MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Hybrid Council Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

Municipal Office - Council Chambers

4305 Hamilton Road Dorchester, ON

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

3.

APPROVE AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the July 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

4.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member’s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

6.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

6.1

Senior of the Year Award - Willy Rooyakkers, Recipient 

K. Gress, Senior Centre Coordinator, in attendance to present the Senior of the Year Award to Willy Rooyakkers

6.2

PSD CityWide - 2024 Asset Management Plan

Elio Ibrahim and Jasmine Shadd, PSD CityWide, in attendance to present, "Thames Centre - 2024 Asset Management Plan".

See also Agenda Item 10.2, "Asset Management Plan Update - 2024"

7.

PUBLIC MEETING - PLANNING

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at X:XX p.m. and move into Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider applications listed on the July 15, 2024 Council Agenda.

7.1

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z5-24 (Doggo Den Inc., Applicant; Stewart Findlater, Agent) - 20170 Fairview Road

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z5-24) filed by Stewart Findlater on behalf of Doggo Den Inc. to permit a ‘Doggy Day Care’, ‘Retail Store’ and ‘Personal Service Establishment’ for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 4 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 20170 Fairview Road be REFUSED.

7.2

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z6-24 (1000851297 Ontario Inc. c/o Brandi Poels, Applicant) - 15 Jane Street

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. PDS-039-24 BE RECEIVED for information;
  AND THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a subsequent report and notice of Public Participation Meeting once all required information has been received from the applicant.

7.3

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z8-24 (Kevin and Jodi McGuffin, Applicant; Stewart Findlater, Findlater & Associates Inc., Agent) - 22803 Nissouri Road

a.

Overview of Application - Planner

b.

Additional Information - Applicant/Agent

c.

Public Questions (In-Person & Virtual)

d.

Questions from Members of Council

e.

Close Public Meeting

f.

Decision

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z8-24 as requested by Findlater & Associates on behalf of Kevin and Jodi McGuffin for lands legally described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 2 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, and known municipally as 22803 Nissouri Road (County Road 27) be APPROVED;

  AND THAT the implementing by-law BE APPROVED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

7.4

Close Public Meetings

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the Planning Public Meetings adjourn at X:XX p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting.

8.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

8.1

Regular Council Minutes - June 24, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on June 24, 2024, BE APPROVED as circulated.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under Consent Agenda are RECEIVED for information in one motion. Council members may request that one or more item(s) be separated for further action.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 through 9.16 BE RECEIVED as information. 

9.1

Crumlin Women's Institute - Petition Received - Stop Arm Cameras on School Buses

9.2

2024 MECP Inspection Report of the Thorndale Drinking Water System

9.3

Conservation and Demand Management Plan and Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting

9.4

Quarterly Department Reports - April to June 2024

9.5

Terry Fox Foundation - Annual Run in Dorchester - Request for Approval to Host Event at Dorchester Fire Hall

9.6

Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights - June 25, 2024

9.7

Middlesex-London Health Unit - Monthly Board of Health Update - June 2024

9.8

Town of Cobalt - Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)

9.9

St. Catherines - Green Roads Pilot Project 

9.10

Municipality of Tweed - Reabsorb Cost of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Back into Provincial Budget

9.11

Township of Otanabee-South Monaghan - Regulations for Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries

9.12

Township of North Glengarry - Addressing Impending Debt Dilemma

9.13

Town of Tecumseh - Rural and Small Urban Municipalities - Affordability of Water and Wastewater Systems

9.14

Township of Puslinch - Request for Royal Asset of Administrative Monetary Penalty System in Building Code Act

9.15

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - Advocacy on Homelessness Encampments

9.16

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Planning Act and Development Charges Act Regulations related to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185)

10.

REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS

10.1

Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. F-005-24 be RECEIVED for information;

  AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to sign the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities (AMO) related to the funding provided by the Government of Canada, as shown in the By-law portion of the agenda.

10.2

Asset Management Plan Update - 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. F-006-24 BE RECEIVED for information;
  AND THAT the updated Asset Management Plan for the Municipality of Thames Centre dated June 2024, be ADOPTED.

10.3

Financial Report as of June 30, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. F-007-24 BE RECEIVED for information.

