like a

2399
00:54:22,777 --> 00:54:22,777


2400
00:54:22,777 --> 00:54:23,843
last call for the rush to the

2401
00:54:23,843 --> 00:54:25,656
group if you have other  questions

2402
00:54:25,656 --> 00:54:26,703
questions you would like to

2403
00:54:26,703 --> 00:54:28,158
include, then I kind of put them

2404
00:54:28,158 --> 00:54:28,158
together

2405
00:54:28,158 --> 00:54:30,246
together and we can send them in

2406
00:54:30,246 --> 00:54:30,246


2407
00:54:30,246 --> 00:54:33,181
writing to the city, and request

2408
00:54:33,181 --> 00:54:33,181
they

2409
00:54:33,181 --> 00:54:35,028
they respond in writing.

2410
00:54:35,028 --> 00:54:37,072
we can do that out of this

2411
00:54:37,072 --> 00:54:37,072
meeting.

2412
00:54:37,072 --> 00:54:39,540
just a comment about your

2413
00:54:39,540 --> 00:54:42,931
reference to crime and things

2414
00:54:42,931 --> 00:54:44,647
happening, really a reminder to

2415
00:54:44,647 --> 00:54:44,647


2416
00:54:44,647 --> 00:54:46,821
the public that if crimes are

2417
00:54:46,821 --> 00:54:48,223
being committed, posting them on

2418
00:54:48,223 --> 00:54:48,223


2419
00:54:48,223 --> 00:54:50,846
social media has no effect.

2420
00:54:50,846 --> 00:54:52,906
please contact the proper

2421
00:54:52,906 --> 00:54:55,807
authorities, call 911, call the

2422
00:54:55,807 --> 00:54:55,807


2423
00:54:55,807 --> 00:54:57,599
police, to make sure those items

2424
00:54:57,599 --> 00:54:57,599


2425
00:54:57,599 --> 00:55:00,885
are addressed, using

2426
00:55:00,885 --> 00:55:02,245
social media as another

2427
00:55:02,245 --> 00:55:02,245
channel.

2428
00:55:02,245 --> 00:55:05,541
not quite frankly is sending

2429
00:55:05,541 --> 00:55:07,077
them to us to put in writing to

2430
00:55:07,077 --> 00:55:07,077


2431
00:55:07,077 --> 00:55:07,691
the city.

2432
00:55:07,691 --> 00:55:09,479
those are serious issues and

2433
00:55:09,479 --> 00:55:11,365
let's respond accordingly, but

2434
00:55:11,365 --> 00:55:11,365


2435
00:55:11,365 --> 00:55:13,130
we can certainly put together a

2436
00:55:13,130 --> 00:55:13,130


2437
00:55:13,130 --> 00:55:14,984
written package and in

2438
00:55:14,984 --> 00:55:17,344
collaboration with our social

2439
00:55:17,344 --> 00:55:20,077
manager and director of

2440
00:55:20,077 --> 00:55:21,865
community services we can send

2441
00:55:21,865 --> 00:55:21,865


2442
00:55:21,865 --> 00:55:23,929
that to the city for a

2443
00:55:23,929 --> 00:55:24,308
response.  >>

2444
00:55:24,308 --> 00:55:25,748
>> thank you, through you warden

2445
00:55:25,748 --> 00:55:25,748


2446
00:55:25,748 --> 00:55:27,668
macdonald, I want to thank our

2447
00:55:27,668 --> 00:55:27,668


2448
00:55:27,668 --> 00:55:29,113
ceo for taking the questions,  that

2449
00:55:29,113 --> 00:55:30,067
that is greater.

2450
00:55:30,067 --> 00:55:31,935
I will continue to relay the

2451
00:55:31,935 --> 00:55:33,356
message to residents to call

2452
00:55:33,356 --> 00:55:34,781
police, many times they do call

2453
00:55:34,781 --> 00:55:34,781


2454
00:55:34,781 --> 00:55:36,380
police, the police do what they

2455
00:55:36,380 --> 00:55:36,380


2456
00:55:36,380 --> 00:55:38,296
can, the people go in jail and  then

2457
00:55:38,296 --> 00:55:39,331
then they get let back out

2458
00:55:39,331 --> 00:55:41,153
because of the court system.

2459
00:55:41,153 --> 00:55:43,408
so the court system is failing

2460
00:55:43,408 --> 00:55:43,408


2461
00:55:43,408 --> 00:55:44,935
our residents.

2462
00:55:44,935 --> 00:55:46,308
and I also get calls on the

2463
00:55:46,308 --> 00:55:47,699
amount of calls per service and

2464
00:55:47,699 --> 00:55:47,699


2465
00:55:47,699 --> 00:55:50,141
our social housing, and it is  through

2466
00:55:50,141 --> 00:55:51,346
through the roof.

2467
00:55:51,346 --> 00:55:52,990
from an opp calls per service

2468
00:55:52,990 --> 00:55:55,243
because we get billed calls per

2469
00:55:55,243 --> 00:55:55,243


2470
00:55:55,243 --> 00:55:56,478
service, we want people to call

2471
00:55:56,478 --> 00:55:56,478


2472
00:55:56,478 --> 00:55:58,716
the police but right now we are

2473
00:55:58,716 --> 00:55:58,716
reactive,

2474
00:55:58,716 --> 00:56:00,109
reactive, we are not proactive

2475
00:56:00,109 --> 00:56:00,109


2476
00:56:00,109 --> 00:56:02,362
in serving the needs of our  community

2477
00:56:02,362 --> 00:56:03,850
community because the system

2478
00:56:03,850 --> 00:56:05,653
that the city of windsor service

2479
00:56:05,653 --> 00:56:05,653


2480
00:56:05,653 --> 00:56:06,823
manager has in place for how

2481
00:56:06,823 --> 00:56:09,354
people go in housing, is failing

2482
00:56:09,354 --> 00:56:09,354


2483
00:56:09,354 --> 00:56:10,088
all of us.

2484
00:56:10,088 --> 00:56:11,861
acid three or four times and I

2485
00:56:11,861 --> 00:56:11,861
will

2486
00:56:11,861 --> 00:56:13,877
will say it again, I encourage

2487
00:56:13,877 --> 00:56:13,877
county

2488
00:56:13,877 --> 00:56:15,322
county councillors to also

2489
00:56:15,322 --> 00:56:17,151
submit questions, I will go  through

2490
00:56:17,151 --> 00:56:18,234
through the list more, but

2491
00:56:18,234 --> 00:56:20,034
something has to change and it

2492
00:56:20,034 --> 00:56:20,034


2493
00:56:20,034 --> 00:56:24,706
cannot keep waiting.  >>

2494
00:56:24,706 --> 00:56:25,398
>> thank you.

2495
00:56:25,398 --> 00:56:27,733
any other correspondence you

2496
00:56:27,733 --> 00:56:29,208
want to pull out?

2497
00:56:29,208 --> 00:56:30,160
deputy mayor?

2498
00:56:30,160 --> 00:56:32,353
sorry, deputy warden?

2499
00:56:32,353 --> 00:56:34,177
>> thank you, through you

2500
00:56:34,177 --> 00:56:35,846
warden, a question I would like

2501
00:56:35,846 --> 00:56:35,846
to

2502
00:56:35,846 --> 00:56:44,265
to pull out, 10.1.5 and perhaps  10.1.3

2503
00:56:44,265 --> 00:56:45,407
10.1.3 I know we have the  general

2504
00:56:45,407 --> 00:56:46,709
general manager of the windsor

2505
00:56:46,709 --> 00:56:46,709


2506
00:56:46,709 --> 00:56:48,099
essex conservation authority

2507
00:56:48,099 --> 00:56:50,299
here, on the correspondence it

2508
00:56:50,299 --> 00:56:50,299


2509
00:56:50,299 --> 00:56:52,563
gives timelines to be able to  provide

2510
00:56:52,563 --> 00:56:54,545
provide input I believe,

2511
00:56:54,545 --> 00:56:56,756
september 14th, regarding the

2512
00:56:56,756 --> 00:56:58,226
western lake erie and transition

2513
00:56:58,226 --> 00:56:58,226
board

2514
00:56:58,226 --> 00:57:00,693
board that is being formed.

2515
00:57:00,693 --> 00:57:02,928
just if we can ask mr. Burney to

2516
00:57:02,928 --> 00:57:02,928
come

2517
00:57:02,928 --> 00:57:04,009
come up, I do have some  questions

2518
00:57:04,009 --> 00:57:06,841
questions for him regarding this

2519
00:57:06,841 --> 00:57:06,841


2520
00:57:06,841 --> 00:57:07,259
correspondence.  >> sounds

2521
00:57:07,259 --> 00:57:09,473
>> sounds good to me, tim do you

2522
00:57:09,473 --> 00:57:09,473


2523
00:57:09,473 --> 00:57:12,037
mind coming up?

2524
00:57:12,037 --> 00:57:19,512
there is a five minute rule,

2525
00:57:19,512 --> 00:57:20,923
just throwing that out there.

2526
00:57:20,923 --> 00:57:20,923
[laughter]

2527
00:57:20,923 --> 00:57:22,659
you know before the end of the

2528
00:57:22,659 --> 00:57:22,706
term I

2529
00:57:22,706 --> 00:57:25,833
term I had to do that.

2530
00:57:25,833 --> 00:57:27,020
>> thank you.

2531
00:57:27,020 --> 00:57:28,902
I would just like to start out,

2532
00:57:28,902 --> 00:57:28,902


2533
00:57:28,902 --> 00:57:32,279
I know that you have some

2534
00:57:32,279 --> 00:57:34,223
concerns of being a board member

2535
00:57:34,223 --> 00:57:34,223
on

2536
00:57:34,223 --> 00:57:35,167
on the windsor essex

2537
00:57:35,167 --> 00:57:36,620
conservation authority for many

2538
00:57:36,620 --> 00:57:36,620


2539
00:57:36,620 --> 00:57:39,270
years, I see the work that is

2540
00:57:39,270 --> 00:57:41,366
done and now with the transition

2541
00:57:41,366 --> 00:57:41,366
team

2542
00:57:41,366 --> 00:57:43,983
team that we see, in the other

2543
00:57:43,983 --> 00:57:43,983


2544
00:57:43,983 --> 00:57:45,075
correspondence with yourself and

2545
00:57:45,075 --> 00:57:45,075


2546
00:57:45,075 --> 00:57:49,408
the chair, what is going to

2547
00:57:49,408 --> 00:57:52,269
happen to things that we have in

2548
00:57:52,269 --> 00:57:52,269


2549
00:57:52,269 --> 00:57:52,269
place?

2550
00:57:52,269 --> 00:57:55,471
are we able to provide input --

2551
00:57:55,471 --> 00:57:55,471


2552
00:57:55,471 --> 00:57:57,330
the impact that our conservation

2553
00:57:57,330 --> 00:57:57,330


2554
00:57:57,330 --> 00:57:58,771
authority will have?

2555
00:57:58,771 --> 00:58:00,617
my concern is in terms of

2556
00:58:00,617 --> 00:58:02,276
affordability, who is going to

2557
00:58:02,276 --> 00:58:02,276


2558
00:58:02,276 --> 00:58:04,049
control the levy?

2559
00:58:04,049 --> 00:58:05,938
obviously the new board, and

2560
00:58:05,938 --> 00:58:08,519
have you seen any numbers going

2561
00:58:08,519 --> 00:58:08,519


2562
00:58:08,519 --> 00:58:11,569
into the future, what that may

2563
00:58:11,569 --> 00:58:11,569


2564
00:58:11,569 --> 00:58:11,569
entail?

2565
00:58:11,569 --> 00:58:13,401
because in terms of our region

2566
00:58:13,401 --> 00:58:13,401


2567
00:58:13,401 --> 00:58:16,412
here, essex region conservation

2568
00:58:16,412 --> 00:58:16,412


2569
00:58:16,412 --> 00:58:17,836
authority, we have been running

2570
00:58:17,836 --> 00:58:17,836


2571
00:58:17,836 --> 00:58:19,935
a lean machine in terms of  making

2572
00:58:19,935 --> 00:58:21,371
making sure our local

2573
00:58:21,371 --> 00:58:24,133
municipalities come budget times

2574
00:58:24,133 --> 00:58:24,133


2575
00:58:24,133 --> 00:58:25,978
here -- what do you foresee,  what

2576
00:58:25,978 --> 00:58:27,200
what are you hearing?

2577
00:58:27,200 --> 00:58:29,345
that is kind of a question, in

2578
00:58:29,345 --> 00:58:29,345


2579
00:58:29,345 --> 00:58:30,753
terms of the two correspondence

2580
00:58:30,753 --> 00:58:30,800
I would

2581
00:58:30,800 --> 00:58:31,460
I would like to make sure we

2582
00:58:31,460 --> 00:58:34,040
have the proper input.

2583
00:58:34,040 --> 00:58:36,526
>> thank you, through you

2584
00:58:36,526 --> 00:58:36,526
warden.

2585
00:58:36,526 --> 00:58:38,716
we have received some

2586
00:58:38,716 --> 00:58:40,262
information recently with

2587
00:58:40,262 --> 00:58:44,691
respect to the potential for

2588
00:58:44,691 --> 00:58:46,964
levy portion in a result of the

2589
00:58:46,964 --> 00:58:46,964


2590
00:58:46,964 --> 00:58:48,814
redistribution, as the

2591
00:58:48,814 --> 00:58:50,271
contributions always prided

2592
00:58:50,271 --> 00:58:51,955
themselves of being one of the

2593
00:58:51,955 --> 00:58:51,955


2594
00:58:51,955 --> 00:58:54,207
lowest, one-third of the 36

2595
00:58:54,207 --> 00:58:56,347
conservation authorities for

2596
00:58:56,347 --> 00:58:57,738
levy portions.

2597
00:58:57,738 --> 00:58:59,935
that has been kept low, we have  applied

2598
00:58:59,935 --> 00:59:01,018
applied for a senior level

2599
00:59:01,018 --> 00:59:03,880
grant, ngo grants to support a

2600
00:59:03,880 --> 00:59:03,880


2601
00:59:03,880 --> 00:59:08,115
programmes and the operations of  this

2602
00:59:08,115 --> 00:59:08,898
this organization.

2603
00:59:08,898 --> 00:59:11,682
at the moment the conservation

2604
00:59:11,682 --> 00:59:11,682


2605
00:59:11,682 --> 00:59:14,890
authorities levy apportioned on

2606
00:59:14,890 --> 00:59:14,890


2607
00:59:14,890 --> 00:59:21,914
operations is $18.58 per  $300,000 household

2608
00:59:21,914 --> 00:59:23,653
$300,000 household based on the

2609
00:59:23,653 --> 00:59:23,653


2610
00:59:23,653 --> 00:59:26,074
modified evaluated assessment.

2611
00:59:26,074 --> 00:59:26,074


2612
00:59:26,074 --> 00:59:29,556
our nearest neighbour, levy

2613
00:59:29,556 --> 00:59:32,294
again is $300,000 assessment,

2614
00:59:32,294 --> 00:59:35,902
value is $32 per household.

2615
00:59:35,902 --> 00:59:39,531
the other predecessor

2616
00:59:39,531 --> 00:59:41,515
conservation authorities and the

2617
00:59:41,515 --> 00:59:41,515
new

2618
00:59:41,515 --> 00:59:42,731
new amalgamated group we

2619
00:59:42,731 --> 00:59:46,954
referred to as [unclear] will be

2620
00:59:46,954 --> 00:59:46,954


2621
00:59:46,954 --> 00:59:49,830
forcedwill be forced to operate

2622
00:59:49,830 --> 00:59:50,283
to with

2623
00:59:50,283 --> 00:59:51,725
an average levy apportionment

2624
00:59:51,725 --> 00:59:53,021
that operate will be a

2625
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021
that operate will be a

2626
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021
that operate will be a

2627
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2628
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2629
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2630
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2631
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2632
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2633
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:53,021


2634
00:59:53,021 --> 00:59:54,992
significant

2635
00:59:54,992 --> 00:59:56,834
increase from what erca has been

2636
00:59:56,834 --> 00:59:56,834


2637
00:59:56,834 --> 00:59:59,661
able to offer the city of

2638
00:59:59,661 --> 01:00:01,436
windsor and other municipalities

2639
01:00:01,436 --> 01:00:01,436
of

2640
01:00:01,436 --> 01:00:02,869
of the county.

2641
01:00:02,869 --> 01:00:05,404
at this point in time, we are

2642
01:00:05,404 --> 01:00:08,450
anticipating over a $1 million

2643
01:00:08,450 --> 01:00:08,450


2644
01:00:08,450 --> 01:00:12,202
levy increase, just as a result

2645
01:00:12,202 --> 01:00:12,248
of the

2646
01:00:12,248 --> 01:00:16,045
of the redistribution going from

2647
01:00:16,045 --> 01:00:16,045


2648
01:00:16,045 --> 01:00:19,276
local appointment to a more

2649
01:00:19,276 --> 01:00:20,489
blended, regional level.

2650
01:00:20,489 --> 01:00:23,145
so windsor essex can be looking

2651
01:00:23,145 --> 01:00:23,145


2652
01:00:23,145 --> 01:00:25,357
at, without any budgetary

2653
01:00:25,357 --> 01:00:27,864
increase and anything else, a

2654
01:00:27,864 --> 01:00:29,686
redistribution of apportionment

2655
01:00:29,686 --> 01:00:29,686


2656
01:00:29,686 --> 01:00:31,694
increase and a levy by a million

2657
01:00:31,694 --> 01:00:31,694


2658
01:00:31,694 --> 01:00:31,694
dollars.

2659
01:00:31,694 --> 01:00:36,265
>> and that is why I want to

2660
01:00:36,265 --> 01:00:38,916
raise this point.

2661
01:00:38,916 --> 01:00:41,406
if this council is open to it,

2662
01:00:41,406 --> 01:00:41,406
just

2663
01:00:41,406 --> 01:00:44,666
just send a letter to a local

2664
01:00:44,666 --> 01:00:46,529
mpp who told us that this is a

2665
01:00:46,529 --> 01:00:46,529


2666
01:00:46,529 --> 01:00:47,939
good thing.

2667
01:00:47,939 --> 01:00:50,339
it is just redistributing, it is

2668
01:00:50,339 --> 01:00:50,339


2669
01:00:50,339 --> 01:00:51,580
making everybody stronger.

2670
01:00:51,580 --> 01:00:54,792
there are no changes.

2671
01:00:54,792 --> 01:00:56,839
but when these changes impact  local

2672
01:00:56,839 --> 01:00:58,108
local municipalities in terms of

2673
01:00:58,108 --> 01:00:58,108


2674
01:00:58,108 --> 01:00:59,328
their tax levy, and we heard it

2675
01:00:59,328 --> 01:00:59,328


2676
01:00:59,328 --> 01:01:01,963
here with these changes, these

2677
01:01:01,963 --> 01:01:01,963


2678
01:01:01,963 --> 01:01:03,789
are huge numbers.

2679
01:01:03,789 --> 01:01:06,296
and I would like, perhaps, a  response

2680
01:01:06,296 --> 01:01:08,063
response on how this is good

2681
01:01:08,063 --> 01:01:08,515
moving forward.

2682
01:01:08,515 --> 01:01:10,201
this whole restructuring, where

2683
01:01:10,201 --> 01:01:10,201


2684
01:01:10,201 --> 01:01:11,612
it is costing our local

2685
01:01:11,612 --> 01:01:13,790
taxpayers money in the end.

2686
01:01:13,790 --> 01:01:15,511
so I don't know if we can send

2687
01:01:15,511 --> 01:01:15,557
a

2688
01:01:15,557 --> 01:01:16,677
letter, but I would like a

2689
01:01:16,677 --> 01:01:18,807
response from our local mpps on

2690
01:01:18,807 --> 01:01:18,807


2691
01:01:18,807 --> 01:01:21,845
this, thank you.

2692
01:01:21,845 --> 01:01:27,466
>> I will support that letter.

2693
01:01:27,466 --> 01:01:27,466


2694
01:01:27,466 --> 01:01:28,954
>> that was my question.

2695
01:01:28,954 --> 01:01:30,295
so you want to make the motion

2696
01:01:30,295 --> 01:01:30,295


2697
01:01:30,295 --> 01:01:32,062
that we send a letter to our

2698
01:01:32,062 --> 01:01:34,495
local mpps in regards to the

2699
01:01:34,495 --> 01:01:36,104
conservation authority?

2700
01:01:36,104 --> 01:01:37,581
>> if you don't mind.

2701
01:01:37,581 --> 01:01:40,022
through you warden, if they can

2702
01:01:40,022 --> 01:01:40,022


2703
01:01:40,022 --> 01:01:42,027
draft the letter, I trust the

2704
01:01:42,027 --> 01:01:44,315
contents as basically the legend

2705
01:01:44,315 --> 01:01:44,315
is

2706
01:01:44,315 --> 01:01:48,326
is how this is good to justify

2707
01:01:48,326 --> 01:01:48,326


2708
01:01:48,326 --> 01:01:49,387
the million, correct.

2709
01:01:49,387 --> 01:01:51,793
thank you councillor.

2710
01:01:51,793 --> 01:01:53,673
>> it has been moved by deputy

2711
01:01:53,673 --> 01:01:53,673


2712
01:01:53,673 --> 01:01:55,050
warden and seconded by

2713
01:01:55,050 --> 01:01:56,502
councillor bondy, all in favour

2714
01:01:56,502 --> 01:01:56,502
of

2715
01:01:56,502 --> 01:01:58,304
of sending a letter?

2716
01:01:58,304 --> 01:01:58,304
opposed?

2717
01:01:58,304 --> 01:02:00,225
and that's carried.

2718
01:02:00,225 --> 01:02:01,202
thank you.

2719
01:02:01,202 --> 01:02:04,245
tim, thank you.

2720
01:02:04,245 --> 01:02:06,661
any other correspondence anyone

2721
01:02:06,661 --> 01:02:06,661


2722
01:02:06,661 --> 01:02:09,453
wants to pull out?

2723
01:02:09,453 --> 01:02:11,362
seeing none, there is a

2724
01:02:11,362 --> 01:02:12,741
recommendation that the  correspondence

2725
01:02:12,741 --> 01:02:13,748
correspondence listed on the

2726
01:02:13,748 --> 01:02:15,957
regular agenda be received and

2727
01:02:15,957 --> 01:02:15,957


2728
01:02:15,957 --> 01:02:18,834
any noted action approved.

2729
01:02:18,834 --> 01:02:21,039
moved by councillor verbeke,

2730
01:02:21,039 --> 01:02:22,651
seconded by councillor gibb.

2731
01:02:22,651 --> 01:02:25,313
all in favour by show of hands?

2732
01:02:25,313 --> 01:02:25,313


2733
01:02:25,313 --> 01:02:25,313
opposed?

2734
01:02:25,313 --> 01:02:29,783
that is carried, thank you.

2735
01:02:29,783 --> 01:02:31,865
no resolutions this evening.

2736
01:02:31,865 --> 01:02:33,915
on consent agenda there are  three

2737
01:02:33,915 --> 01:02:34,932
three items listed.

2738
01:02:34,932 --> 01:02:37,325
they are amendments of the essex

2739
01:02:37,325 --> 01:02:37,325


2740
01:02:37,325 --> 01:02:38,995
windsor solid waste authority

2741
01:02:38,995 --> 01:02:39,665
board meeting.

2742
01:02:39,665 --> 01:02:41,435
minutes of the windsor essex  community

2743
01:02:41,435 --> 01:02:43,669
community safety and well-being

2744
01:02:43,669 --> 01:02:43,669
advisory

2745
01:02:43,669 --> 01:02:44,743
advisory committee and

2746
01:02:44,743 --> 01:02:46,538
outstanding matters report for

2747
01:02:46,538 --> 01:02:46,538


2748
01:02:46,538 --> 01:02:47,148
september second.

2749
01:02:47,148 --> 01:02:48,963
any questions for administration

2750
01:02:48,963 --> 01:02:48,963
on

2751
01:02:48,963 --> 01:02:50,807
on the matters listed on

2752
01:02:50,807 --> 01:02:50,807
consent?

2753
01:02:50,807 --> 01:02:53,359
seeing none, then the

2754
01:02:53,359 --> 01:02:54,720
recommendation is that the

2755
01:02:54,720 --> 01:02:57,493
minutes presented as items 11.1

2756
01:02:57,493 --> 01:02:57,493


2757
01:02:57,493 --> 01:03:00,167
and 11.2 and the administrative

2758
01:03:00,167 --> 01:03:00,167
report

2759
01:03:00,167 --> 01:03:01,900
report listed as item 11.3 on

2760
01:03:01,900 --> 01:03:03,703
the consent agenda be received

2761
01:03:03,703 --> 01:03:03,703
as

2762
01:03:03,703 --> 01:03:05,521
as information.

2763
01:03:05,521 --> 01:03:06,959
moved by councillor mcnamara

2764
01:03:06,959 --> 01:03:08,770
and seconded by councillor

2765
01:03:08,770 --> 01:03:08,770
shepley.

2766
01:03:08,770 --> 01:03:12,390
any discussion on the motion?

2767
01:03:12,390 --> 01:03:13,862
I will ask you to vote

2768
01:03:13,862 --> 01:03:17,264
electronically, please.

2769
01:03:17,264 --> 01:03:30,628
and that is carried, thank you.

2770
01:03:30,628 --> 01:03:30,628


2771
01:03:30,628 --> 01:03:32,856
we are on to reports and

2772
01:03:32,856 --> 01:03:32,856
questions.

2773
01:03:32,856 --> 01:03:35,717
the first report is the regional

2774
01:03:35,717 --> 01:03:35,717


2775
01:03:35,717 --> 01:03:36,342
planning framework for

2776
01:03:36,342 --> 01:03:39,366
artificial intelligence and high

2777
01:03:39,366 --> 01:03:39,366


2778
01:03:39,366 --> 01:03:40,055
density data centres.

2779
01:03:40,055 --> 01:03:44,621
for that report we have rebecca,

2780
01:03:44,621 --> 01:03:44,621


2781
01:03:44,621 --> 01:03:46,420
manager of planning.

2782
01:03:46,420 --> 01:03:46,420
rebecca?

2783
01:03:46,420 --> 01:03:52,013
over to you.

2784
01:03:52,013 --> 01:03:56,270
>> thank you warden,

2785
01:03:56,270 --> 01:03:56,880
good evening.

2786
01:03:56,880 --> 01:03:58,723
the report to county council  this

2787
01:03:58,723 --> 01:03:59,726
this evening is provided in

2788
01:03:59,726 --> 01:04:02,725
response to the notice of motion

2789
01:04:02,725 --> 01:04:02,725
directing

2790
01:04:02,725 --> 01:04:03,755
directing administration to

2791
01:04:03,755 --> 01:04:05,242
report back with the scope of

2792
01:04:05,242 --> 01:04:07,050
work and resource requirements

2793
01:04:07,050 --> 01:04:07,050


2794
01:04:07,050 --> 01:04:09,067
needed to study the land use

2795
01:04:09,067 --> 01:04:10,917
planning policies related to ai

2796
01:04:10,917 --> 01:04:10,917


2797
01:04:10,917 --> 01:04:11,989
data centres.

2798
01:04:11,989 --> 01:04:13,445
should council direct

2799
01:04:13,445 --> 01:04:15,251
administration to advance this

2800
01:04:15,251 --> 01:04:15,251


2801
01:04:15,251 --> 01:04:18,012
regional study, the rfp can be  ready

2802
01:04:18,012 --> 01:04:19,470
ready to be completed by the end

2803
01:04:19,470 --> 01:04:19,470


2804
01:04:19,470 --> 01:04:21,725
of september, with a draft  report

2805
01:04:21,725 --> 01:04:23,146
report addressing ai data  centres

2806
01:04:23,146 --> 01:04:24,210
centres planned to be ready

2807
01:04:24,210 --> 01:04:27,864
during the first quarter of  2027.

2808
01:04:27,864 --> 01:04:27,864
during the first quarter of  2027.

2809
01:04:27,864 --> 01:04:29,768
due to the significant workload

2810
01:04:29,768 --> 01:04:29,768


2811
01:04:29,768 --> 01:04:31,151
already in the planning  department,

2812
01:04:31,151 --> 01:04:32,119
department, it is recommended

2813
01:04:32,119 --> 01:04:35,050
that a contract be pursued for  the

2814
01:04:35,050 --> 01:04:37,577
the specialized consultant

2815
01:04:37,577 --> 01:04:40,508
services and that this perceived  procurement

2816
01:04:40,508 --> 01:04:41,589
procurement with a maximum upset

2817
01:04:41,589 --> 01:04:41,589


2818
01:04:41,589 --> 01:04:44,629
limit of 150,000 to be funded  through

2819
01:04:44,629 --> 01:04:45,885
through the county's rate

2820
01:04:45,885 --> 01:04:47,658
stabilization reserve.

