AGENDA


COUNTY OF OXFORD COUNCIL

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 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

September 22, 2021

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the Council minutes of September 22, 2021 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

Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Plan of Subdivision OP 21-13-5; SB 21-08-5 - Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd.

The intent of the Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the subject lands from "Industrial" to "Medium Density Residential" to facilitate the development of a 56-unit townhome proposal in the Village of Thamesford.

The proposed draft plan of subdivision will facilitate the creation of 9 blocks for up to 56 townhouse units and a right-of-way in the Village of Thamesford.

* See Report No. CP 2021-335

5.1.2

Review of County Official Plan - Presentation

To formally initiate a review of the County Official Plan in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act.

*  See Report No. CP 2021-336

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 2021-335 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Plan of Subdivision OP 21-13-5; SB21-08-5 – Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. CP 2021-335, titled "Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Plan of Subdivision OP 21-13-5; SB21-08-5 – Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd.", be adopted.

5.4

Consideration of Report No. CP 2021-336 - Special Meeting of Council to Initiate a Review of the County Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. CP 2021-336, titled "Special Meeting of Council to Initiate a Review of the County Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act", be adopted.

6.

DELEGATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND CONSIDERATION THEREOF

6.1

Oxford Connection

Len Magyar
Re: 2022 Grant Request

6.2

The Small Business Centre

Shawn McNamara
Re: 2022 Grant Request

6.3

Oxford Invitational Youth Robotics Challenge

Brad Hammond
Re: 2022 Grant Request

6.4

Oxford Physician Recruitment Group

A.J. Wells
Re: 2022 Grant Request

6.5

Tillsonburg Regional Airport

Christian Perreault, Executive Vice-President, Explorer Solutions
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development, Town of Tillsonburg
Re: 2022 Grant Request

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the information provided in Delegations 6.1 to 6.5 inclusive on the Open meeting agenda of October 13, 2021 be received and referred to 2022 Budget and Business Plan Deliberations.

6.6

Oxford Tourism and Snyders Family Farm and Fear Farm

Meredith Maywood
Meghan Snyder
Re: Update on the support Oxford County is providing to the the Tourism sector

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the information provided in the delegation from Oxford Tourism and Snyders Family Farm and Fear Farm be received as information.

7.

CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE

7.1

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT)

September 20, 2021
Re: SWIFT Monthly Project Update - August, 2021

7.2

Oxford County Community Health Centre

October 5, 2021
Re: Oxford County Situation Table Community Table Free Webinar October 28, 2021

7.3

Ontario Solicitor General

October 1, 2021
Re: 2021 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference

7.4

Ministry of Long-Term Care

October 5, 2021
Re: Ontario Taking Additional Steps to Protect Long-Term Care Home Residents

7.5

Minister of Finance

Received September 27, 2021
Re: Assessment Appeal Process for Large Auto Manufacturing Properties

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that correspondence items 7.1 to 7.5 inclusive on the Open meeting agenda of October 13, 2021 be received as information.

7.6

Township of Blandford-Blenheim

October 6, 2021
Re: Medical Tiered Response

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the resolution of October 6, 2021 from the Township of Blandford-Blenheim regarding Medical Tiered Response be received;

And further, that Oxford County Paramedic Services staff be directed to prepare a follow-up Council report.

8.

REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS

8.1

COMMUNITY PLANNING

8.1.1

CP 2021-335 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Plan of Subdivision OP 21-13-5; SB21-08-5 – Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council approve Application No. OP21-13-5, submitted by GSP Group on behalf of Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd., Kingwood Riverside Developments Ltd., Agris Co-operative Ltd. and the Township of Zorra for lands described as Part of Park Lots 6 and 7, Registered Plan 45 and Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4, Plan 41R-10035, Township of Zorra to redesignate that portion of the proposed draft plan identified as Phase 1B as ‘Medium Density Residential’ to facilitate the development of up to 56 townhouse units;
2. And further, that Council approve the attached Amendment No. 263 to the County of Oxford Official Plan;
3. And further, that the necessary by-law to approve Amendment No. 263 be raised;
4. And further, that Oxford County Council grant draft approval to that portion of a proposed residential subdivision identified as Phase 1B, submitted by GSP Group (SB 21-08-5) prepared by GSP Group, dated July 19, 2021, for lands described as Part of Park Lots 6 and 7, Registered Plan 45 and Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4, Plan 41R-10035, in the Village of Thamesford, subject to the conditions attached to this report as Schedule “A” being met prior to final approval.

