Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated March 25, 2024, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendas to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated April 8, 2024, to add a delegation and correspondence be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the written correspondence from Barb Shaughnessy dated April 4, 2024, regarding the establishment of fees for license applications under the City’s Accommodation Licensing By-law 130-2022, be received. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 4 April 8, 2024

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to a public meeting to hear from members of the public regarding the establishment of fees for license applications under the City’s Accommodation Licensing By-law 130-2022 and to reconvene at the conclusion of the public meeting.

THAT Robert Ritz, Architect, on behalf of Tom Drake, Owner of 386 William Street regarding their request for an easement over lands governed by By-law 5050, be heard.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 6 April 8, 2024 THAT the tender (T-2024-09) for the Kenner Crescent Watermain Relining project be awarded to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. at a total price of $659,750.50, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for the Kenner Crescent Watermain Relining project (T-2024-09).

THAT the supply and installation of a new cooling tower on the West roof of the Dufferin Lions Arena, from Cimco Refrigeration Inc. be accepted at a total cost of $124,422.25, including HST; AND THAT the purchase be funded, as budgeted, from the Recreation Capital Reserve Fund R-R11-RECR.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims April 24, 2024, as "Human Values Day" in the City of Stratford in support of those attributes and qualities that are the heart of humanity, representing the highest expression of the human spirit.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims June 2024 as "ALS Awareness Month" to raise awareness of the 1,000 Canadians who are diagnosed with ALS each year and the journey they face; A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 7 April 8, 2024 AND THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the ALS Flag on June 21, 2024 for ALS Awareness Day in support of the approximately 4,000 Canadians living with ALS at any time.

THAT Items 9.1.2 and 9.1.3 of the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated April 8, 2024, be adopted as printed.

THAT the request by the Owner of 386 William Street to be permitted legal street access onto Joffre Street, be denied as the City of Stratford continues to require the use of this parcel of property for municipal purposes. A recorded vote was requested for Item 9.1.1. - 386 William Street - Street Access Request onto Joffre Street. In Support (6): Councillor McCabe, Councillor Briscoe, Mayor Ritsma, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Nijjar, and Councillor Burbach Opposed (4): Councillor Sebben, Councillor Biehn, Councillor Wordofa, and Councillor Henderson Conflict (1): Councillor Hunter A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 8 April 8, 2024

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated April 8, 2024, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Community Services Committee dated April 8, 2024, be adopted as printed.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 10 April 8, 2024 THAT By-laws 35-2024 to 37-2024 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 35-2024 to 37-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 35-2024 to 37-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 11 April 8, 2024 THAT CA-2024-055, being a resolution from The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward regarding a Call to Action to Meet the Deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2024-049, being a resolution from Loyalist Township regarding solutions to resolve significant financial and budgetary pressures relating to infrastructure development, maintenance and repairs, be endorsed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Finance and Labour Relations Committee [7:05 P.M. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting];  Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee [7:10 P.M. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 12 April 8, 2024 and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT Item 5.1 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting dated April 8, 2024 be adopted as follows: 5.1 Request to Waive Facility Fees (FIN24-007) THAT the Truth Behind The Smile Event - Request to Waive Facility Fees report (FIN24-007) be received; AND THAT direction be provided regarding the facility rental fee waiver request in the amount of $1008.35 for use of one hall at the Rotary Complex on May 23, 2024; AND THAT available budgeted funds that are used toward other facility fee reductions and waivers are transferred to A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 13 April 8, 2024 the Community Services department in lieu of the actual fees.

THAT Item 5.1 of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting dated April 8, 2024 be adopted as follows: 5.1 Moderwell Street Local Improvement Project – Open House and Recommendations (ITS24-006) THAT Council receive the description of the proposed design for the Moderwell Street Reconstruction for information; THAT staff be authorized to proceed under the provisions of Section 6 of the Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 586/06 to initiate the local improvement process, for installation of curb and gutter and road work as part of the Moderwell Street Reconstruction Project, including giving notice of intention to the public and owners of the lots liable to be specially charged; THAT property owners of Local Improvement Charges be offered a repayment option at a rate of Bank of Canada Prime Rate plus 1.5% for up to a 10-year period, due at the time of finalized construction costs; THAT should a sufficient number of petitions against the proposed local improvement be received in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 586/06, City staff be authorized to apply to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Section 8 for approval to undertake the proposed work as a local improvement; AND THAT a by-law for the reconstruction of Moderwell Street under O. Reg. 586/06, as amended, be prepared for A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 14 April 8, 2024 Council’s consideration, subject to Ontario Land Tribunal approval.

THAT By-law 38-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 38-2024 be read a Third and Finally Passed.

THAT the April 8, 2024 Regular Council meeting adjourn.