Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated May 12, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated May 27, 2025 be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Diane Sims and Roger Koert on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be heard.

THAT Jane Marie Mitchell be heard.

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z01-25, submitted by Baker Planning Group on behalf of Pol Quality Homes for the lands located at 963 O'Loane Avenue, to change the zoning of the subject lands from Residential Second Density (R2(1)-1) Zone to a Residential Fifth Density R5(2)-5 Zone with site specific regulations BE APPROVED to permit: a. Minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres b. Minimum front yard setback from an arterial road of 4.5 metres c. Minimum southernly side yard setback of 4.0 metres d. Maximum lot coverage of 40% AND THAT such approval be granted for the following reasons: 1. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; 2. The request is in conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Official Plan; Regular Council Minutes 5 May 27, 2025 3. The Zoning By-law Amendment application will facilitate the development of thirty-eight residential units within the City; and 4. Public comments have been received, reviewed, comprehensively considered, and appropriately addressed through the planning process.

THAT Council direct the investStratford Housing Specialist, in consultation with staff, to initiate a 90-day negotiation period with Pol Quality Homes as the Preferred Proponent for the development of affordable and mixed market housing at 161 East Gore Street and 38 Coriano Street; THAT Council direct the City Clerk to issue Notice of Intent to Declare the subject lands at 161 East Gore Street and 38 Coriano Street as surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Stratford, in accordance with Policy P.1.3 - Sale and Other Disposition of Land; THAT, subject to completion of the required notice and surplus declaration process, the method of disposal be by direct sale to Pol Quality Homes, with the final negotiated terms to be brought forward by the Executive Director of investStratford and the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designates, for Council's consideration and approval; AND THAT, subject to completion of the required notice and surplus declaration process, Council direct the investStratford Regular Council Minutes 6 May 27, 2025 Housing specialist, in consultation with staff, to initiate the necessary processes, including preparation of a Reference Plan, to facilitate the proposed development of the lands.

THAT Council approve Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC02-25) to exempt Lots 56-63 (inclusive) on Registered Plan 44M-96 from Part Lot Control for one year from the date of the passing of the By-law in accordance with Reference Plan 44R- 6351 to create 16 separate parcels of land, each of which would contain a semi-detached dwelling unit.

THAT Council approve Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC03-25) to exempt Lot 4, 5 and 6 on Registered Plan 44M-91, to permit the creation of required easements over Lots 4 and 5, in favour of Lot 6.

THAT Tanner Kyle, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP be heard; AND THAT the letter from Marcus Gagliardi, Senior Land Development Manager, Cachet Homes, dated May 26, 2025, be received for information.

THAT City Council classify the lands legally described as Lots 1 through 10, and 28 through 34, as well as Blocks 86, 87, 88, 113 and 116, on Registered Plan 44M-101, and as per Draft Plan Approval Application File No. 31T21-003, as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environment Nose Guideline- Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning); AND THAT City Council direct the City Clerk, or their designate, to forward a copy of the City Council resolution to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.

THAT John Wilkinson, representing the member of the public, be appointed to the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Regular Council Minutes 8 May 27, 2025 Corporation Board of Directors for a three-year term to June 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two year term, or until a successor is appointed by Council.

THAT the quote for the supply and delivery of a new Mack Tandem Dump Truck be awarded to Vision Truck Group of Cambridge Ontario at a total cost of $265,997.48, including HST.

THAT the Tender for the supply and installation of the coating for the metal roofing system for the Dufferin Lions Arena, be awarded to Riverside Roofing Inc. at a total cost of $268,829.26, including HST; THAT Facilities Capital Reserve Fund R-R11-FACI be used to provide the funding required; AND THAT if additional work is required, subject to approval by the Director of Community Services, an additional contingency be authorized to fund any potential issues that are not within the approved scope of work from Facilities Capital Reserve Fund R- R11-FACI and in accordance with Policy F.1.15 Capital Budget Authorization for Expenditures.

THAT the Tender (T-2025-09) for the Erie Street Multi-Use Trail Reconstruction Contract be awarded to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. at a total tender price of $587,162.26, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement. The inclusion and location of a sidewalk and improving infrastructure to address safety were discussed. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT City Council hereby designates the 28th Dragon Boat Festival to be held September 13, 2025, at Lower Queen's Park between Front Street and Queen Street and Tom Patterson Island as having municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor licences from the AGCO, subject to the necessary permits being obtained, compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy, compliance with the conditions outlined by the Fire Department and adhered to at all times during the event, and the required certificates of insurance being provided prior to the event.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims July 17-20, 2025 as Stratford Summer Music Week in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the event and in recognition of the vision to nurture, celebrate and grow music in Stratford and beyond and to be recognized as stewards of musical excellence.

Regular Council Minutes 11 May 27, 2025 THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated May 27, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated May 27, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 59-2025 to 66-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 59-2025 to 66-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 59-2025 to 66-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2025-069, being a resolution from the Town of Shelbourne regarding Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5, be endorsed. Regular Council Minutes 14 May 27, 2025 A member requested that staff look into Indigenous Partners to see what information they have put forward and are calling for. The City Clerk confirmed staff would review. Members discussed the proposed Bill 5. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report in conjunction with the City Solicitor on the possibility of mounting a charter challenge to the Strong Mayor Powers.

THAT the request to replace the bridge to Tom Patterson Island with an accessible bridge that satisfies the City’s Facilities Accessibility Design Manual, Section 4.5.2 Outdoor Recreational Facilities, be

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committee 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 By-law 67-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 67-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the May 27, 2025 Regular Council meeting adjourn.