TOWN OF KINGSVILLE
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
AGENDA

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Unico Community Centre

37 Beech Street

Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Potawatomie and Odawa) and the Traditional ancestral, unceded territory of Caldwell First Nation; the original people of Point Pelee, Pelee Island and its surrounding waters. We recognize and respect the First Nations who are stewards of the land and waters of Turtle Island and who have embraced this stewardship since time immemorial. We would also like to acknowledge all the moccasins who have walked lands of Turtle Island.

C.

Moment of Silent Reflection and National Anthem

D.

Mayor's Welcome and Remarks

E.

Amendments to the Agenda

F.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

When a member of Council has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any matter which is the subject of consideration at this Meeting of Council (or that was the subject of consideration at the previous Meeting of Council at which the member was not in attendance), the member shall disclose the pecuniary interest and its general nature, prior to any consideration of the matter.​

G.

Report Out of Closed Session

Council entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, on August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and 8:32 pm, respectively, to discuss the following items:

Item I - Land Acquisition Update (Cedar Island Channel) heard under Section 239(2)(c), being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality. There is a public report on tonight's Agenda regarding this matter; and,

Item II - Legal Update heard under Section 239(2)(f), being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and Section 239(2)(e) being litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. There is nothing further to report.

The Committee of the Whole entered into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, on August 12, 2025, at 9:06 p.m. to discuss the following items:

Item I - Strategic Plan and 2024-2025 Priorities related to Personnel Matters to be heard under Section 239(2)(b) being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees and under Section 239(2)(d) being labour relations or employee negotiations. There is nothing further to report; and;

Item II - Strategic Plan and 2024-2025 Priorities related to Legal Matters to be heard under Section 239(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. There is nothing further to report.

H.

Delegations

I.

Presentations

J.

Matters Subject to Notice

1.

Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by 1000057229 Ontario Inc. - Gardner Estates

• Recommended Action

  That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 2023-02 to amend the zoning on parts of the subject land, municipally known as 0 Seacliff Dr., and legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Eastern Division Town of Kingsville, be approved in the following manner:

  1. Amend the zoning on Blocks 19-26 and 30 to 37, as shown on the Draft Plan of Subdivision, from “Lakeshore Residential Holding (LR (h))” to “Lakeshore Residential Exception 36 - Holding (LR-36 (h))” to include semi-detached dwellings and dwelling units; and townhouse dwellings and townhouse dwelling units (with a maximum of four townhouse dwelling units in each townhouse dwelling; and when located on two adjacent blocks within an approved plan of subdivision) as additional permitted uses;
  2. Amend the zoning on Block 64, and the southern portion of the Lots 56 to 59 inclusive (as shown on the Draft Plan of Subdivision) from “Lakeshore Residential Holding (LR (h))” to Environmental Reserve District Holding (ERD (h)) along the lake to prohibit any improvements or construction; and
  3. Amend the zoning on Block 60 and Block 63 (Appendix B - Draft Plan of Subdivision) from “Lakeshore Residential-Holding (LR (h))” to “Public Utilities/Facilities (MG)-Holding (MG (h))” to allow for the placement of the required municipal storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure to service the entire subdivision; and

  That By-law 57-2025, being a by-law to amend Kingsville’s Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw No. 1-2014, be adopted during the By-law stage of this Council Agenda; and

  
  That Administration be directed to advise the County of Essex that the Town of Kingsville has no concern or comment regarding the proposed draft Plan of Subdivision (County File No. 37-T-24001, subject to: 

  1. the required Zoning By-law amendment as described in this report,
  2. conditions as may be outlined by the County in the draft approval,
  3. the execution of the necessary Subdivision Agreement(s) between the applicant and the Town to ensure that all required municipal infrastructure and services are designed and built to the satisfaction of the Town, and
  4. that all required financial contributions (including letters of credit, securities and insurances) and conveyances be dedicated to the satisfaction of the town; and

  That all comments from the public and Council with respect to the application for the proposed plan of subdivision and the above conditions be forwarded to the County of Essex (the Approval Authority).

2.

Section 4 Petition – Smith Newman Drain Branch - Extension

• Recommended Action

  That the Engineer's Report prepared by RC Spencer Associates Inc. pursuant to Section 4 of the Drainage Act and dated May 20, 2025, on the Petition Drain – Smith Newman Drain Branch - Extension, be adopted.

K.

Reports - Planning and Development Services

1.

Drainage Contracting Services Roster – 2025-2027

• Recommended Action

  That the Drainage Contracting Services Roster be approved for a three-year term ending September 15, 2028, and;

  That the Mayor and Acting Clerk be authorized to execute the requisite agreements.

