Committee of Council · Regular

June 17, 2026

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

09:00 – 09:45 · 0h 45m

15 present · 2 absent

Kevin Marriott Chair — A. Broad Councillor — B. Dennis Councillor Absent B. Hand Councillor Electronic B. Loosley Councillor — B. White Councillor — C. McRoberts Councillor Electronic D. Boushy Councillor — D. Cook Councillor Electronic D. Ferguson Councillor — D. Sageman Councillor — G. Atkinson Councillor — I. Veen Councillor Absent Jeff Agar Councillor — M. Bradley Councillor Electronic S. Miller Councillor — T. Case Councillor —

Staff & officers present

A. Meyer General Manager, Cultural Services — J. Cole General Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services — K. Churchill General Manager, Public Health Services — Karen Bettridge County Treasurer — M. Fitzpatrick General Manager, Social Services — M. Gorgey General Manager, Long-Term Care — Olivia Leger General Manager, Corporate Services, County Solicitor/Clerk — Stéphane Thiffeault Chief Administrative Officer —

Revisions

First published Substantive fetched Jul 5, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the following Information Reports from the Infrastructure & Development Services Division, be received and filed: a) Information Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding Pulse Creek Bridge Update. b) Information Report dated June 17, 2026…
- · Motion 2 added: a) That Council support the Development Services Department in undertaking a feasibility review and business case analysis regarding the establishment of Fire Prevention Inspection Services. b) That a report outlining the feasibility, incl…
- · Motion 3 added: a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, the County of Lambton will contribute $100,000 per year toward the City of Sarnia Source Separate Organic Waste Processing Services program beginning in 2027 and prorated by month (at the monthly rate of …
- · Motion 4 added: That the Information Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding Lambton EMS Master Plan Update, be received and filed.
- · Motion 5 added: That Lambton County Council approve the Circulation Policy and its associated Schedules attached as Appendix “B” to this report.
- · Motion 6 added: a) That Council approve the temporary closure of Bright’s Grove Library to facilitate the City of Sarnia’s expansion and renovation of the facility for the duration of the construction period (“Period of Closure”). b) That Council approve …
- · Motion 7 added: That the Museums, Gallery and Archives Collections Management April 2026 Report be accepted, and items recommended for acceptance be approved for inclusion in the respective permanent collections.
- · Motion 8 added: That the Information Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding 2026 Quality Initiative Report for Long-Term Care, be received and filed.
- · Motion 9 added: That the Information Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding Court Services - 2026 1st Quarter Activity and Statistical Report, be received and filed.
- · Motion 10 added: That the County discontinue the annual Policing Grant of $600,000 paid to Lambton County member municipalities, effective 2027.
- · Motion 11 added: That the Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding Policing Grant Consultation, be tabled for one year and that the Policing Grant continue for 2027.
- · Motion 12 added: That the County of Lambton continue providing the annual Policing Grant to the Lambton County member municipalities.
- · Motion 13 added: That the appropriate By-Law be presented to County Council for consideration and approval for the purpose of delegating authority for the restricted acts outlined in section 275(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (“Restricted Acts”) to the Chie…
- · Motion 14 added: That the Information Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding Child Care Facility Development Update, be received and filed.
- · Motion 15 added: That the Information Report dated June 17, 2026 regarding Affordable Housing Update Report, be received and filed.
- · Motion 16 added: a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, that staff be authorized to grant The Inn of Good Shepherd (the “Inn”) up to $988,757 (the “Grant”) to fund the expansion and renovations of the Inn’s Lodge located at 950 Confederation Street, Sarnia, On…
- · Motion 17 added: That the Chair declare the Committee go in-camera to discuss the following: a) to receive a report and provide instructions regarding an unsolicited offer received by a third party relating to an acquisition of County-owned land in the Cit…
- · Motion 18 added: That the Chair declare the Committee go back into Open Session.
- · Motion 19 added: That the Chair declare the meeting adjourned with the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Building, Wyoming, Ontario.
- · Attendance added: M. Gorgey (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Sageman (present)
- · Attendance added: Kevin Marriott (present)
- · Attendance added: Jeff Agar (present)
- · Attendance added: G. Atkinson (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Boushy (present)
- · Attendance added: A. Broad (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Case (present)
- · Attendance added: D. Ferguson (present)
- · Attendance added: B. Loosley (present)
- · Attendance added: S. Miller (present)
- · Attendance added: B. White (present)
- · Attendance added: M. Bradley (remote)
- · Attendance added: D. Cook (remote)
- · Attendance added: B. Hand (remote)
- · Attendance added: C. McRoberts (remote)
- · Attendance added: J. Cole (present)
- · Attendance added: K. Churchill (present)
- · Attendance added: A. Meyer (present)
- · Attendance added: M. Fitzpatrick (present)
- · Attendance added: Karen Bettridge (present)
- · Attendance added: Olivia Leger (present)
- · Attendance added: Stéphane Thiffeault (present)
- · Attendance added: B. Dennis (absent)
- · Attendance added: I. Veen (absent)
- · Participation added: B. Loosley recuse
- · Participation added: B. Loosley recuse