Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated January 26, 2026, be adopted as printed.

Regular Council Minutes 3 February 9, 2026 THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated February 9, 2026, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Aliyah Richards, David K. Messer, and Rick Brodhagen be heard.

THAT the Application for Official Plan Amendment OPA1-25 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (c/o Aliyah Richards) on behalf of Upper Avon Holdings Inc. on the lands known municipally known as 315 & 317 Huron Street be

THAT Council receive the report “Lake Victoria Drawdown Event: Overview and Next Steps” (COU26-015) for information; AND THAT Council support the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority to proceed with the tendering and installation of the Safety Boom at the RT Orr dam.

THAT Scott Rutherford be appointed as a citizen representative to the Energy and Environment Advisory Committee for the remainder of a two-year term to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council.

THAT Council authorize the conveyance of Part 1 on Reference Plan 44R-4854 from D&R Pol Holdings Inc. to The Corporation of the City of Stratford; AND THAT upon conveyance of Part 1 on Reference Plan 44R- 4854 to the City of Stratford, these lands be dedicated as public highway forming part of Huron Street.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an Agreement with The Corporation of the Township of Perth South for the participation of Perth South residents in the City’s Household Hazardous Waste events, for a four-year term; THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an Agreement with The Corporation of the Township of Perth East for the participation of Perth East residents in the City’s Household Hazardous Waste events, for a four-year term; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Agreement. A member noted that the City of Stratford currently has an application with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to increase the hours for accepting Household Hazardous Waste. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the report titled, “2026 Canada-Wide Early Learning System, Directed Growth, and Innovation Fund Update” (COU26- 014), be received for information.

THAT the Proposal for the supply and installation of new dehumidifier units at the Rotary Complex, William Allman Memorial Arena, and Dufferin Lions Arena from Cimco Refrigeration Inc. at a total cost of $807,166.91, including HST, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the contract agreement with Cimco Refrigeration Inc.

THAT City Council hereby designates the 2026 Stratford Live Music and Food event to be held June 19 and 20, 2026, in the Regular Council Minutes 16 February 9, 2026 Veteran's Drive Bandshell and surrounding green space on Veteran's Drive, as having municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor licenses from the AGCO, subject to compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy and required certificates of insurance being provided.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims March 2026 as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month" in the City of Stratford to raise awareness of the amyloidosis diseases, including the hereditary and non-hereditary forms.

THAT the Report of the Social Services Committee dated February 9, 2026, be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 20-2026 to 26-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 20-2026 to 26-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 20-2026 to 26-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2026-017, being correspondence from the Municipality of North Grenville and the Village of Merrickville-Wolford OPP Detachment Board regarding Support for Enhanced School Bus Safety and the Implementation of Stop-Arm Camera Systems, be endorsed.

THAT Council refer to Public Works staff, for inclusion in the year-end Winter Operations Review, an evaluation of a potential application-based, eligibility-driven end-of-driveway windrow- clearing program for vulnerable residents; THAT this review specifically examine the feasibility of providing windrow clearing for eligible seniors and residents with accessibility or medical limitations who meet income-tested criteria; THAT staff assess the option of outsourcing this service to local contractors who use specialized windrow-clearing attachments, along with associated costs, risks, operational considerations, and program design elements; AND THAT staff report back to Council with findings and recommendations prior to the development of next winter’s operational plan. Regular Council Minutes 20 February 9, 2026 A member noted that with respect to providing proof to determine eligibility for assistance with their recycling receptacles, Circular Materials requires the submission of a medical note which could be a consideration for the proposed windrow-clearing program. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

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

THAT By-law 27-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 27-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the February 9, 2026, Regular Council meeting adjourn.