990628 Regular Council Agenda- o-
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY - June 28`h, 1999 - 8:00 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Pgs . 3 - 11 A. Adoption of Minutes -June 14d' and 22nd111999
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
D. Appointments/Delegations
Pgs . 12 & 13 1. Ontario Trails Council RE: Trans Canada Trail
E. Public Hearing
Pgs . 14 & 15 1. Application for Zone Change, Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision - Edwin & Ewart McLaughlin and Woodstock Warehousing
Ltd. (County Report enclosed)
F. Rem r_ts
Pgs . 16 & 17 1. C.A.O. RE: Road Closing Policy
G. Communications
Page 18 1. Regional Municipality of Durham RE: Support of Resolution RE:
Foreign Film Tax Credit Program
2. Requests for Permission to Sell TV Bingo Cards:
Page 19 - Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organizations
Page 2 0 - Ontario Brain Injury Association
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21
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3.
Gwendolyn Casey RE: Reconstruction - Area West of Lisgar Avenue
Pgs .
25
- 28
4.
Royal Canadian Legion RE: Exemption from Property Taxes
Pgs .
29
& 30
5.
AMO RE: Ministry of Labour Order May Jeopardize Municipal
Emergency Response
H.
Information
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1.
Tillsonburg B.I.A. RE: Broadway between Venison and Concession
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32
& 33
2.
1999 Zorra Caledonian Society Highland Games in Embro - July 1", 1999
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34
- 36
3.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities RE: Call for Resolutions
Pgs .
37
- 39
4.
AMO RE: Request for Nominations
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40
5.
AMO RE: Harris Increases Cabinet to 25
Pgs .
41
& 42
6.
Ontario Energy Board Licensing and Code Information Sessions
Page
43
7.
Tillsonburg's Fun Day - Tillsonburg Golf and Country Club - August
180', 1999
I. Resolutions
J. By -Laws
1. By -Law 2907 - To establish the Tillsonburg Museum Advisory Committee
(3`d Reading)
K. Notice of Motion
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JUNE 14T", 1999
MINUTES of -the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held
Monday, June 14t'', 1999 at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B.
Carroll, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes — May 31 St, 1999
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes
of Council under date of May 31", 1999 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Agenda
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda
as prepared for Council Meeting of June 14"', 199'. be adopted, with
addition of-
E. Reports
7. Council Meeting Times and Summer Months Schedule
G. Information
6. Bus
"Carried"
C. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
None
D. Committee of Adiustment
1. A-11 /99 — Zoltan Demeter
B. Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, presented the applied for Minor Variance.
Committee received a memo dated June 11 `h, 1999 from M. Barrett,
Intermediate Planner, County of Oxford.
Kim Woods, Pioneer Petroleums, was in attendance in support of the
applied for Minor Variance.
No other persons were in attendance with respect to the applied for Minor
Variance.
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT
Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment approve application A-
11 /99 for 115 Simcoe Street, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the application be amended to include the following
additional variance:
"Permission for relief from Section 12.2.2.1.3, Front yard,
to reduce the front yard from the required 12m (39.4 ft.) to
1.5m (4.9 ft. )."
2) That a building permit be issued within one (1) year of the
date of the Committee's decision or the approval will lapse.
"Carried"
2. A-12/99 — Bill Sanders
B. Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, presented the applied for Minor Variance.
Committee received a memo dated June 111h, 1999 from M. Barrett,
Intermediate Planner, County of Oxford.
B. Sanders addressed Committee in support of the applied for Minor
Variance.
C. McDowell, owner of Sunnyside Kitchens, addressed Committee in
support of the applied for Minor Variance and requested that his access to
the northerly portion of his building not be obstructed by the proposed
commercial development.
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B. Sanders responded that the site plan would address the concerns
expressed by Mr. McDowell.
Mrs. Fisher, resident, addressed Committee and stated that she did not
want an all-night eating establishment at the proposed commercial
development.
J. Gilvesy addressed Committee and advised that the proposed commercial
development lacked green space, parking could be accommodated on a
Town lot, and suggested that the alley be closed to further accommodate
existing and proposed development in the area.
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT
Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment approve space requirements
under application A-12/99 for 33 and 39 Oxford Street, subject to
the following conditions:
I) That there is no overhang or eaves on the south side of the
western building which would encroach into the loading
spac,.
2) That a building permit be issued within one (1) year of the
date of the Committee's decision or the approval will lapse.
AND FURTHER THAT the Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment
deny the requested minor variance relating to parking space
requirements under application A-12/99 for 33 and 39 Oxford
Street, for the following reason:
1) The recognition of the deficiency in the number of parking
spaces should be addressed through the Town of
Tillsonburg cash -in -lieu of parking process.
"Carried"
E. Reports
1. M.I. S. Report
2. Hiring Procedures — External Posting
3. Special Awards Committee Minutes of June 2`�`�, 1999
4. C.A.O. RE: Removal of Cats — Bidwell Street Area
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5. C.A.O. RE: Heritage Lighting
6. C.A.O. RE: Road Closures - Canada Day Celebrations
7. Council Meetings
F. Communications
1. County of Oxford RE: Lifting of Part Lot Control - Hickory Hills
Developments Inc.
2. Township of Front Leeds and Lansdowne RE: Support of Resolution -
Bible Reading and Prayer in Schools
3. Township of Tyendinaga RE: Support of Resolution - Refillable
Beverage Containers - Full Deposit/Refund System
G. Information
1. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of May 5'h, 1999
2. Trans Canada Trail Relay 2000
3. Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation RE: 1999 Community
Action Awards
4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority RE: Forest Management Plan
5. Ministry of Natural Resources RE: Rabies Vaccines
H. Resolutions
No. 5 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the M.I.S.
Report to Council, as prepared for meeting of June 14`", 1999, be received.
"Carried"
No. 6 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council
adopt the "Hiring Procedures - External Posting" policy.
"Carried"
No. 7 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT the Special
Awards Committee minutes, under date of June 2"d, 1999, be received and
recommendations contained therein be adopted.
"Carried"
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Report of
the C.A.O. with respect to removal of cats in the Bidwell Street Area be
received.
"Carried"
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Report of
the C.A.Q. with respect to Heritage Lighting on Broadway, from Venison
Street to Concession Street, be received and the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT Item 4 of recommendation be expanded
to include exploring other methods of funding.
"Carried"
No. 10 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council
approve the following road closures for Canada Day Celebrations:
- Bridge Street from Broadway to Rolph Street
- Sanders Street at the Fairgrounds
- Hardy Street at the Fairgrounds.
"Carried"
No. 11 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT the matter
of summer schedule be separated from the main motion.
"Carried"
No. 12 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Town
Council now approve that all regular Council meetings will be held in an
evening session beginning at 8:00 P.M.;
AND FURTHER THAT Executive — Closed Session begin at 7:30 or
earlier as the need may be and at the discretion of the Chief
Administrative Offiger/Clerk;
AND FURTHER THAT Town Council approve a summer schedule for its
Town Council Meetings to be held on the 41h Monday of July and August,
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beginning at 8:00 P.M. for Open Session and at T30 P.M. for Executive -
Closed Session or as the need may be and at the discretion of the Chief
Administrative Officer/Clerk.
"Carried"
No. 13 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council
recommend to County Council the Lifting of Part Lot Control as described
in a report dated June 8`h, 1999 under File Co. 9-21-180 from the
Department of Public Health and Planning from the County of Oxford;
AND FURTHER THAT Town Council support the passing by County
Council of the necessary exempting by-laws.
"Carried"
No. 14 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg support the Township of Front of Leeds and
Lansdowne's resolution with respect to Bible readings and Prayer in
schools.
"Carried"
No. 15 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg support the Township of Tyendinaga's resolution
with respect to refillable beverage containers, a full deposit/refund system.
*'Carried"
1. By -Laws
The following By -Law received three readings:
1. By -Law 2906 - To authorize an Encroachment Agreement with Elizabeth
Sofalvi
The following By -Law received first and second reading.
2. By -Law 2907 - To establish the Tillsonburg Museum Advisory Committee
J. Notice of Motion
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K. Closed Session
No. 16 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Council move
into Executive — Closed Session to consider matters of potential litigation.
