Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated October 10, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims November 13-20, 2023 as "Trans Pride Week" in the City of Stratford; AND THAT Stratford City Council hereby authorizes the flying of the Trans Pride Flag at City Hall from November 13-20, 2023.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims November 2023 as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Stratford.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 4 October 23, 2023 THAT staff be directed to submit an application to obtain funding through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund renovation stream; THAT subject to the application being approved, The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to receive funding through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund Renewal and Repair program; THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the agreement and related documents on behalf of the municipal corporation, as required with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to bring a by-law forward to authorize the entering into and execution of the agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to receive funding through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund Renewal and Repair program.

THAT Tender (T-2023-53) for the Supply and Delivery of Bulk Fuels and Service Centre Cardlock services be awarded to McDougall Energy Inc. for a four-year term, effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.

THAT the report titled, “Saturday On-Demand and Hybrid Transit Services” (COU23-123), be received for information. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 5 October 23, 2023 Staff were commended for the recognized rise in ridership that is happening on Saturdays and Sundays. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT the amendments to the City of Stratford Emergency Response Plan proposed by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator and as recommended by the City of Stratford Emergency Control Group, be approved; AND THAT a by-law to approve the revisions to the Emergency Response Plan be adopted.

THAT the entering into of a Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA of Three Rivers be authorized; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated October 23, 2023 be adopted as printed. With respect to Item 9.1.2., it was questioned whether Council would be notified if a request was denied. The Deputy Clerk advised that the requestor would have the option for the request to be considered by Council should it be denied by staff. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT By-laws 127-2023 to 130-2023 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 127-2023 to 130-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 127-2023 to 130-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

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

THAT Item 5.1 of the Community Services Committee meeting dated October 23, 2023 be adopted as follows: A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 10 October 23, 2023 5.1 - Magnus Cards THAT the purchase and installation of the Magnus Card application be approved; AND THAT Staff be directed to commence the project and implement for operations commencing in 2024.

THAT By-law 131-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 131-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the October 23, 2023 Regular Council meeting adjourn.