Lambton County public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Warden's Election
Council is meeting to elect the Warden and Deputy Warden for the 2023-2024 term. The session includes the formation of standing committees and the appointment of members to various advisory boards. Council will also consider a by-law to allow continued electronic participation in meetings.
- Election of Warden and Deputy Warden for 2023-2024
- Appointment of members to Committee AM and Committee PM
- Selection of members for Tourism Sarnia-Lambton and Creative County Committee
- By-Law #3 of 2023 to continue electronic meeting participation indefinitely
- Appointments to Agricultural, Seniors, Accessibility, and Adult Enrichment Centre advisory committees
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
The Council is meeting to discuss a COVID-19 update, recognize donors, and hear a presentation on sexual violence in the county. The body will also consider by-laws to update the County Emergency Response Plan and confirm previous resolutions.
- By-Law 23 of 2022 to update the County Emergency Response Plan
- Presentation by Chantal Butterfield on sexual violence and provincial funding for the Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton
- Presentation on the 'Welcome to Lambton' application for newcomers
- Annual Donations Report from the Finance, Facilities and Court Services Division
- By-Law 24 of 2022 to confirm resolutions and motions adopted up to November 2, 2022
Committee P.M.
The Committee is reviewing updates on long-term care staffing and COVID-19 outbreaks. Members are also discussing the completion of Bayside Centre renovations and a proposal to continue suspending new capital grant requests for 2023 to contain costs.
- Proposal to extend the moratorium on new 3rd party capital grant requests for 2023
- Bayside Centre renovation update with leasehold costs to date of approximately $4,975,000
- Report on long-term care staffing targets to reach four hours of direct care per resident by 2025
- COVID-19 update reporting an unresolved outbreak at Marshall Gowland Manor with 28 positive cases
- Planned $3.0 million in 2023 funding for 'purchase of service' agreements with CLCDC, SLEP, and Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing reports on 2022 roads and bridges construction, including a program deficit caused by asphalt cost increases and roundabout construction. The body is also discussing an updated emergency response plan and museum gallery renovations. Several items require a formal motion for approval.
- 2022 Roads and Bridges Construction program with $12.5 million for roads and $2.5 million for bridges/culverts
- Updated Emergency Response Plan (Report requiring a motion)
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collection Management report (Report requiring a motion)
- Status update on Lambton Heritage Museum exhibition gallery renovations
- Maintenance Activity Report covering April 2022 to October 2022
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will discuss a proposed $50,000 Waste-to-Energy pre-feasibility study and the 2022 Official Plan for the City of Sarnia. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update from the Medical Officer of Health and a report on ambulance donations to Nicaragua.
- Proposed $50,000 Waste-to-Energy pre-feasibility study via single source bid from WtERT Leaders
- Potential ratification or modification of the City of Sarnia Official Plan – 2022
- In-camera discussion regarding the acquisition of a property in the City of Sarnia
- Correspondence regarding Egremont Road and Nauvoo Road closure for roundabout construction
- Review of By-Law 22 of 2022 to confirm council resolutions and motions
Committee P.M.
The Committee is reviewing information reports on long-term care, corporate services, and social services. A primary focus is the Master Plan for Lambton Meadowview Villa, which evaluates six redevelopment options ranging from $48M to $80M.
- Redevelopment options for Lambton Meadowview Villa with cost estimates between $48M and $80M
- COVID-19 update for Lambton County Homes, including outbreaks at Lambton Meadowview Villa and Marshall Gowland Manor
- Report on National Housing Strategy Funding
- Information on fee reductions for school-aged licensed childcare programs
- Historical overview of County Levy apportionment to member municipalities
Committee A.M.
Committee A.M. is reviewing several information reports regarding public health, EMS operations, and environmental assessments. The body is also considering reports requiring motions regarding the Petrolia Library and museum collections management.
- Lambton County Woodlands Assessment 2022 showing woodland coverage dropped from 13.52% to 13.44%
- Report on the use of Schuldt Bequest for the Petrolia Library
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collections Management July 2022 report
- Information reports on 2022 Beach Water Quality Monitoring and Fall COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Campaign
- Opioid Trends Update and Lambton EMS Operations Update
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will discuss the ratification or modification of the City of Sarnia's 2022 Official Plan. The meeting also includes updates on waste management and municipal elections.