2821
01:04:47,658 --> 01:04:50,519
the report also summarizes the

2822
01:04:50,519 --> 01:04:50,519
complex

2823
01:04:50,519 --> 01:04:51,934
complex jurisdictional overlap

2824
01:04:51,934 --> 01:04:51,934
and

2825
01:04:51,934 --> 01:04:54,375
and addressing the approval  process

2826
01:04:54,375 --> 01:04:55,848
process relating to large scale

2827
01:04:55,848 --> 01:04:55,848


2828
01:04:55,848 --> 01:04:58,029
ai data centres with the

2829
01:04:58,029 --> 01:04:59,419
identification that the county

2830
01:04:59,419 --> 01:04:59,465
s

2831
01:04:59,465 --> 01:05:03,458
rule is actually quite limited

2832
01:05:03,458 --> 01:05:03,458
.

2833
01:05:03,458 --> 01:05:06,307
at the time that the report was

2834
01:05:06,307 --> 01:05:06,307
under

2835
01:05:06,307 --> 01:05:08,112
under preparation, the province

2836
01:05:08,112 --> 01:05:08,112


2837
01:05:08,112 --> 01:05:09,975
then released the draft

2838
01:05:09,975 --> 01:05:11,490
data center playbook on the

2839
01:05:11,490 --> 01:05:13,466
environmental registry, seeking

2840
01:05:13,466 --> 01:05:13,466


2841
01:05:13,466 --> 01:05:15,633
feedback with a deadline

2842
01:05:15,633 --> 01:05:17,481
of september 12th.

2843
01:05:17,481 --> 01:05:20,307
as noted in the report, the

2844
01:05:20,307 --> 01:05:22,577
playbook is specifically a grid

2845
01:05:22,577 --> 01:05:22,577


2846
01:05:22,577 --> 01:05:24,576
connection framework that

2847
01:05:24,576 --> 01:05:25,641
outlines how the province will

2848
01:05:25,641 --> 01:05:25,641


2849
01:05:25,641 --> 01:05:28,808
make grid connection decisions.

2850
01:05:28,808 --> 01:05:28,808


2851
01:05:28,808 --> 01:05:31,988
it contains specific guidance,

2852
01:05:31,988 --> 01:05:31,988
criteria

2853
01:05:31,988 --> 01:05:33,294
criteria that must be met with

2854
01:05:33,294 --> 01:05:33,294


2855
01:05:33,294 --> 01:05:36,503
new ai data centres to be

2856
01:05:36,503 --> 01:05:37,980
approved for connection to the

2857
01:05:37,980 --> 01:05:37,980


2858
01:05:37,980 --> 01:05:40,364
electricity grid.

2859
01:05:40,364 --> 01:05:42,300
only proposals that meet the

2860
01:05:42,300 --> 01:05:43,236
strategic priority assessment

2861
01:05:43,236 --> 01:05:45,463
pillars will be considered for

2862
01:05:45,463 --> 01:05:45,463


2863
01:05:45,463 --> 01:05:45,463
approval.

2864
01:05:45,463 --> 01:05:47,957
the final version of the

2865
01:05:47,957 --> 01:05:49,809
playbook is intended to be

2866
01:05:49,809 --> 01:05:51,581
available by the end of this

2867
01:05:51,581 --> 01:05:51,581
year.

2868
01:05:51,581 --> 01:05:54,055
pending county council's

2869
01:05:54,055 --> 01:05:56,305
directions this evening, a  response

2870
01:05:56,305 --> 01:05:58,135
response will be prepared

2871
01:05:58,135 --> 01:05:59,525
addressing the recommended

2872
01:05:59,525 --> 01:06:03,098
comments in the report.

2873
01:06:03,098 --> 01:06:04,543
and this response on the

2874
01:06:04,543 --> 01:06:07,698
playbook would be sent seeking

2875
01:06:07,698 --> 01:06:07,698


2876
01:06:07,698 --> 01:06:08,904
further advocacy.

2877
01:06:08,904 --> 01:06:11,559
the proposed correspondence also

2878
01:06:11,559 --> 01:06:11,559
formally

2879
01:06:11,559 --> 01:06:14,566
formally recommends a trilateral

2880
01:06:14,566 --> 01:06:14,566
and

2881
01:06:14,566 --> 01:06:16,399
and collaborative technical

2882
01:06:16,399 --> 01:06:18,385
siting strategy.

2883
01:06:18,385 --> 01:06:20,522
this concludes my comments on

2884
01:06:20,522 --> 01:06:21,383
the report, but I would be

2885
01:06:21,383 --> 01:06:23,164
pleased to answer any questions

2886
01:06:23,164 --> 01:06:23,164


2887
01:06:23,164 --> 01:06:24,615
of county council.  >>

2888
01:06:24,615 --> 01:06:25,978
>> thank you rebecca.

2889
01:06:25,978 --> 01:06:28,188
comments, questions?  Councillor

2890
01:06:28,188 --> 01:06:29,217
councillor waldstedt, we will

2891
01:06:29,217 --> 01:06:30,700
start with you.  >>

2892
01:06:30,700 --> 01:06:31,718
>> thank you madam warden.

2893
01:06:31,718 --> 01:06:34,000
I read the report in detail.

2894
01:06:34,000 --> 01:06:35,833
I really don't see the advantage

2895
01:06:35,833 --> 01:06:35,833
of

2896
01:06:35,833 --> 01:06:38,119
of the county spending $150,000

2897
01:06:38,119 --> 01:06:38,119


2898
01:06:38,119 --> 01:06:43,679
on a report or 90 to $150,000.

2899
01:06:43,679 --> 01:06:43,679


2900
01:06:43,679 --> 01:06:45,569
and you mentioned the county's

2901
01:06:45,569 --> 01:06:45,569


2902
01:06:45,569 --> 01:06:47,135
jurisdiction is somewhat

2903
01:06:47,135 --> 01:06:47,135
limited.

2904
01:06:47,135 --> 01:06:49,497
so I think this type of issue

2905
01:06:49,497 --> 01:06:50,955
needs to be left up to the

2906
01:06:50,955 --> 01:06:51,864
individual municipalities.

2907
01:06:51,864 --> 01:06:54,155
I know lakeshore has already

2908
01:06:54,155 --> 01:07:00,493
taken some action with a bylaw

2909
01:07:00,493 --> 01:07:00,493


2910
01:07:00,493 --> 01:07:03,000
to delay -- I. Forget exactly  what the

2911
01:07:03,000 --> 01:07:04,176
what the terminology is.

2912
01:07:04,176 --> 01:07:05,665
to delay it for a year.

2913
01:07:05,665 --> 01:07:07,517
and then it can be extended

2914
01:07:07,517 --> 01:07:08,124
another year.

2915
01:07:08,124 --> 01:07:09,539
that motion is already on the

2916
01:07:09,539 --> 01:07:11,778
floor at lakeshore.

2917
01:07:11,778 --> 01:07:13,426
so I really don't see the  necessity

2918
01:07:13,426 --> 01:07:15,653
necessity or the need for the

2919
01:07:15,653 --> 01:07:18,927
county to spend that kind of  money

2920
01:07:18,927 --> 01:07:21,328
money in a rushed manner.

2921
01:07:21,328 --> 01:07:23,154
I'm sure the report would be

2922
01:07:23,154 --> 01:07:25,012
done properly, but I just don't

2923
01:07:25,012 --> 01:07:25,012


2924
01:07:25,012 --> 01:07:29,013
see the benefit of spending 90  up

2925
01:07:29,013 --> 01:07:30,416
up to $150,000 for something

2926
01:07:30,416 --> 01:07:33,907
that will be, in this case, will

2927
01:07:33,907 --> 01:07:33,907


2928
01:07:33,907 --> 01:07:35,339
be and should be left at the

2929
01:07:35,339 --> 01:07:38,787
local level, thank you.

2930
01:07:38,787 --> 01:07:41,815
>> anyone else?

2931
01:07:41,815 --> 01:07:43,004
councillor shepley?

2932
01:07:43,004 --> 01:07:45,053
>> through you madam warden.

2933
01:07:45,053 --> 01:07:46,943
my understanding is the study  that

2934
01:07:46,943 --> 01:07:49,061
that we are going to have to do,

2935
01:07:49,061 --> 01:07:49,061
you

2936
01:07:49,061 --> 01:07:50,455
you will be looking at it from

2937
01:07:50,455 --> 01:07:50,501
a

2938
01:07:50,501 --> 01:07:54,138
lens of our municipal for us,

2939
01:07:54,138 --> 01:07:55,567
not just broadly at the county

2940
01:07:55,567 --> 01:07:55,567


2941
01:07:55,567 --> 01:07:57,837
level, we looked at it at what

2942
01:07:57,837 --> 01:07:57,837


2943
01:07:57,837 --> 01:07:59,058
will be beneficial to all the

2944
01:07:59,058 --> 01:08:01,300
municipalities of the area,

2945
01:08:01,300 --> 01:08:01,300
correct?

2946
01:08:01,300 --> 01:08:04,158
>> through you warden, that is

2947
01:08:04,158 --> 01:08:04,158


2948
01:08:04,158 --> 01:08:04,158
correct.

2949
01:08:04,158 --> 01:08:06,007
the intent of the study will

2950
01:08:06,007 --> 01:08:07,461
look at the county official

2951
01:08:07,461 --> 01:08:11,336
plan, local official plans, the

2952
01:08:11,336 --> 01:08:11,336


2953
01:08:11,336 --> 01:08:13,943
specifics of your zoning bylaws,

2954
01:08:13,943 --> 01:08:13,943


2955
01:08:13,943 --> 01:08:16,992
your site plan control bylaw and

2956
01:08:16,992 --> 01:08:16,992
even

2957
01:08:16,992 --> 01:08:19,985
even recommendations relating to

2958
01:08:19,985 --> 01:08:19,985


2959
01:08:19,985 --> 01:08:22,405
other local bylaws.

2960
01:08:22,405 --> 01:08:25,071
there may be -- this is such a

2961
01:08:25,071 --> 01:08:25,071


2962
01:08:25,071 --> 01:08:26,718
specific land use and the

2963
01:08:26,718 --> 01:08:28,287
implications associated with  this

2964
01:08:28,287 --> 01:08:29,384
this land use are something we

2965
01:08:29,384 --> 01:08:29,384


2966
01:08:29,384 --> 01:08:32,158
have never contemplated before.

2967
01:08:32,158 --> 01:08:32,158


2968
01:08:32,158 --> 01:08:34,053
so there may also be

2969
01:08:34,053 --> 01:08:37,350
recommendations for other local

2970
01:08:37,350 --> 01:08:37,350


2971
01:08:37,350 --> 01:08:40,093
bylaws, updates to your bylaws.

2972
01:08:40,093 --> 01:08:40,139
>> thank you.

2973
01:08:40,139 --> 01:08:40,139
>> thank you.

2974
01:08:40,139 --> 01:08:41,904
further to that, I initially was

2975
01:08:41,904 --> 01:08:41,904
of

2976
01:08:41,904 --> 01:08:43,984
of the same opinion that broadly

2977
01:08:43,984 --> 01:08:43,984


2978
01:08:43,984 --> 01:08:45,255
the county wouldn't be able to

2979
01:08:45,255 --> 01:08:45,255


2980
01:08:45,255 --> 01:08:48,066
do a whole lot if they looked at

2981
01:08:48,066 --> 01:08:48,066
it

2982
01:08:48,066 --> 01:08:50,462
it just from the county lens.

2983
01:08:50,462 --> 01:08:53,467
but I can support it on that and

2984
01:08:53,467 --> 01:08:53,467
at

2985
01:08:53,467 --> 01:08:55,124
at the same time, we will still

2986
01:08:55,124 --> 01:08:55,124
be

2987
01:08:55,124 --> 01:08:58,378
be submitting those questions in

2988
01:08:58,378 --> 01:08:58,378
our

2989
01:08:58,378 --> 01:08:59,819
our positions to the province  for

2990
01:08:59,819 --> 01:09:02,257
for the 12th, -- correct?

2991
01:09:02,257 --> 01:09:04,527
>> through you warden, that is

2992
01:09:04,527 --> 01:09:04,527


2993
01:09:04,527 --> 01:09:04,527
correct.

2994
01:09:04,527 --> 01:09:06,813
we would be putting together the

2995
01:09:06,813 --> 01:09:06,813


2996
01:09:06,813 --> 01:09:08,881
scope of work for the rfp for

2997
01:09:08,881 --> 01:09:10,633
the regional study.

2998
01:09:10,633 --> 01:09:13,888
at the same time, the drive

2999
01:09:13,888 --> 01:09:14,980
letter, should we be directed

3000
01:09:14,980 --> 01:09:16,393
this evening to advance the

3001
01:09:16,393 --> 01:09:19,018
letter, it will be finalized

3002
01:09:19,018 --> 01:09:20,707
under the warden's signature and

3003
01:09:20,707 --> 01:09:20,707


3004
01:09:20,707 --> 01:09:23,464
sent to amo for advocacy.

3005
01:09:23,464 --> 01:09:25,329
there is a deadline

3006
01:09:25,329 --> 01:09:27,563
of september 12th and it was

3007
01:09:27,563 --> 01:09:29,332
identified that the playbook is

3008
01:09:29,332 --> 01:09:29,332
intended

3009
01:09:29,332 --> 01:09:32,234
intended to be completed and  finalized by

3010
01:09:32,234 --> 01:09:33,611
finalized by the end of this

3011
01:09:33,611 --> 01:09:33,611
year.

3012
01:09:33,611 --> 01:09:35,903
so the sooner that letter goes

3013
01:09:35,903 --> 01:09:35,903


3014
01:09:35,903 --> 01:09:37,355
in, the sooner there is

3015
01:09:37,355 --> 01:09:38,980
opportunity for consideration of  those

3016
01:09:38,980 --> 01:09:40,527
those comments that are listed

3017
01:09:40,527 --> 01:09:40,527
in

3018
01:09:40,527 --> 01:09:42,583
in the report.

3019
01:09:42,583 --> 01:09:44,773
as well as noted in the report,

3020
01:09:44,773 --> 01:09:44,773


3021
01:09:44,773 --> 01:09:46,710
we are, in addition to what is

3022
01:09:46,710 --> 01:09:46,710


3023
01:09:46,710 --> 01:09:48,639
recommended in the playbook,

3024
01:09:48,639 --> 01:09:50,504
recommending consideration of a

3025
01:09:50,504 --> 01:09:50,504


3026
01:09:50,504 --> 01:09:54,701
trilateral strategy as well.

3027
01:09:54,701 --> 01:09:58,267
>> councillor deyong?

3028
01:09:58,267 --> 01:09:58,766
>> thank you warden.

3029
01:09:58,766 --> 01:10:00,992
I want to thank rebecca for the

3030
01:10:00,992 --> 01:10:00,992


3031
01:10:00,992 --> 01:10:00,992
report.

3032
01:10:00,992 --> 01:10:02,701
I know there is probably more in

3033
01:10:02,701 --> 01:10:02,701


3034
01:10:02,701 --> 01:10:04,082
it than we started with because  the

3035
01:10:04,082 --> 01:10:05,033
the playbook came out right in

3036
01:10:05,033 --> 01:10:05,033


3037
01:10:05,033 --> 01:10:07,393
the middle of our discussion.

3038
01:10:07,393 --> 01:10:09,639
I definitely agree with the  study's

3039
01:10:09,639 --> 01:10:11,483
study's scope, I think you have

3040
01:10:11,483 --> 01:10:11,483


3041
01:10:11,483 --> 01:10:13,125
hit just everything in there and

3042
01:10:13,125 --> 01:10:13,125


3043
01:10:13,125 --> 01:10:14,944
it shows how little is actually

3044
01:10:14,944 --> 01:10:14,944
known

3045
01:10:14,944 --> 01:10:17,179
known about this, that we need

3046
01:10:17,179 --> 01:10:17,179
this

3047
01:10:17,179 --> 01:10:19,153
this information and it is not

3048
01:10:19,153 --> 01:10:19,153


3049
01:10:19,153 --> 01:10:21,816
easily attained right now.

3050
01:10:21,816 --> 01:10:23,724
and I appreciate the feedback  letter

3051
01:10:23,724 --> 01:10:24,710
letter and just want to  highlight

3052
01:10:24,710 --> 01:10:25,806
highlight that I think the most

3053
01:10:25,806 --> 01:10:25,806


3054
01:10:25,806 --> 01:10:27,577
important point is the

3055
01:10:27,577 --> 01:10:28,609
municipalities must be offered

3056
01:10:28,609 --> 01:10:29,201
a  first

3057
01:10:29,201 --> 01:10:30,530
first right of refusal prior to

3058
01:10:30,530 --> 01:10:30,530


3059
01:10:30,530 --> 01:10:31,930
the province approving any grid

3060
01:10:31,930 --> 01:10:31,930


3061
01:10:31,930 --> 01:10:35,718
connections for this industry.

3062
01:10:35,718 --> 01:10:35,718


3063
01:10:35,718 --> 01:10:38,378
with respect to whether the idea

3064
01:10:38,378 --> 01:10:38,378


3065
01:10:38,378 --> 01:10:40,458
is we should start now or wait,

3066
01:10:40,458 --> 01:10:40,504
I think

3067
01:10:40,504 --> 01:10:41,824
I think that is the discussion

3068
01:10:41,824 --> 01:10:41,824
now.

3069
01:10:41,824 --> 01:10:41,824
now.

3070
01:10:41,824 --> 01:10:43,331
whether it makes sense to wait

3071
01:10:43,331 --> 01:10:43,331


3072
01:10:43,331 --> 01:10:44,787
until the playbook comes out and

3073
01:10:44,787 --> 01:10:44,787


3074
01:10:44,787 --> 01:10:46,140
figure out what municipalities

3075
01:10:46,140 --> 01:10:46,140


3076
01:10:46,140 --> 01:10:52,404
can do, or start the study and

3077
01:10:52,404 --> 01:10:52,404
have

3078
01:10:52,404 --> 01:10:53,802
have something in our back

3079
01:10:53,802 --> 01:10:55,665
pockets before this may become

3080
01:10:55,665 --> 01:10:55,665
something

3081
01:10:55,665 --> 01:10:56,669
something that we now have to

3082
01:10:56,669 --> 01:10:57,703
fight against.

3083
01:10:57,703 --> 01:10:59,169
and I thought about that since

3084
01:10:59,169 --> 01:10:59,169


3085
01:10:59,169 --> 01:11:02,843
reading the report and I think

3086
01:11:02,843 --> 01:11:02,843


3087
01:11:02,843 --> 01:11:04,929
we are kind of in a bit of a  fortunate

3088
01:11:04,929 --> 01:11:05,715
fortunate situation that we can

3089
01:11:05,715 --> 01:11:05,715


3090
01:11:05,715 --> 01:11:06,797
get a little bit ahead of it.

3091
01:11:06,797 --> 01:11:08,408
the province hasn't decided  exactly

3092
01:11:08,408 --> 01:11:09,820
exactly what they will do yet.

3093
01:11:09,820 --> 01:11:11,672
we can get comments and start  the

3094
01:11:11,672 --> 01:11:13,156
the study and then when we are

3095
01:11:13,156 --> 01:11:13,156


3096
01:11:13,156 --> 01:11:15,260
ready to assert something, we  will

3097
01:11:15,260 --> 01:11:16,453
will actually know what it is we

3098
01:11:16,453 --> 01:11:16,453
need

3099
01:11:16,453 --> 01:11:17,154
need to assert.

3100
01:11:17,154 --> 01:11:18,587
and right now we don't.

3101
01:11:18,587 --> 01:11:20,016
and in terms of each

3102
01:11:20,016 --> 01:11:21,413
municipality doing their own

3103
01:11:21,413 --> 01:11:22,916
thing, anyone who wants to put

3104
01:11:22,916 --> 01:11:22,916


3105
01:11:22,916 --> 01:11:25,133
in an interim control bylaw,  which

3106
01:11:25,133 --> 01:11:26,782
which some may want to do that,

3107
01:11:26,782 --> 01:11:26,782
that

3108
01:11:26,782 --> 01:11:27,647
that requires a study.

3109
01:11:27,647 --> 01:11:29,017
you cannot put an interim

3110
01:11:29,017 --> 01:11:31,219
control bylaw without a study.

3111
01:11:31,219 --> 01:11:31,219


3112
01:11:31,219 --> 01:11:32,535
so I think the fact that the  county

3113
01:11:32,535 --> 01:11:34,022
county can do that on behalf of

3114
01:11:34,022 --> 01:11:34,022


3115
01:11:34,022 --> 01:11:36,793
everyone makes sense to me.

3116
01:11:36,793 --> 01:11:38,675
so I do appreciate your work  here

3117
01:11:38,675 --> 01:11:39,729
here and I will support the

3118
01:11:39,729 --> 01:11:41,118
recommendation that we go

3119
01:11:41,118 --> 01:11:41,118
forward.

3120
01:11:41,118 --> 01:11:43,074
thank you.

3121
01:11:43,074 --> 01:11:46,170
>> councillor prue?

3122
01:11:46,170 --> 01:11:48,434
>> on a similar vein, I want to

3123
01:11:48,434 --> 01:11:48,434


3124
01:11:48,434 --> 01:11:49,832
make sure that whatever company

3125
01:11:49,832 --> 01:11:49,832
we

3126
01:11:49,832 --> 01:11:51,708
we hire to do this study, they

3127
01:11:51,708 --> 01:11:51,708


3128
01:11:51,708 --> 01:11:53,743
will do the study on behalf of  the

3129
01:11:53,743 --> 01:11:55,586
the whole county.

3130
01:11:55,586 --> 01:11:57,028
and then they will make

3131
01:11:57,028 --> 01:11:58,222
recommendations to the

3132
01:11:58,222 --> 01:11:58,222
municipalities.

3133
01:11:58,222 --> 01:12:01,621
or if the municipalities are

3134
01:12:01,621 --> 01:12:04,658
involved later on in having some

3135
01:12:04,658 --> 01:12:04,658


3136
01:12:04,658 --> 01:12:06,716
corporation say they want ai,

3137
01:12:06,716 --> 01:12:08,976
will that same group be able to

3138
01:12:08,976 --> 01:12:08,976


3139
01:12:08,976 --> 01:12:13,356
advise the county through your

3140
01:12:13,356 --> 01:12:13,356


3141
01:12:13,356 --> 01:12:14,642
office and have that transfer to

3142
01:12:14,642 --> 01:12:14,642


3143
01:12:14,642 --> 01:12:16,099
any of the municipalities so  that

3144
01:12:16,099 --> 01:12:17,836
that they can prepare their

3145
01:12:17,836 --> 01:12:17,836
bylaws?

3146
01:12:17,836 --> 01:12:20,154
I just want to make sure,  because

3147
01:12:20,154 --> 01:12:21,313
because if that is the thing,

3148
01:12:21,313 --> 01:12:24,548
this is essential.

3149
01:12:24,548 --> 01:12:26,580
>> through you warden, the

3150
01:12:26,580 --> 01:12:28,207
intent of the scope of work is

3151
01:12:28,207 --> 01:12:28,207


3152
01:12:28,207 --> 01:12:29,723
to get into the weeds of looking

3153
01:12:29,723 --> 01:12:29,723


3154
01:12:29,723 --> 01:12:32,307
at your official plans, your

3155
01:12:32,307 --> 01:12:33,375
zoning bylaws.

3156
01:12:33,375 --> 01:12:35,209
you are going to look at your

3157
01:12:35,209 --> 01:12:37,286
weather municipal bylaws and see

3158
01:12:37,286 --> 01:12:37,286


3159
01:12:37,286 --> 01:12:41,633
how they could be updated and be

3160
01:12:41,633 --> 01:12:41,633
a

3161
01:12:41,633 --> 01:12:43,067
a resource at such a time that

3162
01:12:43,067 --> 01:12:43,113
a

3163
01:12:43,113 --> 01:12:44,518
data center comes forward, that

3164
01:12:44,518 --> 01:12:44,518


3165
01:12:44,518 --> 01:12:46,994
you are already ready for it.

3166
01:12:46,994 --> 01:12:48,885
coming out of this study, there

3167
01:12:48,885 --> 01:12:48,885


3168
01:12:48,885 --> 01:12:50,245
will be implementation that will

3169
01:12:50,245 --> 01:12:50,245
need

3170
01:12:50,245 --> 01:12:52,349
need to happen at the local

3171
01:12:52,349 --> 01:12:52,349
level.

3172
01:12:52,349 --> 01:12:55,284
if there are recommendations

3173
01:12:55,284 --> 01:12:58,509
coming out of this that the

3174
01:12:58,509 --> 01:13:00,136
zoning bylaw very likely needs

3175
01:13:00,136 --> 01:13:00,136


3176
01:13:00,136 --> 01:13:02,852
some updates, the local planning

3177
01:13:02,852 --> 01:13:02,852


3178
01:13:02,852 --> 01:13:05,266
department will then have to go

3179
01:13:05,266 --> 01:13:05,266


3180
01:13:05,266 --> 01:13:07,912
away and run a form of a zoning

3181
01:13:07,912 --> 01:13:07,912


3182
01:13:07,912 --> 01:13:09,555
bylaw amendment, possibly an

3183
01:13:09,555 --> 01:13:11,046
official plan amendment, updates

3184
01:13:11,046 --> 01:13:11,046
to

3185
01:13:11,046 --> 01:13:13,302
to the site plan control bylaws

3186
01:13:13,302 --> 01:13:13,302


3187
01:13:13,302 --> 01:13:14,348
as some examples.

3188
01:13:14,348 --> 01:13:15,730
so there will be local

3189
01:13:15,730 --> 01:13:17,157
implementation when we are doing

3190
01:13:17,157 --> 01:13:17,157


3191
01:13:17,157 --> 01:13:18,569
this study.

3192
01:13:18,569 --> 01:13:20,442
>> I just want to make sure that

3193
01:13:20,442 --> 01:13:20,442
the

3194
01:13:20,442 --> 01:13:21,911
the whole thing that the local

3195
01:13:21,911 --> 01:13:21,911


3196
01:13:21,911 --> 01:13:23,711
does will be predicated on what

3197
01:13:23,711 --> 01:13:23,711


3198
01:13:23,711 --> 01:13:27,506
the county has said and what has

3199
01:13:27,506 --> 01:13:27,506
been

3200
01:13:27,506 --> 01:13:28,526
been recommended.

3201
01:13:28,526 --> 01:13:31,636
>> through you, warden, I have

3202
01:13:31,636 --> 01:13:31,636


3203
01:13:31,636 --> 01:13:33,675
already talked to the municipal

3204
01:13:33,675 --> 01:13:33,675
planners,

3205
01:13:33,675 --> 01:13:35,039
planners, they are fully  informed.

3206
01:13:35,039 --> 01:13:35,039
planners, they are fully  informed.

3207
01:13:35,039 --> 01:13:37,311
I met with them last week.

3208
01:13:37,311 --> 01:13:39,187
they will be a part of the

3209
01:13:39,187 --> 01:13:40,583
planning steering committee,  they

3210
01:13:40,583 --> 01:13:42,049
they have already received the

3211
01:13:42,049 --> 01:13:42,096
report that

3212
01:13:42,096 --> 01:13:43,460
report that is in front

3213
01:13:43,460 --> 01:13:45,070
of county council this evening.

3214
01:13:45,070 --> 01:13:45,070


3215
01:13:45,070 --> 01:13:46,529
they will be at the table all

3216
01:13:46,529 --> 01:13:49,178
the way throughout the process.

3217
01:13:49,178 --> 01:13:49,178


3218
01:13:49,178 --> 01:13:50,663
>> I thank you very much.

3219
01:13:50,663 --> 01:13:52,068
then I will support the report

3220
01:13:52,068 --> 01:13:52,068


3221
01:13:52,068 --> 01:13:54,217
as well.

3222
01:13:54,217 --> 01:13:56,680
>> councillor bailey?

3223
01:13:56,680 --> 01:13:58,128
>> thank you warden, through

3224
01:13:58,128 --> 01:13:59,616
you, I was very thrilled with

3225
01:13:59,616 --> 01:14:00,553
the report.

3226
01:14:00,553 --> 01:14:02,468
and in particular some of the  advocacy

3227
01:14:02,468 --> 01:14:03,930
advocacy that will be able to go

3228
01:14:03,930 --> 01:14:03,930
in.

3229
01:14:03,930 --> 01:14:03,930
in.

3230
01:14:03,930 --> 01:14:05,975
in particular, related to the  grid

3231
01:14:05,975 --> 01:14:06,755
grid connections.

3232
01:14:06,755 --> 01:14:07,848
because we see these things

3233
01:14:07,848 --> 01:14:09,590
happen in the community all the

3234
01:14:09,590 --> 01:14:09,590
time.

3235
01:14:09,590 --> 01:14:09,590
time.

3236
01:14:09,590 --> 01:14:13,274
I was really happy about that.

3237
01:14:13,274 --> 01:14:13,274


3238
01:14:13,274 --> 01:14:14,315
councillor deyong, you took most

3239
01:14:14,315 --> 01:14:14,315
of

3240
01:14:14,315 --> 01:14:16,423
of what I was going to say

3241
01:14:16,423 --> 01:14:17,803
because I also had in my notes

3242
01:14:17,803 --> 01:14:17,803
the

3243
01:14:17,803 --> 01:14:19,293
the things that you stated, I  won't

3244
01:14:19,293 --> 01:14:21,485
won't state those things again.

