Middlesex Centre Council Minutes

Regular Meeting of Council

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Electronic Council Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor DeViet
  • Deputy Mayor Brennan
  • Councillor Heffernan
  • Councillor Shipley
  • Councillor Aerts
  • Councillor Scott
  • Councillor Cates
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Michael Di Lullo - Chief Administrative Officer
  • Arnie Marsman - Director of Building Services / Chief Building Official
  • Colin Toth - Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief
  • Rob Cascaden - Director of Public Works and Engineering
  • Tiffany Farrell - Director of Corporate Services
  • James Hutson - Municipal Clerk
  • Heather Kepran - Communications Specialist
  • Megan Kamermans - Corporate Records and Planning Services
  • Marion Cabral - County Planner
  • Justin Fidler - Community Services Operations Manager

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor DeViet calls the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

In response to COVID-19 we continue to hold Council meetings electronically.

Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting of Council by accessing the meeting which will be live-streamed on our Middlesex Centre YouTube channel.

2.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
 

The following items have been added to the January 12, 2022 Council Agenda:

13.8.    2022-007        

Being a by-law to amend By-Law 2019-070 to authorize the execution of a licensing agreement between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and the London Police Service

13.9.    2022-008        

Being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to approve and ratify a Municipal Access Agreement between Rogers Communications Canada Inc., (the “Company”) and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre (the “Municipality”)

13.10    2022-009

Being a by-law to approve and ratify a Subdivision Agreement between 1960634 Ontario Inc., the “Subdivider” and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre as the “Municipality” for lands described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 11, Former Township of London, designated as Part 6 on Plan 33R-19894; Municipality of Middlesex Centre

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
 

There are no disclosures of pecuniary interest to note for the January 12, 2022 agenda items.

4.
DELEGATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PETITIONS
 

4.1
Court of Revision - Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branch 6, 12 & 13
This item has attachments. 

1.Bear Creek Branch 6, 12, and 13 Report.pdf
2.Bear Creek Branch 6, 12, and 13 Dwgs.pdf
3.Appeal Submission - Frank Letsos - 1.pdf
4.2021-108 Bear Creek Branch 6, 12, and 13.pdf

Mike Devos of Spriet Associates, is in attendance to comment on the appeal submission.

The appellant, Frank Letsos, is not in attendance.

  • Resolution #2022-001
    Moved by:Councillor Shipley
    Seconded by:Councillor Heffernan

    THAT the Middlesex Centre Court of Revision approves the Schedule of Assessment for the Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branch 6, 12 & 13 provisionally adopted by By-Law 2021-108 as outlined in the report prepared by Spriet Associates.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution #2022-002
    Moved by:Councillor Shipley
    Seconded by:Councillor Heffernan

    THAT the Court of Revision adjourn at 9:45 a.m. and Council resume their regular meeting.

    CARRIED

4.2
Economic Development and Tourism - County of Middlesex Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Economic Development County Update 2021.pdf

Cara Finn, Director of Economic Development and Tourism with the County of Middlesex is in attendance to provide an update on the activities of the Middlesex County Economic Development and Tourism department. 

5.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
 

5.1
Minutes of the December 15, 2021 Council Meeting
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RMC-P_Dec15_2021 - English.pdf
  • Resolution #2022-003
    Moved by:Councillor Cates
    Seconded by:Councillor Scott

    THAT the minutes of the Middlesex Centre Council meeting held on December 15, 2021 be adopted as printed.

    CARRIED

6.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Resolution #2022-004
    Moved by:Councillor Heffernan
    Seconded by:Councillor Shipley

    THAT the Council for the Municipality Centre receives the Consent Items 6.1 to 6.5 as information.

    CARRIED

6.1
Regulatory Proposals under the Conservation Authorities Act – Transition Plans
This item has attachments. 

1.CAO-2-2022 Conservation Authority Transition Plans.pdf
2.Appendix to 2-2022 ABCA Transition Plan.pdf
3.Appendix to 2-2022 KCCA Transition Plan Final.pdf
4.Appendix to 2-2022 LTVCA Transition Plan.pdf
5.Appendix to 2-2022 SCRCA Transition Plan.pdf
6.Appendix to 2-2022 UTRCA Transition Plan 2021.pdf

  • THAT Report CAO-2-2022, re: Regulatory Proposals under the Conservation Authorities Act – Transition Plans be received for information.