"Carried"
No. 17 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Town
Council again move into Executive — Closed Session to consider matters
of potential litigation.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned.
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
J U N E 22"`', 1999
MINUTES of the special meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg
held Tuesday, June 22" d, 1999 at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B.
Carroll, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. North Broadway Intersection
D. Morris, C.A.O., reviewed for Town Council the restoration project for North
Broadway at Concession Street and further advised that Town Council at their
meeting. on June 14t', 1999 tabled the matter so that the Ministry of
Transportation Ontario and the Project Engineer, Cyril J. Demeyere, Ltd. could
further review the matter with Town Council.
In attendance at the meeting were John Wiebe, C.J. Demeyere Ltd., and Winston
Oostenbrug, Ministry of Transportation Ontario.
In response to a questions from B. Carroll, J. Wiebe stated that, with respect to the
intersection, standard turning radius templates were used as approved through the
Ministry of Transportation Ontario and the Municipal Engineers Association.
.i.Wiebe explained the practicality of design of the intersection and the type of
vehicles were expected to use the intersection, being a tractor trailer with a total
length of 55 feet. He further stated that Broadway is an arterial road and it
functions as a connecting link south of Concession Street and a Kings Highway
north of Concession Street.
In response to a question from Mayor Cam McKnight, J. Wiebe stated that the
intersection could be made tighter if you were to compromise design integrity and
allow tractor trailers to mount the curbs. He further stated that intersection could
design so that the tractor trailers turning each on Concession Street could meander
into the left turn lane of those vehicles turning south onto Broadway from
Concession Street and that would impose further stacking northbound south of the
Broadway and Concession intersection. J. Wiebe further stated that Town
Council needs to maintain design integrity of the intersection and it is not
recommended to have trucks turning into oncoming lanes of traffic and effecting
vehicle storage of Broadway.
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In response to a question from Mayor C. McKnight, Winston Oostenbrug stated
that the MTO would like tolerability of the intersection at Concession Street and
Broadway in the design of that intersection and that the proposed drawings by
C.J. Demeyere Ltd. were acceptable to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.
W. Oostenbrug went on further to state that a concern has also been raised with
respect to vehicle length and that the same analogy would work with school buses
and fire trucks, as well as the semi tractor trailers.
B. Smith stated that the emergency service vehicles from the Fire Hall use
Concession and Broadway as a major route to other areas of the Town of
Tillsonburg.
In response to a question from B. Carroll, W. Oostenbrug stated that, with respect
to the MTO policy on funding qualifications is that there are eligibility
requirements in the Connecting Link Agreement with the Ministry of
Transportation Ontario and they are not negotiable with the Town of Tillsonburg.
W. Oostenbrug stated that the design currently before Town Council is the one
that is needed by the Town of Tillsonburg.
Mayor C. McKnight stated that the Concession Street is a very important east -
west connection throughout the Town of Tillsonburg and needs to be designed
properly.
In response to a question from Mayor C. McKnight, J. Wiebe stated that it is not
desirable to alter one corner of an intersection without altering the other corners
of that same intersection.
J. Wiebe further advised that the Town of Tillsonburg is at the lower limits of
intersection integrity as acceptable to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.
B. Resolutions
No. 1 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Town
Council approve the design of the intersection of Broadway and
Concession Street in the Town of Tillsonburg as proposed by Cyril J.
Demeyere Ltd.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
Mayor
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June 21, 1999
Mr. Brad Bartlett, A.M.C.T
Deputy Clerk
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Municipal Offices
Town Centre Mall
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear Mr. Bartlett:
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The Trans Canada Trail is a national dream of extending a recreational pathway across
Canada from sea to sea. On completion the trail will stretch 15,000 kilometers across
Canada and include a 4000 kilometer section in Ontario. The trail will be publicly owned
and support the five core uses of hiking, cycling, cross -country skiing, equestrian and
snowmobiling. It is recognized that not all five uses will have access to all sections of the
trail.
On September 9, 2000, the Trans Canada Trail will officially be opened in Ottawa. The
opening celebration will be the culmination of an Ocean Water Relay, that will be see trail
users from all across Canada carry waters from our three oceans to be poured in a
fountain. Relay 2000 is a similar event to the Canada 125 Torch Relay, but in this case,
ocean water will be relayed by hikers, cyclists, cross -country skiers, equestrians and
snowmobilers. This event will start in March 2000 and be nationally televised.
The role of the Trans Canada Trail Foundation is to work with communities to define their
route for the trail. The owners of sections of the Trans Canada Trail are required to
officially inform the Foundation of their interest to participate followed by registration of
individual sections of trail.
The Trans Canada Trail Foundation would like Tillsonburg to be on the route. To
facilitate this process it would be helpful if Council could pass a motion at its upcoming
meeting that is similar to the following sample:
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That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg endorse in
principle the concept of linking the Town with the Trans Canada Trail and that
they direct staff to work with the Trans Canada Trail Regional Coordinator to
identify the route and register..an approved link with the Trans Canada Trail
Foundation.
I am requesting to be placed on the agenda of the June 28, 1999 Council meeting to
discuss this initiative and Tillsonburg's participation. I would appreciate if you could get
back to confirm the time, date and location of this meeting as well as the time I will be
allocated to make my presentation.. I have a 13 minute video that could be used to
present the concept. This video could be played at the Council meeting, before the
meeting begins or at some other time that was convenient to Council.
I look forward to working with Tillsonburg on this initiative.
Yours sincerely,
Paula Neice, M.Sc., MCIP
Regional Trails Coordinator
PUBLIC NOTICE
pursuant to Sections 34(12). 17(2). 21(1) and 51(19)(a) of the Planning Act. R.S.O. 1990,
as amended
APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENQMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
in the
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
200 Broadway, 2nd Fir., Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 --Telephone-_(519j842_64�$
DATE: June 7, 1999 FILE: ZON. 7-268; OP 10-245; 32T-86001
Edwin & Ewart McLaughlin and Woodstock Warehousing Ltd.
Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Applications
The Councils of the County of Oxford and the Town of Tillsonburg are considering applications for Official Plan
Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change to permit the development of a 17 lot residential
plan of subdivision. The Official Plan Amendment application has been submitted to redesignate the subject
lands from 'Industrial'to 'Low Density Residential' while the Zone Change application has been submitted to
rezone the subject lands from'General Industrial (M2)' to'Residential Second Density (R2)'.
The subject property is located on the west side of Tillson Avenue and the south side of North Street,
comprising Part Lots 67 & 68, Plan 600, in the Town of Tillsonburg .
Public Meeting
The Council of the Town of Tillsonburg will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed zoning by-law
amendment on:
Date: Monday, June 28,1999
Time: 8:00 P.M.
Place: Municipal Offices, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg
The Oxford County Public Health & Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed
Official Plan amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision on:
Date: 'i hursday, July 8,1999
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Planning Annex Boardroom, 78 Light St., Woodstock (beside Court House)
Attached is a copy of the proposed plans. You are invited to attend the public meeting, and we would
welcome your comments or suggestions either in writing or presented in person at the meeting.
Other Planning Act Applications NONE
Please be advised that Council may approve, modify or refuse the requested planning applications at the
meeting. If you do not attend or are not represented at the meeting, Council may proceed and may not advise
you of any proposed modifications. If a by-law is approved, notice of passing of the by-law will be mailed or
published in a local newspaper.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Town of Tiilsonburg in respect of the
proposed planning applications does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written
submissions to the Town of Tillsonburg before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Municipal
Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
Additional information relating to the proposed zoning by-law amendment will be available for inspection
between 8:30-12:00 am and 1:00-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, at the County of Oxford Public Health and
Planning Office, Woodstock. If you have any questions regarding the above -noted applications, please
contact Michael Barrett, Intermediate Planner, ext. 337, of the Public Health and Planning Department.
