Lambton County public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Council will hear presentations on the proposed 2024-2028 Lambton EMS Master Plan and a childcare crisis report from the Petrolia Childcare Advocacy Group. The body will also consider a lease agreement with the Lambton County Community Development Corporation and discuss potential changes to the council meeting structure.
- Proposed Lambton EMS Master Plan 2024-2028
- By-Law #31 of 2023: Lease Agreement with Lambton County Community Development Corporation
- Presentation on a 40-unit housing project by Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation
- Huron Shores Area Transit report featuring a $3,065,946 budget (2018-2025)
- Public information sessions for Highway 40 Widening and Twin Creeks Environmental Centre Landfill Optimization
Committee P.M.
The Committee is reviewing reports on long-term care fire drills, budget monitoring, and social services. Members are also asked to approve the 2024 meeting schedule and committee rotations.
- Social housing insurance premium increase to $932,401.30 for Nov 2023 – Nov 2024
- Proposed 2024 Council and Committee meeting schedule
- 2023 Q3 Budget Monitoring Update forecasting a $178,300 surplus
- Annual fire drill results for Lambton Meadowview Villa, Marshall Gowland Manor, and North Lambton Lodge
- Report on County position regarding sanctioned outdoor encampments
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing reports on the Emergency Medical Services Master Plan 2024-2028 and Public Works staffing. The meeting also includes quarterly statistics for building, planning, and cultural services, and a discussion on potential land acquisition in the City of Sarnia.
- Emergency Medical Services Master Plan 2024-2028
- Public Works Departmental Staffing report
- Potential acquisition or lease of lands in the City of Sarnia
- Building Services 3rd Quarter 2023 statistics showing $114,387,619 in construction value
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collection Management September 2023 report
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
The council is meeting to review reports on the county's 175th anniversary and public health initiatives. The session includes updates on community safety, extreme temperature initiatives, and the 2022 annual report for Lambton Public Health.
- Report on the 175th Anniversary of Lambton County
- By-Law #29 of 2023 to appoint a Chief Building Official and Inspectors
- Information reports on Community Safety and Well-Being and Extreme Temperature Initiatives
- By-Law #28 of 2023 to repeal and replace Schedule A of By-Law No. 19 of 2016
- Correspondence regarding cigarette producer responsibility from the Township of The Archipelago
Committee A.M.
The Committee A.M. is reviewing updates on the 2023 Roads and Bridges Construction Program and maintenance activities from April to October 2023. The body is also considering motions regarding speed limit adjustments on Country Road 7 and updates to the Library Policy Manual.
- 2023 Roads and Bridges Construction Program involving $10.5 million for roads and $2 million for bridges/culverts
- Proposed speed limit adjustment on Country Road 7 for PXO
- Notice of study for Highway 21 rehabilitation from Forest to 0.5 km south of Lambton Road 7
- Review of Library Policy Manual
- Update to Appointment By-Law for Inspectors
Committee P.M.
The committee is discussing preparedness for the fall/winter respiratory virus surge in long-term care homes. Members are also deciding on corporate policy reviews, policing grant reviews, and new affordable housing units.
- Report on affordable housing initiatives for new units
- Policing Grant Review
- County Council Corporate Policy Review
- Information report on affordable housing site review
- Respiratory season preparedness for long-term care homes
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is reviewing a recommended plan to install a roundabout at the intersection of County Road 4 (Petrolia Line) and County Road 31 (Kimball Road) to reduce collisions. The body is also discussing housing affordability and an incentive program for additional dwelling units.
- Intersection improvement study for County Road 4 and County Road 31 recommending a roundabout
- Report on the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force
- Additional Dwelling Unit Incentive Program report
- Update on the Province's new plan to strengthen public health
- Potential acquisition of property in the City of Sarnia (discussed in-camera)
Special Joint Meeting of the Standing Committees
The Standing Committees are holding a special joint meeting. The primary purpose is to move into an in-camera session to receive a report regarding the potential acquisition of property in the City of Sarnia.
- Report on potential property acquisition in the City of Sarnia
Committee P.M.
