Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated June 8, 2026 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated June 22, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-26 submitted by GSP Group Inc. (c/o Rachel Bossie) on behalf of NW Stratford Developments (2016) Inc. on lands known municipally as 434 to 525 Orr Street, 600 to 680 Orr Street, 294 to 378 Bradshaw Drive, 295 to 331 Bradshaw Drive and 750 McCarthy Road West, BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and conforms with the City of Stratford Official Plan; 2. The request constitutes sound land use planning and is appropriate for the development of the lands; 3. Public comments have been received, reviewed comprehensively and appropriately addressed. THAT the implementing by-law to remove the H16 holding provision for lands 294 to 378 Bradshaw Drive, 295 to 331 Bradshaw Drive, 434 to 525 Orr Street and 600 to 680 Orr Street be forwarded to City Council for approval; Regular Council Minutes 5 June 22, 2026 AND THAT the implementing by-law to apply a new zoning provision limiting the maximum number of dwelling units to 866 units for lands known municipally as 434 to 525 Orr Street, 600 to 680 Orr Street, and 750 McCarthy Road West be forwarded to City Council for approval.

THAT Council receive the report titled, “Service Delivery Review of Wastewater Treatment Services” (COU26-088) for information; Regular Council Minutes 7 June 22, 2026 THAT Council direct staff to further explore the option of bringing Water Pollution Control Plant services in-house, beginning with providing the Ontario Clean Water Agency the opportunity to submit draft contract renewal terms by July 10, 2026; AND THAT staff report back to Council on those terms, together with a recommendation regarding the future delivery of WPCP services.

THAT the report titled, “Sports Tourism Coordination” (COU26- 092), be received for information. A member noted they are glad the City is going ahead with the Sports Tourism Strategy and would like Community Services to continue working closely with Destination Stratford on this initiative due to their expertise. The Director advised the City meets frequently with Destination Stratford on the Cultural Plan and that the City will continue to collaborate with the organization. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the motion be amended, to further amend the proposed Council Policy C.1.16 to add the following provision:  Council shall approve a list of municipal assets that are eligible for commercial naming rights. Members of Council held a discussion regarding the amendment. Highlights of the discussion included:  there being concerns with requiring staff to bring the list to Council as it would be an administrative matter; Regular Council Minutes 10 June 22, 2026  clarification regarding the proposed additional wording was provided;  Councillor Burbach noting that the intent is to review the list and identify assets which may not be suitable for the program;  an overview of the sponsorship process;  a member clarified whether the wording be that Council receive a list of assets instead of approving the list; and  the amendment to allow Council to approve what assets are to be eligible for naming rights including what are to be included or excluded. The Mayor called the question on the amendment.

THAT Policy C.1.6 – Lions Pool Policy be rescinded and replaced with an administrative policy; AND THAT Policy C.1.7 Day Camp Policy be rescinded and replaced with an administrative policy. Members of Council and the Manager of Recreation and Marketing discussed the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  a member seeking clarification for the public as to why an administrative policy is more appropriate; Regular Council Minutes 11 June 22, 2026  the Manager noting that the current policy is operational in nature and the change will allow staff to meet changing industry standards more quickly; and  in response to a question from a member, the Manager noted that the Standard Operating Procedures referenced in the policy have been developed and will be implemented once the policy is approved. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the City of Stratford declare Block 75 44M87 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Dempsey Drive.

THAT the report titled, “Treasurer’s Statement for Development Charges and Parkland Reserve Funds – 2025” (COU26-098), be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to file the Treasurer’s Statement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and post a copy to the City’s website.

Regular Council Minutes 12 June 22, 2026 THAT the report titled, “Early Years Professional Learning Day 2026” (COU26-090), be received for information.

THAT Council approve the Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC04-26) to exempt Blocks 24, 25, and 26 on Plan 44M-100, as shown on Plan 44R – 6299, from Part Lot Control for an additional three (3) years, through the passing of a by-law to amend Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws 88-2025, 89-2025, and 90-2025, in order to create 55 separate parcels of land, each containing a townhouse dwelling unit, so that each unit may be held under separate ownership, and to allow rear yard easements for internal units for maintenance purposes.

THAT the proposal (RFP-2026-10) for the Development Charges Background Study be awarded to DFA Infrastructure International Inc. for an amount of $31,188.00, including HST.

THAT the Tender (RFT-2026-07) for Well Inspection and Initial Testing Program services and Well Rehabilitation and Equipment Regular Council Minutes 13 June 22, 2026 Replacement be awarded to Lotowater Technical Services Inc. for the tendered amount of $154,584.00, including HST; THAT Staff be authorized to assign, as required, well rehabilitation work in an amount up to $169,726.00, including HST, and work in an amount up to $111,079.00, including HST, through Lotowater Technical Services Inc.; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.

THAT the Tender (T-2026-06) for the Daly Avenue and Birmingham Street Reconstruction Project be awarded to Oxford Civil Group Inc., at the total tender price of $3,152,121.52, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary construction Contract Agreement.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims June 2026 as Seniors Month in the City of Stratford to acknowledge and honour the amazing seniors who inspire us in our lives and in our community.

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated June 8, 2026 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 86-2025 to 95-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 86-2026 to 95-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 86-2026 to 95-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2026-074, being a resolution from The Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding Affirming Outdoor Education as an Essential Part of Public Education in Ontario, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-073, being resolutions from The Corporation of the City of Stratford's Heritage Stratford Advisory Committee, The City of Kitchener and the Municipality of South Huron regarding Architectural Conservancy Ontario's Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-074, being a resolution from The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands regarding Provincial Health Care Spending, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-076, being a resolution from The Town of Halton Hills regarding Modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plants Rules to protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands, Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Local Gardens, be endorsed.

THAT By-law 96-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 96-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the June 22, 2026 Regular Council meeting adjourn.