Yours truly,
/db M. R. Bra oPublic
Att. Direct f Pulth & PlanningCourt of OxDepartmen of Health & Planning
415 Hunter Street, Court House
P.O. Box 397,
Woodstock, On N4S 7Y3
Telephone: 519-539-9800
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APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, Zo z CA—y
AND SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
APPLICATION NO. OP.10-245 & 327-96001 1 Te 7-2J.9
EWART & EDWIN MCLAUGNLIN
PART LOT $7. PLAN 500 AND
PART 3. REP. PLAN 41R-5260
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG j
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GRAFT PLAN APPROVAL
LANDS PREVIOUSLY SEVERED
PRUY SUBJECT PROPERTY 5-62/97
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Memo
To: The Mayor and Members of Council
From: D. C. Morris, C.A.O.
Date: 24/06/99
Re: Road Closing Policy
As requested at Council Meeting of June 14"'/99, attached is a Draft Policy for Temporary Road
Closing which If adopted would allow the Director of Operations authority to temporarily dose roads
and approve parades and advise Emergency Services accordingly.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve of the attached policy authorizing the Director of Operations to temporarily close
streets and approve parades upon written request.
Sincerel
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Corporate Policy No
Policy and Page
Procedure Effective:
TAB: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
SECTION: ROADS
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
OP — 1-99
PURPOSE: To provide a procedure for the approval of temporary
road closures.
I. The policy will address requests for temporary road closures for special
events, parades and for any other necessary matters as deemed by the
Director of Operations.
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All requests for temporary road closures, unless in an emergency
situation, should be made in writing to the Director of Operations.
After review of the request, and circulation to emergency services, the
Director of Operations, may approve the request.
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The Regional
Municipality
of Durham
Clerk's Department
605 Rossland Rd. East
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, Ontario
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(905) 668-7711 •
Fax: (905) 668-9963
P.M. Madill, a.M.c.T.
Regional Clerk
May 28, 1999 '
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To: All Canadian Municipalities with a Population Over 5,000
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham, at its meeting held
on April 7, 1999, adopted the following resolution and requests your
endorsement of this important issue:
"WHEREAS the film, television and commercial production industry.
generated in excess of $2 Billion (Canadian) for Canadian individuals and
businesses in 1998, including $1 Billion from foreign -based production
firms, and to encourage the continued production -of foreign films in
Canada, be it resolved;
THAT Federal Minister of Finance, the Honourable Paul Martin -and
Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Herb-Dhaliwal, be
encouraged to maintain the 15% withholding tax on salaries paid to
foreign -based actors working in Canadian productions and eliminate the
provisions in the Income Tax Act which would require these actors to pay
full income on these earnings;
THAT Heritage -Minister, the Honourable Sheila Copps, be asked to
ensure that the Foreign Film Tax Credit program is maintained in- its
present form; and
THAT this resolution be communicated to the Federation of. Canadian
Municipalities, to ensure they are.aware of the implications of these
issues; and asking for their endorsement and subsequent communication
with these Ministers.."
P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T.
Regional Clerk
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ONTARIO COALITION OF SENIOR CITIZENS" ORGANIZATIONS
May 311,1999
Dear City Clerk:
The Ontario Coalition of Savor Citizens, Organb;Won (OCSCO) wishes to request per=1M0a to
sell Rainbow TV Bingo (RTVB) cards at retail locations in your municipality. Since May of
1995, Channel I KON tv) has been broadcasting RTVB on Saturday momiaw at 11:00 a.m. Our
broadcast time will be either at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 am. on Saturday mornings. We are licensed
by the city of Hamilton. Local retail locations bmeSt by ][CUM ing a 5% cotnmiasion on sales of
the tickets.
The OCSCO is a Provincial Charity which assists seniors throughout ontario by focusing on
programs to benefit an aging population. Some of the programs available through OCSCO and
it's community groups that aduv ce the quality of fife of seniors are:
• Educational workshops and confer
. Information, eoupg - -n and referral services
• Publication, resource library; and speaker bureau
• Special programs on healthy aging, vulnerable seniors, caregiving and Alaheimers and
multicultural programs
• Outreach and nunwous volunteer initiative
• finternatianal Year of the Older Persons events
Should you have any questions or concana, please do not hesitate to contact fiur office.
Sincerely,
W. M.L. Jesion
Executive Director
3101 Bathurst Street, Suite 500. Toronto, Ontario M6A 2A6
phone: (416) 785-8570 Fax: (416) 793-7361
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Dear City Ck rlc:
The Ontario Bruin Injury Association (OBIA) wishes to request or renew permission to sell
Rainbow T.V. Bingo (RTVB) cards at retail locations in your municipality. Since May of 1995,
we have been broadcasting RTV$ Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. on ON TV (Channel 11). We
are 1icensed by.the City of Hamilton. Local retail locations benefit by receiving a S% cotnrnission
on sales of the tickets.
The OBIA is a Provincial Charity which ,gals people in Ontario living with the effects of Brain
Lqufy throu& support services, information dissemination awl prevention initiatives. Some
programs available through OBIA wad its community aasocimtions are:
* Linkage to community and eseional services
* Caregiver Information Support Link (CISL heipline)
' Crisis Wavendoll
' Publications
' Certificate Training Programs
' Resource library
"Project Headgear' campaign seared toward children in geodes 1- 12
Should you Have any questions or coneezwk please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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Council approves more Broadwaywork
Summer will also see final coats
STEPHAN KLEISER
Staff Wnter
Town council last week ap-
proved the reconstruction of the
section of Broadway from Conces-
sion to Venison Street and told
residents they would maintain the
boulevard setting and even look
into the possibility of installing her-
itage -style lighting.
According to a public works
report, that stretch of road -was
scheduled and approved by coun-
cil for reconstruction last year,
sub' Ion several other °street
ect to Mmistry of Transporta-
tion funding approval under the
include sanitary sewers, water
mains,
connecting link constructiop agree-
merit.
, storm sewers and new curbs
:arid gutters and sidewalks,
At the time, residents in the area,
could go
underway as early as two weeks
fromr now.
attended a public meeting and gen-
erally supported the
In addition to the Broadway
project. In the
end though, the project was not
recons[ruction.project; Cowan said
the town will also -complete
Porapproved h the minis of trans-
which deferr�tiltNs
the
final coat of asphalt in the London
yearation
year. "
.aindBidwell street areas and north
According to Mark Ctiwan, pub-
Broadway. In total, the three
lic services director, work on the
reconstruction
projects will cost around $ I million.
Cowan said people can
project which will
expect
d0jays during. the three-month
S
Broadway reconstruction, but add-
ed they will try to keep at least one
lane open at all times.
Area residents had asked that
heritage lighting to be installed in
the area, but Cowan said that ex-
penditure hasn't been budgeted far.
Financing of the lights, if council .
gives them the go ahead, has yet to
be finalized, but in the meantime,
Cowan said they will install poles
Pre -wired to accept heritage light-
ing if the decision is made at a later
date to install them.
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s 3 VARNAVAIR BRANCH 153
16 Durham St., Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 1 V7
Telephone (519) 842-5281
Fax (519) 842-6775
June 16, 1999
Town of Tillsonburg
Council Members
200 Broadway
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear Council Members:
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RE-I'EViFiED TO
As you may be aware. Legion branches throughout the province are experiencing
financial difficulties brought about through declining memberships coupled
with higher costs of maintaining their buildings. Branch 153, Tillsonburg, is
no exception to this trend.
Our branches continue to serve the veterans and spouses of Ontario and make an
enormous contribution to the communities in which they are located. I am
attaching a copy of a recent survey which provides some insight into the
impact of Ontario Royal Canadian Legion branches in their communities.
To alleviate their problems, municipalities. under section 442.1 of the
Municipal Act are empowered to rebate up to 100 percent of an organization's
property taxes. The province will share the cost of the rebate with respect
to the education portion of the property taxes (please see attached copy of a
letter from Ernie Eves. Q.C., Minister of Finance).
We respectively request your exempting us from property taxes this year and
subsequent years as far as is possible.
Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely
eel- 4•�"'
R.G. Marsden C.E.T.
