Council

That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on December 11, 2025 be adopted.

That Woodstock City Council advise Oxford County Council that the City supports the application for draft approval of a proposed condominium submitted by Pittock Developments Inc. (File No. CD 24-04-8), prepared by MTE Ontario Land Surveyors Ltd., for lands described as Part Lot 5, Concession 13 (East Zorra), Part 1, 41R10719, in the City of Woodstock; And further City Council advise Oxford County Council that the City supports the application for exemption from the draft plan of condominium approval process submitted by Pittock Developments Inc. (File No. CD 24-04-8), prepared by MTE Ontario Land Surveyors Ltd., for lands described as Part Lot 5, Concession 13 (East Zorra), Part 1, 41R10719, in the City of Woodstock, as all matters relating to the development have been addressed through the Site Plan Approval process and a registered site plan agreement with the City of Woodstock; And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter.

That Woodstock City Council approve the application for zone change, submitted by 2167284 Ontario Inc., Kuldeep Brar and Jagjit Randhawa for lands described as Part Lot 13, Concession 1 as in 425330 (Blandford), in the City of Woodstock, to rezone the subject lands from ‘Future Development Zone (FD)’ to ‘Highway Commercial Zone (C4)’ and ‘Special Highway Commercial Zone (C4-59)’ to facilitate the construction of a gas station, eating establishments, and retail food store; And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter.

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

That report CP 2026-14, Summary of Planning Service Delivery 2025, be received as information.

WHEREAS the City of Woodstock acknowledges that municipal infrastructure—roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems—underpins public safety, economic vitality and quality of life in Ontario’s rural and small urban communities; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was created in 2015 to assist small and rural municipalities facing infrastructure deficits that exceed their local revenue capacities; AND WHEREAS in 2022 the Government of Ontario committed to increase the annual OCIF envelope from $100 million to $400 million over a five-year term, with that commitment scheduled to expire at the end of fiscal 2026; AND WHEREAS fixed funding levels amid rising labour, materials and climate resilience costs have eroded the purchasing power of the $400 million envelope, jeopardizing municipalities’ ability to deliver and sustain essential services without incurring unsustainable debt; AND WHEREAS predictable, multi-year funding indexed to real-world cost drivers is critical for municipalities to develop, finance and execute long-term asset management plans, reduce emergency repairs and leverage complementary federal and private infrastructure financing; AND WHEREAS the City of Woodstock requires a steadfast provincial partner to extend and enhance OCIF beyond 2026, ensuring infrastructure resilience, fiscal sustainability and equitable access for all small and rural municipalities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Woodstock calls upon the Govern

Woodstock City Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with ADP for Payroll and Human Resource services, subject to the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and City Clerk; And further that Woodstock City Council authorize the inclusion of the one-time and annual cost in the 2026 Operating Budget to secure ADP services.

That Woodstock City Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada for the provision of baseline public transit funding and any other related documents, as required; And further that the necessary by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration under the by-law section of the agenda.

That Woodstock City Council establish the term of office for the Acting Mayor to be January 16 th , 2026 through to November 14 th , 2026.

written resolution duly moved and seconded, the following Councillor was nominated for the position of Acting Mayor: Councillor Schadenberg Councillor Schadenberg accepted the nomination. That Councillor Schadenberg be appointed as Acting Mayor for the term of January 16th, 2025 through to November 14th, 2026.

That Woodstock City Council appoint Jordan Kent to the Woodstock Public Library Board, and Fraser Campbell to the Community Grants Advisory Committee for a term from January 15, 2026, to November 14, 2026.

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.

That Woodstock City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary Transfer Payment Agreement for the Woodstock Fire Protection Grant 2025-2026.

That Woodstock City Council publish on its website its intention to designate 259 – 261 Park Row pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act ; And further that Woodstock City Council serve upon the owner of the buildings and premises of 259 – 261 Park Row and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, Notice of Intention to designate the subject property in accordance with the notice requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act ; And further that Woodstock City Council intends to enact a by-law to designate the subject property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act .

That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading: 9797-26 - A by-law to authorize the execution of the Canada Public Transit Fund Baseline Funding Agreement between Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and the Corporation of the City of Woodstock. 9798-26 - A by-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 8626-10 as amended. ZN8-24-23 -1634 Devonshire Avenue and 715133 Oxford Road 4.

That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading: 9797-26 - A by-law to authorize the execution of the Canada Public Transit Fund Baseline Funding Agreement between Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and the Corporation of the City of Woodstock. 9798-26 - A by-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 8626-10 as amended. ZN8-24-23 -1634 Devonshire Avenue and 715133 Oxford Road 4.

That the meeting adjourn at 9:01 p.m.

WHEREAS the City of Woodstock acknowledges that municipal infrastructure— roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems—underpins public safety, economic vitality and quality of life in Ontario’s rural and small urban communities; 4 AND WHEREAS the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was created in 2015 to assist small and rural municipalities facing infrastructure deficits that exceed their local revenue capacities; AND WHEREAS in 2022 the Government of Ontario committed to increase the annual OCIF envelope from $100 million to $400 million over a five-year term, with that commitment scheduled to expire at the end of fiscal 2026; AND WHEREAS fixed funding levels amid rising labour, materials and climate resilience costs have eroded the purchasing power of the $400 million envelope, jeopardizing municipalities’ ability to deliver and sustain essential services without incurring unsustainable debt; AND WHEREAS predictable, multi-year funding indexed to real-world cost drivers is critical for municipalities to develop, finance and execute long-term asset management plans, reduce emergency repairs and leverage complementary federal and private infrastructure financing; AND WHEREAS the City of Woodstock requires a steadfast provincial partner to extend and enhance OCIF beyond 2026, ensuring infrastructure resilience, fiscal sustainability and equitable access for all small and rural municipalities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Woodstock calls upon the Gov

The Woodstock City Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with ADP for Payroll and Human Resource services, subject to the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and City Clerk; 6 And further that Woodstock City Council authorize the inclusion of the one-time and annual cost in the 2026 Operating Budget to secure ADP services.

That Councillor Schadenberg be appointed as Acting Mayor for the term of January 16th, 2025 through to November 14th, 2026.

That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading:  9797-26 - A by-law to authorize the execution of the Canada Public Transit Fund Baseline Funding Agreement between Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and the Corporation of the City of Woodstock.  9798-26 - A by-law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 8626-10 as amended. ZN8-24-23 -1634 Devonshire Avenue and 715133 Oxford Rd 4.

That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading:  9797-26 - A by-law to authorize the execution of the Canada Public Transit Fund Baseline Funding Agreement between Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and the Corporation of the City of Woodstock.  9798-26 - A by-law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 8626-10 as amended. ZN8-24-23 -1634 Devonshire Avenue and 715133 Oxford Rd 4.