6.2
Budget to Actual December 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.CPS-01-2022 Budget to Actual December 2021.pdf
2.CPS-01-2022 A1 Budget to Actual December 2021.pdf

  • THAT the Budget to Actual Report CPS-01-2022 for December 2021 be received as information.

6.3
COVID-19 Financial impacts update Q4 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.CPS-02-2022 COVID-19 Financial impacts update Q4 2021.pdf

  • THAT Report CPS-02-2022 outlining the COVID-19 municipal financial update for Q4 2021 be received for information

6.4
Water Wastewater Replacement Vehicles
This item has attachments. 

1.PWE 01-2022 Water Wastewater Vehicle Replacements.pdf

  • THAT Report PWE-01-2022, re: Water Wastewater Replacement Vehicles be received;

    AND THAT the purchase of two new Ford Rangers be awarded to McDonnell Motors Ltd in the amount of $87,953.72 (excluding HST);

    AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.

6.5
Rogers Telecommunications Municipal Access Agreement
This item has attachments. 

1.PWE 02-2022 Rogers Telecommunications Municipal Access Agreement.pdf
2.A1 Rogers Blanket Telecommunications Access Agreement.pdf
3.A2 Memorandum Rogers Blanket Telecommunications Access Agreement.pdf

  • THAT Report PWE-02-2022, re: Rogers Telecommunications Municipal Access Agreement be received;

    AND THAT a by-law be approved for the purpose of approving the Municipal Access Agreement between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and Rogers Communications;

    AND FURTHER THAT That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Access Agreement on behalf of the municipality.

7.
STAFF REPORTS
 

7.1
Municipality of Middlesex Centre Official Plan Status Update
This item has attachments. 

1.CAO-1-2022 Official Plan Status Update.pdf

Michael Di Lullo, Chief Administrative Officer, is in attendance virtually to provide an overview of the staff report.

  • Resolution #2022-005
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Cates

    THAT Report CAO-1-2022 re: Municipality of Middlesex Centre Official Plan Status Update be received;

    AND THAT Council direct WSP to complete the comprehensive Official Plan Review.

    CARRIED

7.2
Applications for Official Plan Amendment (OPA 46) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 20 2019); Filed by Ric Knuston, on behalf of 1571145 Ontario Limited c/o Todd and Cole Powell; 22447 Komoka Road.
This item has attachments. 

1.PLA-103-2021 - OPA 46 and ZBA 20-19 22447 Komoka Road.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Location Map.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Concept Plan.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Planning Justification Report.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Geotech Report March 2021.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - Geotechnical Design Brief - May 29, 2019.pdf

Marion Cabral, County Planner, is in attendance virtually to provide an overview of the staff report.

Ric Knutson, the applicant, is in attendance virtually to comment on the staff report.

Matt Campbell, a member of the public, is in attendance virtually to comment on the staff report.

Jim Graham, a member of the public, is in attendance virtually to comment on the staff report.

  • Resolution #2022-006
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Brennan
    Seconded by:Councillor Cates

    THAT Official Plan Amendment (OPA 46), as amended, for lands known legally as Concession 1 N Part Lot 4 RP 33R16300 Part 1 (former Township of Lobo), and known municipally as 22447 Komoka Road, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, and the Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-20-2019, as amended, filed by Ric Knuston, on behalf of 1571145 Ontario Limited, to rezone the subject property from the ‘Restricted Agricultural (A2)’ zone to the site-specific ‘Urban Residential Third Density exception 18 (UR3-18)’ zone for the property legally described as Concession 1 N Part Lot 4 RP 33R16300 Part 1 (former Township of Lobo), and known municipally as 22447 Komoka Road, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, be deferred to a future meeting pending the submission of a Stormwater Management report;

    CARRIED

8.
NOTICE OF MOTION
 

There are no notices of motion to note for the January 12, 201 Council agenda.

9.
CORRESPONDENCE
 

  • Resolution #2022-007
    Moved by:Councillor Heffernan
    Seconded by:Councillor Shipley

    THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence items 9.1 through 9.4 as information.

