Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated June 26, 2023 and the Special Meeting dated June 29, 2023 of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford be adopted as printed.

THAT the delegation by Jeremy Gough and Anne Haines, on behalf of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, be heard.

THAT the delegation by Zac Gribble and Leena Sharma Seth be heard.

THAT the Welcoming Community Statement be

THAT the delegation by Jamie Pritchard and Anne Campion, on behalf of the Downtown Stratford BIA, be heard.

THAT the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Policy developed by the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area, be received for information.

THAT the presentation by Jane Marie Mitchell regarding a request for referendum on the future of the Avon Crest building, be heard.

THAT the petition from Jane Marie Mitchell regarding a request for referendum on the future of the Avon Crest building, be received.

THAT City Council does not express concern with the issuance of a special occasion permit for the annual Brian Sippel Memorial Co-ed baseball tournament to be held September 1-3, 2023 at the Packham Road Sports Complex, subject to the necessary permits being obtained, compliance with the City's Municipal A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 9 July 10, 2023 Alcohol Risk Policy and the required certificates of insurance being provided.

THAT City Council hereby designates the 26th Dragon Boat Festival to be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Lower Queen's Park 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 and the required certificates of insurance being provided.

THAT the Closed Meeting Investigation Report dated June 28, 2023, be received for information.

THAT the Tender (T-2023-24) for the construction of the Kelly Drain 2023, be awarded to A. G. Hayter Contracting Ltd., at a total tender price of $155,515.12, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign necessary contract agreements for Tender T-2023-24.

THAT the following resolution be endorsed: Whereas, all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; Whereas, municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; Whereas, several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; Whereas, these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; Whereas, municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour; Whereas, municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct; Now, therefore be it resolved that the City of Stratford supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments; Also be it resolved that the legislation encompass the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s recommendations for: 1. Updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment 2. Creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financial circumstances of municipalities across Ontario A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 11 July 10, 2023 3. I

THAT the Report of the Social Services Committee dated July 10, 2023 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Community Services Committee dated July 10, 2023 be adopted as printed. A member requested that Item 9.2.3 be taken separately. Mayor Ritsma called the question on Items 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.4, and 9.2.5.

THAT By-laws 84-2023 to 86-2023 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 84-2023 to 86-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 84-2023 to 86-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the development of a resolution regarding the termination of the Go Train Pilot Project in Stratford, be

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Finance and Labour Relations Committee [7:05 p.m. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting];  Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee [7:10 p.m. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting];  Planning and Heritage Committee [7:15 p.m. or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 18 July 10, 2023 THAT Item 7.1 of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting dated July 10, 2023 be adopted as follows: 7.1 - Encroachment Application for 30 Queensland Road (ITS23-019) THAT the encroachment application for 30 Queensland Road to permit the installation of a hard concrete surface to encroach onto the Queensland Road allowance for a total encroachment area of 154.45 sq. ft, be approved; THAT the annual fee of $50.00 adjusted yearly by the CPI, be added to the property tax bill for 30 Queensland Road; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law authorizing the encroachment at 30 Queensland Road for consideration at a future Regular Council meeting.

THAT By-laws 87-2023 and 88-2023 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 87-2023 and 88-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 87-2023 and 88-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the July 10, 2023 Regular Council meeting adjourn.