Township of Woolwich
Special Council Meeting

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Video Conference with YouTube Live Stream
Hosted in Council Chambers
Chair: Mayor Shantz

 

 

1.
Public Resolution to Move into Closed - (5:30 P.M.)
 

That the Council of the Township of Woolwich convenes in closed session on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. electronically in accordance with section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

  1.  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Land Acquisition Matter).

2.
Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session (approximately 6:15 p.m.)
 

That Council reconvenes in open session.

3.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
 

4.
Resolutions to Come Forward from Closed Session
 

5.
Adoption of Minutes
 

Resolution:
That the following minutes be adopted:

6.
Delegations
 

Instructions for Delegations

  1. Please leave your video turned off and your microphone muted until you are called on to speak.
  2. A virtual timer will notify you of your allotted speaking time and the Clerk will let the Chair know when your speaking time is up. Please listen for the 1 minute warning bell and monitor your time with our virtual timer.
  3. Once you are finished, please turn your microphone and camera off again.
  4. You may leave after your delegation or stay on the meeting as long as you keep your camera and microphone turned off.

6.1
Capital Paving Inc. Proposed Shantz Station Pit Application - Now Under Appeal
 

*Council will hear delegations on this application but take no other action

6.1.1
Hopewell Creek Ratepayers Association
 

6.1.2
Written Comments Received in the Municipal Clerks Office
 

7.
Consent Items
 

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine, and are enacted in one motion in order to expedite the meeting. However, any Council member may request one or more items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and/or action.

Resolution
That the following items be approved and/or received for information:

8.
Committee of the Whole
 

Resolution:

That Council convenes into the Committee of the Whole.

8.1
Staff Reports
 

8.1.1
DS35-2021: Housing for All
This item has attachments. 

1.DS_35-2021_Housing_for_All.pdf
2.DS_35-2021_Appendix_B.pdf
3.DS35-2021_Appendix_C_Map_of_Potential_Sites.pdf

Recommendation:

That the Council of the Township of Woolwich, considering Report DS35-2021, respecting Housing for All:

  1. Deem affordable, accessible and attainable housing a community priority;
  2. Consistent with the Strategic Plan and Official Plan policies, direct Staff to continue to strive to provide attainable housing for all, being a full range and mix of housing options for all income levels to meet the needs of the community;
  3. Direct staff to prepare an implementation plan to include the following actions to assist in addressing the housing issues to create a “Community for All” and “Housing for All”:
    1. Continue to promote accessory dwelling units as per the comprehensive Zoning By-law.
    2. Promote options for Rooming/Lodging and Boarding homes.
    3. Work in partnership with the Region of Waterloo in regard to affordable housing and housing issues in the Township to identify gaps and implement affordable housing solutions and options.
    4. Require a mix and range of unit types in subdivisions, by placing an emphasis on unit sizes, and tenure, as well as types to match the attainable housing needs of the community.
    5. In new subdivisions – require that multi-unit blocks (being apartments, and stacked townhouses) be developed within a defined timeline of the phase within which that block is registered.
    6. Continue to collaborate with developers to provide affordable dwelling units within the development (blocks dedicated to the Township for the same or units provided by the developer).
    7. Continue to actively seek ways to reduce timing for processing applications and work to process applications in a timely manner to support development.
    8. Present at budget time a discussion paper to initiate a comprehensive Official Plan review commencing in 2022.
    9. Consult with, and obtain feedback from various community support agencies, groups and churches concerning issues and solutions to social items related to community development.
    10. Consult with local builders on ideas and solutions to provide more affordable and attainable housing;
    11. Collaborate with the Region of Waterloo and other Area Municipalities to outline solutions and advocate to the Province for more tools and opportunities to address local housing needs.
    12. Work with the Region of Waterloo to review and assess what mix of housing is needed over the next 10 to 20 years to support the community with attainable housing.
    13. Advocate for transit in Breslau.
    14. Promote and provide active transportation facilities in new developments (bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, multi-purpose paths, etc.);
    15. Consult with seniors in the Township to understand housing needs and to report back to Council on the same.
  1. Direct staff to:
    1. initiate the surplus land process for the Township-owned lands in Elmira at 28 South Street West (Snyder Avenue South and South Street West, also known as the Kiwanis House) for the purposes of considering the lands for the development of affordable housing, including moving forward with appropriate planning approvals, consulting with the Region of Waterloo in the preparation, review and implementation of any Request For Proposal; and,
    2. prepare a report after having completed the Kiwanis House Project and after discussions with the developer, to consider the development the lands at 25 Kissing Bridge Drive (at the corner of Kissing Bridge Drive/Church Street - i.e., former fire hall site within the Lunor subdivision) for affordable housing.

8.1.2
R16-2021: Purchase of a Fire Pumper Truck for the St. Jacobs Fire Station
This item has attachments. 

1.R16-2021_Purchase_of_a_Fire_Pumper_Truck_for_the_St_Jacobs_Fire_Station.pdf

Recommendation:

That the Council of the Township of Woolwich, considering Report R16-2021 respecting the purchase of a fire pumper truck for the St. Jacobs Fire Station, award RFP 2021-20 to Metz Fire & Rescue at a total cost of $667,757.14 net of HST rebate.

8.2
First and Second Reading of the By-laws
 

Resolution:
That the following by-laws be introduced and read a first and second time.

9.
Adoption of the Proceedings of the Committee of the Whole
 

​Resolution:

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to Council.

Resolution:

​That Council confirms and adopts the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole.

10.
Correspondence
 

11.
Final Passage of By-laws
 

Resolution:
That the following by-laws in the hands of the Clerk be read a third time and finally passed, that they be numbered as By-law number 47-2021 - 48-2021, and that they be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the corporate seal.

12.
Adjournment
 

Resolution:
That the meeting adjourns to meet again in regular session on August 31, 2021.

 
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