- Notice of Motion to ratify or return the City of Sarnia Official Plan 2022 for modifications
- Information Report on Waste Management Master Plan Update
- Information Report on Bill 3 - Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
- By-Law 20 of 2022 to appoint a Chief Building Official and Inspectors
- In-camera discussion regarding an office space agreement with the Province of Ontario
Committee P.M.
The Committee P.M. is reviewing several information reports regarding county services. Key discussions include COVID-19 response in long-term care homes and second-quarter occupancy and budget statistics.
- COVID-19 update for Lambton County Homes, including a recent outbreak at North Lambton Lodge
- Q2 2022 occupancy report for Marshall Gowland Manor, Lambton Meadowview Villa, and North Lambton Lodge
- 2022 Q2 Budget Monitoring Update Report
- Ontario Works caseload statistics update
- Maxwell Park Place Affordable Housing Development Update #4
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing second-quarter 2022 statistics for building services, planning, and cultural services. Members will consider motions regarding inspector by-law updates and increasing security at the Sarnia Library.
- Updated Appointments By-Law for Inspectors
- Proposal to increase security at Sarnia Library
- County Road 79 - Hobbs-McKenzie Drain Culvert Replacement information report
- Building permit value of $88,961,149 for the year-to-date
- Final approvals for subdivisions including Eroll Woods Phase 2 (125 lots) and Longo Holdings (104 lots)
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is meeting to discuss zero emission vehicle infrastructure and a proposed waste-to-energy study. The session includes delegations regarding conservation authority changes and farm safety addressing.
- Notice of Motion for a $50,000 Waste-to-Energy pre-feasibility study via single source bid
- Report on Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program - Next Steps
- Delegation from St. Clair Region Conservation Authority on Conservation Authorities Act changes
- Request from Lambton Farm Safety Association for 911 municipal addressing on properties
- By-Law #19 of 2022 to confirm resolutions and motions adopted up to July 6, 2022
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is reviewing the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Funds Statements. The body is considering the acceptance of the auditor's management letter and a response to a fraud and error communication letter from BDO Canada LLP.
- Review of 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements showing total revenues of $235,565,922 and total expenses of $218,844,434
- Review of Trust Funds Statements with total assets of $83,725,000
- Approval of a response letter to BDO Canada LLP regarding a March 2, 2022, fraud and error communication
- Review of long-term debt totaling $30,547,878
- Acceptance of the Auditor's Management Letter
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing reports on active transportation networks and the Next Generation 911 agreement between the OPP and Bell Canada. Members will also discuss library policy and a proposed property acquisition in the City of Sarnia during an in-camera session.
- Next Generation 911 Agreement between Ontario Provincial Police and Bell Canada
- County Road 80 (Courtright Line) Council Direction Update
- Early Learning Partnership between EarlyON Centres and Lambton County Library
- Library Policy Manual update
- Proposed property acquisition within the City of Sarnia (In-Camera)
Committee P.M.
The committee is reviewing the financial impacts of COVID-19 on the 2022 budget and updates regarding the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. Members are also considering an asset management program and updated financial policies. An in-camera session is scheduled to discuss a proposed property acquisition in the City of Sarnia.
- Proposed acquisition of property within the City of Sarnia
- Report on Asset Management Program - Moving Forward
- Report on Financial Policies
- Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report
- $5,404,412 in funding for Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is reviewing a proposed Community Safety & Well-Being Plan focusing on systemic racism, housing, poverty, and mental health. The body is also considering financing for capital projects and construction updates for County Road 22/79/9.
- Proposed Community Safety & Well-Being Plan 2022-2025
- By-Law 17 of 2022 to authorize long-term financing for capital projects not to exceed $3,000,000
- Report on roundabout construction for County Road 22/79/9
- Information report on Work-Life Balance – Disconnecting from Work Policy #H03-05
- Correspondence regarding a Brantford City Council resolution to release documents related to the Mohawk Institute Residential School
Committee P.M.
The committee is reviewing several information reports regarding COVID-19 updates at Long-Term Care Homes, funding changes, and occupancy rates. Additionally, the agenda includes statistical activity for Court Services and updates on Social Services.
- COVID-19 update regarding Lambton Meadowview Villa outbreak
- Long-Term Care funding increase of 1.75% for level-of-care global base funding
- New PPE funding stream of $35 per bed per month for Long-Term Care Homes
- Court Services reported $436,318 in new fines ordered during Q1 2022
- Federal Quarantine Act charges totaling $201,638 in the first quarter
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing correspondence regarding wind turbine setback recommendations and a highway widening study in Sarnia. Additional reports cover building services statistics, public health updates on opioids and seniors' care, and library and museum activity.
