Regular Meeting of Council

Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:59 a.m. in order to sit as the Court of Revision

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on March 15, 2023 be adopted as printed.

Items 8.1 through 8.10 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 5, 2023 be adopted as recommended.

Report PWE-16-2023, re: 2023 Sidewalk Program be received; AND THAT Council endorse the 2023 Sidewalk Program.

Report PWE 17-2023, re: 2023 Vision Zero Campaign be received; AND THAT Council endorse the continuation of the Vision Zero Campaign for 2023.

Council receive report PWE 18-2023 Budget Overage for Bridge B-301 Rehabilitation be received; AND THAT Council approve the Overage to Capital budget 23-3117 as contained in this report in the amount of $165,000 for a total budget of $522,500; AND THAT Council approve the change in funding source from the Canada Community Benefit Fund to the Roads Capital Reserve Fund for project 23-3117.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.7, item 11.10 and items 11.12 through 11.15 listed on the April 5, 2023 agenda as information.

concerns surrounding the accuracy of the Voters’ List has been highlighted in elections past and inaccuracies continue to plague municipal elections; AND WHEREAS the Chief Electoral Officer for the Province of Ontario now has the responsibility to prepare and maintain a Permanent Register of Electors, under the Elections Act, for future municipal elections; AND WHEREAS an accurate Permanent Register of Electors is paramount in upholding the integrity of democratic government; AND WHEREAS an accurate Permanent Register of Electors could increase voter turnout statistics and possibly contribute to positive voter apathy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre requests that the Province of Ontario, through Elections Ontario and the Chief Electoral Officer utilize any resources available to produce the highest quality Permanent Register of Electors; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Elections Ontario, MPP Monte McNaughton and Ontario Municipal Councils for their support.

WHEREAS, the Council Municipality of Middlesex Centre values equality and inclusivity in all areas of life, including politics; WHEREAS, women have historically been underrepresented in politics, and continue to face barriers and discrimination in their pursuit of elected office; WHEREAS, misogyny and harassment have been identified as significant challenges for women in politics, both in Canada and around the world; WHEREAS, the Municipality of Middlesex Centre believes that all individuals have the right to participate in a political environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and misogyny; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipality of Middlesex Centre expresses its support for women in politics and their right to participate in a political environment that is free from misogyny and harassment, and where everyone feels equal. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipality of Middlesex Centre commits to taking steps to ensure that our political environment is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other identity factors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipality of Middlesex Centre encourages other municipalities in Ontario and across Canada to join us in supporting women in politics and promoting gender equality in all areas of society. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to all Ontario Municipalities for endorsement, the Premier of Ontario, the Min

WHEREAS, Enbridge recently made an announcement of their intention to begin charging third-party contractors and other utilities $200 CAD (plus applicable taxes) for utility locates where a field locate is required; AND WHEREAS, third-party contractors include Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS, these locate requests are only required as Ontario municipalities have allowed utilities to use municipal right of ways at no charge to the utilities; AND WHEREAS, this announcement of new downloaded costs will negatively impact the budgets of Ontario municipalities which are already burdened; AND WHEREAS, if Enbridge is successful in implementing this new charge, a precedence is set for other utility companies to also begin charging for locates; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLOVED, that the Municipality of Middlesex Centre strongly opposes these utility locate costs being downloaded to Ontario municipalities by Enbridge Gas or other utilities; AND THAT, the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery make it clear that these costs must be borne by the utilities themselves; AND THAT, this decision be forwarded to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma, Minister of Energy Todd Smith, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Monte McNaughton, the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

By-laws 2023-034 through to By-law 2023-039 listed on the April 5, 2023 Council agenda be adopted as printed.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the April 5, 2023 Council meeting at 10:44 a.m.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 9:59 a.m. in order to sit as the Court of Revision

THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on March 15, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT Items 8.1 through 8.10 listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 5, 2023 be adopted as recommended.

THAT Report PWE-16-2023, re: 2023 Sidewalk Program be received; AND THAT Council endorse the 2023 Sidewalk Program.

THAT Report PWE 17-2023, re: 2023 Vision Zero Campaign be received; AND THAT Council endorse the continuation of the Vision Zero Campaign for 2023.

THAT Council receive report PWE 18-2023 Budget Overage for Bridge B- 301 Rehabilitation be received; AND THAT Council approve the Overage to Capital budget 23-3117 as contained in this report in the amount of $165,000 for a total budget of $522,500; AND THAT Council approve the change in funding source from the Canada Community Benefit Fund to the Roads Capital Reserve Fund for project 23-3117.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.7, item 11.10 and items 11.12 through 11.15 listed on the April 5, 2023 agenda as information.

WHEREAS concerns surrounding the accuracy of the Voters’ List has been highlighted in elections past and inaccuracies continue to plague municipal elections; AND WHEREAS the Chief Electoral Officer for the Province of Ontario now has the responsibility to prepare and maintain a Permanent Register of Electors, under the Elections Act, for future municipal elections; AND WHEREAS an accurate Permanent Register of Electors is paramount in upholding the integrity of democratic government; AND WHEREAS an accurate Permanent Register of Electors could increase voter turnout statistics and possibly contribute to positive voter apathy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre requests that the Province of Ontario, through Elections Ontario and the Chief Electoral Officer utilize any resources available to produce the highest quality Permanent Register of Electors; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Elections Ontario, MPP Monte McNaughton and Ontario Municipal Councils for their support.

THAT By-laws 2023-034 through to By-law 2023-039 listed on the April 5, 2023 Council agenda be adopted as printed.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the April 5, 2023 Council meeting at 10:44 a.m.