3245
01:14:21,485 --> 01:14:21,485


3246
01:14:21,485 --> 01:14:23,361
I am highly supportive of the

3247
01:14:23,361 --> 01:14:24,426
report pending, in fact

3248
01:14:24,426 --> 01:14:26,257
lakeshore did table a motion for

3249
01:14:26,257 --> 01:14:26,257


3250
01:14:26,257 --> 01:14:29,060
the interim control bylaw and  will

3251
01:14:29,060 --> 01:14:30,457
will proceed through that  process

3252
01:14:30,457 --> 01:14:31,535
process and into the

3253
01:14:31,535 --> 01:14:31,535
moratorium.  And

3254
01:14:31,535 --> 01:14:34,759
and it is pending the

3255
01:14:34,759 --> 01:14:36,618
collaboration with the county in  the

3256
01:14:36,618 --> 01:14:37,417
the development and

3257
01:14:37,417 --> 01:14:38,782
implementation of this report,

3258
01:14:38,782 --> 01:14:38,782


3259
01:14:38,782 --> 01:14:41,618
thank you for that.

3260
01:14:41,618 --> 01:14:44,624
>> councillor mcnamara?

3261
01:14:44,624 --> 01:14:47,246
>> thank you madam warden.

3262
01:14:47,246 --> 01:14:48,748
one of the concerns that I have

3263
01:14:48,748 --> 01:14:48,748


3264
01:14:48,748 --> 01:14:51,336
as well is that -- and you

3265
01:14:51,336 --> 01:14:55,143
alluded to councillor deyong,

3266
01:14:55,143 --> 01:14:57,395
you said at amo, when the

3267
01:14:57,395 --> 01:14:59,626
premier was speaking and this  was

3268
01:14:59,626 --> 01:15:02,077
was part of his speech, talked

3269
01:15:02,077 --> 01:15:02,077


3270
01:15:02,077 --> 01:15:04,320
about data centres and so

3271
01:15:04,320 --> 01:15:04,320
forth.

3272
01:15:04,320 --> 01:15:07,621
and it didn't give me a lot of

3273
01:15:07,621 --> 01:15:07,621


3274
01:15:07,621 --> 01:15:09,286
confidence in terms of the

3275
01:15:09,286 --> 01:15:11,450
direction that the province is

3276
01:15:11,450 --> 01:15:11,450


3277
01:15:11,450 --> 01:15:11,450
going.

3278
01:15:11,450 --> 01:15:13,496
and I think this is a critical

3279
01:15:13,496 --> 01:15:13,496


3280
01:15:13,496 --> 01:15:15,403
stage for us, because this is

3281
01:15:15,403 --> 01:15:19,183
new, as you alluded to.

3282
01:15:19,183 --> 01:15:25,822
and we have to find some sort of

3283
01:15:25,822 --> 01:15:25,822


3284
01:15:25,822 --> 01:15:26,836
baseline for all municipalities

3285
01:15:26,836 --> 01:15:26,836
in

3286
01:15:26,836 --> 01:15:28,006
in the region because you  certainly don't

3287
01:15:28,006 --> 01:15:28,684
certainly don't want to be

3288
01:15:28,684 --> 01:15:30,457
pitting one against the other  when

3289
01:15:30,457 --> 01:15:34,379
when they are trying to find

3290
01:15:34,379 --> 01:15:37,100
areas of, in their mind, where

3291
01:15:37,100 --> 01:15:37,100


3292
01:15:37,100 --> 01:15:39,101
they should be placed and so

3293
01:15:39,101 --> 01:15:42,378
forth, to have some sort of a  standard

3294
01:15:42,378 --> 01:15:43,379
standard bylaw or rules of

3295
01:15:43,379 --> 01:15:46,227
engagement, known exactly in

3296
01:15:46,227 --> 01:15:48,835
terms of the power requirements,

3297
01:15:48,835 --> 01:15:48,835


3298
01:15:48,835 --> 01:15:51,657
water and everything that goes

3299
01:15:51,657 --> 01:15:51,657


3300
01:15:51,657 --> 01:15:53,471
into the requirements of data  centres.

3301
01:15:53,471 --> 01:15:53,471
into the requirements of data  centres.

3302
01:15:53,471 --> 01:15:55,542
at least there's a standard

3303
01:15:55,542 --> 01:15:57,063
within our region and so forth.

3304
01:15:57,063 --> 01:15:58,934
I think it buys us a bit of

3305
01:15:58,934 --> 01:16:02,490
time, because obviously the

3306
01:16:02,490 --> 01:16:03,932
province -- would be interested

3307
01:16:03,932 --> 01:16:03,932


3308
01:16:03,932 --> 01:16:05,834
enough to see what the province

3309
01:16:05,834 --> 01:16:05,834


3310
01:16:05,834 --> 01:16:07,242
has come down in terms of

3311
01:16:07,242 --> 01:16:09,602
regulations that they are

3312
01:16:09,602 --> 01:16:09,602
proposing.

3313
01:16:09,602 --> 01:16:13,656
but there really was no real

3314
01:16:13,656 --> 01:16:13,656
direction.

3315
01:16:13,656 --> 01:16:16,551
it was well, we can go this way

3316
01:16:16,551 --> 01:16:16,597
or we

3317
01:16:16,597 --> 01:16:19,382
or we can go that way.

3318
01:16:19,382 --> 01:16:21,246
and so it didn't send a comfort

3319
01:16:21,246 --> 01:16:21,246
level

3320
01:16:21,246 --> 01:16:24,054
level in terms of a lot of the

3321
01:16:24,054 --> 01:16:24,054


3322
01:16:24,054 --> 01:16:25,068
municipal delegates that were

3323
01:16:25,068 --> 01:16:26,921
sitting in the room.

3324
01:16:26,921 --> 01:16:28,955
so I think I will be supporting,

3325
01:16:28,955 --> 01:16:28,955


3326
01:16:28,955 --> 01:16:30,428
obviously, the recommendation.

3327
01:16:30,428 --> 01:16:30,428


3328
01:16:30,428 --> 01:16:32,069
because it does make sense.

3329
01:16:32,069 --> 01:16:33,729
it gives us time and to put  something

3330
01:16:33,729 --> 01:16:35,455
something that I think is  critical

3331
01:16:35,455 --> 01:16:38,517
critical that all municipalities

3332
01:16:38,517 --> 01:16:38,517


3333
01:16:38,517 --> 01:16:40,557
will at least have a great  template

3334
01:16:40,557 --> 01:16:41,558
template in terms of what we

3335
01:16:41,558 --> 01:16:44,975
should and shouldn't do.

3336
01:16:44,975 --> 01:16:47,526
>> and we will be sharing the

3337
01:16:47,526 --> 01:16:49,075
cost of that study as well,

3338
01:16:49,075 --> 01:16:51,835
amongst the seven of us.

3339
01:16:51,835 --> 01:16:52,418
councillor akpata?

3340
01:16:52,418 --> 01:16:53,468
>> thank you madam warden and

3341
01:16:53,468 --> 01:16:54,269
through you.  I

3342
01:16:54,269 --> 01:16:56,323
I had a question from a resident

3343
01:16:56,323 --> 01:16:56,323


3344
01:16:56,323 --> 01:16:57,768
who read this and loved it.

3345
01:16:57,768 --> 01:17:00,196
they said kudos to you and some

3346
01:17:00,196 --> 01:17:00,196


3347
01:17:00,196 --> 01:17:01,104
very nice things.

3348
01:17:01,104 --> 01:17:03,125
the question is, from start to

3349
01:17:03,125 --> 01:17:03,125


3350
01:17:03,125 --> 01:17:04,240
finish -- and you may not be  able to

3351
01:17:04,240 --> 01:17:05,254
able to answer this because I  didn't

3352
01:17:05,254 --> 01:17:07,109
didn't want to jump into it.

3353
01:17:07,109 --> 01:17:08,572
if, for some reason, the

3354
01:17:08,572 --> 01:17:11,216
legislation changes and these

3355
01:17:11,216 --> 01:17:14,409
things are mandated, they said

3356
01:17:14,409 --> 01:17:14,409


3357
01:17:14,409 --> 01:17:14,716
you shall.

3358
01:17:14,716 --> 01:17:15,826
what happens to what we are

3359
01:17:15,826 --> 01:17:16,562
working on?  That

3360
01:17:16,562 --> 01:17:20,311
that is a question they asked me

3361
01:17:20,311 --> 01:17:20,311
  me.

3362
01:17:20,311 --> 01:17:20,311
  me.

3363
01:17:20,311 --> 01:17:24,822
>> through you warden, I hate to

3364
01:17:24,822 --> 01:17:24,822


3365
01:17:24,822 --> 01:17:26,801
say this, we will have to see.

3366
01:17:26,801 --> 01:17:26,801


3367
01:17:26,801 --> 01:17:28,315
this will be helpful

3368
01:17:28,315 --> 01:17:30,474
information, no matter what.

3369
01:17:30,474 --> 01:17:32,707
hopefully useful information.

3370
01:17:32,707 --> 01:17:35,191
however, if it comes down that

3371
01:17:35,191 --> 01:17:35,191


3372
01:17:35,191 --> 01:17:36,973
they are mandated, we will have

3373
01:17:36,973 --> 01:17:36,973
to

3374
01:17:36,973 --> 01:17:39,790
to consider our options at that

3375
01:17:39,790 --> 01:17:39,790
point.

3376
01:17:39,790 --> 01:17:39,790
point.

3377
01:17:39,790 --> 01:17:43,107
but presently our documents or

3378
01:17:43,107 --> 01:17:43,107


3379
01:17:43,107 --> 01:17:44,849
official plans and zoning bylaws

3380
01:17:44,849 --> 01:17:44,849
don't

3381
01:17:44,849 --> 01:17:47,681
don't address them at all.

3382
01:17:47,681 --> 01:17:48,932
because we have never

3383
01:17:48,932 --> 01:17:50,544
complicated something like

3384
01:17:50,544 --> 01:17:50,544
this.

3385
01:17:50,544 --> 01:17:53,583
so no matter what cactus is  helpful

3386
01:17:53,583 --> 01:17:55,049
helpful information for us.

3387
01:17:55,049 --> 01:17:56,238
but we will have to see what

3388
01:17:56,238 --> 01:17:57,688
approach we take if they come

3389
01:17:57,688 --> 01:18:00,709
down in the mandate.

3390
01:18:00,709 --> 01:18:02,769
>> and supplemental, madam

3391
01:18:02,769 --> 01:18:06,760
warden, the group that contacted

3392
01:18:06,760 --> 01:18:06,760
do

3393
01:18:06,760 --> 01:18:08,184
do not want them.

3394
01:18:08,184 --> 01:18:11,036
they want to make sure that as

3395
01:18:11,036 --> 01:18:11,036


3396
01:18:11,036 --> 01:18:12,731
was described, a travelling road

3397
01:18:12,731 --> 01:18:12,731


3398
01:18:12,731 --> 01:18:13,988
show going throughout the county

3399
01:18:13,988 --> 01:18:13,988


3400
01:18:13,988 --> 01:18:15,396
so that folks would be able to

3401
01:18:15,396 --> 01:18:15,396


3402
01:18:15,396 --> 01:18:16,456
travel within their own

3403
01:18:16,456 --> 01:18:19,041
municipality or others to bring

3404
01:18:19,041 --> 01:18:19,041
forth

3405
01:18:19,041 --> 01:18:19,728
forth directly to the

3406
01:18:19,728 --> 01:18:19,728
consultants.

3407
01:18:19,728 --> 01:18:23,419
and again, not knowing just want  to

3408
01:18:23,419 --> 01:18:24,083
to make sure that is something

3409
01:18:24,083 --> 01:18:24,083


3410
01:18:24,083 --> 01:18:26,211
that the public would be invited

3411
01:18:26,211 --> 01:18:26,211
across

3412
01:18:26,211 --> 01:18:27,270
across municipalities to bring

3413
01:18:27,270 --> 01:18:27,270


3414
01:18:27,270 --> 01:18:28,784
forth comments and attend.

3415
01:18:28,784 --> 01:18:30,269
and I want to make sure I don't

3416
01:18:30,269 --> 01:18:30,269


3417
01:18:30,269 --> 01:18:33,016
want to speak on behalf of you.

3418
01:18:33,016 --> 01:18:33,016


3419
01:18:33,016 --> 01:18:35,483
>> thank you warden.

3420
01:18:35,483 --> 01:18:37,270
addressing comments and

3421
01:18:37,270 --> 01:18:38,146
concerns, the comments that we

3422
01:18:38,146 --> 01:18:38,146


3423
01:18:38,146 --> 01:18:41,924
will be submitting back on the

3424
01:18:41,924 --> 01:18:41,924


3425
01:18:41,924 --> 01:18:44,185
playbook factor around and look

3426
01:18:44,185 --> 01:18:44,185


3427
01:18:44,185 --> 01:18:48,904
at building monitoring, ensuring

3428
01:18:48,904 --> 01:18:48,904


3429
01:18:48,904 --> 01:18:50,346
there is protections for

3430
01:18:50,346 --> 01:18:54,135
municipalities and community

3431
01:18:54,135 --> 01:18:54,135
benefits.

3432
01:18:54,135 --> 01:18:55,603
so a lot of the clarifications

3433
01:18:55,603 --> 01:18:55,603


3434
01:18:55,603 --> 01:18:58,996
that will be addressed back in

3435
01:18:58,996 --> 01:18:58,996


3436
01:18:58,996 --> 01:19:01,055
the response back to the

3437
01:19:01,055 --> 01:19:04,637
province, just seek greater

3438
01:19:04,637 --> 01:19:07,211
clarification on that.

3439
01:19:07,211 --> 01:19:09,254
the study that we are about to

3440
01:19:09,254 --> 01:19:09,254


3441
01:19:09,254 --> 01:19:10,720
initiate does involve

3442
01:19:10,720 --> 01:19:11,894
significant public

3443
01:19:11,894 --> 01:19:11,894
consultation.

3444
01:19:11,894 --> 01:19:13,948
they will be invited all the way

3445
01:19:13,948 --> 01:19:13,948


3446
01:19:13,948 --> 01:19:16,896
along as part of this process.

3447
01:19:16,896 --> 01:19:16,896


3448
01:19:16,896 --> 01:19:18,709
as well, one of the

3449
01:19:18,709 --> 01:19:20,662
recommendations in response to

3450
01:19:20,662 --> 01:19:20,662


3451
01:19:20,662 --> 01:19:23,375
the playbook is proponents of

3452
01:19:23,375 --> 01:19:25,619
data centres also go through a  public

3453
01:19:25,619 --> 01:19:27,030
public engagement process of

3454
01:19:27,030 --> 01:19:29,421
their own.

3455
01:19:29,421 --> 01:19:31,721
so they -- this is one of the

3456
01:19:31,721 --> 01:19:33,113
recommendations we will put  forward.

3457
01:19:33,113 --> 01:19:33,113
recommendations we will put  forward.

3458
01:19:33,113 --> 01:19:34,786
they are required to also host

3459
01:19:34,786 --> 01:19:34,786


3460
01:19:34,786 --> 01:19:36,254
public meetings prior to any

3461
01:19:36,254 --> 01:19:37,666
commitments for data centres and

3462
01:19:37,666 --> 01:19:37,666


3463
01:19:37,666 --> 01:19:37,666
communities.

3464
01:19:37,666 --> 01:19:41,326
>> thank you madam warden.

3465
01:19:41,326 --> 01:19:42,955
it was obvious to me but I  didn't

3466
01:19:42,955 --> 01:19:43,849
didn't want to speak without

3467
01:19:43,849 --> 01:19:45,277
speaking to you first, thank you

3468
01:19:45,277 --> 01:19:45,277


3469
01:19:45,277 --> 01:19:47,092
madam warden.

3470
01:19:47,092 --> 01:19:48,494
>> councillor gibb?

3471
01:19:48,494 --> 01:19:49,966
>> thank you madam warden,

3472
01:19:49,966 --> 01:19:51,781
through you.

3473
01:19:51,781 --> 01:19:53,660
there are times where several

3474
01:19:53,660 --> 01:19:55,054
individual municipalities and  there

3475
01:19:55,054 --> 01:19:56,838
there are times where we are one  county.

3476
01:19:56,838 --> 01:19:56,838
there are times where we are one  county.

3477
01:19:56,838 --> 01:19:58,226
this is one of those times where

3478
01:19:58,226 --> 01:19:58,226
we

3479
01:19:58,226 --> 01:20:00,666
we are one county.

3480
01:20:00,666 --> 01:20:02,491
you know, the federal government

3481
01:20:02,491 --> 01:20:02,491


3482
01:20:02,491 --> 01:20:05,710
is moving extremely fast on

3483
01:20:05,710 --> 01:20:06,495
certain projects.

3484
01:20:06,495 --> 01:20:10,018
the provincial government, from  the

3485
01:20:10,018 --> 01:20:11,488
the way it sounds in the report,

3486
01:20:11,488 --> 01:20:11,488
I

3487
01:20:11,488 --> 01:20:12,931
I will use the term it sounds

3488
01:20:12,931 --> 01:20:14,761
like they are flying by the seat

3489
01:20:14,761 --> 01:20:14,761
of

3490
01:20:14,761 --> 01:20:16,408
of their pants with this

3491
01:20:16,408 --> 01:20:16,408
playbook.

3492
01:20:16,408 --> 01:20:19,877
there are so many times we sit

3493
01:20:19,877 --> 01:20:19,877


3494
01:20:19,877 --> 01:20:21,657
around this horseshoe and we

3495
01:20:21,657 --> 01:20:22,704
react to things.

3496
01:20:22,704 --> 01:20:24,552
I think this is an excellent

3497
01:20:24,552 --> 01:20:26,630
opportunity to be proactive and  say

3498
01:20:26,630 --> 01:20:28,382
say to our residents, you know

3499
01:20:28,382 --> 01:20:28,382
what?

3500
01:20:28,382 --> 01:20:28,382
what?

3501
01:20:28,382 --> 01:20:30,808
we hear you, we need to find out

3502
01:20:30,808 --> 01:20:30,808


3503
01:20:30,808 --> 01:20:33,079
answers as well.

3504
01:20:33,079 --> 01:20:34,943
I think this is money well

3505
01:20:34,943 --> 01:20:37,071
spent, it makes no sense to have

3506
01:20:37,071 --> 01:20:37,071
seven

3507
01:20:37,071 --> 01:20:38,746
seven municipalities spent  $750,000 when

3508
01:20:38,746 --> 01:20:40,536
$750,000 when we can do this for

3509
01:20:40,536 --> 01:20:40,536


3510
01:20:40,536 --> 01:20:40,536
everyone.

3511
01:20:40,536 --> 01:20:43,428
so I am absolutely supportive of

3512
01:20:43,428 --> 01:20:43,428


3513
01:20:43,428 --> 01:20:45,245
this, I think it is proactive

3514
01:20:45,245 --> 01:20:47,857
governance and I hope that it

3515
01:20:47,857 --> 01:20:50,010
passes tonight.

3516
01:20:50,010 --> 01:20:52,465
>> anyone else?  Councillor

3517
01:20:52,465 --> 01:20:53,450
councillor waldstedt?

3518
01:20:53,450 --> 01:20:54,978
>> thank you madam warden.

3519
01:20:54,978 --> 01:20:56,893
maybe I'm reading this wrong, my  concern

3520
01:20:56,893 --> 01:20:57,876
concern is that at the end of  the

3521
01:20:57,876 --> 01:21:00,291
the day, I haven't spoken to

3522
01:21:00,291 --> 01:21:02,168
anyone in lakeshore and a lot of

3523
01:21:02,168 --> 01:21:02,168


3524
01:21:02,168 --> 01:21:02,168
municipalities.

3525
01:21:02,168 --> 01:21:04,988
it's just a blanket no.

3526
01:21:04,988 --> 01:21:07,212
my concern is that we spend the

3527
01:21:07,212 --> 01:21:07,212
money

3528
01:21:07,212 --> 01:21:11,625
money on this report and  $150,000

3529
01:21:11,625 --> 01:21:12,286
$150,000 is $150,000.

3530
01:21:12,286 --> 01:21:16,900
but at the end of the day, if  one of the

3531
01:21:16,900 --> 01:21:18,293
one of the conclusions possibly  at

3532
01:21:18,293 --> 01:21:19,722
at the end of the report, these  are

3533
01:21:19,722 --> 01:21:22,368
are all the negative things that

3534
01:21:22,368 --> 01:21:22,368


3535
01:21:22,368 --> 01:21:23,974
is wrong with these and that we

3536
01:21:23,974 --> 01:21:23,974


3537
01:21:23,974 --> 01:21:24,478
don't like.

3538
01:21:24,478 --> 01:21:29,083
which we already know, most of

3539
01:21:29,083 --> 01:21:29,083
us.

3540
01:21:29,083 --> 01:21:29,083
us.

3541
01:21:29,083 --> 01:21:30,724
my concern is if there will be  some

3542
01:21:30,724 --> 01:21:32,793
some kind of reference in there

3543
01:21:32,793 --> 01:21:32,793


3544
01:21:32,793 --> 01:21:34,455
that, well, there is a lot wrong

3545
01:21:34,455 --> 01:21:34,455


3546
01:21:34,455 --> 01:21:38,464
with these but this municipality

3547
01:21:38,464 --> 01:21:38,464


3548
01:21:38,464 --> 01:21:40,346
has better land suited for it

3549
01:21:40,346 --> 01:21:42,132
than this municipality,

3550
01:21:42,132 --> 01:21:43,208
therefore maybe lakeshore is a  better

3551
01:21:43,208 --> 01:21:44,678
better fit than say lasalle or

3552
01:21:44,678 --> 01:21:44,678


3553
01:21:44,678 --> 01:21:46,120
amherstburg or something like  that.

3554
01:21:46,120 --> 01:21:46,120
amherstburg or something like  that.

3555
01:21:46,120 --> 01:21:48,391
I don't want to pay $150,000 for

3556
01:21:48,391 --> 01:21:48,391


3557
01:21:48,391 --> 01:21:48,391
that.

3558
01:21:48,391 --> 01:21:53,331
because unequivocally, I want to

3559
01:21:53,331 --> 01:21:53,331


3560
01:21:53,331 --> 01:21:54,928
say no, we don't want them.

3561
01:21:54,928 --> 01:21:59,743
end of this report is going to

3562
01:21:59,743 --> 01:21:59,743


3563
01:21:59,743 --> 01:22:02,588
substantiate and confirm what  the

3564
01:22:02,588 --> 01:22:04,775
the gentleman at the last

3565
01:22:04,775 --> 01:22:06,839
meeting gave us, then I am fine

3566
01:22:06,839 --> 01:22:06,839


3567
01:22:06,839 --> 01:22:07,821
with that.

3568
01:22:07,821 --> 01:22:10,887
but I don't want it to end up,

3569
01:22:10,887 --> 01:22:10,887
as

3570
01:22:10,887 --> 01:22:14,165
as many of us said here, playing

3571
01:22:14,165 --> 01:22:14,165
one

3572
01:22:14,165 --> 01:22:14,902
one against the other.

3573
01:22:14,902 --> 01:22:15,919
I think that's why a lot of us

3574
01:22:15,919 --> 01:22:15,919


3575
01:22:15,919 --> 01:22:17,705
would be supporting the report,

3576
01:22:17,705 --> 01:22:17,705
so

3577
01:22:17,705 --> 01:22:19,182
so that doesn't happen.

3578
01:22:19,182 --> 01:22:21,201
but is there a possibility that

3579
01:22:21,201 --> 01:22:21,201


3580
01:22:21,201 --> 01:22:23,890
could happen in the conclusion

3581
01:22:23,890 --> 01:22:23,890


3582
01:22:23,890 --> 01:22:27,070
or the results of the report?

3583
01:22:27,070 --> 01:22:29,169
>> through you warden, there are

3584
01:22:29,169 --> 01:22:29,169
two

3585
01:22:29,169 --> 01:22:31,211
two things going on here.

3586
01:22:31,211 --> 01:22:34,278
one is recommendation of a

3587
01:22:34,278 --> 01:22:38,052
trilateral collaborative siting

3588
01:22:38,052 --> 01:22:38,052
strategy

3589
01:22:38,052 --> 01:22:38,834
strategy that the

3590
01:22:38,834 --> 01:22:40,447
municipalities, the province and

3591
01:22:40,447 --> 01:22:40,447


3592
01:22:40,447 --> 01:22:40,917
the federal government would all

3593
01:22:40,917 --> 01:22:40,917


3594
01:22:40,917 --> 01:22:42,799
be a part of.

3595
01:22:42,799 --> 01:22:45,204
and that would determine, based

3596
01:22:45,204 --> 01:22:45,251
on the

3597
01:22:45,251 --> 01:22:46,395
on the objectives of the federal

3598
01:22:46,395 --> 01:22:46,395
and

3599
01:22:46,395 --> 01:22:48,226
and provincial government,

3600
01:22:48,226 --> 01:22:51,247
working towards data sovereignty

3601
01:22:51,247 --> 01:22:51,247
  sovereignty.

3602
01:22:51,247 --> 01:22:51,247
  sovereignty.

3603
01:22:51,247 --> 01:22:52,894
that would look at the reality

3604
01:22:52,894 --> 01:22:52,894


3605
01:22:52,894 --> 01:22:54,991
that data centres are coming to

3606
01:22:54,991 --> 01:22:54,991


3607
01:22:54,991 --> 01:22:56,772
canada and where they can be  most

3608
01:22:56,772 --> 01:22:58,630
most appropriately located to

3609
01:22:58,630 --> 01:23:02,797
accomplish objectives, as noted

3610
01:23:02,797 --> 01:23:02,843
in the

3611
01:23:02,843 --> 01:23:04,219
in the report with the least

3612
01:23:04,219 --> 01:23:05,879
environmental impacts.

3613
01:23:05,879 --> 01:23:07,180
that is one of the main

3614
01:23:07,180 --> 01:23:09,065
recommendations coming out of

3615
01:23:09,065 --> 01:23:09,065
this.

3616
01:23:09,065 --> 01:23:12,659
the other is that we don't have

3617
01:23:12,659 --> 01:23:12,659


3618
01:23:12,659 --> 01:23:14,038
inappropriate land use planning

3619
01:23:14,038 --> 01:23:14,038


3620
01:23:14,038 --> 01:23:16,889
framework and essex county to

3621
01:23:16,889 --> 01:23:18,683
consider a data center right

3622
01:23:18,683 --> 01:23:18,683
now.

3623
01:23:18,683 --> 01:23:24,719
so the scope of work this

3624
01:23:24,719 --> 01:23:26,973
evening is we need this land use

3625
01:23:26,973 --> 01:23:26,973


3626
01:23:26,973 --> 01:23:28,804
planning framework to process  and

3627
01:23:28,804 --> 01:23:30,260
and consider what types of

3628
01:23:30,260 --> 01:23:33,048
policies you need in your plans

3629
01:23:33,048 --> 01:23:33,048


3630
01:23:33,048 --> 01:23:34,895
to consider the land use.  What

3631
01:23:34,895 --> 01:23:36,837
what are the other protections

3632
01:23:36,837 --> 01:23:36,837
and

3633
01:23:36,837 --> 01:23:39,929
and regulations and bylaws that

3634
01:23:39,929 --> 01:23:39,929


3635
01:23:39,929 --> 01:23:41,777
you need, should a data center

3636
01:23:41,777 --> 01:23:41,777


3637
01:23:41,777 --> 01:23:42,906
proponent come forward, that

3638
01:23:42,906 --> 01:23:44,457
will help you to process this as

3639
01:23:44,457 --> 01:23:44,457


3640
01:23:44,457 --> 01:23:44,457
well.  That

3641
01:23:44,457 --> 01:23:48,316
that is the other objective.

3642
01:23:48,316 --> 01:23:50,832
>> further --  >> I guess

3643
01:23:50,832 --> 01:23:51,858
>> I guess the term I like to  use

3644
01:23:51,858 --> 01:23:53,074
use is I just don't want to see

3645
01:23:53,074 --> 01:23:53,121
us lean

3646
01:23:53,121 --> 01:23:56,550
us lean into a left hook.

3647
01:23:56,550 --> 01:23:58,599
basically because -- perhaps you

3648
01:23:58,599 --> 01:23:58,599
couldn't

3649
01:23:58,599 --> 01:24:00,837
couldn't answer my question, but

3650
01:24:00,837 --> 01:24:00,883
I know

3651
01:24:00,883 --> 01:24:02,451
I know you want to look at all

3652
01:24:02,451 --> 01:24:02,497
of the

3653
01:24:02,497 --> 01:24:03,326
of the parameters and

3654
01:24:03,326 --> 01:24:04,062
infrastructure and everything

3655
01:24:04,062 --> 01:24:05,536
from the municipalities.

3656
01:24:05,536 --> 01:24:07,528
but I'm still concerned in the

3657
01:24:07,528 --> 01:24:07,528


3658
01:24:07,528 --> 01:24:11,658
end that if it's 100% no we

3659
01:24:11,658 --> 01:24:13,625
don't want these but yet the

3660
01:24:13,625 --> 01:24:15,485
report comes back and says it

3661
01:24:15,485 --> 01:24:17,351
would be a better fit here or

3662
01:24:17,351 --> 01:24:21,128
here, are you telling me that is

3663
01:24:21,128 --> 01:24:21,128
a

3664
01:24:21,128 --> 01:24:23,366
a possibility or it's not?

