Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated December 16, 2024 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated January 13, 2025, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the report titled, ‘Considerations for Proceeding with a Request for Expression of Interest for the Erie Street Parking Lot” (COU25-001), be received for information. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the following:  there being continued efforts in looking for ideas for the development of the Erie Street Parking Lot;  expediting the process of the development of the property;  there being an environmental assessment completed for the property in 2005 for commercial and industrial purposes;  the resurfacing of the lot involving the replacement of areas that are most critical to minimize risks; Regular Council Minutes 4 January 13, 2025  the development of the site allowing for more parking spaces enabling more people to live downtown closer to amenities;  there being potential competing priorities if the property is developed in conjunction with the Cooper Site;  a comprehensive parking study being needed to assess the current parking needs for the downtown including the Erie Street site; and  the resolution of the easements in the site being a critical piece in moving forward with any development. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the tender (T-2024-39) for the Erie Street Parking Lot Resurfacing project be awarded to Steve Smith Construction Corporation at a total price of $494,747.90, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for the Erie Street Parking Lot Resurfacing project (T- 2024-39). Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the following:  the resolution of the easements potentially being expedited by getting consultants;  the project coming under budget and the reallocation of funds for resolving the easements;  public consultation being started while the easements are being addressed to better direct the development of the site; and  there being a need to reallocate resources as the public consultation process was not included in the work plan. The Mayor called the question on the motion. Regular Council Minutes 5 January 13, 2025

THAT the Tender (T-2024-36) for the Supply and Delivery of Meraki Solutions, including 3-year licensing, be awarded to C.E. Technology Solutions Ltd. for a total cost of $204,479.00, including HST.

THAT the following fees in Schedule “F” of the City’s Fees and Charges By-law 99-2024, be amended:  Toddler Weekly - $110.00  Toddler Daily - $22.00  Pre-school Daily - $22.00  Before or After – ages 6 and up - $13.25 AND THAT the fees be effective January 1, 2025.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an agreement with Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance to provide the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Outreach Program; Regular Council Minutes 6 January 13, 2025 AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City with Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance.

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 the Solicitor General, Office of the Fire Marshal to support the municipal fire service in acquiring critical equipment and other needs to improve and enhance the level of fire protection service 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 Fire Protection Grant on behalf of the Corporation.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated January 13, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated January 13, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 1-2025 to 5-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 1-2025 to 5-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 1-2025 to 5-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 6-2025 read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 6-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 7-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 7-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the January 13, 2025, Regular Council meeting adjourn.