Middlesex County Council Meeting Highlights – July 18, 2023
Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.
Warden Announces success of the 2023 Warden’s Charity Golf Tournament
The 2023 Middlesex County Warden’s Charity Golf Tournament was an extraordinary event that brought together community members, businesses, and organizations, all united in their shared commitment to supporting four local sports organizations: Lucan Minor Hockey, Lucan Ilderton Athletics, Lucan Skating Club, and Lucan Soccer Club. Through the generous contributions of sponsors and participants, an impressive $23,000 was raised, with each organization receiving $5,720. The funds raised through this tournament will undoubtedly go a long way in nurturing the growth and development of local community’s sports and athletic programs. See the Middlesex County Warden’s Statement on 2023 Warden’s Charity Golf Tournament for more information.
County Council honours recipients of Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery
Middlesex County Council paid tribute to the recipients of the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery, recognizing paramedics from Middlesex-London Paramedic Services for their exceptional bravery. The medal recognizes and applauds the bravery of paramedics who risk their lives in service of others. Five MLPS paramedics were recognized to have shown extraordinary courage and commitment to their profession and to their community. Check out the July 18, 2023 Council meeting to watch the full presentation.
Attainable Housing Review Update
The Committee of the Whole received an update on the Attainable Housing Review and recommendations on the strategy report. The Attainable Housing Review was intended to better understand the supply and demand for housing needs across Middlesex County, identify gaps in housing, and to prepare a municipal strategy to meet the current and future needs of residents. Through this review, various actions were identified to set strategic direction in clarifying roles in addressing homelessness needs, supporting a diversity of housing, and support of an adequate supply of housing that is affordable and attainable. Staff were directed to prepare an Attainable Housing Review Implementation report for Council’s consideration. For more information, see the Attainable Housing Review presentation and the Interim Final Report.
County Official Plan Amendment No. 3 Approval
The Committee of the Whole heard an information report on the province’s approval of the County’s Official Plan Amendment No. 3. The County’s Official Plan is a municipal policy document created under the Planning Act that sets out a land use policy vision based on long-term goals and objectives. The Plan provides a policy framework for topics such as resource management, growth management, and the provision of physical services by dealing with matters of Provincial and County interest. The Minister approved Official Plan Amendment No. 3 on July 7th, 2023 with modifications. The Minister’s Decision is not appealable and therefore the County’s Official Plan is in effect as of July 8th, 2023 as updated by Amendment No. 3 and as modified by the Minister’s Decision. For more information about the Provincial Decision see the July 18, 2023 Agenda.
Recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole at the July 18, 2023 meeting will be considered by County Council at its next regular meeting on August 15, 2023. The Legislative Services Department maintains the official record for all County government proceedings.
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