AGENDA


COUNTY OF OXFORD COUNCIL

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the Agenda be approved.

3.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

4.

ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

April 27, 2022

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the Council minutes of April 27, 2022 be adopted.

5.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

5.1

Resolution to go into a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that Council rise and go into a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, and that the Warden chair the Public Meeting.

Time  ________

5.1.1

Application for Official Plan Amendment OP 21-22-8 - Benito Fuschino

To re-designate the subject property from "Low Density Residential" to "Medium Density Residential" to facilitate the development of three townhouse dwelling units on Blandford Street in the City of Woodstock.

* See Report No. CP 2022-185

5.2

Resolution to adjourn the Public Meeting

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that Council adjourn the Public Meeting and reconvene as Oxford County Council with the Warden in the chair.

Time  ________

5.3

Consideration of Report No. CP 2022-185 - Application for Official Plan Amendment OP 21-22-8 - Benito Fuschino

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. CP 2022-185, titled "Application for Official Plan Amendment OP 21-22-8 - Benito Fuschino", be adopted.

6.

DELEGATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND CONSIDERATION THEREOF

6.1

Oxford County Poverty Support Program

Al Garland
Re: Number of Oxford County residents who have passed away homeless or in poverty

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the presentation from Al Garland, regarding the Oxford County Poverty Support Program be received.

6.2

Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)

Tracey Arts - OFA Regional Director
Re: The importance of farmland preservation in Oxford County

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the presentation from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture regarding the importance of farmland preservation in Oxford County be received.

7.

CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE

8.

REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS

8.1

COMMUNITY PLANNING

8.1.1

CP 2022-185 - Application for Official Plan Amendment OP 21-22-8 – Benito Fuschino

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council approve Application No. OP 21-22-8 submitted by Benito Fuschino, for lands described as Part Lots 76 & 77, Plan 337 in the City of Woodstock, to redesignate the subject lands from ‘Low Density Residential’ to ‘Medium Density Residential’ to facilitate the development of 3 townhouse dwelling units;
2. And further, that Council approve the attached Amendment No. 275 to the County of Oxford Official Plan;
3. And further, that the necessary by-law to approve Amendment No. 275 be raised.

* See Item 5.3

8.1.2

CP 2022-162 - Phase 1 Official Plan Update - Agricultural Policies - Recommended Amendment

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council adopt application OP 22-01-9 to amend Chapter 3, Section 3.1 – Agricultural Land Resource, of the County Official Plan, and Chapter 1 Section 1.6, to update the corresponding definitions;
2. And further, that County Council declare that Amendment No. 269 conforms with provincial plans, has regard to matters of provincial interest and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;
3. And further, that Council adopt the attached Amendment No. 269 to the County of Oxford Official Plan;
4. And further, that the necessary by-law to adopt Amendment No. 269 be raised;
5. And further, that staff be directed to prepare and submit Amendment No. 269 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval in accordance with the requirements under the Planning Act.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. CP 2022-162, titled “Phase 1 Official Plan Update - Agricultural Policies - Recommended Amendment”, be adopted.

8.2

PUBLIC WORKS

8.2.1

PW 2022-27 - Contract Award – Oxford Road 59 (Vansittart Avenue) Intersection Improvements, City of Woodstock

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council award a contract to the low bidder, Dufferin Construction Company, a division of CRH Canada Group Inc., in the amount of $1,598,384 (excluding HST) for the construction of left-turn lanes on Oxford Road 59 (Vansittart Avenue) at Ridgewood Drive, Pittock Park Road and Fairway Road/Frederick Street in the City of Woodstock;
2. And further, that Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Public Works to sign all documents related hereto.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. PW 2022-27, titled “Contract Award – Oxford Road 59 (Vansittart Avenue) Intersection Improvements, City of Woodstock”, be adopted.

8.3

HUMAN SERVICES

8.3.1

HS 2022-02 - Emergency Shelter Update

RECOMMENDATION

1. That County Council receive this update to Council Report No. HS 2022-01, entitled “Emergency Shelter Proposal”, as information.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. HS 2022-02, titled “Emergency Shelter Update”, be adopted.

8.4

CORPORATE SERVICES

8.4.1

CS 2022-15 - Municipal Modernization Projects Update – Q1 2022

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Report CS 2022-15 entitled “Municipal Modernization Projects Update – Q1 2022” be received for information.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. CS 2022-15, titled “Municipal Modernization Projects Update – Q1 2022”, be adopted.

8.4.2

CS 2022-16 - Lowrie Crescent Tillsonburg Project and 11th Line Woodstock Sanitary Fees – Internal Long-term Debt Issue

RECOMMENDATION

1. That By-law No. 6434-2022, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of funds in the amount of $15,134 from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund to be used for the purposes of financing serviced property owners’ charges for capital costs relating to sanitary services through the following projects, be presented to Council for enactment;
1. Oxford County Lowrie Crescent Tillsonburg Sanitary Sewer Extension Project; and
2. Oxford County 11^th Line Woodstock Sanitary Fees.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. CS 2022-16, titled “Lowrie Crescent Tillsonburg Project and 11th Line Woodstock Sanitary Fees – Internal Long-term Debt Issue”, be adopted.

8.4.3

CS 2022-17 - Internal Long-term Debt Issue – Renewable Energy Project

RECOMMENDATION

1. That By-law No. 6435-2022, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of funds in the amount of $585,525 from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund, to be used for the purposes of financing capital costs incurred related to a County of Oxford renewable energy project, be presented to Council for enactment.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. CS 2022-17, titled “Internal Long-term Debt Issue – Renewable Energy Project”, be adopted.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Pending Items

10.

MOTIONS

10.1

Councillor Ryan

Whereas Oxford County recognizes that there is a need for increased quantity, variety, and attainability of housing, and;

Whereas Oxford County is a prudent manager of its finances and intends to make the most effective and efficient use of municipal infrastructure in the long term, and;

Whereas Oxford County values its prime agricultural land and its natural spaces, and;

Whereas Oxford County values sustainability in the delivery of all services, and;

Whereas Oxford County strives to create complete communities providing opportunities for all to work, live, play, and learn;

Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to bring a report to County Council to provide further information and options that could be considered by the County and Area Municipalities to better accommodate their projected residential growth through increased density within fully serviced settlement areas and minimize the need for settlement area boundary expansions.

11.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

12.

NEW BUSINESS/ENQUIRIES/COMMENTS

13.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS ARISING FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

14.

BY-LAWS

14.1

By-law No. 6434-2022

Being a by-law to authorize borrowed funds from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund in the amount of $15,134, to be used for the purposes of financing property owners’ charges for capital costs related to sanitary sewer services provided under the Lowrie Crescent Tillsonburg Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and 11^th Line Woodstock Sanitary Fees (the “Projects”).

14.2

By-law No. 6435-2022

Being a by-law to authorize the borrowing upon funds from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund in the amount of $585,525, to be used for the purposes of financing the Woodingford Lodge Woodstock Net Metering Project.

14.3

By-Law No. 6436-2022

Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 275 to the County of Oxford Official Plan.

14.4

By-Law No. 6437-2022

Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 269 to the County of Oxford Official Plan.

14.5

By-Law No. 6438-2022

Being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council of the County of Oxford at the meeting at which this By-law is passed. 

Proposed Resolutions:

Resolved that the following by-laws be now read a first and second time: 6434-2022 to 6438-2022 inclusive.

Resolved that the following by-laws be now given a third and final reading: 6434-2022 to 6438-2022 inclusive.

15.

ADJOURNMENT