Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated March 23, 2026 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated April 13, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the Memorandum of Settlement with The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Parallel Transit Regular Council Minutes 4 April 13, 2026 Division Local 636, effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029, be ratified; AND THAT the Mayor, Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer, and Manager of Human Resources, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Settlement and the Collective Agreement, where applicable.

THAT Council receive the presentation from the University of Waterloo School of Planning (PLAN 452/652) student team regarding recommended Official Plan monitoring and evaluation approaches for the City of Stratford, for information.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, to purchase critical supplies and equipment, to improve local emergency response and to improve and enhance the level of emergency management preparedness being provided; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement provided through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant on behalf of the Corporation.

THAT the City of Stratford declare Part 4 on Plan 44R-6473 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Erie Street.

THAT the Tender for the supply and delivery of one new Landfill Compactor from SMS Equipment of Etobicoke, Ontario at a total cost of $1,720,374.15, including HST, be approved.

THAT the Tender (T-2025-54) for the Downtown Intersection Improvements project be awarded to Steve Smith Construction Corporation at a total cost of $390,737.50, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the contract agreement for T-2025-54.

Regular Council Minutes 7 April 13, 2026 THAT the portion of the tender (T-2026-03) for the supply and delivery of three (3) Mid-size SUVs be awarded to Listowel CDJR LTD. at a total tender price of $178,890.30, including HST; THAT the portion of tender (T-2026-03) for the supply and delivery of two (2) Hybrid Full Size Pickup Trucks be awarded to East Court Ford Lincoln at a total tender price of $135,956.92, including HST; AND THAT the portion of the tender (T-2026-03) for the supply and delivery of two (2) Full Size One (1) Ton Work Vans be awarded to Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. at a total tender price of $159,183.10, including HST.

THAT Council endorse the nomination of Councillor McCabe to the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Executive Committee.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims May 9, 2026, as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Stratford; AND THAT World Migratory Bird Day be proclaimed on an annual basis on the second Saturday of May.

Regular Council Minutes 8 April 13, 2026 THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims April 24, 2026, as "Human Values Day" in the City of Stratford in support of the fundamental Human Values of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non-Violence in daily life.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims May 2026, as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month" to keep our community aware, informed and vigilant about the potential risks of over-exposure to the UV radiation of the sun. A member noted that the Stratford Family Health Team offers a fully covered, screening program which includes mole mapping and skin cancer screenings. This step is important for prevention with melanoma being the highest rising cancer, especially among women. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General for a term of (1) year to December 31, 2026. AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective designates, be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the municipal corporation.

THAT Item 8.1 - Notice of Motion from Councillor Burbach be

THAT the Report of the Social Services Committee dated April 13, 2026 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 46-2026 to 52-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 46-2026 to 52-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 46-2026 to 52-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2026-037, being a resolution from The Town of Whitby regarding a Request for a Comprehensive Review of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-038, being a resolution from The Township of Oro Medonte regarding the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Request for Provincial Legislation Amendments to address Health and Safety Concerns, be endorsed.

THAT By-law 53-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 53-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the April 13, 2026 Regular Council meeting adjourn.