Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the June 2, 2021 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated. Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 2 of 14

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:00 p.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. AND THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment for the purpose of hearing Minor Variance Applications.

That the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A06-21, submitted by Thomas Ethan Wells, for lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 2 Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 3 of 14 (North Oxford), in the Township of Zorra, and municipally known as 643379 Road 64, as it relates to relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses; to increase the maximum permitted height from 5.0 m (16.4 ft) to 5.49 m (18 ft); to facilitate the construction of an accessory structure in the ‘Residential Existing Lot Zone (RE)’ in the Township of Zorra.

That the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A07-21, submitted by Langlois Eco Homes, for lands described as Block 25, Plan 41M-361, Embro, in the Township of Zorra, and municipally known as 90-100 Elgin Street, as it relates to relief from Section 13, Table 13.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required front yard depth for a street fronting townhouse from 10 m (32.8 ft) to 6 m (19.6 ft). to facilitate the construction of street fronting townhouse in the ‘Residential Type 3 Zone (R3-7)’ in the Township of Zorra.

THAT Council move out of the Public Meeting, and pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 6:14 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve, zone change application File No. ZN 5-21-04, submitted by The Corporation of the Township of Zorra, for lands described as Part Lot 1, Registered Plan No. 140, in the Village of Thamesford and municipally known as 113 George Street to rezone the subject property from ‘Central Commercial Zone CC’ to a site specific ‘Central Commercial Zone CC-1’ to provide a number of site-specific zone provisions relating to lot area, lot depth, rear yard depth, front yard depth, exterior side yard width and lot coverage.

Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 6 of 14 THAT Council approve the Draft 2020 Audited Financial Statements as presented by the Township Auditor, Christene Scrimgeour – Scrimgeour & Company.

THAT the motion be amended to remove number 2 from the motion and replace number 2 with the following: that a southbound left turn lane on 119 be constructed.

THAT the reports presented by Oxford County Public Works staff regarding speed road safety concerns in Thamesford and Uniondale be received and filed. AND THAT the Township of Zorra supports the immediate recommendations for Oxford County Road 119 in Thamesford. Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 8 of 14 AND THAT the Township of Zorra supports the immediate recommendations for Oxford County Roads 119 and 28 in Uniondale with the following exceptions 1. That the speed limit on Oxford County Road 119 from 150 metres south of Oxford County Road 28 to 400 metres north of Oxford County Road 28 be set at 60 km per hour, not 70 km per hour 2. That a southbound left turn lane on Road 119 be installed.

THAT Memorandum 2021-101 from the Director of Public Works regarding the construction progress update for the Zorra Maintenance Facility, be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council enact By-Law 35-21 to permanently close the road allowance (not travelled) described as Part of Herrick Street, Plan 75 (Beachville), designated as Part 2 on Plan 41R- 10156 in the Township of Zorra and identified as Part of P.I.N. 00181 0089; AND THAT Council enact By-Law 36-21 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Transfer/Deed in favour of Richard Robert Philips and Sheri Lea Phillips.

THAT Council enact a by-law to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Mimadala Holdings Inc. AND THAT Council pass a resolution to approve the Street Names in the Thames Springs West Phase 1 Subdivision Plan as Calhoun Crescent, Kelly Drive, Ferris Boulevard and Rosina Lane.

THAT Council supports having one joint Police Services Board for the Townships of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford and Zorra; AND THAT Tillsonburg and Ingersoll form their own individual Police Services Board.

THAT the meeting curfew be extended from 10:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. in order to complete the agenda for June 16, 2021.

THAT Memorandum 2021-104 from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Builders Risk Insurance for the Zorra Maintenance Facility Construction Project, be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT item 10(a) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT items 11(a) - (f) be received and filed for information purposes only.

Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 12 of 14 WHEREAS parkland development initiatives can increase park use, reduce encroachment, and reduce conflicts between park users and homeowners. AND Whereas the Lions River Parkway east of the Thames River has no residential properties adjoining the park and it is bordered by highway 119 on the east AND Whereas the West side of the river floodplain has potential to mirror the east side and be bordered by a municipal street on the west side of the park that follows the Thames River area of influence from the end of Patrick street all the way to the County Water Treatment Plant Property. AND Whereas the future development of this westerly flood plain has endless potential as a community focal point. THEREFORE, be it Resolved that Zorra township council ensure that the Thames River Flood Plain from the Bridge on Dundas Street (highway 2), to the Oxford County Water Treatment Plant at the South, be protected from development by a municipal Street with no privately held land on the east side of that Street. This is commonly known as “eyes on the park”; AND THAT Zorra council notify the County Planning Department and Kingwood Homes Inc. that Zorra Council will not accept any Plan of Subdivision Reports that do not include “Eyes on the Park” concepts for the entire length of the river flood plain from the Bridge on Dundas Street (highway 2), to the Oxford County Water Treatment Plant at the South.

Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 13 of 14 THAT by-laws 34-21, 35-21, 36-21, 37-21 and 38-21 be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT Council move into closed meeting session at 7:58 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (f) of the Municipal Act: to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Southwestern Landfill Proposal).

THAT By-law 39-21, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held o the 16th day June, 2021, be read a first, second and third time; Regular Council June 16, 2021 Page 14 of 14 AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT this session of Council be now adjourned and herewith closed at 9:47 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for July 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.