President
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ONTARIO COMM7UM
Gross Revenue $ 83,095,530.51•
Municipal Taxes $ 3,654,753.96•
Licence Fees $ 981,409.14
GST + PST $ 61489,587.4?-
EMPLOYEES
Full Time 672
Part Time 895
Casual 435
Number of Contract/cleaners etc
TOTAL SALARIES PAID
TOTAL MONIES PAID TO CONTRACTORS
SUPPLIES
Wine
Liquor
Seer
Soft Drinks
Sundries
Of -'ice Su -plies
Cleani1a Succlies
Furniture/ivaintenance
Others
TOTAL PURCHASE OF GOODS
fk
294
$ 18, 898, 913 .36'
$ 51168, 446 .84
$ 365,235.90
$ 61324, 833 . 07
$ 20,679,864.97
$ 1, 477, 691.91
$ 3,214,087.03
$ 1,173,221.75
$ 1,150,400.85
$ 2,330,223.09
$ 4,321,899.53
$ 40,342,035.85
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DONATIONS
Break Open Tickets
$
7,947,241.79
Raffles
$
421,113 .45
Bursaries
$
416,952.10
POPPY
$
1,43 1,444.14
Special Events
$
464,995.90
Telethons
$
81,694.20
Bingo -
$
It565,938.50
Others
$
441,892.58
TOTAL DONATIONS
$ 12,771,912.66
VOLUNTEER HOURS/USE OF BRANCH FACILITIES
HRS TIMES
LecJion and Veterans
270,176
127,150
Sccuts/Cubs
7,650
1,296
Girl Gu_ces
3,757
1,226
` Cadets
33,090
21815
Youth Spor;,s
31,891
4, 155
Seniors
82,759
9,359
Surd Rais-=ic
87, 917
41563
Community Elle-r--Zs
46, 219
3,r449
Hospital
23,021
31841
Municipality
47,f732
1, 162
Others
142,377
21288
TOTAL VOLUNTEER HRS
781,236
52,976-
BUILDING MARKET VALUE + 17% FURNISHINGS
& EQUIP.
$ 138, 899, 962.66
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Ministry of Finance
Office of the Minister
Frost Building South
7 Queen's Park Cres
Toronto ON M7A 1 Y7
Tel (416) 325-0400
Fax (416) 325-0374
April 13, 1999
Ministere des Finances
Bureau du ministre
Edifice Frost sud
7 Queen's Park Cres
Toronto ON M7A 1 Y7
Tel (416) 325-0400
Telec (416) 325-0374
Mr. R. G. Marsden, C.E.T.
President
Varnavair Branch 153
The Royal Canadian Legion
16 Durham Street
Tillsonburg ON N4G 1V7
Dear Mr. Marsden:
Thank you for your letter forwarded to me by my colleague,
Toby Barrett, Norfolk, requesting an exemption from the
education portion of property taxes for the Royal Canadian
Legion branches.
I understand and appreciate the level of service and benefits
Royal Canadian Legions provide to communities throughout the
province. As you may be aware, under section 442.1 of the
Municipal Act, municipalities have the power to provide
property tax rebates to charities and similar organizations.
Municipalities can determine the eligibility criteria for
similar organizations and can rebate up to 100 per cent of an
organization's property taxes if they so choose. The Province
will share the cost of the rebate program with respect to the
education portion of the property taxes.
I appreciate having your views brought to my personal
attention.
Yours sincerely,
Ernie Eves, Q.C.
Minister of Finance
c.c. Mr. Toby Barrett, MPP
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Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council
For Immediate Action
June 16, 1999 - Alert - 991013
MINISTRY OF LABOUR ORDER
MAY JEOPARDIZE MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Issue:
An order against Thorold Fire Department requires that, during an emergency response, at least two
trained firefighters arrive at each scene (including medical emergencies).
Facts:
On May 12, 1999 the Ministry of Labour issued an Order (No. 883319) to the Thorold Fire
Department to "...ensure that an emergency response vehicle/van respond to an emergency scene
with at least two trained personnel." The Ministry confirmed this decision on May 19, 1999, but
clarified that the municipality only had to ensure that at least two firefighters arrive at each
emergency scene.
if the confirmed Order is allowed to stand, fire personnel may have to mee at fire stations before
responding to an emergency call to ensure that at least two people arrive at each emergency scene,
or municipalities will have to staff fire halls 24 hours a day to ensure that two firefighters can respond
to each emergency.
AMO is concerned that this Order could have serious public safety and cost implications for
municipalities across Ontario. it will certainly force an increase in staff levels in municipal fire
departments.
The City of Thorold appealed the Order on May 21,1999 to the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and
is seeking the support of the Association and other Ontario municipalities on this important matter.
AMO Action:
AMO is contacting the Solicitor General, the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Minister of Labour
about the impact of this Order and will be seeking an immediate meeting with provincial officials. in
the meantime, AMO recommends that its membership provide support to this matter by alerting your
MPP of the implications. Copies of supporting positions or resolutions can be forwarded to AMO as
well as to Thorold.
This information is available through AMO's MUNiCOM network at www.municom.com.
For more information contact: Jeff Fisher, AMO Policy Advisor at 416-971-9855 ext. 315
Transmission problems: Please call 0 6-971-9856
029
To: David Morris, CAO
From: Ken Eden, Fire Chief
Re: Min. of Labour & Thorold Fine Department re two persons per truck
Upon investigating the A/ertfrom AMO re the above order I would advise the following.
In discussion with the Office of The Fir a Marshal and others, it appears that this was a
response to a specific situation instigated by members of the firefighters union representing
the full time firefighters in Thorold. No one however, knew all the details.
The Tillsonburg Fire Department operating Guidelines do not mandate two persons per truck
but do address the minimum number of firefighters required to be on scene before starting
operations. These are consistent with the Guidelines from the Office of The Fire Marshal
which have been brought before Council.
I do not feel this order will have any impact on our operations and that we meet the
requirement of having two firefighters arrive on scene.
I do not agree with the all of the concerns expressed by AMO and do not recommend
supporting the AMO request until the appeal process has been completed and all information
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June 5, 1999
Mayor and Members of Council
Town of Ti l l sonburg
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
Please be advised that the following motion was passed at the B.I.A. Board of Management
meeting held on May 13, 1999:
Moved by Eugene Heath
Seconded by Donna Rosenthal
AND RESOLVED THAT the BIA suggest to Town Council that the boulevard be continued
along the section of Broadway between Venison and Concession while maintaining as many
trees as possible. Also the Board recommends the town investigate the possibility of heritage
lighting. The Board feels that the loss of this area will impact the overall asthetic on the
Downtown.
"Carried"
For further information please feel free to contact me.
Yours truly, ( k
Michael Graves, AMCT
BIA Coordinator
031
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Embro, Ontario
NOJ 1 A
June 8, 1999
Dear
I would like to invite you to the 1999 Zorra Caledonian Society Highland Games in
Embro on Thursday July 1 st. As a Community we are very proud of this event which
is a tribute to our Scottish heritage.
Our Highland Games were the first in Ontario and are the longest running Highland
Games in Ontario.
New events this year added to our Tug-O-War Competition is a local High School
Competition with Woodstock, Ingersoll and Stratford Schools competing. A Toronto
Team (Tiwanese Background) will also be attending. We have 10 Teams registered for
our regular Tug-O-War competition.
This year will be the second year for Ladies Invitational Tug-O-War competition.
We have 200 Highland Dancers including 10 from Scotland competing and 10 Pipe Bands
registered .
This event has something for everyone to enjoy. Hope to see you there.
Yours Sincerely
Ken N inler
President
519-423-63 85
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Embro, Ontario
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Thursday
July 1
1999
Embro-West Zorra Community Centre
Featuring
Band and Dance Competitions. • Athletic Events
Massed Bands Parade • Scottish Dances
• 4 km - 10 km Embro Road Races
ZaFARGE
CANADAINC.
Memorial TugmofnWar Championship
AlFARGE
A Tribute to Zwia's 1883 WONtl Champions
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 a.m.
Solo Piping Competition
1:00 p.m. Massed Bands
9:00 a.m.
Dancing Competition
1:15 p.m. 1999 Memorial Tug -of -War
9:00 a.m.
