TOWN OF KINGSVILLE
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
AGENDA

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Unico Community Centre
37 Beech Street
Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A9

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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.

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.​

Pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council entered into Closed Session at 6:25 p.m. on February 24, 2025, to discuss the following items:


Item I - Update on Sanitary Sewer Issue heard under Section 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and, 239(2)(k) being a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instructions to be applied to negotiations. There is nothing further to report.
Item II – Traffic Safety Issue heard under Section 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. There is nothing further to report.
Item III - West Side Collector Road Land Acquisitions heard under 239(2)(c) being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; and, Section 239(2)(f) being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. There is nothing further to report.

Rodney Bouchard, General Manager & Chief Executive Officer of UWSS Inc. appearing before Council to provide provide an update on UWSS progress since restructuring, provide information on UWSS projects and how they benefit/affect their municipality, and to speak to UWSS water rate adjustments and how they affect their residents and businesses.

  • Recommended Action

    That the Official Plan Amendment application OPA & ZBA-2025-1, to amend the Official Pan for the Town of Kingsville, on the subject property municipally known as 197 Lansdowne Avenue from “Industrial” to “Commercial”, be approved;

    And that the Zoning By-law Amendment application OPA & ZBA-2025-1, to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014 for the Town of Kingsville, on the subject property municipally known as 197 Lansdowne Avenue from ‘Light Industrial with Exception 4 (M1-4)’ to ‘General Commercial with Exception 9 (C4-9)” with the site-specific exception providing for a reduction of parking requirements to 42 spaces; and to exempt the turning radius for trucks and trailers from hard surfacing requirements be approved;

    And that corresponding By-law 16-2025 and By-law 17-2025, be adopted during the By-law stage of the Council Agenda.

  • Recommended Action

    That the Subdivision Agreement for 175 Wigle Avenue (Abrahams) in the Town of Kingsville for 18 blocks for a total of 36 semi-detached dwelling units, one (1) Block (Block 19) for temporary cul-de-sac and an L-shaped right of way (Street ‘A’ to be named Sarkis Street), which will be dedicated as a public road, be approved; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement and register the Agreement on Title; and,

    That corresponding By-law 18-2025 to amend the zoning on the lands described in the Draft Plan of Subdivision in the Town of Kingsville from “Low Density Urban Residential 2.1 – Holding with exception 19 [R2.1-19 (h)] to “Low Density Urban Residential 2.1 – Holding with exception 19 (R2.1-19) be adopted during the By-law stage of the Council Agenda. 

  • Recommended Action

    That Council direct Administration to proceed with planning and installation of a full traffic signal at the intersection of Woodycrest Ave and Jasperson Drive;

    And that Council direct Administration to make a formal request to the Greater Essex County District School Board to widen the full length of their south driveway access at 1620 Jasperson Drive.

  • Recommended Action

    That Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to enter into a Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with the South Essex Community Council (“SECC”), for exclusive use of a 2,320 sq. ft. unit within Lions Hall a period of five (5) years.

  • Recommended Action

    That Council approves Kingsville BIA’s request to draw up to $24,550 (plus tax) from their BIA Reserve to expand their advertising and promotion campaigns.

  • Recommended Action

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Joint Use Agreement of Facilities with the Greater Essex County District School Board.

Mayor Rogers may move or cause to have moved the following:


Whereas the Town of Kingsville (the “Town”) is a historically rich and vibrant community; 
 
And whereas many of the Town’s buildings reflect a diverse range of architectural styles from various design periods;
 
And whereas it is desirable to encourage high-quality design and streetscape that reflects the historic character of Kingsville’s cultural heritage; 
 
Now therefore be it resolved that Council directs Administration to prepare a Report to Council outlining a design guideline program for new and existing residential and commercial construction. Administration to make recommendations about the scope and geography of this program.

  • Recommended Action

    That the following By-law be given a third reading and finally pass:

    7-2025 - Being a By-law to provide for a realignment of a portion of the No. 47 Drain – North Branch of the East Branch at a total estimated cost of $15,160.00 in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex

  • Recommended Action

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

    16-2025 – Being a By-law to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Kingsville;

    17-2025 – Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville;

    18-2025 – Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1-2014, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville;

    19-2025 – Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its March 17, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council.

  • Recommended Action

    That Council adjourns this Regular Meeting at  p.m.