Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated July 23, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated August 12, 2024 be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated July 22, 2024, be adopted as printed.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford hereby consents to the sale of the property known as Lot 2 in the Crane West Business Park, legally described as Part of Lot 1 and 2, Concession 3 (Downie) designated as Parts 9, 10 and 11 Reference Plan 44R-5904, subject to a drainage easement over Part 9, Reference Plan 44R-5904 as in R145534, in the City of Stratford, County of Perth being part of PIN 53264-0091(LT) to Crane Avenue Holdings (Stratford Lot 2) Inc.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford hereby consents to the sale of the property known as Lot 3 in the Crane West Business Park, legally described as Part of Lot 1 and 2, Concession 3 (Downie) designated as Parts 12, 14, 15, and 16 Reference Plan 44R-5904 subject to a drainage easement over Part 14, Reference Plan 44R-5904 as in R145534, in the City of Stratford, County of Perth being part of PIN 53264-0091 to Crane Avenue Holdings (Stratford Lot 3) Inc.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to a public meeting under the Planning Act to hear from members of the public on Zone Change Application Z02-24 and Official Plan Amendment OPA01-24, for 3188 Vivian Line 37 and to reconvene at the conclusion of the public meeting.

THAT staff be directed to work with members of the Ad Hoc Grand Trunk Renewal Committee and Working Group Chairs to implement the Q3-Q4 2024 workplan as presented in Report (COU24-086).

THAT the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law to set the fees and charges for services performed by the City in 2025 be approved as presented in Report COU24-085 with an effective date of January 1, 2025; THAT the Fees and Charges By-law 117-2023 as amended, be repealed upon the new Fees and Charges By-law coming into force and effect; AND THAT direction be given to the City Clerk to list the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law on a future agenda for consideration by Council.

THAT a contract extension with Commissionaires Great Lakes for the provision of Crossing Guard Services in the City of Stratford, for a one-year term ending in June 2025 be authorized; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective designates, be authorized to execute all necessary extension documents.

THAT the report titled, "Intensive Care Management (ICM) Update" (COU24-084), related to the rebranding from the Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) model due to the funding source changes, be received for information.

THAT Council authorize an extension of the original Exemption from Part Lot Control, as set out in By-law 20-2023, for an additional 6-months in order to facilitate the easements required for the required retaining wall, sanitary sewers, and storm drainage as they relate to the Daly Worsley subdivision; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare such by-law.

THAT the Closed Meeting Investigation Final Report 36684-7 dated July 25, 2024, be received for information.

THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the lowering of the Flag at City Hall on December 6, 2024, the anniversary of the 1989 Montreal Massacre, to remind us of the 14 women murdered and 14 people injured at the Ecole Polytechnique in a misogynist massacre of female students and to remind that violence against women remains an issue.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day to raise awareness of the tremendous burden addiction has on individuals, families and communities in the City of Stratford; AND THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the Overdose Awareness flag beginning on August 30, 2024 to raise awareness that Opioid use and overdose have reached crisis levels in all communities.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims September 28, 2024 as "British Home Child Day" in the City of Stratford.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims September 23 to 28, 2024 as Stratford Symphony Orchestra Week in recognition of the contribution made to the arts and the dedication to the community.

THAT the Memorandum of Oral Decision and Order of the Ontario Land Tribunal, Case No. OLT-23-001049, 173 William Street, be received.

THAT the Report of the Community Services Committee dated August 12, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 94-2024 and 97-2024 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 94-2024 and 97-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 94-2024 and 97-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-laws 95-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 95-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-laws 96-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 96-2024 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 Items 5.1 to 6.3 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting dated August 12, 2024, be adopted as follows: 5.1 SEEDCo/investStratford Update to March 31, 2024 (FIN24-020) THAT the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Corporation (SEEDCo./investStratford) Update for the period ending March 31, 2024, be received for information. 5.2 Destination Stratford Update (FIN24-024) THAT the Destination Stratford Update (FIN24-024) dated July 16, 2024, be received for information. 5.3 2024 Community Grant Appeal Request (FIN24-023) THAT the request from Playmakers! Theatre School to amend Council’s decision regarding the 2024 community grant award to Playmakers! Theatre School be approved and the grant provided be increased to $5,000.00. 5.4 Property Tax Arrears and Tax Sales Update (FIN24- 025) THAT the report titled, “Property Tax Arrears and Tax Sales Update” (FIN24-025), be received for information. Regular Council Minutes 13 August 12, 2024 6.1 Stratfords of the World Advisory Committee Funding Request (FIN24-018) THAT the request from the Stratfords of the World Advisory Committee for an additional $500.00 to assist with expenses relating to hosting information sessions for the January 2025 New Zealand Reunion, be approved and funded from the advisory committee reserve. 6.2 Communities in Bloom 2024 Additional Funding Request (FIN24-022) THAT the request from Communities in Bloom Advisory for an additional amount of up to $5,000.00 to assist members with expense

THAT Items 5.1 to 8.1 of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting dated August 12, 2024 be adopted as follows: 5.1 Community Climate Action Plan (ITS24-015) THAT the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) be adopted; Regular Council Minutes 14 August 12, 2024 THAT staff be directed to:  Identify and advance actions in CCAP that can be implemented within the existing staffing capacity and budget resources;  Include CCAP programs and supporting resources required for consideration in the 2025 multi-year budget process; AND THAT staff be authorized to continue to explore potential funding opportunities through senior levels of government. 6.1 Repair or Replace Fire Utility Vehicle (ITS24-014) THAT the repair of the fire utility vehicle in the amount of $28,025 be authorized. 6.2 Procure New Fire Apparatus using Canoe Procurement Group (ITS24-017) THAT staff be authorized to use the Canoe procurement group to proceed with the procurement process to purchase a Pierce Quintuple Combination Pumper fire apparatus. 7.1 Request for an exemption to Noise Control By-law 113- 79 for the Stratford Lantern Parade event (ITS24-013) THAT approval be granted to Playmakers! Theatre School for an exemption to Noise Control By-law 113-79 for the Stratford Lantern Parade event occurring on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from the following provisions:  Unreasonable Noise [Schedule 1 clause 8];  The operation of loudspeakers and amplification of sou

THAT By-law 98-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 98-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the August 12, 2024 Regular Council meeting adjourn.