Embro Road Races
1:30 p.m. Band Competition
10:00 a.m.
High School Tug -of -War
2:00 p.m. Athletic Events
12:30 p.m.
Official Opening
5:00 p.m. Massed Bands
12:45 p.m.
Massed Highland Fling
Family !'
FM s2.7
BX93or
411 the
„A Great Day f Adults $8.00
Today's Country
Students (13-18) $5.00
Children (7-12) $2.00
Zorra Caledonian Society, P.O. Box 89, Embro, On NOJ 1JO
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033
FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES, 24 CLARENCE STREET,
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, KIN 5P3
June 15, 1999
Memorandum to FCM Municipal and Affiliate Members
PLEASE BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF COUNCIL
FCM NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 8 -11, 1999
CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
The FCM Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions and the
National Board of Directors invite members to submit resolutions on subjects of
national municipal interest for debate at the September 1999 meeting of FCM's
National Board of Directors.
FCM will take a stand only on issues which are clearly of national municipal
interest and which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government, the
provincial and territorial governments acting at the interprovincial level, or FCM
itself. Indirect municipal issues and local/regional issues will not be supported by
major research and lobbying activity, unless otherwise directed by the Annual
Conference or by FCM's National Board of Directors.
Resolutions should meet the enclosed guidelines and should be received
by FCM no later than July 30, 1999 for presentation to FCM's Standing
Committee on Policies and Resolutions at its meeting on September 8, 1999.
Strict adherence to the deadline and enclosed procedures is crucial to the
expedient processing of all resolutions received.
At the FCM 1999 Annual Conference, a Consent Agenda format was used,
whereby suitable resolutions as selected by the appropriate Standing Committee,
were presented as a Category "A" Consent Agenda and voted in a block. This
Consent Agenda format will be used at all Board meetings.
An electronic copy of your resolutions would be appreciated:
sdelaquis a@fcm.ca (Tel: 613-241-5221, ext. 245) or sknause@fcm. ca (Tel: (613-
244-6025); Fax: 613-241-7440 or mail to the FCM, 24 Clarence Street, Ottawa,
Ontario, K1 N 5133.
Attachment
Sheila Keating-Nause
Policy and Resolutions
034
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GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FCM
It is by way of resolutions that Municipal, Affiliate and Associate Members bring their
concerns to FCM for consideration at the Annual Conference, held in June of each year, or at
meetings of the National Board of Directors, held in September, December and March.
1. Resolutions may be submitted by any municipality or provincial/territorial municipal
association which is a member in good standing of the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities.
2. All resolutions endorsed at the Annual Conference or at the National Board of Directors
and which require action from the Government of Canada shall be submitted to the
appropriate minister, department or agency for response.
3. It is therefore important that resolutions be carefully worded so that FCM is directed to take
the appropriate action and that the proper message is conveyed.
4. FCM does not wish to receive resolutions which pit one municipality against another.
5. Members submitting resolutions regarding Community Safety and Crime Prevention
matters are advised to focus on the "principle" of the issue being addressed and avoid
attempts to re -word the criminal code.
6. A national vocabulary should be used at all times when drafting resolutions. Local
references may detract from the national significance of resolutions
CONSTRUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
7. All members are urged to observe the following guidelines when preparing resolutions for
submission to FCM:
a) FCM will take a stand only on issues which are clearly of national municipal interest and
which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government, the provincial and territorial
governments acting at the interprovincial level, or FCM itself. Indirect municipal issues and
local/regional issues will not be supported by major research and lobbying activity, unless
otherwise directed by the Annual Conference or by FCM National Board of Directors.
b) The descriptive clauses (WHEREAS...) should clearly and briefly set out the reasons for
the resolution. If the sponsor believes that the rationale cannot be explained in a few
preliminary clauses, the problem should be more fully stated in supporting
documentation.
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c) The operative clause (BE IT RESOLVED...) must set out its intent clearly and briefly,
stating a specific proposal for action to be taken by FCM. (i.e., BE IT RESOLVED that
FCM urge/endorselpetition... ) Generalization should be avoided. Further, the resolution
must clearly include a municipal thrust (i.e., how does or will the intent of the resolution
affect municipal governments?).
d) Background information must be submitted with the resolution. When a resolution is not
self explanatory and when adequate information is not received, FCM staff may return the
resolution to the sponsor with a request for additional information or clarification.
e) Proof of endorsement by the sponsoring council must accompany the resolution.
PLEASE NOTE: Resolutions that do not comply with the foregoing guidelines will be returned
to the sponsoring municipality /municipal association for revision/rewriting or/and receipt of
adequate information in justification and support of the intent of the resolution.
CATEGORIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS
The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions will review the resolutions received and
categorize them as follows:
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Category A: National municipal issues
Category B:
Local/regional municipal issues
Category C:
Issues not within municipal jurisdiction
Category D:
Matters dealt with by FCM in the previous three years and that are;
in accordance with FCM policy
Category E:
Matters dealt with by FCM in the previous three years and that are;
----------------------------------------------------p
NOT in accordance with FCM olic
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions is responsible for receiving and taking action
on all resolutions in accordance with the above stated guidelines.
Resolutions which fall within the mandate of an FCM Standing Committee will be reviewed by
same for the purpose of presenting recommendations to the National Board of Directors or the
Annual Conference. Standing Committees are responsible for ensuring that resolutions are
compatible with existing policy statements and approved resolutions.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FCM'S NATIONAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 1999 MEETING IS JULY 30.
The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions stresses that resolutions received after the
deadline cannot be processed in time for inclusion in the Board Book and will be held for action
by the National Board of Directors at its meeting in December 1999.
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REQUEST,NOMINATIONS�
1999Z000 AMO Board of Directors
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
June 1999
TO: Ifead and Mcmbers of Council
FROM; Jim Pine, Secretary- Weasurer, AMO
Please be advised that in accordance with the Association's governing by-law, the Secretary -Treasurer is
requesting nominations to the 1999-2000 AMO Board of Directors.
Attached please find:
a summary of the offices for which elections will he held at the 1999 Annual Meeting, and
an estimate of the annual time commitment required to serve on the AMO Executive Committee and
the AMO Board of Directors
`1'lle names of all qualified individuals who are duly nominated will appear on the ballot for elections to the
Board.
Please note, that Directors for the Rural Caucus were elected at the February 1999 ROMA conference in
accordance with AMO By-law No. 1- Elections for the positions of President and Secretary -Treasurer are not
required this year as these positions are Presently in the middle of their 2-year terms.
While candidates are not required to have the endorsement of their council to seek election to the Board,
given the time and financial commitment required, (hey are encouraged to do so. If your municipality
wishes to nominate a person for election to the Board of Directors, it should submit a resolution indicating the
first name (in full) initials and sumame of the nominee, his or her municipal title, and the office for which the
person is being nominated.
Please forward nominations to the Association via fax at (416) 971-6191 or mail to the attention of Pat Moyle,
Executive Director. Nominations will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31st, 1999.
Nominations will not be accepted beyond that date.
All candidates will be contacted via fax by the AMU office on or before August 6, 1999 to confine their
nomination and to provide further information as to the election process.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the AMO's Director of Corporate Services,
Sharad Kerur, at (416) 971-9856 cxt. 327.
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Annual Time Cominitment
AMO Executive Committee and
Board of Directors
Association of Muni6palities of Ontario
The following is an estimate of the amount of time an individuals can normally expect to devote for
service on the AMO Executive Committee and the AMO Board of Directors:
Executive Meetings 10 days
Board Meetings 5 days
Consultation Meetings 5-9 days
AMO Conference 3 days
Other Commitments (various meetings, etc) 6 days
Board Meetings
Board meetings are held on the Sunday prior to the AMO Annual Conference in August, and
normally on the fourth Friday in November, February, April, and June. The February, Apri 1, tlrtgilst,
and November meetings are held in Toronto. The June meeting is normally held in the Presidents
home municipality.
Executive Meetings
Executive meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month. In August, the Executive meets
on the Saturday immediately prior to the AMO conference.
Caucus Directors
AMO Caucus Directors are only asked to attend the 5 Board meetings, although many Board
members also serve on AMO Task Forces.
