Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Monday, December 18, 2023

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 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.

Roll Call

2.

Call to Order/Approve Agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT: the December 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Approval of Minutes

4.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes – December 4, 2023

• Recommendation

  THAT: the meeting minutes of December 4, 2023 be approved as written.

4.2

Special Meeting of Council Meeting Minutes - November 27, 2023

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Special Meeting minutes of November 27, 2023 be approved as written.

4.3

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2023

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Finance Committee meeting minutes of December 12, 2023 be approved as written.

5.

Notice of Motion

5.1

Councillor Donna Pammer- To be Voted On

• Recommendation

  THAT: Staff provide Council with a report from the Planning and Engineering departments regarding the impact on a by-law requiring all new roads and remediated roads to include a bike lane with safety markers; and

  THAT: the report include best practices and examples of the options taken by other municipalities with similar by-laws.

5.2

Councillor Brian Derbyshire- To be Voted On

• Recommendation

  THAT: A special meeting to provide an information session on Water and Wastewater take place on Tuesday, January 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room, with the guest speaker to be Berta Bella Krichker, P. Eng., F.E.C.

5.3

Councillor Donna Pammer- To be Voted On

• Recommendation

  THAT: Staff provide Council with a report with a comparative analysis (including financial implications) of the Municipality providing a mortgage from reserves to Caradoc Housing Corporation for the Adelaide Road housing project in Mount Brydges as opposed to the commercial mortgage.

6.

Communications

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the communication items for information.

6.1

Municipality of Tweed - Resolution Regarding 1/3 Funding Grant Programs

6.2

City of Sudbury Council Motion to Amend OHSA

6.3

Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Resolution Regarding Ontario Works Rates

6.4

Letter of Concerns to Land Development in Mount Brydges

Letter of Opposition to Land Development Plans located on the south side of Falconbridge Drive (between 8625 and 8729 Falconbridge Drive) and East side of Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges.

6.5

Bluewater Recycling Association - Board of Directors Meeting Highlights - November 30, 2023

6.6

Letter from Alla's Ukrainian Pierogies & More

7.

Reports from Departments

7.1

Building and Planning

7.1.1

Proposed Amended Draft Fence By-law - November 2023 - BBP-2023-134

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2023-134 be received by Council for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council direct staff to finalize the amended Fence draft by-law and bring it forward to a future Council meeting for approval, and further;
  
  THAT: Council direct staff to amend the Pool Fence By-law to increase the fines as recommended and bring forward the amended by-law to a future Council meeting for approval.

7.1.2

Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment & Rezoning ADELAIDE CON 4 SER PT LOTS 19 AND 20 RP 33R19731 PARTS 1 to 7 and 10 to 14 – in Strathroy Applicant/Owner: B.M. Ross & Associates Limited / SLD Group - BBP-2023-142

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2023-142 regarding  39T-SC2302, OPA 1-2023 and ZBA 3-2023 be received by Council for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Amendment No. 17 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (application OPA 1-2023) which would re-designate the lands formerly part of the lands municipally known as 599 Albert Street, Strathroy from ‘Community Facility’ to ‘Residential’ and remove the requirement for a Secondary Plan be adopted and forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration and approval, and further;
  
  THAT: the rezoning application, ZBA 3-2023 which would rezone the lands formerly part of the lands municipally known as 599 Albert Street, Strathroy from ‘Future Development’ and ‘High Density Residential’ Zone to  site specific ‘High Density Residential Zones (R3-21-H-5),  Open Space (OS) Zone, and site specific ‘Medium Density Residential (R2-28-H-5), be approved, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No.104-23 and By-law No.105-23 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for approval 

7.1.3

Additional Consultation Sessions for Comprehensive Review Project (Potential Settlement Boundary Expansion) - BBP-2023-147

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2023-147 on the Additional Consultation Sessions for the Comprehensive Review Project (Potential Settlement Boundary Expansion) be received for information by Council.

7.1.4

ZBA 20-2023 6919 Calvert Dr Report for Zoning By-law - BBP-2023-149

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2023-149 regarding ZBA 20-2023 be received by Council for information, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 106-23 being a zoning by-law amendment that reflects Council’s approval of the application be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for approval.