10.4

Remuneration for Elected Officials

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. CAO-006-24 be RECEIVED for information;

  AND THAT the base pay rate for Elected Officials, equivalent to the 60^th percentile, as outlined by ML Consulting, be REFERRED to the 2025 Budget Process.

10.5

Remuneration for Volunteer Fire Services

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Report No. CAO-007-24 be RECEIVED for information;

  AND THAT Council APPROVE a $1.00 rate increase for 2024;

  AND THAT any further adjustments to Remuneration for Volunteer Fire Services be REFERRED to the 2025 budget process.

10.6

Application for Part Lot Control Exemption Sifton Properties Limited (Applicant) Rosewood Subdivision- Phase 2, Thorndale Block 72 On Plan 33M-832

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC-02-24) by Sifton Properties Limited for lands located on the north side of Purple Beech Street and on the west side of Blue Spruce Avenue in the village of Thorndale and legally described as Block 72 on Plan 33M-832 BE APPROVED;

  AND THAT the implementing by-law, as shown in the by-law portion of the agenda be considered by Council.

10.7

Applications for Draft Plan of Condominium, Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-Law Amendment; D Charabin Holdings (Owner), Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (Agent); West end of Eva Street and Ida Street, Dorchester

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the County of Middlesex be advised that Council for the Municipality of Thames Centre RECOMMENDS the issuance of draft plan approval to the County of Middlesex for Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (File No. 39T-TC-CDM2302) requested by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of D. Charabin Holdings for lands legally described as Lots 16 to 21 Part of Lot 22 S Ida St, Lots 16 to 18, Part of Lots 19 to 22 N Eva St Part of Sexton St, Block C, Plan 274, Parts 1 to 3 on reference plan 33R10584, in the Municipality of Thames Centre, County of Middlesex, subject to the conditions attached to Report No. PDS-041-24 and subject to a five (5) years lapse period.

  AND THAT Official Plan Amendment (File No. O3-23) to redesignate certain lands on Schedule B-1 from ‘Residential’ to ‘Residential Special Policy Area – 1’ for the purpose of establishing a medium density residential development on the lands legally described as Lots 16 to 21 Part of Lot 22 S Ida St, Lots 16 to 18, Part of Lots 19 to 22 N Eva St Part of Sexton St, Block C, Plan 274, Parts 1 to 3 on reference plan 33R10584, in the Municipality of Thames Centre, County of Middlesex, BE ADOPTED and forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration of approval.

  AND THAT Application for Zoning By-law (Z31-23) be REFERRED back to staff to permit further discussion with the Owner and Agent on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

  AND THAT staff be DIRECTED to prepare a recommendation and implementing by-law for Council's consideration at the next regular meeting.

11.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Items listed under Reports of Committees are APPROVED by Council in one motion. Council Members may request that one or more item(s) be separated for further action. 

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 11.1 and 11.2 BE APPROVED as presented.

11.1

Local School Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2024

11.2

Economic Development Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes - June 21, 2024

12.

MAYOR’S REPORT/COUNTY COUNCIL REPORT

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.

NEW BUSINESS

Includes other business items requiring direction.

16.

BY-LAWS

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT By-laws 53-2024 through 57-2024 BE ADOPTED as presented. 

16.1

By-Law 53-2024 - Community Building Fund Agreement

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community Building Fund with The Association of Municipalities of Ontario

16.2

By-law 54-2024 - Zoning By-law Amendment (22803 Nissouri Road)

Being a By-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 75-2006 for lands located at 22803 Nissouri Road

16.3

By-law 55-2024 - Part Lot Control (Rosewood Subdivision, Thorndale)

Being an amendment to the by-law to exempt from part lot control, lands legally described as Block 72, on Plan 33M-832, designated as Parts 1 to 43, inclusive, on Plan 33R-21708, in the geographic Township of West Nissouri, now in the Municipality of Thames Centre, in the County of Middlesex.

16.4

By-law 56-2024 - Official Plan Amendment No. 31

Being a By-law to amend the Municipality of Thames Centre Official Plan (West End of Eva Street and Ida Street, Dorchester)

16.5

By-law 57-2024 - Confirmatory By-law

Being a By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution of the Municipality of Thames Centre

17.

MEETING SCHEDULE

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommended Motion:

  RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at X:XX p.m.