Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc acknowledges that it is located on Treaty 21 territory. We are thankful to the generations of people who have taken care of this land, including The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, The Munsee-Delaware First Nation, and The Oneida Nation of the Thames.

 

Vision: Strathroy-Caradoc’s communities will provide economic opportunities, wellbeing and places to call home for residents and businesses.

Mission: We serve the communities of Strathroy-Caradoc by delivering modern municipal services, proactively planning for the future, and facilitating partnerships that advance our goals.

 

 

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1.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

2.

Public Meeting

2.1

Public Meeting No. 1

The purpose of this public meeting is to consider an application for rezoning for the property located at 130 Beech Street, Strathroy (Brody Luis c/o SMB Ltd. (Maneesh Poddar))

2.1.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for rezoning for the property located at 130 Beech Street, Strathroy be hereby opened.

2.1.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2023-95

2.1.3

Comments in support of the proposed rezoning

2.1.4

Comments in opposition to the proposed rezoning

2.1.5

Comments and questions from Members of Council

2.1.6

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for rezoning for the property located at 130 Beech Street, Strathroy be hereby closed.

2.1.7

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: the subject rezoning application, ZBA 11-2023 be approved.

2.2

Public Meeting No. 2

The purpose of the public meeting is to consider an application for temporary rezoning at the property located at 8157 Inadale Drive - Integral Farms Inc.

2.2.1

Motion to open the Public Meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for temporary rezoning for the property located at 8157 Inadale Drive be hereby opened.

2.2.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2023-96

2.2.3

Comments in support of the proposed rezoning

2.2.4

Comments in opposition of the proposed rezoning

2.2.5

Comments and questions from Members of Council

2.2.6

Motion to close the Public Meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for temporary rezoning for the property located at 8157 Inadale Drive be hereby closed.

2.2.7

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: the application for temporary rezoning be approved.

2.3

Public Meeting No. 3

The purpose of the public meeting is to consider an application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 599 Albert Street Owner: Debaski Inc. (c/o Klaud Czeslawski) Agent: Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Inc. (c/o Jay McGuffin)

2.3.1

Motion to open the Public Meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment regarding the property located at 599 Albert Street be hereby opened.

2.3.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2023-90

2.3.3

Comments in support of the proposed rezoning

2.3.4

Comments in opposition of the proposed rezoning

2.3.5

Comments and questions from Members of Council

2.3.6

Motion to close the Public Meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment regarding the property located at 599 Albert Street be hereby closed.

2.3.7

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: The subject report BBP-2023-90 for OPA 2-2023 and ZBA 4-2023 be received for information.

3.

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation

  THAT: the meeting minutes be approved as written.

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - July 17, 2023

3.2

Special Council Meeting Minutes - July 26, 2023

4.

Drainage Matters

4.1

Saulsbury West Drain 2022 – Addendum Report - Meeting to Consider Engineers Report - EPW-2023-45

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council adopt the Engineers Report for the Saulsbury West Drain 2022 – Addendum Report, and give first and second reading to provisional By-law No. 59-23 for the project.

5.

Communications

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the communication items for information.

5.1

Final Report to Council Re: 2022 Financial Statement Audit - FIN-2023-31

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive for information the Final Report to Council from BDO Canada LLP regarding the December 31, 2022 Financial Statement Audit.

5.2

2023 Q2 Building Permit Stats

5.3

Municipality of Wawa

Resolution requesting the Government of Ontario maintain OHIP coverage for chronic pain treatments.

5.4

Middlesex-London Health Unit

Monthly Board of Health Update for July 2023.

6.

Reports from Departments

6.1

Financial Services 

6.1.1

Section 357 Application - FIN-2023-30

• Recommendation

  THAT: the report FIN-2023-30 be received for information; and
  THAT: the applications be approved for processing.

6.1.2

Multi-Year Budget 2024-2027 - FIN-2023-32

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report FIN-2023-32 for information; and further
  THAT: Council recommends administration develop recommendations for the draft 2024-2027 multi-year operating budget that give Council a starting position of a tax impact at or below the estimated rate of annual inflation, that continues to replenish and build Reserve Funds; and further
  THAT: the schedule of Finance Committee Meetings be accepted.

