Woodstock, ON

Council

Woodstock City Council meets Thursday, October 01, 2026, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, livestreamed to the City's YouTube channel. Council will consider a 2026 Fall Intake slate of Community Grants Program awards totaling $72,490 to 15 organizations, revisions to Accessibility Policy ADM-002, and an interim 2027 taxi licensing and rideshare approach. It will also hear a delegation petitioning to preserve the name of Indian Road and a Woodstock Police Services presentation on electric kick-scooters and micromobility devices.

• 2026 Fall Intake Community Grants: 15 organizations, including Royal Canadian Legion Br55 ($8,390.00), Woodstock Curling Centre ($8,000.00), Navy League of Canada - Woodstock Branch ($7,000.00), Woodstock Minor Hockey ($7,000.00), Special Olympics Ontario - Woodstock ($7,000.00), Theatre Woodstock on behalf of STAGES Youth Theatre ($6,000.00)
• Delegation: Wendy Newell — petition requesting preservation of the name of Indian Road
• Presentation: Nick Novacich, Chief of Police, and Constable Pritpal Thind, Woodstock Police Services — Electric Kick-Scooters and Micromobility Devices
• Recommendation to approve revisions to Council Policy ADM-002 - Accessibility
• Interim 2027 Taxi Licensing and Rideshare Regulation Approach: cancel fees under section 643.5.11 of Municipal Code Chapter 643 for the 2027 licensing year, defer a local Transportation Network Company licensing framework pending the provincial rideshare review, and have staff report back on provincial developments, long-term Chapter 643 amendments, and a proposed 2028 fee structure

Council

Woodstock City Council will vote on several planning applications, including an Official Plan amendment for industrial use, three zone changes, and a consent application. They will also consider a $15,000 expenditure for a downtown Winter Lights Market, an investment policy change, and a motion to invite police to discuss e-scooters. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and reports.

• Official Plan amendment (OP 26-11-8) to re-designate 391 Blossom Park Road from Residential to Traditional Industrial
• Zone change (ZN 8-26-17) at 1344 Dundas Street to allow towing, auto dealership, and leasing in M3-11 zone
• Zone change (ZN 8-26-16) at 200 Montclair Drive to permit tax services in C6-13 zone
• Zone change and consent (ZN 8-26-14, B26-07-8) at 715093 Oxford Road 4 for contractor's yard and shop
• Authorize $15,000 for Winter Lights Market cleaning and activation from OLG Slot Funding interest

Public Planning Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where the City of Woodstock Council will hear planning staff reports on four applications: an Official Plan amendment by the Thames Valley District School Board, and three zone changes. No final decisions will be made at this meeting; it is for public input and discussion. Staff are recommending approval for all four applications.

• Official Plan amendment (OP 26-11-8) to redesignate land at 391 Blossom Park Road from Residential to Traditional Industrial for parking and outdoor storage
• Zone change (ZN 8-26-17) at 1344 Dundas Street to allow towing, auto repair, sales, detailing, limo service, and auto leasing
• Zone change (ZN 8-26-16) at 200 Montclair Drive to add a tax services establishment as a permitted use
• Zone change and consent (ZN8-26-14 and B26-07-8) at 715093 Oxford Road 4 to create a lot for a contractor's yard or shop with reduced setbacks

Woodstock City Council held a public planning meeting on September 14, 2026, to hear four planning applications. Planning staff recommended approval for all four, and no one voiced opposition to any of them. The minutes state that no action is taken on these items at this meeting, so no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• No decisions made; minutes state no action is taken on the planning items at this meeting
• Official Plan Amendment OP 26-11-8 (Thames Valley District School Board) presented; staff recommend approval; no opposition
• Zone Change ZN 8-26-17 (AAMM Developments Inc.) presented; staff recommend approval; no opposition
• Zone Change ZN 8-26-16 (Woodstock Business Centre Inc.) presented; staff recommend approval; no opposition
• Zone Change ZN8-26-14 and Consent B26-07-8 (Timothy Ede) presented; staff recommend approval; no opposition

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will consider three minor variance applications regarding lot area, coverage, and frontage. Staff recommendations include one deferral for further review and two approvals for residential development.

