Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated May 27, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT City Council hereby declare Plan 121, Lots 1, 2, 3 PT Lane Closed PT Whitney St Closed As RP 44R-2154 Parts 1, 2, being PIN 53103-0045, municipally described as 161 East Gore Street, City of Stratford, County of Perth, Province of Ontario, to be surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Stratford; THAT the method of disposal of the surplus land be by direct negotiation and sale to Pol Quality Homes; AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a further report regarding the sale for Council’s consideration. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the following:  there being concerns about not having an affordable housing commitment for the Coriano Street project;  there being no guidance from the Province at this time on the definition of “affordable” and staff leaning on other descriptions for affordable housing;  the current proposal not requiring any zoning changes;  the cost of a unit as per the developer's proposal;  a multi-faceted approach being needed to create more affordable housing;  a member noting that the developer has shown that they are committed to listening to the needs of the City with the design and pricing of their projects;  the construction time frame for the project; and  the funding for the project as per the developer’s proposal. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT City Council hereby declare Plan 140 BLK BB PT BLK T, as in R159519, City of Stratford, Perth County, Province of Ontario, PIN 53157-0143 (LT), being city-owned land known municipally as 38 Coriano Street, to be surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Stratford; AND THAT the method of disposal of the surplus land be by direct negotiation and sale to Pol Quality Homes. Members of Council held a discussion regarding the following:  a member noting they are not in support of the project and the property being disposed should have been put out to the market to give other developers an opportunity;  a member noting that the two properties being disposed together allows for the creation of affordable housing units; and  the cost of building the project and how the land exchange is allowing for the building of affordable housing units. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the Tender (T-2025-38) and additional scope of work for the Asphalt Resurfacing 2025 Contract be awarded to GIP Paving Inc. at a total tender price of $2,679,765.06, including HST; Regular Council Minutes 5 June 9, 2025 AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the following:  the integration of bike painting in some of the roads being resurfaced;  the Transportation Master Plan outlining the cycling infrastructure for the respective roads;  there being a need to repave the roads due to their current condition;  there being a need for clear pavement markings to let drivers know to share the road with cyclists; and  staff to look at options for improving cycling infrastructure through various methods. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the tender (T-2025-33) for the Bridge and Culvert Repairs Contract be awarded to A2Z Civil 2608558 Ontario Limited, at a total tender price of $174,539.80, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract T-2025-33.

THAT the supply and delivery of a new Wheel Loader with attachments, including plow and snow blower, be awarded to Willie North America Inc. of Stittsville Ontario at a total cost of $551,851.27, including the HST.

THAT the resignation of Barbara Finkelstein from the Stratfords of the World Advisory Committee be accepted.

THAT the resignation of Brittany McCabe from the Accessibility Advisory Committee be accepted.

Regular Council Minutes 7 June 9, 2025 THAT the Report of the Social Services Committee dated June 9, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 68-2025 to 71-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 68-2025 to 71-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 68-2025 to 71-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2025-075, being a draft letter from the Chief's of Ontario regarding Opposition to Bill 5, be endorsed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Finance and Labour Relations Committee [7:05 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and  Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee [7:10 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting] and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT By-law 72-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 72-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the June 9, 2025, Regular Council meeting adjourn.