Council Meeting

THAT Council accept the addition of Item 16.1 to the Agenda.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 6:06 p.m. in order to sit as a Committee of Adjustments under the Planning Act.

Recommendation: THAT Application for Minor Variance A-3/2025 filed by Leonard Troiano for relief from the Township of Lucan Biddulph Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit the construction of an accessory building at a maximum height of 6.1 metres and in the front yard, 24.77 metres from the front lot line, for a property legally described as Part of Lot 20 Biddulph Concession 1 West, Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R18638, in the Township of Lucan-Biddulph, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 5690 William Street, be GRANTED. Reasons:  The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Official Plan is maintained;  The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Zoning By-law is maintained;  The variance is considered "minor" in nature; and,  The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

Recommendation: THAT Application for Minor Variance A-1/2025 filed by 13202640 Canada Inc. (Randolph Mendonca) for relief from the Township of Lucan Biddulph Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit zero required on-site parking spaces, for a property legally described as PLAN 221 PT LOT 5 W/S MAIN PT LOT 5 E/S KING, in the Township of Lucan Biddulph; BE DENIED. Reasons:  The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Official Plan is not maintained;  The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Zoning By-law is not maintained;  The variance is not considered "minor" in nature; and,  The variance is not desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 6:35 p.m. and regular council meeting reconvene.

That the regular council meeting minutes of May 6, 2025 be approved as circulated.

THAT Consent items 9.1 through 9.9 listed on the May 20, 2025 agenda be received for information and adopted as recommended.

THAT Council receive and file correspondence items 10.1 through 10.4.

THAT Report No. CAO-13-2025 be received; AND THAT Council endorse Resolution No.01 of the Fire Services Advisory Committee (FSAC) dated April 9th, 2025 calling for the dissolution of the governance of the two fire area boards and the establishment of Terms of Reference regarding a transition group.

WHEREAS the Ontario government has expanded the "strong mayor" powers to 169 additional municipalities which grants mayors in these municipalities more authority, particularly concerning the control of municipal budgets and planning decisions; AND WHEREAS this expansion has raised significant concerns regarding the centralization of power, erosion of local democracy, reduced accountability, and the potential for the abuse of power; AND WHEREAS the expansion of strong mayor powers undermines the collaborative nature of municipal governance, and diminishes the role of elected municipal councillors in representing the diverse interests of the community; AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised about the negative impacts on public trust, democratic participation, and municipal decision-making processes, if mayors are given the ability to bypass council decisions without adequate consultation or oversight; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph opposes the expansion of Strong Mayor Powers; AND THAT the Council formally expresses its opposition to the Ontario government's intent to expand Strong Mayor Powers to preserve local democracy, transparency, and accountability; AND THAT the Council encourages advocacy for democratic principles and for municipal governance systems that prioritize collaboration, inclusivity, and democratic engagement; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Ontario Premier, the Minister of M

THAT By-laws 23-2025 and 24-2025 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.