The Corporation of the City of Woodstock
Council Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

This meeting will be held in-person  in accordance with section 238 (3.3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended and section 16.6.24 of the City of Woodstock Procedure by-law. The meeting will be livestreamed to the City’s YouTube channel and a recording of this meeting will also be posted on the City website following the meeting.

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1.

Closed Session

Closed session commences at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Board Room for the consideration of:

• Personal matters about identifiable individuals - Boards and Committee appointments

Councillor C. Lauder will read the resolutions.

>Denotes late items

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Disclosure of New Business

4.

Matters Arising from the Minutes

5.

Minutes

5.a

November 7, 2024 - Regular Council Minutes

6.

Additions to the Agenda

7.

Presentations

8.

Delegations

8.a

Vartan Titizian - Tree Request

8.b

Heather Wright - Petition - Requesting a solution to reduce speed on Springbank Ave. and  Algonquin Rd. 

8.c

>Tim Dukes, Executive Director, Operation Sharing - Homeless Shelter Needs

Delegation requesting 10 minutes

This delegation refers to Department Reports item 14.g.1

9.

Consideration of Planning Reports

9.a

OP 22-05-8 and ZN 8-22-05 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change - 1000049811 Ontario Inc.

Recommendation:
That Woodstock City Council advise County Council that the City supports the application to amend the Official Plan (File No. OP 22-05-8), submitted by 1000049811 Ontario Inc. for lands legally described as Plan 63, Lots 1 and 2 e/s Wilson, Part Lots 1 and
2 n/s Frances, City of Woodstock, to re-designate the subject lands to Medium Density Residential to facilitate the development of a nine unit multiple-attached dwelling building on the subject lands;

And further that City Council  approve in principle the zone change application (File No. ZN 8-22-05) submitted by 1000049811 Ontario Inc. for lands legally described as Plan 63, Lots 1 and 2 e/s Wilson, Part Lots 1 and 2 n/s Frances, in the City of Woodstock, to rezone the lands to ‘Special Residential Zone 3 (R3-sp)’ to facilitate a nine unit multiple attached dwelling building with reduced lot frontage and alternative location of parking areas;

And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter.

9.b

OP 23-11-8, SB 23-06-8 and ZN 8-23-18 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change - 2729902 Ontario Inc.

Recommendation:
That Woodstock City Council approve in principle the zone change application (File No. ZN 8-23-18) submitted by the 2729902 Ontario Inc., for lands described as Part Lot 9, Concession 1 (Blandford), to rezone the lands from ‘Agricultural (AG)’ to ‘Special General Industrial Holding Zone (M3-48 (H))’ ‘Special Highway Commercial Holding Zone (C4-57(H))’, ‘Environmental Protection Zone 1 (EP1)’ and ‘Environmental Protection Zone 2 (EP2)’ to facilitate a proposed draft plan of subdivision for industrial and service commercial purposes;

And further, that City Council advise County Council that the City supports the application for Official Plan Amendment, File No. OP 23-11-8, submitted by the 2729902 Ontario Inc., for lands described as Part Lot 9, Concession 1 (Blandford), to redesignate the lands from Business Park to Traditional Industrial and Service Commercial;

And further that City Council advise County Council that the City supports the application for draft plan of subdivision, File No. SB 24-06-8, submitted by the 2729902 Ontario Inc., for lands described as Part Lot 9, Concession 1 (Blandford), subject conditions 1 through 69 outlined in the report.

10.

Consideration of Correspondence

10.a

Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis

This correspondence has been withdrawn.

10.b

Woodstock Public Library Board - Year-end Surplus Carry-over

11.

Presentations from Staff and Approved Agents

11.a

Diane Campbell, Director of Administrative Services & Artem Voytsekhovskiy, Asset Management Accountant – Capital Budget Presentation

12.

Mayor’s Reports

13.

Councillor Reports

14.

Department Reports

The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council's perusal of the various matters and are suggested for consideration

14.a

Administrative Services

14.a.1

Application for Tax Relief under Sections 357(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Recommendation:
That Woodstock City Council directs the Treasurer to cancel, reduce or refund the taxes levied in 2024 as detailed on the attached reports.

14.b

Engineering

14.b.1

Replacement of Municipal Code Chapter 0232 – Fowl – Pigeons – Livestock - Keeping

Recommendation:
That Woodstock City Council refer the draft Livestock By-law #9707-24, which replaces Municipal Code Chapter 0232 – Fowl – Pigeons, to the by-law portion of the agenda;

And further that Woodstock City Council authorizes Staff to make the necessary application to the Ministry of the Attorney General to seek approval for the proposed short form wording and set fines associated with Municipal Code Chapter 0232 – Livestock.

14.b.2

Update on the South Gate Centre Renovation and Addition

Recommendation:
That Woodstock City Council approve the additions to the original scope of construction for the Southgate Centre Renovation and Addition at a value of $320,916.71.

14.c

Cultural Services

14.d

Parks and Recreation

14.e

Economic Development

14.f

Clerks

14.f.1

Downtown Woodstock BIA Board of Management Composition Changes

Recommendation:
That Woodstock City Council approve the appointments of Mickala Day (Evolution Electronics); Holly Jo (The Kiln Room Ceramic & Art Studio); Joshua Pember (First Class First Aid); and, Santina Somers (Knotty Beauty Inc.) to the Downtown Woodstock BIA board of management.

14.g

Chief Administrative Officer

14.g.1

Building Faster Fund

Recommendation: 
That Woodstock City Council direct that the funding received from the Building Faster Fund be directed towards:

1. Aldergrange and Finch Storm Water Management Pond Cleanouts and New Sidewalk construction OR
2. The County of Oxford to support new affordable housing within the City of Woodstock OR
3. The County of Oxford to support new attainable housing within the City of Woodstock OR
4. Partnering with the County of Oxford to acquire a property to support the creation of a new homelessness service centre;

And further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Transfer Payment Agreement.

14.h

Human Resources

14.i

Fire Services

14.j

Public Works

14.k

Information Technology

15.

Special Committee and Advisory Task Force Reports

16.

Notice of Motion

17.

New Business

18.

Draft By-laws

18.a

9707-24 - A by-law to repeal and replace the City of Woodstock Municipal Code Chapter 0232Fowl - Pigeons.

18.b

9720-24 - A By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 8626-10, as amended - ZN8-23-16 - Juliana Dr. at Finkle St.

18.c

9721-24 - A By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 8626-10, as amended - ZN8-24-07- 385/387 Dundas St.

19.

Questions and Address by Members of Council

This portion of the meeting is not recorded.

20.

Adjournment