Council Meeting

THAT the November 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT the presentation provided by R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited, regarding the Municipality of Thames Centre Trails and Cycling Master Plan Update BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. CSF-011-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the attached final draft “Trails & Cycling Master Plan Update”, as prepared by RJ Burnside & Associates Limited, dated November 2025, BE APPROVED.

THAT Council ADJOURN its regular meeting at 5:24 p.m. and move into a Public Participation Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, to consider an application listed on the November 10, 2025 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT Report No. PDS-059-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Municipally Initiated Housekeeping Amendment to the Thames Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law 75-2006, and implementing by-law be

THAT the Planning Public Participation Meetings ADJOURN at 5:38 p.m. in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act, to consider Minor Variance Applications listed on the November 10, 2025 Regular Council Agenda.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A2-25 filed by Sifton Properties Limited to permit a reduced minimum front yard depth and a minimum interior side yard setback for Blocks 1, 2, 7, 11 and 15 on Plan 33M-849 and to permit a minimum lot area for Blocks 6 and 8 on Plan 33M-849 and to permit the encroachment of porches (uncovered or covered) for Unit 1, designated as Part 29 on Reference Plan 33R-22265 for Block 6 on Plan 33M-849 and to permit an increased maximum density for Block 8 on Plan 33M-849 for lands legally described as Blocks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 15 on Plan 33M-849 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, be

THAT Application for Minor Variance A7-25 filed by David Cole on behalf of Plover Mills Farms Limited to permit a lot area of 19 hectares (47 acres) for a property municipally known as 22946 Valley View Road 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.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A9-2025 filed by Frederick and Susan Jamieson to permit a total maximum floor area for accessory buildings of 229 square metres (2,464.94 ft²) to permit the construction of an accessory building with a floor area of 117 square metres (1,259.38 ft 2) for lands legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, NRT (geographic Township of North Dorchester), and designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R-21614, 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.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment ADJOURN at 6:11 p.m. and Council RECONVENE its Regular Meeting.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on October 20, 2025, BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.13 BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT the Department Quarterly Reports for the Third Quarter of 2025 BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC-01-25) by Sifton Properties Limited for lands legally described as Blocks 1, 2, 7, 11 and 15 on Plan 33M-849 (geographic Township of North Dorchester), Municipality of Thames Centre, be APPROVED. AND THAT the implementing by-law be ADOPTED, as included in the by- law portion of the agenda, AS AMENDED; AND THAT the adopted by-law be forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration of approval.

THAT Report No. CSF-010-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council hereby APPROVE the proposal submitted by Toromont/CIMCO for the slab and dasher board replacement of the CANUSA rink, at a total cost of $2,062,445.00 + HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the CCDC 14 Contract as appended to this report; AND THAT Council AUTHORIZE up to $38,225.00 + HST in funds be made available in 2025 from the Community Services capital reserves, it being noted that Council Resolution 191-2025, provided a contribution of up to $384.454.69 from the 2024 Operational Surplus.

THAT Report No. LS-013-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE in principle the Draft Delegation of Authority, Draft Hiring and Draft Internal Disclosure (Whistle Blower) Policies; AND THAT Staff be DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to adopt these policies once all Section 270 Policies have been reviewed.

THAT Report No. PW-013-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Boundary Agreement with the City of London BE APPROVED, as attached to this report; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Boundary Agreement with the City of London.

THAT Report No. PW-014-25 Sidewalk Plow Addition – 2026 Budget Consideration BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. PW-015-25 Water and Wastewater Master Plan and Development Charge Background Study – update BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. PW-016-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council DIRECT Staff to renew the contract with Miller Waste Systems Inc. for a one (1) year term at a base cost of $498,000 plus additional house counts and fuel adjustments.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 12.1 through 12.4 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT By-laws 84-2025, AS AMENDED, and 85-2025 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 6:53 p.m.