3665
01:24:23,366 --> 01:24:25,366
if it's not a possibility and  the

3666
01:24:25,366 --> 01:24:26,288
the report is going to say these

3667
01:24:26,288 --> 01:24:26,288


3668
01:24:26,288 --> 01:24:27,773
are the reasons why it wouldn't

3669
01:24:27,773 --> 01:24:27,773


3670
01:24:27,773 --> 01:24:30,005
fit in essex county or any of  the

3671
01:24:30,005 --> 01:24:32,021
the municipalities, and all of  the

3672
01:24:32,021 --> 01:24:33,239
the detriment and problems that

3673
01:24:33,239 --> 01:24:33,239


3674
01:24:33,239 --> 01:24:35,223
it will cause like the last

3675
01:24:35,223 --> 01:24:38,637
meeting, then I'm okay with it

3676
01:24:38,637 --> 01:24:38,637
.

3677
01:24:38,637 --> 01:24:40,727
but I don't want to pay that  money

3678
01:24:40,727 --> 01:24:42,283
money and have any cracks left

3679
01:24:42,283 --> 01:24:42,283
in

3680
01:24:42,283 --> 01:24:43,970
in the wall if somebody is going

3681
01:24:43,970 --> 01:24:43,970


3682
01:24:43,970 --> 01:24:47,205
to crawl through with an ai

3683
01:24:47,205 --> 01:24:48,638
business, thank you.

3684
01:24:48,638 --> 01:24:50,434
>> I believe madam cao, you

3685
01:24:50,434 --> 01:24:52,479
would like to answer?

3686
01:24:52,479 --> 01:24:54,329
>> there is nothing in the scope

3687
01:24:54,329 --> 01:24:54,329
of

3688
01:24:54,329 --> 01:24:55,348
of recommendation for this

3689
01:24:55,348 --> 01:24:58,390
report that seeks to evaluate

3690
01:24:58,390 --> 01:24:59,435
acceptable sites within the

3691
01:24:59,435 --> 01:25:02,192
county of essex.

3692
01:25:02,192 --> 01:25:03,704
so the answer is no to your

3693
01:25:03,704 --> 01:25:05,087
question and a confirmation that

3694
01:25:05,087 --> 01:25:05,087


3695
01:25:05,087 --> 01:25:07,593
nothing in the list and scope of

3696
01:25:07,593 --> 01:25:07,593


3697
01:25:07,593 --> 01:25:11,184
this report has the intent to  waive

3698
01:25:11,184 --> 01:25:13,619
waive municipalities, way better

3699
01:25:13,619 --> 01:25:13,619
locations,

3700
01:25:13,619 --> 01:25:14,512
locations, that is not the

3701
01:25:14,512 --> 01:25:17,929
intent of this report at all.

3702
01:25:17,929 --> 01:25:20,451
>> thank you.

3703
01:25:20,451 --> 01:25:21,944
councillor deyong?

3704
01:25:21,944 --> 01:25:23,473
>> maybe you are ready for a  motion

3705
01:25:23,473 --> 01:25:24,908
motion and if you are, I would

3706
01:25:24,908 --> 01:25:24,908


3707
01:25:24,908 --> 01:25:26,791
like to move --  >> I

3708
01:25:26,791 --> 01:25:27,797
>> I want to read it because it

3709
01:25:27,797 --> 01:25:27,797


3710
01:25:27,797 --> 01:25:28,939
is rather lengthy but then I

3711
01:25:28,939 --> 01:25:30,379
will come to you first, how does

3712
01:25:30,379 --> 01:25:30,379


3713
01:25:30,379 --> 01:25:30,957
that sound?

3714
01:25:30,957 --> 01:25:33,594
>> perfect.  >>

3715
01:25:33,594 --> 01:25:35,031
>> it be received for

3716
01:25:35,031 --> 01:25:40,377
information that council endures

3717
01:25:40,377 --> 01:25:40,377
the

3718
01:25:40,377 --> 01:25:40,625
the correspondence to the

3719
01:25:40,625 --> 01:25:43,268
province of ontario as contained

3720
01:25:43,268 --> 01:25:43,268


3721
01:25:43,268 --> 01:25:48,915
in report number 20260902ipsr  ten rlb.

3722
01:25:48,915 --> 01:25:48,915
in report number 20260902ipsr  ten rlb.

3723
01:25:48,915 --> 01:25:50,753
the framework for artificial

3724
01:25:50,753 --> 01:25:53,556
intelligence, ai, high density

3725
01:25:53,556 --> 01:25:53,601
data centres

3726
01:25:53,601 --> 01:25:55,369
data centres and be authorized

3727
01:25:55,369 --> 01:25:55,369


3728
01:25:55,369 --> 01:25:58,146
to submit responses that may  arise

3729
01:25:58,146 --> 01:26:00,070
arise from any bills or related

3730
01:26:00,070 --> 01:26:00,070


3731
01:26:00,070 --> 01:26:00,070
regulations.

3732
01:26:00,070 --> 01:26:07,651
and to forward the report and in

3733
01:26:07,651 --> 01:26:07,651
a

3734
01:26:07,651 --> 01:26:09,483
a letter, seeking consideration

3735
01:26:09,483 --> 01:26:09,483
of

3736
01:26:09,483 --> 01:26:10,546
of the county's feedback and

3737
01:26:10,546 --> 01:26:12,930
expressing support for the  advocacy

3738
01:26:12,930 --> 01:26:16,571
advocacy position to establish

3739
01:26:16,571 --> 01:26:16,617
a

3740
01:26:16,617 --> 01:26:18,037
trilateral siting strategy

3741
01:26:18,037 --> 01:26:19,212
supporting the meaningful

3742
01:26:19,212 --> 01:26:21,237
inclusion of municipalities and

3743
01:26:21,237 --> 01:26:21,237
the

3744
01:26:21,237 --> 01:26:22,441
the evaluation and

3745
01:26:22,441 --> 01:26:24,891
approval/denial for large scale

3746
01:26:24,891 --> 01:26:24,891


3747
01:26:24,891 --> 01:26:26,954
data centres and request the

3748
01:26:26,954 --> 01:26:28,723
delay in finalizing the playbook

3749
01:26:28,723 --> 01:26:28,723


3750
01:26:28,723 --> 01:26:31,374
to address identified concerns,

3751
01:26:31,374 --> 01:26:31,374


3752
01:26:31,374 --> 01:26:32,830
including the necessary legal

3753
01:26:32,830 --> 01:26:34,237
mechanisms for the protection of

3754
01:26:34,237 --> 01:26:34,237


3755
01:26:34,237 --> 01:26:37,051
residents and the environment  host

3756
01:26:37,051 --> 01:26:37,803
host communities.

3757
01:26:37,803 --> 01:26:39,838
and that council authorize  funding

3758
01:26:39,838 --> 01:26:41,168
funding from the rate

3759
01:26:41,168 --> 01:26:44,661
stabilization reserve of up to

3760
01:26:44,661 --> 01:26:44,707
$150,000 for

3761
01:26:44,707 --> 01:26:45,745
$150,000 for completion of a

3762
01:26:45,745 --> 01:26:47,906
county specific study on the

3763
01:26:47,906 --> 01:26:49,313
framework for artificial

3764
01:26:49,313 --> 01:26:52,549
intelligence ai and high density

3765
01:26:52,549 --> 01:26:52,549


3766
01:26:52,549 --> 01:26:53,600
data centres.

3767
01:26:53,600 --> 01:26:57,209
and that is moved by councillor

3768
01:26:57,209 --> 01:26:57,209
deyong

3769
01:26:57,209 --> 01:26:59,421
deyong seconded by councillor

3770
01:26:59,421 --> 01:26:59,421
meloche.

3771
01:26:59,421 --> 01:27:02,430
any further discussion?

3772
01:27:02,430 --> 01:27:05,420
voting electronically?

3773
01:27:05,420 --> 01:27:06,878
I will ask you to vote

3774
01:27:06,878 --> 01:27:10,283
electronically, please.

3775
01:27:10,283 --> 01:27:25,239
and that is carried unanimously,

3776
01:27:25,239 --> 01:27:25,239


3777
01:27:25,239 --> 01:27:27,294
thank you.

3778
01:27:27,294 --> 01:27:30,789
on to council procedure by law  and

3779
01:27:30,789 --> 01:27:31,715
and governance review.

3780
01:27:31,715 --> 01:27:34,553
for that report we turn to

3781
01:27:34,553 --> 01:27:35,978
catherine, our clerk.

3782
01:27:35,978 --> 01:27:37,796
over to you.

3783
01:27:37,796 --> 01:27:39,278
>> thank you warden.

3784
01:27:39,278 --> 01:27:41,315
and county council, I have  several

3785
01:27:41,315 --> 01:27:42,681
several pages of notes here to  go

3786
01:27:42,681 --> 01:27:43,887
go over with you tonight, so I

3787
01:27:43,887 --> 01:27:43,887


3788
01:27:43,887 --> 01:27:45,356
hope that you are bracing

3789
01:27:45,356 --> 01:27:49,298
themselves for a long one.

3790
01:27:49,298 --> 01:27:51,161
so with regards to council

3791
01:27:51,161 --> 01:27:52,717
procedure bylaw and review, I  just

3792
01:27:52,717 --> 01:27:53,674
just wanted to talk a bit about

3793
01:27:53,674 --> 01:27:53,674
why

3794
01:27:53,674 --> 01:27:55,701
why this is before council this

3795
01:27:55,701 --> 01:27:55,701


3796
01:27:55,701 --> 01:27:55,701
evening.

3797
01:27:55,701 --> 01:27:58,508
county administration engaged

3798
01:27:58,508 --> 01:27:58,508
in

3799
01:27:58,508 --> 01:27:59,995
in governance trading which  provided

3800
01:27:59,995 --> 01:28:01,217
provided recommendations and  best

3801
01:28:01,217 --> 01:28:02,600
best practices for streamlining

3802
01:28:02,600 --> 01:28:02,600
the

3803
01:28:02,600 --> 01:28:04,457
the governance procedures for

3804
01:28:04,457 --> 01:28:06,903
council and for administration.

3805
01:28:06,903 --> 01:28:06,903


3806
01:28:06,903 --> 01:28:08,328
over the current term of

3807
01:28:08,328 --> 01:28:10,573
council, there have been some

3808
01:28:10,573 --> 01:28:12,370
changes, some lessons learned,

3809
01:28:12,370 --> 01:28:12,370
some

3810
01:28:12,370 --> 01:28:14,432
some pinch points highlighted as

3811
01:28:14,432 --> 01:28:14,432


3812
01:28:14,432 --> 01:28:16,688
well as perhaps most notably,  the

3813
01:28:16,688 --> 01:28:18,086
the development of the county's

3814
01:28:18,086 --> 01:28:18,086
first

3815
01:28:18,086 --> 01:28:21,124
first ever strategic plan.

3816
01:28:21,124 --> 01:28:25,369
attendance at each of your local

3817
01:28:25,369 --> 01:28:25,369


3818
01:28:25,369 --> 01:28:27,040
council meetings with the cao

3819
01:28:27,040 --> 01:28:30,666
and the clerk, and the warden,

3820
01:28:30,666 --> 01:28:30,666
feedback

3821
01:28:30,666 --> 01:28:31,701
feedback gained over the course

3822
01:28:31,701 --> 01:28:31,747
of the

3823
01:28:31,747 --> 01:28:33,569
of the term as well as through

3824
01:28:33,569 --> 01:28:33,569
seven

3825
01:28:33,569 --> 01:28:34,619
seven engagement sessions with

3826
01:28:34,619 --> 01:28:34,619


3827
01:28:34,619 --> 01:28:36,465
each of you and most of your

3828
01:28:36,465 --> 01:28:36,465
alternates.

3829
01:28:36,465 --> 01:28:38,921
the governance review team has

3830
01:28:38,921 --> 01:28:38,921


3831
01:28:38,921 --> 01:28:40,309
been able to find some

3832
01:28:40,309 --> 01:28:41,721
commonality among your

3833
01:28:41,721 --> 01:28:43,947
suggestions on how to improve

3834
01:28:43,947 --> 01:28:46,168
procedures, meeting flow,  support

3835
01:28:46,168 --> 01:28:46,826
support mechanisms and

3836
01:28:46,826 --> 01:28:48,596
communication in order for

3837
01:28:48,596 --> 01:28:51,517
council to be well served by

3838
01:28:51,517 --> 01:28:53,293
government documents, bylaws and  policies

3839
01:28:53,293 --> 01:28:54,689
policies as well as county

3840
01:28:54,689 --> 01:28:54,689
administration.

3841
01:28:54,689 --> 01:28:58,974
so what has changed and why?

3842
01:28:58,974 --> 01:29:01,247
the procedure bylaw has some

3843
01:29:01,247 --> 01:29:03,375
changes, most being minor in

3844
01:29:03,375 --> 01:29:04,749
nature, which have not been

3845
01:29:04,749 --> 01:29:06,524
extensively outlined in the

3846
01:29:06,524 --> 01:29:06,524
report.

3847
01:29:06,524 --> 01:29:09,174
instead we have focused on the

3848
01:29:09,174 --> 01:29:09,174
most

3849
01:29:09,174 --> 01:29:10,786
most significant changes.

3850
01:29:10,786 --> 01:29:13,041
one being ease of use.

3851
01:29:13,041 --> 01:29:14,450
significant reordering of the

3852
01:29:14,450 --> 01:29:18,463
bylaw to reduce duplication,  improve

3853
01:29:18,463 --> 01:29:19,466
improve findability and minimize

3854
01:29:19,466 --> 01:29:19,466


3855
01:29:19,466 --> 01:29:20,930
the potential for

3856
01:29:20,930 --> 01:29:20,930
misunderstanding.

3857
01:29:20,930 --> 01:29:25,345
two, aligning reality with  policy.

3858
01:29:25,345 --> 01:29:25,345
two, aligning reality with  policy.

3859
01:29:25,345 --> 01:29:27,040
so removal of outdated language

3860
01:29:27,040 --> 01:29:27,040


3861
01:29:27,040 --> 01:29:29,832
and out of practice clauses,

3862
01:29:29,832 --> 01:29:32,088
adding language in to formalize

3863
01:29:32,088 --> 01:29:32,088


3864
01:29:32,088 --> 01:29:32,886
current practices.

3865
01:29:32,886 --> 01:29:35,328
three, agenda reordering.

3866
01:29:35,328 --> 01:29:37,178
adding sections and realigning

3867
01:29:37,178 --> 01:29:37,178


3868
01:29:37,178 --> 01:29:39,261
sections to improve the flow of  meetings

3869
01:29:39,261 --> 01:29:40,703
meetings and to reduce the need

3870
01:29:40,703 --> 01:29:40,703


3871
01:29:40,703 --> 01:29:42,131
for multiple motions for

3872
01:29:42,131 --> 01:29:45,083
information items.

3873
01:29:45,083 --> 01:29:47,173
and four, updating election

3874
01:29:47,173 --> 01:29:48,970
procedures, providing council  with

3875
01:29:48,970 --> 01:29:51,201
with modernized and transparent

3876
01:29:51,201 --> 01:29:51,201


3877
01:29:51,201 --> 01:29:52,591
format for the meeting,

3878
01:29:52,591 --> 01:29:54,012
including the election of the

3879
01:29:54,012 --> 01:29:54,012
warden.

3880
01:29:54,012 --> 01:29:57,260
with the delegation policy, it

3881
01:29:57,260 --> 01:29:57,260


3882
01:29:57,260 --> 01:29:58,764
was updated to align with

3883
01:29:58,764 --> 01:29:59,802
suggestions and feedback

3884
01:29:59,802 --> 01:30:00,822
received by the majority of

3885
01:30:00,822 --> 01:30:02,220
members of council during our

3886
01:30:02,220 --> 01:30:05,183
governance sessions.

3887
01:30:05,183 --> 01:30:06,610
provisions of clear parameters

3888
01:30:06,610 --> 01:30:06,610


3889
01:30:06,610 --> 01:30:09,427
for which delegations may appear

3890
01:30:09,427 --> 01:30:09,427


3891
01:30:09,427 --> 01:30:10,522
that align with the county scope

3892
01:30:10,522 --> 01:30:10,522


3893
01:30:10,522 --> 01:30:12,007
and with council's ability to

3894
01:30:12,007 --> 01:30:13,787
address the matters before

3895
01:30:13,787 --> 01:30:13,787
them.

3896
01:30:13,787 --> 01:30:17,445
allocation of 5 minutes, rather

3897
01:30:17,445 --> 01:30:17,445


3898
01:30:17,445 --> 01:30:18,737
than ten, for standard

3899
01:30:18,737 --> 01:30:21,773
delegations, defining that

3900
01:30:21,773 --> 01:30:22,761
presentations will be considered

3901
01:30:22,761 --> 01:30:22,761


3902
01:30:22,761 --> 01:30:24,200
outside of the parameters of the

3903
01:30:24,200 --> 01:30:24,200


3904
01:30:24,200 --> 01:30:25,990
delegation policy when invited

3905
01:30:25,990 --> 01:30:25,990


3906
01:30:25,990 --> 01:30:27,812
by council, however compliance

3907
01:30:27,812 --> 01:30:27,812


3908
01:30:27,812 --> 01:30:28,925
with decorum policies and

3909
01:30:28,925 --> 01:30:32,724
procedures is required.

3910
01:30:32,724 --> 01:30:33,978
highlighting that council may

3911
01:30:33,978 --> 01:30:35,375
elect to dispense with the  specific

3912
01:30:35,375 --> 01:30:36,408
specific condition of that  policy

3913
01:30:36,408 --> 01:30:37,892
policy with a motion to suspend

3914
01:30:37,892 --> 01:30:37,892
the

3915
01:30:37,892 --> 01:30:39,719
the rules of the procedure

3916
01:30:39,719 --> 01:30:39,719
bylaw.

3917
01:30:39,719 --> 01:30:43,339
several policies were reviewed,

3918
01:30:43,339 --> 01:30:43,339


3919
01:30:43,339 --> 01:30:44,389
including public conduct,

3920
01:30:44,389 --> 01:30:46,418
visitor and trespass policies,

3921
01:30:46,418 --> 01:30:46,418


3922
01:30:46,418 --> 01:30:48,655
these were revised to soften the  language

3923
01:30:48,655 --> 01:30:50,522
language and to ensure that the

3924
01:30:50,522 --> 01:30:50,522


3925
01:30:50,522 --> 01:30:51,950
county is not infringing on

3926
01:30:51,950 --> 01:30:53,313
freedom of expression

3927
01:30:53,313 --> 01:30:55,340
unreasonably, while maintaining

3928
01:30:55,340 --> 01:30:55,340
clear

3929
01:30:55,340 --> 01:30:57,545
clear safety, security and

3930
01:30:57,545 --> 01:30:59,759
decorum positions.

3931
01:30:59,759 --> 01:31:01,641
the council report got a refresh

3932
01:31:01,641 --> 01:31:01,641


3933
01:31:01,641 --> 01:31:04,099
and is included as an appendix,

3934
01:31:04,099 --> 01:31:04,099
as

3935
01:31:04,099 --> 01:31:06,934
as is a new tool, which is the

3936
01:31:06,934 --> 01:31:06,934


3937
01:31:06,934 --> 01:31:08,804
addition of a notice of motion

3938
01:31:08,804 --> 01:31:08,804
impact

3939
01:31:08,804 --> 01:31:10,245
impact assessment form, which is

3940
01:31:10,245 --> 01:31:10,245


3941
01:31:10,245 --> 01:31:13,881
intended to help council make  decisions

3942
01:31:13,881 --> 01:31:15,341
decisions and pivot as necessary

3943
01:31:15,341 --> 01:31:15,341


3944
01:31:15,341 --> 01:31:17,334
with a notice of motion at the

3945
01:31:17,334 --> 01:31:17,334
last

3946
01:31:17,334 --> 01:31:19,121
last minute.

3947
01:31:19,121 --> 01:31:20,992
other matters considered during

3948
01:31:20,992 --> 01:31:20,992


3949
01:31:20,992 --> 01:31:22,459
these feedback sessions were

3950
01:31:22,459 --> 01:31:24,643
related to technology changes,

3951
01:31:24,643 --> 01:31:24,643


3952
01:31:24,643 --> 01:31:26,674
training and development for

3953
01:31:26,674 --> 01:31:29,326
council and administration,  alternate

3954
01:31:29,326 --> 01:31:30,694
alternate members of council,

3955
01:31:30,694 --> 01:31:32,721
roles and responsibilities,

3956
01:31:32,721 --> 01:31:35,405
communication and referrals for

3957
01:31:35,405 --> 01:31:35,405


3958
01:31:35,405 --> 01:31:37,794
the strategic planning process.

3959
01:31:37,794 --> 01:31:37,794


3960
01:31:37,794 --> 01:31:39,661
the governance review team,

3961
01:31:39,661 --> 01:31:43,706
which is comprised of dave,

3962
01:31:43,706 --> 01:31:45,802
claire, sylvester and myself, we  would

3963
01:31:45,802 --> 01:31:47,778
would like to thank you all for

3964
01:31:47,778 --> 01:31:47,778
your

3965
01:31:47,778 --> 01:31:48,658
your participation in the

3966
01:31:48,658 --> 01:31:50,055
governance review process.

3967
01:31:50,055 --> 01:31:51,511
members of council and your

3968
01:31:51,511 --> 01:31:51,511
alternates.

3969
01:31:51,511 --> 01:31:55,478
we are confident that we have  provided

3970
01:31:55,478 --> 01:31:56,561
provided council with

3971
01:31:56,561 --> 01:31:58,318
recommendations and provisions

3972
01:31:58,318 --> 01:31:58,364
to the

3973
01:31:58,364 --> 01:31:59,317
to the government's documents on

3974
01:31:59,317 --> 01:31:59,317


3975
01:31:59,317 --> 01:32:02,002
which council can rely as their

3976
01:32:02,002 --> 01:32:02,049
foundation for

3977
01:32:02,049 --> 01:32:02,600
foundation for accountable,

3978
01:32:02,600 --> 01:32:05,410
transparent and fair governing.

3979
01:32:05,410 --> 01:32:05,410


3980
01:32:05,410 --> 01:32:08,527
the changes are elaborated upon

3981
01:32:08,527 --> 01:32:08,527
in

3982
01:32:08,527 --> 01:32:09,545
in detail and I will not go  through

3983
01:32:09,545 --> 01:32:10,201
through them all.

3984
01:32:10,201 --> 01:32:12,078
but council was provided it in

3985
01:32:12,078 --> 01:32:12,078


3986
01:32:12,078 --> 01:32:13,078
advance of the typical

3987
01:32:13,078 --> 01:32:16,649
publishing schedule to allow for

3988
01:32:16,649 --> 01:32:16,649
a

3989
01:32:16,649 --> 01:32:18,456
a thorough review.

3990
01:32:18,456 --> 01:32:20,258
what administration is proposing

3991
01:32:20,258 --> 01:32:20,258
is

3992
01:32:20,258 --> 01:32:20,961
is contained in the

3993
01:32:20,961 --> 01:32:22,809
recommendation on page 11 of the  report

3994
01:32:22,809 --> 01:32:23,846
report and I am prepared to

3995
01:32:23,846 --> 01:32:25,218
answer any questions if council

3996
01:32:25,218 --> 01:32:25,218


3997
01:32:25,218 --> 01:32:26,709
has any.

3998
01:32:26,709 --> 01:32:28,084
>> thank you kate.  I

3999
01:32:28,084 --> 01:32:29,508
I will start with you,

4000
01:32:29,508 --> 01:32:31,374
councillor shepley.

4001
01:32:31,374 --> 01:32:32,814
>> first of all I want to

4002
01:32:32,814 --> 01:32:34,337
thank you for having those

4003
01:32:34,337 --> 01:32:36,550
governments, the changes we  would

4004
01:32:36,550 --> 01:32:37,745
would like to see, I can see

4005
01:32:37,745 --> 01:32:41,201
that reflected in the report.

4006
01:32:41,201 --> 01:32:42,673
and I fully support it and

4007
01:32:42,673 --> 01:32:43,695
appreciate all the effort you

4008
01:32:43,695 --> 01:32:46,715
put into this.

4009
01:32:46,715 --> 01:32:49,311
>> that's it?

4010
01:32:49,311 --> 01:32:49,311
okay.

4011
01:32:49,311 --> 01:32:51,953
councillor deyong?

4012
01:32:51,953 --> 01:32:53,718
>> I just want to highlight that  decrease

4013
01:32:53,718 --> 01:32:55,570
decrease in time from ten to

4014
01:32:55,570 --> 01:32:56,208
5 minutes.

4015
01:32:56,208 --> 01:32:57,994
is this where council can use  the

4016
01:32:57,994 --> 01:32:59,075
the motion to put the policy

4017
01:32:59,075 --> 01:33:00,581
aside to allow someone to finish  if

4018
01:33:00,581 --> 01:33:02,981
if they were going over that

4019
01:33:02,981 --> 01:33:03,404
5 minutes?

4020
01:33:03,404 --> 01:33:06,660
>> yes, through you warden, the

4021
01:33:06,660 --> 01:33:06,660


4022
01:33:06,660 --> 01:33:08,103
motion to suspend the rules can

4023
01:33:08,103 --> 01:33:08,103


4024
01:33:08,103 --> 01:33:10,484
be supplied to a very specific

4025
01:33:10,484 --> 01:33:10,484
rule

4026
01:33:10,484 --> 01:33:13,157
rule that is being implied.

4027
01:33:13,157 --> 01:33:14,801
so if there is a moment where  council

4028
01:33:14,801 --> 01:33:15,646
council would like to waive the

4029
01:33:15,646 --> 01:33:15,646


4030
01:33:15,646 --> 01:33:17,636
rules to extend a time.

4031
01:33:17,636 --> 01:33:19,529
or a specific delegation to

4032
01:33:19,529 --> 01:33:20,983
continue to speak, you can do so

4033
01:33:20,983 --> 01:33:20,983


4034
01:33:20,983 --> 01:33:24,175
at that time.

4035
01:33:24,175 --> 01:33:27,402
>> councillor bailey?

4036
01:33:27,402 --> 01:33:28,230
>> thank you.

4037
01:33:28,230 --> 01:33:32,835
and through you, I am wondering

4038
01:33:32,835 --> 01:33:32,835
what

4039
01:33:32,835 --> 01:33:34,285
what the current number of days

4040
01:33:34,285 --> 01:33:34,285


4041
01:33:34,285 --> 01:33:37,073
is for nonagenda items.

4042
01:33:37,073 --> 01:33:38,199
my concern is that there seems

4043
01:33:38,199 --> 01:33:38,199


4044
01:33:38,199 --> 01:33:39,831
to be a shift -- and I

4045
01:33:39,831 --> 01:33:41,504
appreciate the consultation, I  quite

4046
01:33:41,504 --> 01:33:42,629
quite enjoyed it.

4047
01:33:42,629 --> 01:33:44,713
I also think that the report is

4048
01:33:44,713 --> 01:33:44,713
very

4049
01:33:44,713 --> 01:33:45,575
very comprehensive and took a  lot

4050
01:33:45,575 --> 01:33:47,152
lot to kind of integrate a lot

4051
01:33:47,152 --> 01:33:47,152
of

4052
01:33:47,152 --> 01:33:48,026
of different things.  I

4053
01:33:48,026 --> 01:33:49,652
I just want to say thank you for

4054
01:33:49,652 --> 01:33:49,652


4055
01:33:49,652 --> 01:33:49,652
that.

4056
01:33:49,652 --> 01:33:52,867
one of the areas that I found  lacking

4057
01:33:52,867 --> 01:33:53,741
lacking though was that

4058
01:33:53,741 --> 01:33:55,225
residents need reasonable access

4059
01:33:55,225 --> 01:33:55,225
to

4060
01:33:55,225 --> 01:33:56,250
to council and I am worried that

4061
01:33:56,250 --> 01:33:56,250


4062
01:33:56,250 --> 01:33:59,487
this really shifts the balance

4063
01:33:59,487 --> 01:33:59,487
of

4064
01:33:59,487 --> 01:34:00,101
of governance.

4065
01:34:00,101 --> 01:34:04,549
so moving to 20 business days to

4066
01:34:04,549 --> 01:34:04,595
a resident

4067
01:34:04,595 --> 01:34:05,626
a resident seems like a long  time.

4068
01:34:05,626 --> 01:34:05,626
a resident seems like a long  time.

4069
01:34:05,626 --> 01:34:09,008
what is it currently?

4070
01:34:09,008 --> 01:34:12,032
>> are you referring to the

4071
01:34:12,032 --> 01:34:14,797
delegation application?

4072
01:34:14,797 --> 01:34:17,111
>> yes, I am referring to the

4073
01:34:17,111 --> 01:34:18,923
shortening of the delegations

4074
01:34:18,923 --> 01:34:20,739
requiring 20 business days for

4075
01:34:20,739 --> 01:34:20,739


4076
01:34:20,739 --> 01:34:23,372
nonagenda matters.