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summary of Offices
AMO Board of Directors
At H4
1999-2000
Association of MuniCipalines of Ontario
Positions to be Elected
Elections will be held for the 1999-2000 AMO Board of Directors as follows:
• 5 Northern Caucus Directors
5 Small Urban Caucus Directors
5 County Caucus Directors
• 7 Large urban Caucus Directors
7 Regional Caucus Directors
• 7 Toronto Caucus Directors
Overview of AMO Elections Process
AMO
Member
Municipalities
Represented
by voting
delegates at
annual
meeting of
members
Elected by constituency
Elected by constituency
Elected by constituency
Elected by constituency
Elected by constituency
Elected by constituency
Regional
County 1
( Larg
e
)
SM211
t Urban )
( Rural , )
NoMem j
( Toronto }
Voting delegates
elect
President and
secretary -
Treasurer, plus
Caucus
representitives
for their chosen
Constancy
(Caucus selects
Vied-PrssklaRts
from than elactsg
voting belegates
select a Constituency
to respresent their
interests
(X year term)
(1 year term)
(1 year term)
(1 year term)
(1 year term)
(1 year term)
Caucus
members all sit
on Board of
Directors
Executive
Cormittee
constituted by
By -Law
definition
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Municipalities
�t of Ontario
393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Taranto, ON MSG 1 t=6
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email: amaeamo.municom.com
Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council
For Immediate Action June 17, 1999 - Alert - 991014
Harris Increases Cabinet to 25
Issue: Ontario Premier Mike Harris today named his 25-member Cabinet.
Facts: Following is a complete list of the new Ontario Cabinet:
Education
Health and Long Term Care
Finance and Deputy Premier
Management Board of Cabinet
Natural Resources
Intergovernmental Affairs & House Leader
Consumer and Commerclal Relations
Municipal Affairs & Housing
Training, Colleges and Universities
Solicitor General
Economic Development and Trade
Environment
Attomey General and Native Affairs
Tourism
Correctional Services
Transportation
Labour
Community & Social Services and
Francophone Affairs
Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Energy, Science and Technology
Northern Development and Mines
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and
Seniors and Women
Children
Chief Government Whip and
Deputy House Leader
Janet Ecker (formerly Community and Social Services)
Elizabeth Witmer
Ernie Eves
Chris Hodgson
John Snoebelen
Norm Sterling (formerly Environment)
Robert Runciman (formerly Solicitor General)
Steve Gilchrist
Dianne Cunningham
David Tsubouchi (formerly Consumer & Commercial Relations)
Al Palladini
Tony Clement (formerly Transportation)
James Flaherty
Cam Jackson (formerly Long Term Care)
Rob Sampson
David Turnbull
Chris Stockwell (formerly House Leader)
John Baird
Ernie Hardeman
Jim Wilson
Tim Hudak
Helen Johns
Margaret Marland
Frank Klees
AMO Action: As soon as possible, AMO will meet with Cabinet Ministers whose portfolios touch on
municipal issues. We will also be inviting appropriate Cabinet Ministers to our 1999 AMO Conference
Ministers' Forum, and we will attempt to arrange a process for municipal delegations to meet with ministers
at the conference as has occurred in past years. As soon as this process is known, members will be
informed through our FYI communication.
For more Information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856 ext. 316
049,
he Ontario EnergV Board At
be holding information sessions
across the province where distribution
utility decision -makers can meet with
Board representatives to discuss the
licensing process and its requirements.
Who should attend?
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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OUR FILE: OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Fax: (519) 537-3024
Telephone: (519) 539-9800
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL AND ZONE CHANGE
To: The Mayor and Members of the MEETING DATE: June 28, 1999
Town of Tillsonburg Council REPORT No.: 99-97
OWNER/APPLICANT:
Edwin & Ewart McLaughlin &
Woodstock Warehousing
10 Elm Street
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 2N4
LOCATION: (see Plate 1)
AGENT:
Edwin McLaughlin
10 Elm Street
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 2N4
O.L.S.:
Kim Husted Surveying Ltd.
30 Harvey Street
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3,18
Town of Tillsonburg, Part of Lots 67 & 68, Judge's Plan registered as Plan 500
located on the south side of North Street and west side of Tillson Ave
COUNTY OF OXFORD OFFICIAL PLAN:
Existing:
Schedule "T-1" Town of Tillsonburg
Land Use Plan
Schedule "T-2 Town of Tillsonburg
Residential Density Plan
Proposed:
Schedule "T-1" Town of Tillsonburg
Land Use Plan
Schedule "T-2" Town of Tillsonburg
Residential Density Plan
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APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
ZONE CHANGE AND SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
APPLICATION NO. OP.10-245, ZON 7-268, & 32T-96001
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Report No. 99-97
Page 2
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ZONING BY-LAW NUMBER 1994:
Existing: General Industrial (M2)
Requested: Residential Second Density (R2) and Open Space (0)
APPLICATION REVIEW:
(a) Proposal
Applications for draft plan of subdivision, official plan amendment and zone change
have been submitted to permit the development of a residential plan of subdivision. The
subject property is presently designated and zoned for industrial purposes and the
applicant has requested that the designation and zoning be changed to permit its use for
residential purposes.
The draft plan of subdivision application proposes 17 lots and one block to be used
for park purposes. The proposed development proposes one street with a temporary cul-
de-sac. A temporary cul-de-sac has been proposed to permit the road allowance to be
extended into the lands to the west should these lands be developed in the future. All of
the proposed lots have enough frontage to permit the construction of a pair of semi-
detached dwelling units on each lot.
Lot 1 contains an existing single -detached residence while a vacant commercial
building is located along the south side of Lots 14, 15 and 17, adjacent to the Canada
Southern Railway.
Plate 1, Existing Zoning, indicates the location of the subject property as well as the
existing zoning in the immediate vicinity. Lands directly south of the subject property
contain the Canada Southern Railway while lands further to the south across the railway
contain the TDS warehouse property. Lands to the west contain a single -detached
dwelling which is located on a property zoned for industrial purposes. This property also
contains low lying lands surrounding the creek and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Lands
to the east across Tillson Avenue contain a mix of low density residential development
while lands to the north across North Street also contain residential development. A public
garage is located on lands just north of the proposed park.
Plate 2, Existing Official Plan, indicates the existing Official Plan designations in the
immediate vicinity. The subject property, together with the property to the west and the
abutting properties to the north, are presently designated for industrial purposes. Lands
to the east and north are designated for residential purposes while lands surrounding the
creek to the east are designated Open Space. Lands further to the south across the
railway tracks are also designated for industrial purposes.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 3
Plate 3, Applicant's Draft Plan of Subdivision, is a copy of the proposed draft plan
of subdivision for the property.
(b) Background
The applications for official plan amendment and draft plan of subdivision were
originally submitted in 1996. At this time, our Department requested that the applicants
contact the owners of the neighbouring property to the west to determine if the owners
wished to include their property in a redesignation from industrial to residential. Our
Department encouraged this contact in order that any amendment is reviewed on a wider
basis than just the subject property. Although the applicants indicated that the
neighbouring property owners expressed interest in a redesignation of their lands, the
applicants did not have success in obtaining written permission from the neighbouring
property owners to proceed with an amendment on their property.
At the request of our Department, the design of the proposed subdivision has been
modified since its original submission. The original street design proposed a full cul-de-sac
with lots around the entire perimeter of the cul-de-sac. This design would have eliminated
the possibility of providing access for the abutting westerly property from this development.
Under the revised subdivision design, the road allowance has been extended further to the
west and a "temporary turnaround" has been created. This revised design will permit
access from the subject property should the property to the west develop at some point in
the future. Access from the subject property would eliminate the need for any access
along an area of North Street that is not ideally suited for a street intersection due to the
railway crossing and the dip in the road.