6.1.3

Caradoc Housing Corporation Loan - FIN-2023-33

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report FIN-2023-33 for information and file.

6.1.4

Sewer Non-Connect Fee - FIN-2023-34

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council have the fee credited and waived for the sewer non-connect fee until January 1^st, 2024 for those residents in Mount Brydges on Adelaide Rd, Queens St and Lions Park Drive that are part of the current Private Drain Connection (PDC) intake for the $17,500 and have been charged.

6.2

Building and Planning

6.2.1

Mid Year 2023 BBP Update - BBP-2023-89

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report BBP-2023-89 for information.

6.2.2

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 22182 Adelaide Road, Mt. Brydges Applicant: Gold Leaf Properties Inc. - BBP-2023-91

• Recommendation

  THAT: ZBA 20-2021 be approved subject to a holding provision.

6.2.3

Hiring Request – Planning Assistant - BBP-2023-98

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive Report BBP-2023-98 for information; and
  THAT: Council direct staff to begin the recruitment process for a Planning Assistant.

6.3

Community Services

6.3.1

Strathroy Library Roof Replacement - CS-2023-19

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report CS-2023-19 titled Strathroy Library Replacement be received for information; and further
  THAT: Council approves the awarding of the tender to Bullock Roofing Inc. for a value of $424,800.00 plus HST.

6.3.2

Small Land Purchase – Trail - CS-2023-20

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report CS-2023-20 for information; and further
  THAT: Council directs staff to include option 3 in the 2024 Engineering and Public Works Capital Budget Program.

6.4

Engineering and Public Works 

6.4.1

Traffic Committee Update – Q2 - EPW-2023-44

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report EPW-2023-44v for information.

6.5

Chief Administrative Officer 

6.5.1

Revised Member Code of Conduct - CAO-2023-04

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council accepts report CAO-2023-04 for information; and further
  THAT: Council approves the Revised Member Code of Conduct and the Council –Staff Relations Policy

7.

Reports from Boards and Committees

• Recommendation

  THAT: the reports from boards and committees be received for information.

7.1

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 1, 2023

7.2

Strathroy BIA Executive Meeting Minutes - June 14, 2023

7.3

Police Services Board Monthly Activity Reports - June 2023

7.4

Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023

7.5

Mount Brydges Arena Building Committee Meeting Minutes - June 12, 2023

8.

Consideration of By-laws

8.1

By-law No. 52-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (regarding the property municipally known as 8157 Inadale Drive).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 52-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

8.2

By-law No. 53-23

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an extension to a Temporary Use Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and Integral Farms Inc RE: Use of Bunkhouses to temporarily house seasonal farm workers at 8157 Inadale Drive.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 53-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

8.3

By-law No. 54-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (regarding the property municipally known as 22812 Adelaide Road).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 54-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

8.4

By-law No. 55-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (regarding the property municipally known as 130 Beech Street).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 55-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

8.5

By-law No. 57-23

Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 57-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

8.6

By-law No. 58-23

Being a by-law to establish a code of conduct for the council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and for members of local boards.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 58-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

8.7

By-law No. 59-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 64-22 being a by-law to provide for the construction of the Saulsbury West Drain 2022 serving parts of losts 19 to 21, consession 3 E. SR. in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc in the County of Middlesex.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 59-23 receive first and second reading only.

9.

County Council Report

9.1

County Council Highlights - July 18, 2023

10.

Enquiries or Comments by Members

11.

Schedule of Meetings

• Tuesday, September 05, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, September 18, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.

12.

In Camera

Council may move into closed session to discuss a property matter regarding safety concerns and a procedural matter to approve In-Camera meeting minutes as permitted by Section 239 of the Ontario Municipal Act and Council’s Procedure By-law. 

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council move into closed session.

13.

Report on In Camera Matters

14.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the meeting adjourn.