Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Monday, April 19, 2021

5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting - Zoom

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.

Presentations/Delegations/Petitions

2.1

Petition for Drainage Works - Con 4 Part Lot 20 - 600 Saulsbury Street

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council accept the petition and authorize Spriet Associates to prepare an engineer's report on this matter.

2.2

Petition for Drainage Works - Lipsit Drain

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council accept the petition and authorize Spriet Associates to prepare an engineer's report on this matter.

2.3

Petition for Drainage Works - Caradoc Con 9 N Part Lot 13 - Southgrove Subdivision

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council accept the petition and authorize Spriet Associates to prepare an engineer's report on this matter.

3.

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation

  THAT: the meeting minutes be approved as written.

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes – March 15, 2021

3.2

Council Workshop Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2021

4.

Drainage Matters

4.1

McCracken Municipal Drain – Tender Results

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council accept the tender from Robinson Farm Drainage for $48,250.00 excluding HST, $54,522.50 including HST, to complete the construction of the McCracken Municipal Drain.

4.2

Augerman Municipal Drain – Tender Results

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council accept the tender from McNally Excavating for $60,512.92 excluding HST, $63,379.60 including HST, to complete the construction of the Augerman Drain.

5.

Communications

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the communication items for information.

5.1

Notice of Virtual Community Open House

A virtual community open house is planned regarding a proposed multi-unit residential development on a portion of vacant land located at 22647 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges. Residents may join or watch the open house virtually on Thursday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m.

5.2

Notice of Virtual Open House and Statutory Public Hearing

A virtual community open house and a separate virtual statutory public meeting are planned regarding Phase 1 of the Official Plan Review (Scoped Settlement Boundary Review - Strathroy). Residents may join or watch the open house virtually on April 28 at 6:00 p.m., or join or watch the virtual public meeting on May 17 at 6:00 p.m.

5.3

Middlesex-London Health Unit

Monthly Board of Health update for March 2021.

5.4

Paul Langford, Resident

Correspondence expressing concern for global warming and the reduction of farmland.

5.5

Municipality of Calvin

Resolution in support of Universal Sick Days.

5.6

Municipality of Leamington

Resolution regarding the Ontario Fire College.

5.7

Municipality of Tweed

Resolution regarding advocacy for reform of Joint and Several Liability.

5.8

Town of Fort Erie

Support of Niagara Region resolution regarding Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act.

5.9

Town of Fort Erie

Support of Niagara Region resolution regarding homelessness, mental health, and addiction in Niagara.

5.10

Town of Kingsville

Resolution regarding Bill C-21, an Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms).

5.11

Township of Essa

Support of Town of Orangeville resolution regarding Bill 257.

6.

Unfinished Business

7.

Reports from Departments

7.1

Financial Services, Councillor Frank Kennes, Chair

7.1.1

COVID-19 Recovery Funding Update

• Recommendation

  THAT: report regarding the COVID-19 Recovery Funding Update be received for information and filed.

7.1.2

2021 Q1 Financial Update

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive and file the Q1 Financial Update Report.

7.2

Building, Planning and Waste Management - Councillor Steve Pelkman, Chair

7.2.1

Request to Remove ‘H’ Holding Zone for Draft Plan of Condominium 39TSC-CDM1901, 2503544 Ontario Inc. File No: ZBA 3-2021

• Recommendation

  THAT: the application for the removal of the Holding Zone be approved.

7.2.2

Request to Remove ‘H’ Holding Zone for Draft Plan of Subdivision 39T-SC1303, 2634876 Ontario Inc. File No: ZBA 2-2021

• Recommendation

  THAT: the application for the removal of the Holding Zone, be approved.

7.2.3

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision File No.: 39T-SC2001 & Zoning By-law Amendment File No.: 2-2020, Part of Lots 48, 56, 57 and 69 of Plan 34M-6, Mt. Brydges, Cirrus Developments Ltd. c/o James Banman

• Recommendation

  THAT: a resolution be passed in support of the attached draft plan of subdivision and related conditions; and
  THAT: the rezoning be approved and the necessary by-law with holding provisions be passed by Council.