- Wind turbine setback recommendations: 2000m from noise receptors and 1200m from lot lines
- Highway 40 widening study: Indian Road to 0.6km north of Wellington Street, Sarnia
- Building Services 1st Quarter 2022 Statistics
- Library First Quarter 2022 Statistics
- Museums, Gallery & Archives First Quarter 2022 Statistics
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council's open session includes a delegation from J.D. Lawn Service seeking a parking exemption for contractors along County Road #7 (Lakeshore Road), reports on elected official remuneration and Old Lakeshore Road, and first and final readings of 2022 tax-rate by-laws. The meeting also includes an in-camera session for personnel matters and routine adoption of minutes and correspondence.
- Delegation from J.D. Lawn Service requesting contractor parking exemption on County Road #7 (Lakeshore Road) between Murphy Road and Telfer Road
- Report on County of Lambton Elected Official Remuneration
- Report on Old Lakeshore Road - City of Sarnia
- By-laws #10-13 of 2022 setting tax rate reductions, tax ratios, and upper-tier tax rates for 2022
- By-law #15 of 2022 to release interest in Old Lakeshore Road lands to City of Sarnia
Committee P.M.
Lambton County's Committee P.M. is meeting to receive information reports and consider motions on long-term care COVID-19 updates and enhanced funding, 2021 year-end monitoring, 2022 tax policy, and social services items including homelessness prevention and child care. The committee will also receive a letter confirming $1,130,200 in additional provincial-federal Social Services Relief Fund funding for COVID-19 recovery.
- COVID-19 update: LTC staff no longer required to be vaccinated as of April 1, 2022; visitors no longer require vaccination; indoor visits increased to four per resident
- Enhanced LTC funding: 2022-23 allocations for RN/RPN/PSW staffing supplement ($599.49 per bed/month) and Allied Health supplement ($112.94 per bed/month) for three County homes
- 2022 Tax Policy report requiring a motion
- Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan report requiring a motion
- Reaching Home Incremental Funding report requiring a motion
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council's open session includes a presentation on the Bluewater Health Helipad Project, an EMS operational performance review, and several reports and motions. Council will also receive and file correspondence, adopt minutes, and consider by-laws. The agenda includes both routine items and substantive discussions on emergency services and social assistance funding.
- EMS Operational Performance Review recommending a dedicated 12-hour vehicle in Sarnia
- Bluewater Health Helipad Project update with construction tender awarded March 25, 2022
- Notice of motion on climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy
- Notice of motion on predatory real-estate practices
- Motion requesting increased ODSP and Ontario Works funding
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is holding budget deliberations for the 2022 draft budget, reviewing departmental budgets and considering items referred to budget. Council will decide on a roundabout project at County Road 4 and County Road 31, and will reconsider a motion to exempt Bluewater Health grant requests from a capital grant moratorium. The meeting includes first, second, and third readings of by-laws to adopt the cash requirements budget and confirm council resolutions.
- Roundabout at County Road 4 (Petrolia Line) and County Road 31 (Kimball Road) referred to 2022 budget
- Notice of motion to reconsider vote on exempting Bluewater Health grant request from 2022 budget moratorium
- By-Law #6 of 2022 to adopt Cash Requirements Budget for 2022
- By-Law #7 of 2022 to confirm council resolutions up to March 2, 2022
- Review of departmental budgets beginning with County Council
Special Joint Meeting of the Standing Committees
This is a special joint meeting of both standing committees to release the 2022 County of Lambton Draft Budget. The Treasurer, Larry Palarchio, will present the budget. The meeting is electronic and livestreamed for public viewing.
- Release of the 2022 County of Lambton Draft Budget
- Presentation by Larry Palarchio, Treasurer
Committee P.M.
The Committee P.M. is reviewing updates regarding COVID-19 protocols in long-term care homes and the 2021 annual report for the Adult Enrichment Centre. The meeting also includes discussions on corporate service transitions and financial reserve reports.
- COVID-19 update regarding vaccine policies and visitor restrictions in long-term care
- Adult Enrichment Centre (AEC) Advisory Committee Annual Report 2021
- Annual Year-End Report on Reserves and Reserve Funds
- Tangible Capital Assets Policy Update
- In-camera discussion regarding municipal property security following a cyber incident
Committee A.M.
