Regular Meeting of Council

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on November 20, 2024 be adopted as printed.

the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Special Council meeting held on November 27, 2024 be adopted as printed.

Items 7.1 through 7.9 listed on the December 4, 2024 agenda be adopted as recommended.

Report CPS-59-2024, Development Charge Exemption Request be received; AND THAT the request made by Providence Reformed Collegiate to amend the development charge by-law 2024-064 to exempt private (independent) schools be denied.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 10.1 through 10.3 as information.

Ontario has more private non-native (“exotic”) wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals in captivity; and, WHEREAS non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can pose very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and, WHEREAS the keeping of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and, WHEREAS owners of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and, WHEREAS municipalities have struggled, often for months or years, to deal with non-native (“exotic”) wild animal issues and have experienced substantive regulatory, administrative, enforcement and financial challenges; and, AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support for World Animal Protection’s campaign for provincial regulations of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and roadside zoos in letter

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 9:04 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (legal advice - Ward 4 development matter)

Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 9:27 a.m.

staff be directed to undertake a review of the current parking regulations for the various residential uses within the Middlesex Centre Zoning Bylaw, including visitor parking regulations for multi-family developments, and provide a report to Council

By-laws 2024-100 through By-law 2024-106 be adopted as printed.

the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the December 4, 2024 Council meeting at 10:11 p.m.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 10.1 through 10.3 as information

THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Special Council meeting held on November 27, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT Items 7.1 through 7.9 listed on the December 4, 2024 agenda be adopted as recommended.

THAT Report CPS-59-2024, Development Charge Exemption Request be received; AND THAT the request made by Providence Reformed Collegiate to amend the development charge by-law 2024-064 to exempt private (independent) schools be denied.

WHEREAS Ontario has more private non-native (“exotic”) wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals in captivity; and, WHEREAS non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can pose very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and, WHEREAS the keeping of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and, WHEREAS owners of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and, WHEREAS municipalities have struggled, often for months or years, to deal with non-native (“exotic”) wild animal issues and have experienced substantive regulatory, administrative, enforcement and financial challenges; and, AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support for World Animal Protection’s campaign for provincial regulations of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and roadside zoos i

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 9:04 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (legal advice - Ward 4 development matter)

THAT Council rise from closed session and return to open session at 9:27 a.m.

THAT staff be directed to undertake a review of the current parking regulations for the various residential uses within the Middlesex Centre Zoning Bylaw, including visitor parking regulations for multi-family developments, and provide a report to Council

THAT By-laws 2024-100 through By-law 2024-106 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the December 4, 2024 Council meeting at 10:11 p.m.