(c) Official Plan
The subject property is designated 'Industrial' on the Land Use Plan for the Town
of Tillsonburg in the County Official Plan. The Industrial designation permits the full range
of industrial type activity including light, medium and heavy intensity uses. The applicants
have requested that this designation be changed to'Low Density Residential' to permit the
residential plan of subdivision. The Official Plan contains a number of policies which Town
Council and County Council shall require prior to the redesignation of industrial lands for
non -industrial purposes. These criteria state:
Prior to considering proposals to redesignate industrial land for non -industrial purposes,
Town Council and County Council shall require that the following criteria have been met:
• any proposal to re -designate industrial lands is located adjacent to compatible
land uses and does not have the effect of redesignatiog isolated parcels
surrounded by industrially designated lands,
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 4
• there is an adequate supply of unconstrained industrial land with a variety of lot
sizes to meet the needs of industry over the planning period;
• there is an adequate supply of immediately serviceable industrial land;
• there is sufficient land available in proximity to major transportation facilities
including railway facilities, major highways and arterial roads in the Town;
• there are industrial locations which provide visibility and public exposure to the
major road system in the Town for industries and businesses desiring such
locations;
• the re -use or redevelopment of existing industrial buildings or sites for non -
business uses will be significantly more compatible with adjacent land uses. It
The Official Plan discourages the redesignation of a pocket of industrial land if it
is to continue to be surrounded by other industrial lands. In this instance, the entire
block bounded by the two railways, North Street and Tillson Ave is designated for
industrial purposes. It is the opinion of this department that the redesignation of the
subject property to residential should be completed in conjunction with the
redesignation of this entire block.
All of the lands to the north of the Canada Southern Railway in the northeast
corner of the Town of Tillsonburg, with the exception of this block, are designated for
residential purposes. It is the opinion of this department that the Canada Southern
Railway forms the appropriate southern boundary to create a new area for residential
growth and development. Lands to the south of the railway contain an existing
industrial operation and presumably will continue to be used for industrial purposes for
a number of years.
An industrial land supply inventory was not completed as part of this planning
analysis, however, we have not been advised by Town staff that the elimination of 2.2
ha (5.4 ac) of industrially designated land will negatively impact the inventory of
industrial land available within the Town of Tillsonburg.
Based on the existing and proposed residential development in this area of
Tillsonburg, it is the opinion of this Department that the residential development can be
supported in this area. However, any amendment to the applicants's property should
not be done unless it is in conjunction with the surrounding lands contained in the block
bounded by the railways, North Street and Tillson Avenue. A comprehensive
amendment of this block would ensure that no future conflicts are created by leaving an
isolated block of land designated for residential purposes.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 5
(d) Zoning By -Law
The subject property is zoned 'General Industrial (M2)' in the Town of Tillsonburg
Zoning By -Law. The applicants have requested 'Residential Second Density (R2)' and
'Open Space (0)' Zones to permit the proposed development. All of the proposed lots
will comply with the lot frontage, lot depth and lot area requirements of the R2 Zone.
The O Zone will recognize Block 18 as a park.
(e) Agency Comments
The applications for draft plan of subdivision and official plan amendment were
circulated to a number of public agencies for comment on November 1997. The
application for zone change was circulated to agencies for comment in December 1998
and the revised draft plan of subdivision was circulated to agencies for comment in April
1999. The following comments represent the most current and comprehensive
comments from the circulated agencies.
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy has indicated that a number of
issues should be reviewed including water and sewage servicing, former uses, storm
water management, proximity to waste sites and land use compatibility. The Ministry
indicates that it must be assured there is sufficient uncommitted sewage and water
capacity to service the proposed development. The Ministry also questions if the
proposed development will meet the required separation distances for adjacent
industrial uses including the public garage and the railway. The Ministry also suggests
that the municipality should investigate whether an investigation of the property's former
use is required to ensure there is no contamination on site. The Ministry also states
that detailed storm water management work will required. Finally, the Ministry requests
that the County determine if there are any waste sites within 500 m of the subject
property.
The Tillsonburg PUC has indicated that the owner/developer shall enter a
subdivision agreement through the Town of Tillsonburg of which the Tillsonburg Public
Utility Commission is one of the parties. The agreement stipulates the requirements of
the Commission with regards to the supply and installation of the water, electrical and
street light systems. Some major points of the agreement are listed below:
"(a) Satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise of the Tillsonburg Public Utility
Commission regarding the installation of the water distribution system and any
other matters pertaining to the development of the Subdivision.
(b) Pay the Commission a capital contribution consisting of the total cost for the
supply and installation of the underground electrical distribution and street light
system.
(c) Grant such easements as may be required for the above mentioned Utilities to
the appropriate authority.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 6
(d) if relocation of PUC's electrical and/or water plant is required due to construction,
the owner/development shall bear all costs associated with the said relocation.
(e) The.. owner or his agent shall consult with the PUC early in the design stages of
the Subdivision to ascertain our requirements and specifications.
(>) The Commission has no objection to the above mentioned Official Plan
Amendment and Zone Change."
Canada Post has recommended a community mailbox (CMB) be located on the
block which is to be used for parkland. Canada Post also states that because
community mail boxes are accessible to residents 24 hours a day, it is suggested that
the mail box location be considered when planning for street light locations. They also
request that the location of the mail box be identified in the subdivision plan so that
potential buyers of building lots are aware of its location.
The former Oxford County Board of Education has indicated that sidewalks be
provided on at least one side of the street within the development area to ensure the
safety of the children who walk to bus pick-up points or area schools and that sidewalks
are essential on North Street due to it being the main artery that runs along the
subdivision and the associated volume of traffic.
In more recent comments, the Thames Valley District School Board has
indicated that the proposal is currently within the attendance area of Rolph Street P.S.
and students from this area will be accommodated at this facility.
The Tillsonburg Chamber of Commerce has indicated that it has concerns with
lots one, two and three exiting onto North Street east as the corr r%r of Tillson Avenue
and North Street is an accident prone intersection. The Chamber recommends that a
sidewalk be included on the southerly side of North Street and that a sidewalk be
constructed on at least one side of Sandy Court. The Chamber also indicated that the
southern part of the property was formerly used as a workshop and wrecking yard and
the soil in this area should be tested by the appropriate environmental body to ensure
that it is free of contamination.
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority has indicated that the Authority is
concerned with the potential impacts this development may have on storm water
drainage, soil erosion and sedimentation. Based on this concern, the Authority
recommends that lot grading, soil conservation and final storm water management
plans be completed as conditions of subdivision approval. The storm water
management plan should suggest methods of maintaining post development flows at
redevelopment levels for the 1 to 2 and 1 to 100 years storm return periods. The
Authority also indicates that the soil conservation plan should suggest methods of
controlling sedimentation during construction.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 7
The Town Director of Public Services and the Town Chief Building Official have
indicated that they have no objection to the application subject to the applicant entering
into a subdivision agreement to cover such items as the following but not limited to:
"I. Sandy Court is to be developed to Town standard as per the Town design criteria,
i. e.: curb and cutters, sidewalks, street lights, sanitary and sewers, etc.
2. Sanitary sewers are to be extended on North Street to service lots 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3. Lots 16 and 17 shall be serviced by P. B. C.'s from Sandy Court along Tillson Avenue.
4. Contributions toward road improvements along North Street, as per the County of
Oxford standards. Sidewalks are to be included.
5. Storm water management review, with the condition that storm water management
ponds shall not be required, subject to all erosion control measures being in place
from Lisgar Avenue to the subject property. This is to include the requirements of the
Long Point Region Conservation Authority."
Union Gas had indicated that an adequate supply of natural gas will be available
to service the proposed subdivision if it is economically feasible to do so at the time of
construction.
The Town Deputy Clerk indicated that he has no objection to the draft plan of
subdivision pending review of the site plan review committee. He states the draft plan
will be developed in accordance with Town policies and procedures, including water
allocation. The developer will be advised that all costs, including development charges,
and engineering and development will be met prior to release of the residential
subdivision for registration. The developer will be further advised that a subdivision
agreement will be required to be entered into with the Town and registered on title of
the lands.
In regards to the Official Plan Amendment, the Deputy Clerk indicates he has no
objection to the amendment subject to a report from the Town's Economic
Development Officer that adequate service industrial and vacant land remains in the
municipality. The proposed residential development would appear to be consistent with
the residential character of the surrounding neighbourhood.
