Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting (Council Chamber and Virtual)

Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office

52 Frank Street, Strathroy, Ontario

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 envisions a dynamic community where residents thrive in a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous environment. We aspire to be a model of effective governance and community engagement, setting the standard for excellence in our programs and services.

Mission: Our mission is to provide innovative and up-to-date services, engage in proactive planning for the future, facilitate partnerships, and advance community goals to create a vibrant and sustainable future for all in Strathroy-Caradoc.

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1.

Roll Call

2.

Call to Order/Approve Agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT: the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Delegations, Community Presentations and Petitions

4.1

Service Award Presentation - Paul Lattimore - 10 Years of Service

We would like to recognize Paul Lattimore, Manager of Recreation and Culture in our Community and Development Services department, with 10 years of service with the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. Thank you for your years of service and contributions to our community!

4.2

BIA Presentation to Council

5.

Public Meeting

5.1

Public Meeting No. 1

The purpose of this public meeting is to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 295-297 Metcalfe Street East, Strathroy.

5.1.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 295-297 Metcalfe St E, Strathroy, be hereby opened.

5.1.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2026-24

5.1.3

Comments and inquiries by the public for the proposed rezoning

5.1.4

Comments and questions from Members of Council

5.1.5

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 295-297 Metcalfe St E, Strathroy, be hereby closed.

5.1.6

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: Application ZBA 1-2026 for 295-297 Metcalfe Street East be approved, and further
  
  THAT: By-law No. 27-26 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for consideration and approval.

5.2

Public Meeting No. 2

The purpose of this public meeting is to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6692 Longwoods Road, Melbourne.

5.2.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6692 Longwoods Road, Melbourne, be hereby opened.

5.2.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2026-25

5.2.3

Comments and inquiries by the public for the proposed rezoning

5.2.4

Comments and questions from Members of Council

5.2.5

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6692 Longwoods Road, Melbourne, be hereby closed.

5.2.6

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Application for the zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 4-2026), be denied for the following reasons: Section 4.2.1.7 (g) of the Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan.

6.

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 be approved as written, and further;
  
  THAT: the Strategic Priorities Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 be approved as written.

6.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 16, 2026

6.2

Strategic Priorities Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2026

7.

Consent Agenda

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are received in one motion. Council members may request that one or more items be removed for further action.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Consent Agenda Items 7.1 to 7.3 be received for information.

7.1

Communications

7.1.1

Middlesex County Council Support for the “No Excuses” Campaign

7.1.2

BRA - Q1 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

7.1.3

Letter from MPP Steve Pinsonneault Re: Strathroy Hospice

7.1.4

Middlesex-London Board of Health Meeting Summary - March 19, 2026

7.2

Reports from Departments

7.2.1

Tri Township Arena Update - CS-2026-12

7.2.2

2025 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Report for Council and Board Members - FIN-2026-06

7.3

Reports from Boards and Committees

7.3.1

BIA Board Meeting Minutes - 2025

7.3.2

BIA AGM Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2025

7.3.3

BIA Board Meeting Minutes - 2026

7.3.4

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - February 5, 2026

7.3.5

Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025

7.3.6

Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation Special Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2026

7.3.7

Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation Special Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026

7.3.8

Police Services Board General Meeting Minutes – February 17, 2026

7.3.9

Police Services Board - Monthly Activity Reports - February 2026

8.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Consent Agenda)

9.

Reports from Departments

9.1

Financial Services 

9.1.1

2026 Municipal Borrowing By-Law for Operating Expenditures - FIN-2026-07

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 29-26 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws section of the agenda for approval.

9.2

Community Services

9.2.1

40 Metcalfe St. West – Surplus Property - CS-2026-11

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council approve deeming the property at 40 Metclafe St. West surplus to the Municipality’s needs and directs staff to proceed in accordance with the Municipality’s Disposition of Land Policy, and further;
  
  THAT: A by-law be brought forward to a future meeting for consideration and approval.

9.3

Engineering and Public Works 

9.3.1

Tree Maintenance Services Tender Award - EPW-2026-22

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council award a Tree Maintenance Services Contract to Summit Tree Services Inc. based on the submitted hourly rates.

9.3.2

2026 Tar and Chip Road Recommendations - EPW-2026-26

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council direct staff to proceed with tendering.

9.4

Economic Development and Community Engagement

9.4.1

Downtown Revitalization Consultation - ED-2026-02

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council direct staff to lead background research and review, undertake preliminary stakeholder consultations, consolidate information, and retain artist to prepare professional renderings. Staff will also facilitate two Strathroy PICs and two Mount Brydges PICs, and further;
  
  THAT: an upset amount of $40,000.00 that is funded from the future needs reserves be approved.

10.

County Council Report

10.1

Middlesex County Council Highlights - March 10, 2026

11.

Announcements and Inquiries by Members

12.

In Camera

Council may move into Closed Session.

• Recommendation

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

  • One item in accordance with Council's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Staffing Update).

13.

Open Session Resume

• Recommendation

  THAT: Closed Session adjourn at ____ p.m. 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

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 27-26, By-law No. 28-26, By-law No. 29-26 and By-law No. 30-26 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.1

By-law No. 27-26

A by-law to amendment Strathroy-Caradoc Zoning By-law for the property municipally known as 295 and 297 Metcalfe Street East

15.2

By-law No. 28-26

A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with his Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Infrastructure and The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (Transfer Payment Agreement - Health and Safety Water System).

15.3

By-law No. 29-26

A by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc to authorize temporary borrowing to meet the current expenditures of the municipality for the year ending December 31, 2026.

15.4

By-law No. 30-26

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

16.

Schedule of Meetings

• Strategic Priorities Meeting - Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (Committee Room, 2nd Floor)
• Regular Council Meeting - Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid) (Closed Session @ 5:00 p.m.)
• Strategic Priorities Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (Committee Room, 2nd Floor)
• Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid) (Closed Session @ 5:00 p.m.)

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting adjourn at ____ p.m.