Regular Council

THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated June 10, 2024 be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Eileen Smith, Artistic Producer Hermione Presents - SpringWorks Festival, be heard.

THAT the request to become a member of AVIAMA, the International Association of Puppet Friendly Cities, be

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 5 June 10, 2024 THAT the tender for the Neal Avenue and Glendon Road Walkway Watermain Replacement Project (T-2024-16) be awarded to Birnam Excavating Ltd., at a total tender price of $277,942.15, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract T-2024-16.

THAT the request for proposal (RFP-2024-03) for the design, supply, delivery, and installation of an accessible playground, including accessible engineered woodchip base and the installation of an accessible pathway at Milton Street Park from Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited in the amount of $153,854.18, including HST, be approved; THAT the project be funded from the Recreation Capital Reserve Fund (R-R11-RECR); AND THAT the proceeds from the Kiwanis Club of Stratford be used towards this project, flowing through the Reserve Fund as required.

THAT City Council hereby designates the 27th Dragon Boat Festival to be held September 14, 2024, at Lower Queen's Park between Front Street and Queen Street and Tom Patterson Island as having municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor licences from the AGCO, subject to the necessary permits being obtained, compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy, compliance with the conditions outlined by the Fire Department and adhered to at all times during the event, and the required certificates of insurance being provided prior to the event.

THAT the Report titled, “Proposed Disposition and Sale of City- Owned Land at 3188 Vivian Line 37” (COU24-061), and dated June 10, 2024, be received; A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 7 June 10, 2024 THAT City Council hereby declare PT LT 45 CON 3, N Easthope PT 2, 44R1587 & PT 2, 44R1032 except PT1. 44R1674, Perth E, City of Stratford, Perth County, Province of Ontario, PIN 53080-0027, being vacant city-owned land known municipally as 3188 Vivian Line 37, 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 a long-term care home provider, including a continuum of care development; AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a further report regarding the sale for Council’s consideration.

THAT the Report of the Social Services Committee dated June 10, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Community Services Committee dated June 10, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 64-2024 to 67-2024 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 64-2024 to 67-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 64-2024 to 67-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

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]; and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT By-law 68-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 68-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the June 10, 2024 Regular Council meeting adjourn.