Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated February 13, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated February 27, 2023, to add Item 7.2 and draft by-law 11.8 and 11.9 regarding the Daly Avenue and Worsley Street Residential Development, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the resignation of Justine Nigro from the Energy and Environment Committee be accepted. It was questioned whether the vacant position would be advertised. The City Clerk advised that a report would be forthcoming to Council with options available to address to vacancy. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Stratford A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 4 February 27, 2023 to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Daly Developments Inc. for the development of the Daly Avenue and Worsley Street Residential Development; AND THAT a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be adopted to facilitate the easements required for the purposes of a retaining wall, sanitary sewers, and storm drainage as they relate to the Daly Worsley subdivision. In response to a question regarding the timing of the new agreement, the Director of Infrastructure and Development Services advised that nothing has changed since the draft plan of conditions was approved a year and a half ago. It was further noted that these conditions will be adhered to and have been accepted by the new developer. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated February 27, 2023 be adopted as printed. It was requested that Item 9.1.4 be taken separately. Mayor Ritsma called the question on items 9.1.1 to 9.1.3.

THAT the Report of the Planning and Heritage Committee dated February 27, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated February 27, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 18-2023 to 20-2023 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 18-2023 to 20-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 18-2023 to 20-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 21-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Planning and Heritage Committee [7:05 p.m. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting];  Social Services Committee [7:10 p.m. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and  Community Services Committee [7:15 p.m. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting] and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT Item 6.2 of the Social Services Committee meeting dated February 27, 2023 be adopted as follows: 6.2 Salvation Army Tax Program – Stratford and North Perth (SOC23-008) THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to enter into two agreements with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada to deliver the income tax program in Stratford and North Perth, respectively; THAT City Council delegates its approval authority to the Director of Social Services or the Chief Administrative Officer to execute annual renewal agreements with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada to deliver the income tax program in Stratford and North A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 12 February 27, 2023 Perth, subject to no contract performance issues or amendments to funding identified by the City; AND THAT Delegation of Authority By-law 135-2017, as amended, be further amended to delegate Council’s authority to enter into income tax program agreements on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Stratford to the Director of Social Services or the Chief Administrative Officer.

THAT Item 4.1 of the Planning and Heritage Committee meeting dated February 27, 2023 be adopted as follows: 4.1 Zone Change Application Z05-22, 332 Lorne Avenue East THAT application Z05-22 to amend the zoning for lands municipally known as 332 Lorne Avenue East from ‘General Industrial Zone (I2)’ to ‘Special General Industrial Zone (I2-38)’ with site specific regulations to permit a clinic, be approved for the following reasons: 1. the request is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; 2. the request is in conformity with the goals, objectives and policies of the Official Plan; 3. the zone change will provide for a development that is appropriate for the lands; 4. the public was consulted during the application circulation and comments that have been received in writing or at the public meeting have been reviewed, considered, and analyzed within the Planning report.

THAT By-laws 22-2023 to 26-2023 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 22-2023 to 26-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 22-2023 to 26-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the February 27, 2023 Regular Council meeting adjourn.