The Committee is reviewing the Master Plan for Lambton Meadowview Villa, where staff recommend pausing full redevelopment due to lack of provincial funding. Instead, the County is advancing a 10-bed 'Small House' pilot project for dementia care. The body is also reviewing a corporate strategic plan and court services statistics.
- Proposed 10-bed Small House development as a renovation and expansion of the Villa's administrative wing
- Villa redevelopment cost estimate increased from $73M (Fall 2022) to $86M (Fall 2023)
- Strategic Plan Review and Update report
- Courts Services 2nd Quarter 2023 Statistics and Activity report
- In-camera discussions regarding collective bargaining with Unifor Local 302, LiUNA Local 3000, Unifor Local 444, SEIU, and ONA LPH
Committee A.M.
The committee is meeting to discuss the Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and various cultural service updates. Members will review reports on library security, policy manuals, and the strategic plan review.
- Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan
- Building security and employee safety at Sarnia Library
- Library Policy Manual
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collection Management July 2023
- Strategic Plan Review and Update
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
The Council will review a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and 2024 new capital grant requests. The meeting includes delegations regarding food waste diversion, affordable housing, and emergency management restructuring.
- Report on Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
- Report on 2024 New Capital Grant Requests
- Ministry of Health funding for Lambton Public Health: $70,000 base and $169,000 one-time funding
- Delegation from Food Cycle Science on Municipal Food Waste Diversion
- Delegation from Storyboard Solutions regarding affordable housing
Committee P.M.
The committee is reviewing updates to long-term care occupancy and COVID-19 measures, as well as a 2.5% increase in accommodation co-payment rates. Members will also consider reports on affordable housing initiatives, homelessness outreach, and provincial offences court resources.
- 2.5% inflationary increase for long-term care basic co-payment rates (now $65.32 per day)
- Reports on Affordable Housing Initiatives and Homelessness Community Outreach Services
- 2023-Q2 Budget Monitoring Report
- Report on Judicial Resources Impacts on Provincial Offences Court
- Service and Innovation Planning Proposal for Employment Services
Committee A.M.
The Committee A.M. is reviewing infrastructure, public health, and cultural services reports. Key items include the launch of a cloud-based permitting system and road rehabilitation on County Road 33.
- Launch of Cloudpermit electronic permit/by-law portal on September 14, 2023
- Road rehabilitation of County Road 33 (Front Street) from London Road to Exmouth Street, including proposed bicycle lanes
- Report on County Road 79 (Nauvoo Road) bridge rehabilitations
- Report on Rural/Inter-Community Transit
- Library Policy Manual and Museums, Gallery & Archives Collections Management reports
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Council will hear a delegation from the Rotary Club of Sarnia regarding supportive and affordable housing. The body is also considering a report on the Housing Accelerator Fund and a potential property acquisition in the City of Sarnia.
- Delegation from Rotary Club of Sarnia regarding supportive and affordable housing
- Report on the Housing Accelerator Fund
- In-camera discussion on potential property acquisition in the City of Sarnia
- By-Law #24 of 2023 to regulate parking
- Information reports on Lambton Public Health budget pressures and school pupil immunization status
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is reviewing the draft 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Funds Statements provided by BDO Canada LLP. The body is considering recommendations to accept these statements, the Auditors Management Letter, and a response to a fraud and error communication letter.
- Review of 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements showing an annual surplus of $13,255,752
- Review of Trust Funds Statements with total assets of $83,178
- Approval of a response letter to BDO Canada LLP regarding a fraud and error communication dated April 21, 2023
- Review of long-term debt with principal repayments of $14,011,000 scheduled for 2023-2027
- Acceptance of the Auditors Management Letter
Committee P.M.
The Committee is considering the addition of a full-time PC Specialist to the IT Department to address hardware and software support needs. The body is also reviewing a first-quarter financial update and a proposed update to the Signing Authority Process Policy.
- Proposal to hire a full-time PC Specialist with an estimated 2024 annual cost of $118,000
- Proposed amendment to the F00-02 Signing Authority Policy
- First Quarter Financial Update reporting a projected balanced position for 2023
- Additional funding of $2,045,100 for the Homelessness Prevention Program (2023-2024)
- Additional allocation of $375,000 for the purchase/renovation of 244 Devine Street
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing reports on temporary parking restrictions and the Mallroad Library Relocation Project. Members will also receive information regarding active transportation and the 2023 Provincial Policy Statement update.