    

* See Item 5.3

8.1.2

CP 2021-336 - Special Meeting of Council to Initiate a Review of the County Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council hold a special public meeting pursuant to Section 26 (3) of the Planning Act;
2. And further, that staff be directed to proceed with the Official Plan Review process in accordance with the requirements under the Planning Act and as generally outlined in the Report No. CP 2021-336.

* See Item 5.4

8.1.3

CP 2021-323 - Application for Redline Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision 32T-00001 – The Villages of Sally Creek

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Oxford County Council approve the application for redline amendment to the draft approved plan of subdivision File No. 32T-00001, submitted by The Village of Sally Creek, for lands described as Part Lot 4, Concession 11, RP 41R-7424, Parts 1 & 2, RP 41R-7477, in the City of Woodstock.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. CP 2021-323, titled “Application for Redline Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision 32T-00001 – The Villages of Sally Creek”, be adopted.

8.2

CORPORATE SERVICES

8.2.1

CS 2021-38 - Municipal Modernization Program Funding Proposals – Intake 3

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That County Council authorize staff to apply for funding under the Municipal Modernization Program for up to $425,230 in costs related to various review and implementation projects that focus on digital modernization; and shared services/alternative service delivery models, as described in Report No. CS 2021-38 titled “Municipal Modernization Program Funding Proposals – Intake 3”;  
2. And further, that Council authorizes up to $158,970 from the County General Reserve to fund the County’s required contribution under this shared funding program, subject to funding approval;  
3. And further, that County Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and/or Director of Corporate Services to sign all documents related thereto.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. CS 2021-38, titled “Municipal Modernization Program Funding Proposals – Intake 3”, be adopted.

8.2.2

CS 2021-39 - Tax Policy – Optional Small Business Subclass

RECOMMENDATION

1. That an optional Small Business Property Subclass not be implemented for the 2022 taxation year.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. CS 2021-39, titled “Tax Policy – Optional Small Business Subclass”, be adopted.

8.2.3

CS 2021-40 - Credit Rating Review - 2021

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the County of Oxford’s Credit Rating Update, attached to Report No. CS 2021-40, dated September 16, 2021, as prepared by Standard & Poor’s be received for information.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendation contained in Report No. CS 2021-40, titled “Credit Rating Review – 2021”, be adopted.

8.3

PUBLIC WORKS

8.3.1

PW 2021-34 - 2022 Capital Project Pre-Approval

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council approve the 2022 Capital Budget pre-approval for the advancement of select infrastructure renewal projects as detailed in Report No. PW 2021-34;  
2. And further, that County Council authorize the Director of Public Works to commit to these select 2022 capital projects and incur project costs previously planned to begin as part of the 2022 Business Plan & Budget capital plan.

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. PW 2021-34, titled “2022 Capital Project Pre-Approval”, be adopted.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1

Pending Items

9.2

CS 2021-41 - Asset Management Plan Update

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the Briefing Note regarding CS 2021-41 - Asset Management Plan Update be received as information

10.

MOTIONS

11.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

12.

NEW BUSINESS/ENQUIRIES/COMMENTS

12.1

COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy Update

Amy Smith, Director of Human Resources

13.

CLOSED SESSION

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that Council rise and go into a Closed Session to consider Report No. PW (CS) 2021-33 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the County or local board.

13.1

Closed Session Begins

Time  ________

13.2

PW (CS) 2021-33

13.3

Closed Session Ends

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that Council reconvene in Open Session.

Time  ________

14.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS ARISING FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

14.1

PW (CS) 2021-33

Proposed Resolution:

Resolved that the recommendations contained in Report No. PW (CS) 2021-33 be adopted.

15.

BY-LAWS

15.1

By-law No. 6373-2021

Being a By-law to amend Schedule “B” to By-law 5725-2015, as amended to provide for speed limits on County Roads.

15.2

By-law No. 6374-2021

Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 263 to the County of Oxford Official Plan.

15.3

By-law No. 6375-2021

Being a By-law to further amend By-law No. 6182-2019, passed on December 11, 2019, being a By-law to remove certain lands from Part Lot Control.

15.4

By-law No. 6376-2021

Being a By-law to provide for the dedication and naming of highways in the County of Oxford.

15.5

By-law No. 6377-2021

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: 6373-2021 to 6377-2021 inclusive.

Resolved that the following by-laws be now given a third and final reading: 6373-2021 to 6377-2021 inclusive.

16.

ADJOURNMENT