Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated September 8, 2025, and the Special Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated September 15, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated September 22, 2025, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to a public meeting under the Planning Act to hear from members of the public with respect to the following planning application:  Zone Change Application Z02-25, Draft Plan of Subdivision 31T25-001 for 750 McCarthy Road West; and to reconvene following the public meeting.

THAT Michael Witmer of GSP Group and Jane Marie Mitchell be heard.

THAT the modifications to draft approved Plan of Subdivision 31T15-001, submitted by GSP Group Inc. (c/o Michael Witmer) on behalf of Grandville Inc. (c/o Al Allendorf) on the lands municipally known as 576 O'Loane Avenue, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act, subject to the revised conditions of draft plan approval attached to the Planning Report recommended by the Manager of Planning dated September 22, 2025; BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and conforms with the City of Stratford Official Plan; 2. The request constitutes sound land use planning and is appropriate for the development of the lands; 3. Public comments have been received, reviewed comprehensively and appropriately addressed. THAT the Zone Change Application Z06-24 to rezone the undeveloped balance of the subdivision from the Residential First Density (R1(5)-31) Zone, Residential Second Density (R2(2)-30) Zone and Residential Fourth Density (R4-15) Zone to a new Residential Fourth Density (R4(1)-XX) Zone to allow street townhouse dwellings subject to the following site-specific exceptions:  Minimum side yard width of 2 metres compare to the required minimum side yard width of 2.5 metres under the parent R4 Zone.  Maximum lot coverage of 52% compared to a maximum lot coverage of 40% under the parent R4 Zone. Regular Council Minutes 7 September 22, 2025  Maximum lot coverage of 54% for the main building and accessory build

THAT Council approves Part Lot Control Applications PLC05-25, PLC07-25, and PLC09-25 to exempt Blocks 82, 87 and 94 respectively, 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 Council approve Part Lot Control Applications PLC10-25, PLC11-25, PLC-12-25 and PLC13-25 to exempt Blocks 95,96,97 Regular Council Minutes 9 September 22, 2025 and 98 respectively, 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 would be under separate ownership. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the following:  it being questioned what authority the City has to ask developers for increased density;  the Director of Building and Planning Services noting that the Part Lot Control process is meant to formalize the lot lines for the properties and that Council has previously approved the draft plan of subdivision for the development;  it being noted that the Official Plan is where Council can set density levels to guide developers;  the availability of data being an extra value which the City can offer;  a housing needs assessment being important as it can provide accurate data for developers to know the needs of the community; and  there being funding for AI related projects opening soon which can be used for such project. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z03-24, submitted by investStratford on behalf of the City of Stratford for the lands located at 105 Wright Boulevard, to rezone such lands from the Prime Industrial (I1) Zone to a site-specific General Industrial (I2-#) Zone BE APPROVED; 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; 3) The request would facilitate economic development and employment opportunities; and 4) All comments have been received, reviewed, comprehensively considered, and appropriately addressed through the planning process. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the motion as follows:  Council having the opportunity to guarantee the protection of the natural heritage feature;  the Director of Building and Planning Services confirming that a Section 28 permit is required for the development of the site and the UTRCA being involved in the site plan approval process;  the site plan for the property needing to align with the Section 28 permit requirements;  there being concerns with how the goal post is constantly being moved by the Province with respect to planning legislation;  it being important to protect the natural heritage feature at this stage; Regular Council Minutes 12 September 22, 2025  the possibility of deferring the application;  a site pla

THAT Schedule 1 of the Traffic and Parking By-law 159-2008 be amended as follows: Street Side Between Period Avon East From Avondale 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Street Avenue to and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 Huntingdon Avenue p.m., Monday to Friday

THAT the contract for the development of the IT Strategic Plan be awarded to CDW Canada Corp at a total cost of $80,639.63, including HST.

THAT the proposal (RFP-2025-26) for the Forman Tower Ladder and Safety Cable System Project be awarded to Landmark Municipal Services ULC, at a total proposal price of $123,876, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract RFP-2025-26.

THAT the report titled, “Curbside Waste Collection Contract 2026-2033” (COU25-117), be received for information; THAT the proposal (RFP-2025-08) for Manual Collection Waste Collections Contract Services be awarded to Canadian Waste Management Incorporated for a seven (7) year contract for a total of $8,808,618, not including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for contract RFP-2025-08.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims the month of October as PROBUS Month in the City of Stratford to raise awareness of the PROBUS CLUB as a social network of clubs that exist to help retirees stay engaged and connected within their communities.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims September 28, 2025, as "British Home Child Day" in the City of Stratford.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims November 17, 2025 as "Youth Homelessness Awareness Day" in the City of Stratford to raise awareness, reduce stigma and advance dialogue on solutions to ensure that all young people have safe and stable housing; AND THAT a letter of support be circulated to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Secretary of State for Children and Youth and all Ontario Municipalities that November 17 be Federally proclaimed National Youth Homelessness Awareness Day. Members of Council held a discussion regarding the following:  it being questioned how to provide support to Shelterlink;  the Mayor noting that donations can be provided to Shelterlink to support their programs; and  the letter of support to include an outline of the services provided by Shelterlink. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT By-laws 113-2025 to 122-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 113-2025 to 122-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 113-2025 to 122-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 123-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 123-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 124-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 124-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 125-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 125-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 126-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 126-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the September 22, 2025, Regular Council meeting adjourn.