- Report on Temporary Parking Restriction (Amend By-Law 16 of 1998)
- Mallroad Library Relocation Project and Naming Request
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collections Management report
- Request from Town of Plympton-Wyoming for streetlighting at Douglas Line and County Road 30
- Confirmation from Emergency Management Ontario that the County met 13 program elements for 2022
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council is meeting to discuss public health updates, social services, and administrative appointments. The body will consider several by-laws, including long-term financing for capital projects and changes to building services rates.
- By-Law #20: Authorize long-term financing for capital projects not to exceed $8,500,000
- By-Law #22: Increase the Building Services Department’s chargeable rate
- Appointment of a Deputy Treasurer
- Delegation from Marilyn Gifford regarding the need for more doctor residency programs
- Notice of Motion to trial meeting as a whole county council once a month
Committee P.M.
The Committee P.M. is reviewing reports on long-term care regulations, quality initiatives, and a new travelling day program. Members will decide on amending the 2023 Services and Fees Schedule to increase building inspection and by-law enforcement fees.
- Proposed increase to Building Inspection and By-Law Enforcement fees
- Launch of a travelling day program in Forest and Watford starting June 1, 2023
- Report on Phase 2 changes to Ontario Regulation 246/22 regarding long-term care staffing and medication
- 2022 LTC Quality Initiative Report on emergency visits and resident experience
- Report on Housing Services Department staff
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing first-quarter 2023 statistics for building, planning, and cultural services. Members will consider a report on the County Official Plan Comprehensive Review and various library and museum management items.
- County Official Plan Comprehensive Review report
- Building Services 1st Quarter 2023 Statistics: $27,753,258 total construction value
- Lambton County Library Joint Library Facilities Review
- Libraries Donations report (January 1 to March 31, 2023)
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collections Management report
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Council will hear a request from No One Stands Alone for $20,000 per year for three years to fund mental health agency booklets. The meeting also includes discussions on homelessness prevention and the removal of an inactive rail crossing.
- Funding request of $20,000/year for 3 years from No One Stands Alone for mental health booklets
- Proposed removal of CSX Transportation rail crossing at Broadway Street in St. Clair Township
- Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan 2023 to 2024
- By-Law #17 of 2023 to establish and levy tax rates for upper tier purposes for 2023
- By-Law #18 of 2024 to regulate low-speed vehicles on County Highways
Committee P.M.
The committee is reviewing 2022 year-end monitoring, councillor remuneration, and long-term care inspection reports. Members will consider motions regarding the 2023 Tax Policy, housing funding allocations, and the Devine Street update.
- Projected 2022 year-end surplus of $525,000
- 2022 total Council remuneration and related expenses of $518,918.66
- 2022 convention costs totaling $33,285.38
- 2022 Long-Term Care inspections for Lambton Meadowview Villa, Marshall Gowland Manor, and North Lambton Lodge
- Proposed 2023 Tax Policy and Housing Funding Allocations Year 5 & 6
Committee A.M.
The Committee is reviewing a five-year roads construction plan and reports on ambulance response times and museum renovations. The body is also considering a motion to oppose new utility locate fees proposed by Enbridge Gas.
- Proposed motion to oppose Enbridge Gas charging $200 CAD for utility locates
- 2023-2027 Roads Construction Program with approximately $14 million in funding
- Low-Speed Vehicles Pilot Program (requires motion)
- Museums, Gallery & Archives Collections Management report (requires motion)
- Notice of Proposed Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Twin Creeks Landfill Site
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Council is discussing the Sarnia Official Plan, specifically regarding settlement area boundary expansions and land use in Bright's Grove. The meeting includes reports on the Lambton Drug and Alcohol Strategy and housing supply challenges.