    CARRIED

10.
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE
 

Councillor Brennan brought forward a Notice of Motion that the term of Warden be extended from one (1) year to two (2) years, commencing December 2022. This matter was referred back to staff for further analysis;

a quote submitted by Oxford Dodge for the supply of a 2021 RAM 1500 for $50,686.00 (plus HST) was accepted;

An agreement under the Municipal Modernization Project for Enterprise Asset Management Software was approved;

Council endorsed a resolution to support a TVDSB Trustee Distribution for 2022-2026 which is based on equitable representation that balances the rural interests within the geography of Thames Valley District School Board;

Council received a report from Chris Traini, County Engineer regarding the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of County Road 16 (Ilderton Road) and County Road 56 (Wonderland Road).

11.
CLOSED SESSION
 

  • Resolution #2022-008
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Cates

    THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourn to closed session at 11:57 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss the following matters:

    Section 239 (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

    Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

    CARRIED

11.1
CALL TO ORDER
 

11.2
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
 

11.3
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
 

11.3.1
Minutes of the November 24, 2021 Closed Council
 

11.3.2
Minutes of the December 15, 2021 Closed Council
 

11.4
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
 

11.4.1
HR Update
 

11.4.2
Potential Property Disposition (Ward 4)
 

11.5
ADJOURNMENT
 

Council adjourned closed session at 12:54 p.m. and resumed their regular meeting of Council at 12:57 p.m. During the closed session, direction to staff was provided regarding a potential property disposition matter in Ward 4.

12.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.
BY-LAWS
 

  • Resolution #2022-011
    Moved by:Councillor Aerts
    Seconded by:Councillor Cates

    THAT By-laws 2022-001 through 2022-004 and By-laws 2022-007 through 2022-010 be adopted as printed.

    CARRIED

13.1
2022-001
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-001 2022 Water Wastewater Rates.pdf

Being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to establish fees and charges for water and wastewater rates for services provided by the municipality of Middlesex Centre

13.2
2022-002
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-002 2022 Stormwater Rates.pdf

Being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to establish fees and charges for stormwater rates for services provided by the municipality of Middlesex Centre

13.3
2022-003
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-003 9661 Ivan Drive H Symbol.pdf

Being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to amend the Middlesex Centre comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 7 E Pt Lot 2 (geographic Township of Lobo), Municipality of Middlesex Centre (9661 Ivan Drive - Removal of Holding Symbol)

13.4
2022-004
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-004 ZBA-19-21.pdf
2.2022-004 A1 ZBA-19-21.pdf

Being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to amend the Middlesex Centre comprehensive zoning by-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 9 N Part Lot 25 (geographic Township of London), Municipality of Middlesex Centre (ZBA-19-2021 Temporary Use Agreement)

13.5
2022-005
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-005 ZBA 20 2019.pdf

Being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to amend the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2005-005 with respect to Concession 1 N PT Lot 4 RP 33R16300 Part 1 (geographic Township of Lobo), Municipality of Middlesex Centre. Roll number: 393900002001000

13.6
2022-006
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-006 OPA 46.pdf

Being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to adopt Amendment No. 46 to the Official Plan of Middlesex Centre

13.7
2022-007
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-007 London Police Services Sunningdale Pit Agreement Amendment.pdf
2.2022-007 A1 Amending Agreement - Sunningdale Pit.pdf

Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2019-070 to authorize the execution of a licensing agreement between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and the London Police Service

13.8
2022-008
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-008 Municipal Access Rogers.pdf
2.2022-008 A1 Rogers Blanket Telecommunications Access Agreement.pdf

Being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre to approve and ratify a Municipal Access Agreement between Rogers Communications Canada Inc., (the “Company”) and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre (the “Municipality”)

13.9
2022-009
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-009 Subdivision Agreement - 1960634 Ontario Inc - Phase 3.pdf
2.2022-009 A1 Subdivision Agreement - 1960634 Ontario Inc - Phase 3.pdf

Being a by-law to approve and ratify a Subdivision Agreement between 1960634 Ontario Inc., the “Subdivider” and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre as the “Municipality” for lands described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 11, Former Township of London, designated as Part 6 on Plan 33R-19894; Municipality of Middlesex Centre

13.10
2022-010
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-010 Confirmatory.pdf

Being a by-law to adopt and confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre at the Council meeting held on January 12, 2022

14.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Resolution #2022-012
    Moved by:Councillor Scott
    Seconded by:Councillor Heffernan

    THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the January 12, 2022 Council meeting at 12:58 p.m.

    CARRIED
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