Lambton County's Committee A.M. is meeting electronically to receive updates on COVID-19, including a Medical Officer of Health update and vaccine delivery, and to review information reports on building services, libraries, museums, and woodlands. The committee will also consider motions on student nutrition program food funding, library policy manual updates, library donations, and a joint facilities review. Correspondence includes a provincial proposal to expedite electricity transmission projects in Southwestern Ontario and a sediment management report for the St. Clair River.
- Medical Officer of Health update on COVID-19
- Ministry of Energy proposal to prioritize transmission lines (Chatham to Lakeshore, St. Clair, Longwood to Lakeshore) via Order in Council
- Student Nutrition Program food funding report requiring a motion
- Library Policy Manual update report requiring a motion
- Lambton County Library Joint Facilities Review report requiring a motion
Woodlands Hearings Board
The Woodlands Hearings Board will hold a public hearing on an application by Cortrudy Farms Ltd. for an exemption to remove 22.7 acres of woodland at 6841 Zion Line, Township of Warwick, for agricultural drainage and cropping. Staff recommend denying the full request but approving a smaller 4.4-acre exemption for tile drainage. The board will also consider compensation if any removal is approved.
- Application W-001-22 by Cortrudy Farms Ltd. to remove 22.7 acres of woodland
- Staff recommend denial of 22.7-acre removal, approval of 4.4-acre tile drainage exemption
- Property is part of a 210-acre woodland zoned Environmentally Protected Woodlot (EP-WD)
- Applicant offered to plant trees on marginal lands as compensation
- Public hearing held electronically via Zoom on February 15, 2022
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is meeting to hear delegations, including a request to partner with Sarnia on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and updates from economic and tourism agencies. Council will also consider endorsing Sarnia's resolution on 'catch and release' justice and a fire code review request. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including a $10 million borrowing authorization.
- Delegation requesting partnership with City of Sarnia for active transportation on county roads (e.g., Indian Road North, London Road/Line)
- By-law #2 of 2022 to authorize bank borrowing up to $10,000,000 for current operations
- By-law #3 of 2022 to prohibit parking on Lakeshore Road between Murphy Road and Telfer Road in Sarnia
- Endorsement request from Sarnia regarding 'catch and release' justice in Ontario
- Information report on Housing and Homelessness Community Input Survey
Committee A.M.
The Committee A.M. is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several infrastructure items, including a parking restriction on County Road 7 (Lakeshore Road) and road widening dedications on County Road 26 (Mandaumin Road). They will also receive updates on COVID-19 activities, a medical tiered response agreement with Sarnia, and cultural services operations. The agenda includes appointments to committees and a proposal to remove library fines.
- Amend By-Law No. 7 of 2013 to prohibit parking on both sides of County Road 7 (Lakeshore Road) from Murphy Road to Telfer Road in Sarnia
- Road widening dedications on County Road 26 (Mandaumin Road) involving multiple properties in St. Clair and Enniskillen Townships
- Appoint one member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee and four members to the Audit Committee
- Remove fines from overdue library materials
- Receive correspondence from other health units regarding IPAC funding and COVID-19 as a designated disease
Committee P.M.
Lambton County's Committee P.M. will hear updates on COVID-19, long-term care, and social services, and will vote on the 2022 Services and Fees Schedule. The committee will also nominate a chair and vice-chair, appoint a member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, and discuss collective bargaining in closed session.
- 2022 Services and Fees Schedule report requiring a motion
- Medical Officer of Health update on COVID-19
- Long-term care accommodation rates: basic co-payment stays at $62.18/day; semi-private premium $12.78/day; private premium $26.64/day until Oct 1, 2022
- Maxwell Park Place Affordable Housing Update #3
- Closed session on collective bargaining with SEIU Local 1 Canada and CUPE Local 1291
Special Meeting of Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is holding a special meeting to receive KPMG's findings on its financial services and payroll/HR processes, funded by Ontario's Municipal Modernization Program. The review identified system weaknesses and inefficiencies, and the County has applied for a grant to replace its aging HRIS, estimated at $1 million. Council will hear presentations and receive information reports on these topics.
- KPMG review of Financial Services and Payroll/HR processes
- Application for MMP grant to fund new HRIS (estimated $1 million)
- HRIS system is over 18 years old and has limitations
- KPMG identified 3 high/low observations and 1 medium improvement opportunity
- No in-camera items; meeting is open session