Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on September 4, 2024 be adopted as printed.

Consent items 6.1 through 6.3 listed on the September 18, 2024 agenda be adopted as recommended.

Report CLK-06-2024 re: Process to fill Ward 1 Council Vacancy be received for information; AND THAT Council resolves that Option 1 - Appoint a qualified elector who received the most votes in the 2022 Municipal Election but was not elected be utilized as the method to fill the vacant Ward 1 Council seat; AND THAT the Municipal Clerk be directed to report back to the October 16, 2024 Council Meeting to confirm whether the individual has consented to accepting office if appointed and is still qualified to accept office; AND FURTHER THAT should the individual who received the most votes but was not elected decline to accept the office or is no longer qualified, the Municipal Clerk shall utilize Option 2 and employ the Council Appointment Procedure as appended to this report.

Report PWE 50-2024 regarding the Glendon Drive Watermain Twinning Sole Source Request be received; AND THAT engineering design, tender preparation, and contract administration for the Glendon Drive Watermain Twinning be awarded to Stantec Consulting Limited in the amount of $ 98,674.24 (excluding HST); AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.

the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2017), to rezone the subject property from the ‘Urban Residential First Density exception 3 (UR1-3)’ Zone to the ‘Urban Residential First Density exception 47 (UR1-47)’ Zone for the land legally described as Concession 2 Part Lot 5 (former Township of Lobo) Municipality of Middlesex Centre, and known municipally as 45 Springer Street, be APPROVED. AND THAT holding symbol (h-1) be applied to the lands zoned “Urban Residential First Density exception 47 (UR1-47)” to require a subdivision agreement to be entered into with the Corporation of the affected lands, be APPROVED. AND FURTHER THAT the County of Middlesex be advised that Middlesex Centre recommends draft plan approval for the land known legally as Concession 2 Part Lot 5 (former Township of Lobo) Municipality of Middlesex Centre, and known municipally as 45 Springer Street, County File No. 39T-MC0204, subject to the draft plan conditions appended to the Middlesex Centre report PLA-48-2024, and subject to a three (3) year lapse period.

Report PWE 47-2024 Old River Road Update be received for information;

Report CAO-25-2024 re: Addition to the Komoka Wellness Centre – EPIC Partnership be received; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the lease agreement with the Elite Performance and Injury Clinic for the usage of the new addition to the Komoka Wellness Centre.

Council move into Public Meetings at 6:22 p.m. pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the applications listed on the September 18, 2024 Council agenda.

Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA-09-2024), filed by Brown Beattie O’Donovan LLP on behalf of Farhi Farming Corporation, to rezone the lands known as 14387 Ilderton Road from ‘Agricultural (A1)’ to ‘Surplus Residence exception 12 (SR-12)’ and ‘Agricultural – No Residences (A3)’ for the severed and retained lands of consent application B-20/23, be APPROVED.

Report PLA-42-2024 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-10-2024), filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of James and Joanne Kelly to rezone the land at 13181 Ilderton Road, be RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

the public meetings adjourn at 6:58 p.m. and Council resume their regular meeting;

the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.4 be received as information.

current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier

Items 12.1 through 12.12 listed under the heading of Minutes of Local Boards and Advisory Committees be received for information;

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 7:03 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Proposed Acquisition - Ward 4);

Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 7:28 p.m.

By-Laws 2024-073 through 2024-078 listed on the September 18, 2024 agenda by adopted as printed.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the September 18, 2024 Council meeting at 7:34 p.m.

THAT the Correspondence items 11.1 through 11.4 be received as information

THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on September 4, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT Consent items 6.1 through 6.3 listed on the September 18, 2024 agenda be adopted as recommended.

THAT Report CLK-06-2024 re: Process to fill Ward 1 Council Vacancy be received for information; AND THAT Council resolves that Option 1 - Appoint a qualified elector who received the most votes in the 2022 Municipal Election but was not elected be utilized as the method to fill the vacant Ward 1 Council seat; AND THAT the Municipal Clerk be directed to report back to the October 16, 2024 Council Meeting to confirm whether the individual has consented to accepting office if appointed and is still qualified to accept office; AND FURTHER THAT should the individual who received the most votes but was not elected decline to accept the office or is no longer qualified, the Municipal Clerk shall utilize Option 2 and employ the Council Appointment Procedure as appended to this report.

THAT Report PWE 50-2024 regarding the Glendon Drive Watermain Twinning Sole Source Request be received; AND THAT engineering design, tender preparation, and contract administration for the Glendon Drive Watermain Twinning be awarded to Stantec Consulting Limited in the amount of $ 98,674.24 (excluding HST); AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.

THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2017), to rezone the subject property from the ‘Urban Residential First Density exception 3 (UR1-3)’ Zone to the ‘Urban Residential First Density exception 47 (UR1- 47)’ Zone for the land legally described as Concession 2 Part Lot 5 (former Township of Lobo) Municipality of Middlesex Centre, and known municipally as 45 Springer Street, be APPROVED. AND THAT holding symbol (h-1) be applied to the lands zoned “Urban Residential First Density exception 47 (UR1-47)” to require a subdivision agreement to be entered into with the Corporation of the affected lands, be APPROVED. AND FURTHER THAT the County of Middlesex be advised that Middlesex Centre recommends draft plan approval for the land known legally as Concession 2 Part Lot 5 (former Township of Lobo) Municipality of Middlesex Centre, and known municipally as 45 Springer Street, County File No. 39T-MC0204, subject to the draft plan conditions appended to the Middlesex Centre report PLA-48-2024, and subject to a three (3) year lapse period.

THAT Report PWE 47-2024 Old River Road Update be received for information;

THAT Report CAO-25-2024 re: Addition to the Komoka Wellness Centre – EPIC Partnership be received; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the lease agreement with the Elite Performance and Injury Clinic for the usage of the new addition to the Komoka Wellness Centre.

THAT Council move into Public Meetings at 6:22 p.m. pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider the applications listed on the September 18, 2024 Council agenda.

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA-09-2024), filed by Brown Beattie O’Donovan LLP on behalf of Farhi Farming Corporation, to rezone the lands known as 14387 Ilderton Road from ‘Agricultural (A1)’ to ‘Surplus Residence exception 12 (SR-12)’ and ‘Agricultural – No Residences (A3)’ for the severed and retained lands of consent application B-20/23, be APPROVED.

THAT Report PLA-42-2024 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-10-2024), filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of James and Joanne Kelly to rezone the land at 13181 Ilderton Road, be RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

THAT the public meetings adjourn at 6:58 p.m. and Council resume their regular meeting;

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the

THAT Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 7:28 p.m.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the September 18, 2024 Council meeting at 7:34 p.m.