4077
01:34:23,372 --> 01:34:28,212
>> currently there is not a

4078
01:34:28,212 --> 01:34:30,788
requirement for a delegation to

4079
01:34:30,788 --> 01:34:30,788


4080
01:34:30,788 --> 01:34:32,801
be speaking to a specific agenda

4081
01:34:32,801 --> 01:34:32,801
item.

4082
01:34:32,801 --> 01:34:32,801
item.

4083
01:34:32,801 --> 01:34:35,156
they can speak to any item at  any time

4084
01:34:35,156 --> 01:34:35,770
any time that is within the

4085
01:34:35,770 --> 01:34:39,122
scope of county council.

4086
01:34:39,122 --> 01:34:42,114
>> thank you.  So

4087
01:34:42,114 --> 01:34:43,599
so that I understand that a

4088
01:34:43,599 --> 01:34:44,869
little better, right now there

4089
01:34:44,869 --> 01:34:44,869


4090
01:34:44,869 --> 01:34:46,625
is no set time at all and what

4091
01:34:46,625 --> 01:34:46,625


4092
01:34:46,625 --> 01:34:48,211
we are doing is going to be

4093
01:34:48,211 --> 01:34:50,832
setting 20 days?

4094
01:34:50,832 --> 01:34:52,792
so we are going from no notice

4095
01:34:52,792 --> 01:34:52,792


4096
01:34:52,792 --> 01:34:55,722
to 20 days?

4097
01:34:55,722 --> 01:34:57,770
>> the notice would be the same

4098
01:34:57,770 --> 01:34:57,770


4099
01:34:57,770 --> 01:35:00,811
notice for any delegation.

4100
01:35:00,811 --> 01:35:04,054
so the current delegation policy

4101
01:35:04,054 --> 01:35:04,054


4102
01:35:04,054 --> 01:35:07,475
says you have to apply within --

4103
01:35:07,475 --> 01:35:07,475


4104
01:35:07,475 --> 01:35:09,152
after the agenda is published,

4105
01:35:09,152 --> 01:35:09,152


4106
01:35:09,152 --> 01:35:13,182
you have two days here with the

4107
01:35:13,182 --> 01:35:13,182


4108
01:35:13,182 --> 01:35:13,182
clause.  But

4109
01:35:13,182 --> 01:35:15,631
but it is not different for a

4110
01:35:15,631 --> 01:35:18,043
nonagenda item.

4111
01:35:18,043 --> 01:35:19,705
>> thank you for that.

4112
01:35:19,705 --> 01:35:21,055
I think what I'm understanding

4113
01:35:21,055 --> 01:35:21,055


4114
01:35:21,055 --> 01:35:24,557
is that now it would be 20

4115
01:35:24,557 --> 01:35:24,557
days.

4116
01:35:24,557 --> 01:35:26,799
so something happens for

4117
01:35:26,799 --> 01:35:28,475
residents, it is concerning and

4118
01:35:28,475 --> 01:35:28,475
it

4119
01:35:28,475 --> 01:35:30,772
it is a 20 day wait before that

4120
01:35:30,772 --> 01:35:30,772


4121
01:35:30,772 --> 01:35:32,847
can happen in terms of being

4122
01:35:32,847 --> 01:35:34,022
addressed at county.  So

4123
01:35:34,022 --> 01:35:35,707
so that was the only thing I

4124
01:35:35,707 --> 01:35:37,959
really pulled out that I thought

4125
01:35:37,959 --> 01:35:37,959


4126
01:35:37,959 --> 01:35:39,056
residents deserve access to the  people

4127
01:35:39,056 --> 01:35:40,526
people that are sitting around

4128
01:35:40,526 --> 01:35:40,526


4129
01:35:40,526 --> 01:35:42,740
the table and it needs to be

4130
01:35:42,740 --> 01:35:44,009
more than them calling one of  the

4131
01:35:44,009 --> 01:35:46,645
the mayors and the mayor

4132
01:35:46,645 --> 01:35:48,023
creating hoopla.

4133
01:35:48,023 --> 01:35:50,850
this 20 days seems to be

4134
01:35:50,850 --> 01:35:55,060
encouraging that kind of mayoral

4135
01:35:55,060 --> 01:35:55,060


4136
01:35:55,060 --> 01:35:58,087
or deputy mayor reaction, rather

4137
01:35:58,087 --> 01:35:58,087
than

4138
01:35:58,087 --> 01:36:00,158
than encouraging that maybe I

4139
01:36:00,158 --> 01:36:01,510
could have those residents reach

4140
01:36:01,510 --> 01:36:01,510


4141
01:36:01,510 --> 01:36:03,762
out to administration and have

4142
01:36:03,762 --> 01:36:03,808
a

4143
01:36:03,808 --> 01:36:06,033
discussion with administration.

4144
01:36:06,033 --> 01:36:06,033


4145
01:36:06,033 --> 01:36:07,099
maybe it goes away there and

4146
01:36:07,099 --> 01:36:08,308
they don't end up here.

4147
01:36:08,308 --> 01:36:09,815
but I would really like a way to

4148
01:36:09,815 --> 01:36:09,815
be

4149
01:36:09,815 --> 01:36:13,055
be able to say it doesn't take

4150
01:36:13,055 --> 01:36:13,101
20 days

4151
01:36:13,101 --> 01:36:14,108
20 days when something is urgent

4152
01:36:14,108 --> 01:36:14,154
to you.

4153
01:36:14,154 --> 01:36:14,154
to you.

4154
01:36:14,154 --> 01:36:15,630
you don't often see folks coming  and I

4155
01:36:15,630 --> 01:36:17,180
and I know we set aside the  rules

4156
01:36:17,180 --> 01:36:18,249
rules and say I'd like to make a

4157
01:36:18,249 --> 01:36:18,249


4158
01:36:18,249 --> 01:36:20,037
motion for so-and-so to speak.

4159
01:36:20,037 --> 01:36:20,037


4160
01:36:20,037 --> 01:36:22,094
it is pretty rare.

4161
01:36:22,094 --> 01:36:24,336
but I feel like this is really

4162
01:36:24,336 --> 01:36:24,336
pushing

4163
01:36:24,336 --> 01:36:25,506
pushing residents away from

4164
01:36:25,506 --> 01:36:27,217
their access here and also  pushing

4165
01:36:27,217 --> 01:36:28,880
pushing mayors and deputy mayors

4166
01:36:28,880 --> 01:36:28,880


4167
01:36:28,880 --> 01:36:30,819
to continue with the poor code

4168
01:36:30,819 --> 01:36:30,819
of

4169
01:36:30,819 --> 01:36:32,231
of conduct of going to the media

4170
01:36:32,231 --> 01:36:32,231


4171
01:36:32,231 --> 01:36:33,628
and other things like that.

4172
01:36:33,628 --> 01:36:35,500
so I am not supportive with that

4173
01:36:35,500 --> 01:36:35,546
clause in

4174
01:36:35,546 --> 01:36:36,536
clause in it and those are my

4175
01:36:36,536 --> 01:36:39,108
reasons why.

4176
01:36:39,108 --> 01:36:41,175
>> thank you.

4177
01:36:41,175 --> 01:36:45,078
if I could, warden, the intent

4178
01:36:45,078 --> 01:36:45,078
of

4179
01:36:45,078 --> 01:36:46,643
of including an advanced time  limit

4180
01:36:46,643 --> 01:36:48,348
limit on that is to allow for

4181
01:36:48,348 --> 01:36:50,576
administration to prepare on

4182
01:36:50,576 --> 01:36:52,737
items that aren't specifically

4183
01:36:52,737 --> 01:36:52,737


4184
01:36:52,737 --> 01:36:54,468
within our current scope of work

4185
01:36:54,468 --> 01:36:54,468


4186
01:36:54,468 --> 01:36:57,070
that we are attending to in the

4187
01:36:57,070 --> 01:36:57,070


4188
01:36:57,070 --> 01:36:58,477
immediate future.

4189
01:36:58,477 --> 01:37:01,342
so if a member of the public  would

4190
01:37:01,342 --> 01:37:02,799
would like to bring forward a

4191
01:37:02,799 --> 01:37:05,594
delegation regarding something

4192
01:37:05,594 --> 01:37:05,594
that

4193
01:37:05,594 --> 01:37:06,580
that administration isn't  currently

4194
01:37:06,580 --> 01:37:07,693
currently focused on, we do need

4195
01:37:07,693 --> 01:37:07,693


4196
01:37:07,693 --> 01:37:09,555
some time to prepare in advance

4197
01:37:09,555 --> 01:37:09,601
for that

4198
01:37:09,601 --> 01:37:10,610
for that and that was the

4199
01:37:10,610 --> 01:37:12,837
rationale for adding that extra

4200
01:37:12,837 --> 01:37:12,837


4201
01:37:12,837 --> 01:37:12,837
time.

4202
01:37:12,837 --> 01:37:14,542
david, I don't know if you want

4203
01:37:14,542 --> 01:37:14,542


4204
01:37:14,542 --> 01:37:16,410
to speak additionally to that.

4205
01:37:16,410 --> 01:37:16,410


4206
01:37:16,410 --> 01:37:18,411
>> through you warden, I will  say

4207
01:37:18,411 --> 01:37:20,063
say the same thing.  That

4208
01:37:20,063 --> 01:37:21,747
that it is probably time for

4209
01:37:21,747 --> 01:37:23,562
administration to prepare as  necessary

4210
01:37:23,562 --> 01:37:24,958
necessary within the county

4211
01:37:24,958 --> 01:37:24,958
scope.

4212
01:37:24,958 --> 01:37:27,538
so again, there are two points.

4213
01:37:27,538 --> 01:37:27,538


4214
01:37:27,538 --> 01:37:30,782
5.2 deals with how to appear as

4215
01:37:30,782 --> 01:37:30,782
a

4216
01:37:30,782 --> 01:37:32,619
a delegation for agenda items  and

4217
01:37:32,619 --> 01:37:34,232
and there's one for the nominee

4218
01:37:34,232 --> 01:37:34,232


4219
01:37:34,232 --> 01:37:36,159
agenda with the county scope of

4220
01:37:36,159 --> 01:37:36,159


4221
01:37:36,159 --> 01:37:36,159
work.  So

4222
01:37:36,159 --> 01:37:38,416
so we would be able to prepare

4223
01:37:38,416 --> 01:37:38,416


4224
01:37:38,416 --> 01:37:39,984
the board for council's

4225
01:37:39,984 --> 01:37:39,984
awareness.

4226
01:37:39,984 --> 01:37:43,097
>> thank you for that.

4227
01:37:43,097 --> 01:37:44,367
and I read that in the report.

4228
01:37:44,367 --> 01:37:45,443
I think that was one of the

4229
01:37:45,443 --> 01:37:47,314
things that I was talking about

4230
01:37:47,314 --> 01:37:47,360
with the

4231
01:37:47,360 --> 01:37:50,548
with the shift that goes from

4232
01:37:50,548 --> 01:37:52,382
the democracy of residents

4233
01:37:52,382 --> 01:37:54,217
having concerns and councillors

4234
01:37:54,217 --> 01:37:54,217


4235
01:37:54,217 --> 01:37:55,615
hearing those concerns and  having

4236
01:37:55,615 --> 01:37:56,299
having reasonable access to

4237
01:37:56,299 --> 01:37:59,121
members of council as opposed to

4238
01:37:59,121 --> 01:37:59,121
an

4239
01:37:59,121 --> 01:38:00,155
an administrative lens.

4240
01:38:00,155 --> 01:38:02,038
I know it requires a balance of

4241
01:38:02,038 --> 01:38:02,038


4242
01:38:02,038 --> 01:38:03,822
trust between administration and

4243
01:38:03,822 --> 01:38:03,822


4244
01:38:03,822 --> 01:38:06,044
council, because council could

4245
01:38:06,044 --> 01:38:06,044
make

4246
01:38:06,044 --> 01:38:07,079
make decisions on the fly,

4247
01:38:07,079 --> 01:38:07,079
right?

4248
01:38:07,079 --> 01:38:08,946
they heard from residents, they

4249
01:38:08,946 --> 01:38:08,946


4250
01:38:08,946 --> 01:38:10,388
make a decision on the fly, they

4251
01:38:10,388 --> 01:38:10,388
don't

4252
01:38:10,388 --> 01:38:12,443
don't have the report.

4253
01:38:12,443 --> 01:38:14,697
some councillors are saying what

4254
01:38:14,697 --> 01:38:14,697


4255
01:38:14,697 --> 01:38:16,142
about getting the report in

4256
01:38:16,142 --> 01:38:16,142
advance?

4257
01:38:16,142 --> 01:38:17,426
but I think that is kind of the

4258
01:38:17,426 --> 01:38:17,426


4259
01:38:17,426 --> 01:38:19,108
balance of democracy.  That

4260
01:38:19,108 --> 01:38:20,095
that is the part of democracy

4261
01:38:20,095 --> 01:38:21,101
that I like.

4262
01:38:21,101 --> 01:38:22,532
that residents can have

4263
01:38:22,532 --> 01:38:24,335
reasonable access and that the

4264
01:38:24,335 --> 01:38:24,335


4265
01:38:24,335 --> 01:38:26,552
people around the table that are

4266
01:38:26,552 --> 01:38:26,552


4267
01:38:26,552 --> 01:38:28,214
seasoned and in these roles,

4268
01:38:28,214 --> 01:38:30,481
just to say just a minute I

4269
01:38:30,481 --> 01:38:32,098
don't know the financials, just

4270
01:38:32,098 --> 01:38:32,098
a

4271
01:38:32,098 --> 01:38:32,992
a minute, I don't have the

4272
01:38:32,992 --> 01:38:33,663
report on that.

4273
01:38:33,663 --> 01:38:35,512
I prefer that, I don't want 20  days

4274
01:38:35,512 --> 01:38:37,203
days later to have a report from

4275
01:38:37,203 --> 01:38:37,203


4276
01:38:37,203 --> 01:38:38,005
administration that says don't

4277
01:38:38,005 --> 01:38:38,005


4278
01:38:38,005 --> 01:38:39,997
do what the resident is asked

4279
01:38:39,997 --> 01:38:41,081
for 20 days ago and here's the

4280
01:38:41,081 --> 01:38:41,081
report

4281
01:38:41,081 --> 01:38:42,968
report as to why.

4282
01:38:42,968 --> 01:38:45,485
so thank you, I understand it

4283
01:38:45,485 --> 01:38:46,743
and I'm mainly glad my

4284
01:38:46,743 --> 01:38:47,747
understanding is clear.

4285
01:38:47,747 --> 01:38:49,131
I'm just not supportive, but

4286
01:38:49,131 --> 01:38:50,804
thank you very much for the work

4287
01:38:50,804 --> 01:38:50,804


4288
01:38:50,804 --> 01:38:53,408
that went into it.

4289
01:38:53,408 --> 01:38:54,428
anyone else?

4290
01:38:54,428 --> 01:38:56,257
councillor deyong?

4291
01:38:56,257 --> 01:38:58,507
>> just further, do you have a

4292
01:38:58,507 --> 01:38:58,507


4293
01:38:58,507 --> 01:39:00,577
recollection -- you surveyed us

4294
01:39:00,577 --> 01:39:00,577


4295
01:39:00,577 --> 01:39:02,470
all, I think they have a 14 day

4296
01:39:02,470 --> 01:39:02,470
if

4297
01:39:02,470 --> 01:39:03,861
if it's not on the agenda,

4298
01:39:03,861 --> 01:39:05,934
there's a 14 day delay,

4299
01:39:05,934 --> 01:39:08,758
basically a meeting cycle.

4300
01:39:08,758 --> 01:39:10,769
and is that the norm or are we  the

4301
01:39:10,769 --> 01:39:11,759
the only one and you liked ours

4302
01:39:11,759 --> 01:39:11,759
so

4303
01:39:11,759 --> 01:39:13,629
so much you picked 20?

4304
01:39:13,629 --> 01:39:15,429
I'm just curious about how you

4305
01:39:15,429 --> 01:39:15,429


4306
01:39:15,429 --> 01:39:15,429
chose.

4307
01:39:15,429 --> 01:39:17,549
>> I don't have my notes in

4308
01:39:17,549 --> 01:39:18,965
front of me from all of the

4309
01:39:18,965 --> 01:39:22,181
consultation sessions, however,

4310
01:39:22,181 --> 01:39:22,181


4311
01:39:22,181 --> 01:39:24,215
our agenda cycle here is 19 days

4312
01:39:24,215 --> 01:39:24,215


4313
01:39:24,215 --> 01:39:27,477
in advance of a meeting that we

4314
01:39:27,477 --> 01:39:27,477


4315
01:39:27,477 --> 01:39:29,326
have to have our reports written

4316
01:39:29,326 --> 01:39:29,326
and

4317
01:39:29,326 --> 01:39:30,377
and submitted for approval.

4318
01:39:30,377 --> 01:39:31,989
so that is the rationale behind

4319
01:39:31,989 --> 01:39:31,989


4320
01:39:31,989 --> 01:39:34,833
the time limit that we have

4321
01:39:34,833 --> 01:39:35,812
added for council's

4322
01:39:35,812 --> 01:39:35,812
consideration.

4323
01:39:35,812 --> 01:39:38,337
and we did get that feedback

4324
01:39:38,337 --> 01:39:40,161
from more than one municipality

4325
01:39:40,161 --> 01:39:40,161


4326
01:39:40,161 --> 01:39:42,534
when we did our consultations  with

4327
01:39:42,534 --> 01:39:45,945
with the seven locals.

4328
01:39:45,945 --> 01:39:51,388
>> you are okay with that now?

4329
01:39:51,388 --> 01:39:51,388


4330
01:39:51,388 --> 01:39:54,260
>> I was just curious, does  everyone

4331
01:39:54,260 --> 01:39:54,930
everyone have a weight or some

4332
01:39:54,930 --> 01:39:54,930


4333
01:39:54,930 --> 01:39:56,402
don't have any weight at all?

4334
01:39:56,402 --> 01:39:57,482
do you recall at all?

4335
01:39:57,482 --> 01:39:59,175
I just heard lasalle is 21 days

4336
01:39:59,175 --> 01:39:59,175


4337
01:39:59,175 --> 01:40:01,052
and another was 14.

4338
01:40:01,052 --> 01:40:02,027
does everybody know what theirs

4339
01:40:02,027 --> 01:40:02,027


4340
01:40:02,027 --> 01:40:02,874
is?  >>

4341
01:40:02,874 --> 01:40:05,287
>> not by heart, I can't tell

4342
01:40:05,287 --> 01:40:06,730
you what everyone's.

4343
01:40:06,730 --> 01:40:08,170
is for delegations.

4344
01:40:08,170 --> 01:40:09,660
however, I can get that back to  you if

4345
01:40:09,660 --> 01:40:10,332
you if that is something you

4346
01:40:10,332 --> 01:40:13,929
want to hear before this goes

4347
01:40:13,929 --> 01:40:14,745
through here.

4348
01:40:14,745 --> 01:40:15,955
that will take a little while to

4349
01:40:15,955 --> 01:40:15,955


4350
01:40:15,955 --> 01:40:18,757
find out.

4351
01:40:18,757 --> 01:40:22,625
>> councillor prue?

4352
01:40:22,625 --> 01:40:25,490
>> if I might, just to say

4353
01:40:25,490 --> 01:40:27,248
amherstburg has either 14 or 28

4354
01:40:27,248 --> 01:40:27,248


4355
01:40:27,248 --> 01:40:28,645
days, depending on how long the

4356
01:40:28,645 --> 01:40:28,645


4357
01:40:28,645 --> 01:40:30,486
report is that staff has.

4358
01:40:30,486 --> 01:40:32,137
they say we can do it in the

4359
01:40:32,137 --> 01:40:34,047
next scheduled meeting, it's

4360
01:40:34,047 --> 01:40:34,047
done.  If

4361
01:40:34,047 --> 01:40:36,248
if they say it's going to take

4362
01:40:36,248 --> 01:40:36,248


4363
01:40:36,248 --> 01:40:38,317
longer, it takes two cycles.

4364
01:40:38,317 --> 01:40:40,151
that is what we do.

4365
01:40:40,151 --> 01:40:41,219
anyways, that is not

4366
01:40:41,219 --> 01:40:42,680
-- I. Promised kate I. Wouldn't

4367
01:40:42,680 --> 01:40:42,680


4368
01:40:42,680 --> 01:40:44,147
ask a question with the

4369
01:40:44,147 --> 01:40:45,870
additional one minute.

4370
01:40:45,870 --> 01:40:48,795
but I do have a question about

4371
01:40:48,795 --> 01:40:48,795


4372
01:40:48,795 --> 01:40:53,012
page 309, 32.1 that says request

4373
01:40:53,012 --> 01:40:53,012
for

4374
01:40:53,012 --> 01:40:55,874
for proclamations, the raising

4375
01:40:55,874 --> 01:40:55,874
of

4376
01:40:55,874 --> 01:40:57,129
of flags and building

4377
01:40:57,129 --> 01:40:58,150
illumination shall be addressed

4378
01:40:58,150 --> 01:40:58,150
in

4379
01:40:58,150 --> 01:40:59,969
in accordance with the county

4380
01:40:59,969 --> 01:40:59,969
policy.

4381
01:40:59,969 --> 01:41:02,880
the reason I am asking this is

4382
01:41:02,880 --> 01:41:02,880
it

4383
01:41:02,880 --> 01:41:04,514
it came to me on monday, we had

4384
01:41:04,514 --> 01:41:04,514
a

4385
01:41:04,514 --> 01:41:08,104
a group come forward with

4386
01:41:08,104 --> 01:41:08,947
childhood cancers.

4387
01:41:08,947 --> 01:41:11,017
we raised the flag, we read the

4388
01:41:11,017 --> 01:41:11,017


4389
01:41:11,017 --> 01:41:12,900
proclamation and after we did  that

4390
01:41:12,900 --> 01:41:14,358
that we were told that three

4391
01:41:14,358 --> 01:41:15,776
municipalities had refused them  because

4392
01:41:15,776 --> 01:41:16,798
because it is not in accordance

4393
01:41:16,798 --> 01:41:16,798


4394
01:41:16,798 --> 01:41:18,973
with their policies.

4395
01:41:18,973 --> 01:41:22,878
I don't want to tie myself into

4396
01:41:22,878 --> 01:41:22,878


4397
01:41:22,878 --> 01:41:24,050
something where we have to say

4398
01:41:24,050 --> 01:41:24,050


4399
01:41:24,050 --> 01:41:27,419
no to groups like that.

4400
01:41:27,419 --> 01:41:29,723
>> through you warden, the

4401
01:41:29,723 --> 01:41:32,289
county already has a policy that

4402
01:41:32,289 --> 01:41:32,289


4403
01:41:32,289 --> 01:41:34,405
does not allow for that type of  --

4404
01:41:34,405 --> 01:41:36,226
-- we don't do any proclamations

4405
01:41:36,226 --> 01:41:36,226


4406
01:41:36,226 --> 01:41:37,280
at all.

4407
01:41:37,280 --> 01:41:39,496
and flag raising we do very

4408
01:41:39,496 --> 01:41:39,496
limited.

4409
01:41:39,496 --> 01:41:41,158
>> does that mean that if we  agree

4410
01:41:41,158 --> 01:41:43,440
agree with this, that the

4411
01:41:43,440 --> 01:41:44,292
municipalities cannot do what

4412
01:41:44,292 --> 01:41:45,515
they have always been doing  because

4413
01:41:45,515 --> 01:41:48,038
because that is contrary to

4414
01:41:48,038 --> 01:41:49,891
county policy?

4415
01:41:49,891 --> 01:41:50,959
because we have always

4416
01:41:50,959 --> 01:41:52,337
recognized these groups.

4417
01:41:52,337 --> 01:41:54,792
we have always tried to help  them put

4418
01:41:54,792 --> 01:41:56,656
them put up a flag, read a

4419
01:41:56,656 --> 01:41:56,656
proclamation.

4420
01:41:56,656 --> 01:42:01,325
>> through you warden, this is

4421
01:42:01,325 --> 01:42:01,325
related

4422
01:42:01,325 --> 01:42:02,719
related strictly just to the  county

4423
01:42:02,719 --> 01:42:04,253
county facilities.

4424
01:42:04,253 --> 01:42:05,305
>> okay.

4425
01:42:05,305 --> 01:42:07,702
all right.  So

4426
01:42:07,702 --> 01:42:10,433
so it does not impact -- it does

4427
01:42:10,433 --> 01:42:10,433


4428
01:42:10,433 --> 01:42:12,216
not impact the municipalities?

4429
01:42:12,216 --> 01:42:12,216


4430
01:42:12,216 --> 01:42:13,312
>> amherstburg can raise any

4431
01:42:13,312 --> 01:42:14,395
flag it wants.  >>

4432
01:42:14,395 --> 01:42:15,479
>> thank you, that's all I need  to

4433
01:42:15,479 --> 01:42:18,320
to know, I'm 100% in support.

4434
01:42:18,320 --> 01:42:19,732
>> councillor akpata?

4435
01:42:19,732 --> 01:42:21,191
>> thank you madam warden and  through

4436
01:42:21,191 --> 01:42:22,804
through you, I just want to  build

4437
01:42:22,804 --> 01:42:24,429
build on what my friend

4438
01:42:24,429 --> 01:42:25,716
miss bailey has said.

4439
01:42:25,716 --> 01:42:27,969
so if someone shows up with a

4440
01:42:27,969 --> 01:42:29,806
critical incident, a crisis in  their

4441
01:42:29,806 --> 01:42:34,016
their municipality, we can waive

4442
01:42:34,016 --> 01:42:34,016


4443
01:42:34,016 --> 01:42:35,807
-- suspend the rules, have the

4444
01:42:35,807 --> 01:42:35,807


4445
01:42:35,807 --> 01:42:39,094
person talk and we will never

4446
01:42:39,094 --> 01:42:40,911
-- I. Just want to make sure we

4447
01:42:40,911 --> 01:42:40,911


4448
01:42:40,911 --> 01:42:42,810
don't deny a citizen of the

4449
01:42:42,810 --> 01:42:45,208
county of essex, who has an

4450
01:42:45,208 --> 01:42:47,503
issue -- and it's called a

4451
01:42:47,503 --> 01:42:49,533
priority about incident x, comes

4452
01:42:49,533 --> 01:42:49,533


4453
01:42:49,533 --> 01:42:52,048
here to come and speak, that we

4454
01:42:52,048 --> 01:42:52,048


4455
01:42:52,048 --> 01:42:53,848
can waive the rules and let them

4456
01:42:53,848 --> 01:42:53,848
speak.

4457
01:42:53,848 --> 01:42:53,848
speak.

4458
01:42:53,848 --> 01:42:55,344
I just want to make sure we  would

4459
01:42:55,344 --> 01:42:57,160
would never turn someone away,

4460
01:42:57,160 --> 01:42:57,160
that

4461
01:42:57,160 --> 01:42:59,162
that is my bottom line.

4462
01:42:59,162 --> 01:43:01,053
>> the intent of the time that

4463
01:43:01,053 --> 01:43:01,053


4464
01:43:01,053 --> 01:43:04,654
is built into the new policy is

4465
01:43:04,654 --> 01:43:04,654
to

4466
01:43:04,654 --> 01:43:06,049
to allow for administration to

4467
01:43:06,049 --> 01:43:06,049


4468
01:43:06,049 --> 01:43:07,898
make that decision without  council's

4469
01:43:07,898 --> 01:43:08,930
council's involvement at all.

4470
01:43:08,930 --> 01:43:11,815
however, council, if confronted

4471
01:43:11,815 --> 01:43:11,815


4472
01:43:11,815 --> 01:43:12,898
with a member of the public who

4473
01:43:12,898 --> 01:43:12,898


4474
01:43:12,898 --> 01:43:15,090
would like to speak at a council

4475
01:43:15,090 --> 01:43:15,090


4476
01:43:15,090 --> 01:43:16,744
meeting, who has either not  applied

4477
01:43:16,744 --> 01:43:19,008
applied previously to the clerk

4478
01:43:19,008 --> 01:43:19,008


4479
01:43:19,008 --> 01:43:20,413
or has approached a council  member

4480
01:43:20,413 --> 01:43:22,614
member directly at the meeting,

4481
01:43:22,614 --> 01:43:22,614
council

4482
01:43:22,614 --> 01:43:24,106
council has the ability to waive

4483
01:43:24,106 --> 01:43:24,106


4484
01:43:24,106 --> 01:43:24,786
the rules.

4485
01:43:24,786 --> 01:43:26,572
it is your bylaw, you have that  ability

4486
01:43:26,572 --> 01:43:29,033
ability at any time.

4487
01:43:29,033 --> 01:43:30,195
>> thank you.

4488
01:43:30,195 --> 01:43:31,387
I thought about that.