2.

Tender Award - Road 3 West Bridge over Nelson Drain

• Recommended Action

  That the Road 3 West over Nelson Drain Bridge Replacement Tender be awarded to Sterling Ridge Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $749,900.00 (excluding HST) and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the requisite agreement.

3.

Application for Extension for Branco Estates Subdivision Approval - County of Essex File 37-T-13001

• Recommended Action

  That the request for an extension of subdivision approval for County file 37-T-13001 be supported for a period of two (2) years; and,

  That Administration be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County of Essex for their approval.

4.

Application for Part Lot Control - 175 Wigle Avenue

• Recommended Action

  That Part Lot Control By-law 55-2025 to allow lots 1-12 and lots 15-18 on Plan 12R-30165 to be exempt from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, be adopted during the By-law stage of the Council Agenda;

  And That Administration be directed to forward By-law 55-2025 for Part Lot Control Exemption application to the County of Essex for final approval and register any by-law on title as required.

5.

Town Hall, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Public Operations - Facilities Needs Assessment

• Recommended Action

  That Council authorize Administration to proceed with retaining the architectural consulting services of Architecttura Inc. to:

  1. Review the feasibility of relocating the Ontario Provincial Police – Kingsville Detachment (“OPP”) to the Municipal Office Building located at 2021 Division Road North (“Town Hall”), and;
  2. Complete a programming and needs assessment of all Town Hall Departments (including Public Works and the Water and Wastewater Department) to conceptualize the required building and property size needed to accommodate a future Town Hall and Public Operations yard; and

  That a reserve transfer of up to $46,620 from the Property Acquisition & Development Reserve be authorized to fund the architectural consulting services.

L.

Reports - Finance and Corporate Services

1.

Kingscoast Estate Winery – Application for a “By-the-Glass Endorsement” to a Winery Licence

• Recommended Action

  That the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville supports Kingscoast Estate Winery’s Application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for a “Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence – By-the-Glass Endorsement” at its manufacturing site (1000 McCain Side Road, Kingsville).

2.

Cedar Island Channel Lands

• Recommended Action

  That Administration be directed to prepare and send formal correspondence to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (the “DFO”) to initiate discussions on the potential acquisition of lands in the Cedar Island Channel.

M.

Reports - Fire Rescue Services

1.

Cottam Fire Station (North) Lands for Parking, Storage, and Training

• Recommended Action

  That Administration be authorized to utilize and designate the underlying lands of the older Cottam Center & Library, once demolition is complete, for the exclusive use of the Kingsville Fire Department, for parking and training purposes.

N.

Reports - Public Operations

1.

Parks and Recreation Operational Plan

• Recommended Action

  That Council Approve the following:

  1. Parks and Recreation Operational Standards and Service Levels as outlined in this Report;
  2. The renting of rooms in the Arena during the summer season be discontinued;
  3. The provision of tables and chairs for wedding rentals be discontinued; and
  4. The reduction or elimination of garden beds at Dock Road, Mettawa’s Parking Lot, Chestnut and King Street, Division Road South at Lakeside, Town Hall, the east side of the arena, and around the entire perimeter of Grovedale.

O.

Consent Agenda

1.

Communities in Bloom Committee Minutes - June 3, 2025

2.

Fantasy of Lights Committee Minutes - June 17, 2025

3.

BIA Board of Management Minutes - July 8, 2025

4.

Committee of Adjustment & Appeals Minutes - July 15, 2025

5.

Migration Festival Committee Minutes - July 22, 2025

6.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 11, 2025

7.

Committee of the Whole Minutes - August 12, 2025

P.

Correspondence

Q.

Notices of Motion

R.

Unfinished Business and Announcements

S.

By-laws

• Recommended Action

  That the following By-laws be given three readings and finally pass:

  55 - Being a By-law to exempt certain lands from Part Lot Control (lots 1-12 and lots 15-18 on Plan 12R-30165) (175 Wigle);

  56 - Being a By-law to provide for the New Section 4 Drain- Extension of the Branch of the Smith Newman Drain, in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex; and

  57 - Being a By-law to  amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville

  58 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its September 15, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council.

T.

Closed Session

• Recommended Action

  That Council enter into Closed Session at X:XX pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss the following item:

  Item I - Parks and Recreation Service Levels to be heard under Section 239(2)(b), being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees; and, Section 239(2)(d), being labour relations or employee negotiations.

U.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action

  That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at  p.m.