• Deferral of MV-22-26 at 34 Centre Street for additional staff consultation
• Approval recommendation for MV-23-26 at 637 Devonshire Ave to increase lot coverage and reduce rear yard depth
• Approval recommendation for MV-24-26 at 412 Jack Wilford Way to reduce minimum lot frontage for an end townhouse
• Approval of August 10, 2026, meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance MV-23-26 for 637 Devonshire Avenue, allowing increased lot coverage and a reduced rear yard, and approved MV-24-26 for 412 Jack Wilford Way, reducing the minimum lot frontage. Application MV-22-26 for 34 Centre Street was deferred at the applicant's request to allow further review and consultation. The meeting also adopted the August 10, 2026 minutes and adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• Approved MV-23-26 (637 Devonshire Ave): increase lot coverage from 36.5% to 42.9% and reduce rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 4.3 m (Carried)
• Approved MV-24-26 (412 Jack Wilford Way): reduce minimum lot frontage from 7.6 m to 6.5 m (Carried)
• Deferred MV-22-26 (34 Centre St) for further review and consultation (Carried)
• Adopted August 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned at 6:19 p.m. (Carried)

Woodstock Hydro Fund Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. There is no information regarding topics, projects, or fund allocations for this meeting.

Council

Council will consider several administrative and infrastructure items, including the appointment of a municipal auditor and a bus refurbishment contract. They will also discuss the transfer of the Middletown Line from the Ministry of Transportation and a new administrative monetary penalty system.

• $1,107,349.00 contract award to MTB Transit Solutions Inc. for mid-life bus refurbishment
• Appointment of Scrimgeour & Company CPA Professional Corporation as municipal auditor for 2027-2031
• Proposal to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System and Hearing Officer positions
• Request to transfer portions of the Middletown Line from the Ministry of Transportation to the City
• Inclusion of a Woodstock Public Library branch in the North Woodstock Recreation Complex design

Council approved the award of a $1,107,349 contract to MTB Transit Solutions Inc. for mid-life refurbishment of two transit buses, and passed by-laws establishing an Administrative Monetary Penalty System for parking and other contraventions. Council also accepted transfer of Middletown Line road portions from the Ministry of Transportation, supported two resolutions on provincial matters, and approved adding a library branch to the North Woodstock Recreation Complex design. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $1,107,349 contract to MTB Transit Solutions Inc. for bus refurbishment (carried)
• Passed by-laws 9845-26 to 9848-26 establishing Administrative Monetary Penalty System and auditor appointment (carried)
• Accepted transfer of Middletown Line portions from Ministry of Transportation (carried)
• Supported resolution for review of Ontario Land Tribunal and deference to municipal planning (carried)
• Supported resolution to modernize Ontario's invasive plants rules (carried)
• Approved inclusion of public library branch in North Woodstock Recreation Complex schematic design (carried)
• Received County of Oxford presentation on new Official Plan as information (carried)

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider several planning applications, including a 43-unit residential development at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street, and a temporary residential use at 212 Bysham Park Drive. Council will also vote on a $1.9 million tender for the Southside Aquatics Centre addition and renovation, a $274,000 budget increase for that project, and the sale of city-owned industrial land. Other items include renaming Karn Road to Bower Hill Road, approving a 6-month extension for Chugh Global Enterprises, and receiving reports on illegal dumping and climate action.

• 43-unit residential development at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street (OP 26-07-8, ZN 8-26-06)
• Temporary residential use for 18 months at 212 Bysham Park Drive (ZN 8-26-18)
• Tender award of $1,900,000 to Trigon Construction Management for Southside Aquatics Centre addition and renovation, plus $274,000 increase
• Sale of 406 Woodall Way to either Lancashire Developments Ltd. or Whitelaw Machinery
• Renaming Karn Road to Bower Hill Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider one minor variance application. Staff recommend approving a request to reduce the parking area setback to zero at 1222 Dundas Street to allow three commercial buildings. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes and other routine business.

• Minor variance MV-21-26 by Urban Cliff Developments Inc. and Cliff Zaluski for 1222 Dundas Street to reduce interior side lot line parking setback from 1.5 m to 0 m
• Staff recommendation to approve the variance, citing it meets the four tests of a minor variance under the Planning Act
• Approval of July 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application MV-21-26 by Urban Cliff Developments Inc. and Cliff Zaluski for 1222 Dundas Street, granting relief from parking area setback requirements to allow construction of three commercial buildings. The motion carried with no opposition. The meeting also adopted the July 6, 2026 minutes and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved minor variance MV-21-26 for 1222 Dundas St (carried)
• Adopted July 6, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will hear two planning reports: an Official Plan amendment and zone change for 43 residential units on Mill Street, and a zone change to allow temporary residential occupancy in an industrial zone on Bysham Park Drive. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a public hearing to receive comments.