The Tillsonbura Director of Parks and Recreation has indicated that the
proposed park should be surrounded on three sides by chain link fencing and the
proposed park be developed in accordance with their standards.
The Regional Archeologist has indicated that his office has reviewed the
proposed development and has found that the property displays a low potential for the
discovery of archeological resources. He recommends that no archeological condition
of approval be applied to the proponents draft plan.
The County Director of Public Works has indicated that will the County will
require a 3 m x 3 m daylight at the intersection of Sandy Court and Tillson Avenue and
a road widening on Lot 4 will be required. He also states that his Department will
require a review of the subdivision plan in relation to roads, curbs, sewers and a
possible road cut on Tillson Avenue.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 8
CN Rail has indicated that residential development adjacent to the railway right-
of-way is not appropriate without impact mitigation measures to reduce the
incompatibility. CN Rail requested the following comments be included in the draft
conditions to be cleared by CN.
1. Zoning By -Law shall require a minimum dwelling setback from the railway right-of-
way of 15 m.
2. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement in wording satisfactory to CN to
the following:
aj Install and maintain a chain link fence with a minimum of 1.83 m height
along the mutual property line.
bj That any proposed alterations to the existing drainage pattern
affecting railway property must receive prior concurrence from the
railway and be substantiated by a drainage report to the satisfaction of
the railway. "
CN Rail also requests that a warning clause be included in the subdivision
agreement and inserted in all agreements of purchase and sale of each dwelling unit.
The remaining responding agencies consisting of the Tillsonbur, Acting Chief of
Police, the Tillsonburg Fire Chief, the Oxford County Roman Catholic Separate School
Board, Ontario Hydro and Bell Canada have no objections or comments with this
application.
(f) Storm Water Management
In the applicant's original Storm Water Management submission, there was a
proposal for two storm water management ponds in the rear yards of two lots at the end
the cul-de-sac. However, based on numerous discussions between the Town
Department of Public Services and the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, the
applicant has amended this plan to eliminate these ponds and provide improvements to
the downstream creek feeding Lake Lisgar. To ensure all concerned agencies are
satisfied with the final storm water management facilities, we would recommend the
inclusion of a draft condition requiring the preparation and implementation of a final
storm water management report.
(g) Parkland Dedication
The draft plan of subdivision proposes to dedicate a 0.12 ha (0.3 ac.) parcel of
land for parkland purposes. The location of this park appears appropriate as it provides
a buffer along one side of the public garage on North Street. The park also provides a
central location for the location of the central mail box. The park is 5.1 % of the total
holding of the development, which complies with the parkland dedication requirements
of the Planning Act.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 9
(h) Compatibility of Development of Surrounding Area
This area is characterized by a variety of development. Although the use of the
Canada Southern Railway is limited, appropriate measures must be taken to address
the incompatibilities between the railway and the proposed residential lots. CN Rail has
requested that all dwellings maintain a 15 m (49.2 ft.) setback from the railway. In order
to address this setback, our Department would recommend that any draft plan approval
be conditional upon a rezoning of all lots which abut the railway to include a special
provision requiring a 15 m (49.2 ft.) rear yard or interior side yard.
With a 15 m (49.2 ft.) setback, the building envelope on Lot 17 will have a width
of only 4.8 m (15.7 ft.). To ensure a building envelop of adequate size is
accommodated on Lot 17, it is recommended that the boundary between Lots 16 and
17 be moved north to ensure the building envelope has an adequate width to permit
construction.
To eliminate trespassing on railway lands, we would also recommend the
inclusion of a clause in the subdivision agreement requiring the installation of a chain
link fence along the boundary with the railway.
Our Department is also concerned with the separation between the existing
public garage and the remainder of the residential development. Although most of the
residential lots will back onto the public garage, Lot 3 is located directly adjacent to it.
To limit any potential conflict between the public garage and the residential lots, we
would recommend the installation of a solid wood privacy fence along the boundary
between the public garage and all of the subject lots.
(i) Subdivision Design Details
Canada Post has requested that a location be designated for a community mail
box. To ensure this location is used for a community mail box and the location is
known to potential purchasers of lots within the subdivision, we would recommend that
the road allowance be widened in this location by 1 m (3.3 ft.) for a length of 3 m (9.8
ft.).
As previously discussed, the proposed road has been designed to permit its
extension into the lands to the west should this parcel be developed at some point in
the future.
0) Servicing
The applicant is proposing to service the subject property with both public water
and sanitary sewers and we are not aware of any constraints to the servicing of these
lands. The Town Department of Public Services has requested that Lots 1, 2, and 3 be
serviced via a sanitary sewer extension along North Street.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 10
(k) On Site Contamination
The Chamber of Commerce has indicated that a portion of the subject property
was previously used as a wrecking yard. Therefore, prior to the scheduling of the public
hearing, our Department requested that the applicant retain an environmental
consultant to prepare a site assessment of the property. This site assessment was
completed in January 1998. The environmental consultant indicated that
concentrations of lead and copper in excess of Ministry of the Environment guidelines
were found in two of the test holes along the south side of the property.
However, they state the soils with the elevated metal content appear to be
isolated to the southern portion of the investigated area. They state that the estimated
total volume of soil that is above the Provincial guidelines is approximately 720 m3
(25,426 ft.3). The consultant states that if the soil is removed, the remaining soil should
be screened to ensure compliance with Provincial regulations. Therefore, we would
recommend that if this application is approved, it be conditional upon the mitigation of
all on -site contaminants.
(1) Water Allocation
The applicants have not yet submitted their application for water allocation to
permit the proposed development. Based on the latest calculation completed by the
Town Economic Department in January 1999, the Town has 1,147 units of
uncommitted water capacity. To secure the required water allocation for this
development, the applicants will require water allocation from the Town of Tillsonburg
prior to draft approval.
(m) Summary
The applicants are proposing to redesignate and rezone the subject property to
permit a residential plan of subdivision. Although our Department believes that the
development has merit, we would recommend that the redesignation be completed in a
more comprehensive fashion. The Official Plan discourages the creation of isolation of
isolated pockets of lands designated for industrial purposes
The applicants have taken the step to modify their own draft plan to provide a
temporary turn around on the cul-de-sac to permit the possible extension of the
proposed street into the lands to the west. If the lands to the west were designated for
residential purposes, the proposed street could be extended into those lands to permit
additional residential development should they applicant wish to develop these lands
some point in the future.
OP 10-245; 32T-96001; ZON 7-268
Report No. 99-97
Page 11
Therefore, our Department supports the design of the proposed subdivision and
its attempt to accommodate additional development on the lands to the west, however,
it must be assured that the approval of this application does not create an isolated block
of lands designated for industrial purposes. Therefore, we would recommend that
Town Council authorize an expansion of the areas proposed to be redesignated to
incorporate the lands to the west as well as lands in the northeast corner of the
proposed development.
If approved, this expansion would ensure the block surrounded by the CP
Railway, the Canada Southern Railway, North Street and Tillson Avenue are all
designated for residential purposes. We would suggest that the redesignation also
include the lands occupied by the public garage. The public garage could maintain its
present zoning to ensure the continuation of the existing public garage.
If Town Council endorses the proposal to expand the area to be redesignated,
additional public meetings would be required to inform all surrounding residents and
owners of the expanded area to be redesignated.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg defer the
application submitted by Edwin and Ewart McLaughlin and Woodstock Warehousing for
lands located in Part of Lot 67 and 68, Plan 500, Town of Tillsonburg, for the following
reasons:
1. To permit the Town of Tillsonburg to modify the application for Official
Plan Amendment to redesignate all of the lands located in the block
contained within the CP Railway, the Canada Southern Railway, North
Street and Tillson Avenue to a low density residential designation.
2. To permit the applicants to obtain water allocation from the Town of
Tillsonburg in accordance with the Town's Water Allocation Policy.
AUTHORED BY:
Mich 911 Barrett, MCIP, RPP
Intermediate Planner
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June 25, 1999
APPROVED BY:
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Jgros Hill, MCIP, RPP
Hager of Development