Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated January 8, 2024 be adopted as printed.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 3 January 8, 2024 THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated January 22, 2024, to add Item 7.2, "Correspondence - Call for Nominations to the Good Roads 2024/25 Board of Directors," be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to a public meeting under the Planning Act to hear the following applications:  Zone Change Application Z05-23 for 245 Downie Street, Stratford;  Zone Change Application Z06-23 for 607 and 609 Downie Street, Stratford; and A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 4 January 8, 2024 to reconvene at the conclusion of the public meeting.

THAT application Z04-23 to amend the zoning of 24 St. Andrew Street and 1 and 5 Huron Street from an Institutional Community I1 Zone to an Institutional Community I1 Special (I1-2) zone with site specific regulations BE APPROVED WITH REVISIONS to allow:  the uses of “theatre” and “performing arts studio” in addition to the currently permitted uses.  the uses of “theatre” and “performing arts studio” be restricted to the existing building at 24 St. Andrew Street, and be subject to the following regulations: i. a maximum seating capacity of 80 persons; and ii. a minimum number of 0 total required parking spaces. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 7 January 8, 2024  the existing landscaped open space and minimum side yard widths to be recognized as complying with the Zoning By- law. THAT approval be granted 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 facilitate the repurposing of a vacant heritage building into a theatre that is appropriate for the subject lands; 4. Inclusion and comprehensive analysis of public feedback received during the application circulation and at the public meeting has been appropriately addressed within the Planning Report. AND THAT the request to list a theatre classroom, a studio, a theatre retail store, a theatre restaurant and s

THAT Stratford City Council endorses Councillor Burbach in standing for election to the Board of Directors of the Good Roads Association for the 2024-2025 term. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 8 January 8, 2024 It was questioned whether there was a limit to the number of persons that could be nominated. The Clerk advised there is no limit and that both members of staff and Council can submit a nomination which will be considered by the Association. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT Stratford City Council endorses Mayor Ritsma in standing for election to the Board of Directors of the Good Roads Association for the 2024-2025 term.

THAT By-law 6-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 6-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

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

THAT Item 5.1 of the Social Services Committee meeting dated January 22, 2024 be adopted as follows: THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to execute a funding agreement with Shelterlink Youth Services for the delivery of emergency shelter programming for youth in the service area; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to execute a funding agreement with Shelterlink Youth Services for the delivery of after- hours telephone support.

THAT By-laws 7-2024 to 9-2024 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 7-2024 to 9-2024 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 7-2024 to 9-2024 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the January 22, 2024 Regular Council meeting adjourn.