• Viara Holdings Inc. proposes 36 townhouses and 7 single-detached homes at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street
• Zone change from Residential Type 1 (R1) and Future Development (FD) to Residential Type 2 (R2) and Special Residential Type 3 (R3-sp)
• Woodstock and District Developmental Services seeks temporary residential use in a Special General Industrial Zone (M3-23) at 212 Bysham Park Drive
• Planning staff recommend approval of both applications

The Woodstock City Council held a public planning meeting on August 10, 2026, to discuss two planning applications: an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change by Viara Holdings Inc., and a Zone Change by Woodstock and District Developmental Services. Planning staff recommended approval for both, and no opposition was voiced. No action was taken on these items at this meeting, which adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• No decisions made; applications discussed only
• OP 26-07-8 and ZN 8-26-06 (Viara Holdings Inc.) — discussed, staff recommended approval
• ZN 8-26-18 (Woodstock and District Developmental Services) — discussed, staff recommended approval

Council

Council will consider three zone changes for industrial development, including a 16-unit project at 850 Juliana Drive. They will also award contracts for sewer repair, library HVAC replacement, and sediment removal, and vote on a non-resident recreation fee study.

• Zone change for 850 Juliana Drive to permit 5-building industrial development
• Award $88,995 sewer repair contract to A.P. Hurley Construction
• Award $422,846 library rooftop unit replacement contract
• Award $1,174,194 stormwater sediment removal contract to Murray Mills Excavating
• Consider 2-hour parking on Drew Street between Winnett and Oxford

Woodstock City Council approved three zone change applications to rezone municipal and county lands for industrial development. The council also awarded multiple capital and maintenance contracts, including a $1.17 million stormwater facility project, library HVAC replacement, City Hall sewer repairs, and a generator upgrade at the Reeves Community Complex. Additional decisions included allocating $50,000 for traffic calming improvements, authorizing new on-street parking on Drew Street, approving physician recruitment loan guidelines, and distributing $66,500 in community program grants. All motions were carried.

• Approved zone change for County of Oxford lands (Oxford Road/Towerline Rd) to Special General Industrial Zone
• Approved zone change for 376 Universal Road from M3-1 to M3-51 industrial zone
• Supported Official Plan amendment and approved in principle zone change for 850 Juliana Drive to Traditional Industrial Zone
• Awarded $1,174,194.30 contract for C-12 stormwater facility sediment removal to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking
• Awarded $422,846.00 contract for Woodstock Library rooftop unit replacement to Culliton Inc.
• Awarded $88,995.41 contract for City Hall sanitary sewer repair to A.P. Hurley Construction
• Approved $50,000 allocation from Capital Projects reserve for traffic calming line markings and signage
• Allocated $66,500 in Community and Social Well-Being Reserve funds to the Children’s Aid Society, Full Circle Breakfast Hub, and United Way Oxford

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is deciding on a minor variance application from Karn Road Land Development Corporation for six townhouse units at 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. The variance seeks to increase maximum lot coverage from 50% to 52% to allow construction. The committee will also review minutes from the previous meeting and handle correspondence.

• Vote on minor variance MV-20-26 for increased lot coverage (50% to 52%) at 347 & 349 Kading Crescent
• Approval of June 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Declaration of conflict of interest

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for Karn Road Land Development Corporation regarding properties at 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. The decision allows for an increase in the maximum permitted lot coverage from 50% to 52% to facilitate the construction of six townhouse dwelling units on Block 123, Plan 41M-401.

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• {'body': 'Committee of Adjustment', 'action': 'Approved Application MV-20-26 (Karn Road Land Development Corporation)', 'details': 'Relief from Section 8.3.55.2.1 Lot Coverage Maximum for Dwelling House to increase coverage from 50% to 52% for Block 123, Units 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. Moved by Glen Yearsley, seconded by Jim Reid.'}

Public Planning Meeting

This public planning meeting includes presentations and public input on three applications to rezone lands for industrial use. Staff recommend approval for all three. No final decisions are made at this meeting.

