Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended

THAT the minutes from the November 15, 2023 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:34 a.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A11-23, submitted by Wesley & Gladys Guy, for lands described as Part Lot 8, Conc. 2 (North Oxford), in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to; 1. Relief from Section 7.2.1, Minimum Distance Separation Requirements for Livestock Barns and Structures - to reduce the required MDS II setback for the interior side yard from 26 m (85 ft) to 20.0 m (65.6 ft) in order to facilitate the establishment of two (2) broiler breeder barns on a property zoned ‘General Agricultural (A2) Zone’. Subject to the following condition: i. That a survey, prepared by a qualified professional (OLS) be submitted to the satisfaction of the Township prior to the issuance of building permits.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act the public meeting be adjourned at 9:54 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle zone change application File No. ZN 5-23-10, submitted by Robert John Klingenberg, for lands described as Part Lot 12 & 13, Registered Plan No. 39, in the Village of Embro and municipally known as 133-135 Commissioner Street to rezone the subject lands from ‘Residential Type 1 (R1)’ to ‘Special Residential Type 2 (R2-sp)’ to recognize the existing semi-detached dwelling.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to amend the ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-24)’ for lands comprising Part Lot 22, Concession 6 (West Zorra), Township of Zorra, municipally known as 436329 43rd Line, to permit a garden suite for an additional three (3) years expiring on December 6, 2026.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted by Kamarah Farms, whereby the lands described as Lot 27, Concession No. 9 (East Nissouri), Township of Zorra to rezone the subject property from the ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to Special ‘Institutional Zone (I-3)’.

WHEREAS the Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a Long-Term Reliability Project, as defined and with the characteristics outlined in the table below, under the Long-Term Request for Proposals (“LT1 RFP”) issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”); Unique Project ID of the Long-Term Reliability Project: LT1-039-10-2 Name of the Long-Term Reliability Project: Bolton Manor Rural Power Resiliency Project Legal Name of Proponent: Bolton Manor Resilient Generation Inc. Technology of the Long-Term Reliability Project: Biogas-Fuelled Reciprocating Engine Maximum Contract Capacity of the Long-Term Reliability Project (in MW): 1.00 Property Identification Number (PIN), or if PIN is not available, municipal address or legal description of the portion of the Project Site that is located on lands subject to the authority of one or more Municipalities: LT1-039-10-2 Pursuant to the LT1 RFP, Proposals that receive the formal support of the local jurisdictional authorities of all the project communities in which the Long-Term Reliability Project is located in the form of a support resolution will be awarded Rated Criteria points for the purpose of ranking the Proposal in relation to other Proposals for a contract under the LT1 RFP; and NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of The Township of Zorra supports the development, construction and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project on the Municipal Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable

WHEREAS the Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a Long-Term Reliability Project, as defined and with the characteristics outlined in the table below, under the Long-Term Request for Proposals (“LT1 RFP”) issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”); Unique Project ID of the Long-Term Reliability Project: LT1-045-3-1 Name of the Long-Term Reliability Project: Brooksdale Energy Legal Name of Proponent: Brooksdale Energy Inc. Technology of the Long-Term Reliability Project: Natural Gas-fired Reciprocating Engine Power Generator Maximum Contract Capacity of the Long-Term Reliability Project (in MW): 4.74 MW Property Identification Number (PIN), or if PIN is not available, municipal address or legal description of the portion of the Project Site that is located on lands subject to the authority of one or more Municipalities: 00218-0019 Pursuant to the LT1 RFP, Proposals that receive the formal support of the local jurisdictional authorities of all the project communities in which the Long-Term Reliability Project is located in the form of a support resolution will be awarded Rated Criteria points for the purpose of ranking the Proposal in relation to other Proposals for a contract under the LT1 RFP; and NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of The Township of Zorra supports the development, construction and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project on the Municipal Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Proponent to receiv

THAT Report 2023-158 from the Recreation Programs and Services Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-153 from the Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-159 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council adopt Report 2023-160; AND THAT Council approve the 2024 Budget as outlined in option two provided in Report 2023-160; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring the 2024 Budget By-law to the December 20 Council meeting.

THAT Report 2023-156 from the By-law Enforcement Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-152 from the Legislative Coordinator / Deputy Clerk be received and filed for information purposes only.

WHEREAS County Council approved a request to establish a Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee as recommended in the joint Safe and Well Oxford: Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, on behalf of area municipalities, to oversee the implementation of the goals and objectives established in the Plan on July 14th, 2021; AND WHEREAS the key priority risk themes identified within the Safe and Well Oxford Plan include:  Mental Health;  Affordable Housing;  Substance Misuse;  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. AND WHEREAS the purpose of Safe and Well Oxford: Community Safety and Well-being Plan is to improve the safety and well-being of community members, by defining and addressing priority risks through proactive, integrated system-wide strategies , the responsibility of which falls within the jurisdiction of the County within Oxford; AND WHEREAS the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee considered a resolution passed by County Council at their July 13th, 2023 meeting to refer a presentation received by County Council from Ingamo Homes in relation to gender-based violence locally for consideration throughout the implementation of the Safe and Well Oxford: Community Safety and Well-being Plan; AND WHEREAS the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee received a presentation and request from the Domestic Abuse Response Team Oxford at their meeting held on September 14th, 2023 in relation to the need for support with resources, advocacy, education and awareness to address gender-ba

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining the details of the Thamesford main street flag process including the approval process, role of a community groups and outline what Embro as a community would have to do to move forward with a Memorial Banner Project.

THAT Council direct staff to provide support for the building of an anaerobic digester at Greiden Farms Ltd regarding the Agricultural Clean Technology Program.

THAT items 10(a) - (c) be received and filed for information purposes only.

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

THAT by-laws 54-23, as amended to include the training officer, and 55-23 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 By-law 56-23, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held December 6, 2023, be read a first, second and third time this December 6, 2023; 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 12:10 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the December 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.