Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT the expression of interest [EOI] from Vanmeurs Farms Ltd., be accepted for the lease of approximately 160 acres of land at the Stratford Municipal Airport for a five-year term; THAT a five (5) year lease agreement with Vanmeurs Farms Ltd. for the lease of 160 acres of land described as Part of Lots 39, 40, 41, Concession 5 and Parts of Lots 38, 39, 40 and 41 Concession 6, from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028, be authorized; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Lease Agreement.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the 2023 Stratford Water Pollution Control Plant Annual Report (ITS24-007) be received for information to ensure transparency between the owner and operating authority.

Committee Recommendation: THAT approval be granted to the event organizers of Stratford Live Music and Food for an exemption to Noise Control By-law 113-79 for the event A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 5 May 13, 2024 occurring from June 21 to June 23, 2024, to permit the operation of loudspeakers and amplification of sound in a Residential Zone on:  Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 until 11:00 p.m., and on  Sunday, June 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. AND THAT an exemption be granted from the unreasonable noise provision [Schedule 1, clause 8] for the duration of the 2024 Stratford Live Music and Food event, including setup on Thursday, June 20 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, June 21 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and take down on Sunday, June 23 until 8:00 p.m. A member asked how comments and concerns from members of the public are being mitigated or addressed. The Director of Community Services advised staff have spoken with the organizers of the event about lowering sound and mitigating noise during certain times of the day. A member noted complaints have not been received from downtown businesses about parking and that they seem ok with having the event downtown. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Decision: THAT the correspondence from Robert Lemon regarding the Request for an Exemption to Noise Control By-law for the Stratford Live Music and Food event be received.

Committee Decision: THAT the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting adjourn.