Council Meeting

THAT the September 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 5:02 p.m. and move into a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider an application listed on the September 9, 2024 Council Agenda.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z6-24 as requested by 1000851297 Ontario Inc. c/o Brandi Poels to permit a ‘Personal Service Establishment’ and a ‘Clinic’ in addition to permitting a minimum of (2) parking stalls or one (1) accessible parking stall for lands legally described as Part 9 on Reference Plan 33R-18155, Municipality of Thames Centre. The lands are located on the west side of Jane Street, north of Hamilton Road (County Road 29) be APPROVED; AND THAT no further notice be required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, regarding rezoning the subject lands to also allow a ‘Clinic’; AND THAT the implementing by-law be APPROVED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

THAT the Planning Public Meeting adjourn at 5:24 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider an application listed on the September 9, 2024 Council Agenda.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A8-2024 filed by Stewart Findlater, Findlater and Associates Inc. on behalf of 731607 Ontario Inc. c/o John Fuller to permit the placement of disused railroad cars, also known as sea containers, on a property municipally known as 256 Hamilton Crescent in the Municipality of Thames Centre, be APPROVED. REASONS •The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan would be maintained; •The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law would be maintained; •The effects of the variance are considered minor in nature; and •The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the land; AND THAT the Minor Variance Application Fee of $1200 BE REFUNDED to the Applicant.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment adjourn at 5:44 p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting.

THAT the presentation by Chris Carrier, of Fire Marque Inc., regarding an Indemnification Technology Program BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. FIRE-002-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE entering into a 3-year agreement with Fire Marque Inc. for cost recovery with respect to Fire Department Specific responses; AND THAT staff bring forward the necessary by-laws at the next Regular Council Meeting to implement this.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on July 15, 2024, BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 10.5 and 10.7 through 10.13 BE RECEIVED as information.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre SUPPORT the request initiated by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) with respect to reversing the decision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry of Ontario, Graydon Smith, to freeze the fees conservation authorities can charge in regard to planning, development, and permitting fees; AND THAT the Mayor of the Municipality of Thames Centre BE AUTHORIZED to sign on to a letter of support prepared on behalf of the elected leaders of the municipalities of the Upper Thames River watershed; AND THAT Consent Agenda Item 10.3 BE RECEIVED as information.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-006-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated September 9, 2024, concerning requests received for drainage improvements and for a petition for new drainage works, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the request for improvements and petition submitted, under Section 4 & 78 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to the property located inside PLAN 1018 LOT 1 (former township of North Dorchester) BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT Mr. M. P. Devos, of Spriet Associates, BE APPOINTED the Engineer to investigate and prepare the necessary drainage report.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-007-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated September 9, 2024, concerning a petition received requesting new drainage works, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the petition submitted, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to a property located inside CON 2 Pt LOT 16 RP 33R16912 PART 1 (former township of West Nissouri) BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT Mr. M. P. Devos, of Spriet Associates, BE APPOINTED the Engineer to investigate and prepare the necessary drainage report.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-008-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated September 9, 2024, concerning requests received by 3 properties for a request for drainage improvements, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the petitions submitted by 3 properties, under Section 78 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to properties located from PLAN 424 Lot 6 to 10 extending to CON 2 NRT N PT LOT 14 RP 33R1023 PT PART 1 (former township of North Dorchester) BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT Mr. M. P. Devos, of Spriet Associates, BE APPOINTED the Engineer to investigate and prepare the necessary drainage report.

THAT Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC-3-24) by Development Engineering (London) Ltd on behalf of 975009 Ontario Limited o/a The Willows Golf and CC- Tonda for lands located on the south side of Golf Drive and the east side of Westchester Bourne (County Road 74) and legally described as Lots 5 and 6 on Plan 33M-834 be APPROVED; AND THAT the adopted by-law be forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration of approval.

THAT Report No. PDS-046-024 Application for Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF2) be received; AND THAT Council ENDORSE Thames Centre’s Housing Accelerator Fund Application to be submitted on September 13, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of Housing Accelerator Fund 2 program by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Office of MP Karen Vecchio.

THAT Report No. LDS-010-24 BE RECEIVED for information. AND THAT, Council AMEND the Thames Centre Senior Centre Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to change the Committee name to the Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee.

THAT Report No. LS-011-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the draft amendment to Animal Control By- law 63-2022, as appended to this report, in principal and direct staff to bring forward the amending by-law at the next regular meeting of Council.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 12.1 through 12.3 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT By-laws 59-2024 and 60-2024 be ADOPTED as presented.

RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to closed session at 6:41 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) & (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 in order for Council to consider matters that involve litigation, potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT By-law 61-2024, being the Confirmatory By-law, be ADOPTED.

RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:34 p.m.