The Woodstock Record

K. Leatherbarrow

Councillor · seen 2023-10-19 to 2026-07-09 · served 2022–2026

49substantive motions movedof 14 meetings the minutes record them at
12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
43substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 14 they were on the record for
2–2recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Woodstock’s own minutes.

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Council January 15, 2026
That Woodstock City Council advise County Council that the City recommend that the application to amend the Official Plan (File No. OP 25-12-8), submitted by The Corporation of the City of Woodstock, for lands legally…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Council November 21, 2024
That Woodstock City Council direct that the funding received from the Building Faster Fund be directed towards partnering with the County of Oxford to acquire a property to support the creation of a new homelessness…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Council October 19, 2023
That Woodstock City Council request that the Government of Ontario establish a portion of the 396 new addiction treatment beds created by the Addictions Recovery Fund in the City of Woodstock;
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Council October 19, 2023
That the motion regarding a Consumption and Treatment Services site within the municipal boundaries of the City of Woodstock be postponed until December 2023 pending the undertaking of a provincial review of CTS…
Against · 3–4 · Defeated

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 49)

That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on August 13, 2026 be adopted.
Council, September 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading:  9845-26 - A by-law to provide for the appointment of an auditor for The Corporation of the City of Woodstock.  9846-26 - A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the City of Woodstock.  9847-26 - A by-law to establish the positions of Hearing Officers and procedures for the Administration of Hearings.  9
Council, September 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading:  9845-26 - A by-law to provide for the appointment of an auditor for The Corporation of the City of Woodstock. 7  9846-26 - A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in City of Woodstock.  9847-26 - A by-law to establish the positions of Hearing Officers and procedures for the Administration of Hearings.  9848
Council, September 3, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the request from the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to put up a temporary mobile sign for the Walk for Parkinson's outside of Reeves Community Complex from August 22nd to September 8, 2026, subject to staff approval.
Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
8 That Woodstock City Council approve the revised version of Council Policy GA005 - Appointments to Boards and Committees.
Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approves the following allocation of funds from the Community and Social Well-Being Reserve Fund:  Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness - Youth Creative Arts & Wellness Studio Proposal - $3,900
Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
Councillor K. Leatherbarrow has suggested the following amendment to the final paragraph of the motion: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining options for the introduction of higher fees for non-residents accessing City recreation facilities and programs, along with associated financial, administrative and service impact considerations, and to investig
Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council receive the Woodstock Board of Management Downtown Area Financial Statements, as prepared by Scrimgeour and Company, CPA Professional Corporation.
Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from the Green Leaders Program at Roch Carrier School requesting enhancements to Sloane Park be
Council, June 18, 2026 · Referred
That Woodstock City Council receive the Statement of Reserve, Reserve Funds, Trust Funds and Reserve for Capital Projects at December 31, 2025 as information.
Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council repeal Council Policy E012 – School Zone Policy; And further that Woodstock City Council adopt the School and Playground Assessment Policy.
Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council adopt GA019 – Property and Facility Naming Policy as amended.
Council, June 4, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council adopt GA020 - Sponsorship & Advertising Policy as amended; And further that Council Policy GA017 - Delegations of Powers and Duties be updated accordingly.
Council, June 4, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on April 16, 2026 be adopted.
Council, May 7, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the sale of 10.6 acres of City-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc. and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the proposed agreement of purchase and sale; And further that the necessary authorizing Bylaw be read.
Council, May 7, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading: 6  9825-26 - A by law to amend the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy of the City of Woodstock  9826-26 - A by-law to amend the City of Woodstock Municipal Code Chapter 792 – Fire Department - Regulations.  9827-26 - A by-law to provide for the sale of certain lands owned by The Corporation of the City of Woodstock to Stigterst
Council, May 7, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading:  9825-26 - A by law to amend the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy of the City of Woodstock  9826-26 - A by-law to amend the City of Woodstock Municipal Code Chapter 792 – Fire Department - Regulations.  9827-26 - A by-law to provide for the sale of certain lands owned by The Corporation of the City of Woodstock to Stigterstaal
Council, May 7, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the request from the Alzheimer Society to display an advertising road sign from April 27th - May 25th, 2026, at the corner of Juliana Drive and Finkle Street, subject to staff approval.
Council, April 2, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve waiving all transit fares on Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections, at an estimated cost of approximately $5 000, to support accessible and inclusive voter participation. 6
Council, March 5, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted by 1967113 Ontario Inc. and the Corporation of the City of Woodstock, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 3 and Lot 4, Plan 278, Part 9, 41R2092, known municipally as 125 Huron Street, City of Woodstock are to be rezoned from ‘Residential Zone 2 (R2)’ to ‘Special Residential Zone 3 (R3-sp)’ to facilitate the
Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council adopt a 20% increase to the L.I.C.O. standard in order to qualify for assistance fees.
Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve $50,000 in the 2026 Revenue Budget for consultant fees associated with the development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan and that the funds be taken from the Industrial Land Reserve Fund.
Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on January 15, 2026 be adopted.
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council receive the 2025 Annual Building Report as information.
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approves the updates to Council Policy AS011 - Strategic Asset Management Policy; And further that the updated Strategic Asset Management Policy be shared with the City’s Local Boards.
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the appointment of Simon Mathias to the Downtown Woodstock BIA Board of Management. 4
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading:  9800-26 - A By-law to amend Chapter 330 – Fees and Charges of the Municipal Code to include fees for the sale of City flags.
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading:  9800-26 - A By-law to amend Chapter 330 – Fees and Charges of the Municipal Code to include fees for the sale of City flags.
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council advise County Council that the City recommend that the application to amend the Official Plan (File No. OP 25-12-8), submitted by The Corporation of the City of Woodstock, for lands legally described as Part Lots 21-23 & 27, Plan 1600, City of Woodstock be
Council, January 15, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the updated Safe and Well Oxford Plan as attached to this report; And further that City Council continue to endorse Oxford County as the lead for implementation of the Safe and Well Oxford Plan.
Council, January 15, 2026 · Carried
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.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
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.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the allocation of $250,000 for Project BLD00182 - 478–484 Dundas Street Demolition in the 2026 Capital Budget be
Council, December 11, 2025 · Deferred
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.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
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.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the 2025 Annual Status Report of the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve a by-law delegating authority to the City Clerk to approve amendments to the Records Retention By-law and associated retention schedule, and that the necessary by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration under the by-law section of the agenda; And further that Council Policy GA017 - Delegation of Powers and Duties be updated accordingly.
Council, November 20, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approves the updated Human Resources Policies as presented.
Council, November 20, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve an in-kind donation to GROWgirls for their 2026 event, subject to there being no scheduling conflicts as identified by City staff with the specific events dates.
Council, November 6, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and any other related documents, as required.
Council, November 6, 2025 · Carried

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