• ZN 8-26-15: Rezone County of Oxford land (east of Oxford Road 4) from Development to Special General Industrial
• ZN 8-26-11: Rezone City land (west of Universal Road) from Special General Industrial to Special General Industrial with reduced lot depth
• OP 26-03-8 and ZN 8-26-02: Rezone 1001295663 Ontario Inc. land (south of Juliana Drive) from Regional Commercial to Traditional Industrial

The City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss three development applications: a zone change for County of Oxford, a zone change for City of Woodstock, and an official plan amendment and zone change for 1001295663 Ontario Inc. No votes or decisions were taken on any item; the meeting was purely informational. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Council

Council will vote on zoning changes for townhouse developments on Huron Street and Karn Road, award a $1.2M art gallery renovation tender, and consider regulating rideshare companies. A notice of motion proposes studying higher recreation fees for non-residents.

• Award $1,187,065 tender for Woodstock Art Gallery 4th floor renovations to ANKA Team Construction Inc.
• Approve zone changes for 64-unit stacked townhouse at 190-196 Huron St.
• Approve zone changes for townhouse developments by Karn Road Land Development Corp. and Cachet Developments.
• Direct staff to prepare hybrid regulation of rideshare and transportation network companies.
• Notice of motion to study higher recreation fees for non-residents (17-23% of program participants).

Council approved an official plan amendment and zone change for 190-196 Huron Street to allow a 64-unit stacked townhouse development. Other major decisions included zoning changes for townhouse developments on Karn Road, support for a subdivision extension on Brant Street, and award of a $1.2M tender for Woodstock Art Gallery renovations. Council also directed a hybrid approach to regulating rideshare companies and submitted a development charge reduction application for the North East Arena.

• Approved OPA and zone change for 64-unit stacked townhouse at 190-196 Huron Street
• Approved zone changes for townhouse development on Karn Road (ZN 8-26-08 / 8-26-09)
• Supported 2-year extension for Reeves Land Corporation subdivision at 525 Brant Street
• Awarded $1,187,065 tender for Woodstock Art Gallery 4th floor renovations to ANKA Team Construction Inc.
• Adopted new School and Playground Assessment Policy, repealing former School Zone Policy
• Approved new street names for three subdivisions: Springbank Ave, Cap Peirce Way, Griffin Way, Ron Hall Road
• Confirmed winners of 2026 Student Civic Awards of Excellence (5 students)
• Directed staff to proceed with hybrid regulatory approach for rideshare and partial taxi deregulation

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting discusses two zone change applications (ZN 8-26-08 and ZN 8-26-09) to allow townhouses with reduced minimum lot area on lands between Karn Road and Beachville Road. Staff recommends approval, consistent with provincial and city plans. No action is taken at this meeting.

• Zone change applications ZN 8-26-08 and ZN 8-26-09 for townhouses
• Location: Blocks between Karn Road and Beachville Road, west of Mill Street
• Proposed reduced minimum lot area for street row dwelling houses
• Staff recommendation to support the zone change

The meeting discussed a proposed zone change for two residential units but took no action. The process was strictly procedural with no votes or approvals.

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application to allow a 125 m² accessory building instead of the maximum 75 m² at 60 Bayswater Street. Staff recommend approval, stating the variance meets the four tests of minor variance under the Planning Act.

• MV-19-26: Scott Hunte requests increase in accessory building size from 75 m² to 125 m² at 60 Bayswater Street for garage addition
• Staff recommendation to approve the variance

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application MV-19-26 for a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted size of an accessory building from 75 m² to 125 m² at 60 Bayswater Street. The variance was deemed to meet the four tests of a minor variance under the Planning Act. No opposition was expressed.

• Approved MV-19-26 for accessory building size increase from 75 m² to 125 m² (carried)

Council

This meeting includes decisions on a $2.6 million sole-source fire apparatus purchase, changes to downtown parking regulations, adoption of property naming and sponsorship policies, a temporary parking exemption for the 2026 election, and a new volunteer award program. Delegations will present on age-friendly strategy and parking concerns.