4489
01:43:31,387 --> 01:43:33,383
but again, as I said,  mayor bailey

4490
01:43:33,383 --> 01:43:34,211
mayor bailey brought up some

4491
01:43:34,211 --> 01:43:35,262
salient points and I want to  make

4492
01:43:35,262 --> 01:43:36,253
make sure we never close our

4493
01:43:36,253 --> 01:43:38,380
doors to the people who -- we

4494
01:43:38,380 --> 01:43:39,567
have the privilege of

4495
01:43:39,567 --> 01:43:41,170
representing, thank you.

4496
01:43:41,170 --> 01:43:42,981
>> councillor meloche?

4497
01:43:42,981 --> 01:43:44,233
>> thank you.

4498
01:43:44,233 --> 01:43:45,308
and thank you for that

4499
01:43:45,308 --> 01:43:46,340
clarification as well.

4500
01:43:46,340 --> 01:43:47,752
you want to know we are always

4501
01:43:47,752 --> 01:43:47,752


4502
01:43:47,752 --> 01:43:49,769
open and available to people.

4503
01:43:49,769 --> 01:43:52,199
I know lasalle -- we have a 21

4504
01:43:52,199 --> 01:43:52,199


4505
01:43:52,199 --> 01:43:53,251
day and I had to do some  research

4506
01:43:53,251 --> 01:43:54,462
research to make sure it was

4507
01:43:54,462 --> 01:43:56,343
accurate, but it is important to

4508
01:43:56,343 --> 01:43:56,343


4509
01:43:56,343 --> 01:43:57,487
get a report from

4510
01:43:57,487 --> 01:43:57,487
administration.

4511
01:43:57,487 --> 01:44:00,967
but I think it's even more

4512
01:44:00,967 --> 01:44:01,986
important that residents who  look

4513
01:44:01,986 --> 01:44:03,455
look at our agendas can see

4514
01:44:03,455 --> 01:44:04,706
what's coming.  And

4515
01:44:04,706 --> 01:44:05,944
and if they want to also speak

4516
01:44:05,944 --> 01:44:05,944
on

4517
01:44:05,944 --> 01:44:07,246
on that, that gives them a

4518
01:44:07,246 --> 01:44:09,076
chance to register as a

4519
01:44:09,076 --> 01:44:10,311
delegate, which in our  municipality

4520
01:44:10,311 --> 01:44:11,338
municipality would be the friday

4521
01:44:11,338 --> 01:44:11,338
before

4522
01:44:11,338 --> 01:44:12,247
before because it would be

4523
01:44:12,247 --> 01:44:14,056
something on the agenda.

4524
01:44:14,056 --> 01:44:15,142
it actually gives the public

4525
01:44:15,142 --> 01:44:16,206
more of a chance to come speak

4526
01:44:16,206 --> 01:44:16,206
on

4527
01:44:16,206 --> 01:44:17,710
on it as well, where if we

4528
01:44:17,710 --> 01:44:18,888
didn't do that, they would come

4529
01:44:18,888 --> 01:44:18,888


4530
01:44:18,888 --> 01:44:21,223
here and speak and would be like

4531
01:44:21,223 --> 01:44:21,269
I want to

4532
01:44:21,269 --> 01:44:22,377
I want to have an opinion, I  want

4533
01:44:22,377 --> 01:44:23,363
want to talk about that and they

4534
01:44:23,363 --> 01:44:23,363
wouldn't

4535
01:44:23,363 --> 01:44:24,416
wouldn't have the opportunity.

4536
01:44:24,416 --> 01:44:24,416


4537
01:44:24,416 --> 01:44:25,921
I look at it both ways but I'm  glad

4538
01:44:25,921 --> 01:44:28,732
glad to know that we have that

4539
01:44:28,732 --> 01:44:28,732


4540
01:44:28,732 --> 01:44:30,246
power to be able to say there is

4541
01:44:30,246 --> 01:44:30,246


4542
01:44:30,246 --> 01:44:31,376
an emergency, someone needs to

4543
01:44:31,376 --> 01:44:31,376


4544
01:44:31,376 --> 01:44:32,003
come talk and we would always

4545
01:44:32,003 --> 01:44:35,793
love to come talk, thank you.

4546
01:44:35,793 --> 01:44:39,724
>> councillor waldstedt?

4547
01:44:39,724 --> 01:44:41,607
>> thank you madam mayor.

4548
01:44:41,607 --> 01:44:43,060
I guess I need further

4549
01:44:43,060 --> 01:44:44,598
clarification on that, because

4550
01:44:44,598 --> 01:44:44,598


4551
01:44:44,598 --> 01:44:47,135
with this restriction in there,

4552
01:44:47,135 --> 01:44:47,135
the

4553
01:44:47,135 --> 01:44:47,947
the administration is going to  say

4554
01:44:47,947 --> 01:44:49,213
say you don't meet the timeline,

4555
01:44:49,213 --> 01:44:49,213
therefore

4556
01:44:49,213 --> 01:44:50,150
therefore you can't can't appear

4557
01:44:50,150 --> 01:44:50,150


4558
01:44:50,150 --> 01:44:50,920
before council.

4559
01:44:50,920 --> 01:44:54,162
am I missing something here?

4560
01:44:54,162 --> 01:44:55,591
but then council has the

4561
01:44:55,591 --> 01:44:57,645
authority, if they come to the

4562
01:44:57,645 --> 01:44:57,645


4563
01:44:57,645 --> 01:44:59,497
meeting to waive the rules or  waive the

4564
01:44:59,497 --> 01:45:00,595
waive the procedural bylaw, to

4565
01:45:00,595 --> 01:45:00,595


4566
01:45:00,595 --> 01:45:01,565
hear that.  But

4567
01:45:01,565 --> 01:45:02,926
but how do they get notified

4568
01:45:02,926 --> 01:45:04,430
that they can come to council,

4569
01:45:04,430 --> 01:45:04,430


4570
01:45:04,430 --> 01:45:05,948
despite the fact that  administration

4571
01:45:05,948 --> 01:45:06,750
administration says you are not

4572
01:45:06,750 --> 01:45:06,750


4573
01:45:06,750 --> 01:45:08,663
complying with the procedural

4574
01:45:08,663 --> 01:45:08,663
bylaw?

4575
01:45:08,663 --> 01:45:12,079
so then the irate resident goes

4576
01:45:12,079 --> 01:45:12,079


4577
01:45:12,079 --> 01:45:13,415
back to the mayor or the deputy

4578
01:45:13,415 --> 01:45:13,415
mayor

4579
01:45:13,415 --> 01:45:14,529
mayor and says well, I've been

4580
01:45:14,529 --> 01:45:14,529


4581
01:45:14,529 --> 01:45:15,705
told I can't come to county

4582
01:45:15,705 --> 01:45:17,015
council, then we have to tell

4583
01:45:17,015 --> 01:45:18,596
them well, you come to county  council

4584
01:45:18,596 --> 01:45:19,628
council and we will try to make  a motion

4585
01:45:19,628 --> 01:45:21,426
a motion to have you be heard.

4586
01:45:21,426 --> 01:45:21,426


4587
01:45:21,426 --> 01:45:22,913
that's kind of messy.

4588
01:45:22,913 --> 01:45:24,296
I just think we should leave it

4589
01:45:24,296 --> 01:45:24,296
the

4590
01:45:24,296 --> 01:45:27,244
the way it was and you will get

4591
01:45:27,244 --> 01:45:27,244


4592
01:45:27,244 --> 01:45:29,261
my support on the bylaw if we do

4593
01:45:29,261 --> 01:45:29,261


4594
01:45:29,261 --> 01:45:29,261
that.

4595
01:45:29,261 --> 01:45:33,880
>> so through you warden, there

4596
01:45:33,880 --> 01:45:33,880
is

4597
01:45:33,880 --> 01:45:35,714
is also a provision that the

4598
01:45:35,714 --> 01:45:38,164
clerk shall notify all members

4599
01:45:38,164 --> 01:45:38,164
of

4600
01:45:38,164 --> 01:45:39,437
of council when there is a

4601
01:45:39,437 --> 01:45:41,429
delegation who is denied for any

4602
01:45:41,429 --> 01:45:41,429


4603
01:45:41,429 --> 01:45:41,429
reason.

4604
01:45:41,429 --> 01:45:44,781
and the reason for that denial

4605
01:45:44,781 --> 01:45:44,827
of the

4606
01:45:44,827 --> 01:45:45,518
of the delegation.  There

4607
01:45:45,518 --> 01:45:47,889
there is that awareness factor

4608
01:45:47,889 --> 01:45:47,889
that

4609
01:45:47,889 --> 01:45:49,772
that council would be made aware

4610
01:45:49,772 --> 01:45:49,772
of

4611
01:45:49,772 --> 01:45:53,960
of that fact of denial in any  case

4612
01:45:53,960 --> 01:45:55,243
case and you'd be able to either  reach

4613
01:45:55,243 --> 01:45:58,459
reach out or instruct or further

4614
01:45:58,459 --> 01:45:58,459


4615
01:45:58,459 --> 01:45:59,936
contact that person or advise me  to

4616
01:45:59,936 --> 01:46:03,117
to contact that person.

4617
01:46:03,117 --> 01:46:05,262
>> it still falls back on us

4618
01:46:05,262 --> 01:46:05,262
then.

4619
01:46:05,262 --> 01:46:08,876
because our bylaws say that they

4620
01:46:08,876 --> 01:46:08,876


4621
01:46:08,876 --> 01:46:08,876
can't.

4622
01:46:08,876 --> 01:46:12,574
so I just think -- leave it the  way

4623
01:46:12,574 --> 01:46:14,179
way it was so we don't get into

4624
01:46:14,179 --> 01:46:14,179
that

4625
01:46:14,179 --> 01:46:16,047
that predicament.  That

4626
01:46:16,047 --> 01:46:17,112
that is the only way that I will

4627
01:46:17,112 --> 01:46:17,112


4628
01:46:17,112 --> 01:46:21,118
support the bylaw, if we don't

4629
01:46:21,118 --> 01:46:21,118


4630
01:46:21,118 --> 01:46:22,657
change that, leave it open.

4631
01:46:22,657 --> 01:46:24,269
and then we are on the spot, the

4632
01:46:24,269 --> 01:46:24,269


4633
01:46:24,269 --> 01:46:25,793
mayors and the deputy mayors are

4634
01:46:25,793 --> 01:46:25,793
on

4635
01:46:25,793 --> 01:46:26,512
on the spot wondering if we are

4636
01:46:26,512 --> 01:46:26,512


4637
01:46:26,512 --> 01:46:27,860
going to get support from the  other

4638
01:46:27,860 --> 01:46:30,113
other members of council to hear

4639
01:46:30,113 --> 01:46:30,113
these

4640
01:46:30,113 --> 01:46:31,115
these individuals who we have

4641
01:46:31,115 --> 01:46:33,357
asked to come.

4642
01:46:33,357 --> 01:46:34,978
so it is a bit of a crab shoot

4643
01:46:34,978 --> 01:46:34,978


4644
01:46:34,978 --> 01:46:37,677
for them and for us.

4645
01:46:37,677 --> 01:46:39,105
so if that wasn't their, we

4646
01:46:39,105 --> 01:46:40,518
wouldn't have that problem,

4647
01:46:40,518 --> 01:46:41,159
thank you.

4648
01:46:41,159 --> 01:46:42,527
>> councillor shepley?

4649
01:46:42,527 --> 01:46:43,988
>> through you madam warden.

4650
01:46:43,988 --> 01:46:44,911
just wondering if after

4651
01:46:44,911 --> 01:46:45,909
listening to some of the

4652
01:46:45,909 --> 01:46:47,442
conversation, if we could maybe

4653
01:46:47,442 --> 01:46:47,442


4654
01:46:47,442 --> 01:46:48,665
pull this one aside and vote on

4655
01:46:48,665 --> 01:46:48,665


4656
01:46:48,665 --> 01:46:51,904
the rest, unless there's some

4657
01:46:51,904 --> 01:46:53,318
issues with any other individual

4658
01:46:53,318 --> 01:46:53,318


4659
01:46:53,318 --> 01:46:56,533
parts of this.

4660
01:46:56,533 --> 01:46:59,434
>> council can divide the  question as

4661
01:46:59,434 --> 01:47:02,982
question as you see fit.

4662
01:47:02,982 --> 01:47:06,603
>> councillor bailey?

4663
01:47:06,603 --> 01:47:07,805
>> thank you.

4664
01:47:07,805 --> 01:47:10,720
I will get in on recognizing and

4665
01:47:10,720 --> 01:47:10,720


4666
01:47:10,720 --> 01:47:12,099
going twice, through you, I just

4667
01:47:12,099 --> 01:47:12,099


4668
01:47:12,099 --> 01:47:13,281
want to point out to my

4669
01:47:13,281 --> 01:47:15,299
colleague across the table,

4670
01:47:15,299 --> 01:47:16,741
because I also believe it should

4671
01:47:16,741 --> 01:47:16,741


4672
01:47:16,741 --> 01:47:18,261
come on the agenda, that is the

4673
01:47:18,261 --> 01:47:18,261


4674
01:47:18,261 --> 01:47:19,306
challenge that I'm trying to

4675
01:47:19,306 --> 01:47:20,266
avoid here.

4676
01:47:20,266 --> 01:47:22,183
what it means is that you get an

4677
01:47:22,183 --> 01:47:22,183


4678
01:47:22,183 --> 01:47:23,967
email that says so-and-so was

4679
01:47:23,967 --> 01:47:25,396
turned away, the person has  already

4680
01:47:25,396 --> 01:47:27,178
already called you, they are not

4681
01:47:27,178 --> 01:47:27,178


4682
01:47:27,178 --> 01:47:29,014
able to come and you have to do

4683
01:47:29,014 --> 01:47:29,014


4684
01:47:29,014 --> 01:47:30,872
the theatrics of saying come at

4685
01:47:30,872 --> 01:47:30,872


4686
01:47:30,872 --> 01:47:32,333
the last minute, it's not on the

4687
01:47:32,333 --> 01:47:32,333


4688
01:47:32,333 --> 01:47:33,413
agenda, other residents don't

4689
01:47:33,413 --> 01:47:34,804
get to know about it, other  people

4690
01:47:34,804 --> 01:47:35,661
people may have wanted to speak

4691
01:47:35,661 --> 01:47:35,707
about it

4692
01:47:35,707 --> 01:47:37,319
about it but they are not in the

4693
01:47:37,319 --> 01:47:37,319


4694
01:47:37,319 --> 01:47:38,947
room and it's last minute.

4695
01:47:38,947 --> 01:47:42,033
whereas it doesn't take 20 days

4696
01:47:42,033 --> 01:47:42,033


4697
01:47:42,033 --> 01:47:43,698
to be also on the agenda.

4698
01:47:43,698 --> 01:47:45,159
we know that, because we see

4699
01:47:45,159 --> 01:47:47,405
lots of delegations that come in  and

4700
01:47:47,405 --> 01:47:50,622
and don't take 20 days.

4701
01:47:50,622 --> 01:47:53,443
what I'm trying to avoid is the

4702
01:47:53,443 --> 01:47:53,443


4703
01:47:53,443 --> 01:47:55,286
theatrics of having to bring

4704
01:47:55,286 --> 01:47:56,755
somebody in separately and vote

4705
01:47:56,755 --> 01:47:56,755


4706
01:47:56,755 --> 01:47:58,803
on it and it just becomes this

4707
01:47:58,803 --> 01:47:58,803


4708
01:47:58,803 --> 01:48:00,707
gong show and still you don't

4709
01:48:00,707 --> 01:48:02,370
have a report and now it's not

4710
01:48:02,370 --> 01:48:02,416
on the

4711
01:48:02,416 --> 01:48:03,405
on the agenda and no one else  knows

4712
01:48:03,405 --> 01:48:04,804
knows about it.  It

4713
01:48:04,804 --> 01:48:06,651
it is a shift in democracy and

4714
01:48:06,651 --> 01:48:06,651


4715
01:48:06,651 --> 01:48:09,258
it is limiting access to

4716
01:48:09,258 --> 01:48:09,258
council.

4717
01:48:09,258 --> 01:48:12,300
thank you.

4718
01:48:12,300 --> 01:48:20,324
>> I believe we have talked this

4719
01:48:20,324 --> 01:48:20,324


4720
01:48:20,324 --> 01:48:22,122
through enough, what are your

4721
01:48:22,122 --> 01:48:24,047
wishes in regards to the

4722
01:48:24,047 --> 01:48:24,047
recommendation?

4723
01:48:24,047 --> 01:48:29,050
do you propose that we take the

4724
01:48:29,050 --> 01:48:29,050


4725
01:48:29,050 --> 01:48:30,099
delegation policy out and vote

4726
01:48:30,099 --> 01:48:30,099


4727
01:48:30,099 --> 01:48:32,644
for that separately?

4728
01:48:32,644 --> 01:48:35,100
I'm looking to you, councillor

4729
01:48:35,100 --> 01:48:35,100


4730
01:48:35,100 --> 01:48:35,100
bailey.

4731
01:48:35,100 --> 01:48:38,464
because you brought the issue up

4732
01:48:38,464 --> 01:48:38,464
first.

4733
01:48:38,464 --> 01:48:38,464
first.

4734
01:48:38,464 --> 01:48:40,077
is that okay with you, madam

4735
01:48:40,077 --> 01:48:40,077
clerk?  Or

4736
01:48:40,077 --> 01:48:41,614
or do you have another

4737
01:48:41,614 --> 01:48:41,614
suggestion?

4738
01:48:41,614 --> 01:48:44,440
>> if it is council's preference

4739
01:48:44,440 --> 01:48:44,440
to

4740
01:48:44,440 --> 01:48:45,655
to consider these things

4741
01:48:45,655 --> 01:48:47,026
individually, we can make them

4742
01:48:47,026 --> 01:48:47,026
all

4743
01:48:47,026 --> 01:48:48,501
all individual motions and

4744
01:48:48,501 --> 01:48:50,507
council can vote on them that

4745
01:48:50,507 --> 01:48:50,507
way.

4746
01:48:50,507 --> 01:48:54,586
and if you just want to see the

4747
01:48:54,586 --> 01:48:54,586


4748
01:48:54,586 --> 01:48:56,041
delegation policy held

4749
01:48:56,041 --> 01:48:59,613
separately and vote on it as

4750
01:48:59,613 --> 01:48:59,613
amended.

4751
01:48:59,613 --> 01:49:01,234
>> councillor bailey?

4752
01:49:01,234 --> 01:49:02,099
>> thank you.

4753
01:49:02,099 --> 01:49:04,587
I would propose an amendment and  I

4754
01:49:04,587 --> 01:49:07,124
I would turn it over to

4755
01:49:07,124 --> 01:49:09,596
mr. Sandin, our clerk as well to

4756
01:49:09,596 --> 01:49:09,596
tell

4757
01:49:09,596 --> 01:49:11,429
tell me what the timeline is for

4758
01:49:11,429 --> 01:49:11,429
regular

4759
01:49:11,429 --> 01:49:12,134
regular delegation that would

4760
01:49:12,134 --> 01:49:14,032
appear on the agenda.

4761
01:49:14,032 --> 01:49:15,393
I don't know what that timing

4762
01:49:15,393 --> 01:49:16,836
is, but really my intent isn't

4763
01:49:16,836 --> 01:49:16,836


4764
01:49:16,836 --> 01:49:18,262
to have last minute decisions

4765
01:49:18,262 --> 01:49:19,937
coming in either, I recognize  that we

4766
01:49:19,937 --> 01:49:22,593
that we want it to be on the  agenda

4767
01:49:22,593 --> 01:49:23,606
agenda and I also know that it

4768
01:49:23,606 --> 01:49:23,606


4769
01:49:23,606 --> 01:49:25,096
turns things around and in quick

4770
01:49:25,096 --> 01:49:25,096


4771
01:49:25,096 --> 01:49:26,477
order for administration.

4772
01:49:26,477 --> 01:49:27,493
but whatever the regular

4773
01:49:27,493 --> 01:49:29,366
delegation time frame would be

4774
01:49:29,366 --> 01:49:29,366


4775
01:49:29,366 --> 01:49:31,583
is what I propose as an

4776
01:49:31,583 --> 01:49:32,604
amendment to council and I hope

4777
01:49:32,604 --> 01:49:32,604


4778
01:49:32,604 --> 01:49:35,203
for support.

4779
01:49:35,203 --> 01:49:38,080
>> I will then wait for our team

4780
01:49:38,080 --> 01:49:38,080


4781
01:49:38,080 --> 01:49:40,593
here to come up with the wording

4782
01:49:40,593 --> 01:49:40,593


4783
01:49:40,593 --> 01:49:42,100
and we will check back with you,

4784
01:49:42,100 --> 01:49:42,100
is

4785
01:49:42,100 --> 01:49:44,571
is that all right?

4786
01:49:44,571 --> 01:50:25,512
>> through you warden, currently

4787
01:50:25,512 --> 01:50:25,512


4788
01:50:25,512 --> 01:50:28,967
we publish the agenda seven days

4789
01:50:28,967 --> 01:50:28,967


4790
01:50:28,967 --> 01:50:28,967
prior.

4791
01:50:28,967 --> 01:50:31,424
the current bylaw, we haven't  changed

4792
01:50:31,424 --> 01:50:33,238
changed it yet, the current

4793
01:50:33,238 --> 01:50:35,544
bylaw has noon on the friday

4794
01:50:35,544 --> 01:50:35,544
before.  So

4795
01:50:35,544 --> 01:50:37,608
so it would be three and a half

4796
01:50:37,608 --> 01:50:37,608


4797
01:50:37,608 --> 01:50:40,431
business days before, currently

4798
01:50:40,431 --> 01:50:40,431
of

4799
01:50:40,431 --> 01:50:42,089
of the 20 business days we are

4800
01:50:42,089 --> 01:50:42,089


4801
01:50:42,089 --> 01:50:42,748
proposing now.

4802
01:50:42,748 --> 01:50:46,145
if that assists you.

4803
01:50:46,145 --> 01:51:00,243
>> can I have some clarification

4804
01:51:00,243 --> 01:51:00,243


4805
01:51:00,243 --> 01:51:02,092
on what it is you are seeking

4806
01:51:02,092 --> 01:51:02,092
here?

4807
01:51:02,092 --> 01:51:03,175
>> thank you.

4808
01:51:03,175 --> 01:51:04,620
I am proposing an amendment to

4809
01:51:04,620 --> 01:51:04,620


4810
01:51:04,620 --> 01:51:06,396
what is currently written to  reflect

4811
01:51:06,396 --> 01:51:07,861
reflect what was just

4812
01:51:07,861 --> 01:51:07,861
presented.

4813
01:51:07,861 --> 01:51:13,891
>> so to reiterate, the only

4814
01:51:13,891 --> 01:51:15,721
amendment you are proposing is

4815
01:51:15,721 --> 01:51:15,767
to the

4816
01:51:15,767 --> 01:51:17,207
to the delegation policy as

4817
01:51:17,207 --> 01:51:18,638
written, with the provision of

4818
01:51:18,638 --> 01:51:18,638


4819
01:51:18,638 --> 01:51:21,476
the friday prior to publishing

4820
01:51:21,476 --> 01:51:21,476


4821
01:51:21,476 --> 01:51:23,652
-- fryer -- friday prior to the

4822
01:51:23,652 --> 01:51:23,652


4823
01:51:23,652 --> 01:51:25,540
meeting being reinstated into

4824
01:51:25,540 --> 01:51:27,524
the new, proposed delegation

4825
01:51:27,524 --> 01:51:27,524
policy?

4826
01:51:27,524 --> 01:51:28,745
>> correct.

4827
01:51:28,745 --> 01:51:30,876
I'm happy to move the

4828
01:51:30,876 --> 01:51:33,719
overarching policy as well, with

4829
01:51:33,719 --> 01:51:33,719


4830
01:51:33,719 --> 01:51:35,033
the amendment concluded, shall

4831
01:51:35,033 --> 01:51:35,079
I

4832
01:51:35,079 --> 01:51:35,899
get support.

4833
01:51:35,899 --> 01:51:36,946
>> thank you.

4834
01:51:36,946 --> 01:51:39,935
>> thank you.

4835
01:51:39,935 --> 01:51:57,815
>> I am going to read the

4836
01:51:57,815 --> 01:52:00,331
recommendation, councillor, and

4837
01:52:00,331 --> 01:52:00,331


4838
01:52:00,331 --> 01:52:01,798
then on the advice of the clerk,

4839
01:52:01,798 --> 01:52:01,798


4840
01:52:01,798 --> 01:52:04,216
let me run this by you first.

4841
01:52:04,216 --> 01:52:05,633
so the council received the

4842
01:52:05,633 --> 01:52:07,046
report as information and that

4843
01:52:07,046 --> 01:52:07,046


4844
01:52:07,046 --> 01:52:08,705
the proposed procedure bylaw be

4845
01:52:08,705 --> 01:52:08,705


4846
01:52:08,705 --> 01:52:11,847
adopted as bylaw 2026-01 and

4847
01:52:11,847 --> 01:52:16,407
that the current bylaw be  repealed,

4848
01:52:16,407 --> 01:52:17,800
repealed, and that the proposed

4849
01:52:17,800 --> 01:52:17,800


4850
01:52:17,800 --> 01:52:20,633
changes to the delegation

4851
01:52:20,633 --> 01:52:23,687
policy, is it a public conduct

4852
01:52:23,687 --> 01:52:23,687
policy

4853
01:52:23,687 --> 01:52:25,145
policy passed to private policy

4854
01:52:25,145 --> 01:52:25,145


4855
01:52:25,145 --> 01:52:27,189
be adopted as amended, are you

4856
01:52:27,189 --> 01:52:27,189


4857
01:52:27,189 --> 01:52:29,038
okay with just adding that

4858
01:52:29,038 --> 01:52:29,038
part?

4859
01:52:29,038 --> 01:52:29,038
okay.  And

4860
01:52:29,038 --> 01:52:32,657
and that is moved by councillor

4861
01:52:32,657 --> 01:52:32,657


4862
01:52:32,657 --> 01:52:32,657
bailey.

4863
01:52:32,657 --> 01:52:36,902
looking for a seconder.  Councillor

4864
01:52:36,902 --> 01:52:38,281
councillor waldstedt?

4865
01:52:38,281 --> 01:52:40,103
any further discussion on the

4866
01:52:40,103 --> 01:52:40,103
matter?

4867
01:52:40,103 --> 01:52:42,923
>> thank you.

4868
01:52:42,923 --> 01:52:44,562
I do like the compromise.

4869
01:52:44,562 --> 01:52:47,472
my only concern is by going to

4870
01:52:47,472 --> 01:52:47,472
friday

4871
01:52:47,472 --> 01:52:48,533
friday before, we won't have a  report to

4872
01:52:48,533 --> 01:52:49,625
report to put on the agenda

4873
01:52:49,625 --> 01:52:51,751
because I think it was seven

4874
01:52:51,751 --> 01:52:52,860
days for the reports.

4875
01:52:52,860 --> 01:52:54,929
so we are still missing that

4876
01:52:54,929 --> 01:52:57,734
component of being able to  produce

4877
01:52:57,734 --> 01:52:58,785
produce that for residents to be

4878
01:52:58,785 --> 01:52:58,831
able to

4879
01:52:58,831 --> 01:52:59,949
able to read to decide they want

4880
01:52:59,949 --> 01:52:59,995
to be a

4881
01:52:59,995 --> 01:53:00,917
to be a part of it.  If

4882
01:53:00,917 --> 01:53:03,706
if we say friday, no one else  could register to

4883
01:53:03,706 --> 01:53:04,177
could register to be a delegate

4884
01:53:04,177 --> 01:53:04,177


4885
01:53:04,177 --> 01:53:06,437
at that point.

4886
01:53:06,437 --> 01:53:08,283
>> through you warden, you are

4887
01:53:08,283 --> 01:53:08,283


4888
01:53:08,283 --> 01:53:09,224
correct that administration

4889
01:53:09,224 --> 01:53:11,249
would not have a window of time

4890
01:53:11,249 --> 01:53:11,249


4891
01:53:11,249 --> 01:53:13,301
to prepare a report for the

4892
01:53:13,301 --> 01:53:13,301
agenda.

4893
01:53:13,301 --> 01:53:16,217
if this passes, I can assure you

4894
01:53:16,217 --> 01:53:16,217


4895
01:53:16,217 --> 01:53:17,453
as your cao I. Will be more  vocal

4896
01:53:17,453 --> 01:53:18,960
vocal at those meetings to

4897
01:53:18,960 --> 01:53:20,824
recommend that council take a

4898
01:53:20,824 --> 01:53:22,190
pause, to give administration

4899
01:53:22,190 --> 01:53:24,084
time to prepare a report, which

4900
01:53:24,084 --> 01:53:24,084


4901
01:53:24,084 --> 01:53:25,511
would likely result in that item

4902
01:53:25,511 --> 01:53:25,511


4903
01:53:25,511 --> 01:53:27,501
coming back to a future meeting

4904
01:53:27,501 --> 01:53:27,501
of

4905
01:53:27,501 --> 01:53:27,939
of council.

4906
01:53:27,939 --> 01:53:29,409
I will just be more vocal from  here

4907
01:53:29,409 --> 01:53:33,235
here on out if this passes.