7.2.4

Potential Use of Land for Donation to SMGH – Alternative Options

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the report for information, and further;

  THAT: Council confirm a preference for donating a portion of 61 Brennan Drive to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation in accordance with Option A lot configuration.

7.2.5

Building and Planning Capital Project Status Update

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the Building & Planning Capital Status Update report for information.

7.3

Community Services - Councillor Marie Baker, Chair

7.3.1

Gemini Wall Repair Tender Award

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Gemini Wall Repair Tender Award report be received for information, and further;

  THAT: Council approve the awarding of the tender to Elgin Contracting and Restoration Ltd., for a value of $67,000.00 plus HST.

7.3.2

Additional Capital Projects – Canada Community Build Fund

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the Additional Capital Projects – Canada Community – Build Fund report for information and further;

  THAT: Council direct staff to direct funds available from the Canada Community – Build Fund totaling $635,000.00 towards the projects listed below:

  • Upgrade pea stone in Mt. Brydges Playgrounds to current accessibility standards - $80,000.00
  • Construction of a full-size Tennis Court and two Pickleball Courts in Mt. Brydges - $130,000.00
  • Municipal Share - All Wheels Skate Park - $425,000.00

7.4

Engineering and Public Works - Councillor Larry Cowan, Chair

7.4.1

Water Meter Program Status Update

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the Water Meter Program Status Update report for information, and further;
  THAT: Council approve the addition of a Manual Meter Reading Fee of $75.00 per read for water accounts.

7.4.2

Water Monitoring Station 3 (Mt Brydges) Rehabilitation

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the Water Monitoring Station 3 (Mount Brydges) Rehabilitation report as information, and further;

  THAT: Council direct staff to complete the Engineering, Design and Tendering for rehabilitation of Monitoring Station 3, including an emergency generator, and further;

  THAT: Council award a sole sourced Engineering Services contract to RV Anderson Ltd with an upset limit of $132,000 (excluding HST) for design and tendering of Monitoring Station 3 rehabilitation including emergency generator and Mt Brydges Reservoir Drawings, and further;

  THAT: Council approve a budget of $736,500 from the water capital reserves for the rehabilitation construction.

7.4.3

EPW Capital Project Status Update Q1

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the report regarding the status of capital projects within the Engineering & Public Works department for the first quarter.

8.

Reports from Boards and Committees

• Recommendation

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

8.1

Tri-Township Arena Meeting Minutes - February 11, 2021

8.2

Tri-Township Arena- Special Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2021

8.3

Police Services Board - Monthly Activity Reports - February 2021

8.4

BIA Executive Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2021

8.5

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - March 4, 2021

9.

Consideration of By-laws

9.1

By-law No. 22-21- Removal of Holding Symbol - Creekside Subdivision

A by-law to remove the holding (H) symbol from certain lands located in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (Creekside Subdivision).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law 22-21 receive first, second and third and final reading.

9.2

By-law No. 23-21- Removal of Holding Symbol -Garden Grove Condominium Development

A by-law to remove the holding (H) symbol from certain land located in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc ( Garden Grove Condominium Development).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law 23-21 receive first, second and third and final reading.

9.3

By-law No. 24-21 -ZBA2-2020 - Zoning Amendment for Timberview Subdivision

A by-law to amend by-law 43-08, being the comprehensive zoning by-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (Timberview Subdivision).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law 24-21 receive first, second and third and final reading.

9.4

By-Law No. 25-21- ZBA04-2021 - 6623 Parkhouse Drive 

A by-law to amend by-law 43-08, being the comprehensive zoning by-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law 25-21 receive first, second and third and final reading.

9.5

By-law No. 26-21 - 2021 Municipal Drain Maintenance Collection

A by-law providing for the collection of maintenance repairs on drains.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law 26-21 receive first, second and third and final reading.

10.

New Business

11.

County Council Report

12.

Enquiries or Comments by Members

13.

Schedule of Meetings

• Monday, May 03, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 17, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, June 07, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, July 5, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

14.

In Camera

A resolution is required to move into closed session to discuss matters related to the security of property of the municipality, personal matters, 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.

15.

Report on In Camera Matters

16.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the meeting adjourn.