Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated November 24, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated December 8, 2025, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Poets Laureate David Stones and Quinn Mayer be heard.

THAT the comments from Mark and Jackie Calma be received.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to a public meeting under the Planning Act to hear from members of the public with respect to the following planning application:  Official Plan Amendment Application OPA2-25 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-25, for 16 Kastner Street; and to reconvene following the public meeting. Regular Council Minutes 5 December 8, 2025

THAT Council APPROVE Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC22-25) to exempt Lot 4 on Registered Plan 44M- 91 from Part Lot Control for one year from the date of the passing of the By-law to permit the creation of separate conveyable lots for each of the semi-detached dwelling units such that each unit would be under separate ownership.

THAT the Report titled, "Request for Municipal Support Resolution - Cordelia BESS Inc., 465 Wright Boulevard" (COU25- 165), be received; THAT Council supports the request by Cordelia BESS Inc. for the issuance of a Municipal Support Resolution in relation to a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 465 Wright Boulevard; THAT Staff be directed to issue the required Municipal Support Resolution, as presented to Council, and in the form prescribed by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), subject to the conditions and review framework outlined in this report; THAT Staff be directed to prepare and bring forward for Council’s consideration a draft amendment to the City’s Fees and Charges By-law 125-2025 to add a fee of $3,717.00 for processing requests for Municipal Support Resolutions related to energy projects, as outlined in this report; AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare and bring forward for Council’s consideration a draft amendment to the City’s Site Plan Control By-law to include a definition for Private Energy Storage Systems and confirm that such facilities are subject to Site Plan Control.

THAT the correspondence from Mike Sullivan be received.

THAT April Smith be appointed as the citizen representative to the Stratford Police Service Board for the remainder of a four-year term to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council. Members of Council held a discussion regarding the motion as follows:  applicants being thanked for putting their names forward;  the Stratford Police Services Board being small and currently having all male members;  it being important to have a female perspective and a diverse representation on the board;  Ms. Smith having a background in education and there already being a board member with the same background; and  Ms. Wilde being the preferred applicant due to their background in social services and for having a good understanding of policing both from the police and the community side. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Lisa Wilde be appointed as the citizen representative to the Stratford Police Service Board for the remainder of a four-year term to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council. Regular Council Minutes 10 December 8, 2025 It was noted that given the rise in domestic violence, it is imperative to have someone on the Board who has a background in social services; and The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Councillor Burbach be appointed as the Council representative to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad-Hoc Committee for a term ending April 30, 2026.

THAT Jennifer Birmingham be appointed as the Large Accommodation Sector representative to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad-Hoc Committee for a term ending April 30, 2026.

THAT John Hatton be appointed as the Small Accommodation Sector representative to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad- Hoc Committee for a term ending April 30, 2026.

THAT Cameron Ohlman be appointed as the Tourism/Business Sector representative to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad- Hoc Committee for a term ending April 30, 2026.

THAT Nathan Schleicher be appointed as the citizen representative to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Ad-Hoc Committee for a term ending April 30, 2026.

THAT direction be given to the MAT Ad Hoc Committee to undertake structured consultation with the broader tourism sector affected by the Municipal Accommodation Tax, including but not limited to accommodators, food and beverage operators, arts and culture organizations, attractions, and retail businesses; AND THAT direction be given to the MAT Ad Hoc Committee to include in the final report to Council a summary of the stakeholder engagement undertaken, the key themes heard, and how those views were considered in formulating its recommendations.

THAT Council receive the report titled “Shakespeare Gardens Island Pedestrian Footbridge Removal Update” (COU25-166) for information.

Regular Council Minutes 12 December 8, 2025 THAT the report titled, “Child Care Space Expansion at Anne Hathaway Day Care Centre” (COU25-160), be received for information; THAT Council authorize staff to proceed to increase the operating capacity of Anne Hathaway Day Care Centre by 8 preschool spaces (4 licensed spaces) at a maximum cost of $44,000 as outlined in the City’s Procurement Policy; AND THAT the Director of Social Services be authorized to provide the required commitment to the Ministry of $44,000 of 100% federal ELCC Infrastructure Funding for a retrofit of Anne Hathaway Day Care Centre.

THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law 159-2008, Schedule 2 - No Parking be amended by adding: Street Side Between Period Falstaff South From Downie Street to Nile Anytime Street Street And deleting: Street Side Between Period Falstaff South From Downie Street to a point Anytime Street 13 m east of the east curbline of Downie Street Falstaff South From a point 56 metres east Anytime Street of the east curbline of Downie Street to Nile Street Regular Council Minutes 13 December 8, 2025 AND THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law 159-2008, Schedule 5 – Parking for restricted periods be amended by adding: Street Side Between Times or Maximum Days Period Parking Permitted Prohibited Downie East From a point 8:00 a.m. to 1-hour Street 17.5 metres 6:00 p.m., north of the except Milton Street Sunday north curb to a point 62.0 m north therefrom And deleting: Street Side Between Times or Maximum Days Period Parking Permitted Prohibited Downie East 74’ (22.56 m) 8:00 a.m. to 1-hour Street north of north 6:00 p.m., curb of Milton except for a distance Sunday of 196 feet (59.74 m)

THAT the report titled, “Proposed Amendment to Building By-law 112-2005” (COU25-157), be received; Regular Council Minutes 14 December 8, 2025 AND THAT Council approve the amendment to By-law 112-2005, as amended, regarding the proposed changes as set out in the report, effective January 1, 2026.

THAT a by-law to authorize an interim tax levy for 2026 and establish the interim tax due dates for the fiscal year 2026 be adopted.

THAT a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of funds from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal period ending December 31, 2026, be adopted.

THAT the Report of the Community Services Committee dated December 8, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Social Services Committee dated December 8, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 159-2025 to 166-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 159-2025 to 166-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 159-2025 to 166-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the provision of 120 L recycling carts be

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];  Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee [7:10 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting] and to reconvene into Council.

THAT Item 5.1 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee report dated December 8, 2025, be adopted.

THAT By-laws 167-2025 and 168-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 167-2025 and 168-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 167-2025 and 168-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the December 8, 2025, Regular Council meeting adjourn.