• Fire apparatus purchase: $2,597,642 from Pierce Manufacturing, plus $259,764 deposit
• Downtown parking changes: Options for Graham, Riddell, Dawes Lane, and Cole Walkway lots
• Temporary parking exemption on Algonquin Road for 2026 election voting place
• Adoption of Property and Facility Naming Policy (GA019)
• Approval of Friendly City Volunteer Award Program

Council approved a sole-source purchase of a new aerial fire apparatus for $2,597,642, with a 10% deposit from capital reserves. They also authorized 3-hour free parking in downtown lots and endorsed the Oxford Age Friendly Strategy.

• Approved $2,597,642 fire apparatus purchase from Pierce Manufacturing (carried)
• Authorized 3 hours free parking in downtown municipal lots without permit (carried)
• Endorsed the 2026 Oxford Age Friendly Strategy (carried)
• Adopted Property and Facility Naming Policy GA019 (carried)
• Adopted Sponsorship & Advertising Policy GA020 (carried)
• Approved temporary parking exemption on Algonquin Road for election day (carried)
• Approved Friendly City Volunteer Award Program (carried)
• Approved revision of official bird ballot to 'American Goldfinch' (carried)

Council

Council will vote on 2026 tax rates for the city and the Business Improvement Area. They will also award a $1.8M tender for the annual asphalt program to Permanent Paving Ltd. Other items include approvals for a 64-unit townhouse development at 190 Huron Street, a partnership for EV charging stations, and $2,100 for a library food pantry.

• Approve 2026 tax rates for city and BIA
• Award $1,808,888 asphalt program tender to Permanent Paving Ltd.
• Support Official Plan amendment for 64-unit stacked townhouse at 190-196 Huron St
• Approve partnership with ChargerCrew for six EV charging stations (up to $731,327)
• Approve $2,100 for Woodstock Library Little Free Pantry

Council approved the 2026 tax rates and corresponding by-laws. They awarded a $1.8 million asphalt contract to Permanent Paving Ltd. and approved a partnership for six EV charging stations (7-0). A planning application for a 64-unit townhouse development was deferred. Council also approved $2,100 for a library food pantry and initiated a public vote for an official city bird.

• Approved 2026 tax rates and by-law 9828-26
• Approved 2026 BIA tax rates and by-law 9829-26
• Awarded $1,808,888 annual asphalt program tender to Permanent Paving Ltd.
• Approved EV charging station partnership with ChargerCrew (7-0)
• Deferred consideration of Official Plan Amendment for 190 Huron Street (64-unit townhouse)
• Approved $2,100 from Community Reserve for Woodstock Public Library's Little Free Pantry
• Referred parking reinstatement request on Drew Street to staff
• Approved public engagement process for official city bird selection

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three minor variance applications: a lot frontage reduction for townhouses at 310 Kading Crescent, parking and setback reductions for a bowling alley addition at 265 Main Street, and an accessory building size increase at 223 Bower Hill Road. They will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• MV-16-26: reduce townhouse lot frontage from 7.6m to 7.4m at 310 Kading Crescent
• MV-17-26: reduce parking from 6 to 3 spaces per lane and setback from 4.5m to 1.5m for bowling alley addition at 265 Main Street
• MV-18-26: increase accessory building size from 75 m² to 116.13 m² for detached garage at 223 Bower Hill Road, conditional on removing existing shed

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications (MV-16-26, MV-17-26, MV-18-26) as presented. Each application met the four tests under the Planning Act. No opposition was voiced.

• Approved MV-16-26: reduced lot frontage for townhouse development at 310 Kading Crescent (carried)
• Approved MV-17-26: reduced parking and setback for bowling alley at 265 Main Street (carried)
• Approved MV-18-26: increased accessory building size to 116.13 m² at 223 Bower Hill Rd, conditional on shed removal (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock Public Planning Meeting will hear planning reports on three applications: a severance of a woodlot at 980 Juliana Drive, a combined consent and zone change for industrial uses at 1401 Dundas Street, and an Official Plan amendment and zone change to permit 64 stacked townhouses at 190/196 Huron Street. Planning staff recommend approval of all applications, but no final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Consent to sever 1.5-ha woodlot from industrial land at 980 Juliana Drive
• Consent and zone change to split and rezone a vacant industrial parcel at 1401 Dundas Street
• Official Plan amendment to redesignate 190/196 Huron Street from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Zone change from Shopping Centre Commercial (C2) to Special Residential Zone 3 (R3-sp) to allow 64 stacked townhouses
• All items are public hearings with staff recommendations for approval

The Woodstock City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss three applications: a consent for Criscott Properties Ltd, a consent and zone change for 1401 Dundas Street Holdings Inc, and an official plan amendment and zone change for 190 Huron Street Inc. No votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only, with staff presentations and public comments. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. with no substantive decisions.

