Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Monday, July 15, 2024

6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Caradoc Community Centre

565 Lions Park Drive

Mount Brydges, 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’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 July 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Presentations/Delegations/Petitions

4.1

Caradoc Housing Corporation Update

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council approve the Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation 2024 Budget.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council approve the following appointments to the Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation:

  • Mayor Colin Grantham
  • Deputy Mayor Mike McGuire
  • Councillor Donna Pammer
  • Councillor Greg Willsie
  • Member Heather Martineau

5.

Public Meeting

5.1

Public Meeting No. 1

The purpose of this public meeting is to consider an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 6729 & 6735 Calvert Drive. 

5.1.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Public Meeting is to consider an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 6729 & 6735 Calvert Drive be hereby opened. 

5.1.2

Report to be presented by the Planner

5.1.3

Comments in support of the proposed rezoning

5.1.4

Comments in opposition to the proposed rezoning

5.1.5

Comments and questions from Members of Council

5.1.6

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Public Meeting is to consider an application for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 24546 Adelaide Rd in Strathroy be hereby closed.

5.1.7

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: the subject report for ZBA22-2023 be received for information; and
  THAT: ZBA22-2023 application to amend the zoning for the property municipally known as 6729 and 6735 Calvert Drive (County Road 10) be approved; and
  THAT: By-law 64-24 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for approval.

6.

Approval of Minutes

6.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes – July 2, 2024

• Recommendation

  THAT: the July 2, 2024 Regular Council Meeting minutes be approved as written.

7.

Communications

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the communication items for information.

7.1

Temporary Wye Connection Request - Proposed Severed Parcel Fronting Emerson Street (Currently Part of 22608 Adelaide Road)

*Direction Requested

7.2

Building Permit Detailed Summary Report - Quarter 2 - 2024

7.3

Municipality of Tweed - Resolution Regarding OPP Funding

7.4

Cobalt Township - Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance to Complete Asset Retirement Obligations

7.5

Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan - Correspondence Regarding Regulations for the Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-ion Batteries

7.6

City of St. Catharines - Resolution Regarding Green Roads Pilot Project

8.

Reports from Departments

8.1

Building and Planning

8.1.1

Planning Committee Options Report - BBP-2024-78

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report BBP-2024-78 Planning Committee Options Report for information.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council direct staff to bring back a report with further detail on implementing Option _____ OR a committee with the following features: (Council to provide direction).

8.1.2

Lions Gate Subdivision, Mt. Brydges - Assumption - BBP-2024-75

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report BBP-2024-75 Lions Gate Subdivision, Mt. Brydges – Assumption for information.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law 65-24 which provides for the assumption of the Lions Gate Subdivision in Mt. Brydges be forwarded to the ‘Consideration of By-laws’ section of the agenda for adoption.

8.1.3

Southgrove Assumption Report - BBP-2024-79

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report BBP-2024-79 Southgrove Assumption Report for information.

8.2

Financial Services

8.2.1

2024 Q1 Financial Update, FIN-2024-15

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive Report FIN-2024-15 Q1 Financial Update for information.

8.3

Community Services

8.3.1

Revised RZone Policy - CS-2024-23

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report CS-2024-23 Revised RZone Policy for information.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council approve the revised RZone Policy, and further;
  THAT: By-law No. 69-24 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws section of the agenda for approval.

8.3.2

Commercial Autonomous Mower Cost Sharing Proposal - CS-2024-26

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report CS-2024-26 Commercial Autonomous Mower Cost Sharing Proposal for information.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council direct staff to utilize Progress through Partnership (PTP) program funds to a maximum of $20,000.00, matching the funds from the Strathroy United Football Club (SUFC), for the purchase of a Commercial Autonomous Mower.

8.3.3

Emergency Secondary Refrigerant Pump Repair and Replacement - CS-2024-27

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive report CS-2024-27 titled Emergency Secondary Refrigerant Pump Repair and Replacement for information. 

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council approve option 3 or 4 within the report.

8.4

Engineering and Public Works 

8.4.1

Mt Brydges Waste Water Treatment Facility Update - Sand - EPW-2024-51

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive the Report EPW 2024-51 Mt, Brydges Waste Water Treatment Facility Update – Sand for information.

8.4.2

Darcy Drive Copper Water Service Replacements - Tender Award - EPW-2024-57

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council receive Report EPW 2024-50 Darcy Drive Copper Water Service Replacements - Tender Award for information.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council award the Darcy Drive Copper Water Service Replacements in the amount of $78,196 (incl HST) to Master Utility Division Inc.

9.

Reports from Boards and Committees

• Recommendation

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

9.1

Police Services Board - Monthly Activity Reports - May 2024

9.2

Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2024

10.

County Council Report

11.

Enquiries or Comments by Members

12.

Schedule of Meetings

• Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. - Special Meeting (WWTP)
• Thursday, July 18, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. - Special Meeting (Service Delivery)
• Tuesday, August 06, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. - Regular Council Meeting

13.

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)
• One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations (Hiring Report);
• One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation);
• One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations. (Southgrove Subdivision).

• 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)
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations (Hiring Report);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations. (Southgrove Agreement).

14.

Open Session Resume

• Recommendation

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

15.

Report on Closed Session

Mayor Grantham to report on the Closed Session.

• Recommendation

  THAT: the direction in Closed Session be approved.

16.

Consideration of By-laws

16.1

By-law No. 63-24

Being a by-law to authorize a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 63-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

16.2

By-law No. 64-24

Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the comprehensive zoning by-law for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (regarding ZBA22-2023 6729 Calvert Drive).

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 64-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

16.3

By-law No. 65-24

Being a by-law to dedicate, accept and assume streets and services within the Plan of Subdivision known as Plan 33M-775. Armstrong Street and McNeil Street and Blocks 68 & 69 inclusive, in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, In Accordance with the agreements pertaining registered as Instrument Number ER1231848.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 65-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

16.4

By-law No. 68-24

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. 68-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

16.5

By-law No. 69-24

Being a by-law to establish an RZone Policy.

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 69-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

16.6

By-law No. 70-24

Being a by-law to amend By-law 81-22 being a by-law to appoint members and Council Representatives to certain authorities, boards and committees. (Strathroy Caradoc Housing Corporation Board Members)

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 70-24 receive first, second and third and final reading.

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the July 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting adjourn at ____.