- Review of Sarnia Official Plan and proposed development of 530 acres in Bright's Grove
- Report on Lambton Drug and Alcohol Strategy implementation
- Report on Housing Supply Challenge
- By-Law #11 of 2023 to regulate parking on County Road 29
- Proposed budget procedure change to include previous year actuals in tax base analysis
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Council is meeting to review departmental budgets and adopt the 2023 Cash Requirements Budget. The session includes decisions on previously tabled infrastructure projects and a request regarding policing grants.
- Review of 2023 Draft Budget and adoption of By-Law #9 (Cash Requirements Budget)
- Decision on roundabout work at County Road 4 (Petrolia Line) and County Road 31 (Kimball Road)
- Decision on installing traffic signals at County Road 4 (Petrolia Line) and County Road 31 (Kimball Road)
- Request from Town of Petrolia to increase the annual policing grant from $17,069.00
Special Joint Meeting of the Standing Committees
The Standing Committees will meet to review the 2023 County of Lambton Draft Budget. The meeting also includes an update on activities and plans from Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
- Release of the 2023 County of Lambton Draft Budget presentation by Treasurer Larry Palarchio
- Update on Tourism Sarnia-Lambton activities and plans by Executive Director Mark Perrin
Committee P.M.
The Committee P.M. is reviewing several reports across long-term care, corporate services, finance, and social services. A key proposal seeks to authorize the transfer of provincial Part III offence prosecutions to the County of Lambton.
- Proposed transfer of Part III POA offence prosecutions, estimated to save $16,000-$20,000 annually
- Child Care Expansion Plan report requiring a motion
- Annual Year-End Report on Reserves and Reserve Funds requiring a motion
- Adult Enrichment Centre Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report
- Source Protection Committee appointment of Lambton County Nominee
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing reports on infrastructure, public health, and cultural services. Key decisions include policies for land purchases for road widenings and parking restrictions on County Road 29.
- Policy for Land Purchase - County Road Widenings
- County Road 29 (Indian Road) Parking Restrictions
- International Oil Heritage Conference and Tour report
- Source Protection Committee appointment of Lambton County Nominee
- Bonnie Doon Bridge Rehabilitation information report
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
County Council is meeting to discuss various delegations, including updates on the Bluewater Health Helipad Project and affordable housing. The body will consider several by-laws and motions regarding waste management and traffic signals.
- By-Law #5 of 2023 to authorize bank borrowing for current operations up to $10,000,000
- Proposed $50,000 Waste-to-Energy pre-feasibility study
- Motion to install traffic light signals at Petrolia Line and Kimball Road in 2023
- Request for a letter of support for Enbridge Battery Energy Storage in St. Clair Township
- By-Law #7 of 2023 to provide for service fees and charges
Special Meeting of Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Council received presentations on a joint review of library facilities and a KPMG report on the digitization of County processes. The meeting focused on identifying infrastructure gaps in libraries and improving operational efficiencies through new technology.
- KPMG report on digitization of Financial and Social Services
- Proposed $1.45M investment for 2025-2027 for ERP implementation and M365 expansion
- Joint Library Facilities Review identifying a need for 9,100 additional square feet of space by 2031
- Proposed library improvements including expansions in Camlachie and redevelopment of Sombra and Point Edward branches
- Proposal to combine Mooretown and Courtright libraries into one larger facility
Committee P.M.
The Committee is deciding on the 2023 Services and Fees Schedule and the extension of the Integrity Commissioner's agreement. Members are also discussing the expansion of adult day programs and the potential hiring of two full-time nurse practitioners for long-term care homes.
- 2023 Services and Fees Schedule
- Integrity Commissioner agreement extension
- Clerk and Deputy Clerk appointments
- One-time $107,392 funding for Adult Day Program expansion
- Proposed hiring of 2 FTE Nurse Practitioners with potential $250,000 annual cost if provincial funding is not approved
Committee A.M.
The committee is reviewing 3rd quarter 2022 statistics for building, library, and museum services. Members are also discussing the impacts of Bill 23 on planning and development charges and considering reports on road speed limits and intersection safety.
- Report on the intersection of County Road 22 & County Road 8
- Speed limit reviews for various locations along the County Road network
- Building Services 3rd Quarter 2022 statistics showing $136,729,640 in total construction value
- Information report on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and its impact on development charges
- Libraries donations report for July 1 to September 30, 2022