11 décembre 2025

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council now convenes in Closed Session for the consideration of a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and a matter relating to the acquisition or disposition of land.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council Adjourned the Closed Session portion of the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on November 20, 2025 and the minutes of the Special Capital Budget meeting held on November 25, 2025 be adopted.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the following items be added to the agenda: Delegation item 8.c- Lisa Odorico - Woodstock Public Swimmer's Club - Outdoor Pool Motion- Capital Budget Request
   • · Motion 5 added: That Woodstock City Council advise Oxford County that the City supports a 3-year extension to the draft approval of the Woodstock Meadows Developments Inc. subdivision, (SB21-10-8), for lands described as Part Lot 5, Concession 14 (East Zo…
   • · Motion 6 added: That Woodstock City Council approve the application for zone change, submitted by Woodstock Meadows Developments Inc. for lands described Part Lot 5, Concession 14 (East Zorra), being Parts 1, 3, 5 & 6, 41R-7650, in the City of Woodstock, …
   • · Motion 7 added: That Woodstock City Council authorizes the Woodstock Public Library Board to carry over the 2025 year-end surplus to the Automation Reserve of the Board.
   • · Motion 8 added: WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act (1946) enables municipalities to establish local conservation authorities... NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Woodstock calls on the Government of Ontario to maintain loc…
   • · Motion 9 added: The Woodstock City Council approve the interim tax levy for 2026 and that the necessary by-law be brought forward for three readings.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Woodstock City Council authorizes the temporary borrowing to a maximum of $5,000,000 for the year 2026 and that the necessary by-law be brought forward for three readings.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Woodstock Council approve the requests to carry funds over the year end as listed for various capital and revenue fund projects and that these funds be recognized as a prior year commitment or a reserve contribution as appropriate.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Woodstock City Council remove project FIR00061 Car 1 Lights/Siren for $17,000 from 2026.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Woodstock City Council approve $15,000 in the 2026 Capital Budget for accessible surfacing to enhance the accessibility of Woodstock’s Special Events, to be financed from the Reserve for Capital Projects.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the allocation of $250,000 for Project BLD00182 - 478–484 Dundas Street Demolition in the 2026 Capital Budget be deferred to the year 2027; And further that $50,000 be approved in the 2026 Capital Budget for a study into retrofitting …
   • · Motion 15 added: That Woodstock City Council reduce the budget allocation for Project PKS00138 - Museum Square Improvements in the 2026 Capital Budget from $90,000 to $22,000.
   • · Motion 16 added: That Woodstock City Council combine Projects INF00115 (Vanier reconstruction) with Project INF00078 (Nesbitt Cr) for the purpose of creating an economy of scale and thereby receiving tenders on the combined project.
   • · Motion 17 added: That Woodstock City Council remove $300,000 in 2026 and $3,255,000 in 2027 from project INF00138-Downtown Revitalization that supports Phase 3 of the Streetscape Master Plan.
   • · Motion 18 added: That Woodstock City Council remove $2,700,000 in 2029 from project INF00138-Downtown Revitalization that supports Phase 4 of the Streetscape Master Plan.
   • · Motion 19 added: That Woodstock City Council decrease project INF00186 Museum Square Revitalization from $8,000,000 to $2,000,000 and that the project be moved from 2028 to 2030.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Woodstock City Council decrease project BLD00079 City Hall Expansion from $23,000,000 to $10,000,000 and that the project be moved from 2029 to 2030.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Woodstock City Council approve the addition of $5,000,000 in the 2027 Capital Budget for the construction of a new outdoor pool to be financed by debenture; And further that staff be directed to prepare a report outlining options for …
   • · Motion 22 added: That Woodstock City Council remove $5,500,000 in 2030 from project INF00138-Downtown Revitalization that supports Phase 5 of the Streetscape Master Plan.
   • · Motion 23 added: That, in accordance with section 284.16 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Section 7 (4) of O.Reg. 530/22, Woodstock City Council shortens the amendment period for the 2026 Capital Budget from the prescribed 30-day period to 23 days.
   • · Motion 24 added: That Woodstock City Council refer the report regarding ‘Replacement of Municipal Code Chapter 0745 – Maintenance – Occupancy standards’ to the by-law section of the agenda.
   • · Motion 25 added: That Woodstock City Council refer the report regarding Replacement of Municipal Code Chapter 0771 – Yards – Lots – Clearing to the by-law section of the agenda; And further that Woodstock City Council authorizes staff to make the necessary…
   • · Motion 26 added: That Woodstock City Council allocates the remaining funds from Project 11123 - Museum – Cupola Restoration to fund the Museum elevator repairs; And further that City Council authorizes contracting Otis Canada Inc to complete the repair wor…
   • · Motion 27 added: That Woodstock City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the required agreements with the registered Owner of the properties to provide the relief of 10 parking spaces at 366-376 Simcoe Street and 361 Simcoe Street.
   • · Motion 28 added: The Woodstock City Council refer the amendments to Traffic By-law #8021-04 to the by-law section of the agenda.
   • · Motion 29 added: That Woodstock City Council provide pre-budget approval for a $125,000 contribution to the reserve for capital projects; And further that $250,000 be approved from the reserve for capital project to be used for the final payment for the pu…
   • · Motion 30 added: That Woodstock City Council refer the Confirming By-law to the by-law section of the agenda.
   • · Motion 31 added: That Woodstock City Council approve the 2025 Annual Status Report of the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan.
   • · Motion 32 added: That Woodstock City Council approve Option 2 for Woodstock’s 125th Anniversary Initiatives to be funded through the interest accrued on the Slot Machine Reserve Fund.
   • · Motion 33 added: That Woodstock City Council authorize the discontinuation of the residential recycling convenience depot at the Enviro Depot; And further that staff time at the Enviro Depot be re-allocated to other service areas and hours of service be re…
   • · Motion 34 added: That Woodstock City Council approves the following allocation of funds from the Community and Social Well-Being Reserve Fund: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County - Woodstock Youth Leaders in Action - $30,000; Coldest Night of the Yea…
   • · Motion 35 added: That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading: 9789-25, 9790-25, 9791-25, 9792-25, 9793-25, 9794-25, 9795-25, 9796-25.
   • · Motion 36 added: That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading: 9789-25, 9790-25, 9791-25, 9792-25, 9793-25, 9794-25, 9795-25, 9796-25.
   • · Motion 37 added: That the meeting adjourn at 10:31 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Deb Tait (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kate Leatherbarrow (present)
   • · Attendance added: Mark Schadenberg (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jerry Acchione (present)
   • · Attendance added: Liz Wismer-Van Meer (present)
   • · Attendance added: Connie Lauder (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bernia Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Amelia Humphries (present)
   • · Participation added: Liz Wismer-Van Meer recuse
   • · Participation added: Liz Wismer-Van Meer recuse
   • · Participation added: Kate Leatherbarrow recuse
   • · Participation added: Deb Tait recuse