• No action taken on any items at this meeting

Council

Council will decide on selling 10.6 acres of city-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc., and consider three options for repairing the Community Complex hot water boiler, ranging from $93,000 to $225,500. Other items include approving Community Improvement Plan agreements for four properties, deciding whether to opt out of the provincial Bring-Your-Own Event framework, and hearing a delegation requesting ATVs on municipal roads.

• Sale of 10.6 acres of industrial land on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada (no price disclosed)
• Three options for Community Complex hot water boiler repair: $93,000, $143,000, or $225,500
• Community Improvement Plan agreements for 29 Wellington St. N., 728 Dundas St., 57 Light St./393 Hunter St., and 453 Simcoe
• Decision on whether to participate in provincial Bring-Your-Own Event designation framework
• Delegation by Wayne Uncer seeking bylaw amendment to allow ATVs on municipal roads

Council approved the sale of 10.6 acres of city-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc. Also approved a $225,500 project to repair the Community Complex hot water boiler, funded from capital reserves. A motion to dissolve the Community Grants Committee was defeated. Council passed a resolution calling on the province to resume regular property assessments.

• Approved sale of 10.6 acres industrial land to Stigterstaal Canada (carried)
• Approved $225,500 hot water boiler repair, sole-sourced to Cimco Refrigeration (carried)
• Defeated motion to dissolve Woodstock Community Grants Committee (defeated)
• Carried resolution calling on Ontario to resume property assessments (carried)
• Received ATV request on municipal roads as information (carried)
• Approved updates to Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy (carried)
• Approved fire department response level change to awareness for hazardous materials (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to by-laws for land sale, delegation policy, and fire regulations (carried)

Council

Council will hear delegations from property owners and the heritage advisory committee regarding objections to designating Hawkins Chapel as a heritage property, then vote to either proceed with designation or withdraw the notice. Other major decisions include a zone change for a 52-unit dwelling at 747 Pavey Street, awarding a $2.2M reconstruction contract for Victoria/Peel streets, and approving the sale of city land to the Woodstock Muslim Association. Council will also consider motions to dissolve the Community Grants Committee and call on the province to resume property assessments.

• Heritage designation decision for Hawkins Chapel after objections (delegations and staff report)
• Zone change to permit 52-unit multiple attached dwelling at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue
• Award contract for Victoria Street South and Peel Street reconstruction to Viewcon Construction at $2,204,034.06
• Sale of city-owned land at 682 Sutherland Drive to Woodstock Muslim Association, with lease until July 2032
• Notice of motion to urge province to resume property assessment cycle

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock Public Planning Meeting will consider a zone change application to allow a reduced minimum lot area for a four-storey, 52-unit multiple attached dwelling at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue. Planning staff recommend approval, citing consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement and Official Plan. No final decision will be made at this meeting.

• Zone change application ZN 8-26-07 for 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue
• Proposal: four-storey building with 52 dwelling units
• Request to reduce minimum lot area to 116 m² per unit
• Staff recommendation to support the application

The meeting was held to discuss a zone change application for 747 Pavey Street. No votes or decisions were taken, as the meeting was strictly for public input and discussion. The matter will be considered at a future council meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application from Karn Road Land Development Corporation. The variance would reduce the minimum lot area for townhouse units at 323-329 Kading Crescent by 1 m², from 240 m² to 239 m², to facilitate construction. Staff recommend approval, citing no negative impacts.

• Minor variance application MV-14-26 for 323-329 Kading Crescent: reduce lot area from 240 m² to 239 m² for townhouses

Approved a minor variance to reduce minimum lot area for townhouse units from 240 m² to 239 m² at 323-329 Kading Crescent. The variance was deemed minor and met the four tests under the Planning Act. No public opposition was voiced.