4908
01:53:33,235 --> 01:53:35,806
>> you still look perplexed.

4909
01:53:35,806 --> 01:53:35,806
councillor?

4910
01:53:35,806 --> 01:53:40,271
>> I think that my concern is,

4911
01:53:40,271 --> 01:53:40,271


4912
01:53:40,271 --> 01:53:41,645
again, we want to hear these

4913
01:53:41,645 --> 01:53:42,051
people.  But if

4914
01:53:42,051 --> 01:53:43,496
but if we don't get a report, we

4915
01:53:43,496 --> 01:53:43,496


4916
01:53:43,496 --> 01:53:45,707
haven't come in on friday, a

4917
01:53:45,707 --> 01:53:46,725
delegate for friday on the

4918
01:53:46,725 --> 01:53:48,225
following wednesday, then we are

4919
01:53:48,225 --> 01:53:48,225


4920
01:53:48,225 --> 01:53:49,904
going to say well, you have to

4921
01:53:49,904 --> 01:53:49,950
come back because we

4922
01:53:49,950 --> 01:53:50,608
come back because we have to get  a

4923
01:53:50,608 --> 01:53:51,982
a report and we have now deleted

4924
01:53:51,982 --> 01:53:51,982


4925
01:53:51,982 --> 01:53:53,662
another two weeks.

4926
01:53:53,662 --> 01:53:54,900
I'm wondering if the seven days

4927
01:53:54,900 --> 01:53:54,900


4928
01:53:54,900 --> 01:53:57,727
would be fair so that

4929
01:53:57,727 --> 01:53:59,401
administration would be put on

4930
01:53:59,401 --> 01:53:59,401


4931
01:53:59,401 --> 01:54:00,980
the agenda and we could actually

4932
01:54:00,980 --> 01:54:00,980


4933
01:54:00,980 --> 01:54:02,371
address the residents when they

4934
01:54:02,371 --> 01:54:02,371


4935
01:54:02,371 --> 01:54:04,328
are here, instead of saying  sorry we

4936
01:54:04,328 --> 01:54:05,351
sorry we have no answers for

4937
01:54:05,351 --> 01:54:06,799
you, come back again in a few

4938
01:54:06,799 --> 01:54:06,799
weeks.  That

4939
01:54:06,799 --> 01:54:09,286
that was my only thought.  I

4940
01:54:09,286 --> 01:54:10,346
I want to be sure we aren't

4941
01:54:10,346 --> 01:54:11,807
wasting a lot of time but we are

4942
01:54:11,807 --> 01:54:11,807
also

4943
01:54:11,807 --> 01:54:12,888
also able to prepare something

4944
01:54:12,888 --> 01:54:12,888


4945
01:54:12,888 --> 01:54:13,701
for these people.

4946
01:54:13,701 --> 01:54:15,782
and like I said, anybody else  who

4947
01:54:15,782 --> 01:54:17,205
who may want to delegate on that

4948
01:54:17,205 --> 01:54:17,205
will

4949
01:54:17,205 --> 01:54:18,207
will have missed the deadline if

4950
01:54:18,207 --> 01:54:18,207


4951
01:54:18,207 --> 01:54:20,053
the deadline is the same day.  That

4952
01:54:20,053 --> 01:54:23,507
that is my only concern.

4953
01:54:23,507 --> 01:54:28,267
>> duly noted, thank you.

4954
01:54:28,267 --> 01:54:32,890
so I will ask folks to vote.

4955
01:54:32,890 --> 01:54:35,998
and we have it changed on the

4956
01:54:35,998 --> 01:54:35,998
screen.

4957
01:54:35,998 --> 01:54:38,045
so we will be voting

4958
01:54:38,045 --> 01:54:41,408
electronically, correct?

4959
01:54:41,408 --> 01:55:02,708
and that is carried, thank you

4960
01:55:02,708 --> 01:55:02,708
.

4961
01:55:02,708 --> 01:55:06,158
next up we have the appointment

4962
01:55:06,158 --> 01:55:06,158


4963
01:55:06,158 --> 01:55:07,209
of a closed meeting

4964
01:55:07,209 --> 01:55:11,404
investigator, over to you.

4965
01:55:11,404 --> 01:55:14,118
>> thank you warden and through

4966
01:55:14,118 --> 01:55:14,118


4967
01:55:14,118 --> 01:55:15,882
you to members of council.

4968
01:55:15,882 --> 01:55:18,317
this is not a new topic for

4969
01:55:18,317 --> 01:55:19,379
council, I will not elaborate

4970
01:55:19,379 --> 01:55:21,215
too much on this.

4971
01:55:21,215 --> 01:55:23,751
on may 20th, 2026, report was

4972
01:55:23,751 --> 01:55:25,142
provided to county council  advising

4973
01:55:25,142 --> 01:55:26,972
advising that the current  caption

4974
01:55:26,972 --> 01:55:27,627
caption would be concluding at  the

4975
01:55:27,627 --> 01:55:29,041
the end of this year.

4976
01:55:29,041 --> 01:55:31,479
council has a choice to either

4977
01:55:31,479 --> 01:55:31,479


4978
01:55:31,479 --> 01:55:33,693
engage in an independent closed

4979
01:55:33,693 --> 01:55:33,693
meeting

4980
01:55:33,693 --> 01:55:42,060
meeting investigator as a closed

4981
01:55:42,060 --> 01:55:42,060
meeting

4982
01:55:42,060 --> 01:55:44,067
meeting investigator.

4983
01:55:44,067 --> 01:56:00,418
and the county will be in

4984
01:56:00,418 --> 01:56:02,841
compliance with when the las  contract

4985
01:56:02,841 --> 01:56:04,297
contract expires at the end of  the

4986
01:56:04,297 --> 01:56:06,264
the year.

4987
01:56:06,264 --> 01:56:08,710
>> questions for

4988
01:56:08,710 --> 01:56:08,710
administration?

4989
01:56:08,710 --> 01:56:11,491
councillor bondy?

4990
01:56:11,491 --> 01:56:12,949
>> thank you warden

4991
01:56:12,949 --> 01:56:12,949
macdonald.

4992
01:56:12,949 --> 01:56:16,941
I was happy to see that

4993
01:56:16,941 --> 01:56:18,354
administration took the feedback

4994
01:56:18,354 --> 01:56:18,354


4995
01:56:18,354 --> 01:56:21,248
and came back with open

4996
01:56:21,248 --> 01:56:23,054
mindedness towards using the

4997
01:56:23,054 --> 01:56:23,054
ombudsman.

4998
01:56:23,054 --> 01:56:26,089
I am hoping county council does

4999
01:56:26,089 --> 01:56:26,089
think

5000
01:56:26,089 --> 01:56:27,369
think about using the

5001
01:56:27,369 --> 01:56:27,369
ombudsman.

5002
01:56:27,369 --> 01:56:30,336
it seems like it is more  fiscally

5003
01:56:30,336 --> 01:56:31,267
fiscally responsible, it drops

5004
01:56:31,267 --> 01:56:31,267


5005
01:56:31,267 --> 01:56:33,696
our corporate legal bills and I  think

5006
01:56:33,696 --> 01:56:36,334
think it has more public trust.

5007
01:56:36,334 --> 01:56:36,334
because

5008
01:56:36,334 --> 01:56:37,807
because when we appoint our own

5009
01:56:37,807 --> 01:56:37,853
-- this

5010
01:56:37,853 --> 01:56:39,279
-- this is my opinion -- when we

5011
01:56:39,279 --> 01:56:39,279


5012
01:56:39,279 --> 01:56:41,219
appoint our own investigator,

5013
01:56:41,219 --> 01:56:43,539
there is a perception of bias by

5014
01:56:43,539 --> 01:56:43,539


5015
01:56:43,539 --> 01:56:45,917
handpicking our investigator.

5016
01:56:45,917 --> 01:56:47,768
so unless a municipality is

5017
01:56:47,768 --> 01:56:51,949
facing a rare situation, then

5018
01:56:51,949 --> 01:56:53,072
the 30-60 day window is

5019
01:56:53,072 --> 01:56:54,894
appropriate for the ombudsman.

5020
01:56:54,894 --> 01:56:54,894


5021
01:56:54,894 --> 01:56:56,817
we have had a closed meeting

5022
01:56:56,817 --> 01:56:59,043
investigation in essex, I will

5023
01:56:59,043 --> 01:56:59,043


5024
01:56:59,043 --> 01:57:00,325
share it now and I feel like the

5025
01:57:00,325 --> 01:57:00,325


5026
01:57:00,325 --> 01:57:02,140
ombudsman did a very fair job.

5027
01:57:02,140 --> 01:57:05,353
I couldn't imagine the cost it

5028
01:57:05,353 --> 01:57:05,399
could be

5029
01:57:05,399 --> 01:57:07,020
could be if it was a private

5030
01:57:07,020 --> 01:57:07,966
organization, that is just my  thoughts

5031
01:57:07,966 --> 01:57:09,155
thoughts and I'm hoping somebody

5032
01:57:09,155 --> 01:57:09,155


5033
01:57:09,155 --> 01:57:09,987
makes a motion to go with the

5034
01:57:09,987 --> 01:57:09,987
ombudsman.

5035
01:57:09,987 --> 01:57:15,041
>> anyone else?

5036
01:57:15,041 --> 01:57:17,236
councillor prue?  >>

5037
01:57:17,236 --> 01:57:18,683
>> and I shall be he.

5038
01:57:18,683 --> 01:57:20,478
I think the ombudsman is the  absolute

5039
01:57:20,478 --> 01:57:22,779
absolute best way to go here.

5040
01:57:22,779 --> 01:57:24,035
not because we are going to save

5041
01:57:24,035 --> 01:57:24,035
a

5042
01:57:24,035 --> 01:57:25,896
a lot of money, but the public

5043
01:57:25,896 --> 01:57:25,896


5044
01:57:25,896 --> 01:57:27,367
perception is very important.

5045
01:57:27,367 --> 01:57:29,213
if you ask anyone out there on

5046
01:57:29,213 --> 01:57:29,213


5047
01:57:29,213 --> 01:57:32,395
the street in any place around

5048
01:57:32,395 --> 01:57:32,395


5049
01:57:32,395 --> 01:57:34,133
this whole county, if you ask

5050
01:57:34,133 --> 01:57:35,906
them who they feel most

5051
01:57:35,906 --> 01:57:39,172
confident in dealing with, the

5052
01:57:39,172 --> 01:57:39,172


5053
01:57:39,172 --> 01:57:40,632
alleged misdeeds of the county

5054
01:57:40,632 --> 01:57:40,632


5055
01:57:40,632 --> 01:57:42,448
or any of the municipalities,  they

5056
01:57:42,448 --> 01:57:43,501
they will tell you the

5057
01:57:43,501 --> 01:57:43,501
ombudsman.

5058
01:57:43,501 --> 01:57:46,347
the ombudsman is called in a lot

5059
01:57:46,347 --> 01:57:46,393
more often

5060
01:57:46,393 --> 01:57:47,788
more often than you might

5061
01:57:47,788 --> 01:57:47,788
think.

5062
01:57:47,788 --> 01:57:51,055
if you only have one, you are  lucky.

5063
01:57:51,055 --> 01:57:51,055
if you only have one, you are  lucky.

5064
01:57:51,055 --> 01:57:53,538
we have had several requests and

5065
01:57:53,538 --> 01:57:53,538
I

5066
01:57:53,538 --> 01:57:55,058
I am always satisfied, although  it

5067
01:57:55,058 --> 01:57:56,904
it does take a long time, it is

5068
01:57:56,904 --> 01:57:56,904


5069
01:57:56,904 --> 01:58:00,097
free and it is done well.

5070
01:58:00,097 --> 01:58:01,822
the explanation is there and the

5071
01:58:01,822 --> 01:58:01,822


5072
01:58:01,822 --> 01:58:03,161
person who is advised of the

5073
01:58:03,161 --> 01:58:05,870
reasons why they are or are not

5074
01:58:05,870 --> 01:58:05,870


5075
01:58:05,870 --> 01:58:05,870
successful.

5076
01:58:05,870 --> 01:58:09,094
and I think that in terms of  public

5077
01:58:09,094 --> 01:58:10,504
public perception, I would go

5078
01:58:10,504 --> 01:58:11,504
with that.

5079
01:58:11,504 --> 01:58:13,980
the savings may be small because

5080
01:58:13,980 --> 01:58:13,980


5081
01:58:13,980 --> 01:58:19,355
they are nothing, versus $300 an

5082
01:58:19,355 --> 01:58:19,355


5083
01:58:19,355 --> 01:58:20,825
hour if there are multiple

5084
01:58:20,825 --> 01:58:23,011
complaints, there's a lot going

5085
01:58:23,011 --> 01:58:23,011


5086
01:58:23,011 --> 01:58:23,011
on.

5087
01:58:23,011 --> 01:58:28,114
and I have always admired the

5088
01:58:28,114 --> 01:58:30,322
ombudsman since it was

5089
01:58:30,322 --> 01:58:31,691
instituted I think during the

5090
01:58:31,691 --> 01:58:33,399
bill davis government, if my  memory

5091
01:58:33,399 --> 01:58:34,808
memory is still right.

5092
01:58:34,808 --> 01:58:36,667
and it has never caused any

5093
01:58:36,667 --> 01:58:38,137
problem to anyone I know in the

5094
01:58:38,137 --> 01:58:38,137


5095
01:58:38,137 --> 01:58:39,497
whole province.

5096
01:58:39,497 --> 01:58:43,078
I will move that motion.

5097
01:58:43,078 --> 01:58:45,380
>> councillor deyong?

5098
01:58:45,380 --> 01:58:46,651
we will get to the moving, I  have to

5099
01:58:46,651 --> 01:58:49,277
have to do it in two separate,

5100
01:58:49,277 --> 01:58:49,323
I

5101
01:58:49,323 --> 01:58:50,755
will actually come back to  councillor bondy

5102
01:58:50,755 --> 01:58:51,491
councillor bondy and I will let

5103
01:58:51,491 --> 01:58:51,491


5104
01:58:51,491 --> 01:58:52,898
you second, how does that

5105
01:58:52,898 --> 01:58:52,898
sound?

5106
01:58:52,898 --> 01:58:55,734
councillor deyong?

5107
01:58:55,734 --> 01:58:57,253
>> I was going to second the

5108
01:58:57,253 --> 01:58:57,253
ombudsman.

5109
01:58:57,253 --> 01:59:02,449
>> councillor meloche, did you

5110
01:59:02,449 --> 01:59:02,495
have your

5111
01:59:02,495 --> 01:59:05,064
have your hand up?

5112
01:59:05,064 --> 01:59:06,846
but I have to separate it into

5113
01:59:06,846 --> 01:59:06,846


5114
01:59:06,846 --> 01:59:07,864
two, if you don't mind.

5115
01:59:07,864 --> 01:59:08,947
the first is that council

5116
01:59:08,947 --> 01:59:10,438
receives the report as

5117
01:59:10,438 --> 01:59:11,656
information and does anybody

5118
01:59:11,656 --> 01:59:14,077
want to move or second that?  Councillor

5119
01:59:14,077 --> 01:59:16,458
councillor mcnamara, deputy  warden.

5120
01:59:16,458 --> 01:59:16,458
councillor mcnamara, deputy  warden.

5121
01:59:16,458 --> 01:59:16,458
sorry.

5122
01:59:16,458 --> 01:59:25,525
any discussion on the motion to

5123
01:59:25,525 --> 01:59:25,525


5124
01:59:25,525 --> 01:59:25,525
receive?

5125
01:59:25,525 --> 01:59:27,744
I will ask you to vote

5126
01:59:27,744 --> 01:59:30,717
electronically, please.

5127
01:59:30,717 --> 01:59:43,523
and that is carried.

5128
01:59:43,523 --> 01:59:47,532
next up, we have the

5129
01:59:47,532 --> 01:59:49,301
recommendation that council  direct

5130
01:59:49,301 --> 01:59:50,754
direct administration to engage

5131
01:59:50,754 --> 01:59:50,800
with the

5132
01:59:50,800 --> 01:59:51,789
with the ombudsman for closed  meeting

5133
01:59:51,789 --> 01:59:52,758
meeting investigator services,

5134
01:59:52,758 --> 01:59:52,758


5135
01:59:52,758 --> 01:59:54,198
that is moved by councillor

5136
01:59:54,198 --> 01:59:56,470
bondy, seconded by councillor

5137
01:59:56,470 --> 01:59:56,470
prue.

5138
01:59:56,470 --> 01:59:59,337
any further discussion on that

5139
01:59:59,337 --> 01:59:59,337


5140
01:59:59,337 --> 01:59:59,337
matter?

5141
01:59:59,337 --> 02:00:01,135
I will ask you to vote

5142
02:00:01,135 --> 02:00:04,560
electronically again, please.

5143
02:00:04,560 --> 02:00:12,992
and that is carried, thank you.

5144
02:00:12,992 --> 02:00:12,992


5145
02:00:12,992 --> 02:00:14,060
thank you kate.

5146
02:00:14,060 --> 02:00:15,612
next up we have servicing

5147
02:00:15,612 --> 02:00:18,826
encroachment and easement

5148
02:00:18,826 --> 02:00:18,826
agreement.

5149
02:00:18,826 --> 02:00:23,932
for that -- we have marisa.

5150
02:00:23,932 --> 02:00:26,337
here to do our report.

5151
02:00:26,337 --> 02:00:28,703
over to you, marisa.

5152
02:00:28,703 --> 02:00:29,668
>> thank you.

5153
02:00:29,668 --> 02:00:31,558
through you madam warden, this

5154
02:00:31,558 --> 02:00:31,558
report

5155
02:00:31,558 --> 02:00:32,870
report before you tonight is

5156
02:00:32,870 --> 02:00:33,897
seeking council approval to  enter

5157
02:00:33,897 --> 02:00:35,477
enter into an agreement with the

5158
02:00:35,477 --> 02:00:35,477


5159
02:00:35,477 --> 02:00:36,793
parties noted for an

5160
02:00:36,793 --> 02:00:38,772
encroachment and solution of a

5161
02:00:38,772 --> 02:00:38,772


5162
02:00:38,772 --> 02:00:40,007
water system in the county's

5163
02:00:40,007 --> 02:00:42,362
right of way.

5164
02:00:42,362 --> 02:00:46,872
just south of texas and water

5165
02:00:46,872 --> 02:00:49,292
treatment plant, this is a raw

5166
02:00:49,292 --> 02:00:49,292


5167
02:00:49,292 --> 02:00:50,700
water intake.

5168
02:00:50,700 --> 02:00:52,953
in the report, the county has

5169
02:00:52,953 --> 02:00:54,409
historically had installation of  such

5170
02:00:54,409 --> 02:00:55,803
such infrastructure along county

5171
02:00:55,803 --> 02:00:55,803


5172
02:00:55,803 --> 02:00:56,939
routes, provided that the

5173
02:00:56,939 --> 02:00:57,498
proponent enters into an

5174
02:00:57,498 --> 02:00:59,062
agreement which addresses  certain

5175
02:00:59,062 --> 02:00:59,702
certain requirements and

5176
02:00:59,702 --> 02:01:01,907
conditions to operate this

5177
02:01:01,907 --> 02:01:01,907
infrastructure.

5178
02:01:01,907 --> 02:01:06,129
working with a proponent of the

5179
02:01:06,129 --> 02:01:06,129


5180
02:01:06,129 --> 02:01:07,575
details, we received and have  been

5181
02:01:07,575 --> 02:01:10,202
been conditionally approved and

5182
02:01:10,202 --> 02:01:10,202
legal

5183
02:01:10,202 --> 02:01:11,219
legal services have negotiated

5184
02:01:11,219 --> 02:01:11,219
the

5185
02:01:11,219 --> 02:01:13,082
the terms of the agreement,  based on

5186
02:01:13,082 --> 02:01:14,525
based on the form which is sent

5187
02:01:14,525 --> 02:01:14,525


5188
02:01:14,525 --> 02:01:15,876
to council for consideration

5189
02:01:15,876 --> 02:01:16,600
this evening.

5190
02:01:16,600 --> 02:01:18,388
as noted in the report, there

5191
02:01:18,388 --> 02:01:20,255
are no expected issues with this

5192
02:01:20,255 --> 02:01:20,255


5193
02:01:20,255 --> 02:01:23,436
infrastructure, the proponent is

5194
02:01:23,436 --> 02:01:23,436


5195
02:01:23,436 --> 02:01:24,894
done by trenchless methods over  the road

5196
02:01:24,894 --> 02:01:27,743
the road and the agreement is a

5197
02:01:27,743 --> 02:01:27,743


5198
02:01:27,743 --> 02:01:28,885
proponent to follow for the

5199
02:01:28,885 --> 02:01:30,579
construction operation of the

5200
02:01:30,579 --> 02:01:32,407
water system within our right of

5201
02:01:32,407 --> 02:01:32,407


5202
02:01:32,407 --> 02:01:32,407
way.

5203
02:01:32,407 --> 02:01:33,865
and with that we are available

5204
02:01:33,865 --> 02:01:33,865


5205
02:01:33,865 --> 02:01:36,604
for any questions.

5206
02:01:36,604 --> 02:01:38,823
>> thank you marissa.

5207
02:01:38,823 --> 02:01:41,074
questions from this report?

5208
02:01:41,074 --> 02:01:43,700
councillor prue?

5209
02:01:43,700 --> 02:01:45,323
>> thank you madam warden.

5210
02:01:45,323 --> 02:01:46,389
it's not really a question, I

5211
02:01:46,389 --> 02:01:48,598
just want to say how successful

5212
02:01:48,598 --> 02:01:48,598
the

5213
02:01:48,598 --> 02:01:49,725
the county was last time we had

5214
02:01:49,725 --> 02:01:49,725


5215
02:01:49,725 --> 02:01:51,578
someone who wanted to go on to

5216
02:01:51,578 --> 02:01:51,578


5217
02:01:51,578 --> 02:01:53,252
the road, which was walker

5218
02:01:53,252 --> 02:01:53,252
aggregates.

5219
02:01:53,252 --> 02:01:58,862
they went under howard avenue.

5220
02:01:58,862 --> 02:01:58,862


5221
02:01:58,862 --> 02:02:01,119
and that saved a whole

5222
02:02:01,119 --> 02:02:02,367
intersection, it allowed their

5223
02:02:02,367 --> 02:02:02,367


5224
02:02:02,367 --> 02:02:05,891
trucks to go under to the two

5225
02:02:05,891 --> 02:02:07,962
parts of their quarries.

5226
02:02:07,962 --> 02:02:10,139
and it was seamless, it happened

5227
02:02:10,139 --> 02:02:10,139


5228
02:02:10,139 --> 02:02:11,254
very quickly, they did a

5229
02:02:11,254 --> 02:02:11,898
good job.

5230
02:02:11,898 --> 02:02:13,682
and I'm sure that jackson will

5231
02:02:13,682 --> 02:02:13,682
do

5232
02:02:13,682 --> 02:02:16,447
do the same.

5233
02:02:16,447 --> 02:02:18,343
at the appropriate moment, I  will

5234
02:02:18,343 --> 02:02:20,573
will support it.

5235
02:02:20,573 --> 02:02:23,056
>> in that case, no one else's

5236
02:02:23,056 --> 02:02:23,056


5237
02:02:23,056 --> 02:02:24,285
comments, know that there is the

5238
02:02:24,285 --> 02:02:24,285


5239
02:02:24,285 --> 02:02:25,291
recommendation that council

5240
02:02:25,291 --> 02:02:26,713
received the report as

5241
02:02:26,713 --> 02:02:28,503
information and authorized the

5242
02:02:28,503 --> 02:02:28,549
warden and

5243
02:02:28,549 --> 02:02:29,924
warden and clerk to execute the

5244
02:02:29,924 --> 02:02:29,924
servicing

5245
02:02:29,924 --> 02:02:30,993
servicing encroachment and

5246
02:02:30,993 --> 02:02:34,597
easement agreement it's moved

5247
02:02:34,597 --> 02:02:35,182
and seconded.

5248
02:02:35,182 --> 02:02:37,816
any further discussion?

5249
02:02:37,816 --> 02:02:39,675
again, I will ask you to vote

5250
02:02:39,675 --> 02:02:39,675
electronically.

5251
02:02:39,675 --> 02:03:02,313
and that is carried, thank you.

5252
02:03:02,313 --> 02:03:05,415
thank you marissa.

5253
02:03:05,415 --> 02:03:07,765
next we have the final

5254
02:03:07,765 --> 02:03:10,266
financials projected results

5255
02:03:10,266 --> 02:03:12,334
operations for 2026.

5256
02:03:12,334 --> 02:03:14,597
melissa ryan, over to you.

5257
02:03:14,597 --> 02:03:16,029
>> thank you warden, through you

5258
02:03:16,029 --> 02:03:16,029


5259
02:03:16,029 --> 02:03:17,197
and the county council.

5260
02:03:17,197 --> 02:03:18,637
this report provides council

5261
02:03:18,637 --> 02:03:20,623
with a mid-year projection of  the

5262
02:03:20,623 --> 02:03:22,063
the management results based on

5263
02:03:22,063 --> 02:03:22,063


5264
02:03:22,063 --> 02:03:23,537
activity up to june 30th, as

5265
02:03:23,537 --> 02:03:25,311
well as updated forecasts from

5266
02:03:25,311 --> 02:03:25,311
the

5267
02:03:25,311 --> 02:03:26,352
the department's.

5268
02:03:26,352 --> 02:03:28,210
at this point in the year, the

5269
02:03:28,210 --> 02:03:28,210


5270
02:03:28,210 --> 02:03:29,277
county is projecting an overall

5271
02:03:29,277 --> 02:03:29,277


5272
02:03:29,277 --> 02:03:30,355
year end surplus of

5273
02:03:30,355 --> 02:03:32,839
approximately 2.3 million, which

5274
02:03:32,839 --> 02:03:32,839


5275
02:03:32,839 --> 02:03:35,005
represents about 1.6% of our

5276
02:03:35,005 --> 02:03:36,415
total 2026 budget.

5277
02:03:36,415 --> 02:03:38,954
I do want to emphasize that  while there

5278
02:03:38,954 --> 02:03:40,244
while there is a surplus  projected,

5279
02:03:40,244 --> 02:03:41,687
projected, it is a relatively  small

5280
02:03:41,687 --> 02:03:42,941
small variance when viewed  against

5281
02:03:42,941 --> 02:03:43,993
against overall size of the

5282
02:03:43,993 --> 02:03:45,028
county budget.

5283
02:03:45,028 --> 02:03:46,986
and much of the surplus is

5284
02:03:46,986 --> 02:03:49,327
related to one time or timing  related

5285
02:03:49,327 --> 02:03:50,326
related factors such as

5286
02:03:50,326 --> 02:03:52,565
vacancies, salary gaps,  different

5287
02:03:52,565 --> 02:03:54,384
different projects and external

5288
02:03:54,384 --> 02:03:54,384
agency

5289
02:03:54,384 --> 02:03:55,407
agency adjustments.

5290
02:03:55,407 --> 02:03:57,624
so these should not be viewed as

5291
02:03:57,624 --> 02:03:57,670
ongoing savings

5292
02:03:57,670 --> 02:03:58,265
ongoing savings that can be

5293
02:03:58,265 --> 02:04:00,523
built into future budgets.  So

5294
02:04:00,523 --> 02:04:02,580
so some of the more significant

5295
02:04:02,580 --> 02:04:02,580


5296
02:04:02,580 --> 02:04:03,940
variances include sun parlour

5297
02:04:03,940 --> 02:04:05,936
home, which is projecting a

5298
02:04:05,936 --> 02:04:08,418
surplus of roughly 740000 and

5299
02:04:08,418 --> 02:04:11,230
that one is primarily due to

5300
02:04:11,230 --> 02:04:12,668
funding which was just indicated

5301
02:04:12,668 --> 02:04:12,668


5302
02:04:12,668 --> 02:04:15,466
to us about a month ago.

5303
02:04:15,466 --> 02:04:17,735
some vacancies as well as

5304
02:04:17,735 --> 02:04:20,177
utility savings and ems, we are

5305
02:04:20,177 --> 02:04:20,177


5306
02:04:20,177 --> 02:04:21,276
projecting a surplus of

5307
02:04:21,276 --> 02:04:24,646
approximately 536,000 and it is

5308
02:04:24,646 --> 02:04:24,646
primarily

5309
02:04:24,646 --> 02:04:25,350
primarily attributed to vacant

5310
02:04:25,350 --> 02:04:25,350


5311
02:04:25,350 --> 02:04:26,933
shifts and associated wage  costs.

5312
02:04:26,933 --> 02:04:26,933
shifts and associated wage  costs.

5313
02:04:26,933 --> 02:04:28,833
and external commitments, we are

5314
02:04:28,833 --> 02:04:28,833


5315
02:04:28,833 --> 02:04:30,717
projecting a surplus of

5316
02:04:30,717 --> 02:04:33,929
approximately 469,000 and that

5317
02:04:33,929 --> 02:04:33,975
is primarily

5318
02:04:33,975 --> 02:04:34,962
is primarily due to funding

5319
02:04:34,962 --> 02:04:35,983
returned by the health unit.

