Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated July 10, 2025 and the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated July 14, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT Bruce Whitaker be heard.

THAT Council approves Option 3, permitting the retaining wall and Driveway at 40 Daly Avenue to encroach onto the Daly Avenue road allowance for a total encroachment area of 14.12m²; THAT the annual fee of $130.66 adjusted yearly by the CPI, be added to the property tax bill for 40 Daly Avenue; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law authorizing the encroachment at 40 Daly Avenue.

THAT Council approves Part Lot Control Application PLC01-24 to exempt Blocks 24, 25 and 26 on Plan 44M-100 from Part Lot Control for one year from the date of the passing of each By-law to permit the creation of separate lots for each of the street townhouse dwelling units such that each unit will be under separate ownership and to allow rear yard easements for internal units for maintenance purposes.

THAT Council approves Part Lot Control Application PLC04-25 to exempt Block 77 on Registered Plan 44M-101 from Part Lot Control for one year from the date of the passing of the By-law to permit the creation of separate lots for each of the street townhouse dwelling units such that each unit will be under separate ownership.

THAT the proposed user fees for City-owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations be approved; THAT the Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces in municipal lots be exempted from the overnight parking restriction; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law and the Traffic and Parking and By-law.

THAT the Festival Hydro Inc. financial statements and commentary for the period ending March 31, 2025, be received for information; Regular Council Minutes 6 July 28, 2025 AND THAT the Festival Hydro Services Inc. financial statements and commentary for the period ending March 31, 2025, be received for information.

THAT Catherine Newell Kelly be appointed to the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development 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; AND THAT a by-law confirming the appointment be adopted.

THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Connecting Link Program Intake 10 2025-2026 on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Stratford.

THAT the tender for the O’Loane Avenue Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension (T-2025-15) be awarded to Network Sewer and Regular Council Minutes 7 July 28, 2025 Watermain Limited, at a total tender price of $5,649,999.99, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract T-2025-15; AND THAT staff be authorized to proceed with long-term debt financing options and documentation to be presented at a future Council meeting in 2026 or upon completion of the project.

THAT the request for proposal (RFP-2025-48) for parking enforcement services in the City of Stratford be awarded to Secure Shield Security Inc. for a three-year term ending August 2028, with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms until August 2030; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective designates, be authorized to execute all necessary contract agreements.

THAT the request for proposal (RFP-2025-39) for crossing guard services in the City of Stratford be awarded to Synergy Protection Group Inc. for a three-year term ending June 2028, with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms until June 2030; Regular Council Minutes 8 July 28, 2025 AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective designates, be authorized to execute all necessary contract agreements.

THAT the proposal (RFP-2025-44) for Consulting Services related to Geotechnical Engineering be awarded to MTE Consultants Inc. at a total cost of $122,508.95, including HST; THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for contract RFP-2025-44 for the 2025 term; AND THAT the Director of Infrastructure Services be authorized to approve the one-year extension of the Contract for 2026, subject to successful performance.

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated July 28, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated July 28, 2025 be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 83-2025 to 91-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 83-2025 to 91-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 83-2025 to 91-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 92-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 92-2025 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 to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT Item 6.1 of the Social Services Committee meeting dated July 28, 2025, be adopted as follows: 6.1 Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund Approval (SOC25-009) THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk, or their delegates, on behalf of The Corporation for the City of Stratford to enter into an agreement with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness for the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund and to sign any additional documentation required.

THAT By-laws 93-2025 to 94-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 93-2025 to 94-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 93-2025 to 94-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the July 28, 2025 Regular Council meeting adjourn.