• Approved MV-14-26 reducing lot area to 239 m² for townhouses (carried)

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system; no actual discussion items, decisions, or public hearings are listed.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider approving the 2026 Community Grant Program spring intake, awarding a total of $81,595 to 12 organizations including Operation Sharing ($20,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters ($15,700). Council will also debate a notice of motion to create a Volunteer Recognition Grant Program with $5,000 annual funding. Additionally, several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including zoning amendments for 30 Ridgeway Circle and 760 Juliana Drive, and debentures for capital projects like the Downtown Revitalization and Cowan Park turf replacement.

• 2026 Community Grant Program awards totaling $81,595 to 12 organizations
• Notice of Motion for Volunteer Recognition Grant Program ($5,000/year)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 30 Ridgeway Circle
• Zoning by-law amendment for 760 Juliana Drive
• Financing by-laws for Downtown Streetscape, Pittock Park Road, Complex Roof, and Cowan Park turf (debentures)

Council approved several community grants for the 2026 Spring Intake and passed a resolution supporting increased protections for municipal public works workers. Additional decisions included approving the library asset management plan and a police radio infrastructure replacement.

• Approved 12 community grants totaling $72,795 (Carried)
• Passed resolution requesting provincial legislative protections for public works workers (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Woodstock Public Library Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Approved $8,003.05 timeserver replacement at Police Service Headquarters (Carried)
• Approved Alzheimer Society request to display a road sign at Juliana Drive and Finkle Street (Carried)
• Authorized Transfer Payment Agreement for Court Security & Prisoner Transportation (Carried)
• Adopted March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (Carried)

Community Grants Committee

The agenda for this Community Grants Committee meeting contains only boilerplate text and no listed items for discussion or decision. No grants, reports, or proposals are included in the provided document.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider awarding construction tenders for Wellington Street, Canterbury Street, and Grace Street totaling nearly $5.7 million, as well as approving the sale of industrial land to Viewcon Construction. The meeting also includes zoning by-law amendments for medical clinics and an animal crematorium.

• Award tender for Wellington Street, Canterbury Street, and Grace Street reconstruction ($2,867,990.52)
• Award tender for Northeast Woodstock Industrial Park stormwater facility ($2,792,972.11)
• Authorize sale of 0.46 acres of industrial land on Universal Road to Viewcon Construction (2019) Ltd.
• Amend zoning by-law to allow medical clinic at 350 Vansittart Ave and 360 Devonshire Ave
• Amend zoning by-law to allow animal crematorium at 30 Ridgeway Circle

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will decide on five minor variance applications. The largest proposal seeks to reduce minimum lot area for a four-storey, 52-unit multiple attached dwelling at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue. Other applications include townhouse lot area reductions, an additional residential unit, and building projection adjustments.

• MV-10-26: Reduce lot area for 52-unit four-storey dwelling at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue
• MV-07-09-26: Reduce lot area for townhouses on Jack Willford Way (lots 439-467)
• MV-11-26: Permit larger additional residential unit (128 m²) at 18 Wellington Street North
• MV-12-26: Allow cantilevered two-storey addition projections at 10 McKenzie Avenue
• MV-13-26: Reduce rear-yard setback for basement stairs at 593 Adelaide Street

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing two zone change applications. One proposal seeks to expand commercial floor area for a dental office, while the other proposes rezoning industrial land for an animal crematorium.

• ZN8-26-03: Proposed zone change for 350 Vansittart Avenue and 360 Devonshire Avenue to increase commercial floor area for a dental office
• ZN 8-26-05: Proposed rezoning of 30 Ridgeway Circle from General Industrial Zone (M3) to Special General Industrial Zone (M3-sp) for an animal crematorium

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear four delegations focused on the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections: an overview from the election returning officer, a review of the draft City of Woodstock's Accessibility Plan for the election, a presentation of the online voting platform, and a presentation of the accessible in-person voting system. The committee will also consider minutes from its February 11, 2026 meeting and conduct new business.

• Jeff Bunn (Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk) and Matthew Vucic (Election Coordinator) to give overview of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
• Cynthia Hislop (Clerks Services Coordinator) to review the draft City of Woodstock's Accessibility Plan for the 2026 Municipal Election
• Nicole Blanche (Sequent Project Manager) to present the online voting platform for the 2026 elections
• Kyle Hogg (Election Systems & Software Account Manager) to present the accessible in-person voting system for the 2026 elections