Council Meeting

THAT the presentation by Melanie Horton of Esher Planning Inc., on behalf of Farhi Holdings Corporation, regarding a proposed Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order (CIHAO) for 4453 Breen Road, be received for information.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting in order to sit as the Court of Revision to consider the Caddy Creek Drain 2022; AND THAT the following persons be appointed to sit on the Court of Revision for the Caddy Creek Drain 2022: Councillor Lockie representing the Municipality of Thames Centre and Councillor Kevin Stewart representing the Township of Zorra; AND THAT Mayor McMillan be appointed as Chair.

THAT the Court of Revision, having met on behalf of the Caddy Creek Drain 2022, (Revised for the Court of Revision), and with no appeals being submitted, adopt the drainage assessment schedule revised for Court of Revision dated February 1, 2023, as submitted by Spriet Associates Ltd.

THAT the Court of Revision be closed for the Caddy Creek Drain 2022 at 5:27 p.m.

THAT Council sit as the Court of Revision under the Drainage Act to consider the Brar Drain 2023.

THAT the Court of Revision, having met on behalf of the Brar Drain 2023, and with no appeals being submitted, adopt the drainage assessment schedule dated January 18, 2023, as submitted by Spriet Associates Ltd.

THAT the Court of Revision be closed at 5:30 p.m. in order to sit as the Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A1-23 submitted by Jonathon Wilson for relief from the Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law in relation to the minimum side yard setback of the Residential First Density (R1) Zone to permit the construction of a single-storey addition to a single detached dwelling in the form of a garage with a reduced side yard setback of 1.2 metres compared to the required 2.0 metre setback, for a property known municipally as 254 Terrence Avenue, Dorchester, 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.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment adjourn at 5:37 p.m. and reconvene as a Public Meeting under the Planning Act.

THAT Application for Consent B2-23 requested by Stuart Bell on behalf of JCM & Family Farms Inc. to convey a parcel of land having an area of approximately 877 square metres for lot addition purposes from a property legally described as Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession 6 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision for each consent. 2. That the applicant obtain a rezoning approval for the lot to be severed to be consistent with the zoning of the lot to be enlarged known municipally as 23310 Wellburn Road. 3. That the lands to be severed be merged in the same name and title as the abutting property known municipally as 23310 Wellburn Road to the satisfaction of the Municipality; and that Section 50(3) or 50(5) of the Planning Act apply to any subsequent conveyances involving the enlarged parcel and that any mortgages that may be required take into account the parcel as enlarged. 4. That all applicable property taxes, municipal fees and charges be paid to the Municipality. 5. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically prior to certification, all of which are to be fully executed. 6. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally de

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z4-23 filed by Stuart Bell on behalf of JCM & Family Farms Inc. for lands legally described as described as Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession 6 (geographic Township of West Nissouri), Municipality of Thames Centre, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.

THAT Application for Consent B3-23 requested by Thames Ridge Holdings Inc. c/o Graham and Tina Hutton to facilitate this disposal of a residence surplus to a farming operation with the lot to be severed having an area of approximately 1.12 hectares for lands legally described as Lot 11, Concession A SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 2700 Cow Path, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision for each consent. 2. That all applicable property taxes be paid to the Municipality prior to the stamping of the deeds. 3. That the balance of the farm be rezoned to prohibit any new residential use consistent with provincial policy. 4. That all outstanding work orders or by-law enforcement issues be resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 5. That the applicant be required to satisfy all requirements with respect to on-site private sanitary waste disposal system and the potable water supply on the lands to be conveyed to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. 6. That the necessary deeds, transfers and charges for certificates and /or instruments necessary for registration be submitted electronically prior to certification, all of which are to be fully executed. 7. That an electronic version of a deposited reference plan be submitted to legally d

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z5-23 requested by Thames Ridge Holdings Inc. c/o Graham and Tina Hutton for lands legally described as Lot 11, Concession A SRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre and known municipally as 2700 Cow Path, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at a future meeting.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z6-23) filed by Luke Vandenbosch on behalf of Kathy and Bill Fisher for lands known municipally as 164 Eva Street, Dorchester to rezone the subject property from the Residential First Density (R1) Zone to a site-specific Residential First Density (R1-#) Zone to permit the construction of an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) with a maximum floor area of 73 square metres, be approved in principle and that the Director of Planning and Development Services be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting once the applicant has entered into a development agreement with the Municipality to implement CN’s recommended mitigation measures and that the said agreement be registered against the title of the said lands.

THAT the Public Meeting adjourn at 6:40 p.m. and Council reconvene its regular meeting in order to continue with its deliberations.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on March 6, 2023, be approved as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Item 9.2 be approved as requested.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.3 through 9.7 be received as information.

THAT Report No. PDS-012-23 entitled “Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order” be received for information; AND THAT any request for a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order be processed following the framework outlined in the said Report.

THAT Report No. PDS-015-23 entitled, “Proposed Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order by Esher Planning Inc. and Municipal Solutions on behalf of Farhi Holdings Corporation – 4453 Breen Road, Putnam” be received for information; AND THAT this request be processed following the framework outlined in Report No. PDS-012-23 including the giving of agency and public notice and the holding of a public meeting of Municipal Council; and following that, the Director of Planning and Development Services provide a report for Council’s consideration at a subsequent meeting.

THAT Council receives Report No. PW-FL-001-23 for information; AND THAT Council direct the Director of Public Works to award the purchase of a Caterpillar model 440 Next Gen Tractor Backhoe to Toromont CAT.

RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 7:03 p.m. pursuant to: Section 239(2)(b) & (d) of the Municipal Act, being "personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations" with respect to an Employee Appointment, Staff Reorganization and Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Update.

THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn at 7:44 p.m. to continue with deliberations.

THAT Interim Chief Administrative Officer Michelle Casavecchia-Somers be appointed as the Acting Fire Chief for the Municipality of Thames Centre pending the recruitment of a new permanent Fire Chief.

THAT the position of Fire Chief be re-instated as a full-time position; AND THAT the Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized and directed to initiate a recruitment process for a full-time Fire Chief; it being noted that the final selection of such Fire Chief will be made by and following the recruitment of a new permanent CAO if possible

THAT a Closed Special Council Meeting be scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. for Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment purposes.

THAT By-law 27-2023 be adopted as presented.

THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:47 p.m.