5320
02:04:35,983 --> 02:04:37,129
every year they do

5321
02:04:37,129 --> 02:04:38,343
reconciliation from the prior  year

5322
02:04:38,343 --> 02:04:39,711
year and we did get some funding

5323
02:04:39,711 --> 02:04:39,711


5324
02:04:39,711 --> 02:04:40,728
back there.

5325
02:04:40,728 --> 02:04:42,602
the remaining departments are

5326
02:04:42,602 --> 02:04:43,259
generally tracking close to

5327
02:04:43,259 --> 02:04:46,209
budget with some smaller

5328
02:04:46,209 --> 02:04:46,917
favourable variances.

5329
02:04:46,917 --> 02:04:49,731
so overall, administration lays

5330
02:04:49,731 --> 02:04:49,731


5331
02:04:49,731 --> 02:04:51,098
out this part in the year,

5332
02:04:51,098 --> 02:04:52,208
departments continue to manage

5333
02:04:52,208 --> 02:04:52,208


5334
02:04:52,208 --> 02:04:53,572
expenditures responsibly while

5335
02:04:53,572 --> 02:04:53,572


5336
02:04:53,572 --> 02:04:56,587
maintaining service levels and

5337
02:04:56,587 --> 02:04:56,633
a

5338
02:04:56,633 --> 02:04:58,036
strong financial position.

5339
02:04:58,036 --> 02:04:59,497
that said these are still

5340
02:04:59,497 --> 02:04:59,497
projections.

5341
02:04:59,497 --> 02:05:01,926
several assumptions underpin the

5342
02:05:01,926 --> 02:05:01,926


5343
02:05:01,926 --> 02:05:03,840
forecast, including winter

5344
02:05:03,840 --> 02:05:05,377
maintenance requirements, social

5345
02:05:05,377 --> 02:05:05,377


5346
02:05:05,377 --> 02:05:07,069
services costs, investment

5347
02:05:07,069 --> 02:05:08,602
performance and inflationary

5348
02:05:08,602 --> 02:05:08,602
pressures.

5349
02:05:08,602 --> 02:05:10,917
so we will continue to monitor

5350
02:05:10,917 --> 02:05:10,917


5351
02:05:10,917 --> 02:05:11,544
these closely throughout the

5352
02:05:11,544 --> 02:05:14,144
remainder of the year.

5353
02:05:14,144 --> 02:05:15,619
if the projected surpluses

5354
02:05:15,619 --> 02:05:17,421
materialize at year end,

5355
02:05:17,421 --> 02:05:18,095
anything else committed by

5356
02:05:18,095 --> 02:05:19,142
council would be committed to

5357
02:05:19,142 --> 02:05:21,703
the rate stabilization reserve

5358
02:05:21,703 --> 02:05:21,703
in

5359
02:05:21,703 --> 02:05:24,173
in accordance with the policy.

5360
02:05:24,173 --> 02:05:24,173


5361
02:05:24,173 --> 02:05:25,978
administration may also return

5362
02:05:25,978 --> 02:05:25,978
at

5363
02:05:25,978 --> 02:05:27,376
at year end with recommendations

5364
02:05:27,376 --> 02:05:27,376


5365
02:05:27,376 --> 02:05:29,628
regarding the allocation of any

5366
02:05:29,628 --> 02:05:29,628


5367
02:05:29,628 --> 02:05:32,470
ems or son parker home surpluses

5368
02:05:32,470 --> 02:05:32,470
to

5369
02:05:32,470 --> 02:05:33,161
to potentially put into their

5370
02:05:33,161 --> 02:05:34,536
respective capital reserves,

5371
02:05:34,536 --> 02:05:36,390
given the significant capital  projects

5372
02:05:36,390 --> 02:05:37,832
projects anticipated in those

5373
02:05:37,832 --> 02:05:37,832
areas.  And

5374
02:05:37,832 --> 02:05:40,068
and with that I am happy to take

5375
02:05:40,068 --> 02:05:40,068


5376
02:05:40,068 --> 02:05:41,694
any questions.

5377
02:05:41,694 --> 02:05:43,474
>> thank you melissa.

5378
02:05:43,474 --> 02:05:45,324
questions for our finance

5379
02:05:45,324 --> 02:05:45,324
director?

5380
02:05:45,324 --> 02:05:48,517
no questions?

5381
02:05:48,517 --> 02:05:48,517
great.

5382
02:05:48,517 --> 02:05:51,811
then the recommendation is that

5383
02:05:51,811 --> 02:05:51,811


5384
02:05:51,811 --> 02:05:53,648
council receive the report as

5385
02:05:53,648 --> 02:05:53,648
information.

5386
02:05:53,648 --> 02:05:57,343
councillor verbeke?

5387
02:05:57,343 --> 02:05:58,015
councillors rogers?

5388
02:05:58,015 --> 02:06:00,465
any further discussion?

5389
02:06:00,465 --> 02:06:01,497
I will ask you to vote

5390
02:06:01,497 --> 02:06:04,666
electronically please.

5391
02:06:04,666 --> 02:06:16,735
and that is unanimous as well.

5392
02:06:16,735 --> 02:06:18,552
next up we have the meals on

5393
02:06:18,552 --> 02:06:19,931
wheels proposal submission.

5394
02:06:19,931 --> 02:06:22,786
and I believe councillor rogers

5395
02:06:22,786 --> 02:06:22,786


5396
02:06:22,786 --> 02:06:24,835
has a conflict at this point,  thank you.

5397
02:06:24,835 --> 02:06:24,835
has a conflict at this point,  thank you.

5398
02:06:24,835 --> 02:06:30,644
so natasha, I believe you will

5399
02:06:30,644 --> 02:06:30,644


5400
02:06:30,644 --> 02:06:31,428
be reporting.

5401
02:06:31,428 --> 02:06:31,428
natasha?

5402
02:06:31,428 --> 02:06:33,143
>> good evening warden and

5403
02:06:33,143 --> 02:06:34,969
members of council.

5404
02:06:34,969 --> 02:06:36,496
the report before you tonight is

5405
02:06:36,496 --> 02:06:36,496


5406
02:06:36,496 --> 02:06:37,514
looking for council's

5407
02:06:37,514 --> 02:06:39,252
endorsement to submit a proposal

5408
02:06:39,252 --> 02:06:39,252


5409
02:06:39,252 --> 02:06:40,696
with south essex community  council

5410
02:06:40,696 --> 02:06:43,553
council for meals on wheels  services

5411
02:06:43,553 --> 02:06:44,952
services delivered by sun parlor

5412
02:06:44,952 --> 02:06:44,952


5413
02:06:44,952 --> 02:06:44,952
home.

5414
02:06:44,952 --> 02:06:47,620
you may know sun parlor home is

5415
02:06:47,620 --> 02:06:47,620


5416
02:06:47,620 --> 02:06:49,116
partnered to deliver meals on  wheels

5417
02:06:49,116 --> 02:06:50,567
wheels for more than 20 years

5418
02:06:50,567 --> 02:06:51,569
and this is really an

5419
02:06:51,569 --> 02:06:53,080
opportunity for us to

5420
02:06:53,080 --> 02:06:54,753
reestablish a long-standing

5421
02:06:54,753 --> 02:06:57,324
relationship with experience in

5422
02:06:57,324 --> 02:06:57,324


5423
02:06:57,324 --> 02:06:59,818
delivering the programme and the

5424
02:06:59,818 --> 02:06:59,818


5425
02:06:59,818 --> 02:07:02,680
specific in-house skills and

5426
02:07:02,680 --> 02:07:04,138
equipment already on board that

5427
02:07:04,138 --> 02:07:04,138
would

5428
02:07:04,138 --> 02:07:05,170
would require us to do so

5429
02:07:05,170 --> 02:07:05,170
successfully.

5430
02:07:05,170 --> 02:07:08,800
the service is important to our

5431
02:07:08,800 --> 02:07:08,800


5432
02:07:08,800 --> 02:07:09,817
community as it provides

5433
02:07:09,817 --> 02:07:11,274
nutritious meals and wellness

5434
02:07:11,274 --> 02:07:14,113
checks that help seniors and

5435
02:07:14,113 --> 02:07:15,289
residents remaining independent

5436
02:07:15,289 --> 02:07:15,289
in

5437
02:07:15,289 --> 02:07:16,727
in their homes.

5438
02:07:16,727 --> 02:07:18,343
it aligns with the care and

5439
02:07:18,343 --> 02:07:19,657
services we provide to the

5440
02:07:19,657 --> 02:07:20,738
residents in the home and

5441
02:07:20,738 --> 02:07:21,804
reaches those who one day may

5442
02:07:21,804 --> 02:07:23,766
need long term care home

5443
02:07:23,766 --> 02:07:23,766
support.

5444
02:07:23,766 --> 02:07:27,041
from an operational perspective,

5445
02:07:27,041 --> 02:07:27,041


5446
02:07:27,041 --> 02:07:28,531
we reviewed the requirements and

5447
02:07:28,531 --> 02:07:28,531


5448
02:07:28,531 --> 02:07:29,908
have capacity to support the

5449
02:07:29,908 --> 02:07:31,323
programme through the existing

5450
02:07:31,323 --> 02:07:31,370
food and

5451
02:07:31,370 --> 02:07:33,155
food and nutritious services

5452
02:07:33,155 --> 02:07:33,155
resource.

5453
02:07:33,155 --> 02:07:35,473
we do not anticipate needing any

5454
02:07:35,473 --> 02:07:35,473


5455
02:07:35,473 --> 02:07:37,028
additional staff, equipment or

5456
02:07:37,028 --> 02:07:37,028


5457
02:07:37,028 --> 02:07:38,905
capital costs at this time and

5458
02:07:38,905 --> 02:07:38,905
are

5459
02:07:38,905 --> 02:07:40,340
are committed to working closely

5460
02:07:40,340 --> 02:07:40,340
with

5461
02:07:40,340 --> 02:07:41,373
with finance to ensure that our

5462
02:07:41,373 --> 02:07:41,373


5463
02:07:41,373 --> 02:07:42,976
proposal is financially

5464
02:07:42,976 --> 02:07:44,531
sustainable and that there will

5465
02:07:44,531 --> 02:07:44,531


5466
02:07:44,531 --> 02:07:46,855
be no net new cost to sun

5467
02:07:46,855 --> 02:07:49,129
parlour home.

5468
02:07:49,129 --> 02:07:50,791
this is a competitive process so

5469
02:07:50,791 --> 02:07:50,791
at

5470
02:07:50,791 --> 02:07:51,667
at this point in time we are

5471
02:07:51,667 --> 02:07:52,875
really just looking for  council's endorsement

5472
02:07:52,875 --> 02:07:53,300
council's endorsement to allow  us

5473
02:07:53,300 --> 02:07:55,536
us to move forward with the

5474
02:07:55,536 --> 02:07:56,181
proposal, but I'm happy to

5475
02:07:56,181 --> 02:07:57,653
answer any questions,

5476
02:07:57,653 --> 02:07:58,456
thank you.

5477
02:07:58,456 --> 02:08:00,228
>> thank you, natasha.

5478
02:08:00,228 --> 02:08:03,698
any questions for our director?

5479
02:08:03,698 --> 02:08:03,698


5480
02:08:03,698 --> 02:08:05,096
no questions?

5481
02:08:05,096 --> 02:08:06,558
in that case, there is a

5482
02:08:06,558 --> 02:08:07,417
recommendation that council

5483
02:08:07,417 --> 02:08:08,420
received the report as

5484
02:08:08,420 --> 02:08:09,762
information and that council

5485
02:08:09,762 --> 02:08:11,864
endorsed the submission with the

5486
02:08:11,864 --> 02:08:11,864


5487
02:08:11,864 --> 02:08:13,634
proposal for meals on wheels

5488
02:08:13,634 --> 02:08:14,902
services through south essex

5489
02:08:14,902 --> 02:08:16,735
community council, recognizing

5490
02:08:16,735 --> 02:08:16,735


5491
02:08:16,735 --> 02:08:18,140
sun parlor's long-standing

5492
02:08:18,140 --> 02:08:19,865
partnership in the delivery of

5493
02:08:19,865 --> 02:08:19,865


5494
02:08:19,865 --> 02:08:20,590
the programme.

5495
02:08:20,590 --> 02:08:22,456
its experience and operational

5496
02:08:22,456 --> 02:08:22,456


5497
02:08:22,456 --> 02:08:24,942
capacity to support service  delivery

5498
02:08:24,942 --> 02:08:26,291
delivery and the positive impact

5499
02:08:26,291 --> 02:08:26,291
of

5500
02:08:26,291 --> 02:08:28,513
of the programme has for

5501
02:08:28,513 --> 02:08:31,373
residents within the community.

5502
02:08:31,373 --> 02:08:31,373


5503
02:08:31,373 --> 02:08:33,567
moved by councillor bailey,

5504
02:08:33,567 --> 02:08:35,672
seconded by councillor shepley.

5505
02:08:35,672 --> 02:08:35,672


5506
02:08:35,672 --> 02:08:38,273
any further discussion?

5507
02:08:38,273 --> 02:08:40,308
seeing none, I will ask you to

5508
02:08:40,308 --> 02:08:40,308
vote

5509
02:08:40,308 --> 02:08:42,334
vote electronically.

5510
02:08:42,334 --> 02:08:51,497
and that is carried.

5511
02:08:51,497 --> 02:08:53,347
no matters of unfinished

5512
02:08:53,347 --> 02:08:55,382
business, onto new business.

5513
02:08:55,382 --> 02:08:56,909
prior to the regular council

5514
02:08:56,909 --> 02:08:57,961
meeting this evening cat council

5515
02:08:57,961 --> 02:08:57,961


5516
02:08:57,961 --> 02:09:00,239
met for a special closed meeting

5517
02:09:00,239 --> 02:09:00,239
at

5518
02:09:00,239 --> 02:09:02,082
at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to

5519
02:09:02,082 --> 02:09:04,569
section 239 -- 3.1 of the

5520
02:09:04,569 --> 02:09:05,957
municipal act for an education

5521
02:09:05,957 --> 02:09:05,957


5522
02:09:05,957 --> 02:09:08,397
and training session regarding

5523
02:09:08,397 --> 02:09:08,397


5524
02:09:08,397 --> 02:09:09,838
truth and reconciliation

5525
02:09:09,838 --> 02:09:09,838
theory.

5526
02:09:09,838 --> 02:09:11,718
council met further in a closed

5527
02:09:11,718 --> 02:09:11,718


5528
02:09:11,718 --> 02:09:14,877
meeting at 5:00 p.m. Pursuant to

5529
02:09:14,877 --> 02:09:14,877
section

5530
02:09:14,877 --> 02:09:16,288
section 2392dnf of the municipal

5531
02:09:16,288 --> 02:09:16,288


5532
02:09:16,288 --> 02:09:16,288
act.

5533
02:09:16,288 --> 02:09:18,172
council was provided with

5534
02:09:18,172 --> 02:09:19,961
information regarding ongoing

5535
02:09:19,961 --> 02:09:21,385
legal matters and regarding

5536
02:09:21,385 --> 02:09:24,576
status of collective bargaining

5537
02:09:24,576 --> 02:09:24,576


5538
02:09:24,576 --> 02:09:26,991
with local union 4.72.

5539
02:09:26,991 --> 02:09:28,286
council further received

5540
02:09:28,286 --> 02:09:30,411
information related to the  tentative

5541
02:09:30,411 --> 02:09:31,070
tentative collective agreement

5542
02:09:31,070 --> 02:09:31,070
between

5543
02:09:31,070 --> 02:09:34,645
between the county of essex and

5544
02:09:34,645 --> 02:09:34,645
local

5545
02:09:34,645 --> 02:09:35,816
local 2974.1.

5546
02:09:35,816 --> 02:09:37,787
as a result of the discussion,

5547
02:09:37,787 --> 02:09:37,787


5548
02:09:37,787 --> 02:09:38,848
the following recommendation are

5549
02:09:38,848 --> 02:09:38,848


5550
02:09:38,848 --> 02:09:39,697
before council.

5551
02:09:39,697 --> 02:09:41,170
that essex county council

5552
02:09:41,170 --> 02:09:43,150
approved the tentative agreement

5553
02:09:43,150 --> 02:09:43,196
between the corporation

5554
02:09:43,196 --> 02:09:43,589
between the corporation and

5555
02:09:43,589 --> 02:09:47,583
the county of essex and local

5556
02:09:47,583 --> 02:09:51,149
2974.1, including a drop above

5557
02:09:51,149 --> 02:09:51,149


5558
02:09:51,149 --> 02:09:52,987
the $45,128 from the health

5559
02:09:52,987 --> 02:09:54,400
benefit rate stabilization

5560
02:09:54,400 --> 02:09:56,629
reserve, subject to ratification

5561
02:09:56,629 --> 02:09:56,629
by

5562
02:09:56,629 --> 02:09:58,681
by the union's membership.

5563
02:09:58,681 --> 02:10:00,064
moved by councillor meloche,

5564
02:10:00,064 --> 02:10:02,321
seconded by councillor gibb.

5565
02:10:02,321 --> 02:10:04,796
any other questions?

5566
02:10:04,796 --> 02:10:06,627
I will ask you to vote

5567
02:10:06,627 --> 02:10:06,627
electronically.

5568
02:10:06,627 --> 02:10:30,051
and that is carried.

5569
02:10:30,051 --> 02:10:31,507
are there any other matters of

5570
02:10:31,507 --> 02:10:31,507


5571
02:10:31,507 --> 02:10:32,522
new business?  Councillor

5572
02:10:32,522 --> 02:10:33,359
councillor mcnamara?

5573
02:10:33,359 --> 02:10:34,381
>> thank you madam warden.  Through

5574
02:10:34,381 --> 02:10:36,239
through you to our director of

5575
02:10:36,239 --> 02:10:36,239


5576
02:10:36,239 --> 02:10:38,279
transportation services, just a

5577
02:10:38,279 --> 02:10:38,279


5578
02:10:38,279 --> 02:10:38,279
question.

5579
02:10:38,279 --> 02:10:42,635
in terms of when you were

5580
02:10:42,635 --> 02:10:46,915
expecting tenders from the

5581
02:10:46,915 --> 02:10:51,123
manning road drainage, the seer

5582
02:10:51,123 --> 02:10:51,123


5583
02:10:51,123 --> 02:10:54,404
ponds, I think two or three  ponds.

5584
02:10:54,404 --> 02:10:54,404
ponds, I think two or three  ponds.

5585
02:10:54,404 --> 02:10:55,861
I think it was a partnership

5586
02:10:55,861 --> 02:10:57,086
obviously with the town, but

5587
02:10:57,086 --> 02:10:59,882
it's going through the county.

5588
02:10:59,882 --> 02:10:59,882


5589
02:10:59,882 --> 02:11:01,733
>> through you madam warden,  that

5590
02:11:01,733 --> 02:11:02,990
that tender is actually closed,

5591
02:11:02,990 --> 02:11:02,990
I

5592
02:11:02,990 --> 02:11:04,521
I believe it was last week.

5593
02:11:04,521 --> 02:11:05,982
so we are now in the process of  being

5594
02:11:05,982 --> 02:11:07,476
being able to work through that

5595
02:11:07,476 --> 02:11:07,476
and

5596
02:11:07,476 --> 02:11:08,416
and then we will be commencing

5597
02:11:08,416 --> 02:11:08,416
that

5598
02:11:08,416 --> 02:11:09,857
that in a few weeks.

5599
02:11:09,857 --> 02:11:12,910
>> thank you.

5600
02:11:12,910 --> 02:11:14,443
>> anyone else?

5601
02:11:14,443 --> 02:11:15,970
seeing none then we're moving on

5602
02:11:15,970 --> 02:11:15,970


5603
02:11:15,970 --> 02:11:18,372
to adoption of bylaws, there are

5604
02:11:18,372 --> 02:11:18,372
three

5605
02:11:18,372 --> 02:11:20,004
three bylaws this evening for  council's

5606
02:11:20,004 --> 02:11:20,678
council's consideration.

5607
02:11:20,678 --> 02:11:22,853
they will be read by the county

5608
02:11:22,853 --> 02:11:22,853


5609
02:11:22,853 --> 02:11:22,853
clerk.

5610
02:11:22,853 --> 02:11:28,625
>> bylaw number 2026-31, being

5611
02:11:28,625 --> 02:11:28,671
a

5612
02:11:28,671 --> 02:11:30,094
bylaw to provide the rules

5613
02:11:30,094 --> 02:11:31,186
governing the order and

5614
02:11:31,186 --> 02:11:32,628
proceedings of the council of  the

5615
02:11:32,628 --> 02:11:33,675
the corporation of the county of

5616
02:11:33,675 --> 02:11:33,675


5617
02:11:33,675 --> 02:11:35,436
essex, committees and local

5618
02:11:35,436 --> 02:11:35,436
boards.

5619
02:11:35,436 --> 02:11:40,223
bylaw number 2026-34, being a

5620
02:11:40,223 --> 02:11:41,588
bylaw to authorize the execution

5621
02:11:41,588 --> 02:11:41,588


5622
02:11:41,588 --> 02:11:43,423
of a service in, encroachment,

5623
02:11:43,423 --> 02:11:43,423


5624
02:11:43,423 --> 02:11:44,676
and easement agreement between  the

5625
02:11:44,676 --> 02:11:45,773
the corporation of the county of

5626
02:11:45,773 --> 02:11:45,773


5627
02:11:45,773 --> 02:11:49,732
essex and 100-040-2065 ontario

5628
02:11:49,732 --> 02:11:49,732


5629
02:11:49,732 --> 02:11:52,173
limited, operating as southern

5630
02:11:52,173 --> 02:11:52,173


5631
02:11:52,173 --> 02:11:56,641
aqua and 145-4410 ontario inc.,

5632
02:11:56,641 --> 02:11:56,641


5633
02:11:56,641 --> 02:11:58,145
operating as jax organics.

5634
02:11:58,145 --> 02:12:01,068
and bylaw number 2026-35, being

5635
02:12:01,068 --> 02:12:01,068
a

5636
02:12:01,068 --> 02:12:01,584
a bylaw to confirm the

5637
02:12:01,584 --> 02:12:03,429
proceedings of the council of  the

5638
02:12:03,429 --> 02:12:04,227
the corporation of the county of

5639
02:12:04,227 --> 02:12:04,227


5640
02:12:04,227 --> 02:12:06,344
essex, special, closed, and  regular

5641
02:12:06,344 --> 02:12:07,063
regular meetings for

5642
02:12:07,063 --> 02:12:08,486
september second, 2026.  >>

5643
02:12:08,486 --> 02:12:10,684
>> there's a recommendation that

5644
02:12:10,684 --> 02:12:10,684


5645
02:12:10,684 --> 02:12:14,922
bylaws 2026-31, 2026-34 and

5646
02:12:14,922 --> 02:12:16,782
2026-35 be given three readings

5647
02:12:16,782 --> 02:12:16,782
and

5648
02:12:16,782 --> 02:12:18,049
and having been ready first,  second

5649
02:12:18,049 --> 02:12:19,327
second and third time be finally

5650
02:12:19,327 --> 02:12:19,327


5651
02:12:19,327 --> 02:12:22,305
passed and enacted.

5652
02:12:22,305 --> 02:12:27,142
moved and seconded all in

5653
02:12:27,142 --> 02:12:27,142
favour?

5654
02:12:27,142 --> 02:12:28,624
never mind.

5655
02:12:28,624 --> 02:12:30,769
vote electronically please.

5656
02:12:30,769 --> 02:12:32,476
I thought I would get through  one meeting

5657
02:12:32,476 --> 02:12:33,650
one meeting without messing it

5658
02:12:33,650 --> 02:12:33,650


5659
02:12:33,650 --> 02:12:33,650
up.

5660
02:12:33,650 --> 02:13:06,641
and that is carried.

5661
02:13:06,641 --> 02:13:08,191
are there any notices of motion

5662
02:13:08,191 --> 02:13:08,191


5663
02:13:08,191 --> 02:13:09,946
to be introduced for

5664
02:13:09,946 --> 02:13:10,978
september second?

5665
02:13:10,978 --> 02:13:12,687
councillor akpata?

5666
02:13:12,687 --> 02:13:14,203
>> thank you madam warden.

5667
02:13:14,203 --> 02:13:15,600
my notice of motion as the

5668
02:13:15,600 --> 02:13:17,841
county of essex has an existing

5669
02:13:17,841 --> 02:13:17,841


5670
02:13:17,841 --> 02:13:19,318
history and culture deep rooted

5671
02:13:19,318 --> 02:13:19,318


5672
02:13:19,318 --> 02:13:20,999
in french heritage and it's been

5673
02:13:20,999 --> 02:13:20,999


5674
02:13:20,999 --> 02:13:22,163
acknowledged that french  language

5675
02:13:22,163 --> 02:13:22,849
language heritage and culture  are

5676
02:13:22,849 --> 02:13:23,680
are part of the trade

5677
02:13:23,680 --> 02:13:24,682
negotiations with the

5678
02:13:24,682 --> 02:13:25,782
united states.

5679
02:13:25,782 --> 02:13:26,771
and has occurred, trade

5680
02:13:26,771 --> 02:13:27,619
negotiations with the

5681
02:13:27,619 --> 02:13:29,275
united states will affect border

5682
02:13:29,275 --> 02:13:29,275


5683
02:13:29,275 --> 02:13:30,873
communities and whereby many of  our

5684
02:13:30,873 --> 02:13:32,877
our residents are directly  impacted

5685
02:13:32,877 --> 02:13:34,667
impacted by these cross-border

5686
02:13:34,667 --> 02:13:34,667
issues

5687
02:13:34,667 --> 02:13:35,926
issues to their livelihood, be

5688
02:13:35,926 --> 02:13:35,926


5689
02:13:35,926 --> 02:13:37,227
it resolved that the county of

5690
02:13:37,227 --> 02:13:37,227


5691
02:13:37,227 --> 02:13:38,999
essex ensure that the concerns

5692
02:13:38,999 --> 02:13:39,045
of our

5693
02:13:39,045 --> 02:13:39,887
of our residents are brought

5694
02:13:39,887 --> 02:13:40,546
directly to the federal

5695
02:13:40,546 --> 02:13:41,874
government to consider as part

5696
02:13:41,874 --> 02:13:41,920
of the

5697
02:13:41,920 --> 02:13:44,089
of the future trade positions  and

5698
02:13:44,089 --> 02:13:45,959
and discussions, reminding them

5699
02:13:45,959 --> 02:13:45,959
their

5700
02:13:45,959 --> 02:13:47,179
their activities directly affect

5701
02:13:47,179 --> 02:13:47,179
our

5702
02:13:47,179 --> 02:13:48,116
our communities and be it

5703
02:13:48,116 --> 02:13:49,198
further resolved that the french

5704
02:13:49,198 --> 02:13:49,198


5705
02:13:49,198 --> 02:13:50,235
language history of the county

5706
02:13:50,235 --> 02:13:50,282
of essex

5707
02:13:50,282 --> 02:13:50,879
of essex is also brought to the

5708
02:13:50,879 --> 02:13:50,879


5709
02:13:50,879 --> 02:13:51,893
attention of the federal

5710
02:13:51,893 --> 02:13:53,730
government to ensure the unique

5711
02:13:53,730 --> 02:13:53,730


5712
02:13:53,730 --> 02:13:55,187
language and culture of french

5713
02:13:55,187 --> 02:13:55,187


5714
02:13:55,187 --> 02:13:56,666
canadians is respected in any  trade agreements

5715
02:13:56,666 --> 02:13:57,435
trade agreements that are going

5716
02:13:57,435 --> 02:13:57,435


5717
02:13:57,435 --> 02:14:01,083
to affect and how it will affect

5718
02:14:01,083 --> 02:14:01,083


5719
02:14:01,083 --> 02:14:01,083
us.

5720
02:14:01,083 --> 02:14:04,694
>> anyone else?

5721
02:14:04,694 --> 02:14:07,739
so all matters of business have

5722
02:14:07,739 --> 02:14:07,739


5723
02:14:07,739 --> 02:14:09,569
been adjourned -- are addressed,

5724
02:14:09,569 --> 02:14:09,569


5725
02:14:09,569 --> 02:14:10,666
adjournment is in order.

5726
02:14:10,666 --> 02:14:12,088
so the motion is that

5727
02:14:12,088 --> 02:14:14,614
essex county council meeting for

5728
02:14:14,614 --> 02:14:14,614


5729
02:14:14,614 --> 02:14:16,455
september second, 2026, be

5730
02:14:16,455 --> 02:14:18,522
adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

5731
02:14:18,522 --> 02:14:19,706
councillor prue?

5732
02:14:19,706 --> 02:14:20,380
councillors rogers?

5733
02:14:20,380 --> 02:14:22,828
all in favour by show of hands?

5734
02:14:22,828 --> 02:14:22,828


5735
02:14:22,828 --> 02:14:23,643
that is carried.

5736
02:14:23,643 --> 02:14:25,330
thank you everyone, I wish you

5737
02:14:25,330 --> 02:14:25,330


5738
02:14:25,330 --> 02:14:28,094
all a good night.