7.1.5

Assumption – South Creek Phase 3 & 4, Mt. Brydges - BBP-2023-146

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report BBP-2023-146 for information, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 103-23 authorizing the assumption of Phase 3 and 4 of the South Creek Subdivision in Mt. Brydges be forwarded to Council for consideration of adoption.

7.2

Community Services

7.2.1

West Middlesex Memorial Centre - Portable Toilets - CS-2023-30

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receives report CS-2023-30 West Middlesex Memorial Centre – Portable Toilets for information.

7.2.2

Update/Renewal of the Joint Use Agreement with TVDSB and - CS-2023-36

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report CS-2023-36 for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council renews the Joint Use Agreement with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the English Language Separate District School Board No. 38 operating as the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) for ten (10) years with successive ten (10) year renewals as laid out in the agreement.

7.3

Engineering and Public Works 

7.3.1

Sanitary Private Drain Connection – Council Motion - EPW-2023-78

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report EPW-2023-78 Sanitary Private Drain Connection – Council Motion for information.

7.3.2

Train Whistle Cessation Feasibility - EPW-2023-79

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report EPW-2023-79 for information.

7.3.3

Public Works Tandem Truck Purchase - EPW-2023-76

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report EPW-2023-76, and further;
  
  THAT: Council approves the purchase of a 2024 Tandem Truck for $425,290 plus HST from Team Truck Centres Limited, and further;
  
  THAT: Council approve the use of $25,290 plus HST funded from the fleet reserve.

7.4

Chief Administrative Officer 

7.4.1

Conservation Authority Agreements - CAO-2023-11

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive Report CAO-2023 - 11 Conservation Authority Agreements for information, and further;
  
  THAT: Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreements, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 79-23 and By-law No. 80-23 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for approval.

8.

Reports from Boards and Committees

• Recommendation

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

8.1

Police Services Board Monthly Activity Reports - October 2023

8.2

Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2023

8.3

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2023

8.4

Downtown Strathroy BIA Executive Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2023

8.5

Downtown Strathroy Executive BIA Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2023

9.

County Council Report

10.

Enquiries or Comments by Members

11.

Schedule of Meetings

• Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, February 5. 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 20, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

12.

In Camera

Council may move into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following:

• One item in accordance with Council's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes); and
• One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Property Matter)

• Recommendation

  THAT:  Council move into closed session at _____ for the purpose of discussing the following:

  • One item in accordance with Council's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes); and
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Property Matter)

13.

Open Session Resume

• Recommendation

  THAT: Closed Session adjourn at ____ and Open Session resume.

14.

Report on Closed Session

Mayor Grantham to report on the Closed Session.

• Recommendation

  THAT: the direction in Closed Session be approved.

15.

Consideration of By-laws

15.1

By-law No. 79-23

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a cost apportioning agreement between the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 79-23, receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.2

By-law No. 80-23

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement for categories of programs and services between the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 80-23, receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.3

By-law No. 98-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the comprehensive zoning by-law for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (regarding ZBA21-2023 21861 Cooks Road).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 98-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.4

By-law No. 99-23

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a temporary use agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and Christopher Antonio Devito & Lauren Terese Devito regarding construction of a second dwelling at 21861 Cooks Road.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 99-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.5

By-law No. 103-23

Being a by-law to dedicate, accept, and assume streets and services within the plan of subdivision known as Plan 33M662, Lockwood Crescent, Tull Street, Blocks 216, 218 to 220 inclusive, in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, in accordance with an agreement pertaining registered as Instrument Number ER839600.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 103-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.6

By-law No. 104-23

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 17 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 104-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.7

By-law No. 105-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (property adjacent to 619 Albert Street).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 105-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.8

By-law No. 106-23

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (property municipally known as 6919 Calvert Drive).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 106-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.9

By-law No. 108-23

Being a by-law to authorize the conveyance of property PART LOT 25, CONCESSION 2, SOUTH OF EGREMONT ROAD; Part 2 on Plan 33R21456 (Burnbrae Farms Ltd).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 108-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.10

By-law No. 107-23

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. 107-23 receive first, second and third and final reading.

16.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the December 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting adjourn at ____.